[PHP] [HTML] [MYSQL] Host a Website from your Android Device, for free! - Android General

Android Webserver / Webhost!
(This is taken from my blog article, if you want to see the article itself, click this link)
http://shanehastings.com/Blog/2012/08/host-a-website-from-any-android-device/
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So, if you're a web designer or HTML, PHP coder etc you'll know that paid hosting isn't cheap, and free hosting is too limited and un-reliable.
However, until recently there was no such thing as "portable hosting", free portable hosting that is (not that I know of any paid portable hosting?)
I've found a way to host any HTML (PHP & MySQL too!) website with images and Java Script support all from your Android device!
Now, this may seem un-reliable, but with a clean install of a ROM / Firmware with just the required app, and a charger plugged in, this is a pretty reliable hosting source.
However, I doubt you're going to see Google running from this any time soon, or any major website for that matter! Another factor of why you'd want to do this is, "simply because I can".
Some other good uses for this project are:
- Household / Private Webserver
- Public / Private Webspace
- Cloud Storage
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If you're still interested, let's get on with the tutorial!
What you'll need:
- Android Device
- Wireless Internet
- Portforward-able router
- Slight knowledge of how Android Works.
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If you've got all of those then you're ready to start!
- #1| Download "Boa Webserver" from Google Play.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applications.boa&hl=en
- #2| Creating the directory
Using a file manager, create a folder and call it whatever you want. For the sake of demonstration, I will call mine "Electronics Website".
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Now, we've got our directory but we need some webpages! Simply paste the HTML files into the directory you just created. You can create more directories inside the main directory (/sdcard/YourFolderName/)
- #4| Setting the default directory
Now, this is where we have launch "Boa Webserver".
Once the app is open, simple press "Menu" and then "Settings". Here we have the option to change the port in which Boa will broadcast on, and the directory to use as default.
This is what we want, so click on "Share Directory" and add the directory you created earlier.
- #5| Starting the Webserver / Website!
Starting the webserver / website is very simple. On the main screen of the Boa Webserver application, hit "Start Webserver".
This will start the webserver.
- #6| Viewing the website
When you start the server, Boa will tell you what the LOCAL IP is, this is located in the orange box at the top of your screen.
As you can see, when I goto the IP that is shown in the "Boa Webserver" app, I'm brought to my website!
PC:
Boa Webserver, showing the IP & Log:
- | A Note About Portforwarding
As many of you will know, to make your website available for the whole world to view you will need to portforward the port that Boa runs off of and also the IP in which your Android Device is connected to via your Wi-Fi (192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3 etc)
You do NOT have to port forward if you are using this for private use (household use, people connected to your Wi-Fi)
- | Need PHP and MySQL?
No problem! Just use KSWeb Server instead! Same procedure, different app!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.kslabs.ksweb&hl=en
- | Thanks for reading, hope you learned something.

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i tried portforwarding a port, and it only works with LAN, no access from outside the house. can you help me fix that?
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i didn't mean to mock you or to offend you in any kind of way

Riro Zizo said:
i tried portforwarding a port, and it only works with LAN, no access from outside the house. can you help me fix that?
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i didn't mean to mock you or to offend you in any kind of way
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I'm guessing you know this, but sometimes people forget , it must be turned on.
And which app are you using, Boa or KSWeb?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

- Swift - said:
I'm guessing you know this, but sometimes people forget , it must be turned on.
And which app are you using, Boa or KSWeb?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
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boa, i tested it with my cousin to see if he can access the server.
i tried wifi, and 3G, and he got the 404 on both
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cloud servers
Not all paid servers for PHP are that expensive. You have cheap shared servers, though there are some performance issues with them. Some infrastructure based servers, like DigitalOcean are not that expensive considering the features you get. The only problem with such servers is the hassle of managing them. But this can also be avoided if you use some platform or a service that for server management, like Cloudways web hosting for PHP. This platform lets you launch a managed server on DigitaOcean and others.

