Today afternoon I ran into a situation where I had a new Nexus 4 in my hands , but no sim card and hence no Internet for my phone .
I wanted to install applications ( apps , games etc ) on my phone . All I had was my laptop with an internet connection . I googled for information to install apps directly on my phone from my laptop . After a lot of search , I found this - Moborobo
I did the following steps -
1) Enabled the USB Debugging mode on my Nexus 4 .
HOW TO FIND AND TURN ON USB DEBUGGING MODE IN ANDROID 4.2 AND HIGHER
To see the option for USB debugging mode in Android 4.2 or higher, do the following :
a) Open up your device’s Settings. This can be done by pressing the Menu button while on your home screen and tapping System settings.
b) Now scroll to the bottom and tap About phone .
c) At the “About” screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on Build number seven times.
d) Make sure you tap seven times. If you see a You are now a developer! message pop up, then you know you have done it correctly.
e) Done! By tapping on “Build number” seven times, you have unlocked USB debugging mode on Android 4.2 and higher.
Now go to “Settings” -> “Developer Options” -> “Debugging” ->” USB debugging” to enable USB Debugging .
You can now enable/disable it whenever you desire by going to
“Settings” -> “Developer Options” -> “Debugging” ->” USB debugging”.
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2) Then performed the following steps -
a) Click on the Settings in the APPS menu page .
b) Click on the Device - Storage .
c) Click on the small icon on the upper-right corner of the screen .
d) Click on the USB Computer connection .
e) Select the Camera(PTP) option.
Your android device can be detected only if this mode is selected
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3) Go to Settings -> Security and check Unknown sources
4) Now download Moborobo . (Google it)
5) You can now directly install apps to your phone .
I found it useful and wanted to share .
I have an easier solution
Start the phone
connect to wifi
Setup gmail account
Go to www.play.google.com
Login with you gmail account and install apps by pressing install
Can't get easier than that
If your PC has internet its most likely you have WiFi at home so.....?
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MattSkeet said:
Can't get easier than that
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I agree .. What you said is the obvious way and the easiest way .
MattSkeet said:
If your PC has internet its most likely you have WiFi at home so.....?
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No , I do not have wifi at home . Its a fiber connection .
But I forgot that I could use my laptop as a wifi hotspot . How lame
Anyways , I never found a thread for something like the above method . Just shared it . I agree , it is not easy .
nexusnoobie said:
I agree .. What you said is the obvious way and the easiest way .
No , I do not have wifi at home . Its a fiber connection .
But I forgot that I could use my laptop as a wifi hotspot . How lame
Anyways , I never found a thread for something like the above method . Just shared it . I agree , it is not easy .
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As far as I know android does not support wifi hotspots created on computer without hacked wpa_supplicant
From Nexus 4
atulalvenkar said:
As far as I know android does not support wifi hotspots created on computer without hacked wpa_supplicant
From Nexus 4
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I am using Connectify Hotspot on my Laptop . I am able to use the fiber internet of my laptop on my phone ..
PS :
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First you have to open the hidden menu. To open the hidden menu go to your dial pad and dial 3845#*506#. it will open automatically. Scroll all the way to the bottom and open connectivity test. then you will see an option that says entitlement Enable/Disable. Uncheck this box and close out of the hidden menu. Now go to settings then wireless & networks then tethering and portable hotspot. check the option that says USB Tethering and check option below that says portable wifi hotspot. Go into the portable wifi hotspot settings and make sure portable wifi hotspot is checked. the option below that opens a menu that allows you to configure security. open it and put in a password for your wifi or select open. You can now use your Lg Thrive as a Wifi Hotspot or tether via USB. ENJOY!!!
If you dont know about a setting, research it or you risk making parts of your phone not functional. The hidden menu can be used to change things like UAstring, set fast dormancy, allow multiple pdp mode, change network mode, and others. this may work for other phones as well. to get into it on another phone dial 3845#*(your model number(should be 3 numbers) then #. the menu should open automatically. Im not sure of what phones this works on. but know it does work on phones similar to the Thrive. i will post the menus to go into to change other options as well. Hope this was helpful
USB and DUN Drivers: http://www.girlgeekette.net/2011/05/08/lg-thrive-p-506-usb-and-dun-drivers/
does anyone know how to get the hidden menu on the p509 in the US from tmobile the optimusT?
dislplin01 said:
does anyone know how to get the hidden menu on the p509 in the US from tmobile the optimusT?
