Hello Photon owners! I've been taking care of the Webtop over HDMI hacks over on the Atrix. I've patched the Photon Webtop files, allowing you to run webtop over HDMI on Sprint 4.5.1A, without the requirements of an official dock!
Requirements:
Be rooted
Be able to work with adb
First, unpack the attached zip-file.
Go into the correct directory for your version.
Now run (in a terminal)
Code:
adb push DockService.apk /sdcard/
adb push PortalApp.apk /sdcard/
adb shell
# you are now in the phone shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
mv /system/app/DockService.apk /system/app/DockService.apk.bak
mv /system/app/PortalApp.apk /system/app/PortalApp.apk.bak
mv /system/app/DockService.odex /system/app/DockService.odex.bak
mv /system/app/PortalApp.odex /system/app/PortalApp.odex.bak
rm /data/dalvik-cache/*DockService* /data/dalvik-cache/*PortalApp*
cd /system/app
cp /sdcard/DockService.apk ./
cp /sdcard/PortalApp.apk ./
chown 0:0 ./DockService.apk
chown 0:0 ./PortalApp.apk
chmod 644 ./DockService.apk
chmod 644 ./PortalApp.apk
reboot
NOTE: This zip will not in any way help you to obtain root! You must be rooted prior to attempting to apply this patch, or it will not work! (I am aware this requires you to have a dock to obtain root, for now)
Thanks to bane449 for testing this until it worked!
No special usb cable, just a hub to use keyboard and mouse?
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usb is tricky since you need to mod the hub (solder some things) to make it work correctly with the Atrix (so I assume the same for Photon). Instead, you can use a bluetooth keyboard & mouse, or you can use the virtual keyboard/mouse that the phone becomes when starting webtop.
Bluetooth k keyboards and mice together Are pricy still.
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Thank you. Works perfect!
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I tried this and while I think I was successful, I did notice two strange things.
First: I had no dalvik-cache for either PortalApp or DockService, though I am not sure if I was supposed to. From there I continued on and everything seemed okay, no errors.
Second: After I finished up I checked my sdcard and saw DockService.apk but did not find PortalApp.apk. Slightly alarmed I went back into the shell and verified that both apks were in /system/bin along with their respective backups. I didn't get any errors copying so I can't figure out how PortalApp.apk disappeared from my sdcard. Anyways one thing I'm sure of is that I didn't accidentally use the 'mv' command. Is there a way of verifying that the hack is working (I do not have a hdmi cable on me atm.)
Here is the log of what I did.
Update: I plugged a hdmi cable directly into the phone and managed to launch Webtop. The mouse and keyboard controls appear on the phone with webtop loaded on the tv but I cannot interact. The curser doesn't move, the keyboard can't be brought up. The phone itself isn't frozen, I'm able to launch camera and raise/lower volume. Any idea whats going on?
Update 2: I got it to work by replacing the files again and cycled through several restarts. Eventually it worked however it would be better if i could use FlexT9 instead of the standard keyboard (It does freeze up sometimessssssssssssssssssss.) Thank you _unknown. Thank you bane449. You guys just saved me $100 bucks.
John Kotches said:
Bluetooth k keyboards and mice together Are pricy still.
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Do you think a bluetooth Apple keyboard and mighty mouse would work?
The apple bluetooth keyboard worked for me with a logitech bluetooth mouse. I would assume the apple mouse should also work. Make sure to put the bt passcode on the phone and then put the same code on the keyboard and press enter.
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Oh the irony.. needing to be rooted, which is currently only possible with the dock... just to apply a hack that allows you to use features without the dock
coldblooded79 said:
Do you think a bluetooth Apple keyboard and mighty mouse would work?
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There's no technical reason that it would fail.
Apple BT Keyboard $69
Apple Mighty Mouse $69
Dock $99
Doesn't add up to me unless you have them sitting around unused.
This is the cheapest keyboard/mouse combo I can find in Bluetooth: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823852003
Unfortunately it has some bad reviews, sounds like it has connectivity issues. Anyone find anything cheaper?
sub2k1 said:
This is the cheapest keyboard/mouse combo I can find in Bluetooth: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823852003
Unfortunately it has some bad reviews, sounds like it has connectivity issues. Anyone find anything cheaper?
