04-10-2015, 09:13 AM
This is all done via a system called VNC, which has two parts. These are a Viewer and a Server. The device you want to connect to must have a VNC Server installed and running, and the device that you want to connect from must have a VNC Viewer.
For the purpose of this HOW TO, I am going to use excidio's excellent writeup that he did last year, this will completely cover getting this set up for PC to Tablet connections (NOTE: This only works for Rooted Devices). Also I personally have this set up using the connection via ADB to the device, I have also gotten it to work when both devices are on the same WiFi connection. I have not had success yet getting this to work via VZWs network, either over 3g or when using to 4g device (Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and HTC Thunderbolt) :
Step 1: Preparing your computerYou will have to be sure that you have a VNC Viewer installed on your computer first. Here’s a quick list of programs that can be used:
adb forward tcp:5901 tcp:5901
adb forward tcp:5801 tcp:5801
Using your preferred VNC Viewer, connect to:localhost:5901
For the purpose of this HOW TO, I am going to use excidio's excellent writeup that he did last year, this will completely cover getting this set up for PC to Tablet connections (NOTE: This only works for Rooted Devices). Also I personally have this set up using the connection via ADB to the device, I have also gotten it to work when both devices are on the same WiFi connection. I have not had success yet getting this to work via VZWs network, either over 3g or when using to 4g device (Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and HTC Thunderbolt) :
Step 1: Preparing your computerYou will have to be sure that you have a VNC Viewer installed on your computer first. Here’s a quick list of programs that can be used:
- Linux – Remote Desktop Viewer (However, I use the command line). Remote Desktop Viewer is pre-installed in Ubuntu.
- Mac – Chicken of the VNC.
- Windows – RealVNC.
- Scan the QR Code at the top of the page to be directed to the Droid VNC Server page in the Android Market.
- Open Droid VNC Server and tap Start Server.
- Suggestion – Connect to a wireless signal that your computer is also using. (I have not yet tested USB & Verizon does not support VNC through 3G)
- Feel free to modify any of the options in Menu > Settings. (I’d recommend a password)
- Open your VNC Viewer of choice and type in the IPort that you see listed on the Droid VNC Server home screen.
- Type in your password if needed.
- You should now see your Android Device!
- = sends +
- ! sends ~
- ~ sends 0
- < sends *
- > sends #
- home = home
- right-click = home, also
- pg up = menu
- pg down = call
- pg down long press = redial most recent
- esc = back
- del = back, also
- end = phone sleep
- type = from the home screen random typing will initiate google search
adb forward tcp:5901 tcp:5901
adb forward tcp:5801 tcp:5801
Using your preferred VNC Viewer, connect to:localhost:5901