ADB

ADB Plugin for remote debugging Chrome on Android (Now deprecated)

ADB: Chrome Extension for Android Remote Debugging

'ADB' is a Chrome Extension that operates the ADB daemon, allowing remote debugging for mobiles. It removes the necessity to run ADB manually from the command line or download the Android SDK. The extension requires Chrome on Android 24+, is now mostly deprecated but remains open-source. Note that if users encounter an empty white window, it is recommended to update their Chrome version.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Version: 0.9.8 (Last updated: 2014-02-19)
Creation date: 2014-02-18
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 12.73K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

ADB REMOTE (v8.0)
2.20 (27) 5,312+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

ADB Plugin is a Chrome Extension that runs ADB daemon and enables remote debugging for mobile. With it, you do not need to download the Android SDK or run ADB yourself from the command line.

☞ Feb 2014: This extension is mostly deprecated now. Please follow the guide below for remote debugging:

☆ Guide to remote debugging: developers.google.com/chrome-developer-tools/docs/remote-debugging

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✓ Chrome on Android 24+ is required. If you're seeing an empty white window, update your Chrome version in Google Play.

☄ This extension is open source: github.com/GoogleChrome/ADBPlugin

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Convenient for developing mobile apps
  • Helpful port forwarding features
  • Useful for debugging
  • Perfect for developing PhoneGap apps and mobile websites
Cons
  • No longer works or is deprecated
  • Doesn't recognize devices
  • Crashes frequently
  • Limited functionality (only to view and inspect elements)
  • Poor compatibility with certain devices or operating systems
Most mentioned
  • No longer works / deprecated
  • Doesn't work with certain devices
  • Crashes frequently
  • Helpful for development / debugging
  • Limited functionality
User reviews
by Miui Xiaomi, 2024-12-21

No longer works. Depriecated according to Chrome Web Store. Replaced by developer tools which totally fail to work with my Galaxy Note 10. Looks like Google did it again... Took away a fantastic tool and replaced it by a non-working alternative..
by Dwight Brooks, 2019-09-07

SPAM it doesnt work i have like three ours moving from one tuorial to other
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ADB does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

ADB has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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