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See dealextreme.com, if you don't mind waiting a while for shipping. That's where I got mine.
John Kotches said:
There's no technical reason that it would fail.
Apple BT Keyboard $69
Apple Mighty Mouse $69
Dock $99
Doesn't add up to me unless you have them sitting around unused.
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I do. Leftover from my Dell Mini 9 Hackintosh.
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coldblooded79 said:
I do. Leftover from my Dell Mini 9 Hackintosh.
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I understand that...
I'd rather pay the money for a very good keyboard than "cheap out" and have a crappy keyboard.
A couple of years ago I switched over to apple keyboards. Love the small footprint and the battery life is insane. Not cheap though at $70.
Then again I'm a computer geek, so keyboards matter.
Has anyone else done this with positive results? Should have time for the rooting later today, curious if I should continue with this as well. Hopefully any ROMs, if they ever come out, will have this baked-in.
starcastic said:
Has anyone else done this with positive results? Should have time for the rooting later today, curious if I should continue with this as well. Hopefully any ROMs, if they ever come out, will have this baked-in.
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Yep, works just fine here...
Very useful mod. If youre rooted this is a must! Thanks!
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DssTrainer said:
Oh the irony.. needing to be rooted, which is currently only possible with the dock... just to apply a hack that allows you to use features without the dock
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There's no irony! Just buy the dock, root, apply exploit, and return the dock!! You almost always will have some grace period to return it if you don't like it...
end result = $100 in your pocket, a rooted photon, and docking capabilities! you win.
Erislover said:
There's no irony! Just buy the dock, root, apply exploit, and return the dock!! You almost always will have some grace period to return it if you don't like it...
end result = $100 in your pocket, a rooted photon, and docking capabilities! you win.
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The only problem with not keeping the dock is that every time you're going to need to re-root (such as after a MR, or when you start playing with ROM flashing and need to go back to square 1 after a ROM screwed you up), you're going to have to go through that same process.
Sure, it can be done, but with my Premier 25% discount, the dock was $75. Granted, it's still too expensive for what it is, but it's worth it for me.
command prompt question
do you press enter after every line of the code or just copy and paste the code???
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Just wanted to touch base to see if there potentially may be any interest in something like this? I have one on the way for review and to see if they even work with our gTab. Rumor was the price point was going to be around $20 - $25.
When I get it tested I will post the findings and see what you guys think!
[EDIT] - so far I can't get it to work. I've tried just throwing it in while it's on as well as having it powered down (like the dock) to allow the DNS to propagate. No dice so far. I'll check with the supplier to see if there is an app to make it work.
it2steve said:
Just wanted to touch base to see if there potentially may be any interest in something like this? I have one on the way for review and to see if they even work with our gTab. Rumor was the price point was going to be around $20 - $25.
When I get it tested I will post the findings and see what you guys think!
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Interested in outcome but not really looking to buy. WiFi is solid enough and with existing dock if I need LAN (haven't yet) I have it along with the HDMI and other.
Thanks!
When would you use this?
I'm trying to imagine a time it would come in handy. Ideas?
Maybe it uses a kernel module that isn't included in your kernel. I don't know what ROM/kernel you are using (I use stock), but possibly the pl2303 module. If you have a Linux PC handy, you can check for some info. Before plugging it into the Linux box, open a terminal and run this command:
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tail -f /var/log/messages
Then plug it in, and see what it tells you. Use Ctrl + c to end it.
You can also check which modules are loaded with this command, new modules are at the top of the list:
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lsmod
I also am not sure if I would ever use something like that. My ZT-180 came with something similar, but with a miniUSB end, and I have never found the need to even try it.
wasserkapf said:
Maybe it uses a kernel module that isn't included in your kernel. I don't know what ROM/kernel you are using (I use stock), but possibly the pl2303 module. If you have a Linux PC handy, you can check for some info. Before plugging it into the Linux box, open a terminal and run this command:
Code:
tail -f /var/log/messages
Then plug it in, and see what it tells you. Use Ctrl + c to end it.
You can also check which modules are loaded with this command, new modules are at the top of the list:
Code:
lsmod
I also am not sure if I would ever use something like that. My ZT-180 came with something similar, but with a miniUSB end, and I have never found the need to even try it.
