Third Party Remotes with Voice Search - Shield Android TV Accessories

I would like an alternative to my Shield remote that also allows Voice Search which has a Keyboard built in. Are there any?

Well Gallery Measy GP830 Premium QWERTY Multifunction Wireless Keyboard/Air Mouse/Remote Control Built-in Mic & Headphone Jack for Android TV Box Pc - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014CX2R0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JgjJybYSW8MQN
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I assume you bought this. How is it?

Still waiting for both of them. Wells gallery (Amazon) shipped both of them but they never made it. They shipped another 2 remotes. Faster shipping to. I'll come in with a mini review.
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davidstjohn1 said:
Still waiting for both of them. Wells gallery (Amazon) shipped both of them but they never made it. They shipped another 2 remotes. Faster shipping to. I'll come in with a mini review.
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I'm 90% sure voice wont work since it's not a bluetooth remote

I have this remote and voice search works:
Azulle A-1068-AL Lynk Multifunctional Remote Control, Backlit QWERTY, Air Mouse, AI Learn Buttons, Black

@Spartoi hows the back button mapped on that remote?

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@Spartoi hows the back button mapped on that remote?
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I'm not sure I understand your question, but the back button is mapped to the right-click mouse button on the remote (the button next to the voice search button).

Hi,
the Minix Neo A2 an A3 have that plus a gyro function.
the amazon uk link for the a3

jesusdoit said:
Hi,
the Minix Neo A2 an A3 have that plus a gyro function.
the amazon uk link for the a3
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How are these Minix remotes on batteries?
I have the following remote: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015O5UM6M/
But it chews through batteries like crazy. So I don't bother with it anymore. There's a backlit version or a version with voice input support. Not sure why it can't be both. The same two versions are being sold under a variety of brand names but I suspect they're all essentially the same.
The Minix remotes look pretty similar I'm worried about the battery life on these as well.
EDIT: Now I remember why I wasn't interested in these. No IR learning.

I can't complain about battery life, I had to change them 1 time after 5 month (I use eneloop AAA with it).

Spartoi said:
I have this remote and voice search works:
Azulle A-1068-AL Lynk Multifunctional Remote Control, Backlit QWERTY, Air Mouse, AI Learn Buttons, Black
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Does the select button work in amazon on STV? Is it line of sight and what would you say the range is?
Does the back button activate the air mouse like so many of those do?
Thanks
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Still waiting for both of them. Wells gallery (Amazon) shipped both of them but they never made it. They shipped another 2 remotes. Faster shipping to. I'll come in with a mini review.
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HOw's the remote?

axxel6307 said:
Does the select button work in amazon on STV? Is it line of sight and what would you say the range is?
Does the back button activate the air mouse like so many of those do?
Thanks
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Yes, the select button works in the Amazon video app. The device connects via USB, so it's not IR or line of sight dependent. I use the remote in my bedroom which is really small (about 10ft in length) and it works fine in that range.
The back button doesn't activate the air mouse. The mouse has a dedicated key for activating.

Spartoi said:
Yes, the select button works in the Amazon video app. The device connects via USB, so it's not IR or line of sight dependent. I use the remote in my bedroom which is really small (about 10ft in length) and it works fine in that range.
The back button doesn't activate the air mouse. The mouse has a dedicated key for activating.
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Thanks. Think I may get it. One more. Do the volume buttons control the shield tv volume? How would you rate it out of ten, ten being hightest?

I am currently using this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keyboard-W...16632711&sr=8-7&keywords=android+voice+remote
Best remote i have ever used been using now for over 3 weeks. i did have to remap tha back button as it was a bit strange how it was working and i remaped the search button to bring up the assistant. But voice works perfectly just hold down the mic button to switch the mic on and tallk. i have alos remaped the coloured buttons to shorcuts to my most used apps. It also has IR learning and works with my tv and sound bar.

qpr1991 said:
I am currently using this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keyboard-W...16632711&sr=8-7&keywords=android+voice+remote
Best remote i have ever used been using now for over 3 weeks. i did have to remap tha back button as it was a bit strange how it was working and i remaped the search button to bring up the assistant. But voice works perfectly just hold down the mic button to switch the mic on and tallk. i have alos remaped the coloured buttons to shorcuts to my most used apps. It also has IR learning and works with my tv and sound bar.
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How funny that's the exact same remote I got about a week ago and I'm loving it too. Didn't have any back button issues. You using a gen 1 16gb shield tv? Great idea on the remap of the search button. I will do this. Like you, I also made a button to my soundbar and tv. What a coincidence LOL. I like this remote so much that I'd be willing to pay double if they added more programmable buttons. With the IR learning, I'd program it on my ceiling fans, window ac units, and so on, if it had more buttons.

