DeskBridge PC – Installation & First Setup (Windows)

You downloaded this as a ZIP file from the DeskBridge Android app.
Follow the steps below to install DeskBridge on your PC and connect instantly via QR.

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1) Extract the ZIP
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1. Open the ZIP file you downloaded.
2. Click “Extract all…” (Windows) and choose a folder (for example: Desktop\DeskBridge).
3. After extracting, open the extracted folder.

You should see something like:
- DeskBridge-Setup-0.2.9.exe
- (optional) win-unpacked/
- (optional) .blockmap files
- this instruction.txt

IMPORTANT:
Do NOT run the installer directly inside the ZIP.
Always extract first.

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2) Install DeskBridge
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1. Double-click: DeskBridge-Setup-0.2.9.exe
2. If Windows SmartScreen appears:
   - Click “More info”
   - Click “Run anyway”
3. Follow the installer steps until Finish.

After installation, DeskBridge will appear:
- in the Start Menu
- and (optional) as a Desktop shortcut

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3) Allow Windows Firewall (very important)
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On first run, Windows may ask for Firewall access.

✅ Allow access on:
- Private networks (home Wi-Fi / LAN)

❌ You can leave Public networks unchecked.

If you block Firewall access, your phone will NOT find the PC.

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4) Open DeskBridge on PC and show the QR code
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1. Launch “DeskBridge PC” from Start Menu.
2. In the main window, you will see:
   - a Pair Token
   - a QR code for pairing

Keep the PC app open.

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5) Pair from Android (Instant)
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1. Open DeskBridge on your phone.
2. Tap: “SCAN QR (PAIR RAPID)”
3. Scan the QR code shown on the PC.

Done.
The phone will automatically fill IP/ports/token and connect.

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6) Quick test (File transfer)
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On Android:
- Tap “Pick file” (or use Share → DeskBridge)
- Select any file (image/video/pdf)
- It should appear on PC in the DeskBridge downloads folder.

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Troubleshooting
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A) Phone can’t find the PC
- Make sure both devices are on the SAME Wi-Fi network
- Make sure Firewall is allowed on “Private networks”
- Keep DeskBridge PC open

B) QR pairing works but file upload fails
- Check that DeskBridge PC is running (not closed/minimized to tray only)
- Try again and watch the Logs in DeskBridge PC

C) Mirroring / control needs ADB
- For mirroring over Wi-Fi you must enable Android “Wireless debugging”
  (Developer Options) and pair/connect ADB.
  File transfer & clipboard do NOT require ADB.

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Uninstall
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Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps → DeskBridge → Uninstall

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Support
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If you need help, contact: support@millo-android-store.ro