Reconnecting a Device

Devices may disconnect due to cable issues, WiFi changes, or system events. Here’s how to reconnect.

Quick Reconnect

1. Go to Devices in the sidebar
2. Find the disconnected device (shows 🔴)
3. Click Reconnect button
4. Wait for connection to establish

USB Reconnection Steps

If quick reconnect fails:

1. Physical reconnect:
   • Unplug USB cable from computer
   • Wait 5 seconds
   • Plug cable back in
   • Check phone for authorization popup
2. Refresh in FeedFlux:
   • Click Refresh in Devices panel
   • Device should appear within 5-10 seconds
3. If still not working:
   • Try a different USB port
   • Try a different USB cable
   • Restart FeedFlux Desktop
   • Check Device Manager (Windows) for driver issues

WiFi Reconnection Steps

WiFi connections are less stable than USB. To reconnect:

1. Verify same network:
   • Ensure phone and computer are on same WiFi
   • Check phone’s WiFi connection
2. Re-establish connection:
   • Go to Devices → Connect via WiFi
   • Enter device IP address and port
   • For Android 11+: May need to re-pair
3. If IP changed:
   • Check phone’s IP in Settings → WiFi → Connected network
   • Update IP in FeedFlux connection settings
4. Full reset (if needed):
   • Connect via USB temporarily
   • Re-enable WiFi ADB
   • Disconnect USB and connect via WiFi

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Problem	Solution
”Device offline”	Reconnect USB, restart ADB
”Unauthorized”	Check phone for popup, tap Allow
”Connection refused” (WiFi)	Re-enable wireless debugging on phone
”Device not found”	Check cable, try different port
Frequent disconnects	Use shorter/better quality cable
WiFi drops	Move closer to router, use USB instead

ADB Reset (Advanced)

If devices consistently fail to connect:

1. Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal
2. Run these commands:

bash

adb kill-server
adb start-server

1. Restart FeedFlux Desktop
2. Reconnect your device

Preventing Disconnections

For USB:

• Use high-quality USB 3.0 cables
• Avoid USB hubs (connect directly to computer)
• Disable USB power saving in Windows:
  • Device Manager → USB Controllers
  • Properties → Power Management
  • Uncheck “Allow computer to turn off this device”

For WiFi:

• Keep devices on same network
• Use 5GHz WiFi if available (more stable)
• Set static IP on phone (prevents IP changes)
• Keep phone charged (WiFi may drop on low battery)

General:

• Keep phone screen on during critical workflows (use Stay Awake in Developer Options)
• Disable battery optimization for ADB-related services
• Keep FeedFlux Desktop updated