Hi Devs/guys,
Today i have just purchased myself the official Iconia A500 Docking station and micro-HDMI cable to test this on my 1080 monior and led tv.
Initial impressions are good however i've noticed that the quality when output the HDMI is very grainey and not as crisp as i had hoped!
Anyways, whilst playing around with the dock through the TV, the remote controls seem ok to get around with easy navigation but i've had to create lots of applications shortcuts as i cannot natively access the 'apps' option with the remote. The play and pause options on the remote also are not application specific etc which is a pain.
A few ideas for this which came to mind are as follows;
1. Is it possible to fine tune or change the HDMI output settings through an application or by modifying any system files on the A500 with root? Features such as having additional hardware profiles which allow you to kill the screen on the A500 and promote all rendering power to the HDMI out so as not to reduce framerates would be nice.
2. Is it possible to create a small application with allows you intercept commands from the remote control and then apply the relevant button command to a mapped profile for a specific app or game?
Did i mention the word 'profile' enough on this?
Just my initial impressions but feel free to comment if you have the dock and remote and encountered other issue or have other ideas!
FIN
Anyone? Lol
I must be making all the boring requests
Hi ddelamareuk,
No, it's a interesting topic , but not so many users have dock and hdmi device
I think request 2 is possible. Acer make lirc related things in kernel, and lirc will make a corresponding keyinput event when it received a ir event.
I will take a research in it, even though I don't have dock station
Thanks
Hey Roggin!
I have more tech than common sense lol
Would be good then in that case if we could create a small app to trap incoming ir commands then map them to a game or app profile for whatever is active on screen!
Is it lazy that i want to do everything with remote?
Thanks for the interest!!
Hey guys,
I spent all night trying to reenable USB on my device. Rebellos and I have been designing bootloaders and screwing with settings which are not normally accessed. So somehow I put my device into MODEM mode so it would try to connect to the computer as a data device instead of a camera/phone. I was seriously thinking my device was borked because I've been working inside it... and while it's a Samsung, it's not totally bulletproof.... So, to make matters worse, some asshole posted an invalid hidden code all over the internet to access factory mode on the Galaxy Camera.
Here's how you access factory mode and change your device between a normal camera and modem. Every other guide on the internet is wrong.
1. Install Nova Launcher from the market
2. hold on the launcher screen until a menu pops up.
3. select shortcuts
4. select Activities
5. select Factory Mode
6. Select Factory Mode FactoryCTRL
7. launch the Factory Mode shortcut you just created
8. use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894102 to locate codes for your device.
I fixed my device with the *#7284# -- Phone Utility (USB Settings) code. Both should be set to PDA.
This technique should work for EVERY device. The codes will vary, but you should be able to access factory modes.
This is very useful information!
I don't see the thanks button.
But anyway, any luck on getting the device to make / receive calls / texts? Or print money at least?
Thank you.
Nevermind....not reading through
AdamOutler said:
Hey guys,
I spent all night trying to reenable USB on my device. Rebellos and I have been designing bootloaders and screwing with settings which are not normally accessed. So somehow I put my device into MODEM mode so it would try to connect to the computer as a data device instead of a camera/phone. I was seriously thinking my device was borked because I've been working inside it... and while it's a Samsung, it's not totally bulletproof.... So, to make matters worse, some asshole posted an invalid hidden code all over the internet to access factory mode on the Galaxy Camera.
Here's how you access factory mode and change your device between a normal camera and modem. Every other guide on the internet is wrong.
1. Install Nova Launcher from the market
2. hold on the launcher screen until a menu pops up.
3. select shortcuts
4. select Activities
5. select Factory Mode
6. Select Factory Mode FactoryCTRL
7. launch the Factory Mode shortcut you just created
8. use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894102 to locate codes for your device.
I fixed my device with the *#7284# -- Phone Utility (USB Settings) code. Both should be set to PDA.
This technique should work for EVERY device. The codes will vary, but you should be able to access factory modes.
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So why or what is the reason for factory mode? In other words, what do we gain by doing this?
what purpose ?
"I fixed my device with the *#7284# -- Phone Utility (USB Settings) code. Both should be set to PDA. "
Sounds feasable to me to at least have the option available
Nice and TKS
ijof9 said:
I don't see the thanks button.
But anyway, any luck on getting the device to make / receive calls / texts? Or print money at least?
Thank you.
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LOL .... Print Money !! LOL:laugh:
Ir0nsh007er said:
LOL .... Print Money !! LOL:laugh:
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thanks so much
Hiya, just curious:
Are you using Nova Launcher just to get access to a dialler?
Thank you.... still can't see a USB mode though
Hi,
New member here and I want to thank you for the link for the code and the tip on using Nova to unlock more stuff from the SGC.
I did what you instructed above but saw that my device already had PDA chosen by default and I still can't see the USB Utilities on my Settings window, nor can I move apps from device to SD.
My SGC only has a few apps installed beyond the factory installed ones. Probably 5 utility and browser apps and about 10 games (kiddie ones like Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Minecraft) etc. and it's already running out of device storage space.
Is it possible to have the enable USB mode? Thanks
davidleetong said:
My SGC only has a few apps installed beyond the factory installed ones. Probably 5 utility and browser apps and about 10 games (kiddie ones like Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Minecraft) etc. and it's already running out of device storage space.
Is it possible to have the enable USB mode? Thanks
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use GL to SD
the code via calculator works in getting into factory mode..
