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VNC for Android

not sure if anyone needs this, but i sure use it everyday for work.
so here's the link in case you need it
http://code.google.com/p/android-vnc-viewer/
it's compatible with UltraVNC (http://www.uvnc.com/download/), it sure beats Windows Remote Desktop (Therminal Services) and it's more secure too
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 and newer already comes build in with the VNC server.

N1ce will try this out later

Nice!!! VNC finally on Android... I was using RemoteDesktop before this... It's ok... but VNC is VNC!!!

Hi,
I'm having a bit of trouble getting Android VNC working on my I9000. I'm using Ubuntu 10.04 and I can connect to it fine. When I try to control the desktop from my phone I can see the response on my pc screen but not on my phone. Does anyone know why this is?
Thanks

Maybe Galaxy S does not have that much processing power? :S
Not sure...

i doubt that as i have no problem.
check your internet connection.
if you are running torrents, turn it off

My internet connection is fine, I'm not having any problems connecting to websites on either my computer or phone. I'm not running any torrents either....

I use ultraVNC with MRSCplugin encryption on my desktop pcs, does anyone know if there is a client that can handle this as I don't think this one does?

AFAIK i don't think the current releases supports encryption yet

I use TightVNC on Vista; and this app works amazingly awesome!.
I get a few laughs now and then scaring people controlling pc remotely.. LOL

really works like a charm, use this as remote for my pc when watching movies in bed lol also secretly installed on my little brothers pc and he is running scared xD

Anyone figured out the easiest way to double click without it coming out as a right click?

I usually use the WYSE software for this, seemed to work much better when I was on a Milestone.

Remember , Zodttd is working on VNC for android!

I tried VNC but LogMeIn is A LOT better.

I use RealVNC on the PC Win7 and "Remote VNC Ad" on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000

Ollie2 said:
I use ultraVNC with MRSCplugin encryption on my desktop pcs, does anyone know if there is a client that can handle this as I don't think this one does?
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I am using UltraVNC on all my servers, androidVNC works just fine with it. When on slow connections, I just only pull 8 or 64-colors to lighten it up a bit.

Does vnc support sound on android yet? If not then rdp is still better

suneilr said:
Hi,
I'm having a bit of trouble getting Android VNC working on my I9000. I'm using Ubuntu 10.04 and I can connect to it fine. When I try to control the desktop from my phone I can see the response on my pc screen but not on my phone. Does anyone know why this is?
Thanks
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It's a Ubuntu vino server and Nvidia problem. You should disable visual effects (compiz), set it to none and you will have a working VNC server!

android53 said:
Does vnc support sound on android yet? If not then rdp is still better
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why would you want sound to be transferred ?
it's a waste of bandwidth
it's horrible when you are stuck in an area with only EDGE coverage, say you are driving between 2 towns, you get a call
it's an emergency, and you need to pull over to remote into the server to fix whatever it is

Issue with Native USB Tethering in Windows 7

Hey all. Phone freakin rocks, and the OTA update to allow us to use WHAT SHOULD'VE BEEN THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE is great.
However, I'm having issues with getting the native USB tether to work.
I connected my phone to my Windows 7 Pro 32-bit netbook with USB debugging enabled. It said it needed drivers, so I had it install the necessary drivers. It was having problems with the ADB USB drivers so I found the solution on this forum and installed the fixed driver.
I go to the Settings menu in the phone, go to Tethering and enable USB tether. After a small delay, Windows 7 tells me there was some a problem installing the device driver, no driver found. Device Manager shows "Android Phone" under Other, and no matter what I point to the USB driver won't work.
I disconnect the phone, turn off USB debugging, and reconnect. Same problem.
I disconnect again, turn USB debugging back on, reconnect, and told it to turn on Mass Storage. Still no dice.
I'm puzzled here, as numerous reports state that It Just Works. Wonder why I'm having issues.
I haven't permrooted just yet - still using Visionary. Let me know if this is an issue.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

USB Tethering
Here, I had this posted under USB Tethering. You just need an INF file.
You got the OTA update that enables wifi calling and usb/wireless tethering, right?
On your G2 Go to Settings, Wireless & networks, Tethering & portable hotspots, Help.
Under this help guide, go to the website link for USB listed there.
Go to this website and choose "USB Tethering with Windows XP"
Download the INF file "tetherxp.inf"
On your G2 check the "USB tethering" option, and connect your G2 via USB cable to your computer. Instead of using windows to automatically seach for drivers, direct the wizard to the "tetherxp.inf" file.
This will also work for Windows 7 if your having problems tethering there.

