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Phone as a webcam: Possible?

I was just wondering, because this phone has a great camera, and I've seen people do some wonderful things with it, in terms of extra uses.
So, has there been any kind of drivers made that will hook this up to the computer as USB webcam? I'd love that.

you mean rather than using the computer that the camera is already attached to?
like what Fring was doing with Skype or the preloaded application called QIK?

DraginMagik said:
you mean rather than using the computer that the camera is already attached to?
like what Fring was doing with Skype or the preloaded application called QIK?
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What are you talking about? I just meant using the camera as a simple plug and play webcam for a computer.

Its possible. When I installed CM6, and plugged the phone into my computer for the first time since the update, then it asked to install camera drivers to use it as a webcam, working with my camera software n all.

oOflyeyesOo said:
Its possible. When I installed CM6, and plugged the phone into my computer for the first time since the update, then it asked to install camera drivers to use it as a webcam, working with my camera software n all.
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Nice. Do you know if there are links to those drivers then?
Also, you don't have to open any apps on the phone? You simply open the camera and it's connected as a webcam?

Bump...I tried searching for this and couldn't find anything on the subject other than this thread.
Is there any way to use the evo as a Plug and play usb camera?

Theres an apk usb webcam that does require a computer side program to be installed. But it worked fine with msn and skype. I remember googling android phone as usb as a webcam
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

ok, thanks. I'll start searching there.

DLNA issues

I have a PS3 and Apple TV. So far, I have been unable to get the built-in DLNA on my One X to see either. I installed iMediashare, which has always worked on my other android phones and it doesn't seem to work correctly.
At this point, I can't seem to push any media from my phone to other devices.
Anyone know of an app that works, or am I doing something wrong?
Update: I have tried pretty much every DNLA app on the Play Store and none of them work. Most of them lock up my wifi and I have to reset the connection to get internet working again. WTF? Why do the simplest things (voice dialing, DNLA, multitasking) not work on this phone?

Just tested iMediashare on my One X and it is working just fine. So it shoud work...
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MEasterEgg said:
Just tested iMediashare on my One X and it is working just fine. So it shoud work...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Yeah, I got an e-mail from the Developer. Turns out, it was something wrong with their servers. It's odd, because my Nexus was working fine at the time the One X wasn't. It's working fine for me now, too.

you have custom or stock rom, what is it?
mine work fine, I play it every day

greyhulk said:
I have a PS3 and Apple TV. So far, I have been unable to get the built-in DLNA on my One X to see either. I installed iMediashare, which has always worked on my other android phones and it doesn't seem to work correctly.
At this point, I can't seem to push any media from my phone to other devices.
Anyone know of an app that works, or am I doing something wrong?
Update: I have tried pretty much every DNLA app on the Play Store and none of them work. Most of them lock up my wifi and I have to reset the connection to get internet working again. WTF? Why do the simplest things (voice dialing, DNLA, multitasking) not work on this phone?
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Don't know if any asker still needs this, but here goes. I was also quite stumped as to how to stream media from HOX to PS3.
After quite extensive searching high and low on the interjacks, I come to these conclusions/solutions:
1. HTC purposely make it difficult/impossible to simply share media with DLNA clients JUST TO SELL their MediaLink HD.
2. For those who wants to stream their media (videos/pics/music), especially to Playstation 3 (PS3 - [for search engines]) simply download the free SKIFTA from Google Play. Instructions are straight forward, I was playing silly videos and HD trailers off my phone in no time.
Press that little thanks button if this has been helpful Thanks.

Found this thread through a search.
How is browsing other devices' content via DNLA done on the One X?
Mine is stock, S720E, CID_001 running Android 4.0.4.
From the gallery, whether viewing a picture or a movie, More > Select player shows my TV (connected to the same SSID as the One X). Hit it and it the content on my TV screen.
However from the TV, I am unable to browse the One X, like I am able to browse my SIII (GT_I9300).
Could anyone help please?

[Q] Webcam and Mic

Hey everybody,
do you think i can connect my Samsung G-Track Mic and a random USB-Camera to the OUYA?
Would love to Skype with it

Not sure, I think it'd be the same as any other Android device really.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-7-tablet/233576-external-webcam-nexus-7-via-usb.html
If you look at the 12th post there, it looks like someone got it working.
Good luck!

Mixermachine said:
Hey everybody,
do you think i can connect my Samsung G-Track Mic and a random USB-Camera to the OUYA?
Would love to Skype with it
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Yep! this would definitely be plausible, i believe it only has 1 usb hole though (does android support usb hub?) so that is a good idea (But kinda expensive) also on a sidenote of the OUYA if Google is making a game-center (Achievements) that would go GREAT with the OUYA!

has anyone tried this yet?

