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Has anyone seen or heard of possibly using an old smartphone touchscreen as a monitor for the pi?
Seems like everyone has old spare phones laying around. Maybe the adaptation is too difficult, but thought I'd just put it out there.
VNC Is the solution!
Lemmiwinx said:
Has anyone seen or heard of possibly using an old smartphone touchscreen as a monitor for the pi?
Seems like everyone has old spare phones laying around. Maybe the adaptation is too difficult, but thought I'd just put it out there.
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I suggest you to setup a VNC Server on the raspberry pi, download a VNC Client on the smartphone, and connect the client to the server. Now you will be able to use your touch phone as both screen, mouse and keyboard for the raspberry pi. You can also just use it as a screen, but it will be pretty low resolution, depending on how large the screen is.
If you don't know what VNC is, it is basically a "remote screen control thing", as I like to call it.
Check out some links here:
Phone VNC Client (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.androidVNC&hl=en
VNC Server for Raspberry Pi: gettingstartedwithraspberrypi.tumblr.com/post/24142374137/setting-up-a-vnc-server
Just a tip, lol.
(Any questions/problems setting up vnc, pm me or email me: [email protected])
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Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vnc
MpB907 said:
I suggest you to setup a VNC Server on the raspberry pi, download a VNC Client on the smartphone, and connect the client to the server. Now you will be able to use your touch phone as both screen, mouse and keyboard for the raspberry pi. You can also just use it as a screen, but it will be pretty low resolution, depending on how large the screen is.
If you don't know what VNC is, it is basically a "remote screen control thing", as I like to call it.
Check out some links here:
Phone VNC Client (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.androidVNC&hl=en
VNC Server for Raspberry Pi: gettingstartedwithraspberrypi.tumblr.com/post/24142374137/setting-up-a-vnc-server
Just a tip, lol.
(Any questions/problems setting up vnc, pm me or email me: [email protected])
-Mpb907#
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vnc
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I was thinking more of inline of just hardware. Ive got a GS3 that bricked, so i was thinking of taking apart and hooking up the screen that way. plus ive got another half dozen phones that arent in use. Didnt know if anyone ever tried it before, seems like such an obvious idea.
Not from a smartphone but you can search for Siemens S65 or Nokia 6610/3310 for Raspberry Pi...
Those are working!
I had not found someone who has got make a smartphone display work...
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100
So, hardware...
Lemmiwinx said:
I was thinking more of inline of just hardware. Ive got a GS3 that bricked, so i was thinking of taking apart and hooking up the screen that way. plus ive got another half dozen phones that arent in use. Didnt know if anyone ever tried it before, seems like such an obvious idea.
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I don't really know what to do here, but I saw some people hook up a broken smartphone (With working screen) to the raspberry pi via GPIO cables.
Maybe this'll help you: http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=34469
If you know what you are doing then I do not think it should be any problem to do so.
I was looking for something like this, because I have some old phones with good screens that would come in handy as status screens (I'm already using VNC)
¿Has someone tried to drive any phone screen with the bare GPIO or is a shield needed?
Thanks for the link. Its definitely going to work for one of my many pi projects. Love this this community !
I just upgraded to an Lg G5 and would like to make use of my M8 instead of sell it.
So I've got one those Y OTG cables but apparently the charging female port is for charging other devices rather than the phone itself. So I'm guessing I need something like this cable but that actually charges the phone too. Any recommendations otherwise, and in addition, can anyone recommend a solar charger that could keep this bad boy powered whilst video recording with motion detection? Otherwise I need that cable if it exists.
And what is the process to connect to a pc and have your phone display pop up on the pc screen? Is "plug-n-play" or more involved? Just need a little direction.
Thanks!
juntjoo said:
I just upgraded to an Lg G5 and would like to make use of my M8 instead of sell it.
So I've got one those Y OTG cables but apparently the charging female port is for charging other devices rather than the phone itself. So I'm guessing I need something like this cable but that actually charges the phone too. Any recommendations otherwise, and in addition, can anyone recommend a solar charger that could keep this bad boy powered whilst video recording with motion detection? Otherwise I need that cable if it exists.
And what is the process to connect to a pc and have your phone display pop up on the pc screen? Is "plug-n-play" or more involved? Just need a little direction.
Thanks!
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Not really a gadget, but knowledge of and ability to use search would be a great start....
