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hi,
i want to show my application on a meeting with a big screen. is it possible to connect a device and transmit its screen to my desktop? i had mymobiler on my windows mobile device and works fine for me. are there similar apps for android? i heard about vnc server - but i need a rooted android device.

Depending on which device you have, you can get a tv out cable and it will display everything on the screen of your phone on a tv. I.e., my Droid incredible displays everything on the tv when I plug it in and my tv acts like a external monitor. Cool stuff

manatti said:
Depending on which device you have, you can get a tv out cable and it will display everything on the screen of your phone on a tv. I.e., my Droid incredible displays everything on the tv when I plug it in and my tv acts like a external monitor. Cool stuff
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i have a HTC Desire, so i need an app for this.

VNC Server

bassmaster said:
hi,
i want to show my application on a meeting with a big screen. is it possible to connect a device and transmit its screen to my desktop? i had mymobiler on my windows mobile device and works fine for me. are there similar apps for android? i heard about vnc server - but i need a rooted android device.
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http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/ Needs SDK and USB cable.
You cannot use the keyboard on non-rooted devices however it shows the screen on a computer(Which you can connect to a TV) just fine.

ulli01 said:
VNC Server
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Will second that.. I use a VNC Server for pretty much all my remoting (desktop, server etc) so having it on my phone too is great.

Skye Menjou said:
http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/ Needs SDK and USB cable.
You cannot use the keyboard on non-rooted devices however it shows the screen on a computer(Which you can connect to a TV) just fine.
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thats exactly what i'm searching for.
thanks a lot.

bassmaster said:
thats exactly what i'm searching for.
thanks a lot.
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No Problem.

Just to update this for future visitors... there is an app in the market called "WebKey" that does this now without the SDK. Requires Root

There is also the myMobiler for Android, but it also require root

VNC server worked for me, you should try.

[Q] Question about remote access.

Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much? I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
Alternately, will it be possible to run Ubuntu on the Transformer in the future?
Thank You.

Osmandius said:
Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much?
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Why not? They will be running on the PC though, not on tablet. The tablet will only view them and allow you to click etc. I don't know how it behaves when you need to write something (external keyboard should be useful in that case).
I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
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You know that for remote access you have to have good (fast) connection with your PC, right? Otherwise the image quality and speed will be quite low. I plan to use it only locally.
Alternately, will it be possible to run Ubuntu on the Transformer in the future?
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As a virtual machine with VNC it runs already on Xoom. Don't know how useful it is. As a normal system - I don't know. Could be hard.
Also for remote access from outside your local network you would need not to be behind NAT.

i forgot what it's call, it should come preloaded with it's own software as remote access, according to asus's rep.

Osmandius said:
Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much? I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
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The Asus remote access app isn't available yet, but I've been using Wyse PocketCloud on Android devices for sometime now, and whilst it is very good, I personally wouldn't really try to use it for the application you have in mind i.e. long periods of work.
Regards,
Dave

[Q] mycloud remote desktop

Hey guys,
I'm considering getting a transformer and I'm really interested in the remote desktop feature of the myCloud app that is included. It isn't specified, but I kind of get the impression that you can only access computers on the same network. Is this true? If it is, it kind of makes the feature a little bit useless.. If I'm on the same network, I'm obviously close to the computer so I could just walk over there and use the computer rather than trying to control it through my tablet. If I could use it anywhere though - at university, for example - this could be very useful. Have any of you guys tried this out yet?
It's also too bad that it doesn't work with linux.. but oh well. I can always use ssh for that, I guess. Sometimes having an actual GUI is kind of nice though.
Thanks,
Sam

Do I need to install any software on the remote machine for this to work?
Or it works just like the mstsc.exe program in window?
Thanks.

I haven't used it since I don't have a transformer(yet anyway), but I believe that there is some software you need to install on the pc first. The myCloud app should come pre-installed on the transformer though.

