Before you start
- Use a USB cable that supports data, not a charge-only cable.
- Unlock Pro Features in the Android app with the optional rewarded ad.
- Keep the FluxPad desktop app open throughout the connection.
Enable USB debugging
Open Developer options
On most Android phones, open About phone and tap the build number seven times. The exact menu name may vary by manufacturer.
Turn on USB debugging
Open Developer options and enable USB debugging.
Approve the PC
Connect the cable and accept the USB debugging authorization prompt on the phone.
Create the USB connection
Connect the data cable
Connect the unlocked Android phone directly to the Windows PC.
Refresh the USB port
In the FluxPad desktop app, open USB mode and select Refresh USB Port.
Connect from the phone
Use the USB connection shown by FluxPad and wait for the mobile app to confirm the link.
If the USB tunnel is not found
- Reconnect the cable and confirm that USB debugging is still enabled.
- Accept any pending authorization prompt on the Android phone.
- Select Refresh USB Port again in the desktop app.
- Wait a few seconds and retry if ADB is still starting.
- Try another USB port or a known data-capable cable.