Other uses for Galaxy S4 besides a phone? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
Have this phone lying around, was thinking of finding a use for it other than a phone? Anyone know if its possible to run linux on it instead of android? Any other interesting projects anyone is aware of?:silly:

cantenna said:
Hey guys,
Have this phone lying around, was thinking of finding a use for it other than a phone? Anyone know if its possible to run linux on it instead of android? Any other interesting projects anyone is aware of?:silly:
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Hahaha, a phone is a phone BUT there is a few silly suggestions, one of my friends used his old phone as a kitchen clock, also you might use it as a sim only phone, or you can use it for music only.

Gps navigation system.
Ftp server
File server
DVR for cctv
ODB car interface
Tv
Radio
Personal assistant (lexy)
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Old school gaming console. Like GBA, NES, SNES, Sega Genesis etc.

Thanks guys. Seems like such a waste to just thow these things away.

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Nav4all

Would it be possible to get this to work on the Universal?
www.nav4all.com
I tried but no luck so far
rene01 said:
Would it be possible to get this to work on the Universal?
www.nav4all.com
I tried but no luck so far
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why would you want to. This is a java app designed for mobile phones, you are much better off with a proper app designed for Pocket PCs.
In any event I always have had terrible problems with java mobile apps that request connectivity.
Its like putting a renault clio engine in a ferrari
You're absolutly right.
The fact is, i totaly doesn't need it.
I have nav in my car and TT on my Universal.
Just always want to know how things are working...
I gess I know now, as you say I have allways terrible problems with java apps
thanks ..

'Would like to use Sprint Mogul by HTC (Titan) hardware keyboard on desktop...

Hey, Everyone,
I would like to take on a lil' pet project (but, 'could be a group effort). What I'd like to do is use my Mogul's hardware keyboard as a USB and/or bluetooth keyboard on Windows XP/Vista and *nix machines. Any ideas on where to start, or H3LL!, does anyone know of a prog already? Y'figure you can use your Titans as a webcam, modem, WiFi router, and flash drive, so why not use the keyboard?
Thanks, Everyone.
kain144000 said:
Hey, Everyone,
I would like to take on a lil' pet project (but, 'could be a group effort). What I'd like to do is use my Mogul's hardware keyboard as a USB and/or bluetooth keyboard on Windows XP/Vista and *nix machines. Any ideas on where to start, or H3LL!, does anyone know of a prog already? Y'figure you can use your Titans as a webcam, modem, WiFi router, and flash drive, so why not use the keyboard?
Thanks, Everyone.
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im not knocking your idea at all.
but in my opinion that would be horrible. i've never encountered a time in my life where a pc didnt have a keyboard, and as much as i love the mogul FOR it's full keyboard, it's still a noghtmare to type on it.
im actually not bad with it, if only the keys were a tad wider, so i wouldnt press two of them at the same time
kain144000 said:
Hey, Everyone,
I would like to take on a lil' pet project (but, 'could be a group effort). What I'd like to do is use my Mogul's hardware keyboard as a USB and/or bluetooth keyboard on Windows XP/Vista and *nix machines. Any ideas on where to start, or H3LL!, does anyone know of a prog already? Y'figure you can use your Titans as a webcam, modem, WiFi router, and flash drive, so why not use the keyboard?
Thanks, Everyone.
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I applaud your efforts, but seriously, that's just weird man.
have to admit, the only reason I would do this would be for the geek factor of it all...
and those are the reasons that I dream of installing a web server on a toaster.
I don't think I'd use the hardware keyboard any more than I'd use a web server.
have it admit, it's an intriguing idea, though... for the geek factor... to learn to do it...
thats a really good idea. i would like to see that program because im wiring a sever to all my tvs and i dont want that big keyboard in the way of things
I always seem to get mixed reviews about the idea...
atomiix said:
thats a really good idea. i would like to see that program because im wiring a sever to all my tvs and i dont want that big keyboard in the way of things
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Thanks. Usu ppl think it's a bad idea, but what about when ya'd like something a bit more "remote controlesque" to control your iTunes? I'd rather use my tele's keyboard, rather than walk around w/ my full sized bluetooth keyboard, y'know? Anyway, can anyone point me in the right direction? Maybe a prog already out, or a lil' tutorial on writing a prog to do this?
watson540 said:
im not knocking your idea at all.
but in my opinion that would be horrible. i've never encountered a time in my life where a pc didnt have a keyboard, and as much as i love the mogul FOR it's full keyboard, it's still a noghtmare to type on it.
im actually not bad with it, if only the keys were a tad wider, so i wouldnt press two of them at the same time
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How about for use with a Playstation 3 system? Using the controller to type is a drag.
ive seen my brother control his mac/itunes with a nokia bluetooth enabled phone before so im sure you're not too far off
You know, if the mogul could be made as an extension to the pc, and vice-versa, it would be amazing. Most people don't really need, or know what to do with, this type of functionality. But then again, lets admit -- we are not regular people, are we? This is a great idea on the edge of pioneering a host of new posibilities of inter-device integration.
I often will watch movies, type on msn (wishing i had a webcam), etc... why not save ourselves the money to buy all this extra hardware, and look for a solution that can use the resources we already have?
Now, that being said, it is going to be very hard to program and/or find someone to program this type of functionality for us. Firstly, they must be very good at coding ppc AND pc apps. Secondly, these would be low-level functions or would require ingenious workarounds.
But, as my two cents, have you ever thought of using vnc to do what you needed? Maybe it wouldn't be as 'clean' as you might like it, but it could effectively do what you needed, and can work via wifi, bluetooth, EVDO/1X, and even USB. Beyond that, i might look at programs like WM5torage which uses the USB port to emulate a USB device (in this case a storage drive).
Good luck, and great idea!
EDIT: Try re-openning this thread in the Dev section, maybe you might get some feedback there?
You'd need a blueooth HID driver if i remember right, that'd be a decent place to start...
*delurk*
I'd love to use my Mogul as a bluetooth keyboard for my Asus R2H.
*relurk*
kain144000 said:
Hey, Everyone,
I would like to take on a lil' pet project (but, 'could be a group effort). What I'd like to do is use my Mogul's hardware keyboard as a USB and/or bluetooth keyboard on Windows XP/Vista and *nix machines. Any ideas on where to start, or H3LL!, does anyone know of a prog already? Y'figure you can use your Titans as a webcam, modem, WiFi router, and flash drive, so why not use the keyboard?
Thanks, Everyone.
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here's a start.. i have a similar setup.. xp machine hooked to projector for my main entertainment.. haven't set this up yet.. but it's worth a shot. can be used via activesync connection or bluetooth PAN/WiFi
http://www.aacompserv.com/AACompWeb/Modules/PPCTablet/WhatIsIt.aspx
another, though not as advanced:
http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/
excellent roundup/explanation.. (scroll down to see the actual reviews)
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53973
hunterdg said:
http://www.aacompserv.com/AACompWeb/Modules/PPCTablet/WhatIsIt.aspx
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This prog's not yet compatible w/ WM6
hunterdg said:
http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/
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This prog was actually a very good find. 'More convenient than RDP'in' the
Desktop to control music remotely, but having this knowledge makes this link,
hunterdg said:
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53973
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irrelevant, since I'd like to use the PPC's keyboard, solely, @ the desktop machine. Thanks for all o'the help, though. I'd actually gone ahead and d/l'd Salling Clicker.
But, still, does anyone have any other ideas, or want to work on it?
fyi, the fact that it doesn't list compatibility with wm6 doesn't mean that it's not.
hunterdg said:
fyi, the fact that it doesn't list compatibility with wm6 doesn't mean that it's not.
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No, I have it already, and know from experience that it won't run on my Mogul. I'd thought it unnecessary to mention it since I'm mainly lookin' for hardware keyboard functionality, anyway.
I would consider porting over an existing solution, ie Synergy ( http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/ ).
this would be a good idea to use with a media center PC... I've been searching for a good solution to no avail (VNC isn't fast enough)
I would love to use it as a keyboard with my PS3, or 360. The PS3 would probably be easier, as I'm not sure if 360 accepts Bluetooth.
SephirothWGP said:
I would love to use it as a keyboard with my PS3, or 360. The PS3 would probably be easier, as I'm not sure if 360 accepts Bluetooth.
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Bump....I wouldn't mind using it on my PS3 as well.
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Ya hear that, developers out there? The ppl want to use their WM* devices' H/W keyboards on PCs and consoles. I'm sure you guys can get it done.

