What this will and wont do...
Will...
1. Allow you to run any x86/x64 Windows software from any Android device using the RemoteApp function of Remote RDP.
2. You can use the trackpad and right click of the transformer so most if not all functionality of the native windows app will be available to you.
3. You can create a shortcut for the app directly on you homescreen.
Will not
1. run the program natively in Android
2. run locally (ie you need a network connection)
3. grant you super powers
Requirements:
1. Remote RDP Paid version by Yongtao Wang (~$10) https://market.android.com/details?id=org.toremote.serversmanager
2. Windows 2003 Server or above machine as RDP Host (If anyone knows how to enable "Run Program on Startup" from the desktop versions of Windows RDP Hosts Let us know. Im actually using Windows Server 2008 for my setup)
3. Slight working knowlege of RDP (I will keep everything as extensive as possible and have screenshots all over but you might need to know a bit of whats going on)
--The average setup will must likely be a Win2008 VM running on your daily desktop dedicated to just this. If you need help just post your question, I monitor this thread regularly and update OP to clarify this more and more.
Instructions:
1. Download and install Remote RDP from Android Market. (Link above)
2. On your Windows Server, enable remote desktop connection. (Note your IP address)
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2.5 Make sure to install the app on the windows server by going to "Control Panel>Install Application on Terminal Server"
2.7 Then Go to "Administrative Tools>TS RemoteApp Manager" Should look like this
2.9 Note the full path with file name for the app (you will need this later)
3. On TF run Remote RDP and select menu>add
4. Fill in the following
-Host: IP address of windows machine noted earlier
-User/Password/Domain: Optional...this will prompt you when you run the app or if you dont care about security or you have total control then put it there (be aware of risks though...)
-Color: leave alone for now not important
-Screen button: press it and select 1280x750 This resolution works best for TF because of the Android Bar that persists throughout.
-Program: fill in the path to the program excecutable in the box here that you noted from your windows machine... I know I didnt mention earlier. Ill edit again later.
-Name: use this to name what you want your shortcut to be named on your homescreen (not shown on screenshot)
My example
5. Hit back button
6. Select your app to test it (Ill add more test steps when I edit again...ie you should test if RDP is working before filling in program etc. This is just first draft to get the faster people up and running noawz!)
7. If your app runs good...back out of it using HC back button. BTW, this is full Excel on Android! with usage of TF Trackpad and right click...
7.5 Save to TF Storage (in the options if you notice that there was a check box for "SD Card" it actually mounts your internal storage to the Remote Server and allows you to save to it!
8. Longpress your app and select "Home screen shortcut".
More Info to come...please comment on your experience with this. I will answer troubleshooting questions too.
Thanks to...
- Azhad for his Thread earlier today "RDP Terminal service client, with FULL trackpad and external mouse support" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136359
- Yongtao Wang for his mastery of RDP...Check out his other work. I think they have a full working secure HTML 5 RDP Client.
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Just looking for confirmation.
This is different from logmein and splashtop in that once you connect you are creating a shortcut on the TF desktop to a specific program on the Windows machine. And once setup, when you click on the shortcut it auto starts RDP and opens the windows app only in the RDP window on the TF so you are virtually using the program from windows as opposed to controlling the entire windows desktop from within RDP?
i wonder if this could be used to say play videos from the host computer. Or maybe netflix.
While PhoneMyPC is slightly more expensive I think it's quite a bit better than your method above. It's a bit more versatile and I get a faster response time with it (over wifi) than RDP on my TF.
Each to their own though ofc.
proplayer44 said:
Just looking for confirmation.
This is different from logmein and splashtop in that once you connect you are creating a shortcut on the TF desktop to a specific program on the Windows machine. And once setup, when you click on the shortcut it auto starts RDP and opens the windows app only in the RDP window on the TF so you are virtually using the program from windows as opposed to controlling the entire windows desktop from within RDP?
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Yes. This is virtually using the program from windows from within your TF. Basically you are running an x86/64 app from a personal cloud!
