Since I moved from Windows Mobile I've been looking for a USB Webcam app.
I've recently found it and wanted to share the info.
Check for "USB Webcam" on the Market and Placaware for the desktop drivers.
USB debugging must be on for the driver to work.
It's working for videos in Skype (but not for audio).
Too bad the developer is shutting down this project. Maybe some developer will find it interesting and take over the development.
Try Droidcam, it works great
Problem with Droidcam is that it uses wifi. I prefer to have a usb connection so that it charges while been used as a webcam.
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I cant find the app in the market... Could someone upload the apk file?
c3p9 said:
Problem with Droidcam is that it uses wifi. I prefer to have a usb connection so that it charges while been used as a webcam.
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Thats not a problem, but a feature! You can connect with usb anyway so it charges at the same time.
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I really dont think that wifi webcam (droidcam) can be better than usb webcam (placaware). I didn't tried any of them (download link for placaware apk file please?), but for obvious reasons the preformance should be better through usb.
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Thats not a problem, but a feature! You can connect with usb anyway so it charges at the same time.
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hummm... I'm more in line with titooo... I believe usb reading can be better Hatenl...
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I really dont think that wifi webcam (droidcam) can be better than usb webcam (placaware). I didn't tried any of them (download link for placaware apk file please?), but for obvious reasons the preformance should be better through usb.
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I've got my copy from the Market. Does the apk gets stored somewhere so that I can copy it for you?
In the meantime, have you tried to post a message to the developer. I think he even mentions to so if you can't get the sw on the Market.
here's an idea...
plug it in while using wifi..... W O W .
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Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
Google don't like apple simple and its vice versa
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Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..
Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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As opposed to you really needing a clunky bloated itunes app to get any apple products working with windows
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It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..
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+1
This is the sad truth.. there is an advantage to it (which is why they chose to do it); the entire storage can be used for apps.
If it's a big issue for you, just wait until an ICS device with an SD card comes out. the SD card will allow regular USB mass storage (without any extra PC/Mac software)
Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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Just wait until Google's OSX app crashes for the n'th time in a row. Then you will really question Google's choice of MTP.
Google wrote that using this scheme allows Android to keep the drive mounted and provide access to the host. And with respect to MTP, well most people use Windows and MTP is well support on that platform.
Sigh...
i downloaded the app and haven't thought about it since. not a big deal.
eric b
I can't say i've really noticed it being a problem, it was the same with the xoom. It exactly the same process,just the 3 minutes it takes to download the app the first time that is the difference.
Not really a major issue.
There's also things like Wifi File explorer and also a DAV server - so you can mount the phone remotely as a drive - available on the android market.
No real need to use the cable, unless you're doing development with it.
Or you can run Windows in a VM on your MAC like I do. I need windows for certain apps so I have Parallels 6.0 and I get everything I need without compromise. The BLAME sites squarely with APPLE.
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As opposed to you really needing a clunky bloated itunes app to get any apple products working with windows
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lol so true
whats the name of the app in market place?
jeezy85 said:
whats the name of the app in market place?
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The app isn't downloaded to be used on the phone, its downloaded and used on the computer.
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
thank u
That app seems to barely work for me with my tab 10.1. It worked fine at first, but now it never seems to work regardless of the ROM I'm using (which is typically stock). Hopefully the Nexus won't/doesn't have that problem.
If you're wondering, it doesn't show the data on the device. It just shows <none> for the folder and file.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google Mobile/thread?tid=0c05526a9bdd1a92&hl=en
http://blog.surfsoftconsulting.com/2011/06/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-issues-explaine/
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It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..
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MTP is NOT a Microsoft protocol (though might've been developed by them). It's a USB standard and has been since 2008. Apple has just been slow to implement it.
Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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There's a traumatic experience If I ever saw one.
Loves and kisses,
Mommy
First world problems, haha!
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Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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its actually a very basic app which simplifies transfer for many osx users. its not all that bad? why the rage! lol!
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its actually a very basic app which simplifies transfer for many osx users. its not all that bad? why the rage! lol!
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Not raging, just wondering why it is this way. But I got good responses, and couple of idiots here also trying to boost their egos.
The thing why I'm complaining is that the app that google tells you to install, doesn't work very well It usually hangs on the first run, and you have to force-quit it, and open it again to get it working.
I am currently running ics-deck-pa8 and after some research it seems there is no USB support for mounting, however I found this app that works great! Its easy install to. No port forwards, no firewall issues, no user/pass needed, just install, start, and change away
https://market.android.com/details?...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5seXkuc29mdGRhdGFjYWJsZSJd
um, dropbox?
I dont like dropbox. Never did. Also this uses LAN not WAN access to sync everything. As well, its an FTP client so I can drag, drop, modify, share to any folder on the phone. As opposed to: drag files to Dropbox folder, wait for sync on both sides, then use a file browser to drag and drop files where you need them.
Im doing a lot of file moving back and fourth for mod'ing right now on the ICS Rom and dont have USB SD mount support.
Ftpserver app (pretty sure it's that its simple) and filezilla is what I use when cable is not an option. You can use it over wifi and 3g ... I believe that's what you are asking about. hope it helps
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Es File explorer works great. You can bookmark local shares and it can treat dropbox and box.net accounts like a folder, seemlessly. Root access, etc
I use Airdroid and it works pretty well.
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I use Airdroid and it works pretty well.
