Hi All,
I don't actually have a Samsung Galaxy S4 but I have a friend that does, I have a HTC DNA. He posed me with a good question. Is there anyway to have a Windows 7+ computer recognize when you have your phone connected to the same wireless network so it will launch an Application or do a task such as play a song on the windows machine? I assume it would be the same for any Android Phone. He isn't against installing a program on his computer and an App on his phone. The only thing like this that I could see was a wake on LAN App that turned on the computer, but what if the computer was already on and you just wanted it to run a task? Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any additional questions.
This isn't really S4 specific but Bluetooth would be the better way to go.
See here for ideas:
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-make-your-smartphone-automatically-unlock-your-s-510592193
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I was wondering if this is possible. I've heard of people using ICS Control to turn it into a hotspot, but I no longer have a working WiFi card. I just got a new computer with Windows 7 and all I can do is use the built-in Internet Connection Sharing that comes with WinMo until I get a long ethernet cable to wire from my router to my room.
So I was wondering if it's possible to use the phone's ability to receive WiFi to share that connection with the computer. I'm sure there's some way for it to be done. Any suggestions?
I have the same question
same situation here.
After some searching, I've found a program called "Serialtunnel" and "wmtunnel" that is supposed to do just that, however I cannot find any working download link...
Let me know if you find anything.
http://www.wmwifirouter.com/
Will work as wifi to usb, making your phone a WIFI usb adapter. I use it with my desktop when hooked to my TV in the livingroom, rather than a 35 foot cord.
Its as simple as= plug in phone, start Wmwifirouter , touch wifi to usb button.
Battery charges while working so it doesn't kill it.
phone's ability to receive WiFi to share that connection with the computer can only be obtained if your phone allows to do so. check out the official site of your phone developrs. there will definitly be some considerations about this
Two solutions
Found two programs that do just this, both work on Windows Mobile (and unfortunately not on Symbian), but are supposed to do just what you're looking for.
ICS Control
Serial Tunnel
IF anyone figures out how to get this (converted) to run on a Symbian device... Thanks.
Anyone?
Bumping to re-ask question.
WIFI
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I'm looking for a program that can "Wifi to USB" on a symbian (Nokia) phone.
In other words, I want to use my phone as a wireless adapter for an old pc without wifi.
would prob get more luck asking in a symbian forum
I've been looking all around on forums and google, and it seems like alot of ppl are having this problem, but I couldn't find the solution.
I cant for the life of me figure out how to sync my Samsung Focus (Rogers) to my 32 Bit Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 laptop. At first I thought I was supposed to use Zune, but the guy on the technical support line said I had to use Kies. Neither program could detect my Focus when I plugged it in. I got confirmations sounds from BOTH the phone and the PC, but nothing from either program. I use the same USB port for my iPod, so thats not the problem. And Ive tried uninstallations, reinstallations, rebooting the phone, resetting to factory settings, and Im using the same cord that came with the phone.
PLEASE, someone, please tell me how to fix this. Im ready to throw both my laptop and cell out the window.
Thanks,
Ross
Hi Ross. You suppose to use Zune only (I don't know what a tech. support guy is talking about). Do the following:
- download and install latest Zune;
- get a 100% working USB<->micro-USB cable (it's important);
- connect Focus to PC, drivers should install automatically, Zune will start and ask you to do same simple steps.
You'll need a valid LiveID (create one on the PC) and (optional) you may initialize additional services like Microsoft LiveDrive or Facebook.
Kies is the Samsung PC sync app/firmware update app for Samsung's Android phones like Captivate. Not for WP7 phones.
All WP7 phones use Zune to sync, but only for media (song and video) and firmware updates, nothing else. You can't sync your Outlook directly to your phone. Nor can you sync any files directly to your phone.
Hi all,
After binning my totally bricked Galaxy Tab P1000 after trying to update to ICS I am today the proud owner of a Nexus7
I have vowed not to root it or do anything other than update when offered.
However I know I am not very good with computers but I cant connect the Nexus to my laptop that is running on Ubuntu.
I do not have any windows enabled computers so is there an easy way round [must be easy for me!] in connecting via usb. would like some documents and photos transferring onto the new device
One other problem : how do I stop the clicks when I type? I have unticked what I thought in the sound options?
You need divers I believe search Google for them
Check this: http://411technology.wordpress.com/...er-mtp-device-for-file-transfers-under-linux/
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Hi all,
After binning my totally bricked Galaxy Tab P1000 after trying to update to ICS I am today the proud owner of a Nexus7
I have vowed not to root it or do anything other than update when offered.
However I know I am not very good with computers but I cant connect the Nexus to my laptop that is running on Ubuntu.
I do not have any windows enabled computers so is there an easy way round [must be easy for me!] in connecting via usb. would like some documents and photos transferring onto the new device
One other problem : how do I stop the clicks when I type? I have unticked what I thought in the sound options?
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So my YoCam camera arrived, and excited to receive my new kickstarter toy, I tried to connect it to my phone following the basic instructions.
Phone sees and connects to the device via wireless, but the app refuses to connect. However using other android phones will allow me to connect to the camera, using exactly the same process., so it does not appear at least at a basic level, an android or an app issue.
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions, or can suggest some troubleshooting tools so i can get a better view of what is going on.
Thanks
Hi, Not that this helps: I have exactly the same but on a Samsung Note 3 running cyanogenmod 6.0.1. When connecting to my Samsung tab S2 with standard Android no problem.
Are you running a alternative rom on your phone or standard?
Edit: see also Faq at getyocam.com
Hi guys /girls
Quick question for those that understand networking etc.
I know from my phone how to connect to my home pc via wifi. Works instantly, fast and I can push /pull files easily.
What I cant seem to do is the same from my android head unit to phone. I thought that was what dlna was supposed to do.
Both android, unrooted 7 and 8, and I have specially got a mini router for the car.
But everywhere I search for info, its always about using android to connect to a pc. Is it not possible to 'share' a folder in android and access it easily from another android on the same wifi lan?
So in essence, apps on head unit would see the 'networked (phone) folder and that would be as accessible as a local one. :laugh: