Does focus3 have to be connected to wifi?

[JoeJ]

I am trying to use the VBConsole app to apply a new activation code to my headset.  On the device settings tab, I select USB in the drop down and can see my headset without any issues.  However over on the devices tab, I see my headset listed but it always shows as disconnected.    Because it shows disconnected, I cannot apply a different group/activation code to my headset.  If I do connect my device to wifi, it will show as connected and then I can update it with a different activation code.

Is there a way around the requirement to be connected to wifi to apply these activation codes?  Perhaps a manual process through adb or some other technique to get the activation code installed?