Have to allow each time with host app

I just installed the Teamviewer Host app on my Pixel 4 running Android 11. Each time I connect to my phone from my PC, the phone pops up with attached warning, and I have to tap 'Start Now' before I can control the phone. I have to tap 'Start Now' physically on my phone, which means I can only remote control my phone if I have it with me in my hand. I want to be able to leave it out in the other room, which I believe is the point of the Host app?

Does anyone know how I can accomplish true unnattended access with the Host app? I'm assuming there is some way to disable this warning, or 'auto-allow' it? Thanks in advance!!!!

Edit: Since I couldn't find any results googling for the exact phrase Start recording or casting with Host I thought I should add the text in here for indexing

warning that appears on phone and must tap 'Start now' before I can remote control my device

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Chisa_R

Hi @stychy,

Welcome to our community! 😊

Thank you for reaching out, and we’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re experiencing. We understand how important it is for you to have reliable, independent access to your mobile device, and we appreciate you sharing your situation with us.

In general, once the setup for unattended access is completed correctly on a remote device, you should be able to initiate sessions without needing to confirm anything on the device itself.

To help us assist you better, would it be possible for someone to help check whether the unattended access setup has been completed properly by following the steps in this article? — connection to mobile devices

If everything appears to be set up correctly, could you kindly let us know:

The manufacturer of your phone
The operating system version it’s running

In some cases, certain device security systems (such as Samsung Knox) may restrict unattended access. If your device falls into this category, please refer to this guide for further steps: Set up remote control for Samsung Knox devices via your MDM

Please let me know if the issue persists.

Chisa

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Chisa_R

Hi @eortegaz,
Welcome to the TeamViewer Community😊

The procedure mentioned in your post requires enabling Developer Mode on the device. Please note that this is not standard, nor officially supported or endorsed by TeamViewer, as we comply with the limitations imposed by the operating system.

If users choose to implement this workaround, it must be applied manually on each individual device and involves altering the device’s default operating system behavior. Therefore, we strongly emphasize that this method may carry certain risks and should only be undertaken at the user's own discretion, with a full understanding of the potential consequences.

Best regards,

Chisa

Chisa_R

Hi @stychy,

Welcome to our community! 😊

In general, once the setup for unattended access is completed correctly on a remote device, you should be able to initiate sessions without needing to confirm anything on the device itself.

If everything appears to be set up correctly, could you kindly let us know:

The manufacturer of your phone
The operating system version it’s running

Please let me know if the issue persists.

Chisa

stychy

hi there I am contacting you because of my phone every time I want to connect to it is now asking me for permission for screen recorded the reason I purchased a TeamViewer license was because I am paralyzed from the neck down and the only way for me to be able to control my phone is with TeamViewer host usi g unattended accessIt has been a true Lifeline to me as I can be left on my own and I have all control over my mobile phone if I ever need to contact any of my caregivers in emergency I have even purchased and new phone hoping that it would work without someone here to press start recording screen as I am on my own obviously most people can easily click the start screen recording option unfortunately because of my condition I cannot do this it really has a will affect my ability to communicate if I am left on my own I am so stressed out About all this I don't know what to do up from email you and ask what's going on I really need an option to be able to control my phone I cannot use my arms to click start screen recording I hope you Understand my circumstances please advise me on what to do going forward as I feel helpless at the moment and so stressed out because of it I am not the usual customer I hope you can understand I look forward to your response

Just sent this to teamviewer i cant use my arms at all so…

JRTuttle4

I know you posted this several years ago, but thank you! This is a much easier option and it worked. I no longer have to tap "Start" on the Host device each time and can now access it from another location.

eortegaz

Quite an old thread, but I figured this would help people get their ADB working (Windows).

Instead of going the Shizuku/AppOps route, the easiest way is to setup ADB and execute a single shell command to grant TeamViewer the PROJECT_MEDIA permission.

If you don't know how to do that, here's a quick tutorial:

On Android:

Enable developer settings:
- Settings -> About phone -> Software information (may vary by manufacturer) -> tap "Build number" seven times. You'll get a notification "You are now a developer!"
Enable Wireless debugging and start pairing:
- Settings -> Developer Settings (new menu) -> Wireless debugging -> toggle on. Select "pair with code." Take note of your IP, pairing port and pairing code.

