Screencast or similar? - Vibrant General

I apologize if this has come up before, I did search and didn't find anything. I'm looking for a tool that I can remotely control my phone via my windows desktop. I use my phone all day at work listening to music, etc...
I've downloaded the latest release of screencast, and am able to see my phones screen, but no keyboard/mouse input is working so I still have to control the phone from the screen on the phone.
It appears that other people are having the same issue with this app. Anyone got the screencast app working properly on the vibrant or have any other suggestions for different apps?
Thanks,
Jeremiah

What do you mean you downloaded the lastest version of Screencast? I dont see an app called Screencast in the market, only an app that accesses ScreenCast Online videos called ScreenCastsOnline.

androidmonkey said:
What do you mean you downloaded the lastest version of Screencast? I dont see an app called Screencast in the market, only an app that accesses ScreenCast Online videos called ScreenCastsOnline.
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http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/

jeremiah_mn said:
http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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Ah, ok. Did you root your device?

androidmonkey said:
Ah, ok. Did you root your device?
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Yep, device is rooted, other people are having the same issue. there are some work arounds other's are using, but didn't work for me. I just tried out vnc server for android and that worked ok, but no landscape mode. And I have to wake up my phone from the screen after it went out to be able to do anything with it, which defeats the purpose for me.
I guess I'll keep searching, the vncserver for android is pretty sweet though.

Been trying to get this, and droid explorer to work all day, with very little luck :/

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Sky+ remote record

Does anyone have Sky by Mobile working on their Desire? I get a message that it's not compatible. Doesn't it work with Android?
Sky hasn't written a Sky by Mobile app for Android (yet).
Austin Reid has though. Check out Record It and Whats On on the Android Market.
Looks very good but cannot find Record It on the market even when I click Upgrade in Whats On.
According to the change log it is a protected app, which don't seem to be currently available to the Desire.
I'm using "Remote Recorder" at the moment as it's all that I could find available, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Dae.
daesimps said:
According to the change log it is a protected app, which don't seem to be currently available to the Desire.
I'm using "Remote Recorder" at the moment as it's all that I could find available, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Dae.
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I havent tried this but there is an option to allow unprotected apps. think its in the privacy part of settings
I know the setting you mean - to allow you to install apps from "other sources".
However, I think the issue at the minute is the market place. I believe, but could be wrong, that they don't currently allow Desire users to even see copy protected apps. I think that once they've updated the market place to know about this handset the app should show up.
Dae
I've installed it on mine and it works a treat!!
Only problem is that it doesn't have a programme guide, you have to search for the programme which isn't too much of an issue...!!
charmz2k2 said:
I've installed it on mine and it works a treat!!
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Where did you find it?
I logged in to the sky website the other day and used the web based remote-record function. This was just about workable on the phone.
norm2002 said:
Where did you find it?
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Hiya,
go to Android Market and type - Remote Recorder...
It seems to do the job

Open youtube video in high quality

Hi, the galaxy s has a beautiful screen and a powerful graphic card. It will be a waste if viewing video in normal or lower quality. However, when loading from youtube, the default video mode is normal quality, and it's quite troublesome to change the mode every time. Anyone knows the way to change the default to high quality?
Sent from my GT-I9000
download this youtube addon and install it on your phone.
it will enable a "HQ" button next to the play/pause buttons in the lower right corner of the display.
i think this also enables playing videos in HQ everytime you start playing a video, but I can't test this since I'm waiting for a replacement SGS.
regards
Wish program do you use to open this file "YouTubeHD.apk"? Can`t do it when i use winzip.
joffen87 said:
Wish program do you use to open this file "YouTubeHD.apk"? Can`t do it when i use winzip.
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Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
thanks mate
ed10000 said:
Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
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I downloaded Astro to my phone and whent online on this homepage on the phone and tried to open the file directly on my phone.. but it didn`t worked?
GalaxyFan88 said:
download this youtube addon and install it on your phone.
it will enable a "HQ" button next to the play/pause buttons in the lower right corner of the display.
i think this also enables playing videos in HQ everytime you start playing a video, but I can't test this since I'm waiting for a replacement SGS.
regards
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From where did you get that file?
I tried it.. and now my youtube movies is awsome! thanks a lot
I tried it too, works as advertised!
Piny12 said:
From where did you get that file?
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If you google youtubehd.apk you'll see a lot of results that suggest people are ripping the EVO 4G's youtube app and putting it on their phones. I'm not the original poster, but will assume that's where this is from before I hear otherwise.
I wish I'd thought of ripping the various apps off my EVO 4G before returning it to Sprint for a refund.
ed10000 said:
Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
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That would be exactly what I did, and I thank you so much for posting this
Thank you for this.
It looks like an official app.
Why do not google update this like the other apps?
it doesn't work for me.. it won't let me open saying it's not an authorized app from market..or something
here :
YouTube v1.6.19e.apk woks great on my desire & Galaxy s
http://www.multiupload.com/JZHWNCX1UT
thanks for the reply, but i'm getting the same message.
when i try to launch the file using ASTRO, it says install blocked, and says for security reasons, its set to block installation of apps not sourced in market..
Go to settings then applications -then click unknown sources, should work after that
ahhh i dont see unknown sources.. whats happening!!
sorry to be a bother
Well there is the HD button and it's defaulted on HD in JP3 firmware.. That suggest it will be so in the future official release too.
ekhong87 said:
ahhh i dont see unknown sources.. whats happening!!
sorry to be a bother
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What phone do you have? The Captivate has had that removed from it. You can still install with adb or a sideloader app, I believe.
Just updated the firmware - and still this is needed. Thank you again!
However, it seems to default to normal quality, when on 3g network. I wish I could force it to hd/hq all the time?

