SecondScreen Description
SecondScreen is a specialized app aimed at advanced users who regularly link their Android devices to external screens. It seamlessly integrates with your current screen mirroring setup to enhance your viewing experience. With this app, users have the ability to adjust the resolution and pixel density of their device to better suit their TV or monitor, activate desktop mode in Chrome, and even disable the backlight, alongside a host of additional functionalities. However, this application necessitates elevated permissions, which can only be obtained through rooting the device or using adb shell commands. Without root access or adb capabilities, the app will be nonfunctional. It is specifically designed for devices running AOSP or Google experience ROMs, and its performance on devices with manufacturer-customized ROMs is not assured. Importantly, SecondScreen does not include its own screen mirroring features; users may need an MHL/SlimPort adapter or a wireless solution like Miracast or Chromecast for screen mirroring purposes. Overall, SecondScreen stands out as a powerful tool for optimizing the use of Android devices with external displays.
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Key features:
- On-screen watermark
- Full screen-watermark
- Application screen-watermark
- Supports over 500 Applications
- Self-defined content of watermark
- Screen-watermark by condition
- Central administration
- Integration with Active Directory
- Uninstall password for client
- Password management
- Admin delegation
- Self protection for the software
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CrankWheel
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CrankWheel can be used to complement calls from insurance agents, mortgage advisors and solar advisors as well as educators and customer support specialists.
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Cast4TV Miracast
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Miracast Screen Sharing/Mirror
Effortlessly share your screen with a smart TV or a Miracast dongle, like Chromecast, using this one-click application! This app offers a straightforward shortcut and widget that leverages the Miracast screencasting capability found in Android versions 4.2 and later. By using this application, you can easily mirror your screen or utilize the casting option from compatible apps with greater convenience. While the shortcut may not always function perfectly, assistance is available through the help button, providing detailed guidance on screencasting and troubleshooting issues. For additional support, the app includes a FAQ section that can be accessed at any time. Once installed, the "Miracast Widget" will be added, enabling you to directly access the Miracast settings with a single click, allowing you to cast your device's display to a Miracast-compatible external display, such as a TV or monitor. While casting, the widget will show the name of the connected screen, and tapping it again will allow you to disconnect seamlessly. This streamlined process makes sharing your screen a hassle-free experience!
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Pricing
Pricing Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Yes
Integrations
No Integrations at this time
Company Details
Company:
Braden Farmer
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
github.com/farmerbb/SecondScreen
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Product Details
Platforms
Android App
Types of Training
Training Docs
In Person
Customer Support
Online Support
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