aSPICE: Secure SPICE Client

If you're looking for a secure, open-source solution to manage your QEMU KVM virtual machines remotely, aSPICE is the tool you need. Whether you're on iOS or macOS, you can now access this powerful SPICE and SSH Remote Desktop client through aSPICE Pro, available on the Apple App Store.

To support the ongoing development of this GPL open-source software, consider purchasing the donation version, aSPICE Pro. If you encounter any issues, please use the "Send email" feature on Google Play to report them directly, rather than leaving a review.

For the latest updates, check out the release notes on GitHub:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/blob/master/bVNC/CHANGELOG-aSPICE

You can also find older versions and report bugs on the same platform:

• Older versions: https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/releases
• Report bugs: https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/issues

If you have any questions, the forum is a great place to get answers, rather than posting in a review:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients

Don't forget to explore bVNC, another powerful tool from the same developer:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freebVNC

If you experience any issues with your mouse pointer syncing with your taps, consider using the "Simulated Touchpad" input mode or adding an "EvTouch USB Graphics Tablet" to your virtual machine. Here's how to do it:

• Using virt-manager: Navigate to View -> Details, then select Add Hardware -> Input -> EvTouch USB Graphics Tablet.
• Command-line option: Add -device usb-tablet,id=input0 when running your virtual machine.

aSPICE is a versatile, secure, and SSH-capable client that leverages the LGPL-licensed native libspice library. Here are some of its key features:

• Connect to any SPICE-enabled QEMU virtual machine, regardless of the guest OS.
• Master password support (aSPICE Pro).
• MFA/2FA SSH authentication (aSPICE Pro).
• USB Redirection (aSPICE Pro).
• Audio support.
• Multi-touch control for remote mouse interactions, including one-finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click.
• Sound support (configurable in Advanced Settings).
• Right and middle-dragging without lifting the initial tap.
• Scrolling with a two-finger drag.
• Pinch-zooming capabilities.
• Dynamic resolution adjustments for seamless desktop reconfiguration during connection.
• Full rotation support, with the option to lock rotation on your device.
• Multi-language support.
• Comprehensive mouse support on Android 4.0+.
• Full desktop visibility even when the soft keyboard is extended.
• SSH tunneling for enhanced security and access to machines behind firewalls.
• Optimized UI for various screen sizes, including tablets and smartphones.
• Samsung multi-window support.
• SSH public/private key support, including importing RSA and DSA keys.
• Automatic session saving for connections.
• Multiple scaling modes, including Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One.
• Various input modes, including Direct, Simulated Touchpad, and Single-handed.
• Long-tap for multiple click and drag options in single-handed mode.
• On-screen Ctrl/Alt/Tab/Super and arrow keys.
• Send ESC key using your device's "Back" button.
• D-pad support for arrow navigation, including rotation for some Bluetooth keyboards.
• Minimum zoom fits the screen and snaps to 1:1 during zooming.
• FlexT9 and hardware keyboard support.
• In-app help for setting up new connections and understanding input modes.
• Compatible with Hackerskeyboard (available on Google Play).
• Import/Export settings functionality.
• Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, Start Button, and Ctrl+Space capture.

Planned features include clipboard integration for seamless copy/pasting between your device and the virtual machine.

For detailed instructions on setting up SPICE on Linux, refer to these resources:

• Red Hat: http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/SPICE
• Ubuntu's Canonical: http://askubuntu.com/questions/60591/how-to-use-spice

For those interested in the codebase, it's available on GitHub:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients