TeamViewer was one of the pioneering programs on Android to control other devices remotely, especially computers. Not only does it show some controls to direct the mouse and write on the PC, but it also transferred to the mobile screen what we did on the other device. That’s fine but what if we told you that you can control a mobile remotely?
Correct, the answer is yes. TiemViewer allows directing a mobile from another mobile. It is a function that was not previously in the application, so it is a very interesting novelty to take advantage of. We just have to follow a few simple steps to get this new option.
How to control a mobile remotely
It is a function that was not there before since a plugin for Quicksupport, one of the variants that TeamViewer has among its large suite implemented in the Play Store. This plugin in QuickSupport will be the one that allows to control a mobile remotely, so the steps to follow will be very simple, as is obvious.
- The first thing to do is install TeamViewer QuickSupport and TeamViewer Universal Add-On on the phones you want to control.
- After you install both tools on your mobile, open TeamViewer QuickSupport.
- The tool will ask you for the typical permissions to adjust the settings that TeamViewer can display on other apps. Click on the button to activate this option and you’re done.
- After having marked those settings, an ID will appear on the screen with which people can connect to your device. In this way, you will have the possibility of receiving support on your Android to solve any problem.
How to connect to another mobile in TeamViewer
The first step is complete. Once the QuickSupport app is configured, you should know how connect your terminal with another mobile, for which you have to take very few steps to achieve it, in this way we can help someone with your terminal in the case of low battery or the panel is broken by a blow.
- You must enter a link provided by TeamViewer for connect to that terminal specific.
- A box will appear to enter a address ID to the device you want to connect.
- If you don’t have the application installed TeamViewer for Remote Control, the website will take you to the Play Store for you to download. Therefore, there are three apps in total that you must install on your device, it is the least positive of this. Once the password is entered, you will already have full control of the other mobile.
Phones compatible with this TeamViewer function
It is also true that not all mobiles can enjoy the option of controlling a mobile remotely from TeamViewer, although practically any model with Android 7.0 or higher is capable of doing so without problem. Here is the list of manufacturers:
- Samsung
- Motorola
- LG
- Sony
- Blackberry
- Acer
- Asus
- Lenovo
- HTC
- Huawei
- ZTE
- Oppo
- Xiaomi
