I came across this useful guide for anyone wanting to use Android 10's Desktop Mode on their ROG 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/jj61uf/desktop_mode_for_asus_rog_phone_3/
I've pasted the content here in any event, along with some comments I have made - if anyone is able to continue further with the experimentation, that would be great!
This is a guide for connecting the ROG phone 3 to external display and using desktop mode without any 3rd party apps or root access.
For this process you'll need type c to HDMI adapter, PC with adb installed on it and wireless mouse/Android remote.
Enable developer options and under APPS section, enable freeform windows.
connect your device to a computer with the Android ADB installed, and run the following command (one-line):
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 1
3) Restart the phone
4) simply connect your phone (The side port on the ROG 3) to your external display using a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter.
5) Connect a wireless mouse/remote to the phone.
6) Enjoy.
The interface is slightly different than the usual android 10 desktop mode on other phones (which resembles the Windows style GUI). Instead we simply get a home-screen style interface with a list of all the apps installed, can others confirm they have had the same experience?
As an aside, I have found it works best if you disable freeform windows (as some apps, eg WhatsApp tend to open on the phone rather than on the external monitor).
Also, is there a way of toggling between the standard hdmi output and the desktop mode? I know it works on other phones but can't seem to do it on the ROG 3 phone.
Lastly, what is the command to disable desktop mode, and return the settings to normal?
thabk you man! as this will allow to play emulators games etc on full screen
Hello,
The command to disable it is:
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 0
It´s basically the same command, you just change the 1 at the end for a 0
By the way, it also works on ROGII.
Thanks for that - I can also confirm that if you use the dock there is a few other modes as well, the "tablet" mode is really handy ; )
how to make this twinviewmode to be tablet mode. like we use desktop dock?
Hi thanks for your help
Will this let me put bt sports mobile on a big screen? or do you know away to do it in the developer options
It allows you to play games in full screen with a hidden navigation bar... I've been trying to figure out how I can get the desktop home button to take me to my launcher instead of putting me back onto the app drawer. Is there a way to re map the home button to my launcher or mirror the screen at full resolution?
thank you very much for this tip, I won't hide from you that I had to invest in the official dock just to have this mode. i look stupid now
Can you give screenshots of what your desktop looks like while using the Dock against what it looks like from following the guide?
I followed the guide, but i would rather mirror my screen than just have a full screen app-drawer...sure, it will let you play games in full screen, but my only issue with regular mirroring is the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I'd love to be able to use something like Sentio or Microsoft launcher- not being able to go full screen is murder though!
Cosmic_Rob said:
Can you give screenshots of what your desktop looks like while using the Dock against what it looks like from following the guide?
I followed the guide, but i would rather mirror my screen than just have a full screen app-drawer...sure, it will let you play games in full screen, but my only issue with regular mirroring is the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I'd love to be able to use something like Sentio or Microsoft launcher- not being able to go full screen is murder though!
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the original interface with the official dock is exactly the same as using this manipulation. no homepage only an application drawer
lordearl said:
I came across this useful guide for anyone wanting to use Android 10's Desktop Mode on their ROG 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/jj61uf
I've pasted the content here in any event, along with some comments I have made - if anyone is able to continue further with the experimentation, that would be great!
This is a guide for connecting the ROG phone 3 to external display and using desktop mode without any 3rd party apps or root access.
For this process you'll need type c to HDMI adapter, PC with adb installed on it and wireless mouse/Android remote.
Enable developer options and under APPS section, enable freeform windows.
connect your device to a computer with the Android ADB installed, and run the following command (one-line):
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 1
3) Restart the phone
4) simply connect your phone (The side port on the ROG 3) to your external display using a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter.
5) Connect a wireless mouse/remote to the phone.
6) Enjoy.
The interface is slightly different than the usual android 10 desktop mode on other phones (which resembles the Windows style GUI). Instead we simply get a home-screen style interface with a list of all the apps installed, can others confirm they have had the same experience?
As an aside, I have found it works best if you disable freeform windows (as some apps, eg WhatsApp tend to open on the phone rather than on the external monitor).
