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How to connect Android device to Visual Studio Code?

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Final answer:

To connect an Android device to Visual Studio Code, you need to install the necessary tools, enable USB debugging on your device, and use the PlatformIO extension in Visual Studio Code.

Step-by-step explanation:

Install the Visual Studio Code on your computer if you haven't already. Download and install the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on your computer. Enable USB debugging on your Android device by going to Settings > Developer options > USB debugging. Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable. Open Visual Studio Code and go to the Extensions tab.

Search for the 'PlatformIO IDE' extension and install it. Once the extension is installed, click on the PlatformIO icon on the left sidebar and select 'Initialize'. Configure the necessary settings in the PlatformIO configuration file. Build and run your Android project using the PlatformIO extension in Visual Studio Code.

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