ADB Control Packs

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With uOS 11.08 support for ADB control of android devices is now included.

Supported Devices

  • Amazon FireTV
  • Nvidia Shield
  • Android/Google Powered TV’s

To enable ADB control, ensure the device you want to control is powered on and awake. You will need to know the device’s IP address.

Step 1 – Enabling Developer Options

To be able to use ADB control you will need to enable Developer Mode.

For Amazon devices, follow the instructions here – Enabling Developer Tools

For other devices -

  1. Open the menu and go to Device Preferences > About.
  2. Scroll down until Build is highlighted, then tap ok several times. You will get an onscreen message that developer mode has been enabled.
  3. Click back, scroll to the bottom of the menu you will see { } Developer Options.
  4. Open the menu and enable developer options
  5. Scroll down to Enable network debugging

Step 2 – Installing the ADB pack.

In the example below we will install the pack for FireTV.

2a – Select the pack


  1. Select uControl (ADB)
  2. Select the port or zone when the pack will be installed
  3. Select the device

2b – Test and confirm installation


  1. Use the default name or enter a custom one. This will be displayed on the uControl app and remote
  2. Describe what you are connecting to, this field is not compulsary to install the pack
  3. Enter the IP address in the fireTV in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx For example, 192.168.0.25.
  4. IMPORTANT – the first time to connect to the device you will get an onscreen message like the one shown below. Please select always allow then click ok.
  5. Once tested, click install and the pack is ready to use

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