Also, is there a way of toggling between the standard hdmi output and the desktop mode? I know it works on other phones but can't seem to do it on the ROG 3 phone.
Lastly, what is the command to disable desktop mode, and return the settings to normal?
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Did this work for you ? Mine does connect to the monitor at all. Am I missing something ?
I am able connect side port usb c and after connecting how navigate screen an apps
If i have opened any app it is not showing monitor
Related
has anyone else found this screen and what to do with it, other than the obvious usb tabs. i having trouble with screen shot but if you tap the left bottom corner of the screen, the notifications window will come up, as you push in the usb cable to charge, this will expand and give you the standard usb notfication. if you press this notification, a settings screen will appear, evev after removal of usb cable.
hopefully screen shots will appear.
Wow I had no idea lol
Ok so if you install anycut you can make a direct link to the development settings so no need to play with a usb cable.
That token setting looks interesting but it just closes to home ill have to play with logcat later
anycut gives a lot of very interesting options... but though I made shortcuts I can't see them in any of my launchers. I have Launcher Pro, the Nook standard one and Zeam. No default... i rather like the options.
But some of the options given by Anycut are keyboard settings and CDMA/GPRS/Network settings.
Wow, has anyone tried that on a non-rooted nook?
That's the main difference to Anycut... of course we can get to these settings once we have rooted. But if this screen can be accessed via a standard nook, that hasn't been "nootered", we can just enable adb there. Whether adb then has root access (as with nooter) I don't know, but still it's a new and easier angle at getting access to the device.
I got it to show up this way:
(0. no USB connected)
1. press the left bottom corner ... this will show you the original android notification bar as popup
2. connect USB cable (to PC and device)
3. you usually can't do anything because of the USB-Mode popup, but since the notification bar has focus we can touch the icon that now appears there.
-> remove cable and you are on the screen shown in OP's post.
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Wow, has anyone tried that on a non-rooted nook?
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I just tried this on my un-rooted nook, and wasn't able to get the screen to appear.
The USB dialog he's referring to should only appear if you're rooted and ADB is enabled.
This potentially means, however, that the rest of the settings aren't actually removed from the nook, just hidden, and that there should be a way to access them somehow.
Ohhhh that would be nice..
tokyomonster said:
The USB dialog he's referring to should only appear if you're rooted and ADB is enabled.
This potentially means, however, that the rest of the settings aren't actually removed from the nook, just hidden, and that there should be a way to access them somehow.
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Several options will be more functional if you harvest the "extra" apps installed on the nookcolor emulator that ships as part of the SDK.
Also, if you're curious about how to toggle this setting without the UI,
have a look at /data/property/persist.service.mount.umsauto
How do you actually get the card to mount in the future if you disable auto mounting of it?
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How do you actually get the card to mount in the future if you disable auto mounting of it?
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see nookdevs
The Nook is the perfect size for a secondary display for a laptop or desktop pc.
This method creates a virtual display that TeamViewer can attach to and control.
I'm going to use TeamViewer (for simplicity's sake) but you can use VNC if you want also. I am making this guide assuming you are using Windows 7.
Software you will need:
Mirage Virtual Display Driver
TeamViewer for PC and Android
PC
Install both Mirage and TeamViewer. If either of them ask for a restart, then restart.
Right-click on your desktop and choose 'Screen Resolution'.
Click the 'Detect' button.
In the 'Display' drop-down list you should see your virtual display as 'Display device on: VGA'. Select that.
Under 'Multiple Displays' drop-down, choose 'Extend desktop to this display' and click 'Apply'
Under the 'Resolution' drop-down, choose 1024x600 and then click 'OK'.
For 'Orientation' choose either 'Landscape' or 'Portrait' to suit your needs.
To setup TeamViewer follow the steps in this PDF.
NOOK
Install TeamViewer on your NC using the standard or easy (drag-drop-open with file manager) methods.
Launch Teamviewer.
Type your pc's ID and password you setup from the PDF and click 'Connect to Partner'.
After a few moments you should establish a connection. If you get a help screen on connection press close.