[Q] Flash Player Needs To Be Updated?

I have had my transformer for two days now. At first the flash player worked okay. Yeah, there was lag when watching videos in 720p, but whatever. Today, however, when I went to YouTube to watch a video, it wouldn't play and gave me an error message saying that flash player needs to be updated. I checked the market and there are no updates available (I'm currently running version 10.3.185.25). I even tried uninstalling it and then reinstalling it and rebooting the transformer, but to no avail.
Thanks for any advice.
caveman999 said:
I have had my transformer for two days now. At first the flash player worked okay. Yeah, there was lag when watching videos in 720p, but whatever. Today, however, when I went to YouTube to watch a video, it wouldn't play and gave me an error message saying that flash player needs to be updated. I checked the market and there are no updates available (I'm currently running version 10.3.185.25). I even tried uninstalling it and then reinstalling it and rebooting the transformer, but to no avail.
Thanks for any advice.
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Try clearing the data for the YouTube app and open it up again. Does the message still come up?
jonitfcfan said:
Try clearing the data for the YouTube app and open it up again. Does the message still come up?
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That won't work because I'm trying to watch YouTube directly from the browser, but that did give me an idea. I went to my applications and I cleared the data and cache for the browser. This time when I went to YouTube it worked!
caveman999 said:
That won't work because I'm trying to watch YouTube directly from the browser, but that did give me an idea. I went to my applications and I cleared the data and cache for the browser. This time when I went to YouTube it worked!
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If you're using Opera, then you need to enable flash in the settings.
vikdmon said:
If you're using Opera, then you need to enable flash in the settings.
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I was using the stock browser.
Great, Bluetooth doesn't work. I really hope that I'm just doing something stupid which is causing this problem. When I went to connect my magic mouse and apple wireless keyboard to the transformer they paired and said connected. Everything seemed fine but when I went to move the mouse, no cursor appeared on the screen. Also, when I tried to type something with the keyboard nothing would happen. I have tried unpaining and repairing but that doesn't work either. I really like the device and don't want to have to exchange it for an issue like this.
caveman999 said:
Great, Bluetooth doesn't work. I really hope that I'm just doing something stupid which is causing this problem. When I went to connect my magic mouse and apple wireless keyboard to the transformer they paired and said connected. Everything seemed fine but when I went to move the mouse, no cursor appeared on the screen. Also, when I tried to type something with the keyboard nothing would happen. I have tried unpaining and repairing but that doesn't work either. I really like the device and don't want to have to exchange it for an issue like this.
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Your TF is allergic to Apple products, I know I am...
JoTeC said:
Your TF is allergic to Apple products, I know I am...
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That's what it seems like . Unfortunately I dot have anything else to test it with. I'm open to pretty much anything as long as I don't have to return it.

[Q] Skype will be the death of me [SOLVED]