How to Repurpose an Android Device as a Security Camera
http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/reusing-devices/android-phone-free-security-camera-t3298635
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Airdroid + teamview ?
solid.snake said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/reusing-devices/android-phone-free-security-camera-t3298635
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Airdroid + teamview ?
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Thanks. I'll check em out
I'm installing an Alpine ILX-W650 for Android Auto in my car next week, and noticed it requires simultaneous Bluetooth and USB connection to the phone. I want an easy way to dock my S10 each time I get into my car, something that's quick, easy, secure, looks nice, won't wear down the type C port on my phone, and charge faster than the 1A provided by the Alpine unit.
If I have to custom fabricate a docking cradle that fits just right in my MK6 GTI, I will, but just want to find the best solution. I have a Baseus auto clamping vent mount with the IR detector and Qi fast charging, and could try affixing a magnetic charging+data capable cable to that so the cable is in place to lock onto my phone's port automatically using the magnetic attraction, but have no idea if that will work or not. I read in one forum that someone was able to wirelessly charge their phone while it's plugged in for Android Auto, anyone know if that will work for the S10? My magnetic cables are the Wsken X1 models, I have no idea if they'll work and how reliable a connection they will provide, anyone try something similar?
Another option I'm considering is using the Samsung Dex Pad as a docking station, and mounting the phone horizontally since I will be controlling everything from my voice and Alpine's touchscreen while driving, and won't need to really do anything with my phone. I asked Samsung if it will work, and they said they've never tested it, suggested that I just try it and find out. I don't want to buy the Dex Pad if it's not going to work, has anyone tested that so I don't have to? Probably will anyway, but it from a place with a good return policy, but am hoping someone out there has thought of this and can enlighten me on what to expect.
Thanks!
otizzy said:
I'm installing an Alpine ILX-W650 for Android Auto in my car next week, and noticed it requires simultaneous Bluetooth and USB connection to the phone. I want an easy way to dock my S10 each time I get into my car, something that's quick, easy, secure, looks nice, won't wear down the type C port on my phone, and charge faster than the 1A provided by the Alpine unit.
If I have to custom fabricate a docking cradle that fits just right in my MK6 GTI, I will, but just want to find the best solution. I have a Baseus auto clamping vent mount with the IR detector and Qi fast charging, and could try affixing a magnetic charging+data capable cable to that so the cable is in place to lock onto my phone's port automatically using the magnetic attraction, but have no idea if that will work or not. I read in one forum that someone was able to wirelessly charge their phone while it's plugged in for Android Auto, anyone know if that will work for the S10? My magnetic cables are the Wsken X1 models, I have no idea if they'll work and how reliable a connection they will provide, anyone try something similar?
Another option I'm considering is using the Samsung Dex Pad as a docking station, and mounting the phone horizontally since I will be controlling everything from my voice and Alpine's touchscreen while driving, and won't need to really do anything with my phone. I asked Samsung if it will work, and they said they've never tested it, suggested that I just try it and find out. I don't want to buy the Dex Pad if it's not going to work, has anyone tested that so I don't have to? Probably will anyway, but it from a place with a good return policy, but am hoping someone out there has thought of this and can enlighten me on what to expect.
Thanks!
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Hello, I have a 04 Audi A4 with a 13” screen and a Dex pad under my arm rest. Out of sight and protected. I love it! My monitor lets me connect and control my phone via touch screen. Torque app works well on a 13” screen. I also have a dell d10u that I use for tuning while my main unit is my s10. I have enabled developer mode on my Dex and the use "Dex Max" App, It helps out as well.
jcsvsi said:
Hello, I have a 04 Audi A4 with a 13” screen and a Dex pad under my arm rest. Out of sight and protected. I love it! My monitor lets me connect and control my phone via touch screen. Torque app works well on a 13” screen. I also have a dell d10u that I use for tuning while my main unit is my s10. I have enabled developer mode on my Dex and the use "Dex Max" App, It helps out as well.
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Id be interested in this too. Can you expand a little on your setup? I'm looking to do the same with adding a larger LCD while maintaining touch-functionality via android. I'm wanting to piece together a 10-13" LCD along with a capacitive usb overlay but haven't verified that the touch would work via android along with my CarPC.
As for docking, I've been using a cheap $8 Ebay USB hub with success in both DeX and AA in my setup.
Hope theses pic are visible. I will have to get my other phone to display my setup with Dex running.
Forgot one.
Not the cleanest installation, not the worst.
My high mileage e85 Audi A4. Sorta a "beater with a heater".
