Is there any way I can hook up my Inc (wired o wireless) to my laptop and use it as a webcam for tinychat.com, chat roullette.com, and yahoo? I've tried many apps in the app market, but none of them brought me any satisfaction. Any tips, tricks, and walkthrus welcome. Thanks in advance!
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TheWizKid95 said:
Is there any way I can hook up my Inc (wired o wireless) to my laptop and use it as a webcam for tinychat.com, chat roullette.com, and yahoo? I've tried many apps in the app market, but none of them brought me any satisfaction. Any tips, tricks, and walkthrus welcome. Thanks in advance!
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Try IP Webcam. Works great for me.
And if you have already tried it, you need to include it in your post instead of saying "many apps in the app market".
Also, please spend some time Googling your question before you post it here.
chris7os said:
Try IP Webcam. Works great for me.
And if you have already tried it, you need to include it in your post instead of saying "many apps in the app market".
Also, please spend some time Googling your question before you post it here.
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sorry for the wait, but i tried ip webcam and whenever i tried to use the program with yahoo or TinyChat, all i got was a black screen (and a never ending "connecting to webcam" sign on tinychat)
ive thought about it, and thought that since i do not pay for any other internet plans, i use my incredible via PdaNet (and sometimes wifi tether), so i have the same IP address.
one other idea that i tried is using my g1/dream with the USB Webcam app and installing a driver to use it as a webcam (since it does not have any internet plans). this did not work. any help here?
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With my old Orange SPV C500 phone I could plug it into my laptop and the phone would use the laptop's Internet connection (once I've installed ActiveSync/WMDC). I've tried all the connection modes on my HTC Desire but they all look to be using the 3G connection instead. I've got HTC Sync 2.0.33 installed.
Is this possible? I'm not always going to be in areas where I can get 3G/HSDPA. Thanks
Best you search for the term "tethering" in this forum - you will find what you would like to know.
Thanks for the quick reply. I don't mean using my Mobile as a Modem though (i.e - tethering). That works a treat.
I mean plugging my mobile into my laptop and "using my laptops broadband" connection on my HTC Desire. Basically the other way around (laptop to mobile, not mobile to laptop). This is possible with Windows Mobile.
I think you misunderstand. OP wants to use the PCs internet connection for the phone if I understand the OP correctly.
This may be possible using some ADB commands, but I am not sure.
Zappza said:
I think you misunderstand. OP wants to use the PCs internet connection for the phone if I understand the OP correctly.
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Correct .
Zappza said:
This may be possible using some ADB commands, but I am not sure.
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What are ADB commands? I take it it's not officially supported? Like it is on Windows Mobile then. Thanks.
Sorry, got it now. You are right, WM (or better: ActiveSync from MS) had that functionality. HTC's Sync is far behind that - I'm close to throw it into the bin (if I only had something better). Therefore it is not possible to use your laptop as a modem for your phone. On the other hand: The Desire's WiFi-receiver is really excellent. Where you need access to a LAN try ES File Explorer together with either a WiFi or Bluetooth connection.
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HTC's Sync is far behind that - I'm close to throw it into the bin (if I only had something better).
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It pretty ropey. Thankfully I use Google to sync my stuff, so rarely need it.
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Therefore it is not possible to use your laptop as a modem for your phone.
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Thanks. Nevermind. It was worth asking.
As the HTC Desire has it's own Wireless and 3G/HSDPA. I won't use it often but it can be handy, when you have no 3G/HSDPA/Wireless available but a PC with USB Port and working Broadband.
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On the other hand: The Desire's WiFi-receiver is really excellent. Where you need access to a LAN try ES File Explorer together with either a WiFi or Bluetooth connection.
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Thanks. I'll take a look.
