Before you read the post. Please confirm you have a spare phone to continue this project.
Prepare List:
- Spare phone
- USB-Hub
- USB-B cable
- Phone charge cable
- Phone holder
Software
https://github.com/feelfreelinux/octo4a
Steps:
Download the Octo4A then install it.
Usually, you need to enable "Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources"
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235185-931611-4569c64cf622bae7ee231c7aa8ea926.jpg)
Click "INSTALL OCTOPRINT"
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235151-962350-d4029f661440157661f9862cc7463a4.jpg)
Click"Enable anonymous bug reporting"
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235282-616573-image.png)
Disable battery optimization
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235332-285196-image.png)
Let app always run in background
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235378-872951-image.png)
Enable autostart for the apps
![](https://forums.gratkit.com/assets/files/2022-09-15/1663235472-828176-805f30465b4f9391800ee0a3c68d0be.jpg)
FAQ:
If you are using MIUI then you can lock the app to avoid it being killed when the screen is locked or in the background.
If your phone supports a wireless charger. You can use the wireless charger for your phone and install it to your phone holder.
Please make sure your PC and phone are under the same gateway.