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An app to record what's happening on my screen

Has anyone developed an app that records everything that's happening on my screen? I have seen videos on youtubes of people showing off their phones and it looks like someone is recording just what's happening on the screen, not the phone it self. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.
Thanks.
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I'm interested as well.
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It's done with ShootMe (root required).

Not to bash the app but shootme just takes screenshots at max 10 per second to make it a video. It doesn't work for what I'm trying to show.
Is there any app that can capture the device at at least 20-30FPS?
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This isn't exactly what you are after. but it might help you
You can install a VNC server on your phone from
the market and install some type of VNC viewer on your PC ,by doing that,
you can stream your phones screen to your PC and record it as a video
on your pc.

bahmanxda said:
This isn't exactly what you are after. but it might help you
You can install a VNC server on your phone from
the market and install some type of VNC viewer on your PC ,by doing that,
you can stream your phones screen to your PC and record it as a video
on your pc.
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This actually sounds great to me. I just don't know what VNC is. Do you know of a guide I can follow or can you make one? Sorry if its too much to ask?
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elracing21 said:
This actually sounds great to me. I just don't know what VNC is. Do you know of a guide I can follow or can you make one? Sorry if its too much to ask?
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It is actually very straight forward to setup.
All you need to do is :
Download and install droid VNC server on your phone from the market (free or paid)
and download a vnc client on your pc , if you are using Linux you can install
"gtk vnc viewer" or any other one ,they are many available. or if you are using
windows, download TightVNC from download.com (cnet) and install it on your pc
on your phone, open up the app and and press start server it will give you some sort of ip address ,
from your pc open the viewer (TightVNC is both viewer and server) type the address and hit connect.
and thats all there is to it . Obviously both your pc and your phone should be connected to a wireless network.

bahmanxda said:
It is actually very straight forward to setup.
All you need to do is :
Download and install droid VNC server on your phone from the market (free or paid)
and download a vnc client on your pc , if you are using Linux you can install
"gtk vnc viewer" or any other one ,they are many available. or if you are using
windows, download TightVNC from download.com (cnet) and install it on your pc
on your phone, open up the app and and press start server it will give you some sort of ip address ,
from your pc open the viewer (TightVNC is both viewer and server) type the address and hit connect.
and thats all there is to it . Obviously both your pc and your phone should be connected to a wireless network.
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Thanks man you have been more then helpful.
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elracing21 said:
Thanks man you have been more then helpful.
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So, has this been working? Sounds good to me too but haven't given it a try..
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An app to record what's happening on my screen

For me that VNC app was terribly slow. Wouldnt be useful for recording your screen.

It also depend on the client you are using on your pc
And your network speed too.
But yeah the video is not going to be as smooth as recording your desktop. Its basically like using remote desktop.
You can also do it the otherway around so you can control your pc from your phone.
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Any update at all on this? Any new apps around that do it properly?

http://sourceforge.net/projects/ashot/
Works perfectly for me, note you must have the android SDK installed, and point the program to it on first run.

Use ShootMe and at the top were it shows 'A heartbeat monitor thing' click that and click screencast. This will allow you to make videos of whats going on on your screen.. +Rep if I helped.
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I had no idea ShootMe had a screencast option and I've been using it for over a year. Thanks so much. I've been using the android sdk and a program called [email protected], but ShootMe is a bit easier.

Ditamae said:
I had no idea ShootMe had a screencast option and I've been using it for over a year. Thanks so much. I've been using the android sdk and a program called [email protected], but ShootMe is a bit easier.
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Im so glad I helped you. If you need anything pm me, I can also teach you how to get any game from the Android Market for free using root access.
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Cannot find the shoot me you mention
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@bimzrus
Sent you a PM... I couldn't find it on the Market tonight either.

Hey man i want that app too!
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Android Games On Windows XP ?

Not sure what to say , just watch the video.
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it looks like a launcher.. I've seen one before..
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Its a Launcher.
More info here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27525701#post27525701

There is an app named "BLUESTACKS" for windows which can emulate android apps to PC.
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DD-Ripper said:
There is an app named "BLUESTACKS" for windows which can emulate android apps to PC.
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You're right:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffFxnnGqFLk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://bluestacks.com/
I have personally never tried it though.
Cheers.

buzzboy said:
You're right:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffFxnnGqFLk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://bluestacks.com/
I have personally never tried it though.
Cheers.
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Its too complicated to use though I too never tried it
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I use bluestacks. It's great and now with the update easy to use.
Just download bluestacks for windows and install it on your pc. Than install from playstore the bluestacks sync app. Then you can use allmoste all apps.

Bluestacks resources...
bknez said:
I use bluestacks. It's great and now with the update easy to use.
Just download bluestacks for windows and install it on your pc. Than install from playstore the bluestacks sync app. Then you can use allmoste all apps.
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I have been looking at this recently and considering downloading it for testing.
What sort of impact does is have on pc resources?
I only use a laptop and would still like to be able to use other applications while bluestacks is running.

You can use lot of apps, but don't use Whatapp or similar apps because they can not work on 2 devices in same time. Just give it a try

App to control Android phone?