playstation 3 apps?

is there anything out here that people use for their ps3s?
i imagine with bluetooth and being able to install linux the possibilities are endless and work as a great media player through my phone
I would like to know if there's a program that I can install to make my phone a Controller for my PS3....
the bluetooth that the PS3 uses is propriatary to SONY, it's not the common protocol, so there isn't much hope for other devices to control the PS3 system.
Remote Android for PS3
Whosdaman said:
I would like to know if there's a program that I can install to make my phone a Controller for my PS3....
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Blueput Droid in the market has some cool features that you can do to your Sony, using your Android. You need to have CM7 though if your phone is not on the list of supported devices.
Also if youre interested, You can pair your DualShock3 Controller with your Android and play games on your phone via local, roms, emulators etc. all over Bluetooth from what I read.. Hope this either helps or motivates you. Remember if you DONT root your phone and explore then exploit all the things that your Android CAN do, then YOU do not OWN your phone. IT owns You!
up for answers.
pls thanks for me.

Lets help eachother enjoy the X1 even more. What do you do on your X1?

I just got my X1, and the lag has got me down a bit :\
However, I'm still sure that its a great phone, and has tons of potential.
The thing is... before I got the phone, I had so many ideas of what I wanted to do with it. But now that I have it... I'm completely blank o_o
What have you guys been doing with your X1s?
How are you enjoying it?
Nippero said:
I just got my X1, and the lag has got me down a bit :\
However, I'm still sure that its a great phone, and has tons of potential.
The thing is... before I got the phone, I had so many ideas of what I wanted to do with it. But now that I have it... I'm completely blank o_o
What have you guys been doing with your X1s?
How are you enjoying it?
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The first thing is forget about the stock rom and try some cooked rom.
lol, well this is my first winmo phone, so I really dont know what I'm doing
No clue how to flash a new ROM and dont wanna risk bricking my phone by screwing up >.>
In addition to the regular texting and im'ing. I use it to listen to music watch movies, do quick editing on office suites, streaming with orb.Also used for taking photos and videos and uploading to facebook.
It all comes down to the apps I suppose.
Satnav
Podcasts (stupid word for audio streams)
RSS feeds
VNC
Minutes manager
Telemarketing blocker
C# IDE
It's like a little computer. There's not much it can't do. TV on demand would be nice.
at45 said:
It all comes down to the apps I suppose.
Satnav
Podcasts (stupid word for audio streams)
RSS feeds
VNC
Minutes manager
Telemarketing blocker
C# IDE
It's like a little computer. There's not much it can't do. TV on demand would be nice.
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what do you use for podcasting? and a C# environment???? (wow - which is that?)
"and a C# environment???? (wow - which is that?)"
http://www.geocities.com/hrowson/wm5_software/index.htm
Rudegar said:
"and a C# environment???? (wow - which is that?)"
http://www.geocities.com/hrowson/wm5_software/index.htm
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Yep, and pRSSreader will do all your podcasts if you enable 'download enclosures' in the settings.
Rudegar said:
"and a C# environment???? (wow - which is that?)"
http://www.geocities.com/hrowson/wm5_software/index.htm
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That is awesome!!! Being a .Net developer myself, i'm excited to try this one out...
the best thing i do is to unlock everything on my rom without flash them so i dont have to void my warrenty and got touch flo 3d pannel, coreplayer to watch high quality movies, i got a 16gb to store all of them!
I currently use on my X1:
