Android Windows Eclipse Appium Server Run Script: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to running an Appium server on your Android device using Windows and Eclipse, there are several steps you need to follow to ensure a successful connection. One of the common issues that users face is specifying the correct port number for the server.

By default, the Port 5555 is used if no specific port number is provided. To restart ADB and make it work over TCP/IP by specifying the port value, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Connect your device to your computer via USB and check if it is connected using 'adb devices' which will list all the devices connected to your machine.

Step 2: Make sure that both your Android device and PC are connected to the same WiFi network. This is a crucial step as Appium uses wireless ADB on the device without connecting to the PC with a USB cable.

Step 3: Restart ADB and make it work over TCP/IP by specifying the port value. If you are trying to work on your desktop, you may need help with Wireless USB Adapters which can be obtained online and then connected to the WiFi network.

Before proceeding further, ensure that Android SDK is configured in your machine and 'USB debugging' is enabled from Developer Options in your android device. In previous tutorials, we have seen executing Appium tests on real devices by plugging a USB cable into PC.

By following these steps, you can successfully run an Appium server on your Android device using Windows and Eclipse.

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