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[App] Network Tools

Hi!
I have created a new application, Network Tools.
Basic idea of this app is periodic monitoring of websites, servers, routers, surveillance systems, etc. After a specified period of time the resource is checked, in case of failure user will get a warning. Such control will allow you to respond quickly to encountered problems.
You can add new resource to monitoring list, select the type and time interval between checks. At any time you can change the settings or manually check for a specific host. The corresponding commands are available on the context menu.
App contains additional tools: whois, ping and traceroute, for diagnosing network problems. For these commands there are implemented lists of previously entered addresses, so user does not need to retype them again.
Free, no ads.
Android Market link
You are welcome for feedback and comments.
WBR
Screenshots:
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Network Tools 1.1.4 in Android Market
Network Tools 1.1.4 in Android Market.
What's new:
Version 1.1.4
* HISTORY;
* History auto delete;
* History auto update;
* Option: number of attempts to check;
* Option: timeout value;
* Host check algorithm improvements.
Version 1.1.3
* WHOIS;
* Separate ringtone option if host is working again;
* Copy to/Send to commands for traceroute;
* New status bar icons;
* Minor changes in the host verification algorithm.
Reserved for future use
Awesome, thank you!
this is a great tool! im looking for this one in Android for long time. Ive been using this app in windows mobile DNetworkTools.
i hope you could put some stuff like in DNetworkTools.
Thanks for the great app!
Ill support this one.
You just made my monitoring servers over the weekend a lot easier ^_^
Great app.
randolph2000 said:
i hope you could put some stuff like in DNetworkTools.
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Thank you and everyone at this thread for feedback!
Be sure to look to the application's page that you specify. Thanks again.
WBR
Great Work!!!
Please don't take this as anything against the app, but if any admin actually relies on an app like this as the only monitoring solution for critical 24/7 servers, they should be dragged behind the woodshed and paddled. It has NOTHING to do with the app, rather the fact that mobile networks are simply not 100% viable.
That said, when there are issues (power, network etc..) with other monitoring systems, this is a FANTASTIC option. This will be part of my Android install kit forever.
I have a couple of requests:
1. A scrollable widget that shows the last result for each server/test would be cool. I will give you a full screen on my phone! ;-)
2. I need to test specific services: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH. Additional service options and maybe an option to manually define ports/services would be really nice. Customers of mine that have security camera systems using a DVR often forward random ports for external access to the DVR and it would add "peace of mind" for them to be able to see that their security system is up and running.
Dissenter said:
if any admin actually relies on an app like this as the only monitoring solution for critical 24/7 servers
2. I need to test specific services: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH. Additional service options and maybe an option to manually define ports/services would be really nice.
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Sure, nobody says about critical servers monitoring.
In actual app version you can use Generic TCP option with URL like http://site.com:3128, or HTTP Get option with fully qualified URL to make some tests. I understand, this is not complete test of concrete service, and have plans to add more to my app.
Now I'm busy with another private application, but, I hope, this is not forever.
By the way, you say about test services like HTTP, FTP or SSH. What exactly do you think should make the application? Any ideas are welcome.
very cool app thanks mate.
Empty message, sorry
Excellent app.. just what I was after. Thank you!

