Documentation
Installation
Andora runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). No extra drivers or setup — ADB is bundled and ready to use.
Andora.exe directly — no installation needed. Settings are stored alongside the executable.System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Android: Android 6.0 or higher
- USB Drivers: Install from your device manufacturer if the device isn't detected
Auto-Updates
Andora checks for updates on startup. When a new version is available, a notification appears and you can install it with one click. You can turn this off in Settings → General.
Connecting via USB
USB is the most reliable way to connect. You only need to do this setup once per device.
Multiple Devices
Connect as many devices as you like — each appears as a separate row. Use Ctrl+Click to select multiple devices for batch operations. Free users can install to up to 2 devices at a time; Pro users have no limit.
Free vs Pro
Andora's core features are free forever. Pro is a one-time payment that unlocks everything.
Batch install to multiple devices
File Browser
Media Browser
Device Info
Auto-updates
Up to 2 devices at once
Screen Recording
Screenshots
Wireless ADB
Instant Replay
App Management
Logcat Viewer
Device Lab
Theme Customization
Unlimited devices
See pricing for regional prices. No subscription — pay once, use forever.
Activating a License
Sign in with Google (Recommended)
If you purchased with an email linked to a Google account, just sign in and your Pro license activates automatically.
License Key
If you have a license key from your purchase confirmation email, go to Settings → Account, click Enter License Key, paste your key, and click Activate.
Deactivating
To move your license to another PC, go to Settings → Account and click Deactivate. Your license is freed immediately and you can activate it on a new machine.
APK Installation Free
Install apps on your Android device without the Play Store. Supports standard and split APK formats.
Supported Formats
.apk— Standard Android app.xapk— Split APK bundle (APKPure).apks— Split APK set (SAI).apkm— APK Mirror bundle
Installing
Install Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Clean Install | Removes the existing app and all its data before installing — useful for a fresh start. |
| Allow Downgrade | Installs an older version of an app that's already installed. |
| Keep APK on Device | Saves the APK file to your device's storage after installation. |
| Grant Permissions | Automatically grants all app permissions at install time. |
Wireless ADB Pro
Connect devices over Wi-Fi — no USB cable needed after the initial setup. Requires Android 6+ for basic wireless mode; Android 11+ unlocks wireless pairing without ever needing a USB cable.
Method 1 — Switch USB to Wi-Fi (Android 6+)
The quickest method if the device is already connected via USB:
Method 2 — Wireless Debugging (Android 11+)
Method 3 — Auto-Scan (Android 11+)
Open the Scan tab in the Wi-Fi dialog. Andora scans your local network and lists nearby devices with wireless debugging enabled — click one to connect.
Method 4 — Manual IP
On the Manual tab, enter the device's IP address and port (default 5555), then click Connect.
Screen Mirroring Pro
View and control your Android screen on your PC in real time with very low latency. You can interact with the device using your mouse and keyboard.
Starting Mirroring
Select a device, then click the Mirror button in the toolbar or press Ctrl+Shift+M. A window opens displaying the device screen live.
Video Settings
Configure in Settings → Scrcpy:
| Setting | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Video Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265 uses less bandwidth; H.264 has broader compatibility |
| Max FPS | 30, 60, 120 | Higher FPS requires a USB 3.0 port |
| Bitrate | 4, 8, 16, 32 Mbps | Higher = sharper image, more CPU usage |
| Resolution | Original, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 480p | Lower resolution reduces latency over Wi-Fi |
| Audio | On / Off | Requires Android 11+ |
Gaming Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| UHID Keyboard | Simulates a physical keyboard — useful for games that don't respond to normal keyboard input. |
| UHID Gamepad | Passes a connected gamepad through to the device. |
| Stay Awake | Prevents the device screen from sleeping during mirroring. |
| Turn Screen Off | Turns the device display off while still mirroring — saves battery. |
Screen Recording Pro
Record your Android device's screen and save it as a video file on your PC.
