I used to be able to view and control some of my older phones on my PC through the USB connection, but I haven't been able to find out if this is possible yet with android phones, specifically my new GN2. I know I can get the dock and hook up one of my PC monitors to a switch, and I also know there is a way to connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse, and then use a HLA adapter to run a monitor. I have also looked at a couple programs that use VPN connections to "host" android devices on websites that you can access with your PC via web browser, but as far as I can tell you are limited to what you can do (web browser, messaging, email).
I'm really looking for a stand alone program that I can open on my PC that, when connected to my GN2 via USB, will duplicate the devices display in a window and allow control of the device with the PCs keyboard and mouse. Does such a program exist? Thanks all.
i have never seen anything like this. What would be the purpose of this?
To control my phone with my workstation peripherals while at work if I want to view a website that is blocked by my works firewall, or simply to respond to a text message without having to turn on my phones screen
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I have been looking around and don't think one exists, But thought i might ask anyway. Does any one know of a program i can put on my phone the will allow me to use the keyboard of my phone as a virtual keyboard for my PC and the touch screen as a mouse. through a wireless connection kind of like those remote control applications work. Sure would be a cool app to have. Would never have to get off the couch again.
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Here are about 7 options to solve your problem!!!!!
1. here is a freeware app that works the opposite way (use your keyboard and mouse from your computer to control your PPC)
http://www.trancreative.com/rkb.aspx
2. Search XDA-Devs for "bluetooth hid" and you will find a program that allows you to use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard with your win-mo phone
3. this program allows you to control certain applications from your PPC:
http://www.jaylee.org/remotecontrol/
I have used this one, and it is the best and it does exactly what you want and more, plus it is free!!!!!!!!!!1 The only problem I have found is that it is pretty unreliable and loses connection and has to be re-paired with bluetooth a lot.
4. This one does exactly waht you are looking for, except it costs 12$:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Telephony-SMS-GSM/Bluetooth-Remote-Control.shtml
5. logmein.com offers a free way to control your smartphone from your comp or vice-versa
6. If you have Vista, microsoft now has a SideShow client for windows mobile over bluetooth, so you can use your "gadgets" on your computer from your PPC.
7. If you want to spend a little money, you could always get the Logitech Dinovo Mini, I have it and it works great at controlling my PC, my PS3, and My pocket pc via bluetooth.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220674781&sr=8-1
Or if you want something similar to the dinovo mini, you could go with this generic one:
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Kybr...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220674781&sr=8-2
If all else fails, you could always just use Remote Desktop from your PPC
reply to this message if you need any more help
RealVNC ?
How about the simple way of using VNC from RealVNC ? I use it from time to time, when I need to check something on my pc from the lunchroom @ work. I just use the VNC and use my work pc thru the wifi network.
It works great + it's free + it's 1 file open (no need for install so u can just keep it in your SD and make a link to programs if you want to.)
http://www.realvnc.com/products/beta/ce/
Ok i have tinkered with it, but have not been able to get the Windows Remote To connect to my home pc, im at a loss and any help?
What i would like to do is be able to use my Excal via bluetooth or via wireless to connect to my pc and basically use it as a remote keyboard/mouse to run stuff..
I would prefer something free, or if you do know a program that has a trial and works as a trial that would be much appreciated.
Basically if anyone is smart enough to write a program, i want to use via bluetooth, the center button as a left click and the arrows around to move the mouse as a basic operation. Maybe add in a key to access the windows key, so i can activate windows media player and navigate it.
I am on windows 7x64 if that matters.
taalon927 said:
Ok i have tinkered with it, but have not been able to get the Windows Remote To connect to my home pc, im at a loss and any help?
What i would like to do is be able to use my Excal via bluetooth or via wireless to connect to my pc and basically use it as a remote keyboard/mouse to run stuff..
I would prefer something free, or if you do know a program that has a trial and works as a trial that would be much appreciated.
Basically if anyone is smart enough to write a program, i want to use via bluetooth, the center button as a left click and the arrows around to move the mouse as a basic operation. Maybe add in a key to access the windows key, so i can activate windows media player and navigate it.
I am on windows 7x64 if that matters.
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Plenty of threads with this issue http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398282 hope that helps.
yah logmein is not working on mine, and i tried tightvcn and its even worse ....
Finally found the first thing i do not like about windows7 home premium... they left out letting you run a Remote Desktop Host on it.
Is there a way to transfer files in mass via WIFI Direct to desktop? I don't want to use AirDroid that has some relation to someone else network...
I like the 1080p video and pics...and want to transfer them via wifi direct. I can't seem to find anything out there for it. Is hardwire the only way?
love to know this too...i have a carpc and a laptop and some desktops that i would love to push files to from time to time
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love to know this too...i have a carpc and a laptop and some desktops that i would love to push files to from time to time
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This is a good one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer
I prefer this one though. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO
I use AndFTP
I use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserver&hl=en
Bluetooth is another option. A Bluetooth adapter can be had for a USB port cheap. I have a USB 4.0 adapter I got from a local office supply store for my desktop at work. This also allows me to stream Pandora through the speakers on the desktop PC, among other helpful things.
At home I have a NAS drive that is connected via FTP using ES file explorer. Works fine. Also, DLNA is an option, that works for me too. I can enable DLNA on the phone and copy to and from the device using my PS3 and laptop, or play music off my phone through my PS3, do photo slide shows, etc.
I just tried using VMLite VNC via WiFi, it works good, but a little bit lag.
I want to control my s2 with PC because I want to play a specific game with a mouse pointer (my finger seems to be too thick that it functions in both blocking my sight and inaccurate touch very well). However, it is too laggy using VMLite VNC via WiFi. It cannot use via USB Debug due to unknown reason and even if it works, the game would be automatically closed when root access is on or USB debug is on (when I play on the S2 directly I have to turn both off).
I just greedily wonder, up to now, is it possible to control an android device with a PC via USB or other effective means without root access and USB debug so that a smooth control of the android device could be achieved.
For my case, if the root access and USB debug is just for initiation and then the remote control can work without them would be perfect already, like VMLite VNC I have to initiate it via USB Debug then I can turn USB debug off without disconnect the remote control.
EDIT: I resolved my problems on playing games by enabling some pointer related option in developer option, but still, I wonder is it possible to control an android device with a PC via USB or other effective means without root access and USB debug
You could try TeamViewer - they make an app for Samsung Galaxy phones.
You need TeamViewer on your PC and TeamViewer QuickSupport app on your phone.
I want to be able to connect my Samsung Smart Dock to my PC and view the content on my Galaxy Note 4. Is this possible, and if so, how? Essentially, while using my computer, I want to be able to type my texts with a keyboard, without having to switch to a different HDMI port on my monitor, or dealing with the hassle of unplugging my keyboard and mouse to and from my PC and to and from my Smart Dock.
I dont know about all of that but if you use AirDroid you can do everything in your phone on your pc, along with some other nice wireless options. And its free.