I know this isn't much help, but I will be trying it (hopefully) tomorrow. I did pair my BT headset and it said the mic was working, but have not tried it yet.
I have my webcam downstairs and will try it next time I turn on the OUYA. The problem is i'm not sure there are any apps that use the camera that are compatible with the OUYA.

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Hi,
I also was wundering how to make Skype work on my Ouya.
I've already installed the Play store with Xposed and mod Collection, then i've installed Skype.
But the problem is that i can connect thru Skype but can't make any call, even the test.
I have found my contacts from skype so it's weel connected but every call are losts...
If anyone has already configured Skype on the ouya came here...
Thank you.

[Q] Texting on Galaxy s3 using pc

Hi, first off, I haven't ever needed to post much here before but I love to read all the stuff available here at this site. Top notch man!
Anyway, I have a question that I cannot seem to find an answer to, and have tried numerous search terms to no avail.
Is there a way where I can hook up my s3 to my PC and be able to see the text messaging interface on the PC as well as use the keyboard on the PC to interact with them?
The PC is running WIn XP SP3 and I also have a laptop that runs Win 7.
After hours of texting, this would be much more comfortable on the eyes, and using the full sized keyboard on my PC would mean less typo corrections due to striking the wrong letters. If anyone has a solution for this, or can suggest an app that does this, please respond.
Thanks in advance.

Yesterday I saw an app on market for that .
Search text from pc or text from tablet. There are bunch off apps.

bikrame said:
Yesterday I saw an app on market for that .
Search text from pc or text from tablet. There are bunch off apps.
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Thanks!, Not exactly what I was looking for but a good alternative. The ultimate would be to have the GS 3 connected via the micro USB and then see the messaging GUI as seen on my phone on my PC screen while being able to use my PC keyboard for interaction. I am guessing this doesn't really exist as of yet.

USB Mouse
djcmn said:
Thanks!, Not exactly what I was looking for but a good alternative. The ultimate would be to have the GS 3 connected via the micro USB and then see the messaging GUI as seen on my phone on my PC screen while being able to use my PC keyboard for interaction. I am guessing this doesn't really exist as of yet.
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Actually I saw some pics of my friend whose usb connector has a female usb port at the other end which has a usb mouse connected, and it works. You should try to look for that connector and try your keyboard. :cyclops:

Not sure if I understand your question exactly but you might want to try Kies Air. It's either through the browser or it comes as a little standalone application when you download Kies.

I'm using MySms and it works great. I can text from my tablet, my PC (browser or app), and everything syncs and backs up to the cloud. You'd need to install their app on your phone so it can intercept your texts and send them to the cloud. The only thing is that MMS is funky, so I still use the AOSP messenger to download and upload them.

Use AirDroid.
Does SMS, app installs, file transfers, and more through Wi-Fi or data connection

adslee said:
Use AirDroid.
Does SMS, app installs, file transfers, and more through Wi-Fi or data connection
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Nice find! Didn't come across this before I posted in this thread back in February. Checking it out now.

Sony SW2 = No Longer Supported By Sony Apps........Please Help

Hello
I am new to your site, so i hope this is ok to post here.
Please help........I fell for a beautiful all singing all dancing Sony SW2 on ebay, unfortunatly Sony tell me that the SW2 is a no longer a product supported by Sony and that is why the Smart Connect app is available but not the Sony Smartwatch 2 Host. The watch does say it is connected to my Xperia L3 and vise versa but it is not responsive at all to the phone. and if i turn the watch off then on again it just asks me for the SW2 host again.
Is there a way of over riding the watches request for the host app or have i just paid £42 for a lovely looking calculater watch?
Thank you all in advance.
Louise

My backup
https://drive.google.com/open?id=19fpunzmYzcuImAPNkOJbWB2TYD3Vp0QJ

Thank you
Thank you very much for the download.
I have downloaded to my google chrome laptop am somehow from putting it in drive then managed to transfer it to my phone. Now i have it i am still unsure on which apps are best to download for the SW2 and also how to do so, so if you would you be so kind as to help me further iwould be most greatful.
Thank you,
Louise

You can search "sony sw2" on the playstore. There are still many apps
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=sony sw2&c=apps

Hi
I still face the same issue, even I installed the apk you gave us, i cannot open it or launch it What can I do it's for a gift
Thank you in advance.
Cheers
Miriam.

