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Is There a Way

Is there a way to actually control my phone from my computer? I mean, if I want to send out a text or something and don't want to have to pull it off the dock, or if I want do do something with the phone or whatever and just leave it on the dock, is there a program somewhere that allows that?
I knwo we can create virtual devices and stuff, but I want to take it a step further.

jerry43812 said:
Is there a way to actually control my phone from my computer? I mean, if I want to send out a text or something and don't want to have to pull it off the dock, or if I want do do something with the phone or whatever and just leave it on the dock, is there a program somewhere that allows that?
I knwo we can create virtual devices and stuff, but I want to take it a step further.
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Like, VNC into teh phone? Dunno. But I want this.

i know you can text via sprint website
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eagles16 said:
i know you can text via sprint website
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Yeah, well I dont wanna have to wait 10 minutes for their crap site to load (since the redesign). I want to be able to do whatever I want with my phone like I was 'touching' it, but with my mouse.

Haha have you guys tried PicMe?? Im quite sure that may be what you're looking for. You can control your device with your mouse, and you can use your keyboard to type.
Hope this helps

If all you want to do is control your phone Picme will work, but after trying it last night I found out that it would not work if the screen went to sleep. If you want to be able to access files from anywhere then I will post a thread of what needs to be done to get it to work once I finish getting it setup. Right now i have a website redirect to my phone using dyndns service but have not been able to get any app to recognize my external ip address.
I think I may have gotten something. I will let you know shortly

Hell to the yeah (oH THAT'S NOT COOL TO SAY ANYMORE)

Here is what I want to do.
1. Control my phone from any computer over wifi or internet
2. Access my phone from any computer over wifi or internet
I started messing with android's vnc server here. It looks like our kernel needs to be modified to use it correctly, but it still doesn't allow access to the content on the phone. I can also use swiFTP to access my phone storage over wireless but not through the internet
I have installed dyndns on my phone and have a website redirect to my phone and can verify that it does work because I used it for Picme.
I have also tried another ftp server, but could not get it to work over the internet.
Here is an app that is suppose to work on the phone as avnc server, but I can't get it to work..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6896000#post6896000
i can't work on any of this until later tonight.

i dont know if its completley possible, itll be a little difficult

What's crazy is in the past 2 days I have seen 5 threads started on xda about this same thing which I found doing searches. Do people not search.
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This is a start
http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
It's slow and can only be accessed through usb.

webcam

Is it possible to use nexus 7 as a webcam online ? Websites don't seem to see the camera or mic ? Is there a hack or app that will fix this ?

I would love to see this!

Go to the Play Store and get IP Webcam. This will stream video for you.
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UKpav said:
Go to the Play Store and get IP Webcam. This will stream video for you.
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I want to use tablet as a webcam not stream video , that app dose nothing like that . Thanks tho

Not sure what you really want
You asked for an app that will allow the use of the Nexus 7 as a webcam on the Internet. If you are not streaming video, how are you going to use it?
With the app mentioned, it makes the output of the front facing camera available for access on your LAN or via the Internet assuming you setup your router properly. And webcam reading software works fine with it.
The camera is poor for that type of use for two reasons. 1) it is facing forward not out the back, and 2) it is not a very high resolution camera. Unless you were placing this somewhere in a fixed position, it is very hard to control as it ends up with an upside down image and is hard to point.
You can see it using webcam capture programs like tinyCam monitor from another device. It doesn't provide audio output.
If that is not what you are asking for, you need to provide a better description.
Screen capture of the output of the app mentioned above from a windows box using Active Webcam attached.

krelvinaz said:
You asked for an app that will allow the use of the Nexus 7 as a webcam on the Internet. If you are not streaming video, how are you going to use it?
With the app mentioned, it makes the output of the front facing camera available for access on your LAN or via the Internet assuming you setup your router properly. And webcam reading software works fine with it.
The camera is poor for that type of use for two reasons. 1) it is facing forward not out the back, and 2) it is not a very high resolution camera. Unless you were placing this somewhere in a fixed position, it is very hard to control as it ends up with an upside down image and is hard to point.
You can see it using webcam capture programs like tinyCam monitor from another device. It doesn't provide audio output.
If that is not what you are asking for, you need to provide a better description.
Screen capture of the output of the app mentioned above from a windows box using Active Webcam attached.
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Thank u and yes Your right 100% , but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?

biggofer said:
Thank u and yes Your right 100% , but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?
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You need a chat app on your device then... not a webcam app.
I don't use MSN anything so I am not familiar with it or what that service provides, but something like
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=miyowa.android.microsoft.wlm
might be a start.

biggofer said:
Is it possible to use nexus 7 as a webcam online ? Websites don't seem to see the camera or mic ? Is there a hack or app that will fix this ?
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Trying to get Chat Roulette going, eh? Just kidding. I don't think websites will work and you probably need an app.
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I've visited a website that uses HTML5 instead Flash or Silverlight for their video on my GNote, and it worked with the built-in cameras. I don't recall the name of the website, but it was a chatroulette-like tech demo for HTML5. Once people start switching away from Flash we'll start seeing this more. It's pretty rare at the moment.