Side note: I was testing and googling to get it to run programs residing on an xp machine and couldnt get it to work and couldnt googforce my way through it. If anyone finds a way to "Run application on startup" from an RDP session with an XP host please share. I will update OP with the info. (Guess its Windows Server 2003 and up for now)
JMQUINT00 said:
i wonder if this could be used to say play videos from the host computer. Or maybe netflix.
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Yes. Give it a try. You will need to set colors and have it be local network. Dont know RDP performance for video over WAN but guessing it will suffer due to overhead. Also over LAN may not be optimum. You may want to just convert or use some type of VLC streaming or something like that. I dont know how to do that but someone might post a link later if they know.
stuntdouble said:
While PhoneMyPC is slightly more expensive I think it's quite a bit better than your method above. It's a bit more versatile and I get a faster response time with it (over wifi) than RDP on my TF.
Each to their own though ofc.
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Does this open just a windows program alone with no desktop and allow use of trackpad and rightclick? If not then you dont understand the purpose of this thread (no disrespect). I currently use Logmein and WYSE Pocket Cloud for the functionality you speak of "Plain old connection" to remote PC, but what this thread is about primarily is the usage of an x86/64 app from windows on Android in a simulated fashion that makes it virtually seemless as and Android app. Try it out, you will see the difference. Use Word or excel as an example.
nothing happened. tried windows 7 and server 2008, it would remote in and do nothing. tried to open IE, couldnt get it any way I tried.
daweiteh said:
Does this open just a windows program alone with no desktop and allow use of trackpad and rightclick? If not then you dont understand the purpose of this thread (no disrespect). I currently use Logmein and WYSE Pocket Cloud for the functionality you speak of "Plain old connection" to remote PC, but what this thread is about primarily is the usage of an x86/64 app from windows on Android in a simulated fashion that makes it virtually seemless as and Android app. Try it out, you will see the difference. Use Word or excel as an example.
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Yes you can do via their 'execute actions' which lets you run any command line code. I've not tried to run anything at startup using this though. It lets you use usb mice, the trackpad, etc. I'm not sure if every piece of software can be run so it feels seemless or not but it's probably possible with it.
dude2k5 said:
nothing happened. tried windows 7 and server 2008, it would remote in and do nothing. tried to open IE, couldnt get it any way I tried.
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I will update OP with more info on the windows side of it. Dont know if 7 will work but 2008 is great. (meant to rhyme)
When you save, where do the files save to?
newtybar said:
When you save, where do the files save to?
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See OP at step 7.5
I just added this because you asked a very good question and even I didnt know until checking it out. This is getting better and better...
Only Windows Server 2003/2008 will let you launch individual apps, normal version don't have Terminal Server and remote apps. Those who want such functionality should consider running Windows Server 2008 with VMware Workstation or VirtualBox.
RemoteApp Manager was the key. Worked once I got that. Thanks a lot for the screenshots. So awesome!
edit: also, found this but I couldnt get it to work with my desktop. I have yet to try a fresh install though. I will try at work next week. http://geekswithblogs.net/twickers/archive/2009/12/18/137048.aspx
Might be a stupid question, guys:
Has anyone tried this over 3G? If so, how does it perform?
Through using SplashtopHD, my Transformer is becoming my work machine (as i connect to my desktop at home)... this works well, although the lack of proper mouse support can be frustrating.
If this works over 3G, it even sounds like the right-click on the keyboard dock / touchpad would work...
Can someone confirm this will work in windows 7 pro?
Trevor_g said:
Might be a stupid question, guys:
Has anyone tried this over 3G? If so, how does it perform?
Through using SplashtopHD, my Transformer is becoming my work machine (as i connect to my desktop at home)... this works well, although the lack of proper mouse support can be frustrating.
If this works over 3G, it even sounds like the right-click on the keyboard dock / touchpad would work...
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This works over 3G just set colors accordingly if you have bandwidth issues. This works better than Splashtop.
Curtisbeef said:
Can someone confirm this will work in windows 7 pro?
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RDP inherently works on win7pro just like XP. The solution for running just the app without the desktop will only work with the server versions AFIK.
daweiteh said:
RDP inherently works on win7pro just like XP. The solution for running just the app without the desktop will only work with the server versions AFIK.
