Easiest way t control one android device from another - General Questions and Answers

I have two devices (tablet with Cyanogen 5.1 and phone with android 6.0) in the same WiFi network (if this matters). By control I don't mean transferring whole picture all the time -- I need to make phone some kind of a remote control with bunch of buttons for the tablet. Tablet is old and works as a table clock now, and what I want to do is some simple things like "launch certain app", "switch to the next wallpaper in Muzei" and something like that.
How can I do that? I was thinking about something like "Tasker + something to watch what phone does" on the tablet, but I didn't really investigate because I'm not really familiar with Tasker

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[Q] Change tracks with volume buttons - kernel specific?

So I'm getting back into the smartphone game again after being away awhile and I got a Nexus S today basically free of cost, practically brand new without a mark on it. Previous owner had it as a temporary phone during a warranty repair job of his primary phone and when he picked up the repaired one they said he could keep the Nexus S (wish I could get that lucky).
Anyway, while I know there are a ton of different ROMs available for this fantastic (albeit older) device, here's what I really want and I'm not sure it's possible. I've used CM in the past on several devices and one of the things that I always loved first and foremost was the ability to change tracks during music playback by holding the volume up/down button(s) (long press as a short press adjusts the volume). Now, I'm not a coder, not a developer, not a ROM builder, etc - I basically enjoy the work of others provided by their ROMs and so on.
This time out I've decided to try and stick with a pure stock ROM (which I'm not sure of at the moment, the NS has 4.1.2 on it but I plan to do testing with the factory 4.0.4 and 4.1.1 images as well just to see what's going on). Since those are factory images they're obviously not rooted so I can use WugFresh's Nexus Toolkit to handle the rooting for me.
So here's my question: is the ability to use the volume controls for changing tracks during music playback (with the screen off) a ROM-specific thing or is it kernel-specific - I've never been able to find an accurate answer to this question and I've asked it several times on different forums over the past 4+ years and still nothing of substance has ever been given as a response.
I know that some music players advertise they can do it (I've seen PowerAMP mentioned a few times but it just doesn't appear to work for me, ever, on any device). Again, I'd prefer to stay stock as much as possible, save for rooting the device, and then hopefully find out either a) I have to use a custom ROM with this feature enabled in it, or b) it's kernel related and I can just install a custom kernel which I can tolerate since it'll help on several aspects.
Sorry to make this so wordy but that's just how I am.
tl;dr version: I want to remain as stock as possible, with root only, and be able to change tracks during audio/music playback with the screen off by using the volume control buttons. Is it possible with just installing a custom kernel (given this Nexus S is bootloader unlocked) or not?
Hopefully someone can offer an answer that'll put a smile on my face but, if not that's fine too I suppose, I can just drop back to CM10 (4.1.1) stable and stick with it, not sure 4.1.2 really does all that much to improve things and 4.2.2 apparently is just too big for the limited 512MB of RAM in this NS to be smooth sailing.
Thanks...
This feature is build in with the app "Uber Music" its a setting called "Use volume buttons to control media"
It works great and its awesome if you don't mind putting in a few dollars to get the app
Cheers,
Luke
UberMusic looks nice, sure, but it doesn't do what I was hoping it would (and was suggested in the post above). The setting preference says "Enable headset controls" and I already have that ability: I have a cord from Apple earbuds where I removed/desoldered the original factory earbuds (because they're crap) and then replaced them with a pair of Koss IEMs that I like. So even though the cord looks like I'm using Apple earbuds I'm not.
Having said that, I can already control the Play (single click), Pause (single click), and Next track (double click) functionality, but obviously the dedicated volume buttons on the remote don't work for whatever reason. The Nexus S has a proper TRRS jack but it seems like no Android phone makers care enough to actually allow for such volume control through that jack. And the typical triple click Previous track functionality doesn't work either, sadly (and that's with any remote I've ever tried, even earbuds/IEMs that claim to work or are "designed for Android."
So again, I'm trying to control changing tracks (Next and Previous) with the volume rocker on the phone itself and when the screen is off, that's it. Since the phone is in my hand 99% of the time and my thumb is on the volume rocker, it's infinitely more efficient to change tracks with a slight movement of the thumb than trying to grasp the inline remote and double click or whatever.
Sure is odd why this question is so difficult to get an answer to over the years...
Most custom roms support this. It's not a kernel thing afaik. You may be able to find a mod to get it working on stock. It seems like I've seen it before in the ns4g themes & mods but I could be wrong.
As for triple press on the headphones, it's always worked for me with poweramp on multiple headphones.
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[Q] facebook messenger ding notification - computers

Other than "switch it off" which i don't wish to do,
is there any way of change the annoying Facebook notification "ding" on a windows computer, like you can on an android phone?
On a phone you can select your choice of notification sound.
Don't understand why this ability was never thought of for laptops/computers?
Windows just gives the option to have it on (with default "ding") or switch it off.
Where does it sit on a coputer? It's not part of system-sound set up, i've tried that. Surely if there are ways of changing your Windows 7 start up sound, someobody somewhere must know who to do this?
Surely there's a regedit or resource-hacker solution
Stephen
.... and still nobody seems to be able to answer this.
Even Mark Zuckerberg has given an excited rhetoric speech which included How to switch off "annoying" Facebook ding in IOS
.... *** SO*** he recognises it's annoying !!!!
How is it so difficult that he can't get his software experts to amend the software so we can """"change the ding sound"""" to an alternative sound.
that's ALL we are asking. NOT to switch it off as he was so excitedly going on about.
We WANT the notification alert, but just like other systems like Android, the ability to CHANGE IT !!!!
Is that TOO MUCH to ask ???? !!!!!
STOP trying to over-whelm us with up'n'coming flashy new (marketing) developments and correct old issues that should have been easily rectified ages ago!

Keymappers for Marshmallow Custom Roms

So I've been using Tincore Keymapper but to be honest, it never really got a proper Marshmallow compatibility update, and hasn't had any love since Oct 2015. Being on a Marshmallow custom rom, I have to use Tasker to fiddle various settings on the fly to get round Tincore's hiccups with Marshmallow's increased security. For example, when my gamepad is connected, Tasker launches Tincore and turns on the Accessibility option for Tincore. Then if I enter any game where I'm actually going to use the gamepad, Tasker switches the default keyboard to the Tincore IME. Without this, I can't map key presses to buttons on the gamepad (mapping "back" to the start button is quite useful). Then if a non-game takes focus, Tasker switches the default back to my normal keyboard.
So Tasker is certainly picking up the slack (love Tasker) so these hiccups aren't a bother but it shouldn't have to. My question is, are there any viable alternative keymappers out there which play nice with Marshmallow or has anyone found ways to make Tincore behave better within Marshmallow. Would love to hear.
Also, I've heard there are apparently intents for Tincore. But can't find anything documented anywhere. If anyone knows anything about those, I would love to know.