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Eh.. 3845#*509# ?
dr.notor said:
Eh.. 3845#*509# ?
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Doesn't work
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dislplin01 said:
Doesn't work
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The hidden menu ONLY works on stock/stock-based ROMs. (with HiddenMenu.apk installed). No, it does not work on CM7, do not even bother.
if they put a copy of the hiddenmenu.apk in there system file would it install it? its not an installable apk. its just in the app file in system folder. might just be lg software. if anyone wants to try it i will post a copy.
Chadw1985 said:
if they put a copy of the hiddenmenu.apk in there system file would it install it? its not an installable apk. its just in the app file in system folder. might just be lg software. if anyone wants to try it i will post a copy.
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dr.notor said:
No, it does not work on CM7, do not even bother.
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Can Tasker automate the abling and disabling of a security PIN for unlocking the phone? For example, while at home I would like to have no screen lock, but while out I would like more security and so would like a PIN to be required for accessing the phone. Thanks in advance.
Yes it can
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NicholasQ said:
Yes it can
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Awesome, thanks.
gimiento said:
Can Tasker automate the abling and disabling of a security PIN for unlocking the phone? For example, while at home I would like to have no screen lock, but while out I would like more security and so would like a PIN to be required for accessing the phone. Thanks in advance.
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That's what I have mine doing. You'll need this also https://market.android.com/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin
I've tried playing around but couldnt figure out how to do it. Can you tell me how to? Thanks
kjaved373 said:
I've tried playing around but couldnt figure out how to do it. Can you tell me how to? Thanks
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When I'm off work later tonight I can post step by step instructions. Do you have wifi at home? Because I have mine set so that it knows I'm at home when I'm connected to my home wifi.
thats exactly what I want! I would appreciate it very much!
1. Create new profile - name it whatever you want
2. Under First Context choose State > Net > Wifi Connected
3. Under SSID input your home wifi's network name or if connected to it then just hit the magnifying lens in the upper right and select your home network and hit the green checkmark at the bottom to save it
4. Choose New Task and name it whatever you want.
5. Hit the plus sign to add a new action and choose Plugin > Secure Settings
6. Now hit Edit under Configuration and change Keyguard to either password/pin or pattern lock (depending on what security you've choosen) and select Off (I also check the setting where I've got to enter in my pass code once before it will unlock but that's up to you) and then hit the disk icon in the bottom right to save it and again confirm that you want to save it.
7. Hit the green checkmark again and also on the next screen.
8. Then click on the action you created and choose Add Exit Task and repeat the steps starting at step 4 but this time under Password/Pin or Pattern Lock choose On.
9. Then just keep hitting the green checkmarks until you exit out of Tasker.
I typed this out on my phone on the bus ride home so let me know if it's not clear or I missed a step. And you will need to first install Secure Settings that I linked to earlier.
Awesome, thanks for posting that! I haven't used Tasker, or Locale or any other automating app, so I'm curious, why would one choose Tasker over Locale? I just have a few simple things i want to automate (though that list could grow once I get into it).
gimiento said:
Awesome, thanks for posting that! I haven't used Tasker, or Locale or any other automating app, so I'm curious, why would one choose Tasker over Locale? I just have a few simple things i want to automate (though that list could grow once I get into it).
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I've never used Locale but before I bought Tasker I read a few reviews comparing the two and it seems that Locale is more user friendly but Tasker is more powerful. But for most everyday uses Locale will probably work fine.
jesusice said:
1. Create new profile - name it whatever you want
2. Under First Context choose State > Net > Wifi Connected
3. Under SSID input your home wifi's network name or if connected to it then just hit the magnifying lens in the upper right and select your home network and hit the green checkmark at the bottom to save it
4. Choose New Task and name it whatever you want.
5. Hit the plus sign to add a new action and choose Plugin > Secure Settings
6. Now hit Edit under Configuration and change Keyguard to either password/pin or pattern lock (depending on what security you've choosen) and select Off (I also check the setting where I've got to enter in my pass code once before it will unlock but that's up to you) and then hit the disk icon in the bottom right to save it and again confirm that you want to save it.