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Will running just the app work on Windows 7 Ultimate? Thats not considered a server version is it?
Id really love to see a way to do this without running a old operating system...
Curtisbeef said:
Will running just the app work on Windows 7 Ultimate? Thats not considered a server version is it?
Id really love to see a way to do this without running a old operating system...
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You can use windows 7 ultimate for rdp but the remote app functionality is part of terminal services in the server os. Win 2008R2 is the Server version of Win 7. It is the latest server edition and came out with 7.
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Using these instructions you will be able to run your phone as an X11 client.
Terminology:
X Server: An X "server" is the display server. It shows the screen that you would see on a remote client.
Basically, this will allow you to run applications on your phone and use your computer monitor and keyboard as the screen/input. This is very useful if you do any development on your phone.
Install Debian on your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=448
Install Xming Mesa and Xming Portable Putty. http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/
Start up xming.
Install openssh-server on your phone under Debian: "apt-get install openssh-server".
Set up a Putty connection to your phone. Make sure you have X11 forwarding enabled. Save the settings.
On your phone enable X11Forwarding in your /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Restart your SSH server: "/etc/initd/ssh restart"
Disconnect from Putty and reconnect to your phone with the saved settings.
X should now be working.
I've attached an image of me running emacs, xclock, and xterm on my phone.
That's really neat, though it almost seems like a waste. I mean is there really enough space to get full gtk/qt enviroment? Wouldn't it make more sense to just use screen and vim, or in your case emacs? Though perhaps my thinking is to limited, I guess things accomplished here would translate over to the next android phone. Anyways, I likey. Keep up the work, it is appreciated.
dissonance said:
That's really neat, though it almost seems like a waste. I mean is there really enough space to get full gtk/qt enviroment? Wouldn't it make more sense to just use screen and vim, or in your case emacs? Though perhaps my thinking is to limited, I guess things accomplished here would translate over to the next android phone. Anyways, I likey. Keep up the work, it is appreciated.
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I have a 16GB sd card. There is plenty of space.
Depending on the speed of the phone, i'd do it. I know ts limited to 300 something mhz if the full 500 was used itd make a good server of some kind. saw a g1 for £185 as much as a small linux pc and it could use 3g as a backup internet connection or something. either way its a great proof of concept. ill try it out when i get home!
Please confirm i uderstand right. This is method to run X applications on phone but viewing their GUI on PC? Right?
hmepas said:
Please confirm i uderstand right. This is method to run X applications on phone but viewing their GUI on PC? Right?
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That's correct
So it's helpful if you are on a computer with adb and the USB driver for Android installed but you want to use X apps on it, but its not helpful for using X apps directly on your phone and being able to use them on the go...
native android xserver using opengl / gles ?
What about running an XServer on the device, do you know about some opengl / gles X server that can be ported to NDK ? any other tracks are welcome too
Regards
After spending the last 45 minutes or so trying to figure this one out, I figured I'd document it for the next person that tries this. It's not particularly hard, but it's not quite as straight-forward as expected, either.
Virtualbox is an open source virtual machine host, allowing you to run one operating system from inside of another. Since some of the AOSP stuff requires a Linux or OS X box, and I don't have a spare machine currently, I figured I'd create an Ubuntu VM and use that.
I've tested this using a Vista x64 host with an Ubuntu 9.04 guest, but I don't see any reason it shouldn't work with other versions of Windows.
If you're not familiar with Virtualbox, here's a basic walkthrough on setting up the VM itself:
http://moxiefoxtrot.com/2009/04/23/installing-ubuntu-904-in-virtualbox-202/
It's for Virtualbox 2.2, but the process is the same for Virtualbox 3.
Next up, wggdlr previously posted a helpful how-to on setting up the Android SDK on Ubuntu that you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508
Now here comes the voodoo magic part. Normally you can set up USB devices to pass through to the guest OS just by clicking the USB icon at the bottom of the VB window and checking the device. Unfortunately, Windows grabs onto the device at a low enough level that if you try this, VB will error out on trying to grab the device.
Here's how we get around that:
* Shut down your VM.
* Plug your G1 into your computer's USB port and allow Windows to recognize it.
