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Translating Keyboard Inputs
For international users connecting from one language zone to another, AnyDesk has a feature for translating the keyboard layout.For example a user in Poland using a polish keyboard layout can connect to a machine in France which is using a french keyboard layout and work regardless of the different keyboard layouts.In most cases there is no need for user interaction with the keyboard setting. Only in some cases it is necessary to manually choose the keyboard translation mode.
Automatic
This setting enables 1:1 mode if the keyboard layouts on both machines partaking in the session are the same and enables translation mode if the keyboard layouts differ. The setting is automatically detecting keyboard layout changes of the operating system. If you encounter problems with certain programs, please try to select a keyboard mode manually.
1:1 mode
In 1:1 mode, all keys are mapped from the local to the remote keyboard based on their position. For example, the key q on a english keyboard (qwerty) will insert the character a if connected to a machine with a french keyboard layout (azerty). This mode is not feasible for office work but it can be useful when playing games which depend on the exact location of a key.
Auto-Translate Mode
When auto-translate mode is active, all keys will be transmitted to the remote side as if the local keyboard layout would be active on the remote side. This mode might cause problems with certain programs (for example video games), because these programs process the exact key position (scancode).
Keyboard Shortcuts
Note:
Keyboard shortcuts (e.g. copy/paste) have to be used with the keys that are valid on the remote device's operating system.For example copy on MacOS with CMD+C, but paste on Windows with CTRL+V.
AnyDesk can be controlled using several key combinations.
Hotkeys (Windows-only)
To invoke a command, hold the keys ctrl+alt+shift at the same time and then press one of the following keys:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
1..9 | Select tab [number pressed] |
Return or F11 | Toggle full-screen mode |
C | Open chat menu |
S | Toggle sound transmission |
I | Toggle input state (allow/disallow input) |
P | Save screenshot |
M | Show/hide mouse cursor |
F2 | View Mode - Default(1:1 Pixel) |
F3 | Select view mode 'shrink' |
F4 | Select view mode 'stretch' |
Del | Send CTRL+ALT+DEL |
Left/Right Arrow | Iterate between remote monitors |
NUMPAD 1..9 | Switch to a specific remote monitor |
For example, to log on to a remote machine you can simply press ctrl+alt+shift+del.
Mouse Shortcuts
Double clicking a monitor tab switches to full screen mode.
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- 4Settings
- 6Troubleshooting
| AnyDesk for Android |
|---|
| Required Android: outgoing connections 4.4 or higher, |
| Remote Control: 7 or higher |
| AnyDesk on Google Play |
Warning: As of Android 10 and depending on the smartphone provider, 8 and 9, users will get an Android security prompt regarding casting when connecting to the Android device. For most, this message is unskippable and requires the end user to manually accept the prompt before the connecting user is able to establish the session.
| Setup and ID | The ID is created on the initial startup and remains valid until you remove the application. |
|---|---|
| Auto Discovery | Devices using AnyDesk are automatically displayed. See: Discovery |
| Unattended Access | Unattended access is also available for Android Setup the unattended password in the security settings. |
Pie Menu
During the session, a pie menu indicated by the AnyDesk logo provides the session settings.
Double-tap the button to move it on the screen.Hold on a Pie Menu Item to get the tooltip.
- The Settings Menu consists of:
- Settings
- Select Input Type
- Choose Monitor
- Actions
- Close session
Anydesk Mobile App
Settings
Settings from the Pie Menu override the settings taken care of from the Main Menu
and are valid for the current session ID.
Choose Remote Monitor
Choose which display to view when remote device has multiple monitors.
Actions Menu
Actions menu indicated by lightening offers functions to be triggered on the remote device:
- Take a screenshot
- Upload file to clipboard on remote device.
- Download file from clipboard of remote device.
- Request elevation (UAC in Windows)
- Send Ctrl + Alt + Del (SAS)
- VPN
- Privacy
Close Session
Tap the session Menu This will close the connection.
Change Input Type
Open Menu and swipe to the Input Tile From top:
- Special keyboard like F1, Windows-Key, Tab, etc.
- open keyboard (Keyboard which you have installed on your Android device)
Items below are the three Input methods
- Mouse mode - (default for Android to Desktop) emulates a mouse.
- Touchpad mode - control your remote device like a touchpad with swipes.
- Touch to Touch mode - (default for Android to Android)
- Translate mouse input to touch input - default settings to enable mouse to touch translation.
