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Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing

From Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com>
Newsgroups alt.os.linux, comp.mobile.android, alt.comp.os.windows-10
Subject Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing
Date 2026-06-15 14:10 -0500
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Jacek Marcin Jaworski wrote:
> You miss one thing, they don't ask anything, but just publish their scripts
> Usenet is not intended for this except binary groups.

The question is how to run adb/scrcpy over Wi-Fi in a single step.
And, how to launch scrcpy mirroring without the console window.

In the past, many people offered help, as we've been asking for years.
For example, I posted previously Herbert Kleebauer's ShowWin() method.

But I think in this latest version, today, I solved the two main issues:
 a. How to connect Android to desktop over Wi-Fi without hassle, and, 
 b. How to run scrcpy without having to deal with a worthless console.

The previous versions of the script eliminated as much of the PITA that adb 
enforces in later versions of Android for security purposes, but they still 
didn't correctly eliminate that scrcpy.exe forces an active console window.

If anyone who uses scrcpy has ever found a single use for that active 
console window, please let me know because it just wastes real estate.

Since I can't figure out why I'd want a console window just doing nothing, 
I went to some trouble today to get rid of it in this latest version.

Basically, I incorporated the scrcpy-noconsole.vbs script that comes native
with adb (or maybe it came with scrcpy, it has been so long that I forget).

  'scrcpy-noconsole.vbs
  ' strCommand = "cmd /c scrcpy.exe"
  strCommand = "cmd /c scrcpy.exe --keyboard=sdk --always-on-top"
  
  For Each Arg In WScript.Arguments
      strCommand = strCommand & " """ & replace(Arg, """", """""""""") & """"
  Next
  
  CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run strCommand, 0, false

In v1p6 yesterday, I called that file from the adbconnect.bat script.
But in v1p7 below, I removed the need for that file to exist in the path.


  :: adbconnect.bat 
  ::  No-USB, Wi-Fi only, adb/scrcpy static IP and static 5555 port connect
  :: v1p7 20260615 
  ::  Removed the requirement for the "no-console" vbs script
  ::  by injecting the necessary commands into a temporary file
  ::  This is the cleanest way I can think of to eliminate the console.
  :: v1p6 20260614
  ::  Called the vbs "no-console" script that comes with adb.
  ::  If the script isn't there, then it defaults to the old method.
  ::  The problem is getting completely rid of the scrcpy console isn't working.
  ::  These are the known scrcpy console-hiding methods:
  ::  (a) cmd /c start "" /min (minimizes the console)
  ::      The console is not hidden. It's just minimized.
  ::  (b) cmd start "" /B (background launch of detached console)
  ::      This detaches scrcpy from the batch console
  ::  (c) adb default VBS no-console wrapper (fully hidden window)
  ::      Default GUI-subsystem scrcpy launch (so no console is created)
  ::      CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run strCommand, 0, False
  ::  (d) Kleebauer ShowWindow() controller trick to hide the batch console
  ::      showwin.exe 0 SW_HIDE (Hides the batch console)
  ::  (e) Powershell ShowWindowAsync (similar idea to Herbert's ShowWindow()
  ::      Add-Type '[DllImport("user32.dll")] 
  ::      public static extern bool 
  ::      ShowWindowAsync(IntPtr hWnd, int nCmdShow);'
  ::  Here is the original scrcpy-noconsole.vbs that comes with adb
  ::  strCommand = "cmd /c scrcpy.exe"
  ::   For Each Arg In WScript.Arguments
  ::   strCommand = strCommand & " """ & replace(Arg, """", """""""""") & """"
  ::   Next
  ::   CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run strCommand, 0, false
  :: v1p5 20260613 Added query asking for the LAN IP address of the phone
  ::   Reordered comments to allow the current version to be obvious
  :: v1p4 20260612 minimized the scrcpy console (but it's still there)
  ::   using cmd /c start "" /min (minimizes the console only)
  ::   The only known choices are
  ::   (a) Minimized console-subsystem launch (cmd /c start "" /min)
  ::   (b) Background detached launch (start "" /B)
  ::   (c) Hidden GUI-subsystem VBS launcher (no console created)
  ::   (d) External ShowWindow() console-visibility controller (Kleebauer trick)
  ::   (e) PowerShell ShowWindowAsync console hider (similar to ShowWindow())
  :: v1p3 20260612 moved the pipe outside the FOR command for reliability
  :: v1p2 20260611 further reliability improvements added to v1p1
  ::   Use separate retry counters for pair/connect to avoid loop 
  ::   interference (ATTEMPTS_PAIR, ATTEMPTS_CONN)
  ::   Added fail-fast with clear error codes and user hints after retry 
  ::   exhaustion
  ::   Added a detection of the device id after initial connect 
  ::   (handles ephemeral adb ports like 192.168.1.4:54321)
  ::   Use DEVICE_ID for subsequent -s tcpip command (quoted) 
  ::   to avoid parsing issues with colons
  ::   Fallback device-id lookup when initial pattern match fails 
  ::   (robust parsing of "adb devices")
  ::   Consistent quoting of %ADB% and device identifiers to avoid 
  ::   CMD parsing errors
  :: v1p1 20260611 reliability improvements added to v1p0
  ::   Added better device lookup (skip header,ignore blanks,avoid false matches)
  ::   Added retry logic for adb pair & adb connect (for when phone not ready)
  ::   Improved polish (consistent quoting, stable scrcpy launch)
  :: v1p0 20260611 converted adbconnect.vbs to adbconnect.bat
  ::  Connects desktop & phone over adb & mirrors phone on the monitor
  ::  No USB cord is used in this process as it's all done over Wi-Fi
  ::  Should work even if either the PC and/or the phone is rebooted
  ::  The script will ask only for the minimum amount of data needed
  ::  Change the phone static IP address as needed to fit your LAN IP address
  @echo off
  setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
  :: For phones with static IP addresses, change the next line 
  set PHONE_IP=192.168.1.4
  set SCRCPY_OPTS=--keyboard=sdk --always-on-top
  
