Telnet from Linux to Android devices I am attempting to telnet from my Ubuntu commandline to my Android phone and pad using the following syntax:

&gt; telnet 192.168.0.4 

Trying 192.168.0.4... 

telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused


But, I get that error message above when I try both devices.

Can anyone help with this?
Android does not include a telnet daemon. Use the included android debug bridge (meant for development or power users). It comes with the official SDK ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/ ).


Install both "tools" packages
Enable USB debugging in your phone settings
run ./platform-tools/adb shell in yor sdk folder (needs approprate USB rights for your phone)


You then have a local shell on your phone.

If you definitely need access over network install an ssh server app (search play store for SSHDroid or QuickSSHd). You might want a secure shell server on a mobile device that connects to multiple maybe unsafe networks like public hotspots.