I have a Nexus 7. I have root. No custom ROM; the most modding I did was adding a cool font. I have Skype. I have tried both the official version and the lasted SkypeMod. I have downloaded and run CameraLauncher.
Here's the problem: When I am in a video call, I can see the other person just fine AND I can see myself in the little box in the corner. However, the other person cannot see me. They just see a little circle going round and round like it's waiting for me to transmit.
I have verified all settings and that I can soot and record video. This is driving me mental and ANY help or thoughts that could lead me in the right direction are greatly appreciated in advance.
/onlyhalfthetime
have you tried re-installing the app?
try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue
killall said:
have you tried re-installing the app?
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Sorry, I forgot to mention that. I did.
IINexusII said:
try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue
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This is a good troubleshooting step and I will try it later today, but like I said I can see myself in the little box in the corner while skyping and I can run the camera app.
Thank you for your suggestions so far. I'll be back tonight with results.
I can't even get Skype to login here.
davisac said:
I can't even get Skype to login here.
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This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.
davisac said:
Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.
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Rarely use skype but did try it on my rooted/stock nexus 7 and got exactly what you describe, video on nexus 7 but not on recipient's computer (only audio).
Could it be because you are rooted that causes the issue...... Like sky go you can only use if not rooted. Try using voodoo ota to temp hide root and then restart Skype.
Don't use Skype, not sure if affected by root. No harm in trying.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Maybe fixed?
fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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That is the version I am using too.
I realized today that I am a moron. I was only testing the Skype with one recipient. so, what if the problem was on their end?
Turns out, they were using a laptop with a mobile data card. I just used my wife's phone with the Skype app and all went well. video on both sides. :victory:
However!!! I need to continue testing because before I tried that I fund the advanced settings in SkypeMod that forces video calling! I checked Force-enable Video-calling, Force Camera Rotation, and Unlock Orientation.
Since I had to search high and low for someone with the same problem and no resolution, I understand how frustrating that can be. I will continue updating this thread and [SOLVED] it when I am satisfied that I got the answer for the people from the future.
/onlyhalfthetime
New info!
The SkypeMod makes skype work on my rooted EVO 4G! that's a two year old phone. I had long since given up hope of using skype. This is awesome. That is all.
/onlyhalfthetime
P.S. When I'm not poor (I got the nexus 7 for Christmas, haters), I'm gonna throw the dev a few shekels. :good: :angel:
It was indeed the other person's issue. No one else could Skype him either. That was silly on my part. However, I did uninstall SkypeMod and reinstall the regular app and got no video with anyone. Maybe because I'm rooted? Using SkypeMod I was able to skype anyone and they could see my video. Just make sure you go into the advanced settings and force enable video.
What an awesome apk. I am still floored that it works on my EVO 4g!
Marked thread solved. Have a good one, gentlemen and ladies. :highfive:

MK808b / Netflix / corrupt video

Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
Is this build I referenced working for you?
I got sick of the antiquated interface, and tried a build for 1080p...
Works GREAT, until I was streaming Netflix for a while and the screen just went black.
Maybe I will try a finless ROM.
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
RedMist said:
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
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Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
the86d said:
Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
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is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
RedMist said:
is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
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I have 2 on the way, should arrive by May 2, and I will let you know how those $4.99 10/100 dongles work...
Some guy in the UK bought them for his, and this looks like the same ones, but I will verify before dropping a link to the adapter, as this is public.
I got the 10/100 dongle and it worked OOTB, after enabling in settings, no config, just plugged it in enabled Ethernet, and it pulled HDCP from Cat5.
Here is a link if anyone wants a wired connection: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350766060467
$4.99
I did have some lag in streaming, but this even happens on Netflix via my Roku sometimes, even with my 50Mbps/25Mbps pipe.
BTW I have been running "Stock plus goodies" from here on XDA, and it has been pretty stable...
a solution
RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
I found this version of netflix (mod of v 1.8) that works , but pauses after a few minutes.. I have to keep clicking play.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7xt98ik0zve1t58/Netflix-Black-RotationMod-v1.8.1.apk
LinuxAssailant said:
I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
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Hi,
I have same problem with netflix. I bought this device only for netflix and youtube (because Samsung Smart TV is a sucks). My device is a android 4.2. I did read here and on others sites about this problema and the solution is install android 4.1. With your links a found this instructions on this link:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...pc-new-factory-firmware-release/#.Ua4K5EBwrqU
I downloaded the files "update_mk808b_400j1401", drivers and flashing software.
I can't perform these instructions because my PC doesn't recognize the device. I have a Windows 7 x64. I plug my device into my PC and nothing happens. On some posts I did read that is necessary to use Windows XP. Oh god, I don't believe this!
I need a help to solve this problem. Can you post to me a way to install this 4.1 rom on my device, step by step, the way you solved on your device?
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
Thanks!
mineirogh said:
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
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I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
http://www.freak-tab.de/finless/netflix_2_0_2.zip
I only used it for one show so far, so I dont know how it works long term.
nonpaq said:
I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
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Hi nonpaq!!! Thank you very much!!! Your apk solved my problem and I didn't need to change the Android :good:. I will use a lot to say if this apk is stable, I will post here if it is ok. This netflix apk version is the prove that the problem is on the netflix app and not the Android. I will send an email to Netflix about this problem, let me see what they will answer...
Thanks everybody!
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
badolm said:
If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
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How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
Randycuv said:
How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
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It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
ragesoss said:
It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
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Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
More search...
Randycuv said:
Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42381223#post42381223

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