I can connect with my android phone, but regardless of which set I start in the gAnyRemote program list (all-in-one, open office impress, rhythmbox, …) I only get 3 times 4 locks. It just looks like this:
Only, every symbol is replaced by a simple lock and I can do nothing. What am I missing? Note: There is no logfile in ~/.anyRemote.
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I was able to create a log file. This is what I did:
1. anyremote -f /usr/share/anyremote/cfg-data/Server-mode/all-in-one2.cfg -s bluetooth -log -a
2. Connect the phone and press the lock where the "5" should be once
3. Ctrl-C
The part "Item does not found" may imply that there is something wrong here - but the error must be earlier, since my HTC Hero doesn't show any icons in the first place. Any suggestion where to look is appreciated. Here is the complete log:
Could You please try:
1. use wi-fi connection instead of bluetooth one
2. use simple cfg.file for testing purposes (like cfg-data/Server-mode/customizeClient.cfg)
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1. I cannot connect via wi-fi. I'd really like to, but that is probably better dealt with in a separate thread.
2. Yes, the .cfg file does seem to be the problem. I was able to get customizeClient.cfg working.
3. smplayer.cfg also works partially. The part that doesn't work is the file open section. It opens in the current directory, and you can scroll through it, but you cannot open files subdirectories. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Mini. Perhaps this problem is specific to the hardware.
I'm happy to help test if you have other recommendations.
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Sorry, I do not have wireless here (though my phone and laptop have wireless, I think I still need a wireless router, right?).
I updated anyremote to the latest version and tried customizeClient.cfg, but it didn't work. Here's a picture what it actually looks like on the phone:
thailandian, what did you change to make the config file work?
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@ Saney2
If you want to try wireless, you could set up your Android as a "hotspot". Just google "android hotspot howto". Actually, I will try the same as it would eliminate any connectivity problems going via the router.
I didn't do anything to make the config file work - it just worked out of the box. However, I've since noticed that I sometimes get the same effect if the bluetooth connection is not quite right. Unpairing and repairing generally fixes it.
Good luck.
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Thanks for your suggestions on the wireless issue. Unfortunately, I have a branded Hero (T-Mobile G2) and I'm stuck with Android 2.1, so I cannot use it as an AP. I will not root my Android, in my opinion it's too dangerous. Also I tried to use my computer as AP, but I can only create an ad-hoc AP which cannot be seen by Android.
However, the Bluetooth connection should be fine, as I noticed the following: If I press one of the locks, there is actually data transferred (I can see it with the gnome bluetooth applet "blueman"). Also, for every press on a lock there's a section "command read" in the log.
Also, from this page I learned that the lock means "button not assigned" - so I guess it's an issue with the config files.
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Oh, that's interesting! I just tried mouse.cfg: There's the same picture as above, BUT I can actually move the mouse :-) . I guess I'll try rebuilding the APK, maybe there's something wrong with it.
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So just in case someone who is reading is wondering if I could figure it out: Nope. I'm using premotedroid right now, but I'll keep an eye on this project, because I like the idea of having configurable buttons for each application. At this point I'd like to say thank you for developing this program :-)
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Anonymous
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2012-05-24
I found this while looking for an answer to the same problem. I ended up putting "-i" on the command line (directory was not required) and the icons showed up.
Paul
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I can connect with my android phone, but regardless of which set I start in the gAnyRemote program list (all-in-one, open office impress, rhythmbox, …) I only get 3 times 4 locks. It just looks like this:
Only, every symbol is replaced by a simple lock and I can do nothing. What am I missing? Note: There is no logfile in ~/.anyRemote.
I was able to create a log file. This is what I did:
1. anyremote -f /usr/share/anyremote/cfg-data/Server-mode/all-in-one2.cfg -s bluetooth -log -a
2. Connect the phone and press the lock where the "5" should be once
3. Ctrl-C
This is the part where I pressed the key:
The part "Item does not found" may imply that there is something wrong here - but the error must be earlier, since my HTC Hero doesn't show any icons in the first place. Any suggestion where to look is appreciated. Here is the complete log:
And which items present in menu ?
Could You please try:
1. use wi-fi connection instead of bluetooth one
2. use simple cfg.file for testing purposes (like cfg-data/Server-mode/customizeClient.cfg)
@mikefedotov
I had the same problem so tried your proposals.
1. I cannot connect via wi-fi. I'd really like to, but that is probably better dealt with in a separate thread.
2. Yes, the .cfg file does seem to be the problem. I was able to get customizeClient.cfg working.
3. smplayer.cfg also works partially. The part that doesn't work is the file open section. It opens in the current directory, and you can scroll through it, but you cannot open files subdirectories. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Mini. Perhaps this problem is specific to the hardware.
I'm happy to help test if you have other recommendations.
Sorry, that should have read: "but you cannot open files or subdirectories.
Sorry, I do not have wireless here (though my phone and laptop have wireless, I think I still need a wireless router, right?).
I updated anyremote to the latest version and tried customizeClient.cfg, but it didn't work. Here's a picture what it actually looks like on the phone:
thailandian, what did you change to make the config file work?
@ Saney2
If you want to try wireless, you could set up your Android as a "hotspot". Just google "android hotspot howto". Actually, I will try the same as it would eliminate any connectivity problems going via the router.
I didn't do anything to make the config file work - it just worked out of the box. However, I've since noticed that I sometimes get the same effect if the bluetooth connection is not quite right. Unpairing and repairing generally fixes it.
Good luck.
Thanks for your suggestions on the wireless issue. Unfortunately, I have a branded Hero (T-Mobile G2) and I'm stuck with Android 2.1, so I cannot use it as an AP. I will not root my Android, in my opinion it's too dangerous. Also I tried to use my computer as AP, but I can only create an ad-hoc AP which cannot be seen by Android.
However, the Bluetooth connection should be fine, as I noticed the following: If I press one of the locks, there is actually data transferred (I can see it with the gnome bluetooth applet "blueman"). Also, for every press on a lock there's a section "command read" in the log.
Also, from this page I learned that the lock means "button not assigned" - so I guess it's an issue with the config files.
Oh, that's interesting! I just tried mouse.cfg: There's the same picture as above, BUT I can actually move the mouse :-) . I guess I'll try rebuilding the APK, maybe there's something wrong with it.
>anyRemote connects, but shows just locks
try to disconnect (use menu->Disconnect) and then connect again.
in my case it helps
So just in case someone who is reading is wondering if I could figure it out: Nope. I'm using premotedroid right now, but I'll keep an eye on this project, because I like the idea of having configurable buttons for each application. At this point I'd like to say thank you for developing this program :-)
I found this while looking for an answer to the same problem. I ended up putting "-i" on the command line (directory was not required) and the icons showed up.
Paul