It's Splashtop, which IMO is the best (local?) remote desktop software. It's very fast, like very very fast, and it transmits sound. I use it on my iPhone to listen to driver radios during NASCAR races. If you want something that works no matter where you are, buy LogMeIn.

smaskell said:
I haven't used it since I don't have a transformer(yet anyway), but I believe that there is some software you need to install on the pc first. The myCloud app should come pre-installed on the transformer though.
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Oh, I see.
Why do ASUS bother with this when there are tons of app out there that do this?

junks2010 said:
Oh, I see.
Why do ASUS bother with this when there are tons of app out there that do this?
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Because they got a license with Splashtop. Splashtop costs money normally, but they are including it free.
Who knows, or cares why. It's an awesome piece of software.

Zach Alt said:
Because they got a license with Splashtop. Splashtop costs money normally, but they are including it free.
Who knows, or cares why. It's an awesome piece of software.
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From the demo video, it is very fast. Unfortunately, I don't think I can use it to connect to my work PC.
What I usually do with my Windows 7 laptop
1. VPN to my company network
2. Remote desktop to my work PC using mstsc.exe
3. Do my work from there.
Is there a way to do this using a Honeycomb tablet without having to install any third party software on my work PC?
Thanks.

No, not with the app ASUS includes. You have to install the splashtop software and you have to be on a local network.

junks2010 said:
From the demo video, it is very fast. Unfortunately, I don't think I can use it to connect to my work PC.
What I usually do with my Windows 7 laptop
1. VPN to my company network
2. Remote desktop to my work PC using mstsc.exe
3. Do my work from there.
Is there a way to do this using a Honeycomb tablet without having to install any third party software on my work PC?
Thanks.
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Well there are remote apps in the android market place - I don't know what mstsc is, but some of them work with the standard windows 7 remote desktop protocol, ie you don't need to install anything on the pc

Kermode said:
Well there are remote apps in the android market place - I don't know what mstsc is, but some of them work with the standard windows 7 remote desktop protocol, ie you don't need to install anything on the pc
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Do you remember the name of that app? I hope it works with Win XP also (we still have XP at work).
I will to wait until I get my hands on the Transformer to try this out.

I use RemoteRDP on my Droid Incredible to connect to Windows via Remote Desktop. (RDP = remote desktop protocol) Also, mstsc.exe is the executable in Windows for remote desktop.
RemoteRDP has a free version that only allows you to connect to one computer. I bought the full version to connect to multiple computers. Setup a little port forwarding on your home router, and you're good to go!
..I'm still hoping the mynet software including the Asus splashtop will have some middle-hosting capability similar to gotomypc or logmein.com so it won't be LAN only... but I have no data to base that on, just a hope and guess!

Dan76 said:
I use RemoteRDP on my Droid Incredible to connect to Windows via Remote Desktop. (RDP = remote desktop protocol) Also, mstsc.exe is the executable in Windows for remote desktop.
RemoteRDP has a free version that only allows you to connect to one computer. I bought the full version to connect to multiple computers. Setup a little port forwarding on your home router, and you're good to go!
..I'm still hoping the mynet software including the Asus splashtop will have some middle-hosting capability similar to gotomypc or logmein.com so it won't be LAN only... but I have no data to base that on, just a hope and guess!
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I'm 98% sure it does not. It's just a renamed version of Splashtop.

Confirmation for you all that the newest update adds Splashtop for free. Other updates/faults I've listed HERE if you are interested.

i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?

ipulaski said:
i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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Well dont know you got your TF, but I got my TF on launch date and I had to do an update for mycloud app to show up on my tablet.

ipulaski said:
i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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If it was not included just flash the latest firmware on the Asus site.

I didn't think I'd get so much use out of it, since I usually only remote into my home systems when I'm away from home. However, I've actually found myself using it to watch cable in the bedroom when my wife is watching something else on the actual TV. I start Windows Media Center on my desktop that has a tuner, and am simply amazed at how well it performs. Video is as high-quality as if I was watching it on the desktop.
Also, note that Asus has stated that a version will be coming this summer that supports access from remote networks. I doubt that it will perform as well as it does locally, but if they can get even close to the same performance it will be a great solution.
This is another of those little surprises that have me loving the TF so much. Asus has put a lot of work into making a truly useful machine, in my opinion.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