On the toolbar on the bottom click on the gear icon. (You may have to click towards the top of the icon, at least on my NC that's how it is)
Under 'Session settings' tap the 'Monitor' pulldown and choose 'Monitor 2'. (It was #2 on my setup yours may be different)
Under 'Quality' I left mine on 'Automatic'.
The 'Back' button wasn't working on mine so just tap your Nook's back button.
That should do it. Now you can drag Twitter, Pandora, Winamp to your NC, add some widgets like cpu usage, or whatever.
Notes:
On my setup when I tried to add th NC as my third screen, Windows wouldn't allow it. I'm sure it has to do with my video card or something.
If you want a cleaner picture try 'Optimize quality' under 'Quality'. Likewise, if you want smoother transitions choose 'Optimize Speed'.
This isn't a hack or anything special but I thought some might be interested.
Thanks for sharing this is completely awesome
Thanks. Nice idea. I rebooted but still only have RCA under display.
tunwear said:
Thanks. Nice idea. I rebooted but still only have RCA under display.
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RCA, I am assuming, is your main display?
Go to device manager and see if you have 'Mirage Driver' under 'Display Adapters'
If it shows up in device manager try clicking "Detect" when you are in the 'Screen Resolution' window.
The Detect button fixed it. Looks good. Thanks again.
I to be mr 20 questions ( ) but I clicked show remote cursor on the settings, but it only updates the cursor when you click the mouse. Anyway to update it in real time? I also have it on optimize speed.
Cute hack, but I can't imagine anyone doing this on purpose.
tunwear said:
The Detect button fixed it. Looks good. Thanks again.
I to be mr 20 questions ( ) but I clicked show remote cursor on the settings, but it only updates the cursor when you click the mouse. Anyway to update it in real time? I also have it on optimize speed.
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There is an option that sets it to view the remote mouse.
This works well when my laptop isn't plugged into my actual monitor but it never gives me the option to select a third monitor. May be helpful at work though, thanks!
Might give this a try just for fun. What I'm really interested in is the opposite. Getting the nook screen on the pc (or projector).
khaytsus said:
Cute hack, but I can't imagine anyone doing this on purpose.
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I'd do this on purpose for when I'm not using my NC for other stuff.
I can't get it to show in the drop down box after i hit detect. I'm on Win 7 64bit It is in device manager.
iDisplay now Available for Android
This is a program that is designed to work as a second display instead of being a hack job.
any idea if idisplay (or any other method) will work as a third screen?
Yes, it works with multiple screens.
nikescar said:
iDisplay now Available for Android
This is a program that is designed to work as a second display instead of being a hack job.
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Cool, thanks for the heads-up.
Tried it out, I'm now using iDisplay as a 3rd monitor and with works great. Thanks!
I've tried this on both my home computer and my work computer. Both run Windows 7 x32. The Mirage Driver shows up under Displays in device manager, but when I click the Detect button, all I see is my primary monitor. Any suggestions?
spadge said:
Tried it out, I'm now using iDisplay as a 3rd monitor and with works great. Thanks!
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You managed to install it on your nook? I just get "this item is not compatible with your device"
Thanks a lot for posting about this, I tried it and here's a few notes:
-I couldn't get Mirage Virtual Display Driver to really work, it would install but it wouldn't appear when I went to add another display. I ended up not using it at all (see below).
-I was able to add an extra display with my nVidia video card. Basically, I did the following:
--I used the NVIDIA Control Panel to create a 1024x600 60hz custom resolution
--I went to Windows 7's Screen Resolution thing, clicked Detect, clicked on "Another display not detected", clicked "Try to connect anyway on: VGA", clicked Apply, and from there it was simple to choose the 1024x600 resolution and extend my display onto it.
-It was difficult for me to use the other display.
--For one, the refresh rate was quite choppy (even with optimizing for speed enabled), so I would keep overshooting the cursor, moving it back, waiting to see if I was in the right place, and if not, trying to move a bit less in the opposite direction again (sort of like an annoying "Binary Search" hehe).