* In the main Virtualbox window, select your Ubuntu VM and then click on the USB properties link:
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* Then click on the green plus icon to add a new USB filter, and select "HTC Android Phone [0100]":
which should give you this:
* Click okay and close out the preferences window
* Unplug your G1
* Start your Ubuntu VM
* Now plug your G1 back in. You should see a device manager pop-up in the corner of your screen telling you that Windows is installing a Virtualbox USB Device.
From here, you should be able to use ADB from your guest operating system. I did reboot my VM one time after the VB USB device finished installing just to be sure, though. The only caveats should be that the phone must be unplugged when you start Virtualbox and you have to plug the phone in after you start your VM each time. If you need to use fastboot from the VM, you'll need to repeat this process with the phone loaded into the bootloader as the phone reports itself slightly differently to the host OS in fastboot mode.
Basically, what's happening here is that Windows is very touchy about the G1 USB device for some reason, and once it gets hold of it, it doesn't really want to give it up. I had a bit of a hard time getting ADB drivers for Windows installed on this same machine for this reason. What we've done here is set up a filter so that Virtualbox grabs the device on plug-in before Windows sinks its teeth into it.
Enjoy!
great
Thanks! I was trying to get this to work on winxp sp3 etc but I can't seem to get a connection. Going to give this a try tonight
welcome to the world of linux...
soon u will throw away your xp and vista and stay on ubuntu or other linux distro..
the only thing u'd ever run on virtualbox in the future may just be your main M$ operating system now..
hehe
farbird said:
welcome to the world of linux...
soon u will throw away your xp and vista and stay on ubuntu or other linux distro..
the only thing u'd ever run on virtualbox in the future may just be your main M$ operating system now..
hehe
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Heh, I've actually been a Linux user for about a decade and a Mac user for almost five years now. It just happens that everything I have at home right now is running Windows. Vista on my gaming rig and W7 on my netbook.
Also, just a heads up, but for some reason you may need to close and restart VB between sessions. Gonna take some trial and error to figure out exactly what the problem is, but I'm mostly happy to have it working at all now.
Great tutorial!
Okay, after playing with it a bit more, it looks like the magic combination is that your G1 has to be unplugged when you open Virtualbox and then plugged in after you've started the VM. For whatever reason, it looks like if you start VB while the phone is plugged in, it'll still be unable to grab the device.
Alright, found one more roadbump here that has to be addressed - looks like the phone reports itself differently for normal debug and for fastboot. So if you need to use fastboot, you'll have to boot the phone into the bootloader and then create a second filter for it in Virtualbox.
Thanks! I downloaded/installed VB last week and was planning on trying it out. Now, when I start working with it I'll know how to make it work!!
Subcribed to thread!
shaneaus said:
Thanks! I downloaded/installed VB last week and was planning on trying it out. Now, when I start working with it I'll know how to make it work!!
Subcribed to thread!
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Not a problem. I was somewhat surprised that this hadn't been documented before me.
I was thinking of playing around and learn to cook my own rom or at least tweak my fav rom.
Good guide. Thanks a bunch.
I realize this is an old thread and as such the situation may not completely apply, but I'm trying to get my Ubuntu 11.10 guest (Win7 host) access my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (LTE) via adb and I'm failing. It works great in Win7, and I've tried everything in this thread. Virtualbox even looks like it gets the right USB device, but "adb devices" gives me nothing. Any suggestions?
Edit: a simple lsusb shows me that the USB devices (specifically, the phone) aren't being accessed by Ubuntu. So I'll investigate that some more.
strikeir13 said:
I realize this is an old thread and as such the situation may not completely apply, but I'm trying to get my Ubuntu 11.10 guest (Win7 host) access my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (LTE) via adb and I'm failing. It works great in Win7, and I've tried everything in this thread. Virtualbox even looks like it gets the right USB device, but "adb devices" gives me nothing. Any suggestions?
Edit: a simple lsusb shows me that the USB devices (specifically, the phone) aren't being accessed by Ubuntu. So I'll investigate that some more.
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any news yet? I am using e4gt and just set up my repos now i need the device specific files to get it working for a test build. Thanks
Edit: the op trick worked. I am on lisa via virtualbox and adb crazy
I cannot believe that this has been here for a year and no one thanked the OP.