I also missed this feature from my WinMo HTC TD2
I hope one day this will be possible with our HTC Desire. Here in my office we dont have WiFi as we only use LAN with our laptops. And there are no WiFi signals nearby
I have to wait till I get home to be able to have WiFi and update weather and download and install stuffs in my Desire
it is already possible, do a search for "reverse tethering"
AndroHero said:
it is already possible, do a search for "reverse tethering"
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wow really??? Thank you very much for the info! Im sorry for the Android newbie question
dinoalbert said:
wow really??? Thank you very much for the info! Im sorry for the Android newbie question
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Here is some info on it, its about the nexus one but applys to the desire too
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/1042-reverse-tethering/
Thanks for the link. Will do some readiings for this one. I see its not that easy and it doesnt work for everyone. I was hoping its just a one-button-click process only just like "tethering"
The Desire HD has it
Thanks AndroHero and EddyOS.
Is it easy to use on the Desire HD? It's good to see HTC have added this to the latest version of Sense.
I only got GPRS in my last job, so I'd often turn on Wifi but this obviously isn't always going to be possible. If I'm by a PC I'd obviously use that for browsing mostly anyway but some things (like Market and some websites etc...) I'd not want to access from someone else's PC. I'd want to be using my phone.
No idea, doesn't work on the HD port though
Maybe it's a stupid question, but why would you want to use the internet on a phone when you're sitting in front of a computer that's connected to the internet?
Mostly I wouldn't but things like Market Place, checking E-Mails/Facebook etc... (not always possible/you'd want to from the PC you're at) to name some examples.
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Maybe it's a stupid question, but why would you want to use the internet on a phone when you're sitting in front of a computer that's connected to the internet?
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personally i like to update everything on my phone via my work internet connection before i leave for the day. updating my daily news app takes over 40mb alone and i'd rather do that via my work internet connection than by using 3g.
What News App do you use? 40Mb is loads.
dickson123 said:
Maybe it's a stupid question, but why would you want to use the internet on a phone when you're sitting in front of a computer that's connected to the internet?
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update weather, friendstream, and install apps that need internet connection..
Hi. I desire a Desire but can't find out if Internet connection sharing via Bluetooth to my laptop is possible? My HTC Diamond does it perfectly but the specifications on the Desire only mention it's possible via USB. I don't want to use wires.
Please could someone let me know please? Thanks!
Gary.
Try PDANet from the market. it let's you share your connection via Bluetooth or USB
Thanks for the reply and info. So the Desire doesn't natively support Bluetooth ICS and it will cost $20 to use a 3rd party tool to set up DUN instead of the more elegant PAN. Okay, I can go with that but I think it's a step backwards.
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Thanks for the reply and info. So the Desire doesn't natively support Bluetooth ICS and it will cost $20 to use a 3rd party tool to set up DUN instead of the more elegant PAN. Okay, I can go with that but I think it's a step backwards.
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Woah...$20?! PdaNet has a free version that does everything you need.
The free version doesn't support SSL according to the PdaNet website, so online banking, shopping, etc, is out of bounds.
Yes, I noticed that this morning...there seems to be a good alternative, EasyTether, that is half that price.
Unfortunately EasyTether doesn't support BT yet but when it eventually does will only achieve ICS through DUN. I think because Android isn't as mature as WM6 the technology to do certain things isn't there yet. Perhaps it's just low down on the Android development schedule.
It's really a step back, but hey, the using of the cable has it's pros: the battery is charged while surfing
Digging this thread out, is there a program which allows you to do this the otherway round? Using your pc's internet connection via bluetooth to surf on your phone?
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Hi you all.
I tried to search my question on forums but I got Wifi and Bluetooth info only.
I have got a Macbook pro, bought on december 2010.
I have a Desire HD with RS GingerX 2.8 and sense 2.1.
I would like to share the DHD internet connection with the macbook pro via USB.
Is it possible? Can anyone help me?
I have just shared the Wifi connection with hotspot wifi on my DHD and it works perfect.
USB seems to be impossible to use. Why?
Help me and a cold beer will be shipped to your home
@ Mods: Please don't ban me for this question because I have no idea where find the answer...
Not too familiar with the custom ROM you are using but am on stock rom and using the USB tethering option from "connect to PC" in settings, it works fine for me on my Macbook. However what is the problem, if you can make it work via wifi I think its rather better without any annoying cables and all.
sup with the anti microsoft sign?? xD
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sup with the anti microsoft sign?? xD
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What is sup? I really don't know this word!!
