[Solved] Samsung S8 Dex without Dex Station - Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion

This thread has one simple objective: unlock the Samsung S8 Dex UI without the Dex station
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To better understand this new feature, let's say there is a software interface which is the DEX UI. It provides a true desktop interface from a mobile device and make your smartphone useful and practical when you need to work or entertain on a big screen. But Dex requires the DEX station, which can be compared to a hardware interface. It's a simple dock on which you can connect a TV, a keyboard, a mouse in order to use your smartphone as PC properly.
The problem is that the Dex station is very expansive for what it is ( a simple hub), and many of us just want to use the Dex UI on something else.
Here are some alternative solutions that could turn your Samsung S8 into a real computer:
The Mirabook​
Your Smartphone is the ultimate pocket computer: Powerful, Connected and Practical. You could fully exploit its potential if it was not limited by its size and its interface.
The Mirabook unleashes the power of your Smartphone by turning it into a full-fledged Laptop with a large screen, a keyboard and a track pad.
Your Smartphone is now the only computer
As I'm contributor for their campaign, I had access to 3 secret links to pre-order at $180 and not $299, that I gladly share with you Link 1 Link 2 Link 3
The Superbook​
At its core, the Superbook is a smart laptop shell that provides a large screen, keyboard and multi-touch trackpad, 8+ hours of battery, and phone charging capabilities.
When plugged into your Android smartphone, it launches our app to deliver the full laptop experience.
https://www.sentio.com/
Microsoft Dock/ HP Dock​
Connect your Lumia 950 or 950 XL to a Display Dock and do more with an external monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. Office apps and Outlook scale up to create a big screen-optimized work environment that makes you more productive. It’s a PC-like experience that’s powered by your phone.
https://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/accessory/hd-500/
Slimport adaptor​
The SlimPort USB-C to HDMI Adapter connects your SlimPort-enabled smartphone or tablet with a USB Type-C (USB-C) port to any HDMI-enabled TV, projector, or monitor at up to 4K Ultra HD (2160p), so your smartphone or tablet’s screen can be displayed on the big screen. The SlimPort USB-C to HDMI Adapter is plug-and-play easy to use, delivers the highest quality video-out from your phone/tablet, and there’s virtually no lag when video simultaneously appears on your phone’s screen and your TV screen.
Amazon Link
How to enable the Dex UI of the Samsung S8 on these alternative products?​
What I did:
-I try to run the app with a 3rd party launcher with root activated
-I tried to convert the system app to a user app
-I tried run the app through the android terminal. I may have done wrong but here is the result
This thread will be updated. Thank you for your contributions
At the moment we don't know if Samsung has a hardware DRM or if it's a software one.
UPDATE: Good News ! Thanks to KarateKid430 and Kbarni there's a complete solution to unlock the DEX feature.
https://youtu.be/s50GWuKphTI
Thank you very much to all contributors of this thread.

This is intresting!

Good luck with your efforts. If successful, I can see a lot of possibilities.
Do you think s8/s8+ will work with HP lap dock? I'm not talking about the dex desktop software, but will it work so that we can use the screen and keyboard on the lap dock when connected via USB=C?
Did you by any chance get it working with the Microsoft dock?

nipuna said:
Do you think s8/s8+ will work with HP lap dock? I'm not talking about the dex desktop software...?
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No, but it will absolutely work directly when connected to your HP laptop. Just use the Samsung SideSync software: http://www.samsung.com/us/sidesync/

anything we (tech-savvy users who aren't gifted android developers) can do to help you?

Meleor said:
How to enable the Dex UI of the Samsung S8 on these alternative products?​
What I did:
-I try to run the app with a 3rd party launcher with root activated
-I tried to convert the system app to a user app
-I tried run the app through the android terminal. I may have done wrong but here is the result
This thread will be updated. Thank you for your contributions
At the moment we don't know if Samsung has a hardware DRM or if it's a software one.
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At the end of the am start command, you need to append
--user '0'
Give that a try and post your findings. Great work so far!

karatekid430 said:
At the end of the am start command, you need to append
--user '0'
Give that a try and post your findings. Great work so far!
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I tried and even and Sudo it doesn't work. Guys it's so frustrating !

Okay as I posted in the other thread, we need to look at files
/sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state which is 109 for a Samsung TabPro S Multiport adapter, and 110 for the DeX.
/sys/class/dp_sec/dex which is 0 when not connected to DeX and 1 when it is.
If you have su, then please try echoing values into those and try again. I would but I am not rooted.
Thanks and best of luck!

karatekid430 said:
Okay as I posted in the other thread, we need to look at files
/sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state which is 109 for a Samsung TabPro S Multiport adapter, and 110 for the DeX.
/sys/class/dp_sec/dex which is 0 when not connected to DeX and 1 when it is.
If you have su, then please try echoing values into those and try again. I would but I am not rooted.
Thanks and best of luck!
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I was just reading and trying just now haha.
Here is what I got:
Am I doing this right or not ?