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I have an ubunu VM, I'll give that a try and keep you posted. Thanks!
it2steve said:
I have an ubunu VM, I'll give that a try and keep you posted. Thanks!
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Where hardware is related, a VM may not give the needed results. That is because a VM may use it's own drivers.
If you have an Ubuntu installation CD, you can boot that as a live CD. It will run only on system memory, so it may be a bit laggy. That will work just like an installed Linux system.
Any progress on this?
I am very interested to find a USB to ethernet adapter for my Gtab. I do a lot of networking with switchs and ISP providers. It would be awesome if this little USB device would work. Any updates?
probably driver related
This looks like one of the adaptors that have been around for the Wii console for a while.
Clemsyn's kernel has a bunch of USB drivers added that are removed (or are back level) in the stock Viewsonic kernel. I suggest that you give it a go.
Pershoot's kernel is a more involved process to select the bits that you want. So I'd start by trying Clemsyn's first.
shieb said:
I'm trying to imagine a time it would come in handy. Ideas?
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I have a dell laptop that I recently dropped. The wireless stopped working. Thankfully, everything else seems fine. I had to go out and buy a wireless usb adapter.
>>I have a dell laptop that I recently dropped. The wireless stopped working.
Did you pop open the panel on the bottom and check to see if the little wifi riser card didn't just pop out of its slot?
May not apply in your case, but sometimes the Modem/LAN/Wifi is on a little card that plugs into a header on the motherboard. There's usually an access panel on the bottom to get at it - check that it's properly seated and all connectors are secure, etc.
You can also usually swap them out if they die. Check Ebay.
shieb said:
I'm trying to imagine a time it would come in handy. Ideas?
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I could see this being handy for a road warrier to watch streamed content in a hotel if he or she didn't want to bring the heavier dock along. Often time wifi is sketchy at best in some locations but many hotels were wired with CAT5 to each room and have a cord curled up in the desk. I often break out my CAT5 adapter to string two cords together so my laptop can rest on the bed and I have faster speeds (and frankly a more secure connection with my VPN) while resting against the many pillows. Beats sitting at the desk with the dock propped up.
Let us know how you make out getting this to work.
Anyone get this to work? I just ordered a gtab and it would be great to have a wired ethernet port for configuring many of the network devices I deal with on a daily basis.
sorheim said:
Anyone get this to work? I just ordered a gtab and it would be great to have a wired ethernet port for configuring many of the network devices I deal with on a daily basis.
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I have not been able ot ge tthe one I have to work. I will contact the supplier to see if there is a particular that the Malata tabs are using
it2steve said:
I have not been able ot ge tthe one I have to work. I will contact the supplier to see if there is a particular that the Malata tabs are using
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Did you ever try it in Linux, like I suggested?
Not a Linux VM, but a real install of Linux.
it2steve said:
I have not been able ot ge tthe one I have to work. I will contact the supplier to see if there is a particular that the Malata tabs are using
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Thank you. I would really appreciate it.
You have to edit a file to enable the ethernet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886853
*Edit* My apologies. This is a fix for the Malata dock w/ethernet. No idea if it works for the adapter or not.
Alternative usb/lan adapter
I found a USB/LAN adapter for android tablets on euogo dot com for $10. Do a search for this item number: TPGA-ULNA
If you do a google search, "usb to lan adapter for android", many other brands / models also appear.
Does anyone think any of them will work with the Gtab?
Considering the rumor that the dock may be discontinued and that an HDMI cable is on the way, a USB/LAN adapter for the Gtab would be easier to carry around than the dock / power adapter combo.
Warning: 1st time poster = NOOB. Pls. be kind.
You may want to check my posts on making Ethernet on the Dock work. If the device works at all, it should be the same process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14367749&postcount=41
I could use this at work where they won't allow wireless connections.
As network admin, I will definitely love to have opportunity to connect my tablet to LAN network.
Pretty often it happens, that I am installing new WiFi routers, so for initial config, I need to grab my 17" laptop and connect by cable. It would be much more comfortable to just use my tablet ;-)
Alright, I've posted this otherwhere on this forum, but now that I've finished it in a manner that's significantly safer to use, I want to make it into it's own thread so that it is easier for people to find it and for SEO reasons.