I am wondering if there is an app to control our Android phone?
Like checking its status, missed calls, read SMS, battery status, etc.
From our Nexus 7....
Thanks
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I'm not aware of one that does all of the above. I'm using DeskSMS with TabletSMS to read and reply to SMS. Very easy to set up and use.
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kkl0wn said:
I'm not aware of one that does all of the above. I'm using DeskSMS with TabletSMS to read and reply to SMS. Very easy to set up and use.
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I have been using Tablet Talk for about week...I....LOVE it...I can just turn on my Bluetooth on both devises and put my phone in my room or pocket and text people from my nexus.
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Airdroid, but it requires your PC and phone be on the same network. Its browser based so might work from nexus 7
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I'm using talkatone with google voice. Accomplishes a lot.
Still working on getting control of cell.

Well, it is obvious that there is no app like that.
Probably it's an idea for you developers to make it.
I don't really need to send SMS or make a call. I but just to see all the status, and check things.
AirDroid is nice if it works, I haven't tried it yet.
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You can try our app, VMLite VNC Server, it allows you to view and fully control your phone from a pc, or from another device, using vnc viewer or a browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en

I've tried airDROID, neat little app.
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huisinro said:
You can try our app, VMLite VNC Server, it allows you to view and fully control your phone from a pc, or from another device, using vnc viewer or a browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en
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I can confirm this works well, and with the Jump Desktop app you get full touch control.
I've attached a screenshot of my Nexus 7 connected to my HTC Sensation.

Is there a way to use VMLite or any app like that over Bluetooth? I'd like to be able to tell my phone to turn on tethering while it is still in my bag. I'd rather not get caught doing it during class, since it's like 10 detentions -.-

Ubuntu for Android.

i bought the app and it works great over wifi, but is there anyway to get it to work over bluetooth? i'd like to be able to control my nexus 7 from my galaxy nexus when on my commute.. for changing music tracks etc..
huisinro said:
You can try our app, VMLite VNC Server, it allows you to view and fully control your phone from a pc, or from another device, using vnc viewer or a browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en
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SwiftLegend and micks_address,
Since both of you ask about bluetooth, do you mean that you want the same remote view and control of the device as wifi connection? We will definitely look at this, and update the status here.
micks_address said:
i bought the app and it works great over wifi, but is there anyway to get it to work over bluetooth? i'd like to be able to control my nexus 7 from my galaxy nexus when on my commute.. for changing music tracks etc..
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one option to try about bluetooth connection is to check whether your devices support bluetooth tethering, if so, you can set network connection between two devices similar to WIFI.
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ok, i just tested it, there is no need to use bluetooth to access between android devices, w/o 3g, w/o WIFI. Basically what you need to do is to turn on a WIFI hotspot on one device, then start vmlite vnc server on this device, it will display an ip address.
On your another device, you need to change WIFI to connect to your other device's WIFI hotspot id, then you run a vnc viewer to connect. It works very well from our testing.
There is no 3rd party app needed, pretty much all android devices support wifi hotspot.
if you need more info, please post.

SwiftLegend said:
Is there a way to use VMLite or any app like that over Bluetooth? I'd like to be able to tell my phone to turn on tethering while it is still in my bag. I'd rather not get caught doing it during class, since it's like 10 detentions -.-
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Lol dam...I feel old
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Have you seen this?:
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ls-keeps-you-informed-and-your-phone-charged/

I am also thinking of adding a Record button to our vmlite vnc server, so you can record all of the mouse/keyboard events, and when you are in a hurry, you can simply push one button to accomplish recorded tasks, such as turn on wifi hotspot, etc.
not sure if this would help you during commute.

For SMS set up Google voice on your Nexus and ur nexus 7. ( works like a charm I can receive text and answer them from my nexus 7.
As for contyol I would like to hear more on this as I never have my phone to far away and on my commute home I have all my music on my phone and taking my phone out while i have my 7 out is to much.
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noodles2k said:
I can confirm this works well, and with the Jump Desktop app you get full touch control.
I've attached a screenshot of my Nexus 7 connected to my HTC Sensation.
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How do I do tap and drag such as to bring down the notification window?
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drag the mouse should work. I never used Jump, but on PC, dragging mouse should work

Does watchON work with Xbox 360?

Does the watchON remote work with Xbox 360?
I have me TV, BluRay, and AV receiver set up just fine with the watchON universal remote, but I can seem to fina way to get it to talk to my Xbox 360. Does anybody know what the trick is to get this to work. I basically just want to have the ability to turn on my Xbox and turn it off. Anything past that isn't required for me.
Thanks.

lr4life said:
Does the watchON remote work with Xbox 360?
I have me TV, BluRay, and AV receiver set up just fine with the watchON universal remote, but I can seem to fina way to get it to talk to my Xbox 360. Does anybody know what the trick is to get this to work. I basically just want to have the ability to turn on my Xbox and turn it off. Anything past that isn't required for me.
Thanks.
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It's an app that makes it work as a TV REMOTE or DVD player CD player may theater system etc bt it's not a console remote..
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lagunas11 said:
It's an app that makes it work as a TV REMOTE or DVD player CD player may theater system etc bt it's not a console remote..
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Ya. I was hoping somebody might have found an IR code that would work to simply power on the Xbox 360, since pretty much every other universal remote on the planet can do that and more. Too bad.

