Improved Android Apps - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3></h3><h2 data-id="general">General</h2><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line"><em>This article applies to all TeamViewer users.</em></p></div></div><p>TeamViewer’s recently improved remote control app for Android delivers a state-of-the-art look and feel. The app for Android received an entirely consistent modern UI through all operating systems. The design applies modern UI Android Material Design standards that combine the classical principles of good design with technology innovation.</p><p>And the design overhaul also brings a few new features: You have now animations added to the UI and a reduced amount of tabs in the main view. The Computers & Contacts list is improved: it shows a list with details for devices and profile pictures.</p><p>From now on, you can use the same QuickSupport and Host apps for all your devices. A new file transfer mode is now also in line with the procedure on your computer.</p><p>As a result, using your mobile device is easy as you can work on the go with TeamViewer and your mobile Android device.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="requirements">Requirements</h2><p>To be able to use these features, you must meet the following requirements:</p><ul><li>You are using TeamViewer 13 or higher</li><li>You are a private user or own a TeamViewer 13 licence (or higher) with the mobile device support addon </li></ul><h3 data-id="requirement-on-the-mobile-device">Requirement on the mobile device</h3><ul><li>Works with Android V 8 and above</li></ul><p>Remote control sessions are available for devices from various manufacturers. If you want to check if your device is among them, read this knowledge base article:</p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"body":"This article applies to all TeamViewer users and customers with a license for Mobile Device Support. General TeamViewer is the only remote connectivity solution offering full unattended access and control for more than 100 brands of Android-based devices! From mobile phones and tablets to commercial-grade devices like…","url":"https:\/\/community.teamviewer.com\/English\/kb\/articles\/4730-supported-manufacturers-for-remotely-controlling-android-devices","embedType":"link","name":"Supported manufacturers for remotely controlling Android devices - TeamViewer Support"}"> <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/4730-supported-manufacturers-for-remotely-controlling-android-devices" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/4730-supported-manufacturers-for-remotely-controlling-android-devices </a> </div><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-2"></h3><h2 data-id="specification">Specification</h2><p>With TeamViewer 13 the UI on your Android device is improved.</p><p>If you need more information on connecting and remotely supporting mobile devices from another mobile device, read this article about <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Connections-From-Mobile-to-Mobile-Devices/ta-p/280" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">connections from mobile to mobile device</a>.</p><p>If you are using a touch screen, read this interesting article on <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Touch-Interactions-vs-Mouse-Interactions-on-Android/ta-p/2846" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">touch interactions versus mouse interactions</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-3"></h3><h2 data-id="how-to-view-the-improved-android-app">How to view the improved Android app</h2><p>1) On your Android mobile device, log in to TeamViewer. There is a fresh new look with fewer tabs to help you be more efficient. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/FZ7YQZS4E38L/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/FZ7YQZS4E38L/image.png" alt="image.png" height="400" width="225" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>2) To activate the file transfer mode, in the main view, click <strong>FILE TRANSFER</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/HAELRHEAPZ4Z/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/HAELRHEAPZ4Z/image.png" alt="image.png" height="400" width="225" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>3) Click <strong>Computers</strong>, to check the Computers & Contacts list. The new appearance makes it quicker and easier to search for your contact or device.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2795i7CFEDD45FDF25DE3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2795i7CFEDD45FDF25DE3.jpg" alt="computers-and-contacts-list-bearb.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