This method will allow you to play games like GTA 3, Shadowgun, et certa on your tablet with the controller. This works by default on some tablets, but for the two I've tested (Xoom and Eee Pad Transformer) it has issues. Specifically, the right analog stick doesn't work and you are stuck turning left (SEO: running in circles, triggers don't work, can't aim). This method requires a rooted tablet. Rooting most tablets is simple and safe, I strongly suggest doing it, it offers enormous benefits.
You need to open Terminal Emulator (download one from market if you don't have it). Then enter the following commands. Hit enter after every line and ensure that it completes with no errors.
su
cd /system/usr/keylayout/
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_2378_Product_100a.kl
exit
exit
Reboot your tablet, and the OnLive controller should now work be fully compatible with any game that uses an Xbox 360 controller! If the file "Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl" isn't on your tablet, let me know and I will upload it for you.
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If you could post up the Vendor_045 that would be awesome it says no such directory found. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the info Gary, going to try it out.
Off topic, Gary from dashhacks?
I was an admin over there for a few years, up until greg sold the site to Caputo Media.
topxshelfxtre said:
If you could post up the Vendor_045 that would be awesome it says no such directory found. Thanks!!!
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https://gist.github.com/a7a52e892d5d8519b10c
Click "raw" and save the file. Transfer it over to the device and copy it to the directory (/system/usr/keylayout/). This version includes a few patches of mine to allow the media keys on the controller to work (the play, next, and previous buttons are mapped to whatever app wants to use them, allows for you to control music with them, etc).
What tablet do you have? I'm kinda shocked any tablet is missing the file
Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl, as it is necessary for the xbox 360 controller to function properly! You are the second person today to tell me that it doesn't exist for them.
Rob S. said:
Thanks for the info Gary, going to try it out.
Off topic, Gary from dashhacks?
I was an admin over there for a few years, up until greg sold the site to Caputo Media.
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The one and only . You weren't around before I left, were you? I only remember one other admin besides Greg. Sad to hear he sold the site! Can't exactly blame him, the PSP scene was basically dead and none of the other sites (360, ps3, etc) really peaked anywhere near what psp-hacks did.
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Gary13579 said:
The one and only . You weren't around before I left, were you? I only remember one other admin besides Greg. Sad to hear he sold the site! Can't exactly blame him, the PSP scene was basically dead and none of the other sites (360, ps3, etc) really peaked anywhere near what psp-hacks did.
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I joined the site in Jan 06. If i remember Alias420 and Xy were admins at the time.
I don't blame him for selling the site, but the new owners drove a lot of members away.
They simply dropped the ban hammer on anyone who voiced their opinions about the changes they were making in the forums.
Does it fix the GTA3 bug with the Xbox 360 controller? (running in circles)
Because its didn't work for me , is there another way to do it?
maybe to edit the file with root explorer?
Thank you
i9apps said:
Does it fix the GTA3 bug with the Xbox 360 controller? (running in circles)
Because its didn't work for me , is there another way to do it?
maybe to edit the file with root explorer?
Thank you
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Post the logcat of when you connect the controller to your tablet. It should be easy to fix you just need to find the vendor and product ids to make the right keylayout file.
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Gary13579 said:
Alright, I've posted this otherwhere on this forum, but now that I've finished it in a manner that's significantly safer to use, I want to make it into it's own thread so that it is easier for people to find it and for SEO reasons.
This method will allow you to play games like GTA 3, Shadowgun, et certa on your tablet with the controller. This works by default on some tablets, but for the two I've tested (Xoom and Eee Pad Transformer) it has issues. Specifically, the right analog stick doesn't work and you are stuck turning left (SEO: running in circles, triggers don't work, can't aim). This method requires a rooted tablet. Rooting most tablets is simple and safe, I strongly suggest doing it, it offers enormous benefits.
You need to open Terminal Emulator (download one from market if you don't have it). Then enter the following commands. Hit enter after every line and ensure that it completes with no errors.
su
cd /system/usr/keylayout/
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_2378_Product_100a.kl
exit
exit
Reboot your tablet, and the OnLive controller should now work be fully compatible with any game that uses an Xbox 360 controller! If the file "Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl" isn't on your tablet, let me know and I will upload it for you.
Sent from my Transformer TF101
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whenever i type in "cd/system/usr/keylayout" it says not found
but when go through root explorer i see the folder....what do i need to do
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:sigh: there is a space between cd and the rest of the command. It's "cd /system/usr/keylayout" not "cd/system/usr/keylayout".
