how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
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how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
i have 4 desktops, 2 have windows and 2 have mint,
i am able to remote desktop into my two windows desktops from microsoft's rdp app from google play,
but i cannot find any app to log into my 2 mint desktops, both are on mint 18.3
i can remote into my 2 mint desktops from each other using the desktop remmina app, but when i travel i dont want to carry my laptop, mobile is easier
ive tried several mobile apps but none work with mint
anyone know any solutions?
i am able to remote desktop into my two windows desktops from microsoft's rdp app from google play,
but i cannot find any app to log into my 2 mint desktops, both are on mint 18.3
i can remote into my 2 mint desktops from each other using the desktop remmina app, but when i travel i dont want to carry my laptop, mobile is easier
ive tried several mobile apps but none work with mint
anyone know any solutions?
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- JoeFootball
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Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) should be the same regardless of application or OS, hence a protocol.minty_22 wrote:i can remote into my 2 mint desktops from each other using the desktop remmina app, but when i travel i dont want to carry my laptop, mobile is easier
Remmina supports several protocols, RDP being one, but I don't know what it defaults to. When your two LM boxes connect via Remmina, is it via RDP?
Joe
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
no, i am not using rdp for the linux machines,
when i look at the remmina settings, it says im using VNC to connect with port 5900
when i look at the remmina settings, it says im using VNC to connect with port 5900
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Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
I would say that's your issue with using the RDP mobile app, as VNC uses the RFB protocol.minty_22 wrote:no, i am not using rdp for the linux machines, when i look at the remmina settings, it says im using VNC to connect with port 5900
I don't have Remmina in front of me, but there's got to be a way to set it for RDP.
Joe
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
I haven't used this myself, but it looks like it will do what you intend to:
https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/
Maybe have a look as well at: Five remote access tools for Android
https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/
Maybe have a look as well at: Five remote access tools for Android
- JoeFootball
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Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
philotux's idea is a option as well. The bottom line is, as long as the mobile app and the desktop app are using the same protocol, it should work.
Joe
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Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
@ minty_22JoeFootball wrote: ⤴Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:30 am The bottom line is, as long as the mobile app and the desktop app are using the same protocol, it should work.
You might need to install remmina-plugin-rdp .
You can view a list of available plugins with
Code: Select all
apt-cache search remmina-plugin
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
i wasn't using rdp for linux, i was using .. i think it's called vnc - vino
the app also said it supported vnc, so i was expecting it would work,
i will try out the realvnc on my mint machines and report back here soon to see if it works from my mobile
the app also said it supported vnc, so i was expecting it would work,
i will try out the realvnc on my mint machines and report back here soon to see if it works from my mobile
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
philotux wrote: ⤴Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:22 am I haven't used this myself, but it looks like it will do what you intend to:
https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/
Maybe have a look as well at: Five remote access tools for Android
this isn't free, you need to buy a subscription
im looking for a free way to connect to my desktop,
im using vino as server and remmina as the viewer
i can already connect to it for free by using a laptop, just not mobile
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
Looks like to be free for home users, but maybe you are looking for professional/enterprise use. Then it'll cost €.minty_22 wrote: ⤴Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:30 pmphilotux wrote: ⤴Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:22 am I haven't used this myself, but it looks like it will do what you intend to:
https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/
Maybe have a look as well at: Five remote access tools for Android
this isn't free, you need to buy a subscription
im looking for a free way to connect to my desktop,
im using vino as server and remmina as the viewer
i can already connect to it for free by using a laptop, just not mobile
Re: how to access desktop mint from mobile app - remote desktop
you are looking at the "viewer" it's free,
but the "server" is not free,
i think i need the vnc server installed on my mint machine in order to use the viewer,
so the viewer is no good unless i buy a subscription for the server on my mint machine
i installed that company's realvnc "viewer" on my mobile, but when i try to connect it says "the authentication mechanism requested cannot be provided by the computer"
im not sure why i can't connect using this mobile app.
remember, i am able to connect using another linux machine with remmina,
but the "server" is not free,
i think i need the vnc server installed on my mint machine in order to use the viewer,
so the viewer is no good unless i buy a subscription for the server on my mint machine
i installed that company's realvnc "viewer" on my mobile, but when i try to connect it says "the authentication mechanism requested cannot be provided by the computer"
im not sure why i can't connect using this mobile app.
remember, i am able to connect using another linux machine with remmina,