While ADB is generally built for developers to test apps, it’s also quite helpful to the average consumer. For example, it allows you to uninstall bloatware from Android devices without root. Similarly, you can block Android apps from accessing the clipboard. Simply put, ADB has many utilities and now that you can run ADB from a web browser, it has become easier for users to run commands. That said, some users might be looking for ways to make this process more hassle-free. What if you could run ADB commands on an Android device without a computer? Well, you can do that, and in this guide, I will show you how to run ADB commands without a PC.

Before we begin, keep in mind, you must be on Android 11 or above to be able to use this Wireless ADB Debugging feature. The feature allows you to access the ADB shell locally without a computer. Now having said all of that, let’s jump in.

  1. Once you are in the Split-screen mode, tap on “Wireless debugging” (not the toggle) and then select the “Pair device with pairing code” option.