baquiller said:
Here, I had this posted under USB Tethering. You just need an INF file.
You got the OTA update that enables wifi calling and usb/wireless tethering, right?
On your G2 Go to Settings, Wireless & networks, Tethering & portable hotspots, Help.
Under this help guide, go to the website link for USB listed there.
Go to this website and choose "USB Tethering with Windows XP"
Download the INF file "tetherxp.inf"
On your G2 check the "USB tethering" option, and connect your G2 via USB cable to your computer. Instead of using windows to automatically seach for drivers, direct the wizard to the "tetherxp.inf" file.
This will also work for Windows 7 if your having problems tethering there.
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Yeah, I saw that help link. I didn't think I needed it since I was on a Windows 7 machine. I'll go take a crack at it since at worst I'll just be back at square one.
Thanks for letting me know!

I used the driver for the HTC Hero for windows vista just google it. I have the vista drivers installed on windows 7 pro and it works great, its even faster then PDAnet which I used since my 1.6 phone days.
Sent from my T-Mobile 7 inch space banana

I have windows 7 and I installed pdanet because it has the drivers.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

I am having same trouble to and I have Win7-64bit. The pdanet drivers only seems good for the adb functions. The tetherxp.inf is not being recognized at all for me.

Same issue
Hey guys, I can't tether my G2 / Vision to my Windows 7 64-bit machine either. Same issue as you all are having. The tetherxp.inf seems like it might work, but possibly only on 32-bit machines.
Is there a driver that will work on Windows 7 64-bit?

pcgeek86 said:
Hey guys, I can't tether my G2 / Vision to my Windows 7 64-bit machine either. Same issue as you all are having. The tetherxp.inf seems like it might work, but possibly only on 32-bit machines.
Is there a driver that will work on Windows 7 64-bit?
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I got this working once using drivers downloaded from this forum. They worked.... S l o w l y. Maybe my laptop's usb sucks, but in any event it was enough to drive.me crazy.
I got MUCH better performance using wifi tethering. I just use the usb cable to keep the wifi & 3g radios from sucking the battery dry.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk

pcgeek86 said:
Hey guys, I can't tether my G2 / Vision to my Windows 7 64-bit machine either. Same issue as you all are having. The tetherxp.inf seems like it might work, but possibly only on 32-bit machines.
Is there a driver that will work on Windows 7 64-bit?
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Im on a Windows 7 64bit machine and Tether(wireless and USB), ADB and Fastboot all work perfectly, I had to install HTC sync to my home computer to get the right drivers. The HTC sync program doesnt work with the Tmobile G2only with the Desire Z because it is Sense based, but it will install the right drivers for the G2, just install it from the following link and then hook up your G2 or Desire Z to your computer and it will install the right drivers for you:
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=1058&news_id=804
Just a side note make sure you are using the micro USB cable that shipped with the phone, some people were having problems using other micro USb cables.

WOW
You guys still haven't figured this out? I've been USB tethering on my XP/Vista/and 7 box since the day i got the new OTA. You need the proper drivers and also have to configure windows to use RNDIS.
It is truly that simple. I've walked many people through this already and have now started charging!

BTW
All of the methods described by the majority of the members on this site are just way too many steps. You don't have to do anything other than install 2 proper drivers. You don't need PDANet nor do you need HTC sync. You just need to be tech savvy enough, not fone savvy.

Stop trolling!
Android1126 said:
All of the methods described by the majority of the members on this site are just way too many steps. You don't have to do anything other than install 2 proper drivers. You don't need PDANet nor do you need HTC sync. You just need to be tech savvy enough, not fone savvy.
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Seriously, I've seen u post the same thing in forum after forum without actually helping anyone... do that business or get the pot. Why on earth would you rather have people email u privately for your "wisdom" instead if just posing it?
Stop trolling.

here is the link to the driver for win7 and vista:
handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/HTC-Hero-Drivers-Download-81097.html
here is where I found it at:
ozamora.com/2010/11/usb-tethering-htc-g2/ (the forum bot doesn't let me post a link with http:...etc. so you have to copy and paste the address yourself)
you can also search google for HTC_Driver_64.zip or HTC_Driver_32.zip
if the option to install doesn't come up automatically when you connect your G2 to your PC via USB do one of the following: hold down the windows key and hit the Pause/Break key OR click the start button (left lower corner of your screen), then find the word 'Computer' on the right of the start menu. Right click on it and click properties on the sub-menu that pups up. If you did it right you should be at "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System". In the left upper corner click on Device Manager. Find the device with the yellow triangle, it should say something like unknown Android device. Double click it and then click update driver. On the GIU that comes up do not select automatic, select browse my computer for driver software. Click browse and navigate to the folder where you saved and unzipped the HTC driver like "C:\Users\username.computername\Downloads\G2_HTC\HTC Driver". Be sure to check the option include subfolders. Click next, follow propts and you are done. You want to be smart about this for future use copy the uzipped driver folder to the SD card of your phone.

