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ADB AppControl for Windows is a program that lets you manage apps on Android devices from your Windows PC.

System requirements

Computer (PC) under control OS Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 with installed .NET Framework 4.6.2 or above (already installed in most modern Windows), and Device running Android 7.0 and above. Support for older Android versions is possible but not guaranteed.

Links:
.NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 7 SP1, 8.1 or 10.
.NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows 8 and 7 without SP1.
Visual C++ and this update (Optionaly, if you have an error).

If you encounter errors when launching the program or other problems, read the FAQ section.

Installation

Download the archive with the program and unpack it to any place on the disk of your PC, for example, in D:\ADB_AppControl. Or use the official installer.

⚠️ Important! It is not recommended to install the program in C:\Program Files\

If you do NOT have Windows 10 or newer, you may need to install the ADB driver, without which the program will not be able to see your device. All the information you need to solving driver problems (look to Drivers chapter).

Enable debugging on your device

Go to your Android device (hereinafter simply the Device) to Settings - About and tap several times on the Build (Build Number), until a message appears that you have become a developer. Look in the settings for Developers options (usually in the general settings list, or in the About menu).

Additional:

If the settings for developers have the following options - turn them on: USB debugging (Security settings), Debugging over the network, Installing applications via ADB, etc. On the Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus devices - enable the “disable permission control” option.

Device connection

You can connect your device with a usb cable or via Wi-Fi wireless connection.

USB-Connection

Connect your device via a USB cable to your PC (TVs do not need to be connected by cable!). The status will change to WAITING for allow debug. On the screen of your device, allow debug permission in the popup window and turn on the Always Allow option. The program will automatically connect to the device.

It is recommended that you use the native cable supplied with your device.

If the program does not recognize your device when it is connected via a USB cable, see the Drivers section.

Connection via TCP/IP

Important! The computer and the device must be connected to the same local network (Wi-Fi) and VPN must be disabled.

For Android 11 and newer devices that support Wi-Fi debugging, read the Wireless Connection section.

You can enable the TCP/IP wireless debugging option to connect wirelessly to your device. You’ll need to re-enable it after each time you reboot the device.

This feature is primarily intended for Android 10 and older, but you can also enable it on newer devices for simpler connectivity. You do not need to enable it on Android TV devices.

Make a USB Connection, then click the Enable Wireless Debugging button located in the upper right corner of the program window and follow the on-screen instructions. Network debugging works only until the device is rebooted and after that the procedure will have to be repeated.

Enter the IP address of your device and click connect. You can also select the IPs you previously connected to from the dropped-down list. The port should be auto or 5555.

The IP address is automatically detected when the button is pressed Enable Network Debugging. You can also find it in the device settings (for examle 192.168.0.1):

For smartphones: Settings - System - About - Status - IP address.

For Android TV: Settings - About Device - Status - IP Address.

App’s icons and labels

When you connect the device for the first time, the program will prompt you to install ACBridge - a service application that allows you to get the full names of applications and their icons. Make sure your device is not in sleep mode (unlocked screen). After installation, the data will be updated automatically every time the device is connected.