README.md
July 14, 2026 · View on GitHub
One application. Two powerful connection modes.
ADB Device Manager is a free desktop application for Windows and Linux that lets you mirror your Android screen, transfer files, sync notifications, manage calls, control media playback, and run Android apps in resizable desktop windows — all using either ADB Mode (USB or wireless debugging) or App Mode (Wi-Fi over LAN) — or both simultaneously for the complete Android-to-desktop experience.
Download ADB Device Manager
| Platform | Download | Setup Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Download | Setup Guide → |
| Android | Download | Setup Guide → |
| Linux | Download | Setup Guide → |
| macOS | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Related Ecosystem Projects
| Project | Description | Repository |
|---|---|---|
| Android-Dex | Run Android apps in desktop-style windows | Visit → |
| App-Scrcpy | Enhanced Scrcpy launcher and controller | Visit → |
ADB Mode — Deep System Control via USB or Wireless ADB
ADB Mode uses the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol to establish a direct, low-level connection to your Android device over a USB cable or wireless ADB pairing. This mode does not require any app to be installed on your phone and provides the deepest level of system access available.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Screen Mirroring | Mirror your Android screen to Windows in real time with ultra-low latency prev |
| Audio Streaming | Stream your device's audio output directly to your PC speakers prev |
| Input Control | Control your Android phone remotely using your PC keyboard and mouse prev |
| Scrcpy Control | Customize, configure, and manage Scrcpy display and input options prev |
| Android DeX | Run Android apps in resizable desktop-style windows on your PC prev |
| Desktop Mode | Launch a multi-app virtual display for a full desktop-like experience prev |
| APK Installer | Sideload and install APK files on your device directly via ADB prev |
| Camera View | View your Android device's live camera feed on your PC prev |
| Contacts | Extract and browse your phone's contacts via ADB prev |
| Call History | Read and export your device's call logs prev |
| SMS | Extract and read SMS messages from your Android device prev |
App Mode — Wireless Real-Time Sync over Local Wi-Fi / LAN
App Mode pairs the ADB Device Manager desktop client with the ADB Device Manager companion Android app over your local Wi-Fi network (LAN). No USB cable is required — all data is transferred wirelessly at high speed within your local network.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Android Streaming | Wireless screen mirroring from Android to Windows over local Wi-Fi prev |
| Media Control | Control Android music and media playback directly from your PC prev |
| Notifications | Real-time Android notification sync to your Windows desktop prev |
| Photo Gallery | Wirelessly browse and download photos from your Android device prev |
| File Transfer | Fast bidirectional file transfer over your local area network prev |
| Contacts | View and manage your phone's contacts with a rich desktop UI prev |
| Calls | Answer and manage incoming calls from your Windows PC prev |
| SMS Messages | Send and receive SMS messages from your Windows desktop prev |
| Bluetooth | Manage Bluetooth device connections and settings remotely prev |
| TV Control | Control Android TV devices and cast media from your PC prev |
Desktop Integration Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| File Sharing | Browser-based local file sharing between your PC and Android prev |
| Bluetooth Pairing | Pair Android audio and stream it directly to Windows audio output prev |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Boost your productivity with built-in keyboard shortcuts for the most common actions:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Alt + S | Toggle Screen Mirroring prev |
Alt + A | Toggle Audio Streaming prev |
Alt + Shift + D | Launch Android DeX prev |
Alt + F | Open File Transfer prev |
See the Full Shortcuts Reference for all available hotkeys.
Feature Comparison — ADB Device Manager vs. Vysor vs. Link to Windows
| Feature | ADB Device Manager | Vysor (Pro) | Link to Windows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Mirroring | Ultra-low latency ✅ | ✅ | Good ✅ |
| Multi-App Desktop Mode | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notification Sync | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| SMS & Call Sync | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Remote Camera View | ✅ | Limited | ❌ |
| Bluetooth Audio Pairing | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multiple Device Support | ✅ | ❌ | Limited |
| Full Control Without ADB | Limited | ❌ | ✅ |
| Call Audio Capture | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(system privileges) |
| App-Specific Audio Mirroring | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Screen-Off Device Control | ✅ | Limited | ❌ |
| Per-App Audio Toggle | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Quick Control With Keyboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Security & Transparency — Every release file (
.exe,.apk,.tar.gz) is scanned on VirusTotal before publishing. All scan reports are publicly available and kept up to date with each new release.
Friendly Links
- escrcpy – A graphical user interface wrapper for Scrcpy, offering a desktop-friendly way to mirror and control Android devices.
Technologies & Open-Source Dependencies
ADB Device Manager is built on top of industry-standard open-source libraries and native platform frameworks:
- ADB — Android Debug Bridge – Core protocol for device communication, wireless pairing, and ADB command execution.
- scrcpy – High-performance, low-latency screen mirroring and remote input control for Android devices.
- Flutter – Cross-platform UI framework used to build the Windows desktop client and the Android companion app.
- Kotlin – Used for the Android companion app's background services, system integrations, and business logic.
- C# – Powers the Windows desktop manager services, system tray integration, and inter-process communication bridges.
Special thanks to rom1v for their foundational contributions to the open-source ADB and scrcpy ecosystems, which provided critical architectural insights for this project.
Official Documentation & Resources
| Category | Resource |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Read the Full Documentation |
| Setup & Installation | View the Installation Guide |
| FAQ & Troubleshooting | View FAQ & Troubleshooting |
| Security Model | Read the Security Specifications |
| Transparency Report | View the Transparency Report |
| Privacy Policy | View the Privacy Policy |
| Connection Issues | Fix Common Connection Problems |