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Gary13579 said:
:sigh: there is a space between cd and the rest of the command. It's "cd /system/usr/keylayout" not "cd/system/usr/keylayout".
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Oh....my bad..thanx
It didnt work for me . Still walks in circles after i press the left trigger. and the right analog stick only goes up and down
I'm trying to use a wired xbox 360 controller. That shouldnt matter right
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Yes, it does matter, it matters a ton. You need to figure out the vendor and product ID's of the wireless dongle. Run logcat (either in a terminal as root, or download aLogcat from the market) immediately after plugging the dongle into your tablet. Copy and paste the results to pastebin.com then post the link here and I'll tell you how to fix it. It should be dead simple, all you have to do is rename one file based on the info you give me.
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Gary13579 said:
Yes, it does matter, it matters a ton. You need to figure out the vendor and product ID's of the wireless dongle. Run logcat (either in a terminal as root, or download aLogcat from the market) immediately after plugging the dongle into your tablet. Copy and paste the results to pastebin.com then post the link here and I'll tell you how to fix it. It should be dead simple, all you have to do is rename one file based on the info you give me.
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oh, ok, but im trying to use a wired xbox 360 controller, but here is the link, hope i did this right
http://pastebin.com/QRzt6T0X
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Ah my bad I read wireless. You did the logcat perfectly but I'm afraid the info isn't in there (could have sworn it was). You still need to do it 'cause your controller isn't an official MS one (right?), it's a cheap generic one so the product/vendor IDs are different. Plug the controller in, open up a terminal, and type "dmesg" without the quotes then hit enter. You want to look for a line that looks like one of these:
[ 1425.766990] usb 1-1.1: New USB device found, idVendor=0424, idProduct=3803
[ 1426.077965] usb 1-1.1.2: New USB device found, idVendor=04e8, idProduct=685e
These are the vendor and product IDs of the device and are the codes you need to use to get your controller working. The codes are different for every type of device, so you need to check yours yourself, then apply them to the command.
Let's say for example your controller is the first one, vendor id 0424, product id 3803. you'd want to do:
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_0424_Product_3803.kl
for the second, you'd want to do
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_04e8_Product_685e.kl
dmesg should only output one recent item containing the product and vendor IDs (mine contains two because I plugged in my phone, which presents two devices to the TF, my phone internal memory and the SD card), so just edit the command to match those IDs and it should work. Make sense?
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Gary13579 said:
Ah my bad I read wireless. You did the logcat perfectly but I'm afraid the info isn't in there (could have sworn it was). You still need to do it 'cause your controller isn't an official MS one (right?), it's a cheap generic one so the product/vendor IDs are different. Plug the controller in, open up a terminal, and type "dmesg" without the quotes then hit enter. You want to look for a line that looks like one of these:
[ 1425.766990] usb 1-1.1: New USB device found, idVendor=0424, idProduct=3803
[ 1426.077965] usb 1-1.1.2: New USB device found, idVendor=04e8, idProduct=685e
These are the vendor and product IDs of the device and are the codes you need to use to get your controller working. The codes are different for every type of device, so you need to check yours yourself, then apply them to the command.
Let's say for example your controller is the first one, vendor id 0424, product id 3803. you'd want to do:
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_0424_Product_3803.kl
for the second, you'd want to do
cp Vendor_045e_Product_028e.kl Vendor_04e8_Product_685e.kl
dmesg should only output one recent item containing the product and vendor IDs (mine contains two because I plugged in my phone, which presents two devices to the TF, my phone internal memory and the SD card), so just edit the command to match those IDs and it should work. Make sense?
Sent from my Transformer TF101
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yes. it akes perfect sense, unfortunately non of the lines start with those digits, they all start with 6XXXXX. Does a wireless ps3 controller have the same issues?
The digits at the start of the line do not matter... Those are just time (in seconds) since the tablet was turned on. What's important is the rest of the line...
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Awesome work, Gary.
Games work perfect.
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thanx a lot man, it works perfectly now...how'd you learn this anyways
Rob S. said:
Awesome work, Gary.
Games work perfect.