No. Just do the su command on its own first (literally two letters 'su' and hit enter) and grant root when it asks.
Then type the whoami command, hopefully you will be root or 0 or something.
Then do echo 1 > /sys/class/dp_sec/dex
And so on.
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Wait, you did do it once correctly.
When it is successful it will not say anything.
You can check by going 'cat /sys/class/dp_sec/dex' and hopefully it will be 1 without being connected to DeX. Now try to launch the DeX activity, try using the quick shortcut maker app.

karatekid430 said:
No. Just do the su command on its own first (literally two letters 'su' and hit enter) and grant root when it asks.
Then type the whoami command, hopefully you will be root or 0 or something.
Then do echo 1 > /sys/class/dp_sec/dex
And so on.
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Wait, you did do it once correctly.
When it is successful it will not say anything.
You can check by going 'cat /sys/class/dp_sec/dex' and hopefully it will be 1 without being connected to DeX. Now try to launch the DeX activity, try using the quick shortcut maker app.
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Then I get this
It seems like the phone does not have the right settings to fit the screen or something. when I spam the Dex application button, sometimes I see a black screen like if it's trying to launch the app, and one time I had a
landscape orientation black screen, so we're almost done I guess.

What did you have connected at the time? Was it an adapter with a display connection connected to a screen at the time?
If you do not have one, they are known as Multiport adapters, most commonly with a USB, HDMI and charging plug. There are so many brands of them it isn't funny. Ebay or Amazon.

karatekid430 said:
What did you have connected at the time? Was it an adapter with a display connection connected to a screen at the time?
If you do not have one, they are known as Multiport adapters, most commonly with a USB, HDMI and charging plug. There are so many brands of them it isn't funny. Ebay or Amazon.
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the Microsoft HD-500 dock which is Slimport like the S8 and a monitor.

When it is connected, what is the value of /sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state ? When the dock is connected?
If it is zero then the dock mightn't be suitable.

karatekid430 said:
When it is connected, what is the value of /sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state ? When the dock is connected?
If it is zero then the dock mightn't be suitable.
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Yes it's 0.
Is this the DRM of Samsung acting ? Is is possible to bypass this ?
Do we have to test all the different docks to find which one is working except the dock station?

I don't know. But that value goes to 109 when I connect the Samsung TabPro S Multiport Adapter to it, and 110 for DeX. I don't know about non-Samsung accessories, but you perhaps need to find something that changes the value. WAIT OH. What's the chance that CCIC refers to the charge controller IC in the USB? As in PD mode? Only a guess, but it might indicate whether the device can charge. Then again, my DisplayPort adapters with PD support say zero. Anyway GMT +0800 so it's my bed time, I don't know about other people's timezones. Please keep me posted, and if anybody can offer any information or comments on this then it would be appreciated. Thanks for trying so far, I wish I had the balls to root the phone. Cheers!

Just a quick note to help you guys.
DeX only launches when I have the official GS8 charger connected to the dock, no other charger will launch DeX mode. I wonder if this has a big part to play in why you cant get DeX to work through other techniques.
If you can identify why only the official S8 charger triggers DeX mode, that could enable you to workaround this problem.
So maybe you should try checking what system values change when you're connected to the charger and the dock separately?

SmilerOnline said:
Just a quick note to help you guys.
DeX only launches when I have the official GS8 charger connected to the dock, no other charger will launch DeX mode. I wonder if this has a big part to play in why you cant get DeX to work through other techniques.
If you can identify why only the official S8 charger triggers DeX mode, that could enable you to workaround this problem.
So maybe you should try checking what system values change when you're connected to the charger and the dock separately?
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As I have said, the DeX works with a standard USB-C PD charger, and actually fast charges the phone. The EP-TA20 only cable charges it through the DeX. The DeX presumably demands too much power for normal USB chargers, so Samsung probably just made it refuse to start unless some kind of high power charger is attached.
I use the Asus UPD 3.1 Panel (100W Type-C) and an 8ware 1M 100W USB-C to USB-C cable (USB-IF certified).

Following this thread. Would love to see this come to fruition.

GaresTaylan said:
Following this thread. Would love to see this come to fruition.
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Please gather anybody who might have an interest and get them to make accounts here. Later on I will be starting a petition. It will take a few days as I am going to make it elaborate with images and diagrams. Let's kick Samsung's A and get the right to choose third party hardware, which is what USB-C is all about.
Thanks for following.

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Docking Station for the TG01??