  echo.
  echo === ADB Wireless Auto-Connect ===
  echo === [Developer options > Wireless debugging > on] ===
  echo.
  
  REM 1. Find adb
  for /f "delims=" %%A in ('where adb 2^>nul') do (
  if not defined ADB set ADB=%%A
  )
  
  if not defined ADB (
  echo [ERROR] adb.exe not found.
  exit /b
  )
  
  REM Ensure .exe extension
  if /i not "%ADB:~-4%"==".exe" set ADB=%ADB%.exe
  
  echo Using ADB: "%ADB%"
  echo.
  
  REM 2. Check if already connected
  echo Checking existing ADB devices...
  
  REM v1p1 fixed device lookup:
  REM  a. skip header line
  REM  b. ignore blank lines
  REM  c. only process lines containing digits
  REM  d. avoid CMD parser bugs by NOT piping inside the FOR command
  REM v1p3 moved pipe OUTSIDE the for loop
  :: for /f "skip=1 tokens=1" %%D in ('"%ADB%" devices') do (
  
  set DEVICE_ID=
  for /f "skip=1 tokens=1" %%I in ('"%ADB%" devices') do (
      echo %%I | findstr /R "[0-9]" >nul && (
          echo %%I | findstr /I "%PHONE_IP%" >nul && (
              if not defined DEVICE_ID set DEVICE_ID=%%I
          )
      )
  )
  
  if defined DEVICE_ID (
      echo Already connected on %DEVICE_ID%
      goto RUN_TCPIP
  )
  
  echo %%D | findstr /R "[0-9]" >nul && (
  echo %%D | findstr /i "%PHONE_IP%" >nul && (
  echo Already connected on %%D
  set DEVICE_ID=%%D
  goto RUN_TCPIP
  )
  )
  )
  
  echo Not connected. Need to pair.
  echo.
  
