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I apologize if this has come up before, I did search and didn't find anything. I'm looking for a tool that I can remotely control my phone via my windows desktop. I use my phone all day at work listening to music, etc...
I've downloaded the latest release of screencast, and am able to see my phones screen, but no keyboard/mouse input is working so I still have to control the phone from the screen on the phone.
It appears that other people are having the same issue with this app. Anyone got the screencast app working properly on the vibrant or have any other suggestions for different apps?
Thanks,
Jeremiah
What do you mean you downloaded the lastest version of Screencast? I dont see an app called Screencast in the market, only an app that accesses ScreenCast Online videos called ScreenCastsOnline.
androidmonkey said:
What do you mean you downloaded the lastest version of Screencast? I dont see an app called Screencast in the market, only an app that accesses ScreenCast Online videos called ScreenCastsOnline.
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http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
jeremiah_mn said:
http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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Ah, ok. Did you root your device?
androidmonkey said:
Ah, ok. Did you root your device?
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Yep, device is rooted, other people are having the same issue. there are some work arounds other's are using, but didn't work for me. I just tried out vnc server for android and that worked ok, but no landscape mode. And I have to wake up my phone from the screen after it went out to be able to do anything with it, which defeats the purpose for me.
I guess I'll keep searching, the vncserver for android is pretty sweet though.
Been trying to get this, and droid explorer to work all day, with very little luck :/
I'm pretty interested in rooting my Droid X for things like custom ROMs, themes, and lowering voltage use/underclocking for better battery life. The only thing that's stopping me from doing so was an article I read about how certain apps on rooted phones were displaying passwords as clear text. Now as much as I want to unlock the full potential for my phone, I don't want people being able to access my personal data. My question is can someone access my data on my rooted phone if I have Bluetooth/WiFi/GPS disabled? I don't use Bluetooth devices with my phone, I'm perfectly happy with 3G coverage for my phone's internet uses, and I don't really use the GPS feature.
When you "root" your phone all you're doing is gaining Admin privileges. That being said, even in "un-rooted" environments you can have Apps doing crazy stuff. My best recommendation is know what you're downloading, check reviews.
I am aware that rooting gives super user access and access the root directory, but does that mean that other people can access the root directory on my phone over 3G/Wifi/Bluetooth?
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No, you specifically give each app root access when it requests it.
You can then choose to always allow, allow once, or deny.
zanix said:
No, you specifically give each app root access when it requests it.
You can then choose to always allow, allow once, or deny.
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Ok great! Looks like I'm going to root mt Droid X!
im going to root my droid x too did you find a one click process?
hocman22 said:
im going to root my droid x too did you find a one click process?
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I used this YouTube video as a guide and it worked perfectly. Read the comments if you have problems.
tht is the one i am using also but it freezes when it says restarting adb and suggestions?
Same problem. Try changing the USB mode to charge only, if you're still having trouble. I just rooted today and I'm trying to learn the terminology for all things root, bootstraps, rooms and the like.
Good luck, and enjoy rooting!
thanks i actually was able to get mine through by closing all programs running and it took about 10 mins to pass. Also does anyone know if it is okay to turn off usb debugging while rooted?
hocman22 said:
thanks i actually was able to get mine through by closing all programs running and it took about 10 mins to pass. Also does anyone know if it is okay to turn off usb debugging while rooted?
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yes, it's perfectly ok to do that.
So, when plugging it into a monitor and only using the cable, the only options that pop up is the "Multimedia" interface where you can only listen to music or see pictures/videos stored on the phone. Has anyone found a way to do a real video out so you can display your browser or certain apps like Youtube? Or perhaps even enable Webtop so you can view it over just the simple HDMI cable. I hate to have to buy a dock just to use Webtop.
legider said:
So, when plugging it into a monitor and only using the cable, the only options that pop up is the "Multimedia" interface where you can only listen to music or see pictures/videos stored on the phone. Has anyone found a way to do a real video out so you can display your browser or certain apps like Youtube? Or perhaps even enable Webtop so you can view it over just the simple HDMI cable. I hate to have to buy a dock just to use Webtop.
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That's not possible at the moment.
legider said:
So, when plugging it into a monitor and only using the cable, the only options that pop up is the "Multimedia" interface where you can only listen to music or see pictures/videos stored on the phone. Has anyone found a way to do a real video out so you can display your browser or certain apps like Youtube? Or perhaps even enable Webtop so you can view it over just the simple HDMI cable. I hate to have to buy a dock just to use Webtop.
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There is some value in the build.prop file that might enable this.
Look for ro.hdmi.mirror.enable=false
Change to true and reboot the phone.
See if that helps.
you need to be root of course.
clubtech said:
There is some value in the build.prop file that might enable this.
Look for ro.hdmi.mirror.enable=false
Change to true and reboot the phone.
See if that helps.
you need to be root of course.
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Well that worked while the phone was booting. After it detects the HDMI cable it goes back to blank and then lets me choose between doing nothing and Entertainment Mode and none bring back the mirror. It was working fine tho. While it lasted...
clubtech said:
There is some value in the build.prop file that might enable this.