On Windows:

Open PowerShell (Win + R -> type "powershell")
Let it auto-install Nexus Tools (ADB) by typing:
- iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https'+'://raw.githubusercontent.com/corbindavenport/nexus-tools/main/install.ps1'))
Close and reopen Powershell (reloads path variable)
Pair with Android - type:
- adb pair <IP>:<pairing-port> <code> (from step 1), e.g. adb pair 192.168.0.25:5117 123456
Wireless debugging shows the IP (same as above) with a different connection port (under your device's name). Connect using it:
- adb connect <IP>:<connection-port>
Finally, to give TeamViewer PROJECT_MEDIA permission by typing:
- adb shell appops set com.teamviewer.host.market PROJECT_MEDIA allow

You can grant any app this permission, so it can be used for other apps like this:

adb shell appops set <app-package-name> PROJECT_MEDIA allow

Here's a list of packages for apps that commonly request this permission:

[removed per Community Guidelines]

TLDR; adb shell appops set com.teamviewer.host.market PROJECT_MEDIA allow

Zymotik

Much easier method from https://www.imval.tech/index.php/blog/teamviewer-android-skip-the-confirm

Enable developer mode on your phone (press ten times on the Build version in the system info)
Enable USB debugging in the developer menu
On your computer, with ADB (part of the platform tools, you can find other tutorials online), run the following command: adb shell appops set com.teamviewer.host.market PROJECT_MEDIA allow
Voilà! You can now connect to your Android Smartphone with Teamviewer Host without having to press a confirm button, truly unattended.

JamesHinPhilly

[Updated post 11:38 a.m. 24Jul22] - The information posted above seems dated, as I just found a YouTube video titled "Unattended access from mobile to mobile using Teamviewer 2021." As the first person asking the question pondered it seems like the whole point to this is to be able to access another phone (or other device) without the need to physically give permission from the Host device. Anyway...this YouTube video appears to be the solution (you simply download "Teamviewer Host" to the Host phone. My problem is, for some unexplained reason, I cannot get the Teamviewer Host app to download to my phone. That is my question - Does anyone know why I would not be able to download this app [Note, I get a simple error message that cannot downloan now, "try again." And I have successfully downloan many many apps from Google Play.]

[Original post (not answered) from 9:35 a.m. 24Jul22] In the solution provided above what is ADB, and Shizuku, and App Ops (you are talking over my head of sorts with shorthand)? Please give step-by-step instructions for how to get these apps (i.e., ADB, Shizuku and App Ops) on to my android phone (I am trying to control one phone from another phone without the Host being required to provide physical permission EACH time).

gatesps

You can also just run this ADB command:

adb shell appops set com.teamviewer.host.market PROJECT_MEDIA allow

Oleksandr_1

Many thanks @smpl! This solution works for me to!

ccandiotes

This solution worked for me too. Thanks @smpl for the steps and @fostex909 for the tip to look for host.

Zetrad

https://community.teamviewer.com/English/discussion/comment/105466#Comment_105466

This work-around worked for me. I have 2 identical Galaxy Tab A Tablets I use in trucks for ELD and this worked to access both with out the security popup!

Thanks

LindonMorris

Many thanks smpl!

fostex909

Thank you smpl for this solution! This has worked for me on a Samsung Tab A.

Under App Ops, the app I had to search for was "Host" since I had the Teamviewer Host app installed on my Tab A. Once I was in there I was able to see the PROJECT_MEDIA permission and allowed it.

For anyone else doing this on a Samsung Tab A, I had to connect the ADB via Powershell from my Win10 laptop twice and then had a successful connection. (Hold Shift and Right Mouse click in the ADB folder on Win10 to open a different menu and the "Open Powershell Window here" option is present.)

I now have full Unattended Remote Access to the Tab A without the annoying popup.

Cheers! 🍺

Xav0

Same problem here... "unattended" but asking for permission...

smpl

Ok, I found the solution:

https://support.google.com/android/thread/13791498?hl=en&msgid=62539685

install ADB on your computer
install Shizuku on your phone, open Shizuku, "view command," copy command, close Shizuku
Install (and purchase) App Ops on phone
Enable Developer options on your phone
Allow USB debugging on your phone (in Developer options)
Connect phone to computer via USB cable
Open terminal window on computer in ABD folder, and type in the command that you copied from Shizuku
Open App Ops, look for application you want to allow PROJECT_MEDIA for, and allow PROJECT_MEDIA
Close App Ops. You're done.

You don't have to purchase App Ops. Free version is enough.
It works perfectly for me.

Sławek

davidbtooks314

Bump!! Same problem here. Trying to log into covid grandma's tablet