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Questions tagged [web-server]

Questions about serving requests by Android devices over http or related protocols.

A web server is a software or hardware which can serve (respond) requests over protocols commonly related to the World Wide Web, most commonly https or http.

Most Android devices can work as a web server, but it requires apps.

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How to set up a host to IP mapping on unrooted Android?

I've a website running on my computer, and I want to test it from my Nexus 7 tablet. I.e. over the local WiFi LAN. If I type in the IP address it connects, but shows the wrong web site, because I'm using named virtual hosting. So, what I want to do…
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Can I run a webserver on an android device?

You can make a Web server on your router providing that you rewrite its firmware with a free DD-WRT, Tomato, etc. You can also run a on a raspberry pi, given that you can run a Web server on any device provided it runs a Linux. Can I run a Web…
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SSH Key generation

How do I generate a pair of SSH keys to be able to use in several apps (Juice SSH, Turbo, etc) to access my remote host? I've tried generating them with Connectbot, JuiceSSH and on a Linux machine, but none seem to work... EDIT: I've generated the…
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Turn a Android Phone with broken screen into dedicated Web server

I have a Nexus 4 with a broken LCD/Digitizer, I have no control via touch at all. The other parts of the phone are functional. Now, what I want to do and hope is possible is to clear the phone and install some Linux distro via Usb. The trick is, I…
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Record video and send it to server

I want to record a video, and stream it directly to the server while recording (i.e. the video should be saved on the server, not necessarily locally on the Android device). How can this be accomplished? The built-in camera app does not seem to…
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Accessing a web server running in Android emulator from my local machine

I'm trying to access a web server running on the Android emulator from my machine. I know the reverse i.e., how to access the server running on my local machine from the Android emulator (using 10.0.2.2). I have searched a lot about this stuff but…
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HTTP servers with scripting support on Android

I'm looking to host simple web apps on my smartphone in a group (like a LAN party, just not as hardcore). Because of both lack of portability and lack of specific programming skills, I can't just develop a client app to play. Therefore, I need a…
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Setting up an Android device as file server

I have a spare Android device which I always leave at home. I wonder if i can use it as a file server using its mobile hotspot because I don't have a router and internet at home. Friends always come and always ask to share a few MP3s. I'd like them…
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Can't access tethered server from Android browser. (Time out or "URL blocked")

Synopsis: Trying to access local web development server connected by WiFi to Android tether. Everything seems to be connected and operating correctly, but phone's web browser times out when accessing local server. Context: I've got an Android device…
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UPNP over the internet?

I have a home media server running minidlna daemon, and I can stream media to my android phone when I am connected to the home LAN, but I can't seem to be able to do it over the internet. I'm using BubbleUPNP and I've already forwarded the ports on…
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Android webserver via usb not wifi

I was wondering is there a way to run an android websever via usb? I can find lots of wifi version of this but I would like to use this locally only while the pc is connected to the wifi and have it undetectable. eg via usb. Does anyone know of any…
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Do any SVN servers exist for Android?

Just upgraded to a new phone. So, I have my old one with a cracked screen lying around. Is there any way to run an SVN server on it for a few projects I am working on with a friend? Its low power and small size makes it ideal for a task like this.
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Tablet Genesis 7240 + Android + Bit Web Server dont work

I buyed a table GENESIS 7240 + Android 4.0.3 and I've installed the app named Bit Web Server -- but it is not working correcly, not starting. The App works fine on my Galaxy Note, That proves Its not a problem with the app, but we need it working…
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Why can I access a local webserver on iphone, but not my Android phone?

I have an ESP32 Cam connected to my local wifi. As I understand it, the ESP32 Cam connects to the wifi and runs a webserver which serves up video controls and a video stream. I can access this on my Linux PC, and my daughter's iphone, simply by…
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How to host a public website with my domain name on Android?

I have my own domain name, richardbrowning.cf, and I want to host my own website (using this domain name) on my Android phone. My Android isn't connected to Wi-Fi (I am using Mobile Data). I started locally hosting my website on my Android, (and it…
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