---I have to wonder if getting the NC to use LAN over USB would improve performance. There's a lot more throughput to be had over USB than WiFi. Any ideas on how to do that?
--For two, and the most annoying part, was that the bottom bar for Teamviewer on my NC took up a lot of screen space. If I maximized a window, I couldn't see the bottom part of it because of the bar.
---I wonder if finding out the exact height of the bar, and subtracting that from the custom resolution, will make a display that floats on top of the bar when viewed in Teamviewer?
For the record, I'm running a rooted NC with the stock rom (no CM7 or anything custom), my PC is running Windows 7 6bit, dunno if any other details matter.
Since this works over WiFi, I'd imagine iDisplay would perform similarly, so I think until they get it to work over USB, I won't buy it (I emailed them a while ago and asked if you established a LAN connection over USB if it would work, and they said no).
Just tried iDisplay and it worked for me, thanks alot!
Don't know how useful it's going to be, but at least it gets bragging rights
OK this has been covered in these threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...-to-set-default-launcher-marshmallow-t3227812
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/929643/auto-start-spmc-/?offset=5
But I figure post here with clear directions in case anyone needs, ty Asadullah and FantasticN
First find a launcher you intend to use I use The Ha launcher it can be found here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.i.akihiro.halauncher&hl=en_US
and install (It can also be found on the play store on the Shield)
On Shield TV
Marshmallow
Activate Developer mode: got to settings-Info and press build 8-times
Then go to Settings--Preferences--Developer Options and activate debugging for USB
On your PC (if needed) download Windows USB-Drivers for Shield TV and install:
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source
Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot and install:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Connect your Shield TV via USB to mini USB with PC, For the 2017 Shield Model please look below for connection info.
Leave the Shield plugged in and turned on as the way u usually use it connected to tv open command prompt (Minimal ADB and Fastboot ) on PC and type adb devices the PC will try to connect with Shield TV via USB. A message will pop up on the tv requesting permission for that device. Confirm that message with the controller or other device you use mouse, remote etc.
Type in the command prompt
adb shell
pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
To undo this
adb shell
pm unhide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
This will make the new launcher the default as it hides the leanback
(Commands are different for the Nougat build see Update below)
Also If this is needed because you cannot get into settings on your device afterwards I have attached a copy of the shields setting apk file that I got off the nvidia site just install it as you would any other apk and all is fine access all settings etc.
This should work fine with any launcher that is setup as a Home Launcher please make sure you have a launcher that works and is what u need/want and that it is indeed set up and set as Home launcher.
UPDATE : For Shields running Nougat build
This is for Nougat NON Rooted shields, This also works on the 2015 model.
For Nvidia Shield 2017 Model Please follow the updated instructions After you have set up minimal adb and fast boot on PC.
First get a Type-A to Type-A USB cable or an adapter that makes micro usb to Type-A
Use the Usb port furthest away from the Hdmi Port On The Shield TV
Select Usb device mode In Settings
Select Settings--Storage and Reset -- Using Usb (for Mtp)
Select Settings--About--Build-- Press Build 8 times to enable Developer mode then
Select Settings--Developer Options--Usb debugging (For adb)
Then
Type in the command prompt:
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
This should work fine with any launcher that is setup as a Home Launcher please make sure you have a launcher that works and is what u need/want and that it is indeed set up and set as Home launcher.
UPDATE: OREO Here are the new commands for the Oreo update
Type in the command prompt:
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
and
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
This will uninstall the Default launcher on non-rooted shields please make sure you have a functional launcher, set as Home launcher before doing this.
UPDATE: Pie (8-3-2019) To enable adb debugging on Pie go to Settings -- device preferences -- about then scroll down to build select and click it until developer mode is enabled.
To Disable the New Pie Launcher use this command
adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
Cool. Should be stickied instead of scattered all over the place. Thank you.
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Or you could install the app "home switcher for android tv" This hides and unhides leanback launcher without having to adb. Not sure if I'm allowed to post a link but if you google whats in the quotes you will find the apk.
mad212 said:
Or you could install the app "home switcher for android tv" This hides and unhides leanback launcher without having to adb. Not sure if I'm allowed to post a link but if you google whats in the quotes you will find the apk.
