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AndroMouse Server Troubleshooting: Fix Common Connection Issues

AndroMouse Server connects your Android device to a PC to use the phone as a mouse, keyboard, and media controller. Connection problems are the most common stumbling block. Below are focused, ordered troubleshooting steps and checks to resolve the majority of issues quickly.

1. Confirm basic requirements

• Same network: Ensure your Android device and the PC running AndroMouse Server are on the same Wi‑Fi network (same SSID and frequency band).
• Server running: Launch the AndroMouse Server app on the PC and verify it shows the server is active.
• App version: Update both the Android AndroMouse client and the PC server to the latest versions.

2. Check IP address and port

• Find server IP: On the PC server window, note the IPv4 address and port (default 12345).
• Manual connect: In the Android client, use “Manual Connect” and enter the server IP and port exactly.
• Local vs public IP: Use the local (LAN) IP shown by the server app, not a public WAN IP.

3. Firewall and antivirus settings

• Allow through firewall: Temporarily disable Windows Defender Firewall or add an inbound rule to allow the AndroMouse Server executable on the server port (TCP and/or UDP as indicated by the app).
• Third‑party AV: Disable or configure any antivirus/security suite that may block local network traffic.
• Test: After allowing, retry connection. Re-enable protections and keep the rule.

4. Router and network issues

• Client isolation: Check your router for “AP/client isolation” or “guest network” settings; disable isolation so devices can see each other.
• Different bands: If router has 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with separate SSIDs, connect both devices to the same band.
• Restart devices: Reboot router, PC, and phone to clear transient network glitches.

5. USB tethering / Bluetooth alternative

• USB tethering: If Wi‑Fi is unreliable, enable USB tethering on the phone, connect to PC, and use the server’s local IP on that interface.
• Bluetooth: If supported, try pairing via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth connection method in the app.

6. Verify network services and ports

• Port scan: From the PC, use a port check (e.g., telnet IP port) on the server interface to confirm it’s listening.
• Multiple NICs: If PC has VPNs or multiple network adapters, ensure the server binds to the LAN adapter IP; disable VPN temporarily.

7. Check app permissions and battery settings

• Background data: Allow the Android app to run in background and permit background data.
• Battery optimizations: Exclude AndroMouse from battery‑optimizer/saver so the OS doesn’t kill its network activity.

8. Common specific errors and fixes

• “Server not found” — Verify IP/port, disable client isolation, and ensure server is running.
• “Connection timed out” — Open the server port in firewall and ensure both devices are same network.
• Intermittent drops — Check Wi‑Fi signal strength, switch bands, or use USB tethering/Bluetooth.

9. Advanced debugging steps

• Use ping: Ping the PC from the phone (with a network tools app) to confirm basic reachability.
• Check logs: Look for logs in the AndroMouse Server app or enable verbose mode if available.
• Reinstall: As last resort, uninstall and reinstall both server and client apps.

10. When to seek further help

• If problems persist after these steps, note exact error messages, your OS and versions, network setup (router model, bands), and whether VPNs are in use. Contact AndroMouse support or check community forums with those details.

Follow these steps in order — they resolve most connectivity problems quickly. If you want, tell me the exact error message or your OS/router model and I’ll give targeted instructions.