  REM 3. Ask user for pairing info
  echo Necessary pairing information will be shown on the phone:
  set /p PHONE_IP=Phone IP [%PHONE_IP%] :
  set /p PAIR_PORT=Wireless debugging pairing port (e.g., 333123 on phone): 
  set /p PAIR_CODE=Wireless debugging pairing code (e.g., 555123 on phone):  
  set /p DEBUG_PORT=Wireless debugging debug port  (e.g., 444123 on phone): 
  
  echo.
  echo Pairing with: %PHONE_IP%:%PAIR_PORT%
  
  REM Retry logic for adb pair (3 attempts)
  set ATTEMPTS_PAIR=0
  :PAIR_RETRY
  set /a ATTEMPTS_PAIR+=1
  "%ADB%" pair %PHONE_IP%:%PAIR_PORT% %PAIR_CODE%
  if errorlevel 1 (
  if !ATTEMPTS_PAIR! lss 3 (
  echo Pair failed, retrying...
  timeout /t 2 >nul
  goto PAIR_RETRY
  ) else (
  echo [ERROR] adb pair failed after %ATTEMPTS_PAIR% attempts.
  echo Hint: Open Wireless debugging -> "Pair device with pairing code" on the phone, then re-run this script.
  exit /b 1
  )
  )
  echo.
  
  echo Connecting to debug port: %PHONE_IP%:%DEBUG_PORT%
  
  REM Retry logic for adb connect (3 attempts)
  set ATTEMPTS_CONN=0
  :CONNECT_RETRY
  set /a ATTEMPTS_CONN+=1
  "%ADB%" connect %PHONE_IP%:%DEBUG_PORT%
  if errorlevel 1 (
  if !ATTEMPTS_CONN! lss 3 (
  echo Connect failed, retrying...
  timeout /t 2 >nul
  goto CONNECT_RETRY
  ) else (
  echo [ERROR] adb connect %PHONE_IP%:%DEBUG_PORT% failed after %ATTEMPTS_CONN% attempts.
  echo Hint: Ensure phone is on the same Wi-Fi and Wireless debugging pairing UI is active.
  exit /b 2
  )
  )
  echo.
  
  REM After connect, get the actual device id reported by adb (handles ephemeral ports)
  set DEVICE_ID=
  for /f "tokens=1" %%I in ('"%ADB%" devices ^| findstr /R /C:"%PHONE_IP%[: ]"') do (
  if not defined DEVICE_ID set DEVICE_ID=%%I
  )
  
  if not defined DEVICE_ID (
  REM fallback: try to find any non-empty device id line
  for /f "skip=1 tokens=1" %%I in ('"%ADB%" devices') do (
  echo %%I | findstr /R "[0-9]" >nul && if not defined DEVICE_ID set DEVICE_ID=%%I
  )
  )
  
  if defined DEVICE_ID (
  echo Found device id: "%DEVICE_ID%"
  ) else (
  echo [WARN] No device id found after connect. Continuing using %PHONE_IP%:%DEBUG_PORT% for tcpip attempt.
  set DEVICE_ID=%PHONE_IP%:%DEBUG_PORT%
  )
  
  echo Switching to TCP/IP 5555...
  "%ADB%" -s "%DEVICE_ID%" tcpip 5555
  echo.
  
  echo Connecting final port: %PHONE_IP%:5555
  "%ADB%" connect %PHONE_IP%:5555
  echo.
  
  set DEVICE_ID=%PHONE_IP%:5555
  goto RUN_SCRCPY
  
  :RUN_TCPIP
  echo Switching device !DEVICE_ID! to TCP/IP 5555...
  "%ADB%" -s "%DEVICE_ID%" tcpip 5555
  "%ADB%" connect "%PHONE_IP%:5555"
  goto RUN_SCRCPY
  
  :: Removed in v1p6 versions and up
  :: :RUN_SCRCPY
  :: Launch scrcpy in a detached process so the console can be killed
  :: v1p4 Divorced the console from the mirrored image and vice versa
  :: start "" /B scrcpy.exe --tcpip=%PHONE_IP% %SCRCPY_OPTS% >nul 2>&1
  :: echo Launching scrcpy...
  :: start "" scrcpy.exe --tcpip=%PHONE_IP% %SCRCPY_OPTS% >nul 2>&1
  :: echo(
  :: exit /b
  