Look for ro.hdmi.mirror.enable=false
Change to true and reboot the phone.
See if that helps.
you need to be root of course.
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In the multimedia mode, is it popping up with the Windows Media Player like big icon's view on the monitor?
If so, there is a "Start Webtop" icon that should kick off the Linux webtop.
Squeak22 said:
In the multimedia mode, is it popping up with the Windows Media Player like big icon's view on the monitor?
If so, there is a "Start Webtop" icon that should kick off the Linux webtop.
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I can't do that. While you are in Entertainment mode you can change anything on the phone or it kicks out and the screen of blank.
AFAIK the Atrix doesnt have true HDMI Mirroring, only the LG Optimus 2X has got that. I might be wrong naturally.
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I can't do that. While you are in Entertainment mode you can change anything on the phone or it kicks out and the screen of blank.
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Right, you need to use the remote or a bt keyboard, I think.
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Right, you need to use the remote or a bt keyboard, I think.
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But the mirroring was working. Except that when it detected the HDMI quickly when I unlocked my phone it went blank and asked me what I wanted to do. Entertainment Mode or Do Nothing and none of them got me back to the mirroring. If anyone has a solution or idea, let me know. I'll test.
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But the mirroring was working. Except that when it detected the HDMI quickly when I unlocked my phone it went blank and asked me what I wanted to do. Entertainment Mode or Do Nothing and none of them got me back to the mirroring. If anyone has a solution or idea, let me know. I'll test.
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Maybe there is an option in to disable that popup message / feature...
I'll be getting the phone tomorrow and i'll take a look.
Mirroring is working - but something is overriding it in the settings.
clubtech said:
Maybe there is an option in to disable that popup message / feature...
I'll be getting the phone tomorrow and i'll take a look.
Mirroring is working - but something is overriding it in the settings.
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Yeah we need to write that down. It was working beautifully. I even so the Moto logo while it was booting and the unlock screen. As soon as I unlocked it OR it detected the HDMI cable, it kicked into another mode and overwrote that = true statement.
I will be rooting it tomorrow so I can dive in and see about getting true mirroring to work. But if we can't get it to do it, this may be a deal breaker for me. I can only assume it is possible somehow.
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Yeah we need to write that down. It was working beautifully. I even so the Moto logo while it was booting and the unlock screen. As soon as I unlocked it OR it detected the HDMI cable, it kicked into another mode and overwrote that = true statement.
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You can try to delete the following two lines from build.prop:
ro.hdmi.default.app=
hw.overlay.path.config=
back it up first!
Let us know if that worked.
I hope it wont cause a boot up problem (it should not but you can never know).
legider said:
I will be rooting it tomorrow so I can dive in and see about getting true mirroring to work. But if we can't get it to do it, this may be a deal breaker for me. I can only assume it is possible somehow.
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It is, theres just something overwriting it. I'm taking one for the time and I'll start looking at everything now and start tinkering with it.
clubtech said:
You can try to delete the following two lines from build.prop:
ro.hdmi.default.app=
hw.overlay.path.config=
back it up first!
Let us know if that worked.
I hope it wont cause a boot up problem (it should not but you can never know).
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That actually made me loose data connection I think? The H+ dissapeared. I have no idea how that has to do with anything but I went back to the back up and everything was fine.
Fixter said:
That actually made me loose data connection I think? The H+ dissapeared. I have no idea how that has to do with anything but I went back to the back up and everything was fine.
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How about just removing:
ro.hdmi.default.app=
and keeping the other one.
any word on this? I would love to enable true mirroring!
how did the droid x do it with this app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gmanapps.realhdmi&feature=search_result
andy2na said:
any word on this? I would love to enable true mirroring!
how did the droid x do it with this app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gmanapps.realhdmi&feature=search_result
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Same here, I desperately want this feature for hdmi out on emulators. I hate Att for crippling features, the bionic has hdmi mirroring listed as a feature.
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How about just removing:
ro.hdmi.default.app=
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That doesn't do anything different. I've got it happily mirroring through the boot sequence, drawing the lockscreen and my security pattern to the TV, but just as soon as it unlocks, Moto's crapware takes over and away it goes. It never comes back until it reboots.
Forgive my relative ignorance with Android-- this is only the second one I've ever owned. Is there a way to bypass the restriction and uninstall either the Entertainment Center or the DockProvider packages? I have a hunch that it's one of those getting in the way of things, but I can't be certain.
anyone know how to get in mirror mode
Ok, so I've downloaded the from MediaFire, done a back up of everything I want saved and took an extra aspirin and Nitro pill just in case I go into cardiac arrest (well advised for me, since I just bricked my 2-month old DX a few days ago using a "one-touch" method for gingerbread).
Now, do I need any specific files or apps in my Xoom before I root it, like Titanium Back up?
Also, please bear with me with this because I am new, but I actually don't know what to do next. I mean, I know I should connect my Xoom (wifi/3g/4g model) using a usb cable. I also have the drivers installed on my computer, but I just don't know where to go to next.
ive always been an adb person so I rooted with that but for something fast and simple id recommend this seems to be workingbfor ablot of people
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
Thanks. I have read that one, but it doesn't tell me exactly what do I do once I download & extract the files (which I have). You'll have to excuse me, but I am just being cautious because of my DX.