azulle
Spartoi said:
I have this remote and voice search works:
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i have it also, home button doesn't work,voice search doesn't work (on android tv, philips tv and nvsATV).

axxel6307 said:
How funny that's the exact same remote I got about a week ago and I'm loving it too. Didn't have any back button issues. You using a gen 1 16gb shield tv? Great idea on the remap of the search button. I will do this. Like you, I also made a button to my soundbar and tv. What a coincidence LOL. I like this remote so much that I'd be willing to pay double if they added more programmable buttons. With the IR learning, I'd program it on my ceiling fans, window ac units, and so on, if it had more buttons.
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I have the 1st gen 500gb the back button did work it was just acting a bit diffrent in some apps. There is a newer version of our remote now currently sold out ill see if i can find the link you can program all buttons to an IR
Update: here is the link to the updated one without backlight there is a backlit version i will post when i find it. You can program 42 ir keys.
Air Mouse With Voice- TopYart 2.4G Wireless Air Mouse Remote Control Keyboard with Infrared Learning Voice Input MX3 Air Mouse for Android TV Box https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073RBYFL3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sdJzAb1RD883H

I have a very similar remote to the one linked "MX3 Pro". I believe they're all the same manufacturer, just re-branded. But it started chewing through batteries like crazy. I felt like I was replacing them every couple weeks. I prefer the simplicity of my Fire TV remote with a SideClick (for TV/Audio functions). Except now I'm having all kinds of weird WiFi direct issues.

axxel6307 said:
I'd be willing to pay double if they added more programmable buttons. With the IR learning, I'd program it on my ceiling fans, window ac units, and so on, if it had more buttons.
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You do know that you can program all the buttons on this remote barring the tv programmable button (red TV) ..I believe.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IVJH0IG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am 100% sure I read that this remote had around 42 programmable buttons ......... I read that somewhere during my endless searching for a replacement substitute remote (shield tv 2017) on a chinese or Asia bulk ordering website..
Please don't ask if I have a link to that info. I read and searched that many wholesale sites I really cant remember ...but I am sure it is this very remote..
This is the updated version.. and the same one I have ordered from amazon... it`s got the backlight too . That's why I have ordered this ................ Should arrive in a week or two.
I just ordered this one too ( links below to the model ) ....and it has got Rave!!! reviews .... Looks very nice too and it is the latest MX3 Version 2017 , I think and looks like the Big brother to the MX3 hybrid versions knocking around.
Make sure to select the voice model ( blue voice icon button ). 3 places below for reff:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-4...32796705881.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.ET7H5k
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TK628-Air...hash=item41c93ddfb4:m:mee3d5RAFeTW-_Ac0Cdp0dQ
https://www.banggood.com/TK628-2_4G...-p-1201548.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
Approx £11.50 for this and I have seen distributors selling this exact model under different guises for nearly twice the price in places . I done a bit of digging around and think the remote model is TK628 QWERTY REMOTE CONTROL But many sellers are selling under different user model names ..But I think this is the M3 Big brother.
I think this is going to be fantastic Remote for the shield and all your media devices as I have read many reviews that this can reprogram ALL keys if you so wish with IR learning mode. (disregard the web product descriptive user guide, I have read numerous review`s stating it can reprogram All keys with IR function ) Looks Awesome!!! You can also pay via paypal for peace of mind. :good:
Also do yourself a favour and get a pack of these....You will not regret it.. and they are truly a powerhouse .
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-...d=1516968222&sr=8-5&keywords=eneloop+aaa&th=1
Best Regards,