Maybe its just common knowledge now, but I don't know anything about virtual machines and was going crazy. Seriously, I am running a nook here, and just found this by accident. Well written and clear, thanks a million.
mateorod said:
I cannot believe that this has been here for a year and no one thanked the OP.
Maybe its just common knowledge now, but I don't know anything about virtual machines and was going crazy. Seriously, I am running a nook here, and just found this by accident. Well written and clear, thanks a million.
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I don't use the G1 anymore but I agree, this guide was nicely written and very informative. Gave it a thanks
This very helpful. Thanks a ton.
I love you.
commandar said:
After spending the last 45 minutes or so trying to figure this one out, I figured I'd document it for the next person that tries this. It's not particularly hard, but it's not quite as straight-forward as expected, either.
Virtualbox is an open source virtual machine host, allowing you to run one operating system from inside of another. Since some of the AOSP stuff requires a Linux or OS X box, and I don't have a spare machine currently, I figured I'd create an Ubuntu VM and use that.
I've tested this using a Vista x64 host with an Ubuntu 9.04 guest, but I don't see any reason it shouldn't work with other versions of Windows.
If you're not familiar with Virtualbox, here's a basic walkthrough on setting up the VM itself:
http://moxiefoxtrot.com/2009/04/23/installing-ubuntu-904-in-virtualbox-202/
It's for Virtualbox 2.2, but the process is the same for Virtualbox 3.
Next up, wggdlr previously posted a helpful how-to on setting up the Android SDK on Ubuntu that you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508
Now here comes the voodoo magic part. Normally you can set up USB devices to pass through to the guest OS just by clicking the USB icon at the bottom of the VB window and checking the device. Unfortunately, Windows grabs onto the device at a low enough level that if you try this, VB will error out on trying to grab the device.
Here's how we get around that:
* Shut down your VM.
* Plug your G1 into your computer's USB port and allow Windows to recognize it.
* In the main Virtualbox window, select your Ubuntu VM and then click on the USB properties link:
* Then click on the green plus icon to add a new USB filter, and select "HTC Android Phone [0100]":
which should give you this:
* Click okay and close out the preferences window
* Unplug your G1
* Start your Ubuntu VM
* Now plug your G1 back in. You should see a device manager pop-up in the corner of your screen telling you that Windows is installing a Virtualbox USB Device.
From here, you should be able to use ADB from your guest operating system. I did reboot my VM one time after the VB USB device finished installing just to be sure, though. The only caveats should be that the phone must be unplugged when you start Virtualbox and you have to plug the phone in after you start your VM each time. If you need to use fastboot from the VM, you'll need to repeat this process with the phone loaded into the bootloader as the phone reports itself slightly differently to the host OS in fastboot mode.
Basically, what's happening here is that Windows is very touchy about the G1 USB device for some reason, and once it gets hold of it, it doesn't really want to give it up. I had a bit of a hard time getting ADB drivers for Windows installed on this same machine for this reason. What we've done here is set up a filter so that Virtualbox grabs the device on plug-in before Windows sinks its teeth into it.
Enjoy!
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Seriously. Thank you.
Worked like a charm for the B&N NookColor!
I Created an Account to Thank You
I have been banging my head against a wall for days over this problem.
I am sitting on 3 bricked phones right now and this was the key to getting them factory reset. :good:
Thank you
I'm try to use this sistema with an Xp virtual machine, beacuse Xperia S have problem with windows vista and newer.
Virtual machine recognise the phone, but I'm not able to install adb 15second driver, how can I do to run adb command?
Droid NAS allows you to share folders over a Wi-Fi network, making your Android device visible as a Bonjour computer in the Finder on your Mac. Turn your phone or tablet into a wireless flash drive with a single tap!
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Different profiles can be used to quickly choose which folders to share. Assign your home or office Wi-Fi networks to profiles and Droid NAS will auto-select profiles on start.
Supported systems:
- Mac OS X.
- Android: apps like ES File Explorer, Solid Explorer, GTVBox Video Player.
