Hi...
Shieldtv gamepad has special feature, when app is not made for AndroidTV there is a mouse pointer on screen which can be controlled with right gamepad analog stick (only with original Shield gamepad)...
Unfortunately most of nonnative AndroidTV apps doesn't use this feature...
I investigated a bit about this feature and came to next idea...
If one can make app which will be in foreground with permission to draw over other apps, doing nothing, only 1px height/width (for example in top left corner of screen) and if that app is made as nonnative AndroidTV app then it will activate mouse pointer (on AndroidTV)...
And if that app can be bind to gamepad button (for example through tvQuickActions app or any other button mapping app) for activate/deactivate it (toggle), that way user could activate mouse pointer in any app (native/nonnative AndroidTV app)...
This way we could use nonnative AndroidTV apps with no need for hardware mouse.
What do you think about this idea...?
Unfortunately I didn't find this kind of app (closest to this functionality is Ease Joypad app for persons with special needs, but it has also other functions which limit its use).
Here is the video of Ease Joypad app and whole idea...
Does someone here have knowledge/skills/will to make this kind of app?
I'm willing to pay for that kind of app on PlayStore...
Sincerely...
I'm unpleasantly surprised that no one is interested in this kind of app and that there's no interest even for discussion...
So sad...
hello good sir,
frotna said:
I'm unpleasantly surprised that no one is interested in this kind of app and that there's no interest even for discussion...
So sad...
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i made an account just to reply to this, ive had similar needs, on my search Mantis GamePad Pro on Google Play have mouse function on right button, HOWEVER, that feature is sooo unpolish, i have DA controller, and i cannot use it with Xbox/PS/AndroidX4 modes, idk what more else to suggest than that, i may have problems connecting with me since i only tried the 1 phone way to connect it
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Hi,
I just need some answers on a couple of questions I have, firstly how can I get spellcheck to work with the physical keyboard and not just with the virtual keyboard?
Secondly, I remeber seeing an app which would let you run a sort of overlay which would always be on top, allowing you to for example browse the internet and have a video playing on the side. Just can't remeber the name of the app, any ideas?
Thirdly, when using splashtop, wether its the ASUS my desktop version, normal splash top or splashtop HD is there a way to have the remote computer's mouse pointer follow the transformers mouse pointer?
Hope someone can help clear up a few questions.
Thanks
I suggest dual screen browser.
My goal here is to make an EASY to use display for people be able to read DOC, PDF, XLS files.
Here is what I want to use:
1. Rikomagic MK802 III
2. Logitech T650 touchpad
3. 1080P 52" LG TV. (We already own this)
4. Office/PDF app such as: Kingsoft Office, or Easy PDF reader
I plan to connect the MK802 to the tv then install the touch pad (in the available USB slot) and have people use the touchpad to "flip" through files.
In my mind it seems simple enough but some questions I have are:
A. Does anyone know a way to lock android into a "demo mode" of sorts. Where only one app is accessible and the screen stays on?
B. Has anyone used the logitech touchpad T650?
C. Any better app suggestions? Keeping in mind easy is the key.
Just found a cool app that will take care of the demo mode that I want:
KioWare Kiosk Mode Software
On the MK808 custom software, you can disable the navigation keys... essentially keeping from anyone escaping. It is possible to bring back the navigation and exit but not at first glance...
Not sure how you could do this. Maybe a tasker sequence to check if XYZ app is running else launch XYZ. So even if someone did exit, it would relaunch.
Combination of both?
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did it work?
Hi, did the Logitech Touchpad work?
I tried the newest MK 802 (8G, bluetooth) with Apple Magic Trackpad and it did not work - no mouse movements, no clicks.
This might be of use to you, Smart Protector. I've used it in conjunction with launchers that can hide icons to stop anyone from messing about with the setup.
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
siddiquiamin said:
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
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I'm just using the included "TV" app and it's working excellent. Not only does it give you Remote functionality, but also will pull in your provider's channel guides/listing for your viewing pleasure
irdroid or androidirc,
you can google it ,to find the right site to download, i did'nt find any application in google play
siddiquiamin said:
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
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Honestly, Sense TV app that comes with the phone, does a real good decent job as a Remote app.
madstyle1972 said:
Honestly, Sense TV app that comes with the phone, does a real good decent job as a Remote app.
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OP's question is still relevant. Until we have market apps that utilize the IR blaster, this is yet another feature that's dependent upon using a Sense-laden ROM.
Look up peel on the playstore... I haven't used it yet but it's supposedly used with devices with an ir port.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.app
Ha gave a link anyway...
I'm looking for alternatives too, the built in App doesn't support my denon receiver and I can't seem to figure out how to tell the remote I want to use the menu button on my TV sometimes and not my DVR.
Not sure of any apps, but there are workarounds to your problems. Create completely separate remotes for your devices when you don't want overlap, or if it's just one button that overlaps you can map that to one of the buttons on the HTC remote app that you aren't using (for me, that's the "." button on the number pad).