lr4life said:
Ya. I was hoping somebody might have found an IR code that would work to simply power on the Xbox 360, since pretty much every other universal remote on the planet can do that and more. Too bad.
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Last I remember there is no IR port on the Xbox..
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elesbb said:
Last I remember there is no IR port on the Xbox..
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actually it does. link

There ia an app you can download
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ChadBFlores said:
actually it does. link
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Ah i always thought it just used an RF frequency to do its work. Thanks for the link though I was looking for an app exactly like this. I wonder if Samsung released their IR SDK? Would like to get my hands on it

That $10 remote app turns it on sometimes
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
That $10 remote app turns it on sometimes
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should work all the time, mine does. Make sure you are pointing it at the xbox, remember it is IR, so it communicates through light.

ChadBFlores said:
should work all the time, mine does. Make sure you are pointing it at the xbox, remember it is IR, so it communicates through light.
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It only works for me when im going through the setup

LeKtRiCzzz said:
It only works for me when im going through the setup
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..Interesting, try clearing the data on the app and redo the setup process for it, if that doesn't work try emailing the dev

ChadBFlores said:
..Interesting, try clearing the data on the app and redo the setup process for it, if that doesn't work try emailing the dev
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If you go to settings you can add a device to the room and when you select media player the is an option for Microsoft which will let the app control the Xbox.

gbrayut said:
If you go to settings you can add a device to the room and when you select media player the is an option for Microsoft which will let the app control the Xbox.
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Hmm, so the options on the remote for the Xbox are a bit lacking. Basically just power and navigation (see attached), with no option for numbers or changing channels in Windows Media Center. It also still uses the "TV remote" when using the TV guide. I use a cable card and media center but looks like the app doesn't support that setup. Still nice being able to turn the Xbox on.
Also if you have the Xbox glass app you can do things like open netflix, xfinity, or HBO go. They don't really use the glass app much, but you can do some scrubbing of video and the "controller" has a few more buttons like the Xbox home button. See attached screen shots for more details.

How can i control my phone from my PC?

Bought myself a cheap PC dock for my desk. How can i control my phone from my PC? Airdroid, which i used on the gs3 and was my go to choice but its not working on the Note4. says it's not compatible. Anyone have any other options for controlling my phone from my PC?

DrKaotica said:
Bought myself a cheap PC dock for my desk. How can i control my phone from my PC? Airdroid, which i used on the gs3 and was my go to choice but its not working on the Note4. says it's not compatible. Anyone have any other options for controlling my phone from my PC?
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Myphonexplorer client on phone and then install companion software on your pc. Works great on WiFi too. Awesome app I have been using for years. You can text, call from your pc and sync all your data and make complete backup of your phone to pc. Working great on my note 4.

Have you tried downloading Airdroid from Amazons App Store? Thats how I got redbox on my Note and it works flawlessly even though the Play Store said it was incompatible.
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Weird. I'm using Airdroid just fine. Installed it using Titanium backup from a different phone, and I update it through the Google Play store
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Samsung sidesync. Free dl on their site. You can run it like remote desktop with your phone on the pc screen or use mouse and keyboard on your phone. Works over usb and wifi.
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koikaze said:
Samsung sidesync. Free dl on their site. You can run it like remote desktop with your phone on the pc screen or use mouse and keyboard on your phone. Works over usb and wifi.
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The stupid thing about sidesyncis that if your pc is wired and not using wifi, sidesync won't work.

I assumed that the dock was wired and that works fine with sidesync.
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koikaze said:
Samsung sidesync. Free dl on their site. You can run it like remote desktop with your phone on the pc screen or use mouse and keyboard on your phone. Works over usb and wifi.
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BOOM.. this is what i was looking for.. full control of your phone in a "remote desktop" sort of way... thanks!
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The stupid thing about sidesyncis that if your pc is wired and not using wifi, sidesync won't work.
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it's working for me over my USB dock. when you load it up on your PC, you have a switch that says connect via USB or Wifi
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I assumed that the dock was wired and that works fine with sidesync.
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Mine's working!
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Weird. I'm using Airdroid just fine. Installed it using Titanium backup from a different phone, and I update it through the Google Play store
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I should have been more specific about what i was looking for. Airdroid connects, but i was looking for a more "remote desktop" type of thing, not just access to certain data on your phone. Airdroid has a built in way of doing this, but it says its not compatible with note 4. The standard Airdroid stuff is working.
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Have you tried downloading Airdroid from Amazons App Store? Thats how I got redbox on my Note and it works flawlessly even though the Play Store said it was incompatible.
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I should have been more specific about what i was looking for. Airdroid connects, but i was looking for a more "remote desktop" type of thing, not just access to certain data on your phone. Airdroid has a built in way of doing this, but it says its not compatible with note 4. The standard Airdroid stuff is working.