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Trying to get Chat Roulette going, eh? Just kidding.
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So, no luck for chatroullet users on nexus 7 ? That's a downer ...
If anyone come up with a solution for the chatroullet fans, I would apreciate the reply.
Thanks
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Theres another app called droidcam wireless webcam. You download a desktop program to go along with the app. It works through wifi or usb, I used it through usb about a year and a half ago. From there, i ran it through manycam, which is a virtual webcam program, by selecting it as the video feed. At that point, it should work with any program and internet website...such as chatroullet . You should just select manycam as your default camera and it should work. I used it with skype though, so i cant verify if it works or not..but in theory it should.
Again, i keep saying should, because it might not work right away. It definitely took a bit of play with the settings (and lots of unplugging and replugging) before i got it to be functional. I'll be able to test it tomorrow night if you didnt get it up and runing, as i am currently on vacation.
cheers
...but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?
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EDIT: sorry, i misread this post. I cant help you with that one, but if you wanted to use it as an external computer webcam...see above .

Using IP Webcam, this is easy to do...
Download the latest Manycam program. In sources, select your ip webcam,( http://192.168.1.129:8080/videofeed )(example)
In your chat program select Manycam as the source.
That's going through windows, as far as using the nexus 7 by
Itself, its not possible.

Use Google Cloud Print to print from your tablet...

Seems a lot of people are not familiar with this service.
Google offers a free service through which you can print from your tablet wirelessly to any printer connected to your computer. It is pretty simple.
1. Download Chrome Browser on your desktop.
2. Go to Advanced Settings Link in Settings.
3. Scroll down to "Google Cloud Print"
4. Click "Manage Print Settings...", and pretty much follow the instructions from there.
Then on your tablet,
1. Download "PrinterShare" from Play Store.
2. Follow instructions. When given the option you will choose Cloud Printer.
3. Print by sharing your document with your PrinterShare. Works best if you share it as an image file.
4. You can adjust the layout of the printed document just prior to printing.
That's it.

Yeah. You can use print share mobile too. I find the interface a tad better and while it does have a pay portion there is no limit for charge for printing through Google cloud print with it. However I've never paid attention to if you can print through the share option with this as I normally save the file then print it.
I've almost got myself talked into a Samsung printer to print directly from snotes.
Edit: just checked and you can print via share as well.

Yeah the share thing is helpful because you can obviously print directly from websites. It also compresses the website into a .pdf for you prior to printing.
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Just checked snotes and it looks like you can print via share from there if you choose share as an image file. The hand written notes only take up 1/4 of a normal piece of paper this way though. Not sure about anything else like drawings.

Nefariouss said:
Just checked snotes and it looks like you can print via share from there if you choose share as an image file. The hand written notes only take up 1/4 of a normal piece of paper this way though. Not sure about anything else like drawings.
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Oh really? Cool will have to check that.
** Just make sure your desktop computer isnt sleeping or it wont work. For me notes took up whole page.
Ok i see. If you use the Printer Share app then yeah it prints them small. However, if you want to print multiple pages you have to use Printer Share. The Cloud Print app only works on individual pages.
OK, If using PrinterShare you can select "printer options" then "size to page" and notes will fill entire page
Yeah PrinterShare definitely the way to go here.
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Epson has Epson iPrint as a free app in the Play store. It works with a bunch of their printers, including mine. I can print straight from my tablet to the printer - without going through the Internet or another computer.
And I can scan straight from my printer (it's an all-in-one) to my tablet, too.
So, when shopping for a new printer, maybe check to see if the manufacturer has an Android app like what Epson has. Or get an Epson. Supporting manufacturers directly, who are supporting Android, seems like a good idea to me.

Thanks. Good heads up on that.
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stuartv said:
Epson has Epson iPrint as a free app in the Play store. It works with a bunch of their printers, including mine. I can print straight from my tablet to the printer - without going through the Internet or another computer.
And I can scan straight from my printer (it's an all-in-one) to my tablet, too.
So, when shopping for a new printer, maybe check to see if the manufacturer has an Android app like what Epson has. Or get an Epson. Supporting manufacturers directly, who are supporting Android, seems like a good idea to me.
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Brother has these features as well - and have an Android app. Even cooler - don't need to have the printer/scanner connected to a computer...