7. Hit the green checkmark again and also on the next screen.
8. Then click on the action you created and choose Add Exit Task and repeat the steps starting at step 4 but this time under Password/Pin or Pattern Lock choose On.
9. Then just keep hitting the green checkmarks until you exit out of Tasker.
I typed this out on my phone on the bus ride home so let me know if it's not clear or I missed a step. And you will need to first install Secure Settings that I linked to earlier.
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I did exactly as you said and i can't get it to work. Did you clear the lock settings in security before doing this or keep that? Also what rom are you using, that may be the problem for me (elite ics).
I've tried setting a lock, and then connecting to wifi but lock doesn't go away. I also tried having no lock set and turning off wifi, but the lock doesn't show up on the screen.
kjaved373 said:
I did exactly as you said and i can't get it to work. Did you clear the lock settings in security before doing this or keep that? Also what rom are you using, that may be the problem for me (elite ics).
I've tried setting a lock, and then connecting to wifi but lock doesn't go away. I also tried having no lock set and turning off wifi, but the lock doesn't show up on the screen.
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I didn't think to add that you've also gotta open Secure Settings and select the Helper tab and install the Helper. There's also an option there to download a flashable zip to install the helper (it's gotta be in system to work). I've just gotten so used to flashing the helper every time I flash a new ROM I didn't think of it.
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I didn't think to add that you've also gotta open Secure Settings and select the Helper tab and install the Helper. There's also an option there to download a flashable zip to install the helper (it's gotta be in system to work). I've just gotten so used to flashing the helper every time I flash a new ROM I didn't think of it.
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Had Helper installed and still didn't work. Btw Helper is for pattern only, you don't need it for pin/password.
I'll try playing around some more tomorrow. Thanks for the help!
I'm very interested in this. If you get this working I may have to break down and buy tasker. Always been curious about it, but never really had a purpose of it til this came up.
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kjaved373 said:
Had Helper installed and still didn't work. Btw Helper is for pattern only, you don't need it for pin/password.
I'll try playing around some more tomorrow. Thanks for the help!
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Did you also enable Tasker as a device administrator? This can be found in your phone settings under Security.
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Did you also enable Tasker as a device administrator? This can be found in your phone settings under Security.
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Didn't have it enabled, but still not working.
actually nothing in tasker is working for me, gonna try locale or the other program.
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actually nothing in tasker is working for me, gonna try locale or the other program.
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/shrug
Sorry, don't know what to tell you. Tasker's working great for me.
tried llama and it kinda worked with built-in actions but not with the secure settings plugin.
Couldn't you also do it by location as well, instead of Wifi connection. Which is basically Locale.
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My SGN display was broken including the LCD, hence i'm not able to see anything. I'd like to access and control the device from my PC, what is the best app for this?
My main goal right now is to enable tethering. The touch still works, so i'm confident it can be done.
In the interim, could someone take screenshots of each step from the home screen to enable tethering and post them for me?
I'm going to try and enable it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
The device is a N7000 running stock ICS.
I had a similar problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29188511
I won't say it's easy but if you are on a Samsung based ROM you might have a chance. (Obviously you'll need to buy a MHL cable though.)
Alternatively, if you've got USB Debugging turned on then you might be able to use Droid Explorer which includes a remote control add-on.
Yes, mhl cable +hdmi is the best chance
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sahyf3r said:
My SGN display was broken including the LCD, hence i'm not able to see anything. I'd like to access and control the device from my PC, what is the best app for this?
My main goal right now is to enable tethering. The touch still works, so i'm confident it can be done.
In the interim, could someone take screenshots of each step from the home screen to enable tethering and post them for me?
I'm going to try and enable it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
The device is a N7000 running
I read it before, he suggest to use your tv as your diplay.
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I don't have one of those cables right now, and i really need to enable tethering. Could someone please post the screen shots? I don't think it will be that hard, i just need to see the position of the options on the screen
sahyf3r said:
I don't have one of those cables right now, and i really need to enable tethering. Could someone please post the screen shots? I don't think it will be that hard, i just need to see the position of the options on the screen
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Hit Home
Swipe to Unlock
Hit Menu
Hit approx 1cm above menu button (You're now in Settings)
Hit roughly the middle of the screen (on the left hand side - its just easier on the side) "More"
Hit approximately 1cm down from the middle of the screen - "Tethering....."
