I Built a Feature That Automatically Switches Android from USB to Wi-Fi — Here's How It Works

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All tests run on an 8-year-old MacBook Air. All results from shipping 7 Mac apps as a solo developer. No sponsored opinion.

You plug in your Android device. A few seconds later, you unplug the cable. The connection stays alive — wirelessly, automatically, without touching a single setting.

That's Seamless Link.

The Problem

ADB over USB is reliable. ADB over Wi-Fi is convenient. But switching between them manually is friction:

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I Built a Feature That Automatically Switches Android from USB to Wi-Fi — Here's How It Works

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