Hi.,
I had seen an app in this forum like drocap2. I want to develop an application like that which captures screen even when the application is running in background.please can one let me how to proceed..
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sridhar bandi  Rank: Android Junior Posts: 9 Join date: Jul 26, 2010 |
Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 26, 2010 11:26:03 AM |
Douglas Carter 
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 26, 2010 3:59:35 PM
From what I have read, your phone has to be rooted in order to take screen captures. If it is rooted, I can point you in the right direction from there.
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sridhar bandi Rank: Android Junior Posts: 9 Join date: Jul 26, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 26, 2010 4:26:34 PM
Hi Douglas
I want to develop a source code like an drocap2. Can u help me how to proceed..? |
Douglas Carter
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 26, 2010 5:35:19 PM — modified on Jul 26, 2010 5:36:20 PM
I'll try and get some more detailed information in a bit, but for now, check out the XDA-Developers forum, and take a look for a rooting guide for your phone.
http://www.xda-developers.com/
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Wyatt Yoss Rank: Class President Posts: 30 Join date: Jun 29, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 26, 2010 6:11:32 PM (via AndroidPIT app)
if you use the home++ beta, you can set the launcher to capture your home screen when you press your camera key. this doesnt require a root, but it only allows use when at home.
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sridhar bandi Rank: Android Junior Posts: 9 Join date: Jul 26, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 27, 2010 6:06:30 AM
Hi douglas,
My phone is already rooted. And I am running out of time friend, please guide me... |
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sridhar bandi Rank: Android Junior Posts: 9 Join date: Jul 26, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 27, 2010 6:07:17 AM
Hi Wyatt Yoss,
Can i get the source code for home++ beta..? |
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Douglas Carter
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 27, 2010 12:26:22 PM — modified on Jul 27, 2010 12:26:56 PM
take a look at this article that gives a walkthrough for screen captures:
http://androidandme.com/2009/02/beginners/guides/how-to-take-screen-shots-from-your-android-device/
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sridhar bandi Rank: Android Junior Posts: 9 Join date: Jul 26, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 28, 2010 6:58:56 AM
Hi
Duglas thanks for your help. i have used that Koush Screen capture. But am getting broken pipe error.. |
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Wyatt Yoss Rank: Class President Posts: 30 Join date: Jun 29, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 30, 2010 12:46:33 AM (via AndroidPIT app)
home++ is an open beta that is available on the market, it will improve a lot over the next few months ive heard since still a "beta" and already supports scrollable widgets.
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Douglas Carter
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 30, 2010 11:10:21 AM Wyatt Yoss home++ is an open beta that is available on the market, it will improve a lot over the next few months ive heard since still a "beta" and already supports scrollable widgets. Does it allow screen capture or something? @sridhar: Googleing how to take a screencapture is a good way to go from here, but maybe this one can help: http://www.androidcentral.com/taking-screenshots-without-root
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Wyatt Yoss Rank: Class President Posts: 30 Join date: Jun 29, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Jul 31, 2010 4:14:44 AM (via AndroidPIT app)
yes, it allows screen capture while at your homescreen, and it is a great launcher, my second favorite to adw launcher.
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aijin28 Rank: School President Posts: 53 Join date: Jul 1, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Aug 15, 2010 9:05:06 AM — modified on Aug 15, 2010 10:30:55 AM
@Wyatt i installed the home++beta but i dont know how to screen cap..i keep pressing the camera button and nothings happening..maybe im doing it wrong
*edit* ok im sorry i just found out how it works great app i like it, wish it can screenshot browsers and anything not just homescreen though and btw what's this root thing i have been hearing it from you guys alot lately and i have no idea what it its..links anyone? |
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Douglas Carter
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Aug 16, 2010 11:49:56 AM
Rooting...yeah. I'm going to have to make a thread on rooting one of these days so I don't have to explain it so often.
Rooting your phone is basically a process where you make yourself a "superuser" on your phone, allowing you to do pretty much whatever you want to, and install whatever you want to. It can be a dangerous process, and if the rooting process is not followed correctly, your phone can be ruined, or "bricked." Almost every phone has a different method for rooting, as they come from several manufacturers, and there are many models. To find a rooting app, you should search on the Android Market for the name of your phone + root. There may not be an app for that yet, though. Another way is to google "your phone's name" and "root method." I would assume your phone has already been rooted, but there is a small possibility it has not been done yet. Let me know if you get started, and what you find.
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aijin28 Rank: School President Posts: 53 Join date: Jul 1, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Aug 16, 2010 1:15:56 PM
hmm i see..i dont know the real advantage of being a "superuser" but im kinda scared when you said there's a possibility it might get bricked. I did a little googling about how to root my phone and they all got this disclaimer about getting the phone bricked so i wont try it just yet but maybe if i need an app that requires to be rooted maybe i will try it later..and thanks for the explaination
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aijin28 Rank: School President Posts: 53 Join date: Jul 1, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Sep 9, 2010 1:25:55 PM @sridhar: Googleing how to take a screencapture is a good way to go from here, but maybe this one can help: http://www.androidcentral.com/taking-screenshots-without-root i tried that tutorial i got stuck on the part where you open the ddms.bat because it cant detect my phone...any suggestions what im missing here? when i run the SDK Setup.exe it says "Failed to fetch URL https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/repository.xml, reason: HTTPS SSL error. You might want to force download through HTTP in the settings." i have installed the java req but not yet the eclipse..is the eclipse a req to install to run the sdk? |
Jeremiah
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Sep 10, 2010 7:05:09 AM — modified on Sep 10, 2010 7:05:59 AM
You can run the sdk/emulator without eclipse: http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/wiki/view/Developing_Android_Apps_without_Eclipse
But it's probably easier for the beginner to use eclipse. To Force Download Through HTTP, click on settings on the list on the left side, then click force http, then save and apply. I've included a screenshot that shows it: 
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aijin28 Rank: School President Posts: 53 Join date: Jul 1, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Sep 20, 2010 6:31:06 PM
argh..so frustrating
thanks for the download tip i did it an it worked i got to update install the sdk, but i got lost again on the installation of usb driver..all these trouble for a homescreen shot -__- ..i guess i will stick to the home++ app much easier 
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Jeremiah
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RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Sep 21, 2010 7:18:36 AM
I found info about how to get the usb drivers working on this forum: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-lite/36561-adb-drivers-galaxy-spica.html
If your still interested in screen capturing more than just the home screen. |
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aijin28 Rank: School President Posts: 53 Join date: Jul 1, 2010 |
RE: Screen Capture in Background. created on Sep 21, 2010 4:32:17 PM — modified on Sep 21, 2010 4:34:34 PM
waaaa it worked!!! after agonizing hours of experimenting i managed to do it right, thanks Jeremiah for pointing that usb problem topic and not giving up on me
here's a proof of screen shot:  and the good thing here is you can screenshot everything not just the homescreen ^^ |
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