LADB — Local ADB Shell

How does it work?

LADB bundles an ADB server within the app libraries. Normally, this server cannot connect to the local device because it requires an active USB connection. However, Android's Wireless ADB Debugging feature allows the server and the client to speak to each other locally.

Initial Setup

Use split-screen more or a pop-out window with LADB and Settings at the same time. This is because Android will invalidate the pairing information if the dialog gets dismissed. Add a Wireless Debugging connection, and copy the pairing code and port into LADB. Keep both windows open until the Settings dialog dismisses itself.

Issues

LADB is sadly incompatible with Shizuku at the current moment. That means that if you have Shiuzuku installed, LADB will usually fail to connect properly. You must uninstall it and reboot to use LADB.

Troubleshooting

Most errors can be fixed by clearing the app data for LADB, removing all Wireless Debugging connections from Settings, and rebooting.

License

While this project is GPLv3 licensed, I would like to add a parameter: please do not publish unofficial (user) LADB builds to the Google Play Store.

Support

Still confused? Email me at [email protected]

Privacy Policy

LADB does not send any device data outside of the app. Your data is not collected or processed.

Recent changes:
- Update ADB binaries ([email protected]) (NOTE: may require clearing LADB data to get new binaries)
- Add support for armv7, x86, x86_64 ([email protected])
- Upgrade project dependencies and Android libraries
- Convert reset button to an unpair button
- Target API 33
- Add a button to automatically open split-screen with Developer Settings
- Make pair dialog an entire screen
- Fix a crash when pairing fails
- Add a better "waiting for connection" message