BTW Android1126 is a scamer, do not contact the f*&#er.

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BTW Android1126 is a scamer, do not contact the f*&#er.
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You may very well be retarded. You clowns sound like the guys from the HTC forum pertaining to this. Learn how to read. I've helped more people than I could even count with this particular problem, and what's a scamer? You really shouldn't be playing with your cell phone. Actually no, keep it up. HAHA.
"Wisdom", I'm not about to walk a million noob's (no offense, i am one too) through something so easy that they have made difficult for themselves. I'm not on the level of many of the guys on this site to be walking anyone through anything on a forum, though if I had to do it, I'd prefer an audience who would understand my direction. Both of you palsy stricken idiots definitely do not fall into that category, which is probably why you didn't receive my help previously. You can't post a definitive solution to a problem that could arise from a number of different scenarios, and even if you could, I never claimed to be up for it.
Hope you've both learned how to use Windows and your phones.

Guys.... The purpose of this thread is to help people, not alienate them.
Anyway, HTC sync may not be the *best* way to get the drivers on the phone, but it's certainly one of the easiest to explain. All that matters is getting the ndis drivers somewhere windoze will find them.
I said before in this thread that I got better performance using wifi tethering, but that's probably because the usb on my laptop has an attitude problem (adb issues even on a fresh windows install). Best part of that option is that the driver issue is avoided.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk

im coming from the incredible forums, im running Cyanogenmod 7 RC4, and im pretty sure its the same type of USB/Wifi tethering mechanism. ive searched everywhere, but i cant find the RNDIS drivers anywhere. if you seriously know how to hook up our devices to windows 7 (preferably 64bit lol) without using outside programs like pdanet, please post it here. thank you!

TheWizKid95 said:
im coming from the incredible forums, im running Cyanogenmod 7 RC4, and im pretty sure its the same type of USB/Wifi tethering mechanism. ive searched everywhere, but i cant find the RNDIS drivers anywhere. if you seriously know how to hook up our devices to windows 7 (preferably 64bit lol) without using outside programs like pdanet, please post it here. thank you!
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(worked for me on Windows 7 32 bit, hope it helps you)
Dude, go to your device manager.
Find the Device with the little ? and then maybe a yellow !.
Right click that device and select Update Driver.
When the window pops up (on Windows 7 32bit), select, Browse My Computer for driver software, then on the next screen, click on the bottom that says, LET ME PICK.
Then it will ask you the device type.
Here you go down to Network Adapters.
Then when it asks you to select manufacturer, skip Microsoft and select Microsoft Corporation.
Then, select Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device.
Hit next, it will say it's not safe, etc etc, proceed to install it.
You should be set. I hope that helps.

Android1126 said:
(worked for me on Windows 7 32 bit, hope it helps you)
Dude, go to your device manager.
Find the Device with the little ? and then maybe a yellow !.
Right click that device and select Update Driver.
When the window pops up (on Windows 7 32bit), select, Browse My Computer for driver software, then on the next screen, click on the bottom that says, LET ME PICK.
Then it will ask you the device type.
Here you go down to Network Adapters.
Then when it asks you to select manufacturer, skip Microsoft and select Microsoft Corporation.
Then, select Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device.
Hit next, it will say it's not safe, etc etc, proceed to install it.
You should be set. I hope that helps.
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P.S. btw you may have to remove other drivers you tried to install first. Good luck, let me know if it helped.

I had to do that twice, but I got it to work. Thanks, man.

Not showing up in linux

So I have the vzw nexus....its unlocked, rooted and cmw recovery flashed. All this was done through my windows machine. When I connect it via USB cable to my Linux machine (Ubuntu) it doesn't recognize it, has anybody else had this issue and know of a fix or something special I need to do. I really don't like having to dig out my windows machine just to put pics and videos and what not on my phone.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Do a search for MTP on the forum. There are ways of getting linux to work with MTP, but it take a bit of messing around.
In the short term, install wifi file explorer from the market.

Thanx for the info....
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Recognized via ADB?

after a bit of stuffing around (ubuntu) I found wireless ftp easier.
Or airdroid, which gives you browser access to your phone from your computer, so long as they're on the same wireless network.

I have found this guide. Working so far with the exception of the auto mount option, still working this part out. All credit goes to the op of the guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077377

Is there a way to get USB tethering w.o drivers?