SonicTab said:
If it was not included just flash the latest firmware on the Asus site.
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can u give some details on how to do that? sorry noob/dumb here...

ipulaski said:
i dont see mycloud app in my list of aps when i tap on the apps button on top rigjt corner of home screen. how do i find if mine came with mycloud or not?
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You need to go to asus website and manually download the new firmware for your region. Then you'll get myCloud.

ipulaski said:
can u give some details on how to do that? sorry noob/dumb here...
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Go here and download one that is right for your region. It has step by step instruction.
http://support.asus.com/download.as...101&p=20&s=16&os=32&hashedid=gHh4q7I8dvWJzhdV

Splashtop HD pure awesomeness

[Q] Splashtop remote login problem
Can anyone suggest a way to get around this problem please?
I would like to use splashtop to start up and shut down my pc remotely. I use a login password (windows default one) on the machine in question. The problem is that when I wake the pc remotely using 'WOL Wake on Lan' app, I can't type in the password on the remote machine, as the splashtop software doesnt allow access that early in the boot sequence.
I don't want to have to disable this password login, so can anyone think of a way to get around this? Maybe there is a way to use Tasker to send a remote password command? Is there another remote desktop client that would allow me to see the login screen?
I've tried 'Remote Desktop Client' app, which allows me to access the machine (its not nearly as good as splashtop at streaming video), but it bypasses the login screen, and when I try to switch to splashtop, all it shows is a black screen when connected.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Splashtop non-free, 0.99 today
seems to be a patterns with me. i buy an app at full price, then a few days later, it becomes heavily discounted, or (via amazon) free.
anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
the non-free one is current at $0.99 in the market. the description says "on sale for 1.99" but the price is actually 0.99. maybe it's an oversight

finalhit said:
anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
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No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.

stuntdouble said:
No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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Not a bad deal if you want it on your phone

Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?

transceiver said:
Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?
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Second this question. I think this only happens if you back out of splashtop with the back soft-key, if you just press home or something you don't get it, usually, I think...

How can I install again if uninstalled the AT version the first time? I can't find again...

stuntdouble said:
No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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what? i never installed splashtop at all, i was just using the one that came with my TF. i feel even more ripped off now :/
I don't need a signature.

To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL

nxt said:
To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL
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Yeah, I actually bought the market version to compare it against the mycloud one, but I refunded it due to the resolution capping at 1024x768 even though it was a newer version number than what we got with the Transformer.

I know this is a little off topic but does the Asus version of splashtop support mac 10.6?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

Just bought splashtop hd and configured access to my desktop from outside. Its almost like sitting in front of the pc. And the cool thing is the keyboard dock totally works. I was also able to watch a hd movie from netflix. But since my desktop is connected to a hdmi receiver, I have to have the receiver on the correct channel all the time for audio to come through

i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.

adiliyo said:
i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.
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I want to buy it as well but I understand it only works if your TF is connected to the same WiFi network as your PC is... if that's the case, it means you need to be close to your PC...
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!

liorry said:
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!
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You can - you just need to do some work with port forwarding on your router.
In addition, Splashtop are testing an auto-discovery system (much like PocketCloud) which will make this much easier in future, but unfortunately only the iOS clients support it at present.
Regards,
Dave

Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk

franky1029 said:
Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
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www.portforward.com Follow the guide for setting up static ip for your specific router model and then follow any of the portforwarding guide for any software and swap the port numbers used to 6783,6784 and 6785 (splashtop default ports)
Some newer routers have this setting called Static DHCP/Static Address, this is the same as setting static ip, but instead of your computer forcing your internal IP to be the same, the router does it for you based on your MAC address (binded to your NIC/Network Interface Chip)

From what I read, Asus is going to provide us Splashtop HD for free on their next firmware update. FYI.
I bought it anyways

Asus France tell me the exactly oposite when I asked them "There is no update of my desktop planned for the moment"

an official poster said in splashtop forum there will be a free update for the asus transformer..
anyway, what's the difference between splashtop HD in the android market and the splashtop that comes with My Cloud?... the my cloud version works perfectly fine and supports native resolution of 1280*800 too..