Here are some pictures, the few are with screen mirroring with the aid of seconscreen app, overlay app and a few others. The rest are in Dex mode which yelids a better picture however apps don't auto start in full screen, while driving it can be somewhat cumbersome.
Galaxy s10
Sorry, pictures seem to be upside down.
My in car screen layout.
Hey guys, as the title says - I am having difficulty with transferring files across from my Samsung S21 Ultra to my PC.
I have tried:
- Developer mode, enable USB Debug
- ^ + set default debug to be FTP
- keypad *#0808# and select MTP+ADB
- In the notification bar, clicked the 'charging' notification (that sends me to battery, not to pick another option)
I do not have the original samsung cable as it was of poor quality and failed after 2 months however I am using Anker cables, I use them for file transfers on other devices such as cameras, VR headsets and other phones - they work perfectly fine on everything except my S21 Ultra. I have also tried different PCs/Laptops in case its a driver issue.
Phone specs:
Model number - SM-G998B/DS
Running the latest version of Android.
If anyone can help me, that would be great. I really don't want to factory reset as that means losing the things I want to keep anyway which is just a lose lose.
If you can't find a solution quickly right now, then just use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.primftpd&hl=en_US&gl=US
FE Explorer can also do something similar.
Or, Samsung Flow or something else.
Also, are you mostly trying this on Windows or something else?
Ensure usb-drivers for Samsung phones are installed on your pc. E.g. by installing smartswitch on you pc.
OnnoJ said:
Ensure usb-drivers for Samsung phones are installed on your pc. E.g. by installing smartswitch on you pc.
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No need to install anything.
If it's Windows, just go to Windows Update at some point after you connect the phone.
Click "Check for Updates" and/or go into "Optional Updates" and you'll find that the driver is waiting to be installed ON YOUR COMMAND.
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If you can't find a solution quickly right now, then just use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.primftpd&hl=en_US&gl=US
FE Explorer can also do something similar.
Or, Samsung Flow or something else.
Also, are you mostly trying this on Windows or something else?
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Surely I wouldn't need an additional app to transfer files? I'm doing this on the latest build of Windows 10 21H2 and also on a Windows 11 laptop, my P20 Pro transfers just fine but the S21 Ultra doesn't read anything as something other than a charger.
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Surely I wouldn't need an additional app to transfer files? I'm doing this on the latest build of Windows 10 21H2 and also on a Windows 11 laptop, my P20 Pro transfers just fine but the S21 Ultra doesn't read anything as something other than a charger.
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Do you have super display installed? I had an issue where I had super display installed and could not connect my phone for file transfer until I turned the super display service off in my services on Windows.
I am having the same issue and as I can recall it was after the recent update strange may be.
Open driver manager from within control panel, right click on portable devices and update MTP driver for Samsung phone. Press allow on your phone and you should be good to go.
I'm using Solid Explorer over WiFI, no issues
If you're using a corporate windows you need to install the media feature pack. Otherwise just try a different cable, some don't work. I had the same issue when using my old huawei cable, used the one that came with s21u and was fine.
Try disabling DeX in the phone settings. It worked for me..
Just a quick question guys, does the S21 Ultra come with a USB 3 data speed cable or is that something I'd have to buy on amazon etc. Thanks.
Giod evening all
It5 been a while since I've been on here, just wondering if you would eb able to tell me if there is a 'Desktop Mode' on this phone, where you can plug a phone in to screen/TV, maybe via a usb c dock to use it like a computer please?
The computer I have is a work laptop and we cannot install anything on it and we have to use a VPN so the 'PC Connect' is not something I could use, also as great as it looks, it's not the functionality I want myself anyway, I want to be able to use the one device for both phone and computer and I already have the usb c dock and screen/keyboard/mouse set up.
I currently have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro and put Apex launcher on it as I don't like EMUI, I am looking at maybe getting an Oppo Find X5 Pro but would like to know if there is a desktop mode before I commit.
Thank you
Dan
I went to get the Oppo but the offer had eneded and cost too much so I got a Pixel 6 Pro instead, but if anyone does know the answer, please still out it up incase anyone else would like to find out.
Thanks
Historically Google has disabled HDMI/Video Out on all of the Pixel phones. At least for the last few years. I'm pretty sure I've heard confirmation that the Pixel 6 Pro also has it disabled. You can always enable Developer Options and then enable Force Desktop Mode and Enable Freeform Windows. Give it a try and let us know.