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Good to hear it work for you. How are you liking the controller? I still long for a better dpad.
musada said:
thanx a lot man, it works perfectly now...how'd you learn this anyways
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No problem. I figured it out by reading the logcat after connecting my controller and seeing it was being applied the "generic" layout instead of 360. Entered the directory, figured out the file layout and fixed it.
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Gary13579 said:
Good to hear it work for you. How are you liking the controller? I still long for a better dpad.
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Love the controller.
My only gripe is that the d-pad is a bit stiff, and i prefer a full cross or a disc pad over separate buttons.
Makes it difficult to play SF IV.
I see a member over @onlivefans did a decent mod of the controller.
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?7352-I-Redesigned-The-OnLive-Controller
The d-pad cutout is a bit rough. He should have used a fine tooth hole saw instead of a dremel or sanded it down a bit.
Looks like those sharp edges will shred your thumb.
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Yup, diagonals are almost impossible with the current dpad. Really disappointed with that. At least they fixed the battery falling out, lol.
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I wonder if this works.
http://dx.com/usb-10-100-rj45-ethernet-network-adapter-dongle-2797
Just bought one to give it a try.
projeto56 said:
I wonder if this works.
http://dx.com/usb-10-100-rj45-ethernet-network-adapter-dongle-2797
Just bought one to give it a try.
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at least this one:
http://dx.com/usb-2-0-10-100mbps-rj45-lan-ethernet-network-adapter-dongle-34691?sourceSKU=2797
works out of the box with ICS... Mi guess is yours will probably too.
I think they are the same.
Look at the sku.
Anyway its good news
O/
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I had two USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapters kicking around. Been using them to add temp interfaces to boxes destined to be routers, packetfilters/captures & such.
One: MacBookAir USB Adapter
Model# A1277
Confirmed Working on my Stock (rooted) ASUS TF101
AUTO 10,100 & Auto MDX/I (crossover) all work.
Two: Old DaviCOM USB 10/100 Adapter
Model# DM9601
FAIL... on the TF101 anyway. Works on my other nix builds, Winders (32&64) & perfectly on FreeBSD
My axis chipset based dealextreme dongel worked with android 2.3 and 3.2, with drivers ofcourse.
but it failed to do anything on any ics rom i tested with (stock, arhd, revolver and cna)
Bought the offical apple adapter today and no problems so far on ardh rom.
now it even shows a notification when it finds the adapter.
Thanks for the feedback guys. Mine still haven't arrived, so I'll let you know if it works when I get it
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projeto56 said:
I think they are the same.
Look at the sku.
Anyway its good news
O/
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Well no, they are not the same...
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tanguita said:
Well no, they are not the same...
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Lol. i clicked twice on my dongle. yeah they are obviously not the same. :S my mistake
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I may have some bad news. I have one that looks EXACTLY the same, only difference is some of the letters on the back. The box looks the same too.
MINE:
XWD-RS9600
2011-03-668A
MADE IN CHINA
Yours:
KY-RS9600
2010-03-668A
MADE IN CHINA
I just plugged it up and it didn't work. I'm hoping I did something wrong or mine is broken. Anyway, I'm out the dollar I paid for it. From what I've seen, the apple one, and the ones that look like the apple one work fine. So tomorrow I'm off to my computer store to ask for a counterfeit apple usb-ethernet adapter.
I´ve spent a ****load of time trying to make this work without having any knowledge of linux and anything.
The thing is, i managed to get it working simply inputing 3 commands on terminal.
Here´s my micro tutorial:
Turn off your wifi
Plug in the usb adapter and the network cable.
open terminal app
type
su
ifconfig eth0 ip.that.you.want.to.use
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
route add default gw your.default.gateway.address dev eth0
and that´s it, your network adapter should be working.
The menu on configuration doesn´t show up tough, so all the configurations must be done on the terminal, or by using other apps.
Hope to have helped
projeto56 said:
I´ve spent a ****load of time trying to make this work without having any knowledge of linux and anything.
The thing is, i managed to get it working simply inputing 3 commands on terminal.
Here´s my micro tutorial:
Turn off your wifi
Plug in the usb adapter and the network cable.
open terminal app
type
su
ifconfig eth0 ip.that.you.want.to.use
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
route add default gw your.default.gateway.address dev eth0
and that´s it, your network adapter should be working.
The menu on configuration doesn´t show up tough, so all the configurations must be done on the terminal, or by using other apps.
