Android Question Auto Discover Devices

[aeric]

Menu Tools -> IDE Options -> Auto Discover Devices

From B4X IDE guide, page 20
Auto Discover Devices - Detects automatically the connected devices.

I can't remember what this option is use for.
Does connected devices mean connected through B4A-bridge using WiFi, bluetooth or USB?

 

[aeric]

Is it something to do with BridgeCLI ?

BridgeCLI - Command line tool for B4A-Bridge

BridgeCLI is a command line B4A-Bridge manager written in B4J. It allows developers to install release APKs through the command line. You can use it to deploy applications on multiple devices. It should work on Mac and Linux as well as Windows (It was only tested on Windows). You should run...

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Disable the option of devices discovery in B4A ide so the BridgeCLI can detect the devices?

 

[Erel]

When this option is enabled, the IDE uses UDP broadcasting to search for devices running B4A-Bridge and populate the list under Tools - B4A-Bridge - Connect.

 

[aeric]

I think it is disabled by default. Seems it has little or unnoticeable difference whether it is enabled.