I have always wanted to be able to use my Evo 3D as a pseudo PC when connected to a monitor via MHL and dock. Unfortunately, unless I had a fancy rom installed, a mouse pointer was not possible with GB for that true PC experience. Now with the new stock ICS, I discovered that not only is the mouse pointer there, but it has options. In Settings, go to Developer Options, there is "Pointer location" and "Show Touches" So just add a cheap bluetooth mouse and keyboard, get a MHL cable connected to monitor or TV, install Chrome and you got yourself a "PC experience"
Check out this video someone posted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uyx-Oe76dI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Well... That is certainly neat... I like where android is going. I can't wait until wireless HDMI is implemented into everything.
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1. So I've heard that a HDMI cable works the same way as the HD dock, does it let you open theater mode(forgot the actual name) or hdmi mirroring with just a cable?
No mirroring yet. Theater mode pops up as an option when plugging in a HDMI cable. with a long enough cable it works as a great remote control.
2. Does the 'Theater' mode play video that was not created on the device?
Yes, but you should check the supported codec list on motorolas website, I have had some problems with some obscure audio codecs.
3. Does the Android window in webtop mode let you scale the app or is it a fixed size?
Yes its scalable, but there is borders on the screen that prevent it from stretching to the entire screen
4. Has anyone tried using storage(such as a keydrive) or wireless keyboard/mouse(2.4GHz not bluetooth) in the usb ports on the HD dock or the Laptop Dock?
FAT32 usb drives seem to work, haven't gotten to try a usb 2.0 hdd. Wireless 2.4GHZ peripherals work fine.
so HDMI mirroring is out i know that but still havent been able to test any of the rest of this in my trip to AT&T, as someone had locked the fingerprint reader to their print lol
Hi,
I use an MHL adaptor to connect my Android device on a HDMI screen.
This is really great but it would be perfect if I could use my PC keyboard and PC mouse to control it.
I tried VNC servers and TeamViewer QuickSupport but the main problem is that I don't see the mouse pointer on my device so it's very difficult to use a mouse when you don't see the pointer ^^
Does anyone know if there is a way to remotely access an Android device from a computer and be able to see this mouse pointer on the device?
Thank you
I would also like to see how !!!
Unfortunately I don't think this is possible. At least I haven't found a way to do it myself.
On a PC it's possible with VNC so maybe it's also possible with an Android VNC server?
Also I know that an Android pointer (a circle) it's provided in Android because when I connect a mouse on my tablet I see it.
So there must be a way to use this Android pointer in a remote access way...
I use this device (MK808) daily devices, install a vnc server on android, then use vnc viewer from PC/Android/iPhone/iPad to control it. Attached are some screenshots.
you can also try using teamviewer quick support. It remotes into your android device and u get to see the full desktop on ur pc. You can initiate the connection before u connect it to HDMI.
Thank you for your ideas guys but this is not really what I want because in my case I use the HDMI output because it's really much more reactive than VNC or TeamViewer.
My only problem is that I don't see the mouse pointer so it's difficult to do anything when you don't know where your mouse is in the screen :/
I guess I'll have to buy a BT mouse and keyboard :/
Jxx7 said:
Hi,
I use an MHL adaptor to connect my Android device on a HDMI screen.
This is really great but it would be perfect if I could use my PC keyboard and PC mouse to control it.
I tried VNC servers and TeamViewer QuickSupport but the main problem is that I don't see the mouse pointer on my device so it's very difficult to use a mouse when you don't see the pointer ^^
Does anyone know if there is a way to remotely access an Android device from a computer and be able to see this mouse pointer on the device?
Thank you
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Bluetooth is the best option. You can use a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, PlayStation 3 controller or the tv remote made for the PlayStation 3
Jxx7 said:
Hi,
I use an MHL adaptor to connect my Android device on a HDMI screen.
This is really great but it would be perfect if I could use my PC keyboard and PC mouse to control it.
I tried VNC servers and TeamViewer QuickSupport but the main problem is that I don't see the mouse pointer on my device so it's very difficult to use a mouse when you don't see the pointer ^^
Does anyone know if there is a way to remotely access an Android device from a computer and be able to see this mouse pointer on the device?
Thank you
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I have a solution for you..
Try LANmote
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=lanmote
or use wireless USB KB/Mouse connected to your Android device.
mmm I do not think it possible, but research on the subject, hear interesting xD
ericwong said:
I have a solution for you..
Try LANmote
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=lanmote
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This app is not a solution for me because I want to switch my screen on my Android device (with the MHL adapter) and if I use this app I need another screen for an HTML5 browser.
ericwong said:
or use wireless USB KB/Mouse connected to your Android device.
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I can do that but my question was exactly to not have to do that.
Jxx7 said:
This app is not a solution for me because I want to switch my screen on my Android device (with the MHL adapter) and if I use this app I need another screen for an HTML5 browser.
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What do you mean switch screen?
