Installation Guide

Complete setup guide for ADB Device Manager on Windows and Android

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System Requirements

Make sure your devices meet these requirements before installation.

Windows Requirements

  • ✓ Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • ✓ Minimum RAM: 1GB
  • ✓ Recommended RAM: 4GB+
  • ✓ Internet not required (local only)
  • ✓ USB port (for USB debugging)
  • ✓ Wi-Fi (for wireless ADB)

Android Requirements

  • ✓ Android 7.0 and above
  • ✓ USB Debugging enabled (for ADB mode)
  • ✓ Notification access (for sync features)
  • ✓ Battery optimization disabled (recommended)
  • ✓ Background running allowed
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Download & Install — Windows (.exe)

1

Download the Windows Installer

Get the latest version of ADB Device Manager for Windows.

Download Windows App
2

Install the App

  • Double-click the downloaded installer
  • Click "Install"
  • Allow Administrator permission (if asked)
3

First Launch

  • Windows may prompt for firewall permission → click Allow
  • App will start and show "Waiting for device…"

Make sure to allow the app through Windows Firewall for network features to work properly.

4

Install USB Drivers (if needed)

If your device isn't detected, you may need to install USB drivers.

Samsung USB Drivers Google USB Drivers Other OEM Drivers

Pro Tip: For Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and other brands — the Google ADB driver usually works as a universal fallback.

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Download & Install — Android Companion App (.apk)

1

Download APK

Download the companion app for your Android device.

Download Android App
2

Allow Installation from Unknown Sources

  • Go to Settings → Security
  • Enable "Install unknown apps" for your file manager or browser

This setting may vary by device manufacturer. Look for "Install unknown apps" or similar in Security settings.

3

Install the App

  • Tap the downloaded APK file
  • Tap Install
  • Open the app and grant necessary permissions
4

Enable USB Debugging (Required for ADB Mode)

USB Debugging allows your Windows PC to communicate with your Android device through ADB. It is required for features like screen mirroring, Android Dex mode, audio mirroring, APK installation, logs, and more.
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1

Enable Developer Options

  • Open Settings → About Phone
  • Find Build Number (may be under "Software information")
  • Tap it 7 times until you see: “You are now a developer!”

Developer Options will now appear in your phone's settings.

2

Turn On USB Debugging

  • Go to Settings → Developer Options
  • Scroll down to USB Debugging
  • Toggle USB Debugging = ON

Note: Some devices require enabling "USB Debugging (Security settings)" as well, especially Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo.

3

Connect Your Phone to Your PC

  • Use a high-quality USB cable (avoid charge-only cables)
  • Connect your phone to the PC
  • Your phone will show: "Allow USB Debugging?"
  • Tap Allow
  • Enable "Always allow from this computer" to avoid repeated prompts

Tip: If your phone doesn't show the prompt, try reconnecting the cable, switching USB mode to “File Transfer (MTP)”, or reinstalling phone drivers.

5

Connect Your Phone to Windows App

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USB Mode

Recommended
  1. Connect phone via USB
  2. Open Windows app
  3. Click "Add New Device"
  4. Select "USB Connection"
  5. Click "Connect Device"

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • If device doesn't appear → Check USB drivers
  • If asking permissions → Tap "Allow" on phone
  • Try a different USB cable if issues persist
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Wireless Mode (Wi-Fi ADB)

  1. Connect via USB one time first
  2. Open Windows app
  3. Click "Add New Device"
  4. Select "QR Code Connection" OR "Pairing Code"
  5. Device will stay connected over Wi-Fi

Important: Android version must be 11 or higher for wireless mode to work.

6

Grant Required Permissions on Android

These permissions enable different features in ADB Device Manager.

Permission Why Needed Required
Notification Access To sync notifications to PC Required
Read Phone State For call events & contact sync Required
Media Projection For screen mirroring Required
Storage Access For file sharing Required
Bluetooth For audio streaming Optional

The app will guide you through granting each permission when you first enable each feature.

7

Optional Setup: Battery Optimization Fix

Important for notification/call sync to work reliably in the background.

Samsung

Settings → Battery → Background usage limits → Disable for ADB Device Manager

Xiaomi / MIUI

Settings → Battery → App battery saver → Select "No restrictions"

Vivo / Oppo / Realme

Settings → App Management → Allow Auto-Start

Google Pixel

Works normally — no fix needed

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Troubleshooting Quick Links

🔍 Device not detected → ⚙️ ADB not working — Driver fix → 📶 Wi-Fi not connecting — Network guide → 🔔 Notifications not syncing — Permission fix → 📦 APK not installing — Enable unknown apps →
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