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Thanks. I have read that one, but it doesn't tell me exactly what do I do once I download & extract the files (which I have). You'll have to excuse me, but I am just being cautious because of my DX.
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It does tell you what to do:
Instructions:
1. Unzip the tool and all of the folders and files into a directory. Preferably a folder on a root drive. (i.e. c:\xoom )
2. Run the Xoom One Click EXE tool and follow the instructions. Read the prompts carefully.
Ok, but I do know exactly what a "root" file is. When I look at my system (Windows 7, 64 bit), I do not see a file/folder named "Xoom".
Also, is that saying that I do it on my computer, or to the Xoom (putting the rooting files) into it?
Again, please bear with me. Also, I do appreciate your help.
Kamau54 said:
Ok, but I do know exactly what a "root" file is. When I look at my system (Windows 7, 64 bit), I do not see a file/folder named "Xoom".
Also, is that saying that I do it on my computer, or to the Xoom (putting the rooting files) into it?
Again, please bear with me. Also, I do appreciate your help.
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No problem and just to let you know, I have not rooted my Xoom but have rooted my phone.
You need to extract the ZIP file you downloaded somewhere on your hard drive on your computer. The instructions recommend a root drive like c: but I don't think that matters. Just extract it somewhere and know where it is. You run the RootMyXoom.03.exe file where you extracted the file and follow the prompts.
There is nothing needed on the Xoom other than placing it in Debug mode which the tool will tell you how to do that when launched.
You got nothing to worry about
I used the one click method yesterday to root my WiFi Xoom it was easy. even though its really not one click its more like 5 to 10 but if u just read what it tells you to do as its going threw i think my 5 year old niece could follow the directions
Ok, one last thing before I break out the defibrillator and do it.
I have the 3g/4g/wifi model. Should I be on wifi, or 3g mode when I do it?
moz90 said:
I used the one click method yesterday to root my WiFi Xoom it was easy. even though its really not one click its more like 5 to 10 but if u just read what it tells you to do as its going threw i think my 5 year old niece could follow the directions
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Thanks to you too. I see I'm right across the lake from you too.
Kamau54 said:
Ok, one last thing before I break out the defibrillator and do it.
I have the 3g/4g/wifi model. Should I be on wifi, or 3g mode when I do it?
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3g
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Kamau54 said:
Ok, one last thing before I break out the defibrillator and do it.
I have the 3g/4g/wifi model. Should I be on wifi, or 3g mode when I do it?
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Doesn't matter. It does not use your data connection for anything.
All right, it says that I am now zoom zoom Xoom, and to install a govnr (or something like that. Is it done?
Kamau54 said:
All right, it says that I am now zoom zoom Xoom, and to install a govnr (or something like that. Is it done?
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I can't tell you because I have never used it but what is the reason you rooted in the first place? I know the DR Screenshot app only works if you are rooted. Can you install and take a screenshot without error?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995443
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I can't tell you because I have never used it but what is the reason you rooted in the first place? I know the DR Screenshot app only works if you are rooted. Can you install and take a screenshot without error?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995443
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Before my DX went south of the border, I had it rooted. Screenshots are not on my todo list, but overclocking is. I also want the ability to power on/off using an icon in the extended controls.
But basically, I want to get the most out of this $600 toy in speed.
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Before my DX went south of the border, I had it rooted. Screenshots are not on my todo list, but overclocking is. I also want the ability to power on/off using an icon in the extended controls.
But basically, I want to get the most out of this $600 toy in speed.
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Well the message sounds good so I would say you are ok. I only used the screenshot example as a test. Try something that requires root and see if it works.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a program that does the HDMI docking for the phone itself without the dock? i've been reading about it. also wanted to know where to get that and the mirror program "if there is one"?
You mean webtop without the hd dock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193
And here is hdmi mirroring
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988852
ownedbycurry said:
You mean webtop without the hd dock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193
And here is hdmi mirroring
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988852
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Wow thanks .. however all this extra cool stuff seems quite a bit more complicated than anything on an iPhone with Cydia. I can't just get this stuff from the phone it all requires dissecting the phones internal system files?
tripleh3lix said:
Wow thanks .. however all this extra cool stuff seems quite a bit more complicated than anything on an iPhone with Cydia. I can't just get this stuff from the phone it all requires dissecting the phones internal system files?
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the guide says have adb enabled? how do I enable that on my phone, i have usb debugging enabled.. i tried doing it and it wasn't doing anything on my phone.. i was still using it for like 3-4 minutes and nothing was happening. i tried method 1 for the hd dock, the other ones i didn't understand *very new to android*
If you don't know how to use adb, someone made a script for easier installs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015630
I'm not sure if theres a script for the mirroring though.
ownedbycurry said:
If you don't know how to use adb, someone made a script for easier installs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015630
I'm not sure if theres a script for the mirroring though.
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thanks owned! those updated files worked like a charm. thank you so much!