TheWerewolf said:
Brother has these features as well - and have an Android app. Even cooler - don't need to have the printer/scanner connected to a computer...
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Right. My Epson printer isn't connected to a computer, either. It has WiFi and an Ethernet port, so it's just on my home network.

Just tried this..
Printed perfectly and very easy to use :good:

Dear mitchelvii !
Tx so much for this tip ! Works like charm also with multiple accounts
Now I can print-send handwritten docs and notes home and to my clinic. Better than FAX :good::good::good::good::good:

troed said:
Dear mitchelvii !
Tx so much for this tip ! Works like charm also with multiple accounts
Now I can print-send handwritten docs and notes home and to my clinic. Better than FAX :good::good::good::good::good:
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I was born in Germany so we need to stick together
** I also recommend and app called Camscanner HD. It allows you to scan documents into your tablet using the camera.
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CamScanner pro is on all of my devices from SGS II to 10.1 . Wouldn't know how to do without ..........
Liebe Grüsse nach Deutschland :highfive:

Works with Kodak
I have a Kodak WiFi printer linked up to Google Cloud Printing, and have confirmed that this works great. I print from Lecture Notes using the Cloud Print App.

tommyschw said:
I have a Kodak WiFi printer linked up to Google Cloud Printing, and have confirmed that this works great. I print from Lecture Notes using the Cloud Print App.
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Try PrinterShare, it is a more robust app.

I installed Cloud Print last night on my GN 10.1 and it is working fine. But I can't figure out how to print anything from either Office Suite or Polaris Office. Doesn't seem to be a way to send the files anywhere, Any ideas?

DiggerG said:
I installed Cloud Print last night on my GN 10.1 and it is working fine. But I can't figure out how to print anything from either Office Suite or Polaris Office. Doesn't seem to be a way to send the files anywhere, Any ideas?
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In Polaris Office open the File Browser at the bottom left. Check mark the file you wish to print. Then click the solid black arrow at the stop right and choose Printer Share to print it.
In Office Suite you can share a document by going to the folders view and checkmarking the documents you wish to print then clicking the Share button at the top right. Then just select your Printer Share app from the list and you are good to go.
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Thanks, Mitchellvii. I missed the check file step. Still looking in Polaris as I favor that program to work with.

DiggerG said:
Thanks, Mitchellvii. I missed the check file step. Still looking in Polaris as I favor that program to work with.
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Read my comment again. I found the solution in Polaris and changed it.
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mitchellvii said:
Read my comment again. I found the solution in Polaris and changed it.
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Well done!! Many thanks.

Take over phone using a tablet

Hi all,
I recently bought a nexus 7 and i already own a nexus s.
What i want to do is take over my phone using my tablet, so i can use whatsapp and text app's. But also others.
Does anyone know if there is an app that will let me do this?
I have searched but found nothing.
Thanks a lot.
Cheers,
Predrag
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If you mean mirror your phone to your nexus then no.
If you mean you you want to be able to text from your tablet:
TabletTalk
TabletSMS
Check them out?

I'm not sure if the nexus s supports mirroring via the usb port, but if it does then you could probably use your tablet as a display to your phone
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The downside is that the usb ports on both will be permanently occupied
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Wilks3y said:
If you mean mirror your phone to your nexus then no.
If you mean you you want to be able to text from your tablet:
TabletTalk
TabletSMS
Check them out?
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No, i dont want to mirror it rather take it over, like using remote desktop on windows pc.
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If you mean using your tablet to receive text and calls then theres this app called "tablet talk" on the market. You will need to have either both Bluetooth ON or you can do it over wifi i think.
Hope it helps.

You guys are misunderstanding him. What he wants is a remote-control app for his tablet so he can control his phone, and although he wants it to seemingly make things "easier" by using his tablet to text, my solution isn't the best and smoothest option (but it works). Your best bet is to use an IM app that supports all the protocols you want to chat through and have it installed on both your phone and tablet. Like someone mentioned, to get SMS on your tablet you'll need something like TexTab.
Anyway, my solution works, if you use the app "Droid VNC Server" on your phone, and then use a VNC-Viewer either on your Tablet or on your PC. The "Droid VNC Server" is free, but the official VNC Viewer is not. There may be alternatives, though.
Droid VNC Server: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5vbmFpcHMudm5jIl0.
Another VNC Viewer I found which seems free "Android VNC-Viewer": https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFuZHJvaWQuYW5kcm9pZFZOQyJd
I can confirm that the "Droid VNC Server" and a VNC Viewer on your PC/Tablet works to view your phone's screen on your tablet and even control your phone through your tablet as my dad often needs help with his phone. All he does is start the Droid VNC Server app and I have his IP saved, and I just connect.
It's slow, but it gets the job done if you really need it.
Good luck!

