ADB Basics Android 1.0+ Risk: SAFE

Restart ADB in TCP/IP Mode

Restarts the device adb daemon listening for connections on a TCP port (default 5555).

Command Syntax

adb tcpip
Generic Syntax: adb tcpip <port>

Options & Parameters

Flag Description
<port> Port number to listen on (typically 5555).

Real-World Usage Examples

Start TCP/IP on standard port
Switches adbd to listen on port 5555.
adb tcpip 5555
Output:
restarting in TCP mode port: 5555