[APP] Access your files without any cable

Just saw this smart app, where you can browse your phone from your PC/Mac without cables.
It's called MobCable and you can download it from here, and it's free.
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Im not responsible for the program, i just found it and thought it was great.
You can use this one as well
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileaction.AmAgent&feature=search_result
No cables needed
Very similar to Awesome Drop you can find HERE.
Info from the Android Market page:
Access your files from everywhere
MobCable is a simple and powerful tool, designed to let you access the content from your phone's storage, from everywhere.
* View content from your phone, using a web browser.
* Works even without a Wi-Fi connection.
* Download, upload files or delete files on your phone.
* Download zip files, with multiple files.
* Supports file transfers, without Wi-Fi connection.
* Auto detects if your phone is available, using local Wi-Fi connection.
*View thumbnails, before downloading files.
Install the app, open www.mobcable.com in a browser on a computer and enter the connection code, displayed on your phone.
The MobCable website auto detects if a direct link can be created between your phone and browser, using Wi-Fi. If not, it will use your phone's Internet connection and the mobcable.com website as a proxy.
For security reasons, the connection code can only be used from one computers IP-address. Connection code and
content on MobCable.com are removed, when the phone's last communication with MobCable.com exceeds 15 minutes.
The MobCable app uses your phone's Internet connection, make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or have a flat rate or high traffic subscription, before using MobCable.com
Tested on HTC Legend, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S2
# Updates in version 1.2
Support for local Wi-Fi connection
Auto detecting local Wi-Fi connection
Support for downloading Zip Files
Thumbnails, in Internet mode, is now on demand
Thumbnail size changed to 100x100 pixels
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Thanks for the nice find!
gr8 idea.. very useful
Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$
CuBz90 said:
Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$
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1) It's much more secure to generate a random code every time. I am sure you can see why this is...
2) I experienced this as well, not sure why, but you can obviously avoid this by just keeping the phone in one position .
3) What were you expecting? It's something that is online on a web page, it can't really be a full featured file manager.
this is much better, been here the longest
https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.websharing&feature=search_result
Nice!! I've always used File Expert it's only 1.7MB and with it you can share files across FTP, enable web sharing, but I mainly use it to access my shared network files on my Windows PC and as a general file explorer. It's regularly updated too!
WiFi Explorer beats them all I think.. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result
CuBz90 said:
Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$
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gsvnet said:
1) It's much more secure to generate a random code every time. I am sure you can see why this is...
2) I experienced this as well, not sure why, but you can obviously avoid this by just keeping the phone in one position .
3) What were you expecting? It's something that is online on a web page, it can't really be a full featured file manager.
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Well, the developer has been in touch with me, he has put out an update that fixes the rotating problem. He has also said he will work on adding support for re-using the same code, and will put a treeview on the file manager
Vangelis13 said:
WiFi Explorer beats them all I think.. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result
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I still use Samba Filesharing http://www.appbrain.com/app/samba-filesharing/com.funkyfresh.samba
****ing nice APP.
But if you Upload a mp3 there is not the correct filename showed on the phone @ the "Current activity" Window.
Greetings.
Dooblou is by far, the best !
browsix is much better :/ you can even grant access to the root directory

Access SD card from another device

This thread shows how to channel your SD card through your wireless router, therefore making your SD card accessible from most devices (tested on PC, Android and iOS). Please note that your phone and the device must be connected to the same network.
1. Download and install File Expert (it's free) from the Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert&hl=en.
2. Open File Expert and press the "Share" icon at the bottom of the screen.
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3. Select "Enable WEB Sharing".
The IP and authentication info will be displayed. The URL (which is located in the third line) will be entered in the address bar of the browser in the other device. The username and password will also be required so please remember it ^_^
So on my phone it says "http://192.168.1.102:8080", so I type "http://192.168.1.102:8080" in the browser of another device.
Enter the password and done! You've accessed your phone's SD card from another device.
Please note:
1. This may not work on all devices, ranging from hosting the HTTP server to accessing the SD card from another device.
2. This may not work on all browsers as they may not have the specifications required to access the HTTP server.
3. The username/password can be changed in the File Expert settings or you can COMPLETELY disable any authentication.
3. The user and it's affiliates are NOT responsible for any damage caused physically and/or mentally
There are other apps in the Android Market that have the same function but I just use this. Suggestions are appreciated. Don't forget to 'Thank'
Wow... this rocks.. thank you for this.... God, i love tech... I just sent out a tweet to all
Cheers - very useful - the app came as part of the Gingerburst ROM I installed from Droidzone, so don't even have to install it
Hello!
This would be great, if it would work on my phone. Unfortunately it didn't. I tried it on an HTC Desire powered with MIUI, and after entering the URL in a browser of another android phone (and on a desktop comp), nothing happens. It may be a setting by me tho (probably on the router?), which I didn't find yet.
cheers!
Works great. Excellent app!
I have been using this File Manager App since I got my very first android phone. I don't know why people keep buying and recommending apps that work exactly the same way (or maybe even better for File Expert's case) but cost very high. Duh.
Great find, thanks
this also works using wifi tethering on the 1st mobile to create virtual hotspot and connect 2nd mobile to that hotspot
I tested that on 2 different cyanogenmod 7 devices
This is pretty slick. The current version also offers Bluetooth sharing support over OBEX FTP although that part is rather unstable on my laptop (crashes explorer for some reason). That isn't an issue with the app though. That's a known problem on my laptop that I don't know what's causing it.
I just tried this out - it looks great and the web sharing is incredibly easy to use, thanks!
Installed, and gonna try it tomorrow. I will leave you guys a feedback.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using XDA Premium App
Tried using this but when I connect via either Web sharing or FTP sharing on my computer it just hangs there for a while and says a connection could not be established.
- Both my computer and Xperia X10i are connected to the same Wifi network
- I'm using WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread Rom if that may account for anything
Configuration?
pyromatic18 said:
Tried using this but when I connect via either Web sharing or FTP sharing on my computer it just hangs there for a while and says a connection could not be established.
- Both my computer and Xperia X10i are connected to the same Wifi network
- I'm using WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread Rom if that may account for anything
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I have never came across this problem. You could try playing with the File Expert settings, enabling/disabling things and getting to a conclusion. It could be a problem with your ROM, your router or the compatibility with the app. I have noticed that the HTTP server closes when I change to another app (even though it says File Expert's still running). You could try using a different app from the market (there are loads), just type 'web sharing' in the Android Market and see what you get
You could try: https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.websharing&feature=search_result It has an awesome UI and easy to use