- Windows is NOT supported because it can't connect to SMB servers via a non-standard port.
- Linux most probably also won't work.
Recent changes:
- Added password protection.
The irony... You made a server with a Windows protocol (more or less) that don't work on Windows. xD
But what's the advantage of this over a FTP server (I'm not a Network guy)
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium
Thanks to Bonjour protocol, Android device will appears automatically in Finder and you can work with it like you work with a flash drive. E.g. you can edit a documents directly on the device.
I've seen another SMB server on this XDA, but you need a root access to use the default port. Big question to ROM developers - can Android be modified to allow ports numbers < 1000 for apps like this?
Very nice....I transfered a 14 MB file faster than I could have went and found my USB cable. KUDDOS!!! Thanks for this app.
Will try it with total commander or sth. other on windows. Thank you any way it can be much easier to access the files of galaxy nexus since it has no mass storage mode.
- Windows is NOT supported because it can't connect to SMB servers via a non-standard port.
So why dont u use the standard port?
Mardon said:
So why dont u use the standard port?
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It's only possible for console apps in rooted devices, will be happy if there will be some way to do it.
Version 1.0.4 adds support for custom shares, e.g. external SD card.
It could be great a version for rooted device ¡¡¡ then these users ( I`m one of thems) could enjoy enterely of this app with windows pc`s Is it so difficult to add up an option for these rooted devices? Maybe requesting some help to developer could solve this issue.
Anyway , thanks for so many efforts go on with your great app.
DesertEagle said:
It's only possible for console apps in rooted devices, will be happy if there will be some way to do it.
Version 1.0.4 adds support for custom shares, e.g. external SD card.
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Why not smb compilation for android with root rights and gui backend?
Cheers
please SMB for windows!!!!!
DesertEagle said:
It's only possible for console apps in rooted devices, will be happy if there will be some way to do it.
Version 1.0.4 adds support for custom shares, e.g. external SD card.
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Yeah, this is correct. I am assuming you have written this entirely in Java or using something like JLAN? If so, without changes to the Android framework it is not possible without elevating to root (via su) and running processes from the command line (as root). I tried the JLAN route and it works for non-standard ports but without running the application as the root user (not feasible atm) you can't bind ports below 1024.
"custom shares" Not from what I see!
DesertEagle said:
It's only possible for console apps in rooted devices, will be happy if there will be some way to do it.
Version 1.0.4 adds support for custom shares, e.g. external SD card.
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I fully disagree with the ability to point to other folders NOT on the SD Card. I have an SATA drive on my Android that can't even be seen by this app. I can see and use via FTP but would love to see this app bring in sharing of ALL folders linked within the unit.
When will it be possible to share ALL folders on a device? I have a ton of data on both an SATA drive and a connected USB drive. Neither can this app see.
Is not possible to introduce a "Root Mode" that opens the server in the standard port or configures a iptables local port redirect to accept windows clients?
"Connection Failed" in finder
So this is admittedly a pretty vague issue. Until now i've been able to use the app DroidNas to transfer files with my Macbook. Randomly today, when I go to my device (Verizon HTC one) in Finder, it tells me "Connection Failed" almost immediately. They're both on the same wifi network, and as far as a I can tell I haven't changed any settings that would affect the network connectivity of my phone. I tried using a clean hosts file, in case maybe adaway was causing the problem, but no dice.
Anyone have any idea what the problem is / any troubleshooting ideas?
murtaza217 said:
So this is admittedly a pretty vague issue. Until now i've been able to use the app DroidNas to transfer files with my Macbook. Randomly today, when I go to my device (Verizon HTC one) in Finder, it tells me "Connection Failed" almost immediately. They're both on the same wifi network, and as far as a I can tell I haven't changed any settings that would affect the network connectivity of my phone. I tried using a clean hosts file, in case maybe adaway was causing the problem, but no dice.
Anyone have any idea what the problem is / any troubleshooting ideas?
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I have the same problem still unable to fix it... too bad it was a Great app...
lbrenes said:
I have the same problem still unable to fix it... too bad it was a Great app...
