SDSRemoteDisplay Android App

[x1sspic]

"all I would have to do is download the release 1.52 file, go to where the file was saved and click on it to install?"

That is correct. Due to security restrictions, you will likely be met with a message preventing the installation. On my phone the message contained a direct link to enable installation of 'unknown app' from the files app that I use. I simply toggled this on, swiped back, and clicked on the apk, which then successfully installed SDSRemoteDisplay. On my device, you can also go to the app info settings page (for the app that you are installing from - typically your web browser or files app) and toggle this setting (install unknown apps).

 

[W1SPG]

I guess I should just bite the bullet and put it on Google play

 

[dmfalk]

I guess I should just bite the bullet and put it on Google play

Depends on whether you want to keep it free or not. Google Play charges developers, even when something's free, so some have gone to adding ads, even from ad sources that aren't exactly on the up-and-up, just to pay developer fees.

 

[W1SPG]

To put it on Google play, I need to do a "closed beta" first. Which means I need 20 beta testers. Anyone want to volunteer?
If so, send me an email to W1SPG.Radio at gmail.com. I think all I need is your email address.

Not sure what the testing involves, probably just installing the app and telling me if it doesn't work

Thanks

 

[W1SPG]

To put it on Google play, I need to do a "closed beta" first. Which means I need 20 beta testers. Anyone want to volunteer?
If so, send me an email to W1SPG.Radio at gmail.com. I think all I need is your email address.

Not sure what the testing involves, probably just installing the app and telling me if it doesn't work

Thanks

I only got one response, so I will not be able to publish the app on Google Play. Have to stick to sideloading.

 

[WatnNY]

I only got one response, so I will not be able to publish the app on Google Play. Have to stick to sideloading.

I didn't see your post until today. Did you say it was like $25 for you to post it on Google play? Heck, I would gladly pay half of that for you for my donation to a great product! I think I have read quite a few people on here say they would like to donate to you, so that should be more than enough to cover the fee, unless I misread something...

 

[WatnNY]

So, with the help of x1sspic (I owe that man a cup of coffee!), I was able to get the app downloaded (easy-peasy once you know where to go to get the file!). The app connected to my SDS-100 (to Samsung S20) the first time. When I first plugged them together the font size was too big (see first picture), so I had to reduce the font size on the phone to the smallest possible to get it so most of the words are on the screen (see second picture). All of the touch screen buttons work perfectly. The only thing I can't get the display to do, is go into landscape mode. I'll keep playing to see how to get it to do that.

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WiSPG, if you want to try Beta Testers again, feel free to add me to the list.

I think all of us who have downloaded the app and are using it should donate to W1SPG so they can put the app on Google Play! I'm willing to donate if told where to!

 

[cpfinlay]

Works on Samsung 24 Ultra (latest OS updates previously applied). Understanding the differences between USB and Wi-Fi, would it be much effort to add Wi-Fi or would it require a different app? I used to use Uniden's Siren back in the day. It was poorly coded but it worked on certain older phones.

 

[crippledchicken]

That is some fine work/skill! I have a S22 Ultra I might try it.

 

[W1SPG]

Works on Samsung 24 Ultra (latest OS updates previously applied). Understanding the differences between USB and Wi-Fi, would it be much effort to add Wi-Fi or would it require a different app? I used to use Uniden's Siren back in the day. It was poorly coded but it worked on certain older phones.

No current plans to do that

 

[WatnNY]

That is some fine work/skill! I have a S22 Ultra I might try it.

Did it work for you?

 

[WatnNY]

Is anyone else getting a "low USB voltage warning" and scanning stops sometimes? This does not always happen. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Ubbe]

Is anyone else getting a "low USB voltage warning" and scanning stops sometimes? This does not always happen. What am I doing wrong?

If you get too much voltage drop in the USB cable then that low USB voltage warning will be displayed. Avoid having the battery charger function on to reduce the amount of current needed. Bad USB cables could have poor shielding and the USB data signal leaks out and interfere with reception so that the squelch thinks that there's a signal and stops scan. So both cases comes from a bad quality USB cable.

/Ubbe

 

[W1SPG]

Is anyone else getting a "low USB voltage warning" and scanning stops sometimes? This does not always happen. What am I doing wrong?

I get it on my SDS100 when the charging line is disconnected from the OTG Y cable. Check your connections

It's very annoying.

 

[WatnNY]

If you get too much voltage drop in the USB cable then that low USB voltage warning will be displayed. Avoid having the battery charger function on to reduce the amount of current needed. Bad USB cables could have poor shielding and the USB data signal leaks out and interfere with reception so that the squelch thinks that there's a signal and stops scan. So both cases comes from a bad quality USB cable.

/Ubbe

Thanks Ubbe. It's a cheap USB cable from eBay. Sometimes works with no problems, other times after a while of usage I suddenly get the error.

 

[WatnNY]

I get it on my SDS100 when the charging line is disconnected from the OTG Y cable. Check your connections

It's very annoying.

I will have to check that next time. I'm also told a cheap USB cable can do it, too.

Mike