Non-Root Device - How to Use Remote Control for AirDroid Business?

We know the Remote Control feature is essential for your business. With other solutions, rooting your device is often required for this function to work, but if you are not able to root, remote control is still possible with AirDroid Business. Please refer to the below instructions. 

For Android 7 or above devices, non-rooted devices can benefit from the newly developed Easy Remote Control to quickly and easily control your devices. If your devices are running Android version 7 or newer, please click here to learn more: Easy Remote Control

For devices below Android 7, we have developed a process called the Non-Root Procedure, which quickly imitates a root-like state for your non-root device allowing you to remote control your devices without actually rooting.

Note: The Non-Root Procedure only needs to be completed once, you do not need to go through the process every time remote control is needed. However, if the devices is rebooted, the root-like state will be lost, and you will need to go through the Non-root procedure again.

For detailed instructions on how to setup your device using this method, please continue reading. 

For Non-Rooted devices below Android 7：

Part 1. Download & Install AirDroid Business Desktop Client on PC

Steps:

1. Visit the AirDroid Business Admin Console and sign in your AirDroid Business Account. 

2. Tap the download icon on the top menu bar.

3. Select the Desktop Client to download according to the operating system on your PC.

Part 2. Install Business Daemon (Biz Daemon) on Controlled Devices

Before using Remote Control, please MAKE SURE ALL controlled devices have installed Biz Daemon.

More details of installing Biz Daemon: Getting Started Part 3: The Applications of AirDroid Business and Where to Download Them

Part 3. Gain Non-Root Permission for your devices

(NOTE: After REBOOTING your devices, you will need to complete the Non-Rooted procedure AGAIN.)

Step 1: Turn on USB debugging before the Non-Root procedure

- If you are using Android 4.1:

Go to Settings > Developer Options > enable USB Debugging.

- If you are using Android 4.2 or above:

Go to Settings > About phone or Software information > TAP Build number for 7 TIMES to enable Developer Options > enable USB Debugging.

NOTE: The steps may vary due to different device model and Android Version.

Note:

1. If your phone is Xiaomi, you should also enable USB debugging (Security setting) before turning on USB debugging.

2. If your phone is Vivo, you should also allow USB simulated input before turning on USB debugging.

3. If your phone is Huawei and Android 8.0+, you should also allow both "USB Debugging" and "Allow ADB debugging in charge only mode."

Step 2: Non-root procedure setup and connect your device with the USB cable

1. Open AirDroid Business Desktop Client (Win/Mac), click Non-Root to connect your device and your device will show as the screenshot, click Connect to proceed.

*Tips: If not, please follow Step 1 and turn on the USB debugging mode.

2. Connect your device and PC with a USB cable, check the option "Always allow debugging from this computer," which should pop-up on your device.

Reminders:

1. If the pop-up window is not displayed, go back to Step 1 to reconnect the USB cable or try with another cable.

2. Please make sure the USB debugging mode is enabled properly and the driver of your device was correctly installed.

3. If the above window never appears, reset USB debugging by clicking Revoke USB debugging authorizations.

Tips: Keep the DEFAULT USB configuration when you connect your devices, otherwise, the Non-root procedure will fail after unplugging your device.

3.  When you see this notification, it means the Non-Root procedure is complete!

*Tips: If you can't see the notification above, go back to Step2 and try again.

Part 4. Access your Non-Rooted devices remotely

Go to AirDroid Business Desktop Client -> select your Non-Rooted online device -> click on Remote Control.

*Tips: If your Non-Rooted device is showing Offline after granting Biz Daemon permission, please make sure Biz Daemon is running in the background, and the internet connection is available.

Remember to keep Biz Daemon running on the background.
For connection issues, please refer to Failed to connect to device?

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