How to make Kindle fire share with Android Phone

hey guys! How to make Kindle fire share with Android Phone. My Ipad2 and Notebook can easily share my android phone,but KF can't,I use the App——Wifi founder，it can only find my phone signal,but couldn't connect. Thx U all.

I use dropbox to send files between my phone and KF.

278650228 said:
hey guys! How to make Kindle fire share with Android Phone. My Ipad2 and Notebook can easily share my android phone,but KF can't,I use the App——Wifi founder，it can only find my phone signal,but couldn't connect. Thx U all.
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Most likely because the KF doesn't support AdHoc WiFi connections.
Like Nandorian said, use something like DropBox.
There are many other alternatives.

krelvinaz said:
Most likely because the KF doesn't support AdHoc WiFi connections.
Like Nandorian said, use something like DropBox.
There are many other alternatives.
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Yes it does, I'm using Ad-hoc wi/fi switcher and can switch back and forth between the two. I use it to connect to my HTC Hero.

Not by default it doesn't.... The OP didn't provide much info about what he has done, but a good guess is that he isn't using that and by default the KF doesn't support AdHoc WiFi connections.

krelvinaz said:
Not by default it doesn't.... The OP didn't provide much info about what he has done, but a good guess is that he isn't using that and by default the KF doesn't support AdHoc WiFi connections.
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Doesn't matter who's fault it is, It supports it or I wouldn't be able to switch from infrastructure mode to ad-hoc mode. Does require root to do this..

There is an app that will make the KF use ad-hoc wifi... I don't know what it is, though...
I just hacked the radio in my wife's X2 to enable the hotspot while bypassing Verizon... now it throws out infrastructure wifi.

Houndog101 said:
Doesn't matter who's fault it is, It supports it or I wouldn't be able to switch from infrastructure mode to ad-hoc mode. Does require root to do this..
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Huh? Default != Fault

Houndog101 said:
Yes it does, I'm using Ad-hoc wi/fi switcher and can switch back and forth between the two. I use it to connect to my HTC Hero.
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Can I ask you to share brief tutorial for noobs how to do that. I wish to send files from Galaxy S2 to Kindle. Without internet access. Idea is to use my S2 as ext storage

i have a KF and a galaxy s. i use dropbox too but it's not feasible for large files. i use swiftp for all my devices. really simple and easy. my galaxy is fully modded with a ROM, but i didn't want to mess with the KF too much so it's not rooted just sideloaded a few apps.

AirDroid is great for interfacing Mobile>PC>Mobile, which I tend to like for backup/checksum options. It's not a direct ICU connection, though; which sounds like what you're looking for.

ReverseWolf said:
AirDroid is great for interfacing Mobile>PC>Mobile, which I tend to like for backup/checksum options. It's not a direct ICU connection, though; which sounds like what you're looking for.
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It's quite close to my needs. But, as far as I undestand Airdroid work with PC, and I am looking to find a way to connect KF with phone via Wi-Fi, but don't using Internet (long flights, for example)
Anyway, thank you! Button pressed

Backatcha!

Thank you u all

Dropbox is a good choice, but only for small size file. Because it takes a long time for large size file!

you can use app "file expert" to share between two android devices by wifi. special, if your device have wifi hotspot, you can share without data internet.
i tested by LG P500 and my KF

I use WellFTP server from the marketplace. (Called WIFI Transport on icon but WellFTP server inside the application)
I run this on the Kindle. Then from the Phone I run ESFileExplorer and ftp to it to do bidirectional transfers. As long as they are on the same network (WIFI) this will work. I have not tried this on ADHOC, since I am running a stock non-root Kindle.

Get a nexus. It supports USB hosting. Lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Use Tonido to share files between your kindle fire and Android phone

I'm stock, so not sure if this will work on rooted?
I found online a program called "Print to Kindle". I have it installed on my computer and when you go into the "print" option on anything, one of the options is print to kindle. I hit that and the next time I turn on my Fire, it downloads into the documents and I have it.
It's pretty cool and easier than emailing it to your kindle email.
But yes, dropbox, sugarsync, or box work good too!