- Gestures:
Mouse and Touchpad mode:
- One-finger swipe moves the mouse
- Two-finger swipe zooms the image.
- Three-finger swipe scrolls
- Single tap for left mouse-click
- Hold for right-mouse-click
- Three-finger tap for middle-click
Anydesk Mobile To Mobile Control Center
Android Hotkeys
To invoke a command, open the keyboard settings in a session or hold the keys ctrl+alt+shift at the same time and press one of the following keys:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| F5/Home/Pos1 | Android Home |
| F6/Backspace | Android Back |
| F7 | Volume Down |
| F8 | Volume Up |
| F9/Escape | Android Power |
| F10 | Android Menu |
| End | Android DPAD Center |
Main Menu and Settings
Open the main menu by swiping from the left on the start-screen
or by tapping the three-stripe button on the top left.
- Address Book - If a licensed custom client is used
- Session Recordings
- Settings
- Tutorial
- Help (support.anydesk.com)
- About AnyDesk
- Quit AnyDesk
Settings
The Settings on Android are based on the Settings of AnyDesk on Windows.
For usability, available options are tailored for Android.
| General | Choose an alias and if it should be displayed instead of the ID. |
|---|---|
| Security | Set interactive access, unattended access, Two-Factor authentication, standard permissions, discovery behavior and Settings protection by device password or biometric authentication. |
| Privacy | Choose username and image. |
| Input | Automatic Keyboard: Choose if keyboard appears when text input field is tapped. Choose Touch Mode: Mouse or Touchpad |
| Display | Choose whether to show remote cursor Quality:
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| Audio | Choose whether microphone is transmitted. Choose whether audio from remote client will be transmitted. |
| Connection | Connection Settings to setup Proxy and connection behavior.
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| Recording | Choose to record session at startup
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Using AnyDesk with managed Profiles (Work Profile)
Steps to make the plugin AD1 ready for AnyDesk connections to a managed profile (Order is important)
- Make sure the plugin is installed in main profile and in managed profile.
- Make sure the plugin is activated in the accessibility settings.
- Open the plugin inside the main profile. Click on the overflow button and configure the plugin.
- If that does not work, try it from the managed profile. You might need to allow cross profile communication in your MDM solution.
- The relevant filter is:
action='com.anydesk.adcontrol.ad1.CONFIGURE' category='android.intent.category.DEFAULT' - Code example:
filter = new IntentFilter(); filter.addAction('com.anydesk.adcontrol.ad1.CONFIGURE'); filter.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT); int flags = DevicePolicyManager.FLAG_MANAGED_CAN_ACCESS_PARENT | DevicePolicyManager.FLAG_PARENT_CAN_ACCESS_MANAGED; devicePolicyManager.addCrossProfileIntentFilter(getComponentName(context), filter, flags);
- The relevant filter is:
Mobile Device Management
As of version 6.1.10 the AnyDesk Android app can be integrated with Microsoft Intune.
This is currently only available for the standard AnyDesk client, which can then be customized on the Microsoft Intune Web-UI.
On the Microsoft Intune Web-UI all available options are displayed, including short descriptions of how they work and what they do.
For more specific information on how to do this, click here.
Troubleshooting
Plugin can´t be activated
Due to changes by some vendors on Android, a restart of the Android device may be required for the control plugin to be functional.
Android TV Plugin
Warning: Please note that the usage of this workaround is without warranty from AnyDesk, and can harm and even violate the warranty of your device.
In the event that the vendor for Android/Fire TV device has disabled the Accessibility settings, the control plugin for AnyDesk cannot be activated.
AnyDesk can then be used for Remote View only. A possible workaround is to use the adb shell.
The plugin can be enabled using the following command:adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services com.anydesk.adcontrol.ad1/com.anydesk.adcontrol.AccService
More information about adb can be found at the official adb documentation.
Screenrecording Dialog (Android 10+)
Starting with Android 10 and newer, Android forces to accept a Dialog for Screen recording.A workaround to bypass the request is the following adb shell command:
regular version: adb shell appops set com.anydesk.anydeskandroid PROJECT_MEDIA allow
custom client: adb shell appops set com.anydesk.anydeskandroid.custom PROJECT_MEDIA allow
Send Support Information
Send trace files on error or after crash:
- Open the sidebar
- Switch to 'About AnyDesk'
- Choose Send Support Information