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+1 on airdroid
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+1 on airdroid
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I tried AirDroid for ICS pa8 and it wasnt co-operating. It looked like a great App. It kept giving my my 3G IP Address and not my WiFi IP address.
hmmm. I just though about turning off 3G and trying it. Either way they both accomplish the same thing.
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A long time ago I couldn't get my computer to recognize my Evo, so I bought this app called Websharing or something. It uses webdav, and I've found that too be the best option for dragging and dropping files without USB. If you can find a free app that uses webdav then I'd try that out. Once you have it setup it's just like having your phone connected via USB, except transfer is a bit slower.
The app I bought hasn't been updated in over a year. There's a free version but you only get webdav with the paid version. If you can find a free app that does the same then I'd save your money.
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Try searching that forum for USB Mass Storage app, works like a charm. Or pm me and i can send it to you.
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Joshmccullough said:
Try searching that forum for USB Mass Storage app, works like a charm. Or pm me and i can send it to you.
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For future reference if anyone looking for it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
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Yea ive been using airdroid, it does the job pretty good so far
Hi,
Since LG's new phones have this ability to turn the usb into a tv out port, doesnt Galaxy W have any apps to do that too? I would suspect that its not really the hardware which matters (since i dont insist on it to be HD) so an app or smth like that should have the ability to do that.
I mean everytime i want to gather the family to watch a film i took or a picture, i have to move that file from my W to a hard disk in the laptop, then stick the laptop to the tv!!! Isnt there any direct way to just stick the phone directly to the television?!
Thanks in advance.
Woops im sorry this should have been posted in the q&a forum. im sorry
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Hi,
Since LG's new phones have this ability to turn the usb into a tv out port, doesnt Galaxy W have any apps to do that too? I would suspect that its not really the hardware which matters (since i dont insist on it to be HD) so an app or smth like that should have the ability to do that.
I mean everytime i want to gather the family to watch a film i took or a picture, i have to move that file from my W to a hard disk in the laptop, then stick the laptop to the tv!!! Isnt there any direct way to just stick the phone directly to the television?!
Thanks in advance.
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Can you enable USB mass storage mode on your phone and plug into a usb port on the TV?
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1. I am almost sure there is no hardware in out SGW to transmit video sognal thru USB. We already discussed this in different place here.
2. If TV has mass storage support, this might be a solution for you as hundred_miles_high mentions.
Streaming audio+screen (mirroring) wirrless would also be a cool idea. Dont think this is possible though
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TV rooted
piefert said:
Streaming audio+screen (mirroring) wirrless would also be a cool idea. Dont think this is possible though
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There is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.onaips.vnc&feature=search_result but then you need to have your TV with VNC client installed.
Hello!
So I'm thinkin' off buying this http://dx.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774 for my Note II but I've heard many different things about this...
Does anybody here have experience with a OTG Adapter for the Note II? It was bought in Sweden and is only rooted at the moment.
I am using it and have no issue.
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I am using it and have no issue.
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Could you please share that what do you do with OTG adapter? Can Note 2 open and/or upload/download normal files in the flash drive.
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Could you please share that what do you do with OTG adapter? Can Note 2 open and/or upload/download normal files in the flash drive.
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If you meant transferring files fro note 2 to usb or vice versa, then yes.
You can even connect mouse,keyboard,(I play online games via my Gamepad!) so pretty much anything that can be connected via usb.
Do I need to have some kind of app to support keyboard gamepads or any other usb peripheral device ?
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ScottXe said:
Could you please share that what do you do with OTG adapter? Can Note 2 open and/or upload/download normal files in the flash drive.
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I have just transfered some files, but never tried keypad/mouse
just attached pandrive and it shown as a extra drive like SDCardA (same as sdcard0) and i was able to move file like moving between Int & Ext SD card
I using Astro file explorer.(but there should not be issue with stock explorer too)
kanchan.n.mahajan said:
Do I need to have some kind of app to support keyboard gamepads or any other usb peripheral device ?
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In my case, the mouse,keyboard and the gamepad all connected and worked,except for the gamepad.
When you connect the mouse, a real mouse pointer as in desktop comes up on the screen. Real nifty.
The keyboard function properly as well. Even dedicated multimedia keys also work.
As for the gamepad, you may need Sixaxis controller to configure it. In SGeadzone online game, there is an option to configure or remap the gamepad buttons. Not sure about other games though.
Curious if anyone uses Mac along with their android and what tools you use to manage it. I don’t own a window pc
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I do. Havent tried DeX yet but I've some reviews that say you can use Dwx on the mac. May need to download an app. I have only used it with smart switch for transferring data with no issues.
DeX works great on mac I use it all the time and no issues
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DeX works great on mac I use it all the time and no issues
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You use it for pics music management as well?
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antawnm26 said:
Curious if anyone uses Mac along with their android and what tools you use to manage it. I don’t own a window pc
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I tried "several ways" in the past. Nothing suits better than Boot Camp -> Windows.
- Eats up battery a lot, the T2 chip(late December 2017 and newer models) is not exposed to Windows for security reasons and remains as "unknown device" in Device Manager, but no other issues at all.
I use DEX in the Mac environment and it works great. It's the same as it was as a standalone on my prior devices.
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I use DEX in the Mac environment and it works great. It's the same as it was as a standalone on my prior devices.
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Got it will give it a try
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