@ abhishekagrawal: Yes U are right but via cable is interesting too.
I Think also saving battery
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What is sup? I really don't know this word!!
@ abhishekagrawal: Yes U are right but via cable is interesting too.
I Think also saving battery
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Sup = Whats up
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Sup = Whats up
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thank u very much indeed.
I will learn every slang word u write me on this forum.
Today I have solved my trouble with internet tethering via usb on the mac.
I've downloaded PDAnet for android from my device and installed it.
At the same time I downloaded and installed PDA net for MAC.
now USB internet tethering on macbook works perfectly.
I found it once and I can't remember it, or find it via search, but it was an app (I think it starts with an S) and it allows Droid to PC connection via a Wifi Network....can someone end my pain? lol I've been hitting up the boards and Google and didn't want to make a thread but after 3 days of surfing, I'm tossing in the towel.
Are you just looking to transfer files or more?
I look in a few kies related threads and found these two apps that started with S. SugarSync and Samba. Either of these it? I think these are mainly for filesharing with your pc tho.
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Are you just looking to transfer files or more?
I look in a few kies related threads and found these two apps that started with S. SugarSync and Samba. Either of these it? I think these are mainly for filesharing with your pc tho.
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If this is all you're looking to do, I use Filexpert. Then just turn on the FTP sharing and use Filezilla (or any other FTP client) to transfer things back and forth.
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If this is all you're looking to do, I use Filexpert. Then just turn on the FTP sharing and use Filezilla (or any other FTP client) to transfer things back and forth.
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HA! Samba, that's the one thanks so much!!!!! You have no idea how much of a relief this is to finally find the apps name
Haha! Your welcome dude! Glad I could help!
SwiFTP works the same.
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Thanks for the SwiFTP mention, for some reason I can't get Samba to connect to my network....well it connects but I can't access it through my PC. So I downloaded SwiFTP and it's working great!
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I would like to know how I use Wi-Fi Direct on my One X to transfer files to another One X or an Asus Transformer Prime.
I manage to connect the devices through Wi-Fi Direct Settings, but I can't find a way to send files to the receiving device.
When I use file managers like Astro and select to send a file, I only get options like Bluetooth, Dropbox, Facebook, etc. but no Wi-Fi Direct option.
How do I do?
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Jorge
+1 wtf is wifi direct?
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WiFi Direct - it is only WiFi connection between devices. You need to use some applications or services like FTP, NFS, Samba, etc. to transfer files over this connection.
Better read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model to understand communication system.
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WiFi Direct - it is only WiFi connection between devices. You need to use some applications or services like FTP, NFS, Samba, etc. to transfer files over this connection.
Better read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model to understand communication system.
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Sadly WiFi direct and NFC are so poorly implemented in today's devices.. I have barely been able to transfer anything between devices.
for now it's a P.O.S me too can't even use the feature for HTC one X sux
Htc online chat support told me that you can only receive files atm with this but they might do an update later to enable it to send files too. Wtf!
Try this:
Connect devices via WiFi Direct.
Pair via Bluetooth.
Try sending via Bluetooth.
From what I have read, connection is made via Bluetooth but the actual data transfer should happen via WiFi.
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Try this:
Connect devices via WiFi Direct.
Pair via Bluetooth.
Try sending via Bluetooth.
From what I have read, connection is made via Bluetooth but the actual data transfer should happen via WiFi.
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Cheers for the suggestion. I'll give it a go and post back
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Cheers for the suggestion. I'll give it a go and post back
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Any progress? I've got a connection going between my Asus TF201 transformer Prime and the One X but after that, nothing. Connection drops after short time. I've read that mp3's on a working connection are sent almost instantly. 800 mb takes 60 sec. Would be great to have this working?
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Any progress? I've got a connection going between my Asus TF201 transformer Prime and the One X but after that, nothing. Connection drops after short time. I've read that mp3's on a working connection are sent almost instantly. 800 mb takes 60 sec. Would be great to have this working?