I was wondering if there is way to get the USB tether to work with out downloading divers? The PC I use at times during any allow anything to be loaded onto it therefore the drivers won't load...

You shouldn't need to install any drivers unless the system you're using is Win XP. If it is, then you're stuck.

Lol yep that's what I'm using.. my luck...

Windows = gonna need drivers.
Just hotspot or bluetooth tether?

I have the option to Bluetooth tether on bamf ROM. But there is no WiFi on this desktop. Could I use a BT dongle and tether like that w.o installing drivers?

I would really not expect BT to work on XP without drivers. This is a really old OS, it just did not come with out of the box support for a lot of things we commonly use today.

I believe xp with service pack 3 MIGHT have drivers for Bluetooth dongles. However, if you aren't allowed to install things on that computer...driver installation might be blocked too.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

[Q] Heresy Alert: SGSIII connected to a MacBook

Hey Folks,
I'm likely to be switching from AT&T to Sprint and will be getting the Galaxy SIII. Has anyone had any problems connecting it to a Macbook? I'd like to be able to sync with DoubleTwist.
Thanks!
MD

I've had trouble connecting mine. I end up using my work Windows PC for rooting etc.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

Seems that there are no drivers for Mac SPH-L710 Samsung Support Page
Wonder why... *rollseyes* You can do as bluv4eva and use a windows pc, if you have one in your disposition.
try this link, might have some info on how to connect with mac.
http:// galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-mac-osx/

The only way i connect my S3 to my Mac is via FTP apps (wirelessly) like Transmit, or i just use ES File Explorer to FTP files back and forth over my WiFi network, or use Kies.
Gave up on USB since it defaults to MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) which just doesn't work on Macs. Couldn't get it to do UMS (Universal Mass Storage). As for music, i prefer drag and drop (via FTP).
.....and what's the heresy?? Been using Palm OS and Windows Mobile devices with my Mac since time immemorial.

Well actually i have a macbook pro running mountain lion and i been able to connect it with no problem with android file transfer( an app that is free supplied by android i think) it shows instructions for it when you connect it to your computer on your phone

nitekillerz said:
Well actually i have a macbook pro running mountain lion and i been able to connect it with no problem with android file transfer( an app that is free supplied by android i think) it shows instructions for it when you connect it to your computer on your phone
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Tried Android File Transfer and nothing. To be fair I was on Lion then, not MLion, and just didn't bother after that.
I like my wireless methods so far.

nitekillerz said:
Well actually i have a macbook pro running mountain lion and i been able to connect it with no problem with android file transfer( an app that is free supplied by android i think) it shows instructions for it when you connect it to your computer on your phone
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Plus one one that, I have mountain lion and it is very easy to drag and drop files and sync.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

interhawk1 said:
Plus one one that, I have mountain lion and it is very easy to drag and drop files and sync.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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Syncing with sd_card or usb mode shouldn't be a problem on any device that accepts USB storage devices.
the only difference between using windows and OS X will be the ability to use MTP because microsoft is the only one that supports that particular file transfer protocol.
doubletwist sync, last i checked, didn't use mtp mode regardless of the OS of the box its connected to.

There's also airdroid from the play store that connects with phone via wifi.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

back on lion i was able to do it too. What i did was i changed the storage to camera mode on phone and the file transfer app works

Virtual Machine approach to rooting
If you have a mac, and a copy of windows, create a little virtual machine using Parallels Desktop. (Note: VMWare Fusion will not work.)
Once you have your virtual machine running, Install the S3 Snapdragon Toolkit and USB drivers, connect your phone using the USB cable. Make sure to associate the phone with the VM and not OS X when prompted.
On your phone, set the mode to PTP, not MTP. You'll hear the USB device connect sound and the phone will show up as camera device, but don't focus on that. Now, run the toolkit and you'll find at the main menu your phone listed as an attached device.
Many thanks to mskip for his toolkit development.

netkgb said:
If you have a mac, and a copy of windows, create a little virtual machine using Parallels Desktop. (Note: VMWare Fusion will not work.)
Once you have your virtual machine running, Install the S3 Snapdragon Toolkit and USB drivers, connect your phone using the USB cable. Make sure to associate the phone with the VM and not OS X when prompted.
On your phone, set the mode to PTP, not MTP. You'll hear the USB device connect sound and the phone will show up as camera device, but don't focus on that. Now, run the toolkit and you'll find at the main menu your phone listed as an attached device.
Many thanks to mskip for his toolkit development.
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Parallels Desktop is a little pricey at $80, but it sounds super awesome. Thanks for this.