[APP]DroidSheep : ARP-Spoofing App for Android

DroidSheep is an Android app for Security analysis in wireless networks and capturing facebook, twitter, linkedin and other accounts.
DroidSheep requires ROOT!​
Please note:
DroidSheep was developed as a tool for testing the security of your accounts.
This software is neither made for using it in public networks, nor for hijacking any other persons account.
It should only demonstrate the poor security properties network connections without encryption have.
So do not get DroidSheep to harm anybody or use it in order to gain unauthorized access to any account you do not own! Use this software only for analyzing your own security!​
Here are videos of what it does:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ROlCgTr80
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIWkee7RjbU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7NUluxUORs
Here is a video Tutorial on how to use it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N-SBx5EF3g​
How does this work?
As already announced DroidsSheep supports almost every website – also “big” webservices like facebook and Yahoo.​
How does that work this simple?
There are many users that do not known that air is the transmission medium when using WiFi.
Therefore information is not only transfered to its receiver but also to any other party in the network within the range of the radio waves.
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Usually nothing special happens because the WiFi users discard packets that are not destined to themselves.
DroidSheep does not do this. It reads all the packets looking at their contents.
Is a website sending a clear recognition feature within a message’s content, which can identify a user (“SessionID”), then DroidSheep is able to read it although it is not intended to external users.
Moreover DroidSheep can use this token to use it as its own.
The server can’t decide whether the authorized user or DroidSheep has sent the request.
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How can I protect myself?
The only satisfying answer is: SSL respectively HTTPS.
Many providers already offer HTTPS, even facebook, however it must often be enabled in the settings first.
When using HTTPS the data are still sent to alle participants in the WiFi-network, too, but because the data has been encrypted it is impossible for DroidSheep to decrypt the contect of a message - remaining only a complete mess of letters, with which an attacker can’t do anything.
The real problem is that not every website provides SSL. What to do when you are in a public network (hotel, airport, etc.), you also want to use this and the site does not offer HTTPS though?
You can use a VPN-connection
For this the computer sets up an encrypted channel to a confidential computer which again transfers the data to the website.​
Please note this is NOT my work I am simply sharing this and giving a direct link to the APK (it was removed from droidsheep.de because of German rules).
Source: http://droidsheep.de
Build 14: http://www.iuptech.com/public/SD/download/droidsheep-current.apk <-- Thanks mbirth for build 14 link.
Build 15: Attached to this post - compiled by mbirth <-- Thanks
All credit goes to Andreas Koch for this amazing app! - Thanks a million!
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build 13 is the latest? not 15
If there is a newer version, please post a link of the apk here and I will add it to the OP.
There's build 14: http://www.iuptech.com/public/SD/download/droidsheep-current.apk
Build 15 is nowhere to be found for now…
OP updated with build 14
Im having no luck with this app on my nexus s 4g. Which is a shame. I can post debugging info if somebody could help me out.
The v15 is in the official SVN: https://code.google.com/p/droidshee...idsheep/DroidSheep_public/AndroidManifest.xml
And since there's no official APK, you have to compile it yourself. Thus the different signature.
Attached is v15 compiled by myself.
Does it work on ICS?
I want to be sure if it works befor im rooting my Note
Yes
not working xperia neo cant search for anything i leave it for about 10min still nothing i also done what youtube tells me to do still nothing im using my home router with password....
mbirth said:
The v15 is in the official SVN: https://code.google.com/p/droidshee...idsheep/DroidSheep_public/AndroidManifest.xml
And since there's no official APK, you have to compile it yourself. Thus the different signature.
Attached is v15 compiled by myself.
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Is that working on ics?
Updated OP with v15 apk, thank mbirth.
Also I don't know of ICS support as I am still running Good'ol Gingerbread.
Ive just come accross this app and have downloaded, but Nobody tested this with ICS? thats surprising! lol
Will test it this eve and report tomorrow.
safeelhd2 said:
Ive just come accross this app and have downloaded, but Nobody tested this with ICS? thats surprising! lol
Will test it this eve and report tomorrow.
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It doesnt work.lol
I connected to wifi and did some browsing on other devices. I.e tablets.
didnt find anything.
It works for me, but there's a mess with sessions. Probably you should consider mapping each session to each Wifi network and not showing old ones with new networks... Just a suggestion
It is working on ICS, perhaps you have IP client isolation on WiFi router...
Not working for me on Galaxy Note ICS... Do you think it's related to my conection? How should I change it?
EDIT i installed the v15 version and know it's perfect!
It shows up under my kapersky as potential virus, any reason for this??
nm
crxforya said:
It shows up under my kapersky as potential virus, any reason for this??
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Thats normal for Droidsheep.
+ working on my SGS2 (ICS)