Is there a docking station on the market that would suit the TG01? I'm thinking in terms of a d.s. that would allow the phone to disply on a regular screen - and allow moust/keyboard functionality.....
Well you can plug a regular usb keyboard into it with the micro usb adaptor that came with the phone. Not sure about getting the picture onto a monitor though.
Scougar said:
Well you can plug a regular usb keyboard into it with the micro usb adaptor that came with the phone.
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Yes, I have been doing this for the past 12 months. However, not even close to being as efficient at knocking out emails as if I had a full screen and mouse.
Scougar said:
Not sure about getting the picture onto a monitor though.
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I was thinking in terms of something like this.
However, I wondered whether there was an alternative on the market? It's probably still worthwhile for my purposes - but it's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. I guess there are not enough folks with a real need for something like this...hence, it's a niche product - with niche product pricing.
borderfox said:
Is there a docking station on the market that would suit the TG01? I'm thinking in terms of a d.s. that would allow the phone to disply on a regular screen - and allow moust/keyboard functionality.....
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An alternative approach would be to use a software interface - eg. Pocket Controller Pro which enables you to put a window onto a main PC screen and to use the main keyboard with your TG01.
Regards,
Kevin
kevinpwhite said:
An alternative approach would be to use a software interface - eg. Pocket Controller Pro which enables you to put a window onto a main PC screen and to use the main keyboard with your TG01.
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Appreciate that Kevin. Food for thought. It's not a possibility exactly in the specific situation that I have in mind (I have no admin rights on the pc/workstation - so can't install software).
However, it could be useful in a different set of circumstances - so thanks for the suggestion.

vizio app hacks

Anyone know if XDA will be opening hacking for some of the new tv's with apps built in? Or if anyone knows of a site that supports it?
I'd like to find this as well. We essentially have computers built into our TVs that are likely capable of running a basic Android or Google TV install. It would be quite nice to extend the functionality of such smart TVs... Especially as Vizio's own VIA apps seem quite poorly built.
I'd be a little hesitant to flash custom software to a tv that's potentially worth $1000s. Bricking a TV is a little more severe that bricking a smartphone IMHO.
maeenm appt.
weazen said:
I'd be a little hesitant to flash custom software to a tv that's potentially worth $1000s. Bricking a TV is a little more severe that bricking a smartphone IMHO.
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Nah. A 42" Vizio TV can be had for $500. That's cheaper than some smartphones.
While there might be a good amount of interest with this. I dont see work being done on it, as theres no central OS each tv would be completely different.
Plus its alot easier to attach a small computer to the tv and go from there
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zacthespack said:
While there might be a good amount of interest with this. I dont see work being done on it, as theres no central OS each tv would be completely different.
Plus its alot easier to attach a small computer to the tv and go from there
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I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.
JustJinxed said:
I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.
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Here with E601i-a3 and very interested. How can I help?
BUMP for a good cause
The Vizios seem to run a modded version of ubuntu 10.4... so yea its linux lol... hmm now how to get into terminal?? or is that even possible? also its a yahoo tv platform so visit here to make apps "omit" sorry just google yahoo tv dev and stuff, but it would be awsome to be able to upgrade to a version of android on here (a google TV version!)
Awesome so is it possible to flash like our phones
mattpik2 said:
The Vizios seem to run a modded version of ubuntu 10.4... so yea its linux lol... hmm now how to get into terminal?? or is that even possible? also its a yahoo tv platform so visit here to make apps "omit" sorry just google yahoo tv dev and stuff, but it would be awsome to be able to upgrade to a version of android on here (a google TV version!)
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I would be extremely interested in this seeing as how I'm outside the US and would like to use Hulu. Also a internet browser like chrome would be awesome on this thing. I have the VIZIO E3D320VX :fingers-crossed:
kennethcolman said:
I would be extremely interested in this seeing as how I'm outside the US and would like to use Hulu. Also a internet browser like chrome would be awesome on this thing. I have the VIZIO E3D320VX :fingers-crossed:
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Just getting a browser on this thing would be awesome. Anyone have a hack to install chrome?
Vizio
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?
tadr said:
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?
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I have the 60" e-series, I've also been playing around with this. Does anyone have any solution to the flooding firewall problem?
Vizio e601i-a3 Hack for a browser or Android