Recording
Select a device and click the Record button in the toolbar. The button turns red and shows a timer while recording. Click again to stop — the file is saved automatically.
Save Location
Set your save folder in Settings → Scrcpy → Recording save location. Choose a fixed folder or select "Ask each time" to pick a location for each recording.
Video codec, FPS, bitrate, and resolution are configured separately from mirroring under Settings → Scrcpy.
Screenshots Pro
Capture your device's screen and save it as an image to your PC. Select a device and click the Camera button in the toolbar, or press Ctrl+Shift+S. The screenshot is saved to the configured folder instantly.
The save folder is shared with screen recordings — configure it in Settings → Scrcpy → Recording save location.
Instant Replay Pro
Andora continuously buffers your device's screen in the background. When something happens worth keeping, press a hotkey and the last few seconds are saved — no need to start recording in advance.
Setting Up
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Buffer Duration | 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes |
| Frame Rate | 15, 30, 60 FPS |
| Quality | Low, Medium, High, Very High |
| Auto-start | Begin buffering automatically when a device connects |
Device Info Free
A complete spec sheet for any connected device. Access it from Management → Device Info. Click any value to copy it to your clipboard.
App Management Pro
Browse and manage all installed apps on a connected device. Access from Management → Apps.
Browsing Apps
Apps load with icons and version info. Use the filter tabs to switch between All, User, and System apps. The search bar filters by app name.
Actions
- Launch — Open the app on the device
- Uninstall — Remove the app
- Clear Data — Wipe the app's saved data and cache
- Disable — Disable without uninstalling (system apps)
- Force Stop — Kill the app immediately
Select multiple apps to bulk-uninstall them from all connected devices at once.
File Browser Free
Browse and manage files on your device's storage. Access from Management → Files.
Navigation
Use the breadcrumb path bar to navigate folders. Quick-access buttons jump to common locations: Internal Storage, Downloads, DCIM, Pictures, Music, Movies, and Documents. Switch between Grid and List view using the view toggle in the toolbar.
File Operations
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Upload | Drag files from your PC onto the file browser, or click Upload |
| Download | Right-click a file → Download |
| Delete | Right-click → Delete |
| New Folder | Click the New Folder button in the toolbar |
| Rename | Right-click → Rename |
| Copy / Cut / Paste | Right-click → Copy or Cut, then navigate to a folder and right-click → Paste |
| Search | Use the search bar to filter files in the current folder |
Logcat Viewer Pro
Stream live logs from your Android device in real time — useful for monitoring app behavior and diagnosing issues. Access from Management → Logcat.
Controls
- Start / Stop — Begin or end log capture
- Pause / Resume — Freeze the display without stopping capture
- Clear — Clear the current log view
- Export — Save captured logs to a text file
Filtering
- Log Level — Show only Verbose, Debug, Info, Warn, Error, or Fatal entries
- App Filter — Filter logs by a specific installed app
- Search — Text search across all log entries
Display Options
Auto-scroll keeps the view pinned to the latest entry. Soft wrap wraps long lines. Keep history retains logs when you stop and restart capture. Use the font size controls in the toolbar to adjust log text size.
Device Lab Pro
A set of tools for testing your device under different conditions. Access from Management → Lab.
Memory
Shows current RAM usage with a real-time progress bar — a quick way to check how much memory is available on the device.
Quick Actions
- Kill All Background Apps — Close all apps running in the background
- Clear Package Caches — Free up storage used by app caches
- Reboot — Reboot the device normally, into recovery, or into bootloader mode
Network Throttling
Simulate slower network conditions to test how your apps behave on real-world mobile connections. Choose from presets — 5G, 4G LTE, 4G, 3G, 2G — or set custom bandwidth and latency values.
Media Browser Free
Browse, preview, and export photos, videos, and audio files from your device. Access from the Media tab.