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It may be the problem with OSX Mavericks. The workaround is described in the last update:
What's New
OS X Mavericks workaround:
Press Cmd+K in Finder and enter IP address AND share:
smb://IP_ADDRESSort/Share
for example:
smb://192.168.1.2:7777/SD Card
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leleobhz said:
Is not possible to introduce a "Root Mode" that opens the server in the standard port or configures a iptables local port redirect to accept windows clients?
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This.
leleobhz said:
Is not possible to introduce a "Root Mode" that opens the server in the standard port or configures a iptables local port redirect to accept windows clients?
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Same here. Then it is accessible by any client.
And does it work under Kitkat ?
Help... I installed this on my android tv box. My transfer speeds is around 2-3MB/s tops. In the same network, if I was to transfer between a mac and another mac, I get 5-10MB/s at least. Also, constantly, almost when the file is finished transferring, I get an error saying something like the file cannot be read and written.
Which android box should I get next to solve this issue? I need one that I can connect a 2TB hard disk to.
Also, what's the best workaround for 10.9 machines? SMB 2 seems to break functionality. I've tried using AFP/CDIF to no success.
Thanks!
Hi all,
SHORT INTRO
After work a lot during this afternoon to get the exe file for my pc, I found that the Side Sync is checking the Bios records, so if you don´t have a real Samsung ATIV PC, the file doesnt work (even if installed). Anyway I have also downloaded the Phone Screen Sharing file which contains the necessary for all the process for Side Sync (copy/paste files from/to PC, full control with PC and KB, send emails, receive notificacions on screen, see videos, etc.)
REQUERIMENTS
- A Win8 PC (Some reported that Win7 is also working)
- A Samsung Galaxy Device
INSTALLING
Please follow the next guidelines to have all working:
1. Download the enclosed file and install it in your Win8 PC (so far Desktop and Laptop are working fine).
2. In the Samsung App web site, search for "Phone Screen Sharing" app and then install in your Galaxy Smartphone.
3. Run the Side Sync Phone Screen Sharing app on your smartphone.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions for the app on your smartphone.
5. NOTE (Some Galaxy devices would require a restart operation in the smartphone)
6. GENERAL RECOMMENDATION Connect the Smartphone using an original USB cable, and don´t use any USB multiport - this might generate some delay on the response of the device for some HD videos)
7. Enable USB debuggin mode on the Advanced/Developer options on your Smarthphone.
7. Start the Phone Screen Sharing installed on step 1 on your Win8 PC.
9. Probably the program will ask for updates, let it do the update. At the end of the update a screen with a mobile appearance will show on your PC.
10. Then click "Next" on the Phone-window on your WIn8 PC
11. Voila... if all is OK, then you will have the screen connected and you can use your mouse, keyboard and copy files from/to your Galaxy device.
Hope this guideline help you to have this amazing app working in you Galaxy Device.
Please don´t forget to contribute some pennies to my paypal account if this help to you... ([email protected]). Thanks!
Phone Screen Sharing apk
Can someone share the apk for the "Phone Screen Sharing" app from the Samsung app store. My Galaxy SII (I9100) is not on the official devices but it should technically work if the apk is available right?
so, is it can show your phone's screen on your desktop screen now?
or just enable mouse/keyboard functioning on the phone screen?
Thank you for the info. It worked on my Note2 and Toshiba laptop except file sharing. Whenever I tried to transfer file from Note 2 using "share via" option and then SideSync, it says "First, conntect device to a PC".
Please help. Even I can't drag and drop from PC to phone and nothing happens and similarly from phone to PC using mouse.
Hi,
The installation language seems Korean or Chinese, any way to change the language? I don't know what to do with the chain_install.exe/ini file
i can read chinese, if you printscreen i can help
Phone screen sharing
Phone-sharing checks for updates and calls for my email address, but does not accept it .... and do not go further.
How do I skip updates?
thanks
No go on Windows 7 64 bit & Note 2.
csmartly said:
Thank you for the info. It worked on my Note2 and Toshiba laptop except file sharing. Whenever I tried to transfer file from Note 2 using "share via" option and then SideSync, it says "First, conntect device to a PC".
Please help. Even I can't drag and drop from PC to phone and nothing happens and similarly from phone to PC using mouse.