I also am looking for a Hack for the Vizio E601l-a3 for my dad he bought one hoping to view internet on it and doesn't really have the money to run out and buy a mini TV PC or a STB just so he can browse the web. I know their is a lot of people that are looking for a way to browse the web and also be able to download other apps that just what Vizio and Yahoo will let you.
The other possibility would be hope that Vizio now comes out with an update to Google since it looks like they have switched platforms for the 2013 line up and hopefully they will release an update capable of using the Android platform.
Anyone hear of any rumors yet??? I was hoping after CES in Vegas this weekend some more info will be released as to Vizios plans.
I'm interested in this also, any word on current dev work?
Hey, I've also been wanting to hack my Vizio Smart TV, the XVT323SV. I'm not looking for anything in particular, but I'm looking forward to what people could make for TV like this!
tadr said:
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question as I have no idea about programming.
Is there any way to take a laptop running on the same linux and go in using the USB port.
From what I have read maybe rename a file or ??? to trick the TV into thinking it's a file that Vizio will let you open.
JustJinxed said:
I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.
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I also have a Vizio E3D470VX ... after getting used to the LG smart 3D tv my parents own, I expected much much much more 'smart' from this smart TV.... on the LG, available DLNA/UPnP servers show up on the 'inputs' menu, as do USB devices like thumb drives or portable hard drives plugged in. I didn't mind the fact that the 'Smart TV' part was more like widgets for somewhat poorly developed apps along the bottom, but I did mind when not only could I not play 75% of my video files from the DLNA/UPnP server (some .avi files wouldn't even show up)... then when I tried loading a few 3D movie files on a thumbdrive, turns out it used the same 'app' as the DLNA/UPnP media, and I found out they wouldn't play either!!! (files were .mkv AND .mp4) Even if the files did show up, or play - the UI was utterly horrible... and I don't mean it didn't have thumbnails or wasn't pretty - it was horrible even for a text based, folder browsing UI... I was so disappointed, that instead on moving my xbox 360 into my bedroom, I kept it in the family room to give the new Vizio 'smart' functions and the ability to play some video, and instead I got a WDTV box for the bedroom... For 3D videos, I'm back to using my computer via HDMI - which isn't bad, its just.... that is the point of a smart TV!
So I will be VERY interested if you find out anything useful in regards to hacking this firmware or some way to modify it... whether it be something similar to the LG firmware hacks, or a linux-based XBMC port, or the Google TV version of android... anything seems like it would be better than the stock offerings :good:
hcfte said:
The other possibility would be hope that Vizio now comes out with an update to Google since it looks like they have switched platforms for the 2013 line up and hopefully they will release an update capable of using the Android platform.
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The Co-Star is what I first saw regarding Google TV.... kinda ticked me off seeing the EXACT same remote next to a little Vizio box w/ an article about Vizio being Google TV's new partner. I never read/saw anything about it being included into the new line of TVs, but I imagine they would at least switch from the current yahoo! based VIA .... However, even if the new 2013 line up had the same 'smart tv interface' as the Co-Star box w/ Google TV - I doubt that previous models would receive the new firmware.... as that is more of a complete firmware change than an upgrade. Also, there may be issues with their partnership w/ yahoo! TV on the current models w/ VIA who knows... but I'd be extremely surprised if they rolled out firmware upgrades for older model TVs based on the firmware for the new line coming out.
I must say though, I thought it was genius to put a keyboard on the back of the remote - until I set up the TV and saw how 'not smart' the apps were.... Would have been a great remote for my parents LG smart TV though, or if I could use it w/ my xbox... but upon seeing the 'co-star' box with the same remote next to it for Google TV - I almost wanted to call up Vizio and demand the same Google TV firmware and/or co-star box for free, with the argument that the TV was advertised as a 'smart TV' :silly:
now someone with more knowledge than me get to hacking this thing!!!
maybe theres a way to download the firmware from the new model tv's and flash it to the older tvs?
i have the vizio E422VL which has no uPNP/DLNA support but the E422VLE has UPNP support. I thin kits like 1 year newer or something so this sorta bums me out.
Wireshark the TV on power up
Grab a small 5 port switch.
Plug your laptop in and the tv to the switch.
Start wireshark - see what protocols are coming from the tv. TCP dhcp request likely first and probably some other boot protocols.
My guess is the tv looks for a tftp server first and then attempts to grab stuff to update or look for messages to update.
Wireshark should be used in conjunction with angry ip scanner, to determine what's listening and on what protocol.
Nothing recent on these ideas? I got the vizio 42" smart TV hoping I could play mkv. But at last it don't.
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Productive Wireless Linking Apps that Complement the Galaxy Note 8 with other Smartph