  :: Calling the default adb scrcpy-noconsole.vbs script in v1p6
  :: :RUN_SCRCPY
  :: echo Launching scrcpy silently...
  :: :: Target the official adb VBS wrapper instead of the raw .exe
  :: if exist "scrcpy-noconsole.vbs" (
      :: wscript.exe "scrcpy-noconsole.vbs" --tcpip=%PHONE_IP% %SCRCPY_OPTS%
  :: ) else (
      :: :: Fallback just in case the file isn't in the same directory
      :: start "" /B scrcpy.exe --tcpip=%PHONE_IP% %SCRCPY_OPTS% >nul 2>&1
  :: )
  :: echo(
  :: exit /b
  
  :: v1p7 Inject temporary file instead of calling existing no-console vbs
  :RUN_SCRCPY
  echo Launching scrcpy completely silent...
  
  set "VBS_TEMP=%TEMP%\scrcpy_runner.vbs"
  
  :: Build the standalone VBS command string directly into the temp file
  echo strCommand = "cmd /c scrcpy.exe --tcpip=%PHONE_IP% %SCRCPY_OPTS%" > "%VBS_TEMP%"
  echo CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run strCommand, 0, false >> "%VBS_TEMP%"
  
  :: Execute the temporary VBS script
  wscript.exe "%VBS_TEMP%"
  
  :: Brief pause to ensure script allocation completes before cleaning up the temp file
  timeout /t 1 >nul
  if exist "%VBS_TEMP%" del "%VBS_TEMP%"
  
  echo Done. 
  exit /b
  
  REM end of adbconnect.bat
-- 
The question is how to run adb/scrcpy in a single step without the security stuff.
And, how to launch scrcpy mirroring without the console window taking up space.

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PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-10 02:07 -0600
  Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-11 21:49 -0500
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-12 16:17 -0500
      Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> - 2026-06-12 16:32 -0500
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-13 11:31 -0500
  Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing 🇵🇱Jacek Marcin Jaworski🇵🇱 <jmj@energokod.gda.pl> - 2026-06-15 11:08 +0200
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2026-06-15 12:11 -0400
      Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing 🇵🇱Jacek Marcin Jaworski🇵🇱 <jmj@energokod.gda.pl> - 2026-06-15 19:24 +0200
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-15 14:10 -0500
          Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-15 14:43 -0500
          Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over   Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing vallor <vallor@vallor.earth> - 2026-06-17 00:16 +0000
            Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over   Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 23:23 -0500
      Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-15 13:56 -0500
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Warpinator <invalid@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-16 00:23 +0100
          Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-15 19:18 -0500
            Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-16 12:15 +0200
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-16 07:07 +0000
      Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 02:21 -0500
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-16 12:30 +0200
          Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 12:07 -0500
            Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-16 20:11 +0200
              Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 14:40 -0500
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-16 22:47 +0200
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 15:51 -0500
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-18 00:45 +0200
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> - 2026-06-17 17:56 -0500
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "....winston" <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2026-06-16 19:47 -0400
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 23:26 -0500
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-16 12:10 +0000
          Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-16 12:09 -0500
            Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-16 23:34 +0000
              Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-17 18:59 +0000
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-18 01:31 +0200
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-18 06:00 +0000
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-18 15:09 -0500
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-19 00:24 +0200
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-18 19:19 -0500
                Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-19 06:59 +0000
              Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2026-06-17 23:32 +0000
              Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-26 06:38 -0400
  Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-20 02:22 -0500
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-20 02:31 -0500
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-21 00:53 -0500
  Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-27 08:58 -0400
    Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Nadia Jarvis <invalid@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-27 19:38 +0100
      Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> - 2026-06-27 19:53 -0500
        Re: PSA: Streamlined persistent ADB port over Wi‑Fi without repeated pairing Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-06-27 23:01 -0600

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