B4A-Bridge Android

B4A-Bridge

A tool for B4A developers. Helps with debugging applications on real devices.

Features & Capabilities

B4A-Bridge is an essential tool designed specifically for B4A developers to streamline debugging on real devices. It facilitates seamless connection between the B4A IDE and physical devices over a local network, eliminating the hassle of USB debugging.

Additionally, B4A-Bridge features an internal FTP server, enabling users to easily browse and manage the device's secondary storage (File.DirRootExternal) using any FTP client or even Windows Explorer. The extension is developed entirely in B4A, with source code freely available on the B4X community forum. For more details, visit B4X.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Anywhere Software
Downloads:
183,646 112
Rating:
4.57
(1,532)
1 new ratings
Version:
2.68 Last updated: 2025-07-30
Version code:
35
Creation date:
2011-02-27
Publisher country:
IL IL
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
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Size:
3.68MB
Email:
er*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-12
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Anywhere Software
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=anywheresoftware.b4a.b4abridge
Email:
er*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.b4x.com

User Reviews

B4A-Bridge is praised as an essential, fast, and easy tool for B4A developers that enables cable-free deployment and rapid testing. Many reviews highlight its speed and minimal setup. However, users report recurring connectivity problems, including drops, restarts, and issues when using phone hotspots or IP display. Some express privacy concerns about permissions and possible malware. Overall, it’s a very helpful aid when the connection is stable, with the main drawbacks being networking reliability and security/privacy worries.
Pros
  • Essential tool for B4A developers
  • Easy to use with very little setup
  • Fastest method for testing apps
  • Cable-free, convenient installation
Cons
  • Frequent connectivity drops and unreliable connections requiring restarts
  • Privacy concerns about required permissions and potential malware/Worms
  • Hotspot/WiFi IP visibility issues and hotspot connectivity problems
  • Bridge sometimes terminates after compilation causing loss of connection
Recent reviews
bad
by عب*****, 2026-04-04

Good app
by U *****, 2025-07-09

Your application requires access to private information as a necessary condition to operate. This is an undeniable fact. The question is why???
by Ya*****, 2024-11-22
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