I still use my Galaxy Note II as it is convenient as a main communications device, while the Note 8 for when I need to work, drawing and presentations. I've been doing some research on making them connected productively.
The projectors in the school where I teach are still using the old VGA analog socket and I've finally found an HDMI to VGA adaptor to go along with the micro USB to HDMI compatible with the S3, S4, Note II, Note 10.1 and of course the Note 8. So, instead of spending much more on the AllShareCast dongle (I'll get one eventual as I had to spend on that rare VGA connector), I can connect my Note II to the projector to mirror what I have on the Note 8.
You need to root however. I really must say rooting gives more useful tools in making your Android devices as the more useful platform around.
For best remote control app with pointer pad, keyboard, media, and game controls, I recommend DroidMote. It's a paid app, and quite responsive via wifi or bluetooth. It's not optimized to respond to S Pen pressure sensitivity or be able to make line drawings on the receiving device.
For sms alerts, reading and composing using your smartphone's SIM number, Dinamotxt (paid) mirrors them on the Note 8 via bluetooth. This is especially useful for me as the stick my Note II on the window as a wifi hotspot as I have an unlimited data plan.
And finally, RemoDroid (beta, and is still free!). It exactly mirrors whatever you are working showed on the streaming device to receiving device(s) via wifi signal. Receiving device(s) can remote control the streaming device. It's not that smooth but I can demonstrate drawing processes and markups on presentation slides.
There are other apps but the above are the more useful. Got any other effective apps you can recommend?
rooted stock Galaxy Note 8 GT-N5100
My setup with my Note II as receiver for my Note 8's streaming to a projector.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I had to use an HDMI to VGA adaptor to connect to old projectors.
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TheNeighbor101 said:
My setup with my Note II as receiver for my Note 8's streaming to a projector.
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I had to use an HDMI to VGA adaptor to connect to old projectors.
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I gotta say, I think I would buy a project box and put that whole mess in there to make it look nicer, but it's cool you got this going!
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I discovered that with RemoDroid, you can view your streaming Android device's screen display on a computer on the same wifi network. You just need to type the designated URL on the PC's web browser found on the device, and a small flash applet would be initiated to start the viewing. There is a lag though, depending how busy is the network.
In this way, you just need the projector connected to the pc to present your device's content wireless. Pretty neat. I get to walk around the classroom while lecturing.
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NOTE8 and smartphone for note taking
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I still use my Galaxy Note II as it is convenient as a main communications device, while the Note 8 for when I need to work, drawing and presentations. I've been doing some research on making them connected productively.
The projectors in the school where I teach are still using the old VGA analog socket and I've finally found an HDMI to VGA adaptor to go along with the micro USB to HDMI compatible with the S3, S4, Note II, Note 10.1 and of course the Note 8. So, instead of spending much more on the AllShareCast dongle (I'll get one eventual as I had to spend on that rare VGA connector), I can connect my Note II to the projector to mirror what I have on the Note 8.
You need to root however. I really must say rooting gives more useful tools in making your Android devices as the more useful platform around.
For best remote control app with pointer pad, keyboard, media, and game controls, I recommend DroidMote. It's a paid app, and quite responsive via wifi or bluetooth. It's not optimized to respond to S Pen pressure sensitivity or be able to make line drawings on the receiving device.
For sms alerts, reading and composing using your smartphone's SIM number, Dinamotxt (paid) mirrors them on the Note 8 via bluetooth. This is especially useful for me as the stick my Note II on the window as a wifi hotspot as I have an unlimited data plan.
And finally, RemoDroid (beta, and is still free!). It exactly mirrors whatever you are working showed on the streaming device to receiving device(s) via wifi signal. Receiving device(s) can remote control the streaming device. It's not that smooth but I can demonstrate drawing processes and markups on presentation slides.
There are other apps but the above are the more useful. Got any other effective apps you can recommend?
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Hello, just thought I'd give my input on good linking apps for the note 8 and a smartphone. Have you tried foldersync or syncme? I like the idea of syncing folders across devices (no pc or internet/drop box required).
My usage scenrio is mainly for taking down notes for lectures...the note 8 is great for notes and annotating images for notes but the 5 megapixel camera (although nice) is just not up to par for taking pictures of white boards or power point slides from afar. Furthermore, lifting a tablet to take pictures is somewhat unwieldly. I can take pictures using the S2 then sync (not just "transfer" but "synchronize") camera folders so I can edit the pictures immediately on the note 8 for note taking. I use camera ace on the S2 since it can designate what folder gets your pictures as you take them. So you can set up a "LECTURES" setup up that immediately dumps pics to a "LECTURES FOLDER" and a "FAMILY" SET UP for a family folder.There's also camscanner to convert the pictures of that folder to a PDF. then sync all over to the note 8 at a push (vis syncme or foldersync) of a button and do annotating/note taking there. "SYNCHRONIZation" is more efficient then transferring bulk files i believe.
The only problem with syncME is that it uses smb shares but if your note 8 is already rooted then samba share servers are all over the playstore. Foldersync is more robust in that it supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SMB, WEB DAV, CLOUD (like drop box) and resume (sometimes).Lately, though, a few versions back, reviews on the playstore claimed foldersync showed riskware? Haven't detected any though on the latest update. :fingers-crossed:
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Hello, just thought I'd give my input on good linking apps for the note 8 and a smartphone. Have you tried foldersync or syncme? I like the idea of syncing folders across devices (no pc or internet/drop box required).
My usage scenrio is mainly for taking down notes for lectures...the note 8 is great for notes and annotating images for notes but the 5 megapixel camera (although nice) is just not up to par for taking pictures of white boards or power point slides from afar. Furthermore, lifting a tablet to take pictures is somewhat unwieldly. I can take pictures using the S2 then sync (not just "transfer" but "synchronize") camera folders so I can edit the pictures immediately on the note 8 for note taking. I use camera ace on the S2 since it can designate what folder gets your pictures as you take them. So you can set up a "LECTURES" setup up that immediately dumps pics to a "LECTURES FOLDER" and a "FAMILY" SET UP for a family folder.There's also camscanner to convert the pictures of that folder to a PDF. then sync all over to the note 8 at a push (vis syncme or foldersync) of a button and do annotating/note taking there. "SYNCHRONIZation" is more efficient then transferring bulk files i believe.