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If you are referring to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asad.homeswitcher&hl=en this app requires root but yes you are correct it will allow you to switch home launchers if you adb hide you can do it with or without root , was this the program you were talking about ? if not can you please link ty.
DBCAB said:
If you are referring to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asad.homeswitcher&hl=en this app requires root but yes you are correct it will allow you to switch home launchers if you adb hide you can do it with or without root , was this the program you were talking about ? if not can you please link ty.
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Yeah that's it. I couldn't find it on the play store. I forgot to mention you need root.
Hey , first thank you a lot for this tutorial ! But there's one thing that would be as useful as the settings.apk . Did someone found the power menu.apk of the leanback launcher ?
spirohan said:
Hey , first thank you a lot for this tutorial ! But there's one thing that would be as useful as the settings.apk . Did someone found the power menu.apk of the leanback launcher ?
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If you want to bring up the power menu for restart, power off , etc. options that would depend on how you are controlling the device I use a harmony remote with mine, and under shield on remote if i hold down the power toggle button the main power menu will come up with options. Try holding down either the power toggle , or power button on the device you are using to control the shield , and see if the Power menu pops up. You can also restart the shield through the About tab under settings and place a shortcut to settings on the ha launcher home screen for easier access if restarting is what you are trying to do. As for turning off the machine if you hold the power button on the machine for around 10 to 12 seconds it will shut down.
As for access the power menu from home screen with the controller I have never been able to get it to do that and the launcher does'nt really have anything to do with it , because I'm able to access this menu with my remote.
Thanks DBCAB but i haven't got a remote and i don't really want to force shutdown by pressing power for 10 seconds (because it is not very good to do that) nor want to just reboot. I wish to find the system shortcut, i haven't found yet but if i do i'll tell you how. But if someone find it before me, please tell us !
spirohan said:
Thanks DBCAB but i haven't got a remote and i don't really want to force shutdown by pressing power for 10 seconds (because it is not very good to do that) nor want to just reboot. I wish to find the system shortcut, i haven't found yet but if i do i'll tell you how. But if someone find it before me, please tell us !
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The update notes for the marshmallow release state clearly the way to access the power menu on the home screen is to hold down the back button, it does not however state if they are referring to the remote or the controller. Guess we can try it. I do know long press the home key on the controller does bring up the twitch settings menu I haven't tested the back button on the controller to get to the power menu will check it tomorrow as its late atm.
Ok heres how how to make a shortcut to the power settings right on the launcher home screen first download this program from here at XDA in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-create-shortcut-app-activities-t3397757
Next install it on Shield, open and go to the All Activities Tab scroll down till you see Settings its the first one on the list (the icon sorta looks like a stereo audio bar slider), and click on it, Next scroll down that list all the way to the bottom to the activity named (com.android.tv.settings.Power.Settings.Activity) and click on it, on the following screen rename the shortcut to something more normal like power or power setting whatever you like, then click the yellow icon to the bottom right to create a shortcut. Once this shortcut is made you can go into the app list on ha launcher and add this shortcut wherever you like as usual , and have access to the sleep restart and power off menu on the Shield. Kinda a round about way to do it but once its done you have the shortcut so all good.
You can also change the icon etc as usual in ha launcher.
Thanks a lot , that was exactly what i needed !
DBCAB said:
Ok heres how how to make a shortcut to the power settings right on the launcher home screen first download this program from here at XDA in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-create-shortcut-app-activities-t3397757
Next install it on Shield, open and go to the All Activities Tab scroll down till you see Settings its the first one on the list (the icon sorta looks like a stereo audio bar slider), and click on it, Next scroll down that list all the way to the bottom to the activity named (com.android.tv.settings.Power.Settings.Activity) and click on it, on the following screen rename the shortcut to something more normal like power or power setting whatever you like, then click the yellow icon to the bottom right to create a shortcut. Once this shortcut is made you can go into the app list on ha launcher and add this shortcut wherever you like as usual , and have access to the sleep restart and power off menu on the Shield. Kinda a round about way to do it but once its done you have the shortcut so all good.
