Root Webtop without adaptor!

[Lars]

[MOD] Webtop Without a Dock (testing) - xda-developers

Enjoy!

 

[tehsusenoh]

ME GUSTA.

I will now do this. Maybe.

Once I get an HDMI cable of course.

 

[hunterwrot]

I have the hdmi but my laptop does not have he port. I'd there a way to try it on TV without mouse or keyboard?

 

[messenger13]

THIS IS FREAKIN WICKED AWESOME!!!

 

[amageus]

I have the hdmi but my laptop does not have he port. I'd there a way to try it on TV without mouse or keyboard?

When you're phone is connected to the TV it just mirrors whatever is on your phone. You control the phone and everything is displayed exactly as it is on your phone to the tv. I am currently using it and I have no issues with lag as I read with some people on XDA or sound being off.

 

[Lars]

When you're phone is connected to the TV it just mirrors whatever is on your phone. You control the phone and everything is displayed exactly as it is on your phone to the tv. I am currently using it and I have no issues with lag as I read with some people on XDA or sound being off.

That would be mirror mode not webtop mode, no? Two different things.

 

[amageus]

That would be mirror mode not webtop mode, no? Two different things.

i guess. still confused about webtop does exactly. my phone dropped off my table and the stupid hdmi cable bent at the end and now it wont work -.-...

 

[messenger13]

i guess. still confused about webtop does exactly.

I should take screenshots of what webtop is. It is a TOTALLY different UI than mirror mode. I love it! And now that I'm using a bluetooth mouse to control my Bionic while using webtop, I love it even more. Now I need a bluetooth keyboard.

 

[welbinator]

i asked this question on the forum the OP linked to, but haven't gotten any responses. I must have killed the thread

can someone explain exactly what this does? Do I need to buy a keyboard to connect to my phone with? blue tooth? is there a keyboard that can connect via the micro USB port? How is this different from mirror mode?

thanks! =]

 

[nstallion]

Do I need root to use the ADB method? I rooted and had my way with my OG Droid but I have yet to pop my Bionic's cherry. I forget if you need root to use ADB. Saving $30 on hardware might give me a real reason to do it.

EDIT: Just reread the instructions and answered my own question. Performing file functions on /system/ so yes, root is needed.

 

[William T Riker]

i asked this question on the forum the OP linked to, but haven't gotten any responses. I must have killed the thread

can someone explain exactly what this does? Do I need to buy a keyboard to connect to my phone with? blue tooth? is there a keyboard that can connect via the micro USB port? How is this different from mirror mode?

thanks! =]

I answered you over there, but I'll post it here too for ya:

This enables the option to select Webtop mode when you plug the HDMI cable in...once you start it the phone turns into basically a mouse/keyboard combo, an area where you can manipulate the cursor, and a Left and Right click and keyboard popup button for control.

Flashing the zip gave me no issues whatsoever, no reason not to do this if you have cwm and an HDMI cable

 

[RDKamikaze]

I should take screenshots of what webtop is. It is a TOTALLY different UI than mirror mode. I love it! And now that I'm using a bluetooth mouse to control my Bionic while using webtop, I love it even more. Now I need a bluetooth keyboard.

No thanks for you until I get screens! I've been dealing with mirror mode and having webtop on demand without the adapters would make me root to unleased in a heartbeat (1.4 has this mod built in)!

It's sad how I browse the rooting forums each day but for an unknown reason I have yet to root my bionic. Quite odd coming from a guy who roots every phone he touches lol!

It's probably because I've been too busy learning java for app development with all my free time since I got my new phone

 

[Lars]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyV6FDLy6wE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
this is webtop.

 

[xmr405o]

Just tried this today, this is frickin awesome!

 

[YankeeDudeL]

I've managed to quell the urges to root this thing (oh, I'm going to, but time hasn't been my friend), but this might be what finally pushes me over the edge. Great find and thanks for sharing!

 

[BenDroid]

I have got my HDMI cord on the way and can't wait to play around with this. Just gotta find a cheap Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

 

[xmr405o]

I have got my HDMI cord on the way and can't wait to play around with this. Just gotta find a cheap Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

You can find a Bluetooth Kb with a touchpad. But I actually like the way webtop uses the bionic as a touchpad.

 

[RDKamikaze]

Oh that video pushed me over the edge!! Everything's rooted and running super awesome today, thank you!!

Man, webtop is leagues better than mirroring for web browsing and app management! I'm also digging how you can adjust the settings on quality from 720p to 1080p or a few others (not widescreen, if I remember) on the output, very nice!

Yankee, you better root your phone or I'll have to go over there and do it myself They made it ridiculously easy and user friendly with all the apps out right now, bootstrapping is the simplest thing since sliced bread!

 

[BenDroid]

You can find a Bluetooth Kb with a touchpad. But I actually like the way webtop uses the bionic as a touchpad.

Yea, but I want to sit in my recliner and surf the web on my big screen. Straight Lazy Style!

 

[Lars]

I ordered a keyboard. Ill let you know how it works out.

 

[a66]

anyone got a link to what kind of cable i need for this?

 

[xmr405o]

anyone got a link to what kind of cable i need for this?

You'll need a micro hdmi to hdmi cord like this

Amazon.com: GTMax Micro HDMI to HDMI Male Cable -6ft for Motorola Xoom Tablet , Atrix 4G MB860 , Droid X MB810 , Droid X2 , Droid Bionic XT865 , Targa; LG Optimus 2X P990, Optimus Black , Optimus 3D P920 , LG Revolution , LG Thrill ; HTC EVO 4G , Des

 

[Lars]

Amazon.com: Mini Bluetooth HID Wireless Keyboard for Motorola Xoom: Electronics

I bought one of these. The keys are about 80% like a netbook but pretty usable once you get the hang of a few out of place buttons. Typing this with webtop! It has a built in mouse track ball, scroll pad and even a bt dongle for a laptop which is a nice extra for bt tethering. Look at the A and L for an idea. The . is in the wrong place which is mildly annoying.

 

[messenger13]

I can't stand "compromised" keyboards. I need to order a full-sized bt keyboard, stat!

 

[xmr405o]

How's the trackball. I think that's my main concern. Is it responsive?