The only problem with syncME is that it uses smb shares but if your note 8 is already rooted then samba share servers are all over the playstore. Foldersync is more robust in that it supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SMB, WEB DAV, CLOUD (like drop box) and resume (sometimes).Lately, though, a few versions back, reviews on the playstore claimed foldersync showed riskware? Haven't detected any though on the latest update. :fingers-crossed:
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Ah, I'll try those. I've been thinking about syncing folders. Cloud saving is done manually.
There is also an sms app called dinamotxt that transmits your sms to your tab if your phone unit is your main com number of other number.
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The ultimate sync project at least for me
TheNeighbor101 said:
Ah, I'll try those. I've been thinking about syncing folders. Cloud saving is done manually.
There is also an sms app called dinamotxt that transmits your sms to your tab if your phone unit is your main com number of other number.
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Nice, I'll check out dinamotxt also...
Regarding sms, across tab and phone, you reminded me of a particular project I've been trying to get up and running between the note 8 and S2...its usese tasker.
I already know tasker can be used to automate and send commands across android devices using autovoice and autoremote but these usually require internet and an online website html web page...
I'm trying to get my S2 to dish out commands to the note 8 while it's in may bag..
Scenario 1 (tried and it works/but really just a proof of concept):
1) I will call the note 8 with the phone...
2) This will trigger bluetooth on which will connect to the S2
--blue tooth is already triggered on the S2 when I called the note 8 (automatically via a tasker profile)
or
2) wifi or AP will be triggered on both divices so they can connect instantaneously (all simply by calling the note 8, again all automated with tasker on both devices)
3)an sms messaging app connecting tablet and phone is also simultaneously triggered. I use sms tablet lite. (works fine so far but I'll give dinamotxt a try as well ).
4) from there I can tell the note 8 to sms someone using it's own sim card without ever pulling the note 8 out of the bag.
5) tasker will automatically turn off bluetooth or wifi based on a set number of conditions (after a lull time with no commands / change in geolocation or after a second call from the S2)
Scenario 2 (what I hopefully want to accomplish to unleash to full might of tasker)-> this hopefully is done with no internet connection or paid sms
1) call the note 8
2) trigger bluetooth or AP or wifi lan or even wifidirect
3) send tasker commands from the S2 to the note 8...from here on the possibilities are endless....
tasker commands, tasker profiles, tasker scenes....
4) AUTOMATICALLY shut off the connection again via tasker.
Possible solutions: Nonrooted devices:
1) as I mentioned ealrier, all of these can already be accompished via autoremote and autovoice but these all require a working internet connection and an html/url web page on a server somewhere (it's not that I don't trust the autoremote developer who I think is a true genius, it's just that I want it all to run without the internet....)...
2) SMS message: send an sms message from the S2 to the NOTE 8 (the main reason why i got the note 8 3G version was for tasker and not really to make calls)...set up tasker to read the sms message and then take it from there but this will cost money (cheap but still not free). it is a very plausible solution though.
3) send messages to the notification bar.-tasker can read notifications and take it from there
-This is the real dilemma...the best messaging system (LAN or AP without the need for paid sms or internet) I've found that sends messages to the notification bar is IPMSG: it sends the entire "message" leading to very specific commands via tasker.
-the problem is that with the latest jellybean update, the notification panel has become rather complex (it's interactive now with pictures and all). Tasker can no longer distinguish the main body of the notificaiton from the title of the notification...and since the title of the notification for IPMSG is always "new message" that kinda limits me to just one type of command. (tasker now only read the title of the notification)
4) remote widgets:
I read that the sony smart watch has an app then can put widgets on the smartphone directly on the smartwatch. Tasker can trigger commands based on customized widgets. So you can press on a widget on the watch and tasker does the command immediately as if you touched the tablet. I'm trying to look for an app that does the same thing but instead of putting the widgets on a smartwatch, it will put the tasker widget on the S2.
Possible solutions: for rooted device.
1) if you have a rooted device, utter! which I found here on XDA is a possiblity. Utter can make use of google's built in offline voice recognition software and links with tasker, you can voice command the note 8 via the phones-utter->offline-google voice recognition->tasker tablet.
This i haven't done yet...
I'm really interested in fully integrating tasker between the note 8 and various other android devices. I think it is the true defining factor of the complete android experience setting android miles apart from the proprietary mobile OS's. Just wish I could get it to work...hehe...:fingers-crossed:
ProjectER, wow, I only keep a smartwatch (SE LiveView) to control my GT-N7100 than my Note 8. I really use my 8 as a secondary number with my old SIM card for contacts who aren't updated with my new number.
I connect a bluetooth ear set to both for incoming calls. I also opt to get myself a Sony stereo bluetooth earpiece with display to read text and incoming call ids for both. Expensive as the unit maybe at P5k, I want one for easy operation while commuting. It has a slot for micro SD and a radio.
I don't like taking out my devices so much in public. I've done some extensive forum posts about the Hidden Note 8 and II for concealment.
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I had bought the 5 pack NFC Tec Tiles that triggers tasks or profile changes for my Note II. When I was looking for an app that does more than the Samsung NFC Managervapp, I found an interesting one called NFC Task Launcher by Tagstand. It has some extra features for non-NFC functions.
What's interesting about this app for the Note 8 is that you can trigger apps/tasks/settings when you connect/disconnect bluetooth or wifi, even via location, time/day, battery percentage and is Tasker compatible.
You can use your bluetooth devices like an media player to turn on/off the wifi hotspot for example. You need not take out the Note 8.
The only thing is, the app doesn't appear on the Play Store via Note 8 and I had to extract and copied the apk of it using Titanium Backup to install.
It's another addition in making my Hidden Note 8 project even better.
rooted stock Galaxy Note 8 GT-N5100
TheNeighbor101 said:
Got any other effective apps you can recommend?
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Until Google gets sync going.......DataSync
If you use any of the same apps on both phablet/phone and tablet or just multiple types of devices it is nice to have the same app data across all devices. Works via WiFi, NFC, and BT and the paid version syncs automatically.
One more app that is meant for the sake of time tracking and management and as such it is the market leader in terms of time tracking. The tool that I am talking about is Replicon. The hassle free experience with cloud based and calender based and user friendly interface helps manage the time and keep the users active and upto the mark.
아직 해보지 않아서 잘 모르지만, 이렇게 간단하고 편리하게 업그레이드 할 수 있을 것 같아서 기대 됩니다. 감사합니다.
Translation: I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know for sure, but I'm looking forward to it because I think it'll be a simple and convenient upgrade. Thank you.