Same issue here. Just gave it to my son. He has OnePlus 3. Sony actually hosts the APK file on their site, but when I install it, you can only hit "Done", as "Open" is grayed out. There is nothing in the app drawer, and nothing under internal storage/Android/data

Master app is the "Sony Smart Connect" the "Smartwatch SW2" app is only a plugin for the master app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware
But not all "Smart Connect App" works with all phone/watch/plugin. I must often install older Smart Connect Version depend of phone and Android version. Not special rules, I must try differents versions from my differents backup until it works. It is the game with older device and older software on older or newest phone and OS

I just found this site and downloaded your backup but how do I get it to my smartwatch2? I tried plugging the usb cord from the watch to my pc but nothing registers under "My Computer" to be able to transfer a file?

Is there any apps/extensions who still works on Sony smartwatch 2? I just have the five basic apps(alarm, flashlight, calculator, stop watch and timer. I have tried to install several apps/extensions but nothing have been synced to the watch so that I could use them

Almost all works. Just need use old Sony Smart Connect and Smartwatch 2 plugin.
I use Smart Connect V5.7.35.0001
and Smartwatch 2 app V 1.6.31
this works on Android 11

Hello everyone! Extensions don't seem to show on the app after being installed. I'm using a Galaxy A50 on Android 10 / OneUI 2.5, any clue?

dersie said:
Almost all works. Just need use old Sony Smart Connect and Smartwatch 2 plugin.
I use Smart Connect V5.7.35.0001
and Smartwatch 2 app V 1.6.31
this works on Android 11
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Thank you for the reply, I have both of those apps with exact same version as you wrote, what extensions do you use at your watch?

JoKe85 said:
Is there any apps/extensions who still works on Sony smartwatch 2? I just have the five basic apps(alarm, flashlight, calculator, stop watch and timer. I have tried to install several apps/extensions but nothing have been synced to the watch so that I could use them
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Facing the same problem no extensions are getting synced to the watch

dersie said:
Almost all works. Just need use old Sony Smart Connect and Smartwatch 2 plugin.
I use Smart Connect V5.7.35.0001
and Smartwatch 2 app V 1.6.31
this works on Android 11
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You're a lifesaver. Just got it working on android Q. Thanks!

If it helps anyone : I had installed first the Sony Smart Connect V5.7.35.0001, then tried connecting to the watch, then installed the apk Smartwatch2 app V1.6.31 from Sony's website.
It did not work, even after a reboot, because the Smart connect was still trying to install the plugin.
I removed and reinstalled the Sony Smart Connect app and rebooted the phone : it recognized the plugin automatically.
So I would say : try installing the SmartWatch2 host apk first, then the Smart Connect app from the store.

Hi. Is there a call app available? Don't need to answer, just want to see who's calling when a call comes in, I answer on my headset. Really desperate, does anybody have any info? Thanks

Desperate Don said:
Hi. Is there a call app available? Don't need to answer, just want to see who's calling when a call comes in, I answer on my headset. Really desperate, does anybody have any info? Thanks
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Informer - Notifications for Sony SW2​This app is the only one I found that displayed missed calls etc. It's rather unreliable for me. Try it yourself.

NekoKrys said:
If it helps anyone : I had installed first the Sony Smart Connect V5.7.35.0001, then tried connecting to the watch, then installed the apk Smartwatch2 app V1.6.31 from Sony's website.
It did not work, even after a reboot, because the Smart connect was still trying to install the plugin.
I removed and reinstalled the Sony Smart Connect app and rebooted the phone : it recognized the plugin automatically.
So I would say : try installing the SmartWatch2 host apk first, then the Smart Connect app from the store.
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HumbleJerk said:
Informer - Notifications for Sony SW2​This app is the only one I found that displayed missed calls etc. It's rather unreliable for me. Try it yourself.
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Thanks, I've downloaded it. Quite good but doesn't really seem to do calls. I went on to Sony and they seem to have the calling apk but I can't get it to work. Does it work for anyone else?

Desperate Don said:
Thanks, I've downloaded it. Quite good but doesn't really seem to do calls. I went on to Sony and they seem to have the calling apk but I can't get it to work. Does it work for anyone else?
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I bought this watch 2 days ago, having a nightmare with it. Hours and hours trying to make it work at my Samsung 10. Sony Smart Connect and Smartwatch App installed and paring with the phone. The problem is that as I could search on the web, the native apps provided in Sony's website just work with Sony smartphones. At the end of the day it is a useless smartwatch if you expect it to at least have the Calling Function.