You can also change the icon etc as usual in ha launcher.
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I have installed this app and managed to navigate to the com.android.tv.settings.power.settings.activity. but when I click on it , nothing happens. Any idea what is causing this?
I don't know if anyone mentioned this but SquareHome 2 win 10 style works awesome with Nvidia shield. The best one I've used
sandeepmenon711 said:
I have installed this app and managed to navigate to the com.android.tv.settings.power.settings.activity. but when I click on it , nothing happens. Any idea what is causing this?
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There are 2 power settings under that heading when u are looking try to go all the way down to the end of that list to find to correct one, and try that, I might be able to just copy the shortcut and post it here but different people have different machines and setups so I felt was better to just show a way to do it rather then post a shortcut that may not work for some
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There are 2 power settings under that heading when u are looking try to go all the way down to the end of that list to find to correct one, and try that, I might be able to just copy the shortcut and post it here but different people have different machines and setups so I felt was better to just show a way to do it rather then post a shortcut that may not work for some
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Yep, I saw 2 power settings and I tried both. I even tried a different app to create the shortcut but the same issue for that too. It would be helpful if you can post the shortcut here. I have Nvidia shield tv 16G.
sandeepmenon711 said:
Yep, I saw 2 power settings and I tried both. I even tried a different app to create the shortcut but the same issue for that too. It would be helpful if you can post the shortcut here. I have Nvidia shield tv 16G.
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I have the pro version , but this should work on both devices , I was wondering if maybe you are under the correct area for the settings. The icon under which the power setting you need does not look like a gear, its rather like a stereo slider bar white with 3 horizontal black bars I tried to attach an image of it for you but this post wont allow me to do so for some reason.
Hi,
Sorry just got my Shield and want to use Hal. I don't know how i can connect my shield to my pc using USB. Is it like a seperate wire?
Also, how do you install the settings.apk? I'm a noob and don't want to do something wrong. I assume its a copy to pendrive, then to ES Explorer and then install? Would that work
Thanks!
Desibouy said:
Hi,
Sorry just got my Shield and want to use Hal. I don't know how i can connect my shield to my pc using USB. Is it like a seperate wire?
Also, how do you install the settings.apk? I'm a noob and don't want to do something wrong. I assume its a copy to pendrive, then to ES Explorer and then install? Would that work
Thanks!
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You can use a typical usb wire connection like the one u use to charge the device, from your pc to the shields mini usb port, I do this with my laptop makes it easier to connect the 2 while shield is hooked up.
As for installing the apk you would install that as u would any other apk transfer it to the shields download folder or wherever you like and then click on it to use, there many file mangers that can see your home network making it easy to transfer it to the shield there are even utilitys that install things for you the newest version on there firmware also supports viewing the shield right on your windows network making it really easy to transfer things back and forth, just get a file manager like es file explorer solid explorer etc. or use the new function on the device. But yes I guess the pendrive thing would work too just have to get it on there Ive never actually used a pen drive for it I use my network , but yeah it would work as long as you can get the apk on the device
Thanks for this nice topic, I've been looking into replacing the home menu "launcher" without rooting.
Could you people kindly post which launchers worked for shield tv other than Hal?
Thanks a lot
Cheers
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DBCAB said:
You can use a typical usb wire connection like the one u use to charge the device, from your pc to the shields mini usb port, I do this with my laptop makes it easier to connect the 2 while shield is hooked up.
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Thanks DBCAB,
however Just tried this and it's not working. I already have ADB installed. So did ADB devices and asked for Fingerprint RSA on my shield and Pressed yes to accept.
I then typed in ADB Shell
and got [email protected] $
typed in - pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
I got package com.google.android.leanbacklauncher new hidden state: True
but I'm still getting the launcher. I've also ticked my Hal launcher as the Home App but not working.
please advise.
Thanks!
Hi folks,
after long searchs, compares, thoughts and headaches, my decision went for a brand new Xperia Z5c. It is my first ever just-touch phone.
I am on Android 6.0 Marshmallow now.