Substitute for AndroidAuto - And 2018 Honda Accord EX with Hondalink

I just purchased a 2018 Honda Accord EX that has Hondalink. The OS seems to be based on Android 6.1.1
So far Im very disappointed with the limitations of the Hondalink OS. The Driver Distraction Limitations are ridiculous. In CA it's illegal for you to hold your phone. It must be hands free. But as long as it's mounted, you are still able to use many functions as long as it's single finger touch. Regardless, I think a user/driver should be allowed choices and be held responsible if abusing those choices, like texting while driving, or watching a video while driving. But the limitations of HondaLink, coupled with AndroidAutos ridiculously small list of supported apps, it makes me wonder... WHY??? Why have this system at all? There's no app/option to watch video or browse images (even if parked) and no web browser. No Youtube. No Voxer support. Nothing. When I ask google for showtimes of a movie playing, using voice command, it gives showtimes for theaters that aren't even close to where I am when asking. Ive even tried to specify the theater when asking. Doing this only confuses it. This is a pathetic substitute for the fandango app.
Obviously I considered using the "Install App" (App Installer? sry, not in car) button. So, went on my galaxy S8+, used APK extractor, copied extracted apks to a USB jump drive, and plugged the jump drive into the car. The car recognizes the Jump Drive, and sees the apks, along with their appropriate file sizes. The apks I tested are Accuweather, ES File Explorer, Voxer, and Youtube. When I tap on one of the files, it brings up the "Install App?" dialogue box, but the button "Install" is greyed out.
Does anyone know how to get into the Developer Diagnosis page?
At the very very least, I'd like to disable the Driver Distraction Setting
Is there an android app that can be used as a substitute to Android-Auto that is a straight screen mirroring of the phone to the HondaLink Infotainment console?
i have a 2018 accord sport...i don't even get the subwoofer or the extra speakers....but using AA with my phone or just unplugging it when needed works just fine. What are you needing it to really do?
Before I go into it, please understand that I recognize that feature limitations and the "Driver Attention" lock is all meant for the safety of the driver and for others around the driver. I recognize that ultimately the road and the safety of those on the road are the priority. But i will also note that in CA, as long as the phone is mounted and not in your hand, you can pretty much do any task that only requires one finger (short of texting)
That being said, if AA allows an app, like Doubletwist, im frustrated that I cant do a simple one finger task of scrolling down a list of albums/artist/songs/playlist unless I'm at a complete stop. I've found that when I'm rolling at 2-3mph and am STILL locked out, im having to unplug my phone and look down at it to simply change playlist. When I'm going down a freeway and I'm in stop and go traffic for 15-20miles and never actually coming to a completely stop, this can be beyond frustrating. Ultimately I think that driver safety should be the drivers responsibility, and not predetermined by a company. If a driver abuses technology, then the driver needs to be accountable. It's my mission to figure out how to disable that stupid driver attention lock.
What do I want it to do? I want more than an overglorified play/pause button. Seriously. Yes it shows the name of the song and allows me to go to the next track, previous track, pause/play, but beyond that, absolutely no control. Voxer is a VERY simple one touch app. You tap to start voxing, you tap to stop. That's it, super straight forward. NOT supported. I want to be able to browse firefox, fandango, and YouTube when I'm parked.
But ultimately, I want the Android experience with full fledged apps. Android Auto pretty much just commandeers the Hond aLink infotainment screen. So just allow straight screen mirroring. That's what I "want".
Make playlists In Google play music....use your voice to change it.
Google play is nothing more than pandora and spotify. You have to select from their options. Yes, I might being "picky", but I prefer Doubletwist. It lets me sync my iTunes music and playlist. The point is, AA supports Doubletwist, but is too limited, and the "Driver Attention" lock is frustrating as heck. Besides that, AA is just too limited, too restrictive. Google/android should just do away with AA and just do straight screen mirroring. Or at least allow a 3rd party to make an app that resembles AA without so much of the limutations. It's sad that the most awesom.e feature in the best car ive had in almost 20 years is turning out to be the most pointless feature. 90% of what you can do through A you can do through Bluetooth. But I Really don't want to get a mount and make the dash look tacky. I mean, the phone mounted right next to the high infotainment screen. Jeez. More to the point, I just plain don't see why I should have to.
varxtis said:
Google play is nothing more than pandora and spotify. You have to select from their options. Yes, I might being "picky", but I prefer Doubletwist. It lets me sync my iTunes music and playlist. The point is, AA supports Doubletwist, but is too limited, and the "Driver Attention" lock is frustrating as heck. Besides that, AA is just too limited, too restrictive. Google/android should just do away with AA and just do straight screen mirroring. Or at least allow a 3rd party to make an app that resembles AA without so much of the limutations. It's sad that the most awesom.e feature in the best car ive had in almost 20 years is turning out to be the most pointless feature. 90% of what you can do through A you can do through Bluetooth. But I Really don't want to get a mount and make the dash look tacky. I mean, the phone mounted right next to the high infotainment screen. Jeez. More to the point, I just plain don't see why I should have to.
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Not sure what the doubletwist is, but I prefer using sony xperia musix (look here on xda). For youtube there is carstream app that someone made which can be used for watching youtube while driving besides parked (http://www.thekirankumar.com/blog/2017/12/29/play-youtube-video-android-auto-app/). Also, i believe there is newer android auto version which allows wireless AA but I haven't tested that yet which may help with some issues that you have.
YoColdRain said:
Not sure what the doubletwist is, but I prefer using sony xperia musix (look here on xda). For youtube there is carstream app that someone made which can be used for watching youtube while driving besides parked (http://www.thekirankumar.com/blog/2017/12/29/play-youtube-video-android-auto-app/). Also, i believe there is newer android auto version which allows wireless AA but I haven't tested that yet which may help with some issues that you have.
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Thanks I'll look into those. Presently, I just stuck a phone mount on the dash and keep everything Bluetooth. Its only taking advantage of probably 5% of the Honda-link infotainment consoles potential, and yet it's still 20x better than battling with Android Autos ridiculous limitations. Sad :\
varxtis said:
Before I go into it, please understand that I recognize that feature limitations and the "Driver Attention" lock is all meant for the safety of the driver and for others around the driver. I recognize that ultimately the road and the safety of those on the road are the priority. But i will also note that in CA, as long as the phone is mounted and not in your hand, you can pretty much do any task that only requires one finger (short of texting)
That being said, if AA allows an app, like Doubletwist, im frustrated that I cant do a simple one finger task of scrolling down a list of albums/artist/songs/playlist unless I'm at a complete stop. I've found that when I'm rolling at 2-3mph and am STILL locked out, im having to unplug my phone and look down at it to simply change playlist. When I'm going down a freeway and I'm in stop and go traffic for 15-20miles and never actually coming to a completely stop, this can be beyond frustrating. Ultimately I think that driver safety should be the drivers responsibility, and not predetermined by a company. If a driver abuses technology, then the driver needs to be accountable. It's my mission to figure out how to disable that stupid driver attention lock.
What do I want it to do? I want more than an overglorified play/pause button. Seriously. Yes it shows the name of the song and allows me to go to the next track, previous track, pause/play, but beyond that, absolutely no control. Voxer is a VERY simple one touch app. You tap to start voxing, you tap to stop. That's it, super straight forward. NOT supported. I want to be able to browse firefox, fandango, and YouTube when I'm parked.
But ultimately, I want the Android experience with full fledged apps. Android Auto pretty much just commandeers the Hond aLink infotainment screen. So just allow straight screen mirroring. That's what I "want".
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To unlock the driver attention thing you need to hold the home, power, and source button for bout 10 seconds then click on the detail information & setting screen and from there hold home button again for 10 seconds and then click on the vehicle model information and turn off the DD VSP ERROR and that should do it. However everytime you turn off your car it resets and you have to do it all over again.

