Debugging your Flutter app directly on your mobile device can be a convenient and efficient way to test and troubleshoot your code. In this post, we will explore how to connect your mobile device wirelessly to your development environment for seamless app debugging.

 

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode on Your Mobile Device

On your mobile device, go to the "Settings" app.

Scroll down and tap on "About phone" or "About device."

Look for the "Build number" and tap on it seven times to enable Developer Mode.

You should see a message indicating that Developer Mode has been enabled.


Step 2: Enable USB Debugging

Go back to the main settings screen and find the "Developer options" menu (usually located under the "System" or "System & Updates" section).

In the "Developer options" menu, locate and enable the "USB debugging" option.

Connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable.


Step 3: Install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) 

ADB is a command-line tool that allows communication between your computer and your Android device. If you haven't installed it already, download and install the Android SDK Platform Tools from the official Android developer website.


Step 4: Connect Wirelessly

Once ADB is installed, open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.

Type the following command to initiate a connection between your computer and your mobile device:


Disconnect the USB cable from your mobile device.


Step 5: Find the IP Address of Your Mobile Device 

On your mobile device, go to the "Settings" app.

Navigate to the "Wi-Fi" settings and find the network you are currently connected to.

Tap on the network name to view more details.

Look for the "IP address" field and note down the IP address.


Step 6: Connect Wirelessly via ADB 

In the terminal or command prompt on your computer, enter the following command, replacing 

[device-ip] with the IP address of your mobile device:


ADB will attempt to connect wirelessly to your mobile device. If successful, you should see a message indicating a successful connection.


Connecting your mobile device wirelessly for app debugging in Flutter can greatly enhance your development workflow. By following these steps to enable Developer Mode, USB debugging, and establishing a wireless connection with ADB, you can enjoy the flexibility of testing and debugging your Flutter app directly on your mobile device without the need for a USB cable.

 

Remember to disable USB debugging and revert any changes made to Developer Mode settings once you have completed your debugging session to ensure the security of your device.

 

Happy debugging!