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Gmote

Just started using this and I think it is awesome. You can use you're phone as a mouse and keyboard what is really cool is on the glide the hardware keyboard works well. You just have to instal a software on you're computer then gmote from google play. For a media center PC this rocks!
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Unified remote (pro). Does everything gmote does along with support for dragging and it keeps the connection alive in the status bar. Also it as like a billion other remotes included (notably file manager and vlc remote).
gmote allows for dragging simply press the mouse button top right then drag. Guess their are many of these out there. First 1 I try that I like is gmote but I am sure others are just as good.
Oh right. Forgot about that button. Don't get me wrong, gmotes decent. I used it for the better part of two years. I just got sick of having to reconnect to the server all the time, especially when switching from phone to tablet and back.
Good to know. I'll give it a try with my xbmc box. Sometimes I do need to go back into windows for some stuff. Otherwise I'm happy with the xbmc remote on android .
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Phone My PC and Advanced TouchPad are good as well.
They auto connect to the ip address given, and the both have mouse and keyboard. Plus Phone My PC let's you see the desktop from anywhere in your home(good for keeping an eye on your kids).
Unified Remote (free) - no remotes to try, gmote - no bluetooth. Other favs?
Tyfighter said:
Unified remote (pro). Does everything gmote does along with support for dragging and it keeps the connection alive in the status bar. Also it as like a billion other remotes included (notably file manager and vlc remote).
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Tried Unified Remote based on this recommendation, but despite showing many free remotes to try in the description, no remotes are present except for buy now.
Looked at gmote, but no bluetooth.
From what I see in the description, Phone My PC doesn't do bluetooth.
Advanced TouchPad also doesn't appear to be bluetooth, and really does appear to be touchpad focused, with only a few very plain looking keys beside it. Which is fine, just not what I'm looking for.
(First driving reason for search - Impress remote. And if one is going to go down the 'remote' path, it may as well be as flexible / capable as whatever is out there. i.e. Given the other similar apps out there, no point going for something that only does Impress.)
UPDATE CORRECTION: Free remotes are present. But if portable version loaded from a network drive, Windows won't load the .dll's - which appears to the Android user as though no remote controls are present. [Serves me right for remote controlling a machine via VNC - missed the quick .dll load failed message!]
Tried unified remote and I like it.I have infrared on my computer from a uirt and am thinking of getting the pros to control my surround sound.anyone tested that? I read it was supposed to support it but I could not find the app to learn the it codes.
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dudejb said:
Tried unified remote and I like it.I have infrared on my computer from a uirt and am thinking of getting the pros to control my surround sound.anyone tested that? I read it was supposed to support it but I could not find the app to learn the it codes.
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Its play link is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote and contains a support pointer to http://www.unifiedremote.com/.
On their page is a Hardware link along the top, going to http://www.unifiedremote.com/hardware, at the bottom of which they show a USB-UIRT and more information. $50 + $8 S/H.
So, it would seem to be confirmed that it supports it. It talks about a forum being at http://65.36.202.170/phpBB2/. And also points to http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=26 and http://www.avsforum.com/ for additional information.
'UIRT' - Universal Infrared Receiver Transmitter, so there must be an emitter in the works. The page talks about Girder (http://www.promixis.com/), $50 / $100 / $150, Standard / Pro / WHT - all Windows only.
I would guess you use Unified Remote to tell the pc to emit the codes to your equipment. I'll bet it will take time to train yourself to pick up the glide and not the remote. (Or hide them on yourself. Not sure this would help with a problem I have - perpetually picking up the wrong remote and wondering why it's not working. Only to get blasted by the radio station when I thought I was changing channels!) :laugh:
HTH.

[q] quickremote air cond brands

any idea of adding less popular brands especcialy for air-cond like rowa?
kotsios8 said:
any idea of adding less popular brands especcialy for air-cond like rowa?
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I second this, but add the query:
Is it possible to have it learn from an existing remote? You know, Select Custom, then point the controller at the phone and "back up" an existing remotes IR frequencies... I know i have done this a few years ago on Palm OS, but I don't know if the hardware would support it.
Also Select a button (power) and cycle through all available codes until one works, then select another button (Vol+, Ch+, Mode, etc)
I would be pleased if this were possible.
All i have found so far require an additional piece of hardware (BT to IR adapter, 3.5MM to IR, etc.)