Hope to have helped
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll try it when I get some time.
Currently to me ubuntu running on top of android is pointless but intriguing. Is it possible to connected an external Usb wifi adapter to the phone and have it recognized in ubuntu? More simply put can the phone allow the needed data through the USB interface? I cannot be the only one considering the joy of running Airpwn on a mobile phone... Any thoughts? If the wifi adapter is possible it opens up a whole new box of abilities for the phone.
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Went ahead and ordered http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H-Wireless-Long-Rang-Panel/dp/B003YI4HRM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
And a couple microusb to Usb adapters to test with.. I'll let yall know if I'm successful when I get everything.
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I've been thinking about this since i got the Note. Glad to see someone is thinking along the same lines.
I'm looking forward to seeing your results.
I should have the wifi adapter this week but the damn 50 cent microusb adapter will take until the 1st. Some odd reason I didn't feel like paying for shipping on something that costs 50cents.
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Funny I just ordered an Ethernet to usb adapter for similar purposes. I want to see if I can use Android to do network testing so I dont have to carry a laptop with me.
Looking forward to seeing your results. I will post mine as well.
PS. How do you get Ubuntu to run on the Note?
Shurafa said:
Funny I just ordered an Ethernet to usb adapter for similar purposes. I want to see if I can use Android to do network testing so I dont have to carry a laptop with me.
Looking forward to seeing your results. I will post mine as well.
PS. How do you get Ubuntu to run on the Note?
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Never thought of that. Now that I'm its a bit scary from a network security standpoint. Having a small easly hidden device hooked into an ethernet network and just running wireshark or ethereal. Lol
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It is possible to get Ubuntu running via a virtual machine setup (emulating Ubuntu on the phone inside Android). The other possibility is a remote desktop option.
The two problems however:
1. Most USB devices require power - something I dont believe the phone puts out thru the USB micro port.
2. Getting direct access to the hardware (required for most of these types of tools to work) is not likely possible via a VM or Remote Desktop situation.
My guess is, this wont work, but Im a glass half full kind of guy.
A little OT but does anyone know if Ubuntu (via Ubuntu installer free app) works on SauRom?
Tried to get working but I couldn't start the shell. I'm thinking the bottleneck is the kernel, not sure if it allows multiple loops or something like that
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littlewierdo said:
It is possible to get Ubuntu running via a virtual machine setup (emulating Ubuntu on the phone inside Android). The other possibility is a remote desktop option.
The two problems however:
1. Most USB devices require power - something I dont believe the phone puts out thru the USB micro port.
2. Getting direct access to the hardware (required for most of these types of tools to work) is not likely possible via a VM or Remote Desktop situation.
My guess is, this wont work, but Im a glass half full kind of guy.
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1. I thought about the power requirements after I bought it and so far I haven't been able to find any data on how much power the phone can supply through the USB port but seeing how the MHL requires additional power I might have to get creative to get power to the wifi adapter.
2. As long as the phone recognizes the wifi adapter as a host I don't think I'll have any problems with it inside the ubuntu VM. If I do I might be able to do alittle kernel work to make it communicate properly.
I'm trying to be optimistic as I really want it to work. Plus if integrating the wifi adapter directly fails I have a back up plan... Arduino to the rescue.
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I'm not an expert on all things linux, but the chroot method isn't a virtual machine, it should be full fledged linux on the hardware.
Android runs all processes in a VM. But anyways I have it all working.
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I have all the needed drivers for my wifi adapter cross compiled one set for the current ICS and one for GB. The ICS you need to manually install the drivers from terminal and the GB is already included into my custom kernel. If anyone is interested let me know. At this moment I do not plan on putting it out in the public in the development forum...
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Carnifex3 said:
I should have the wifi adapter this week but the damn 50 cent microusb adapter will take until the 1st. Some odd reason I didn't feel like paying for shipping on something that costs 50cents.
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On the same page. I cringe when I order something on Amazon for 3.99 and there's 6 dollars shipping.
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Hey, recently bought a Motorola laptop-dock (originally for the atrix, but works with photon).
1.) I am on a US cellular Electrify and was wondering if I can use this: this with the laptop dock.
2.) What's a decent blur'd rom to use with unbuntop? Can I use a de-blur'd rom and just install a webtop apk or something...?