If the connected Camera is listed as being in MODEM mode, you should also be able to connect to it via terminal and using AT commands to set factory mode and available windows "ports". (MODEM, PHONE/PDA, etc.) These AT commands are (modem firmware) device dependent... So unless someone tell me the BP/CP chip used in this device (or send me the modem.bin), I can't tell you which AT commands to use.
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I've found that they use the XMM 6260 as detailed in the THIS post. So If you're very brave in experimenting with these connections, you may want to look into this command:
Code:
AT+XSIO -- Configuration trace and modem (AT) interfaces
[ ONLY do this if you are not afraid of loosing PC connection to Camera! ]
This was a VERY useful post! Thanks! :good:
sorry to revive an old thread, but it seems my GC keeps going back to MODEM mode after a second soft reset. Is there any way to fix this?
thanks in advance,
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
I get a Galaxy NX for 310€ i think for this Price i can try it, when i dont like it's a nice Present for my Girlfriend.... First i try i think nice Android Device nice Display but not a comparison to my Canon 5D in the Night i install some Apps like Cinema FV-5....guys i now nobody intrested in this Device but it's realy Outstanding as a Videographer this is the best ****ing DSLR ive ever seen buying expensive Wireless Microphones? no more i use Bluetooth Video Recording with very high Bitrates ...byebye external Atomos Recorder! Have anyone here an Idea to get Android 5 or a Way to install a modified Camera App that can Record Raw Video or how i can recognize a HD for external Recording or a soundcard over the USB Jack? I dont found anything about this ****ing Dream Thing (((
Thanks !
Great info
I was wondering if it's possible to load these apps on the NP :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickplay.android.bellmediaplayer
I have the APK, but I was wondering the rest of the process (like device restrictions, I know how to get the APK installed).
I tried that before and it didn't work. On a phone or tablet, the device has to be in portrait mode to even select a channel and since a TV is oriented in landscape mode, you won't be able to do much (if anything) with this app on the Nexus Player.
Let's try to make it work then, where you able to at least get the app installed ?
I tried this app again on my Nexus Player moments ago. It can be installed if you sideload it but there are multiple issues. 1) It doesn't work with just the NP remote so you'll need a mouse to get through some of the menus or you'll need to use something like DroidMote. 2) It will default to portrait mode which means that the menus will display sideways on your TV. 3) You can use an app like Ultimate Rotation Control or Set Rotation to keep it locked in landscape mode but either way, even after you log in and select a channel, there's no way to display the video in full screen mode so you'll only be able to see a small box of video in the corner of the screen. It's just not practical to use.
Until now I ran RetroPie on a Raspberry. Now I got a cheap TV box for basically free and was thinking why do I need 2 "boxes" sitting next to the TV? That is how I came across RetroArch. Installation on the TV box is straight forward - also starting. But that is where the fast track ended as I have a "Generic USB Controller". With a bit of luck and playing with the config file I was kind of able moving through the top menu but did not make it to any submenu. Also any USB/bluetooth keyboard that I have was not successful.
The trick is to know that RetroArch seems to be developed for touch screens. OK, give it a try and touch your TV I now have fingerprints on it but no reaction from RetroArch...
Step 1:
Grab any touch screen sensitive device you can get your hands on, e.g. smartphone, tablet, etc.
Download and install TeamViewer Remote Control
Step 2:
Fire up your Android TV box
Download and install TeamViewer Quick Support
IMPORTANT: Download and install the TeamViewer Quick Support Add-On
Step 3:
Start TeamViewer Quick Support on the TV box
Start TeamViewer Remote Control on your mobile/tablet/... and enter the ID from the quick support from your TV box
Agree to and approve to any questions
I could now control my TV box remotely via my 2nd device, started RetroArch and, in there, was able going through all menus and setup my "Generic USB Controller". After saving the setup/config (remotely), I could navigate through the menus as usual by only using the Generic USB Controller.
Note: This does not solve the problem with the controls in the games - in case you have them!
FAQ
Q: After entering the ID for the remote control I cannot connect to the TV box.
A: Install the Quick Support Add-On - that is needed to make the remote control work (at least it was for my case/setup).
Q: I cannot install the Quick Support Add-On.
A: If installation of the Add-On fails or is not possible directly from the app, either download the Add-On as seperate apk or give it a try via the full TeamViewer app.
Q: My controller is now working in RetroArch's menus but not in the games.
A: This is known challenge with RetroArch. My solution was just to get a foot in the door for controlling the menus in RetroArch in case that your controller/keyboard is not recognized by default.
Hello,
Up till now I was using Windows 10's Desktop Projection to mirror screen to my TV.
- it works phenomenally and I'm happy
However, I have another TV which isn't a smart TV, so I bought an android TV Box.
- The Android Box has a preinstalled Miracast app
I want to know a way to use my regular desktop projection to connect to Miracast but that Miracast asks me to confirm a password or PIN that only I know?
- I do not wish to install another app to my PC
- I am okay with installing apps similar to Miracast on my Android TV Box
On the internet I found various applications like LetsView, Reflector 4, AirServer, Mirroring360, ApowerMirror, ScreenBeam Configurator app, Wi-Fi Direct Password-Protected Transmitter, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Miracast Widget & Shortcut app, Miracast Screen Sharing App, Connectify Hotspot, but I fail to realize the potential of all these and which one to pick based on details and preferences (the less clutter, the better. I only need the password protection option).
Is there any app that I can only install to my Android Box and use regular Desktop Projection to connect to it, but that it asks me for a PIN that I have to enter on the device which I am using to connect to that Android Box (in this case laptop)?
If not, what is the closest alternative?
Anyone?