Display a Raspbian desktop on Android using VNC

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) can be used as a client/server windowing system to display e.g. a Raspbian desktop on Android.

Software installation

• Install an RPi VNC Server on a Raspberry Pi (apt-get install tightvncserver)
• Install the "bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer" App on Android

Display a Raspbian desktop on Android

• Start the VNC server (type: tightvncserver) on Raspbian (choose credentials)
• Start bVNC on Android (use credentials)

Your session keeps on running even after the network is disconnected.

Note:

• Verify the TCP port used by the VNC server (may vary)
• Take care to properly configure your firewall accordingly.
• You do not (normally) have a mouse on Android which can be unhandy; possibly a USB on-the-go cable hub could be a solution

See also

• How to use an Android tablet as a Raspberry Pi console terminal and internet router
• X Window System