Use the type filters (Images, Videos, Audio) and search bar to find files. Click any image or video to open a fullscreen preview. Select files and click Export to download them to your PC, or Delete to remove them from the device.
Settings Reference
Open with the gear icon or Ctrl+,.
General
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | App UI language — see supported languages. |
| Auto-check for updates | Check for new versions on startup. |
| Confirm actions | Show confirmation dialogs before deleting or uninstalling. |
| Device refresh interval | How often Andora checks for device changes: 1s, 2s, or 5s. |
| Start at login | Launch Andora automatically when Windows starts. |
| Minimize to tray on close | Keep Andora running in the background when the window is closed. Required for Instant Replay. |
Installation
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Clean Install | Default state for all new installs. |
| Allow Downgrade | Default state for all new installs. |
| Keep APK on Device | Default state for all new installs. |
Scrcpy (Mirroring & Recording)
Mirror and Record settings are configured independently so you can use different quality for each.
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Video Codec | H.264, H.265 |
| Enable Audio | On / Off (Android 11+ only) |
| Max FPS | 30, 60, 120 |
| Bitrate | 4, 8, 16, 32 Mbps |
| Resolution | Original, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 480p |
| Save Location | Fixed folder path, or "Ask each time" |
Keyboard Shortcuts
All shortcuts can be changed in Settings → Shortcuts. Click any shortcut to remap it, press your new key combination, then save. Click Reset All to restore defaults.
| Action | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Settings | Ctrl+, | |
| Wireless ADB | Ctrl+W | Opens Wi-Fi connection dialog |
| Refresh Devices | Ctrl+R | Re-scans for connected devices |
| Take Screenshot | Ctrl+Shift+S | Pro — uses selected device |
| Mirror Screen | Ctrl+Shift+M | Pro — uses selected device |
| Save Instant Replay | Ctrl+I | Pro — saves buffered clip |
Appearance Pro
Customize Andora's look from Settings → Appearance.
Theme
Choose Dark, Light, or System (follows your Windows color preference). You can also toggle quickly with the theme button in the toolbar.
Accent Color
Pick from 12+ preset accent colors — Amber (default), Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet, and more. The accent color applies to buttons, highlights, and active indicators throughout the app.
Device List Columns
Toggle which extra columns appear per device: Battery percentage, Temperature, and IP Address.
Languages
Change the language in Settings → General → Language. No restart required.
| Language | Language | |
|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese | |
| German | Korean | |
| Spanish | Portuguese (Brazil) | |
| French | Russian | |
| Italian | Simplified Chinese |
Troubleshooting
Device not detected
- Make sure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
- Look for an "Allow USB Debugging?" dialog on your phone and tap Allow.
- Try a different USB cable — some cables are charge-only and don't transfer data.
- Try a different USB port. USB 3.0 ports (usually blue) are more reliable.
- Install USB drivers from your device manufacturer (Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.).
Device shows "Authorize on device"
Unlock your phone and look for a dialog asking to allow USB debugging. Tap Allow. If the dialog never appears, go to Developer Options, tap Revoke USB debugging authorizations, then reconnect.
APK installation fails
- Enable Install Unknown Apps on your device (Android 8+).
- To install an older version, enable Allow Downgrade in install options.
- Make sure there's enough free storage on the device.
Screen mirroring won't start
- Make sure a device is selected (highlighted) in the device list.
- Try a lower resolution or bitrate in Settings → Scrcpy.
- For wireless mirroring, ensure both device and PC are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Wireless connection drops frequently
- Use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi band if your router supports it.
- Keep the device and PC close to the router.
- Some routers have AP Isolation enabled — turning it off allows device-to-PC communication.
Instant Replay stops buffering
- Enable Minimize to tray on close so Andora keeps running when you close the window.
- The device must stay connected for buffering to continue.
Contact & Support
Need help with something not covered here?
- Email: andora.app@gmail.com
- Website: getandora.in
When reporting a problem, include your Andora version, Windows version, device model, and Android version — it helps us respond faster.