[APP]Smart IR Remote for HTC One 1.3.2

Smart IR Remote for HTC One 1.3.2
You can now use your phone as an Infrared Remote (IR Remote)
Why should you need to use more than one remote for all the devices you own ?
With Smart InfraRed Remote for your HTC One, you can add, create and customize any number of remotes, combining controls from any of your existing remotes. Imagine a single remote on which the CHANNEL UP button controls your Set Top Box from your TV provider, the VOLUME keys control your home theater system and the arrow keys control your TV's menu.
On top of all that, since you're holding a phone, why not use some of it's unique features?
AUTOMATIC MUTE WHEN YOU GET CALLED
Don't you hate it when you receive a call but can't hear the other person because the TV is too loud? Now, Smart Remote can automatically mute your current device when someone calls you.
FLOATING REMOTE (CHATHEAD)
Why should you need to switch apps just to send a command ? Activate Floating Remote in settings, and have a chathead-style remote available just one touch away!
BACKUP / RESTORE
Do you switch ROMs often ? Or maybe reinstall apps daily? The backup/restore feature will help you save your remotes, so you can get them back when you install again, without going through the setup process again!
MACROS
With our new advanced macro system, you can execute a series of commands one after the other (like turning on TV, then switching to HDMI 1), add customizable delays between commands, and reorder the commands as you wish.
AUTOMATED TASKS
Extra flexibility in customizing tasks, like sending any command you choose (like MUTE or POWER OFF) at a time of your choosing, or when your phone rings. Feel free to send us other actions upon which you would want to send IR commands!
With infrared - IR Blaster - already included in your phone, why shouldn't you make the most of it? Smart Remote can control your TV, Set Top Box, Lights, Projectors, etc.. Virtually anything that has an Infrared Receiver can be controlled by Smart Remote with the correct remote codes. And we're working 24/7 on adding more! Actually, we're working on adding DSLR camera support right now!
Link: MOD EDIT: Link Nuked (No Pass rar).
I actually purchased this from the play store when it was up there. I liked the app and wanted to support the DEV. I wonder why it disappeared.
I think he said he didn't have time to work on it anymore so he made it open source
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I think he said he didn't have time to work on it anymore so he made it open source
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While that may be true, I have heard that a different developer has filed a complaint with Google because this app would have stolen their database with IR codes. Too bad since this app is way easier to use than the app from the company who complained about it. Not even mentioning the candy - this one looks very nice, much better than that other app which I shall not mention the name of.
By the way, the file posted above is version 1.3.2 while the developer has MOD EDIT: Link Nuked as well. If it comes back in the Play Store I recommend to support the developer - at which time this link should probably be deleted.
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While that may be true, I have heard that a different developer has filed a complaint with Google because this app would have stolen their database with IR codes. Too bad since this app is way easier to use than the app from the company who complained about it. Not even mentioning the candy - this one looks very nice, much better than that other app which I shall not mention the name of.
By the way, the file posted above is version 1.3.2 while the developer has MOD EDIT: Link Nuked as well. If it comes back in the Play Store I recommend to support the developer - at which time this link should probably be deleted.
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Could you pls tell us / me where you got this info about stolen database or why the app isn't in the playstore anymore? I found nothing on the web and wanted to be sure, that this file isn't uploaded "wrong".
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Could you pls tell us / me where you got this info about stolen database or why the app isn't in the playstore anymore? I found nothing on the web and wanted to be sure, that this file isn't uploaded "wrong".
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@tjsooley and @mmeidl78
I have asked the developer of the app to comment on this thread. Let's wait and see what is he is able to share with us.
Thank You
Someone post apk fudge a rar.
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Negative, this thread is not gonna happen. No way, no how. A paid app from Google Play or once was on Google Play should NEVER be posted freely about XDA, unless by the developer himself.
If you are the developer of this app and come across this thread, please contact me or another moderator, thank you.

Bluetooth Mouse functionality questions

For those of you with the 2014 edition who have used a bluetooth mouse, what does the right click do?
Hey all,
I posted the following question on another thread about a specific bluetooth mouse, and didn't get a response so I figured I'd give it another try with a general post.
I use my samsung devices (Galaxy S1, Tab 10 v1, Note 10 2012 edition, and lately an S4) for connecting to work using the citrix thin client. (In addition to all the other things that make the samsung devices great)
One of the problems I've had since samsung moved to jellybean and beyond is the mouse support. Ice cream and prior, when using a bt mouse, the right click seemed to be ignored by the os, or didn't do anything different than the left click unless you were in a app that supported it. Specifically, passing on a right click command in remote desktop to the session.
After JB, the right click on a mouse seems to have been mapped at the OS level to the 'back' function. This makes using a samsung android device as my thin terminal very difficult, as you still need right click on a lot of standard desktop apps. When I'm connected to my remote desktop, and use the right-click the applications prompts to exit. I don't think the right click ever even gets passed along.
(If you want to know irony, pre JB the mouse worked fine, but CTRL and ALT keypresses were ignored by the Os. try going without easy cut and paste for a day when you work with spreadsheets a lot. )
Anyway, my question is, for those of you with the 2014 edition who have used a bluetooth mouse, what does the right click do?
I'm sending in my 2012 edition to amazon for a trade in, and I'm seriously thinking about getting the 2014 10 or the new 12.2 monster, but if the 12.2 is going to be $1k, I might as well go with a surface pro device for now.
If you're still reading, thanks, I know I've gone on a bit. I've struggled with this issue for a while and it makes it very difficult for me to travel lightly. I can use my android devices in a pinch, but man does it drive me nuts when I need to right click on something and can't Try it sometime. You'll throw your mouse across the godderned room. If you happen to know of any other workarounds for this issue, feel free to make my day.
Right click brings me back, it is annoying when I'm browsing the Web and I want to open a link in a new tab.
I do use "jump" for rdp and it does pass the right click through the session. I have "pocket cloud" as well if you would like me to check that as well.
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Right click brings me back, it is annoying when I'm browsing the Web and I want to open a link in a new tab.
I do use "jump" for rdp and it does pass the right click through the session. I have "pocket cloud" as well if you would like me to check that as well.
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Thank you, unfortunately I don't have a choice for my remote desktop client as it's a corporate thing. So it appears that the jump client you are using is blocking that default function and forcing the right click.. interesting. I would be interested to know if pocket cloud does the same, but only anecdotally.
I hate the 'back' functionality of google's mouse support. I cannot find any way to adjust it. Heck, turning it off would be an improvement.

