Thread: Using x11vnc despite blank screen/screen off?
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Rob1n is offline Rob1n
2010-02-11 , 10:51
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Originally Posted by boudjere View Post
I really would like using x11vnc to use my n900 sitting next to me on the desktop at my workplace without touching it .

The problem is: Every time the screen turns blank/off, I cannot wake it up without physically touching the phone. Do I really have to set the phone to keep the screen lit all the time or is there a command line switch for x11vnc or some other way to export the screen contents to vnc despite a blank phone display?
x11vnc just patches in to receive screen updates. I assume that the screen updates are completely disabled when the screen is locked (which saves power), so there's nothing for x11vnc to pick up. I think you're out of luck on this one .