If you mean swiping the launcher or home screen, you can do it with LANmote by using multi-touch on the mobile browser or computer browser too with mouse.
If you mean switch on your MHL HDMI output, do you mean you can't do it via Android's own interface?
Do you just want to see the mouse pointer? Don't know if that will work, but in developer option (Android 4+) enable the option to see where you touch (don't remember the exact option name). By enabling it, when you touch (or use the mouse to act as a touch) it will show a little ball as a cursor.
I'd be interested in knowing if one Galaxy can control another connected via MHL in lieu of having a BT keyboard/mouse
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I'm trying to hook up a keyboard and touchpad to my Nexus player and am having limited success. The keyboards always work fine, but the touchpads I have tried don't scroll right and are unusable. The two I have tried are a Gosin bluetooth model and also a Logitech K400r connected via USB OTG cable. The mouse pointer shows up but when scrolling up and down (two finger scroll) the screen just jerks up and down briefly. Is there a setting or other program I need to install to use a touchpad?
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The more I think about it this might just be the nature of the interface on the device, it's really not meant the traditional way we used desktops and scroll isn't meant to work in this type of interface.
Hi all,
I'm looking into buying a Tab S4, particularly because of its DeX function.
Can anyone confirm whether the Tab S4 works with the DeX pad, or just the USB-C to HDMI cable?
I'm wondering whether it would be possible to use it with the pad to connect a wireless mouse and keyboard receiver, rather than having to rely on Bluetooth direct to the tablet.
Thanks,
J
It i's working even without an external screen.
For DEX I use most of the time the screen miroring through wifi, easy.
Yes, there is an option to put it into dex mode without any external attachments. It only works in landscape mode though. I wish it worked in portrait mode too. I love dex and would use it exclusively.
It works flawlessly...
From what I've read it works with the DeX pad but you may encounter the error "Close cover to enable DeX Mode". If you don't have a Samsung cover the easiest way out is to go to Amazon and purchase a 7-1 or 8-1 hub. A search here should return you some links.
Just as a note, most HDMI to usb c adaptors include usb ports, and Logitech universal receivers work off them. I've used a Logitec K750 Keyboard + Anywhere MX mouse (synced to the same universal receiver). The caveat is that the logitech unifying software is not available on Android. You need to link the receiver, mouse and keyboard on a pc, and then they work on the tablet. If you want to change linked devices, you need to go back to the pc. I did notice one of the mice I tried was overly sensative, so some mice may work better than others.
Has anyone tried using Microsoft Remote Desktop Client app on this tablet? I want to know if the right click button works. Please tell me that it does I'll be really really happy. I really want to buy this tablet but I can't justify the cost unless I can use it for work instead of buying a laptop.
This really should be a new topic / new thread but...
Yes, I use MS Remote Desktop to access my work computer from home. Usually, I use the onscreen keyboard and touchscreen, which can be awkward.
But I just hooked up my USB keyboard and Bluetooth mouse, and both work fine with Remote Desktop. Right click works.
One disclaimer - I usually use MS Remote Desktop Beta, which is currently crashing every time I try to run it. I installed the released version of MS Remote Desktop and had no issues. So you might want to stay away from the RD Beta version.
drjoe1 said:
This really should be a new topic / new thread but...
Yes, I use MS Remote Desktop to access my work computer from home. Usually, I use the onscreen keyboard and touchscreen, which can be awkward.
But I just hooked up my USB keyboard and Bluetooth mouse, and both work fine with Remote Desktop. Right click works.
One disclaimer - I usually use MS Remote Desktop Beta, which is currently crashing every time I try to run it. I installed the released version of MS Remote Desktop and had no issues. So you might want to stay away from the RD Beta version.
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Ty, just ordered it.
Just bought a used Samsung Tab S7 , factory reset it already
Was planning to use it to stream games,
Bought a HDMI Port with additional USB ports
And A Third Part Gaming Extender to Connect Mouse and Keyboard
The Third Party Gaming Extender worked fine on the USB port and communicated well with the application
The WASD movement was smooth, Mouse aims fine
When I plugged in hdmi (connected to Elgato60 a capture card that is connected to my pc)
Into my HDMI Port HowEver
The Third Party Gaming Extender still recognizes my mouse and keyboard
But the software had a hard time translating it into the game
WASD movement was butchered,
Mouse aim went reverse
Though HDMI signal is successful in displaying Tab S7 screen on my computer
My Question is what did the HDMI connection do to screw up this third party gaming software?
Is there anything I can turn off regarding HDMI side effects on other applications on my Samsung Tab S7?
Will buying a HDMI splitter fix this problem?
Thank you For reading this long post,
I really am desperate right now
i also got this and tried many thing but nth. HDMI will change tab s7 touch screen ratio and reverse. if you use nor mal mouse and keyboard no issue. but using game extender got this issue. you can't do anything on tab s7. Game extender may able to solve this issue.