Connecting a Real Device Via USB as Alternate to WiFi/Bluetooth B4Bridge

[ashchopra]

Hi,

Is there any way to connect to a real device with USB debugging turned on for testing apps. My WiFi is down and no bluetooth available.

If so, How may I do so. The IDE shows on Wifi and Bluetooth options for the B4Bridge? I seem to be missing something.

Thanks
:sign0085:

 

[Erel]

Yes. This is actually the best option if your device supports it.

If the driver is installed properly then it will just work. You do not need to do anything in the IDE.

 

[ashchopra]

Okay, Got that Figured Out.

Settings - Development - Turn On USB DeBugging

Connect Via USB to PC (Phone USB Driver may be needed)

Run the App in the IDE. The device shows up as an alternate to the emulator. Select it.

Rest as Usual !!

Thanks

 

[Erel]

Tip: Once you selected the device you should compile with Alt + 3 (background compilation). The IDE will automatically use the last chosen device.

 

[Hennell]

Does the phone/tablet need to be in USB debugging mode to connect up to B4A? I seem to recall having problems the first time I tried this....

Edit: too late - you found it does!

 

[Zdroid]

what if I can't find a driver for the device I'm working with ? it's a mpman 434

 

[Erel]

You will need to use B4A-Bridge instead of USB debugging.

 

[Zdroid]

thx
the bridge works via wifi no problem (except I always have to try to connect twice before it hooks up)
actually, I found a "modified" (?) USB driver that installed
usb_driver_streak.rar
ok...but that :
"The device shows up as an alternate to the emulator. Select it."
can't manage to find out what/where is that ?

I try to just run, it times out and if I go on I get :
"Process timed out.
You can change the timeout value under Tools - IDE Options.
Restarting ADB Server may solve this problem.
Tools - Restart ADB Server.
hum, it does not look good, right ?

 

[Zdroid]

found the choice he was talking about, it shows up if there is both USB and Wifi connexions
still no luck in connecting via USB, I guess the driver is no good
ho well.