Almost everybody knows how to run adb on remote devices but do you know that you can mostly use the same technique for running adb on your own device?
Caution
If you have no idea about what adb is for Android devices, then this gist is not made for you. You must have an advanced knowledge level about Android devices to continue.
Important
You must have Android 11 or later before continue. Previous versions don't have built-in wireless debugging support.
During my tests, I've found two methods for running adb locally:
- Using Termux
- Using aShell You
To install these applications, you will need to install Droid-ify first.
Note
Google have decided to force all developpers to register to a central authority. This will endanger projects and services like F-droid and so by extention IzzyOnDroid repo and the Droid-ify project.
You can read more about it here: https://f-droid.org/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html
Important
I'm assuming that you've already enabled Developper Options on your Android device.
Go to Settings -> Security / Confidentiality -> Automatic Blocking
Enabled
Disabled
Example when USB and Wireless debugging are enabled
Tip
If the USB and Wireless debugging options are disabled then make sure that you've disabled the Automatic Blocking feature in the security settings of your device.
Example when Automatic Blocking is enabled
Install Termux from Droidify or F-Droid and do the following:
Note
If you don't have adb already installed, run the following command before continuing:
apt update && apt install -y android-debug-tools
1. Close all applications and keep only Termux and Wireless USB debugging settings
2. Tap and Hold the Termux application and slide it down to initialize multiscreen feature then select the Settings application
3. Get ADB pairing code
4. Run the following commands in Termux (don't forget to change pairing port and code accordingly)
Optional steps:
5. Connect with aShell You (optional)
6. Run ADB command with aShell You (optional)
7. Resize Termux application (optional)
8. Slide up to put Termux in full screen (optional)
Install aShell You from Droidify and do the following:
1. Select ADB via Wireless Debugging option
2. Connect a new device
3. Connect this device
Important
You should have received a new notification from the aShell You application for entering the adb pairing code.
4. Get ADB pairing code
Important
In the notification sent from the aShell You application, tap SUBMIT and paste the adb pairing code.
5. Check if the device has been paired
6. Go back to aShell You application and repeat step 1 then select your device
7. Run ADB command to see if it works
8. Start Termux and run adb devices (optional)
Tip
If you have several connected devices, run adb devices -l instead and use adb -t <device-id> to run commands on defined device ID.
You want more? Want to know what you can do once you have adb working locally on your Android device?
Simply go to the next part of this gist 😜
- https://droidify.eu.org/
- https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/
- https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/in.hridayan.ashell
- https://github.com/DP-Hridayan/aShellYou
- https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/moe.shizuku.privileged.api
- https://github.com/DP-Hridayan/aShellYou/wiki/Wireless-Debugging-Setup
- https://shizuku.rikka.app/guide/setup
I'd like to thank the following persons:
- K3RN3L P4N1K for his help with Termux:Widget (more about that in next part 😉 )
- Skyper from the THC group for his help and support in general
Thank you guys!
- Jiab77