3.) Can I use cm9 at all with the tegra 2 ubuntop?
Big thanks to anyone that can answer some questions
-Toast
TheCrispytoast said:
Hey, recently bought a Motorola laptop-dock (originally for the atrix, but works with photon).
1.) I am on a US cellular Electrify and was wondering if I can use this: this with the laptop dock.
2.) What's a decent blur'd rom to use with unbuntop? Can I use a de-blur'd rom and just install a webtop apk or something...?
3.) Can I use cm9 at all with the tegra 2 ubuntop?
Big thanks to anyone that can answer some questions
-Toast
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I'm using the atrix dock with my photon 4g. I assume you know you have to flip the connectors. Guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223032
tip: no need to unroute all the wires like the OP of that post did, you can flip the micro usb as is, the micro hdmi can be flipped to but doesnt line up with the usb. For that just widen the hdmi opening towards the top with a knife till both line up. Also make sure to put a little bit of folded tissue between the two connectors and the retaining clip to make sure they dont get pushed back whil plugging the phone in.
As for rom, you need to use a blur'd rom. I suggest peetr's its the best in terms of compatibility with the atrix dock IMO.
Flash ubuntop as per loki's instructions.
Note: please do take care to see if electrify has some special instructions.
TheCrispytoast said:
Hey, recently bought a Motorola laptop-dock (originally for the atrix, but works with photon).
1.) I am on a US cellular Electrify and was wondering if I can use this: this with the laptop dock.
2.) What's a decent blur'd rom to use with unbuntop? Can I use a de-blur'd rom and just install a webtop apk or something...?
3.) Can I use cm9 at all with the tegra 2 ubuntop?
Big thanks to anyone that can answer some questions
-Toast
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only moto blur roms work with webtop. so you cannot use any other roms if you want webtop.
kurtcocaine said:
I'm using the atrix dock with my photon 4g. I assume you know you have to flip the connectors. Guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223032
tip: no need to unroute all the wires like the OP of that post did, you can flip the micro usb as is, the micro hdmi can be flipped to but doesnt line up with the usb. For that just widen the hdmi opening towards the top with a knife till both line up. Also make sure to put a little bit of folded tissue between the two connectors and the retaining clip to make sure they dont get pushed back whil plugging the phone in.
As for rom, you need to use a blur'd rom. I suggest peetr's its the best in terms of compatibility with the atrix dock IMO.
Flash ubuntop as per loki's instructions.
Note: please do take care to see if electrify has some special instructions.
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Kurt,
I've been looking for quick concise reply like this lately myself. Just tried peetr's rom on my Electrify, and it's great with the hdmi dock. Thanks for your post, even though it wasn't aimed at me.
Glad I could help. The real thanks goes to the awesome dev who worked on ubuntop.. Loki
Thank you very much kurt.
So just to make sure - Peetr's rom + Tegra 2 Ubuntop + Motorola lapdock SHOULD work properly correct?
Any huge bugs when plugged into the laptop dock?
TheCrispytoast said:
Thank you very much kurt.
So just to make sure - Peetr's rom + Tegra 2 Ubuntop + Motorola lapdock SHOULD work properly correct?
Any huge bugs when plugged into the laptop dock?
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Nope, that should do it.. Dont forget you have to reverse the connectors on the dock for it to work.
The only big bug which i face is that sometimes when it connects to the dock, it doesnt sense the dock keyboard and instead the phone goes to touchpad mode. I have a feeling its because the contact between the connectors and the phones is improper sometimes.
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Nope, that should do it.. Dont forget you have to reverse the connectors on the dock for it to work.
The only big bug which i face is that sometimes when it connects to the dock, it doesnt sense the dock keyboard and instead the phone goes to touchpad mode. I have a feeling its because the contact between the connectors and the phones is improper sometimes.
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Do you personally have it setup? Wanna take me some personal close ups? The ones on the guide thread aren't the best :/
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Aah well I'm not sure that would help because last night I tried to modify the dock so I can attach the phone when it's in its case (Otterbox commuter). The results aren't pretty but it worked.
Anyway pics are attached if you still wanna have a look..
I don't the if you can make it out but the micro isb was just taken out and flipped as is. For the micro hdmi, I widened the opening towards the top so it lines up with the use and stuffed some tissue below it to keep it stable