DeskDock

Makes your Android and Computer work together

Florian Draschbacher · com.floriandraschbacher.deskdock.free

4.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v1.2.4 4.4 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.4 (27)
Updated: May 21, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 4.4 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 3, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (3 sensitive)
Website: fdmobileinventions.blogspot.com
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

DeskDock is an app by Florian Draschbacher in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: display over other apps, modify shared storage and write settings. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.4

Added support for Android 14

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

DeskDock allows you to share your computer's mouse with your Android devices via a USB cable. The app enables you to control your Android device as if it was an additional monitor for your computer. Simply move your computer's mouse cursor over the screen boundaries to use it with your Android devices. As seen on lifehacker.com, androidpolice.com, androidauthority.com and many more! Features: • Use your computer's mouse with your Android devices • Share clipboard between computer and Android devices • Supports Windows, Linux and macOS • Works on all Android versions starting from 4.1 • NO rooted device required • Shortcut for simulating multitouch • Connect multiple Android devices to one computer • Flexible arrangement of devices • Customizable mouse button actions • Customizable mouse pointer speed PRO Version A PRO version is separately available with these additional features: • Use your computer's keyboard with your Android devices • Drag and Drop: Urls will be opened automatically, APKs will be installed (Drag and Drop does not work with Linux server) • Additional shortcuts for turning off screen, quickly changing volume, screen brightness • No ads DeskDock can be considered the Android equivalent of Universal Control, the feature that implements similar functionality in iPadOS and macOS. This app could also be described as an unofficial successor to ShareKM, or an Android version of Synergy. It could also be described as a Virtual KVM Switch or a Software KVM Switch solution. On Android O and beyond, this app uses an Accessibility Service to display a mouse cursor above the System UI. This service is used exclusively for the described purpose and is an integral requirement to provide a consistent user experience for the users of the application, in particular those who suffer from motor impairment. This app requires a free server application to run on your computer that can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/DeskDockServerW. The Java Runtime version 1.7 or later is needed on the computer. Depending on your system, device drivers may have to be installed. Important: Bugs and problems might cross your way. If something does not work, please do not write bad reviews, but send an email to the support email address listed below or in the app so I actually have a chance to help you or fix the issues. Thanks!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Florian Draschbacher” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 21, 2024
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Florian Draschbacher, OU=Florian Draschbacher, O=Florian Draschbacher, L=Graz, ST=Austria
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B5:92:6A:03:20:AB:72:64:A5:50:B2:88:55:2A:CE:1B:F2:C5:1C:55
File MD540e7f0ce65c8bf59319ceb5c4a3340e3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

DeskDock requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write secure settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

DeskDock APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the DeskDock APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 40e7f0ce65c8bf59319ceb5c4a3340e3.