Press approximately 1 inch down from the Samsung logo.. - "USB Tethering"
Good luck...
Thanks a million.
Haven't gotten it done yet, but i feel much closer.
Trying to get to settings from swiping down from the top of the screen as i'm not familiar with the other method.
sahyf3r said:
Thanks a million.
Haven't gotten it done yet, but i feel much closer.
Trying to get to settings from swiping down from the top of the screen as i'm not familiar with the other method.
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Assuming you have swipe to Unlock
Just lock the screen with the power button - Press power button again then;
Swipe anywhere to unlock
and then press the Menu key..
The Settings option is about 1 cm or so above the Menu key
Lol, i just figured out what the menu key is. I must admit it wasn't a key i used alot.
Something else i just found out, the bottom 1/4 of the screen, touch doesn't work.
I'm starting to lose hope of getting this done.
Could you swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification screen, there is a settings link there, thats where i'm use to getting to the settings from. I think with a screen shot of that i'll be able to get it done.
Got it done. Found a pic on the internet of the screen i was talking about. Would still like a proper pic. :good:
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Any chance you have AirDroid installed? It has a live view (screenshot) in pc browser ability built in, it can help if you don't have an MHL adapter.
If not, force an install from accessing play store from pc.
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se1988 said:
Any chance you have AirDroid installed? It has a live view (screenshot) in pc browser ability built in, it can help if you don't have an MHL adapter.
If not, force an install from accessing play store from pc.
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From what i remember starting the download from the browser just does the download and not the install, is this correct?
If thats so, i'm out of luck :crying:
sahyf3r said:
From what i remember starting the download from the browser just does the download and not the install, is this correct?
If thats so, i'm out of luck :crying:
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Now that i clicked install on play store and see it saying installed, i'm wondering if the problem is that it won't be installed or it won't be started
sahyf3r said:
Now that i clicked install on play store and see it saying installed, i'm wondering if the problem is that it won't be installed or it won't be started
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It is installed. Just start the app, then go to
Code:
http://(INSERT PHONE IP HERE):8888/
with your pc browser. Then work the magic from there!
EDIT: hm, you might need to set a password, dont know how easily it is to do this blindly... Anyways, worth a try!
I seem to have lost the ability to check off USB debugging since upgrading my Gear... has this happened to anyone else? ... I see no mention of it here. Is there a fix for getting it back?
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-enable-developer-settings-android-42
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http://www.androidcentral.com/how-enable-developer-settings-android-42
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This is why I love XDA
biggboii said:
I seem to have lost the ability to check off USB debugging since upgrading my Gear... has this happened to anyone else? ... I see no mention of it here. Is there a fix for getting it back?
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i have same issue did you get it back and how ?
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Yes it works!
Go to the settings menu, and scroll down to "About gear." Tap it.Scroll down, where you see "Software version". Tap it seven (7) times. After the third tap, you'll see a playful dialog that says you're four taps away from being a developer. (If only it were that simple, eh?) Keep on tapping, and *poof*, you've got the USB Debug option back.
Galaxy gear
check out my video on a new way to transfer files on to the galaxy gear with the gear now reading as a driver
Watch "Galaxy Gear New Theme And More" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ryKlbrbNcM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I cannot enable Usb Debug mode on my Gear, any idea what I am doing wrong?
On my gear, I am gong to apps-->Settings--Gear info
When I tap gear info, there is not check box to enable USB debugging.
Any help would be great, I really want to root this thing.
see the tutorial here
also here is the exact page from that for Debug
Very easy solution for this one. Go into your Gear Info, and to About Gear. Then tap the build number 7 times. Back out and the option should be there.
DigitalOSH said:
Very easy solution for this one. Go into your Gear Info, and to About Gear. Then tap the build number 7 times. Back out and the option should be there.
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FYI, this technique to enable USB debugging works for all Android devices running Jelly Bean 4.2 and higher, not just the Gear.