Smart IR Remote app by Color Tiger

I noticed this app is on sale for $5. It looks nice, but there doesn't appear to be a trial or anything. Has anyone used this app before? How does it work? Is it any good/worth the cash? It gets good reviews, but I rather hear from the horse's mouth what the thoughts are. Does it seem to support pretty much everything? Anyone know if it supports DirectTV boxes? Can it be used with a HTPC that has a IR module? Can you configure the interface the way you like or are the screens only the way the dev wants them?
I had a dodgy apk of it, since it had been taken off the Play Store. I have now bought it while it's on offer. Excellent app. Simple universal remote control with a brilliant widget. And now the tablet version and HTC version are all built into one app. I'd recommend it. Well worth 5 bucks.
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Sadly it said it was on sale until midnight tonight. Saw it in the play store for $4.99, went to buy it and it was about to charge $9.99. Went to email the author, came back to try again and now play store had it at $9.99. Guess I'll wait for another sale...
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I guess a follow-up question (maybe I should make a new thread?) is this:
Are there any good free universal remotes? I tried a few and they are like "You can control any TV before 1990 for free" or "you can control these 2 types of TV" and then you have to pay.
I'm just looking for a free one that's decent until a really good one goes on sale again. I regret not getting this one.
I also use Smart IR Remote. Works great for the most part, but it can't learn. due to Samsung's implementation
Anyone know if it supports DirectTV boxes?
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I personally don't have DirecTV anymore, but it has about 20 codes for DirecTV boxes.
Can you configure the interface the way you like or are the screens only the way the dev wants them?
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SOME buttons can be rearranged but not all... new buttons can be added as well in empty spots
Can it be used with a HTPC that has a IR module?
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Yes, but since the Samsung can't learn it might be limited by that.
ExploreMN said:
I guess a follow-up question (maybe I should make a new thread?) is this:
Are there any good free universal remotes? I tried a few and they are like "You can control any TV before 1990 for free" or "you can control these 2 types of TV" and then you have to pay.
I'm just looking for a free one that's decent until a really good one goes on sale again. I regret not getting this one.
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There's one, free and working for some devices, there's also available USB receiver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317635
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Hi guys try ZazaRemote it's free, just search the market.
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Since I was playing with house money (the $25 google play credit for registering the note 8.0) I snagged the smart remote app at the $6.99 sale price and I really like it. I have 3 tv's on my wall along with a wall mounted touch screen jukebox with infrared support. It was easy to come up with one page of the only needed buttons for all 3 tv's and juke box. I also edited the apk and added some images of local channels that were added to quick channel macros. The screen scrolls and includes the same channel macros for each of my other 2 tv's. The main power button in the upper left is a macro that sends power toggle to the 3 tv's and audio system.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
**edit** Forgot to add that I have 4 zones of lighting controlled via infrared that is also handled in my main screen.
good day.
Missing button for DirecTV
Just got this app and so far everything functions well except it seems to be missing the "LIST" button for DirecTV. Does anyone else use the Smart IR Remote with DirecTV? Am I missing something?
chopper the dog said:
Since I was playing with house money (the $25 google play credit for registering the note 8.0) I snagged the smart remote app at the $6.99 sale price and I really like it. I have 3 tv's on my wall along with a wall mounted touch screen jukebox with infrared support. It was easy to come up with one page of the only needed buttons for all 3 tv's and juke box. I also edited the apk and added some images of local channels that were added to quick channel macros. The screen scrolls and includes the same channel macros for each of my other 2 tv's. The main power button in the upper left is a macro that sends power toggle to the 3 tv's and audio system.
**edit** Forgot to add that I have 4 zones of lighting controlled via infrared that is also handled in my main screen.
good day.
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Chopper, how did you get the channel icons on those favorite channel buttons?
Also, is there a way to get that directional pad on a DirecTV remote?
chopper the dog said:
Since I was playing with house money (the $25 google play credit for registering the note 8.0) I snagged the smart remote app at the $6.99 sale price and I really like it. I have 3 tv's on my wall along with a wall mounted touch screen jukebox with infrared support. It was easy to come up with one page of the only needed buttons for all 3 tv's and juke box. I also edited the apk and added some images of local channels that were added to quick channel macros. The screen scrolls and includes the same channel macros for each of my other 2 tv's. The main power button in the upper left is a macro that sends power toggle to the 3 tv's and audio system.