[App] sMouse : Use your Note 10 S Pen as an air mouse

Hi,
I'm happy to present what I think is the first Air Mouse app for the Note 10: sMouse.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.kinesthetic.smouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZI6yBJ3u1c
sMouse is a virtual cursor for your Note 10 that you can control with the S Pen.
sMouse uses the Gyro embedded in the S Pen to detect movement and move the cursor.
To navigate: Hold down the button on the S Pen while keeping the mouse still. This engages 'Warp mode', where you can re-position the cursor, or go back or home.
To scroll: Hold down the button on the S Pen and quickly flick the S Pen up or down to start Scrolling.
Permissions:
The app needs two permissions to operate, these are:
* Overlay permission: This allows the app to draw a virtual cursor over your screen
* Accessibility Service permission: The app needs to be granted the Accessibility Service's 'Gesture' permission so that it can perform clicks, navigate Back and to Home on your device.
Current limitations:
* The S Pen Gyro only works well when the S Pen is held horizontally. If you point the S Pen down (vertically), the gyro can not detect movement, and your cursor won't move.
* The virtual cursor can not move/draw into the system bar at the top of the phone. This is an Android OS security thing where Android will not let apps draw in this space.
This app is just a bit of fun that I made after playing with the S Pen SDK to see what the S Pen could do, and to my pleasant surprise it has a functioning gyro sensor that is readable from the SDK. I've made a good attempt to make this as usable as possible, however it is limited by the hardware in the S Pen.
Thats it. The app is free, no paid versions or advertisements. If you like it please leave a nice review, and maybe checkout my stuff
Hope you enjoy!
Very useful app that you have created. It is very useful. Brilliant work.
ironic that i spoke to someone weeks ago about having an app made like this, wish i was quicker, well done looking forward to test it.
This is great. Seems to work well so far.
This would be a great addition to Dex Desktop while working on a TV. I haven't tested it yet but it seems like a fit made in heaven.
I will try! Great work! Thanks!
Great app and work. Anyone could post a new video showing all the functions?
It could be used like a regular mouse ... Pointing, moving, right and left click ... Except toolbar?
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Looks interesting
thanks for your great work, can you please provide us a link for the apk file, for those of us who can't access the play store?
This app save me; I was looking for all kinds of alternatives to use the Gear VR on my note 10 as a cardboard viewer but couldn't remap neither the spen nor the controller to trigger a screen touch (click). With this app I can finally do it.
Only one request, would you send me an apk wich doesn't write the mouse on screen? I always end up putting the mouse on the right and setting the sensitivity to 0 in order to hide it, but when I restart the App it puts it on the center.
A suggestion, make something like this app with the settings I'm telling you and put it in the app store with something like "Spen VR clicker" or something, I know it would be really helpful and many users would download it.
frmeran said:
This app save me; I was looking for all kinds of alternatives to use the Gear VR on my note 10 as a cardboard viewer but couldn't remap neither the spen nor the controller to trigger a screen touch (click). With this app I can finally do it.
Only one request, would you send me an apk wich doesn't write the mouse on screen? I always end up putting the mouse on the right and setting the sensitivity to 0 in order to hide it, but when I restart the App it puts it on the center.
A suggestion, make something like this app with the settings I'm telling you and put it in the app store with something like "Spen VR clicker" or something, I know it would be really helpful and many users would download it.
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I don't manage to get it working on my note 10+. It's running Android 10.
I think it has to do with the permissions or the s-pen. Can anyone tell me exactly how to set them correctly?
Awesome. Most definitely will be a neat tool to use
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I don't manage to get it working on my note 10+. It's running Android 10.
I think it has to do with the permissions or the s-pen. Can anyone tell me exactly how to set them correctly?
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yes it not work for me too
Hi bakachu, can you share the repository of this app? I would update this app to work on new versions of android.
rokoch said:
Hi bakachu, can you share the repository of this app? I would update this app to work on new versions of android.
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I'd be interested in setting this In s23 ultra

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