Connecting Your First Device (USB)

What You’ll Need

• Android phone with USB debugging enabled (see Section 6)
• USB data cable (not a charge-only cable)
• FeedFlux Desktop installed and activated

Step-by-Step Connection

Follow these steps to connect your Android device to FeedFlux.

Step 1: Connect Your Device

1. Plug your Android device into your computer using a USB cable
2. On your phone, if prompted, select File Transfer (MTP) mode

Step 2: Authorize the Connection

1. A popup will appear on your Android device: “Allow USB debugging?”
2. Check “Always allow from this computer”
3. Tap Allow

Step 3: Connect in FeedFlux

1. Open FeedFlux Desktop
2. Click Devices in the sidebar
3. Click Refresh Devices
4. Your device should appear in the list
5. Click Connect next to your device

Step 4: Verify Connection

Once connected successfully, you’ll see:

• Device name and model displayed
• Green “Connected” status indicator
• Device screen mirroring (if enabled)

Troubleshooting USB Connection

Issue	Solution
Device not detected	Try a different USB cable (use data cable, not charge-only)
Device not detected	Try a different USB port (preferably USB 3.0)
“Unauthorized” status	Check your phone for the USB debugging authorization popup
Connection drops	Disable USB power saving in Windows settings
ADB error	Restart FeedFlux Desktop

Best Practices

• Use a high-quality USB cable - Cheap cables often cause connection issues
• Keep the phone unlocked during initial setup
• Disable battery optimization for FeedFlux on your phone
• Use a USB hub with external power if connecting multiple devices