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I know this a pretty old thread, but anyone found a way out for this?
wi-fi direct
Hi all.
Acc to the below info After the both android device's wi-fi direct is enabled, configured and connected each other, a file transfer is supposed to be done share/ via wi-fi.
But when I select a file and wanted to share, it does not appear "via wi-fi" option under share ..
Why ?
"Step VI: After the connection is successful, you should try to transfer a file through Wi-Fi Direct, for this either you go to your file manager or gallery. Choose any file and click on ‘share via’ and choose ‘Wi-Fi’. It will directly start sending the selected file to the connected device."
Wifi Shoot app on Google Play store uses Wifi Direct
I found an app on google play store and apparently its the only app which utilizes the wifi direct capabilities.
The app name is "Wifi Shoot (beta)" You can checkout the demo video in the app page for how to use this app.
The app still in beta. I was able to send a file using this app over with wifi direct from my HTC One X to my friend's Galaxy Note. However i was unable to do vice versa. that is, i was unable to receive files from other device to my HTC One X. I used this app on my HTC One X and my friend's HTC One X and tried for hours to send and receive files but without any success. Only success was, i was able to send file to my friends' Galaxy Note. I believe on HTC devices, the implantation of wifi direct itself is not stable.
I searched for many apps in play store but found this app to be the one which actually uses the wifi direct technology. Looking forward for the stable version.
-Sharath
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is there any way to fix wi-fi direct
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if you are still interested in options of sharing thru wi-fi direct, i developed an android app "PeerDeviceNet" which supports sharing over wi-fi direct and traditional wi-fi net. it runs android2.2+ and has been on google play for a while. you can share web pages, contact, photos, videos and other docs with it. unfortunately i cannot post the market link here (too new to post external links). you can find all the links at my web site: peerdevicenet.net ; or search for it at google play.
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yigong
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peerdevicenet said:
if you are still interested in options of sharing thru wi-fi direct, i developed an android app "PeerDeviceNet" which supports sharing over wi-fi direct and traditional wi-fi net. it runs android2.2+ and has been on google play for a while. you can share web pages, contact, photos, videos and other docs with it. unfortunately i cannot post the market link here (too new to post external links). you can find all the links at my web site: peerdevicenet.net ; or search for it at google play.
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yigong
XCONNS LLC
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Thanks, will check it out. Does the other device need to have peerdevicenet installed too ?
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Asheel said:
Thanks, will check it out. Does the other device need to have peerdevicenet installed too ?
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Hi I am using app called Software data transfer, managed to send files direct so far between GSi9000, galaxy tab 10.1. N7000, Galaxy beam and HOX.
So far its the only app for me that is simple to use without the hassle of setting up.. however although its free on google playstore, it seems a bit over laden with useless permissions. Till another app comes along i think currently its the only app to transfer file via wifi direct with different devices. Hope this helps cheers
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Thanks, will check it out. Does the other device need to have peerdevicenet installed too ?
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yes, it requires other device have peerdevicenet installed because it run in peer-peer style.
it is a free app at google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xconns.free.peerdevicenet
it works with wifi, and wifi direct (so you don't need external wifi net).
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yigong
XCONNS LLC
hi...
I know it's a ish old thread but the WiFi Shoot app it was commented before (I'm the developer) just went to v1.0 and from all my tests it's running very stable.
It works integrating on the Share menu of the apps (gallery, file manager), and the thing you launch from the launcher it's to receive only.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.budius.WiFiShoot
there will always be issues between different hardwares and some manufacturers that implement WiFi direct poorly, but....
I've tested between SGS3, GNote, GNexus, SGS2, TF201, N7, ..... but I've never had a HTC One X to test... so if you guys want to give a shoot and let me know.
JB 4.1.1 -.-
HI guys, im just wondering...is this problem solved on JB because mine hox wont send any file via wifi direct...im running latest maximus rom...regards
wifi direct working like a charm in my htc one x...!!
After jelly bean update ,WiFi direct works perfect ....installed an app 'WiFi direct,' from app store nd file transfer through WiFi direct is easier...