Use old phone to get smart. (TV and/or Lightbulbes)

Hey, did you also never got any idea how to use a old Phone useful? Yes? Same!
Its actually very easy.
I used for example my old Samsung Galaxy S6, because it has an IR-Sensor. Thats useful for TV's without the possibility to be controlled via WIFI.
Due to the fact that the S6 supports Wireless-Charging, I got a Wireless-Charger to charge the phone and if needed have fast acces to it.
Things you'll need:
A phone with Android 4.0.3 or newer.
OPTIONAL: Phone with IR-Sensor.
A phone with WIFI.
The possibility to live with ads or buy apps.
OPTIONAL: If your phone supports Wireless-Charging, a Wireless-Charging pad.
Macrodroid
Google clock
Google Home
OPTIONAL: A Smart TV (If you don't have a Smart TV or an unknown Brand, and dont have an IR-Sensor, you can skip the TV-part)
Thats actually it.
First of all, get the Anymote App out of the Google Playstore
After you downloaded the App, open the App.
If your phone supports IR mode, use The TV icon at the Bottom. If not, use the Wifi icon.
Then continue with searching your TV's Brand and click on it.
If you've done that, check if your TV works with the given remotes.
If it works: Congratualtions!
NOTE for IR users: If your TV doesn't respond always u press a Button on your phone do this:
Swipe from left to right
Hit App Settings
Scroll down until you see "Use Alternate Ir Commands"
Check the slider.
Now, that everything works, we need to continue on your phones Battery, because it cant stay on all the time. (If it does u have a GOD phone)
Check what you can charge your phone with. The pretty way is to charge it with Wireless-Charging. The ugly way with cable.
If you know what you can charge your phone with, decide what you wanna use then.
After you decided, place the charging method on a pretty place and try if the place works.
After you are one with this, open Playstore and download the Google clock, if u dont have it already.
"Why do we need this?" This is easy. Android phones are able to use Screensavers while charging. This is useful to avoid Screenburnin.
When u downloaded the app, go to settings and search "Screen saver".
Open the option and check "Clock".
After that, click on the settings Icon and change the Style to the one u prefer and check the Night mode.
When u connect your phone to the charger, it will display a moving clock. Its like Always on Display.
Now download Macrodroid and create a new macro:
Triggers: Screen Off
Actions: Launch AnyMote Smart Remote
"What does that do?" That opens AnyMote always, when u turn that phones screen off.
When u unlock the phone then, it will diplay the remote directly.
Now you can also configure your Google Home.
If you have Android 11 Thats easy. Hold the Powerbutton and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you've done that, you can hold the Powerbutton and get acces to all your smart devices.
If you dont have Android 11, you'll sadly have to open the Google Home app manually... I am sorry
I hope you liked the post about how to use old phones smart.
Thank you for reading :3

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