EddieN said:
You guys are misunderstanding him. What he wants is a remote-control app for his tablet so he can control his phone, and although he wants it to seemingly make things "easier" by using his tablet to text, my solution isn't the best and smoothest option (but it works). Your best bet is to use an IM app that supports all the protocols you want to chat through and have it installed on both your phone and tablet. Like someone mentioned, to get SMS on your tablet you'll need something like TexTab.
Anyway, my solution works, if you use the app "Droid VNC Server" on your phone, and then use a VNC-Viewer either on your Tablet or on your PC. The "Droid VNC Server" is free, but the official VNC Viewer is not. There may be alternatives, though.
Droid VNC Server: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5vbmFpcHMudm5jIl0.
Another VNC Viewer I found which seems free "Android VNC-Viewer": https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFuZHJvaWQuYW5kcm9pZFZOQyJd
I can confirm that the "Droid VNC Server" and a VNC Viewer on your PC/Tablet works to view your phone's screen on your tablet and even control your phone through your tablet as my dad often needs help with his phone. All he does is start the Droid VNC Server app and I have his IP saved, and I just connect.
It's slow, but it gets the job done if you really need it.
Good luck!
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Thank you, this is what i meant. Now i just need the right apps. Dnt like the controls on the viewer part.
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Android to pc

Is there anyway to get your android screen to come up on your pc and remotely run apps on your pc. Plus control the pc itself like remote desktop.

Cjen1987 said:
Is there anyway to get your android screen to come up on your pc and remotely run apps on your pc. Plus control the pc itself like remote desktop.
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Not sure about running the screen on the pc, but I use Pocketcloud for remote desktop. Hope this helps.

I'm not sure what you're looking for, but you could just run apps on your PC using BlueStacks.
OTOH, I have an app on my Nook Touch that can be controlled from my Kyocera Rise or my PC.

Renate NST said:
I'm not sure what you're looking for, but you could just run apps on your PC using BlueStacks.
OTOH, I have an app on my Nook Touch that can be controlled from my Kyocera Rise or my PC.
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what is the name of the app?
I am using bluestack for a while, problem is that u can´t use google play at all. so u have download the apps on your phone and then copy to the pc.

Bluestacks is not as fast as your phone.
You must be facing low performance in it...
Even if you have a gaming ATi or Nvidia card

KindsKoPP said:
what is the name of the app?
I am using bluestack for a while, problem is that u can´t use google play at all. so u have download the apps on your phone and then copy to the pc.
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If u want to download apps directly to pc from play try "apk leecher" its very nice .:laugh:
here is d officila link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894
Hope i got u

Air droit might be the piece of software, you would like.
Usage:start the app airdrie, access your through a browser on your pc.
Second possible app is Droid vnc server. Not tested but seems like a remote desktop contrôle for android
I hope it helps
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Really the best and easiest way to do that without emulation is to get a mhl cable assuming your device supports it. Then you'll have a mirrored connection on your pc monitor or TV if you want and can use it like your phone.
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Cjen1987 said:
Is there anyway to get your android screen to come up on your pc and remotely run apps on your pc.
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Don't know about that but you can run run Android apps on your PC using BlueStacks or WindowsAndroid:
Code:
bluestacks.com
socketeq.com
Cjen1987 said:
Plus control the pc itself like remote desktop.
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It think what you're looking for is a VNC app!
Code:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Network_Computing

Get vnc server apply from market to connect from your pc to phone use tight vnc java it worked for me.
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Donot use bluestacks its irritating , it makes pc to become slow that too win 7 means its waste.so one more similar to this is youwave.
Link given below....
http://youwave.com/download.html
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Cjen1987 said:
Is there anyway to get your android screen to come up on your pc and remotely run apps on your pc. Plus control the pc itself like remote desktop.
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Think your looking for a remote desktop tool try team viewer the mobile version think thats what you are after:laugh:

jsmith203344 said:
Think your looking for a remote desktop tool try team viewer the mobile version think thats what you are after:laugh:
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teamviewer for mobile is only working with samsung devices and not for others device so far i know..

Can we connect phone to TV

yes with adaptor
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Nice try, but...
XICO2KX said:
Don't know about that but you can run run Android apps on your PC using BlueStacks or WindowsAndroid:
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bluestacks.com
socketeq.com
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As far as I've seen on SockteQ's page and product brochure, it is targeted to tablets, and not for trivial smartphones (i.e. gives a view of an Android tablet screen in the prog window). Their efforts are great, but there's no clue for the trivial handsets user.