[Q] Best way to access remotely a HDMI connected Android device - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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[Q] Samsung Note replacing desktop computer

What do you think about that?
I already have a old windows bluetooth keyboard that works with android.
I only use computer to surf the webb, write, read. Watch some youtube.
Can bluetooth mouse be used with android? Not that it's necessery, but i'm curious
Yes it can, quite easily in fact. If the bluetooth keyboard and mouse suppor the HID profile, you should be good to go. Also, if you get an MHL adapter and connect it to an HDMI display you can push your screen out to a larger one.
Is this issue already fixed that an activated Bluetooth connection slows down your WiFi? For surfing the tablet may be okay, but for me it won't replace the desktop in the near future.. There are no drivers for special devices, it's way slower and if you try serious work on a tablet... Well, prepare some relaxing tea

Mouse from a Cell Phone

I know there are apps to you can download to turn your cell phone into a wireless mouse for your PC, in fact I have one and it works great.
Does anyone know of an app that will do the same thing but be able have a mouse pointer on your Prime using your cell phone as the mouse. I've searched the marked and googled it and get nothing.
If there is not an app like this maybe one of you guru developers here can make one. That would be awesome.
I think this should work with the client and server installed
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.videomap.droidmoteserver
I'm not rooted yet but this may be the reason I root. Keep the suggestions coming.
theandies said:
I know there are apps to you can download to turn your cell phone into a wireless mouse for your PC, in fact I have one and it works great.
Does anyone know of an app that will do the same thing but be able have a mouse pointer on your Prime using your cell phone as the mouse. I've searched the marked and googled it and get nothing.
If there is not an app like this maybe one of you guru developers here can make one. That would be awesome.
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Mobile mouse works great, if you're just looking to control the mouse functions. There's also LogMeIn, if you're looking for more functionality (remote desktop type stuff).
These work on a PC, but I'm not sure how well, or if these would work on the TFP.
I have a app that controls my computers mouse pointer from my phone. What I'm looking for is an app like that but to put a mouse pointer on my Prime and be able to control the pointer from my phone. So it would really be an app that creates a mouse pointer on the Prime and is controlled by the phone. This way I could sit back and control my Prime while connected via HDMI on my bigscreen and not have a long HDMI cable or have to get up to mess with the tablet.
https://market.android.com/details?...Nlcmtlci5hbmRyb2lkLmFwcHMuYmx1ZXB1dGRyb2lkIl0.
That works just fine. I found it while looking to use my phone as a BT keyboard to use cheats in GTA III. Mouse also works.
johnnycsx said:
https://market.android.com/details?...Nlcmtlci5hbmRyb2lkLmFwcHMuYmx1ZXB1dGRyb2lkIl0.
That works just fine. I found it while looking to use my phone as a BT keyboard to use cheats in GTA III. Mouse also works.
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So will this app put a mouse pointer on the Prime and control said cursor from the phone? I'm not really going to use my phone as a game controller what I really want is a cursor on my Prime to control it like it was in the dock (I don't have a dock) remotely.
That's two apps that need root to work so I may be closer to rooting if one of these will do what I want.

Control a PC using Android without server software?

I've messed with many different apps on my Android phone that, in conjunction with a server app, allow me to control my PC with my phone. I'm curious though if there is a hardware solution that does the same thing and doesn't require any server software to be installed on the PC?
Here's my idea. A dongle that's plugged into your PC and is recognized as a generic HID device. The dongle then connects to your phone via BT. Then using an app on the phone, you can now use your phone as a keyboard, mouse, or PowerPoint controller.
This would be great for times when you don't have admin rights on the PC needing controlled and wouldn't be able to install a piece of software, but you can at least hook up a mouse or keyboard and they work. I have to do a lot of PowerPoint presentations at school and would love to just simply pop a dongle into the PC and almost immediately be able to start controlling the presentation from my phone.
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It's a good thought, but I think it's overkill for just that purpose.
I guess the main use is to utilize your phone as keyboard input? otherwise, you could just plugin a wireless mouse to control the presentation.
I also assume that your ppt is being presented from the PC, instead of from the phone, right?
huisinro said:
It's a good thought, but I think it's overkill for just that purpose.
I guess the main use is to utilize your phone as keyboard input? otherwise, you could just plugin a wireless mouse to control the presentation.
I also assume that your ppt is being presented from the PC, instead of from the phone, right?
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I suppose it may be overkill, sure. I was hoping to minimize what I would have to be carrying around with me. It would be handy to just have a small USB plug sized dongle only with me that I can just plug and and go and not have to have a mouse. Even a small mouse can be a bit of a bulge, and it's something that's easier to break than a small dongle.
And yes, the PPT would be running from the PC, most likely on the teachers computer that's hooked to the rooms projector.
Hmm, TeamViewer can be run without being installed. That may help. Just click on "Run" instead of "Install" on the menu.
No server software
I really don't understand why this isn't implemented already. In theory all you would need is the HID driver in an app on your phone and transmit over Bluetooth. Not sure what the complication is.
I had a feature phone that could do this in 2009, without any software installed anywhere, using standard Bluetooth and HID drivers.

Looking for an app that will make full use of my BT mouse

Hi,
This is a tricky question, I fear. I bought a Bluetooth mouse, and I'm using it when I connect remotely to my computer (using Google's Remote desktop). I thought it would be used like on a computer, but I see that:
- I have to press my left mouse button and then move it in order to move the mouse pointer in my computer.
- Right clicking the mouse does nothing.
- Scroll does nothing.
So I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Perhaps an app to remotely connect to my computer that can utilize a mouse as is. Perhaps an app that somehow monitors my Bluetooth mouse and allows it to right click and scroll. Perhaps both.
Anyone have any suggestion? Thank you!
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Tab S4 and DeX

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.

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