Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

We are now in an era where online classes are popular, but for students who do not have a computer, or those who have a computer but do not have MATLAB installed, how can they complete the assignments given by the teacher? Below we introduce two methods for everyone to use.

Using MathWorks’ Cloud Computing Platform for Calculations

Two things need to be done: download the MATLAB mobile app and register for a MathWorks account.

1. Download the MATLAB mobile app

Download site for MATLAB mobile: https://ww2.mathworks.cn/products/matlab-mobile.html

Alternatively, you can simply search for MATLAB in the Huawei App Market or the Apple Store. After installation, the following interface will be displayed:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Then click continue to enter the following interface:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

2. Register for a MathWorks account

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

It is important to note that when you register, if it asks for a registration code, just leave it blank.

Once the above two steps are completed, you can start operating on your mobile device. The interface that appears when you open it is the familiar MATLAB command window:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Now let’s perform a few simple tests:

Generate a row vector:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Use the plot command to create a graph:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

In addition to executing commands, file operations can also be performed:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Create a new m-file named matrixinfo and write the following content:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

Click the green triangle arrow at the top to get the following result:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

This is an official guide, so feel free to use it, kids! Of course, one issue to consider is your data usage, which may be relatively high.

Using the Online MATLAB Learning Tool Octave Online

1. Website: https://www.jdoodle.com/execute-octave-matlab-online/

No software installation is required; you just need to know how to use MATLAB and be familiar with MATLAB commands. The interface after opening looks like this:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

You can write code at the top, and the results will be displayed at the bottom:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

However, when you execute plotting commands, it may not work:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

2. Another better website is: https://octave-online.net. A small issue is that it often loses connection and you may need to wait a while to reconnect.

You can log into this website on your mobile device, and of course on a computer as well, which will be more convenient. You can execute any MATLAB command, for example:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

When you click the line break below, you can get the following result:

Running MATLAB on Mobile Devices

This is the unregistered version. Once you register, you will have access to more rich content, and everyone can try it out themselves.

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