I guess most of you have gained some experience already, so I would be glad if someone could give me some advices on my issues:
1. I would like to have more grids on home screen, smaller icons, spaces and texts, as well as applied to all apps. Just would like to "increase" the "resolution". that "small" from settings is not small enough for me. I can reduce the icon sizes by using the Holo launcher though, but still the apps are in big sizes, like calendary, emails, status bar, settings etc.
2. I was told by the seller that I should better avoid using the quick charger, but he seemed for me like not sure. If sony offers that, why should it be bad? Is that true?
3. When I start the radio it does not end, even I try to close it through the right app button (where all the running apps are listed), it closes there but still runs in background. when I put off the ear plugs, and plug it in again, it still continues with radio. Only restarting the phone helps. What can I do that I can run it normally and close whenever I want? Or what could be the reason for that problem?
4. What simple music player can you suggest for me?
5. is it possible to record a video with HD (ready) instead of FullHD with 60Hz ? How?
Thank you in advance!
1. You can try change the dpi. If adb is installed on your computer, then connect phone to pc. Make sure USB debugging is turned on in Developer Options. Open a command window in the adb folder, and type "adb devices". If you see a device listed, you are good to go.
Then type adb shell
Then type wm density 260 or any value less than 320 (which is the default dpi). The lower, the smaller everything becomes. Then restart. You can always revert back to 320 dpi through the same process.
2. Use the quick charger
3. There is a switch off button in radio and that must be used
4. Phonograph
5. Swipe up in camera till you get to "Video". Then tap the gear icon at the bottom right. Select any resolution you want
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Sadman Khan said:
1. You can try change the dpi. If adb is installed on your computer, then connect phone to pc. Make sure USB debugging is turned on in Developer Options. Open a command window in the adb folder, and type "adb devices". If you see a device listed, you are good to go.
Then type adb shell
Then type wm density 260 or any value less than 320 (which is the default dpi). The lower, the smaller everything becomes. Then restart. You can always revert back to 320 dpi through the same process.
2. Use the quick charger
3. There is a switch off button in radio and that must be used
4. Phonograph
5. Swipe up in camera till you get to "Video". Then tap the gear icon at the bottom right. Select any resolution you want
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Sadman Khan! Thank you ALOT for the help, and quick and direct reply!
For these 2 points:
1. dpi is ok now, worked like a charm, icons and texts on apps got smaller as I wished. so simple! Since I can not set grid size and reduce the spaces between the icons with Xperia Launcher, is it ok that I am using Holo Launcher (which is probably old? I am careful in installing apps to avoid high memory usages and slow down) just because of that? (I admittedly do not know other way, and I don't know whether it is normal. just pity that the weather widget is not so beautiful anymore, but is still ok.)
5. I didn't write correct, excuses. I mean: I can use 60 frames per second only on FullHD, I wished I could use for normal HD also 60. On the camera app it is just for FullHD available. What app can you suggest me to make use of it on a one lower resolution if there is no way with the current app? (I prefer more frames to resolution, in order to save a bit from file sizes.)
Hi folks,
I have a Huawei Mediapad M5 Pro with current FW (CMR-AL 19 8.0.0.111(C432) ) and I activated the freeform mode, as I was bothered by not being able to use apps in freeform mode...
To do so, I used adb.
in adb-folder open cmd:
Code:
adb devices
verify on your Mediapad M5 Pro.
then
Code:
adb shell settings put global enable_freeform_support 1
Now I can theoretically choose freeform mode when I am on the "running apps" window. However the X for closing the App and the icon for freeform are at the same place ...
Is there any easy way to (re)move the X or the freeform-icon ?
To the mods: As this clearly is not a device specific question, feel free to remove the thread ...
I hope someone can answer this issue
best wishes,
Kevin
Thanks for posting this, i didn't even know this was possible.
I gave it a shot, but my adb doesn't seem to be able to detect my M5. I enabled USB debugging on the tablet, but when i plug the usb cable, i'm only getting the usual prompt to charge/transfer files etc. Running the "abd devices" command on my pc turns up nothing. Any idea what i might be doing wrong?