Will the remote app still not support your receiver if you do it the hard way (programming each button)? Or is just that you would rather not have to go through that (understandable).
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I'm looking for alternatives too, the built in App doesn't support my denon receiver and I can't seem to figure out how to tell the remote I want to use the menu button on my TV sometimes and not my DVR.
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I'd rather not have to program each button. I'm longing for the Harmony folks releasing a remote app. Activity based remotes are awesome.
I'm actually looking for an app that will mimic the Apple Remote so that I can control my Macbook with it.
I am just looking for an app that will skip all the programming BS and just left me use it as a remote. I don't have any service as I use 100% streaming and downloading for my content. Also simple functions like power/input take extra button presses. Should be much easier than it is.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy2
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-smart-control?crid=60 here is the harmony thing you are looking for....
drksilenc said:
here is the harmony thing you are looking for....
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The problem with this is it requires a separate hub and doesn't make use of the built-in IR blaster. I too yearn for a Harmony-like app that makes use of my IR blaster...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41218367
[APP][IR][ALPHA] ONE To Remote Them All
Found this one. Doesn't work for aosp that I can tell though.
Sent from my ONE CM10.1
the ir blaster prbly will never work on asop. it is missing the required drivers for it.
Hi how can I play games on the Matricom Midnight MX2 with a wireless usb keyboard and mouse/touch pad, or any device with no touch screen?
I have a Microsoft All-in-One Media Keyboard with USB Integrated Multi Touch Track Pad :Amazon URL deleted, as system doesn't seem to like external links.
And a Logitech K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard: Amazon URL deleted, as system doesn't seem to like external links.
Of the two the Microsoft Keyboard is probably the most useful, as the trackpad supports full multi-point touch functionality, whereas the Logitech keyboard only has two finger, up, down, left right and single finger 'tap to click' functionality.
The problem is of course hardly no Android games at all were made for keyboard and trackpad functionality.
I have tried USB/BT joystick centre and Tincore Keynapper. However, both of these seem to require some extent of touch interaction with them to set them up. I don't think there is an assumption that someone will try to set them up on a non-touch enabled device.
Besides which they both seem freakishly complex and may require several hours to try to set up, if that is you can get them working, which as I said might not be straightforward in a non-touchscreen device. To be frank I would rather not have to spend hours configuring keyboard/mouse and track-pad support. I just want to plug and play if possible.
I wonder if the guys at Android X-86 have resolved this? If they have, couldn't the Matricom folks do something? This seems like something that should be enabled by default.
To be clear Keyboard and mouse support do work in Android itself, but just not in any games I have tried. One of the biggest attractions about Android is of course fun games!
Hi has anyone got an answer for this?
I'm looking for an app that makes it possible to remap buttons of any USB or Bluetooth gamepad for using in android games. (Touch Input). Something like:
Nvidia Shield Gamepad Mapper:
or, Droid4X Gamepad Mapper:
I know that there are some apps like "Tincore" or "Game Keyboard+" that do this, But they need root & I don't want to root my android device.
So Any suggestion?
Then you will be out of luck as root is required for it.
rayman3003 said:
I'm looking for an app that makes it possible to remap buttons of any USB or Bluetooth gamepad for using in android games. (Touch Input). Something like:
Nvidia Shield Gamepad Mapper:
or, Droid4X Gamepad Mapper:
I know that there are some apps like "Tincore" or "Game Keyboard+" that do this, But they need root & I don't want to root my android device.
So Any suggestion?
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You cannot do this without root, either root and get what you desire or just live with it.
Touch4Gamepad is working fine without root. But you need an Arduino Board and a PS3/PS4 or Xbox One Gamepad, all connected with USB OTG => USB Hub.
LOL. U all failed!
This is an app that do the remapping & doesn't require root:
Octopus
com.chaozhuo.gameassistant
rayman3003 said:
LOL. U all failed! [/B]:
Octopus
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Octopus is not working with Google Play. Also not working with any Android Device (lot of people have many problems).
Also tested it with NVidia Shield TV... not working, and so on and so on... . Octopus is trying to hack the games, that's the reason for these many problems. Last but not least: Octopus needs 54 System Permissions ... not untrustworthy.
Have you looked at the permissions Octopus demands? Pretty crazy to give that up.
I agree, but
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Have you looked at the permissions Octopus demands? Pretty crazy to give that up.
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I fully agree, those permissions are ridiculous, but the fact that the app works (or at least mostly does), means that it should be possible without root.
I'm surprised no one has come up with any app for it yet.
I've managed to partly get it to work with Octopus, but don't want to pay for premium to make it work completely.
I would write an app for it myself but my programming knowledge is just enough to get a "Hello World" on the screen, and even for that I would need to follow online instructions.
But I know we got some very smart people in the community, can't one, or a group together, create an app like that?