**edit** Forgot to add that I have 4 zones of lighting controlled via infrared that is also handled in my main screen.
good day.
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How did you put the channel icons on the buttons?
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I don't use a dvd player so most of the custom icons for skip, play, rewind etc. were not used. I just replaced those icons in the apk with my local channel icons and resigned the apk and installed. I created macros for favorite channels and applied the channel icon within app. You can get icons from here http://www.iconharmony.com/icons/watchtv?category=harmonyOne. I did have a little contact with the app dev and they are working on "favorite" channel buttons that will also allow for adding icons from sd. The dpad only gets used within a universal remote. Create a new universal remote named direct tv and apply the commands and buttons from you direct tv remote in the edit mode and hide your original direct tv remote from the remote list.
good day.
I ended up buying it. Love the fact that I'm down to 1 remote (the Note 8). Sadly, two apps though since this won't work with my Roku. I have to use their app. Still, for two DirectTV, two TV's, and two DVD players (7 remotes total). It's a godsend!
I bought it but ended up choosing a refund soon after due to it being *very* hard to read the text in the settings. Its like its blurry or something on its black background.
Is it just me that experienced this?
I wanted this app but doubt I will buy it until that changes. The font displayed on the app screenshots are not the blurry text I saw in the app itself.
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I bought this app because it was on sale last week. It is a good app and highly customizable with its several blank button. The macros help me to set one button to control several device at once and also build a single remote/interface to control some basic command for several devices.
I have several remote which are not listed in the app so I send the app developer an email. Gladly, they reply it within a day. They point out that some of my unlisted remote actually already in the list but with difference name specially for Panasonic tv (they keep reuse same remote code for their line of product). They also said will try to add one of my unlisted remote code if possible. That's 1 star for good after sales service.
But I really hope it has learning function, which later I learn it is a limitation from Samsung side.
Anyway, using Note 8.0 as a remote is not really practical for it large size. Normal phone size is okay but not Note 8.0.
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TC93 said:
I bought it but ended up choosing a refund soon after due to it being *very* hard to read the text in the settings. Its like its blurry or something on its black background.
Is it just me that experienced this?
I wanted this app but doubt I will buy it until that changes. The font displayed on the app screenshots are not the blurry text I saw in the app itself.
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I don't have that blurry text problem specially not in setting. But when I press the setting button at the top right, it showed 3 more button ( SETTING, EDIT and RENAME). These 3 text are a bit blurry.
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AnyMote Smart Remote - .amsr
Long time ago i had Nokia 3650 Symbian...
i had totalirremote app. It had include large database IR codes , but now on my galaxy s6 must all time connect to internet for download new codes
i found downloaded codes ( saved remotes) in /data/data/com.remotefairy (root access)
files named e.g. 092837582.json but download all codes singly a lot of time
Is possible to download their IR remotes database and save. Later import it offline without connect to internet?

[Q] Nexus 7 as display for TV dongle possible?

Hello everyone,
I am attempting to hack a Tronsmart MK908II TV dongle into a portable web server, dev environment, and sandbox. For my first attempt I'm using the stock ROM and apps from the app store such as Bit Web Server and Terminal IDE. I've had a fair amount of success, though very tempted to install Pic-Untu (Ubuntu) for a more open and accessible environment.
One of my main objectives is to have a miniature HD monitor so I can have direct access to the device if necessary even when I'm on the go. Before I go out and buy a suitable device for this, I'm trying to get my Nexus 7 to act as the display, since I always have it with me and it's the perfect size. I believe I may have all the necessary cables and converters to make something like this possible... I'm just a bit stuck at the moment on getting it all to work as I want and I suspect its a software/config/capabilities limitation more than a physical one. I have already attempted this a couple of different ways, including using a USB cable from the dongle and an OTG converter for my Nexus 7, but have not been able to get it to to recognize input from the dongle.
Does anyone have any advice that might point me in the right direction? Maybe this would actually be easier if Ubuntu was running on the stick instead of Android. I still want to try a few more things before I head down that path, but I'd love to know if my efforts here would be futile.
Thanks!
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