Edit: managed to set it up somehow, ran into the same issue you described.
Sorry I only answer you now.
You need to connect the Tablet after enabling USB-debugging.
I am not an Expert, maybe s.o. can look into this further. I am willing to help wherever I can.
You need to:
1. turn on the tablet
2. enter the pattern/pin/password/fingerprint
3. connect it to the PC via USB
4. change the USB mode from charging to file transfer.
Alternatively, there is an option in the developer settings to allow debugging while in charging mode.
chris_g said:
You need to:
1. turn on the tablet
2. enter the pattern/pin/password/fingerprint
3. connect it to the PC via USB
4. change the USB mode from charging to file transfer.
Alternatively, there is an option in the developer settings to allow debugging while in charging mode.
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Thanks, exactly what I did just failed to mention it....
has anyone tried freeform mode, yet?
Yes I did. I have the same problem on my 8.4 inch model: The freeform and close buttons overlap, and the close button takes precedence.
However, I found an app which can launch programs in free form mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.taskbar
This works, even resizing (by dragging an edge of an app), moving and multiple apps on the screen. But once I maximize an app, I need to re-launch it via the taskbar app to get it back in windowed mode.
Unfortunately, the touch screen sometimes stops responding when I tap on the background in free form mode. I can still launch apps via Android Studio, but cannot use them. So it's OK to test apps in free form mode, but not really usable for work.
I also found Taskbar, however due to its battery drain it cannot be the solution, I think. The drain is about 5% more / hour, which I find inacceptable
chris_g said:
Yes I did. I have the same problem on my 8.4 inch model: The freeform and close buttons overlap, and the close button takes precedence.
However, I found an app which can launch programs in free form mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.taskbar
This works, even resizing (by dragging an edge of an app), moving and multiple apps on the screen. But once I maximize an app, I need to re-launch it via the taskbar app to get it back in windowed mode.
Unfortunately, the touch screen sometimes stops responding when I tap on the background in free form mode. I can still launch apps via Android Studio, but cannot use them. So it's OK to test apps in free form mode, but not really usable for work.
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what I think works better:
https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform
I miss, however, the flexibility of Nova (normal launcher3 has at least some features ...) Can freeform functionality be introduced into Launcher3 (which is Open Source) by merging the projects? :-/
kev1807 said:
I also found Taskbar, however due to its battery drain it cannot be the solution, I think. The drain is about 5% more / hour, which I find inacceptable
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Don't know if it exists on the standard variants, but can you look if you are able to activate Desktop Mode via QuickSettings. It's a Desktop like laucher mode allowing to open apps in free-form mode out of the box.
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I have the pro.
Desktop mode is more or less useless, imho.
I'd love to have both. And Microsoft Office does not support the free form mode in a good way in Desktop Mode (which it does with Taskbar for example). Launcher3 forked into one supporting free form mode, however I don't know how to reintegrate it into source code, so that everything works fine... ( https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform). I think the idea of desktop mode is good, but not thought through, yet. I hope that improvements are on their way....
kev1807 said:
I have the pro.
Desktop mode is more or less useless, imho.
I'd love to have both. And Microsoft Office does not support the free form mode in a good way in Desktop Mode (which it does with Taskbar for example). Launcher3 forked into one supporting free form mode, however I don't know how to reintegrate it into source code, so that everything works fine... ( https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform). I think the idea of desktop mode is good, but not thought through, yet. I hope that improvements are on their way....
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agree, I used to have an asus transformer book T100 with Windows 10 on it and found the screen to be OK size, but this on desktop mode is useless, not all are resizable, and besides no cut and paste stuff like what you would use desktop mode for (side by side copy and paste images from Web browser). WPS office supports it, and I will use that since I can't be asked to pay for Ms office.
I have the same issue. The freeform icon is overlapped with the close icon so I can not hit it.
nex86 said:
I have the same issue. The freeform icon is overlapped with the close icon so I can not hit it.
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Sur huawei mediapad M5, après modification commande par "adb", l'application "floating apps" fonctionne correctement.