-Subsembly FinPhone (real mobile banking from all over the connected world)
-TTQV Pathaway (Moving Map and GPS Tracking Software)
-Basic4ppc Version 5.80 (BASIC IDE for PPC)
-complex Pocket Excel sheets i.e. for forecasts, financial calculations,
budgeting, event planning
And: I'd really like to try vsNotepad (by VirtualSpaghetti) but it suffers from an uncalibrated UI
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C# IDE
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Please let me know about more about this IDE which sounds like to be one running on the PPC.
so short
snoman
Wow, sounds like you guys are all doing such professional things with your X1s
Im still trying to get used to mine and finding the right programs..
Where do you guys find your programs? Ive only looked at places like handango and getjar.
I use the following
Online:
Orb
Logmein
Windows Live Mesh
Google Maps
Offline:
Tomtom
Coreplayer
Resco File Explorer
Worms (awesome game)
snoman said:
Please let me know about more about this IDE which sounds like to be one running on the PPC.
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Well it's a C# IDE. Very nice too. Get it from here, and see what you think. It doesn't need to be installed: it just runs.
Speaking of cool apps for PocketPC, PocketBlender is a great idea, but I find it unfinished and unstable. Does anyone know of other free CAD viewers?
TrackMe is nice. Again, I'd be interested to hear of alternatives since Trackme depends on .net and an SQLserver.
Nicetrack looks to be brilliant, but it doesn't work on the X1. Apparently only a minor source-code tweak is needed to fix this.
Nippero said:
Where do you guys find your programs? I've only looked at places like handango and getjar.
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I just think what I want, then enter it into a search engine along with the words "for Windows Mobile" or "for PocketPC"
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This seems like a good place to mention OBD II on the X1. Somewhat of a challenge since we need to use the MicroSDIO for a comm interface, and www.obd2cables.com have a minimum order of 250pc for custom cables. OBD II is the thing which mechanics use to look at what's gone wrong with your car. I've not had any luck starting topics on the subject.
Nice one Pyrojester
I didn't realise LogMeIn was available for windows mobile. Now I can work while i'm away from work/home.
bluebirds1927 said:
Nice one Pyrojester
I didn't realise LogMeIn was available for windows mobile. Now I can work while i'm away from work/home.
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Awesome isn't it? Truly mobile computing.
hi pyrojester,
do u mind showing the URL where i can purchase the worms game?
- Watching movies
- Listening to music
- surfin the web
- read/write blogs
- phone stuff (of course)
- taking pics/vids
- tweaking the system *lol*
- mass storage
- office docs
- writing longer docs
- ...
I use it to access VNC computers or remote desktops. It's quite useful for FTP access too.
You can do pretty much what you want with it.
Though WVGA is great for VNC, remote desktop, FTP browsing, Corecodec, Xnview, TomTom, MSN (IM), and of course mails.
nothing as i amm still trying hard to tweak it LOL

[Q] Usiing a Powerpoint Clicker to click through slides on Xoom?

Quick question I have Documents to Go paid version but i cannot get a clicker to work on the slides. Ive tried all the Office programs in the market and haven't had any luck yet The Xoom works great for on the go presentations but having to walk over to the device and flip the slide takes a lot of time during a presentation with tons of people watching.
Thanks for the help!
I'm curious about this too. I just ordered my XOOM and need to use it to teach with. I hope their is someway to make this work!
bluetooth keyboard perhaps? Or, a correctly mapped wii remote?
I wonder if I could install the Android Server Remote. Then use my phone to connect through the wifi and do it that way?
Anyone?

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