Communicate between Windows C++ Application and Android Device, Via USB

Vibhu Gupta 1 Reputation point
2022-07-12T13:16:11.347+00:00

I need to communicate (via USB) between c/c++ application on Windows 10, and, an android device (Device Model:PAX A910, android version: 7.0).

MSDN suggested two approaches on windows side. 

UWP app: It needs a manifest file that keeps on showing an unending chain of errors.  
WINUSB functions: The example programs available did not detect my device, as per input asked which was class GUID.

LibUSB: The open source Libusb detected the device based on input VendorID:ProductID.

  • The device is detected when USB configuration on device is "adb" and is not if it is "MTP". May be that should not be an issue?
  • The device is restricted, so can't enable Developer mode, hence can't enable USB debugging, though We can install new apps on device.
  • From the example programs, I was able to download Device descriptor and list of 5 interfaces. But other than interface 0, example programs are failing to claim all other interfaces. On windows side what else i am missing?
    What kind of development needs to be done on Android side?
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  1. Limitless Technology 39,351 Reputation points
    2022-07-13T07:20:52.903+00:00

    Hi there,

    You might have a look at cross-platform mobile development with C++.This article describes how to install the tools and third-party software required to develop cross-platform apps in C++ using Visual Studio.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/cross-platform/install-visual-cpp-for-cross-platform-mobile-development?view=msvc-170

    I hope this information helps. If you have any questions please let me know and I will be glad to help you out.

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