[MOD] Webtop Via HDMI Without a Dock

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waffleb051

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flashed the zip and it worked like a charm. So well infact i am typing this on Webtop

Edit: No terminal, I tried ctrl alt t and got an error
 
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Works for me, using deodex rom, I just used the cwm zip method

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mistawolfe

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This is sick. I messed up the initial display configurations and now want it to shrink to screen. I can't seem to find those settings anymore. Anyone help?

Sent from my 61 inch Bionic ;)

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Didnt work for me. Now that I think about it though, I initially bought the HD dock and returned it due to not having the webtop available when I docked it. I thought it was something wrong with the dock, but I'm wondering now if it's something wrong with my phone? Would the type of TV matter, I have Samsung HDTV with HDMI? I have the official Moto HDMI cable as well.
 
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branshaw09 said:
Didnt work for me. Now that I think about it though, I initially bought the HD dock and returned it due to not having the webtop available when I docked it. I thought it was something wrong with the dock, but I'm wondering now if it's something wrong with my phone? Would the type of TV matter, I have Samsung HDTV with HDMI? I have the official Moto HDMI cable as well.
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I have a Samsung HD - works fine.

Also, bump for my question. Display settings anyone?

EDIT: Couldn't see the settings menu due to my display, but did some ghost hovering and found it.

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mistawolfe said:
I have a Samsung HD - works fine.

Also, bump for my question. Display settings anyone?

EDIT: Couldn't see the settings menu due to my display, but did some ghost hovering and found it.

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Thanks. I'm wondering if there is something wrong with my phone then for the webtop. Maybe I'll swing into a store and see if it will work on one of their docks.
 
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branshaw09 said:
Thanks. I'm wondering if there is something wrong with my phone then for the webtop. Maybe I'll swing into a store and see if it will work on one of their docks.
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I was just about to suggest that u swing into a store and see if it will work on a lapdock or something

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I don't mean to sound like a newb or anything stupid, but what exactly does this do? I assume that I could connect it to an HDTV and show up with lapdock mode, but then how do I type and switch around icons?

and how to I flash the .zip? just put in my root of the SD and go to clockwork and flash it?
 
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justinisloco said:
I don't mean to sound like a newb or anything stupid, but what exactly does this do? I assume that I could connect it to an HDTV and show up with lapdock mode, but then how do I type and switch around icons?

and how to I flash the .zip? just put in my root of the SD and go to clockwork and flash it?
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As for input, It gives you an onscreen touchpad, and keyboard.

And, yes. That is about the size of it for flashing. :)
 
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First off, this mod works perfectly. Thanks for making it and sharing it with us, Fenny!

That said, I hate Webtop mode. Using the Bionic in "mirror" mode is like having a super fast computer. My browsers fly, you can edit documents easily (I use Documents To Go), and the device feels powerful.

Using Webtop mode is like using a crappy, old, slow computer. I honestly don't see anything that you can do in this mode that you can't do without it. :(

What am I missing?
 
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waffleb051

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them0nk said:
Didn't mean to thank... fumbled phone when trying to quote...

At any rate, what keyboard are you using?

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Just the keyboard you get when you plug it into the adapter. It was an error from Gnome I well try and screen shot it when I get home



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larsdennert

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Argh. Using the onscreen phone controls My mouse jumps like wild ferret and push a button on the keyboard and get something totally different. Its unusable.
 
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harpdoc said:
First off, this mod works perfectly. Thanks for making it and sharing it with us, Fenny!

That said, I hate Webtop mode. Using the Bionic in "mirror" mode is like having a super fast computer. My browsers fly, you can edit documents easily (I use Documents To Go), and the device feels powerful.

Using Webtop mode is like using a crappy, old, slow computer. I honestly don't see anything that you can do in this mode that you can't do without it. :(

What am I missing?
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In its current state, it sucks balls but there are hacks that bring back some Ubuntu Linux functionality. Over time, once everything is figured out, you can transform Webtop into a fully functional desktop computer.

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mistawolfe said:
This is sick. I messed up the initial display configurations and now want it to shrink to screen. I can't seem to find those settings anymore. Anyone help?

Sent from my 61 inch Bionic ;)

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Did you try adjusting the over scan option in the settings menu under HDMI?

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    Fenny
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    I have enough confirmations that I can now confirm this is working, and have made a flashable zip install method for those less technical of us.

    What this mod does:
    It removes the device ID string check from PortalApp, and enables the webtop option in DockService. Replacing these two apk files effectively allows the webtop to launch without proprietary hardware.
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    What this means to you:
    Webtop mode over any HDMI without an expensive dock.
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    Installation:

    Method 1: Flashable ZIP
    Flash THIS zip.
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    Method 2: ADB install
    Download the package here: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=734235&d=1317262181
    First Get the files to the device and remount /system as rw:
    Code: 
    adb push DockService.apk /mnt/sdcard/
adb push PortalApp.apk /mnt/sdcard/
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

    Backup the original files:
    Code: 
    mv /system/app/DockService.odex /system/app/DockService.odex.bak
mv /system/app/PortalApp.odex /system/app/PortalApp.odex.bak
cp /system/app/DockService.apk /system/app/DockService.apk.bak
cp /system/app/PortalApp.apk /system/app/PortalApp.apk.bak

    Copy the modded files over fix permissions and reboot:
    Code: 
    cp /mnt/sdcard/DockService.apk /system/app
cp /mnt/sdcard/PortalApp.apk /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/DockService.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/PortalApp.apk
reboot
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    Thanks to:
    TopazAaron - For catching a typo in my install script.


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    TopazAaron
    I did this.

    waiting for my bro to let me use the hdmi cable.

    btw i couldnt get system to mount with tho command.
    mount -o rw,remount /system
    i had to use
    mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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    BerkleyJ
    Make a flashable zip now :)

    Also, don't try to do this with root explorer. You'll get force closes without "Portal.apk" :eek:
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    Fenny
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    czonin said:
    Just flashed the .zip and plugged in my HDMI. Nothing happened.
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    Do you have ADB set up, can you post a logcat log?
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    waffleb051
    flashed the zip and it worked like a charm. So well infact i am typing this on Webtop

    Edit: No terminal, I tried ctrl alt t and got an error
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