[APP][2.2+] macroMote - The only remote control application you need.

macroMote
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macroMote, the only remote control application you need for your computer. Functionality? Using a command based system macroMote allows you to easily create the functionality you need to take control of your computer remotely. Design? With its tabbed layout organizing your macros has never been easier, this means your macros can be categorised how you want them to be. Simplicity? Everything about macroMote screams simplicity, after all that’s what a remote is for right? Macros can still be created (and removed) while clients (yes, more than one device can be connected at the same time!) are connected; the changes will be synced to all of the devices in real-time.
Features
- Command system to create whatever functionality you need
- Tabbed design for easy access
- Connect as many devices as you want
- Changes are synced in real-time to all devices
- macroMote Server compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac
Planned Features
- Added security (PIN to connect)
- Ability to save IP address
- Ability to change port
- Better tablet support
This really is the definition of universal.
Silly example macro, opens chrome and navigates to XDA
Code:
shell "cmd /C start chrome --start-maximized"
wait 2000
move "155,45"
click left
wait 500
type "XDA "
type ENTER
wait 1500
move "192,280"
click left
REQUEST : Please can you test this on your Linux/Mac machines. It should work but unfortunately I haven't had chance to fully test it (especially on Mac)
Please post your feedback for any improvements, commands and bugs!
How To? Mirror
Server Mirror
Lite
Pro​
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This looks good but I have one question/concern.
How does the remote know which application to send the macro commands too? In other words, that VLC tab you have will only be useful if VLC is your currently active window.
It would be nice if each macro command could be directed towards a specific application running on your computer. If I want to control my iTunes music via remote, I don't want to maximize it first.
Make sense?
That is a very good question! I've thought about this and it still needs some work. With the server being programmed in Java it means I don't have access to external sources like window names and other useful things. It would mean I need to use the system API's (which of course then means I would need to figure out a way to get it to work on Linux and Mac too). Which means its going to be a pain in the ass. Fortunately must commonly used applications listen out for hot keys regardless of focus.
A simple solution would be? :
press ALT
type TAB
release ALT
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- Added Mirror Links to 'How To?' and 'Server' (My site host seems to be blocking the links...)
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It would be nice if people could leave some feedback? I put a lot of time into this.
So you have to be at the PC when writing set commands for each remote function?
Have you thought about being able to write a custom function on the Android phone then pushing that to the server then executing it?
Would like to have a little play with this app though, I like the idea Could maybe interpret something like this into a smart tv one day with a bit of modification.
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Yes, well the idea was that you set-up all of your macros on the computer before hand (prevents security issues). Since you will only need to write the macro once.
I developed this to function as an AIO remote to be used with any software and OS on your computer (where other remote controllers fail). I would of continue developing it, but it seems nobody is interested or doesn't understand what it does fully. I think I might just release the Pro version for free.
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Yes, well the idea was that you set-up all of your macros on the computer before hand (prevents security issues). Since you will only need to write the macro once.
I developed this to function as an AIO remote to be used with any software and OS on your computer (where other remote controllers fail). I would of continue developing it, but it seems nobody is interested or doesn't understand what it does fully. I think I might just release the Pro version for free.
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I would try and offer some ideas but as you said it lies with using System API's.... Would be a huge improvement if you did manage to figure it out.
And yes the XDA feedback is sometimes.....

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