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Would you mind sharing the apk?
TIA
Working...thanks a lot.
zkyevolved said:
No go on Windows 7 64 bit & Note 2.
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same
danilos2k said:
same
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Same...installed the phone sharing program...shows a sidesync folder in my samsung directory on my laptop (which is a Series 7) but its an empty folder
danilos2k said:
same
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Me too. No work win 7 and s3
ardicli2000 said:
Would you mind sharing the apk?
TIA
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here it is.. you need to install both, SideSync and Screen sharing. APKs for both are attached.
for those who are having problem with windows 7, first you should install USB drivers and then install Phone Screen Sharing exe. Connect your phone, DO NOT START PHONE SCREEN SHARING TILL WINDOWS INSTALL ALL THE DRIVERS.
Now open the Phone Screen sharing and also start the same on phone. Try connecting 2-3 times.
This method worked on my windows7 & 8 both. However file transferring from phone to PC still a problem.
csmartly said:
here it is.. you need to install both, SideSync and Screen sharing. APKs for both are attached.
for those who are having problem with windows 7, first you should install USB drivers and then install Phone Screen Sharing exe. Connect your phone, DO NOT START PHONE SCREEN SHARING TILL WINDOWS INSTALL ALL THE DRIVERS.
Now open the Phone Screen sharing and also start the same on phone. Try connecting 2-3 times.
This method worked on my windows7 & 8 both. However file transferring from phone to PC still a problem.
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Thank you very much for the files and info.
MTP or USB mode matters?
Edit: I does not. It is fantastic
The Phone screen sharing works for my Note 2 and Surface Pro.
I can't get the Side Sync to work though... What do I need to do on the PC to get Side Sync working?
Thanks,
Rich
Up and running on AOKP vzw GNex with 64 bit Windows 7.
THIS IS FANTASTIC. Thank you.
richlum said:
I can't get the Side Sync to work though... What do I need to do on the PC to get Side Sync working?
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I don't believe you can.
I installed it (had to suspend the installer at the exact midway point before it unrolled back the files) and started it and like others see, it says "This computer's model or operating system is not supported by Side Sync".
So I ran it through Process Monitor and it seems likely that it's checking for specific codecs (as evidenced by its access of WindowsCodecs.dll, DWrite.dll, etc. right before it does) that would exist on a Samsung PC. Others suggested that it's checking BIOS, but I'm not sure that's really the case.
I've attached a Process Monitor dump. If anyone wants to analyze it and try to figure out what codecs its looking for (or even if I'm on the right track), great -- I'd love to see this working, but I kind of have a feeling that it's not going to be a quick and easy workaround to get Side Sync running.
(Edit: I'm also attaching the MSInst verbose/debug log in case someone wants to work on why the installer itself fails.)
(Edit: If you need the Side Sync files as they're installed without using the MSI installer, here you go: SideSync_filesonly_1.0.2.12.zip)
Works great in my Galaxy S3 and windows 7 x86, thank you, enyone know where can i found more skins?
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the screen share work perfect in my galaxy s3 and win 7 professional, x64 :laugh:
Bought one of these a week ago and just now have time to get it set up. Want to try to use it as a desktop/laptop replacement for most things. I set up my desktop's a certain way and would like to try to do something at least similar on the tablet.
On my desktops I sandbox my browser inside a VMware virtual machine. I then set VMWare to start from a clean back-up disk image each time it starts. This means that I'm 100% sure that ANYTHING I pick up while using the virtual machine (viruses, tracking cookies, browser history, malware payloads, etc.) is erased each time I shut down. It also means anything good I pick up is erased too but I use Firefox sync to ensure bookmarks stay and I d/l to main HD instead of virtual HD. Since you can set VM virtual machines to have their own IP on the network I also shut down internet access to the real machine.
Is there a way I could do something similar on my tablet? I guess I could just restore from TWRP everyday? Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Greg
Laptop replacement
I am already using it for a laptop replacement. Wheather do you use it natively or with VMware, I'm sure it will be to your satisfaction. It is not perfect because it does not have hardware keys and has many other issues, however I do love the S Pen functionality, which acts like a mouse.