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I have done various searches but I cant find quite the answer I am looking for. What I want is a GPS sleve that will allow me to use the XDA I while I am biking. It must be able to run of the XDA power and it should use the normal GPS software/maps/talking stuff...
I have seen some CF stuff, but the CF slot is at the bottom of the XDA so that probably makes it no good.. Or am I looking at this wrong?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Edy
Aside from the CF Jacket there's no other portable option for the XDA. You could use a CF GPS with an external antenna though, quite a few CF GPS have this option, the Globalsat BC-307 does and is frequently listed on eBAy at very reasonable prices.
There is no cf slot on the xda neither is there an option to add one, there is no gps sleeve that I know of either. The xda 2 has the option for a backpack which has a cf slot but i hear there are numerous incompatability issues with cf cards announced as "unrecognized device" or simply not seen at all.
The xda has a secure digital slot without IO capability so you cannot use sd card gps either. The xda 2 has SDIO slot.
Thanks guys and sorry for the typo... I of course ment to say SD card.
So no IO on the SD card... So for the XDA I it must be a car system or nothing? Is there anyway of running the XDA I as a portable GPS?
Ah sorry, with you mentioning CF I wrongly assumed there was a similar CF Backpack available for the original XDA.
As there isn't then your only other option is a handheld GPS connected to the XDA via a serial - null model - serial cable, maps on SD card. This isn't exactly a compact solution though.
Is there a solution you would recommend for this?
I want one system for the car and one for out and about on bike and hikeing. Sounds like I am gonna need to buy two systems - not a problem, but obviously I would like to save some money if I need to double my gadgets - only so much I can slip past the wife...
So, what would be your recomended XDA gps setup for car?
And what would be your recomebded xda gps setup for hiking/biking?
BTW - Thanks for all the help so far.
Why wouldn't a Bluetooth GPS be an answer?
this is sd and gps
http://www.semsons.com/itsdgpsrecxt.html
Thanks for the link, but it wont work for me because (as stated above) the XDA I does not support SDIO :-(
Also no bluetooth on the XDA I...
Any other suggestions... Keep em rolling, even if I am not getting an answer I am learning a lot about the XDA and GPS.
Edy
You only have one connection option for your XDA; serial. So you have to deal with a GPS that does serial, and power it.
If you're willing to upgrade to an XDA II, then you have a lot of choices; SD, serial, BT.
The price difference at the moment doesnt make the XDA II a good deal for me.... 49? for xda I... 399 for xda II... I know the II is a better phone, but the deal for I is too good to ignore.
So, say we stick with I, what are my serial GPS options outside of a car system ... which I intend to buy anyway. - In fact this looks like the car solution I need...
http://shop.wangtao.co.uk/info.aspx?ads=gps
Now all I need is a bike/hiking solution running on serial.
As I posted earlier, with serial being your only option and as you require a solution that does not require external power then you are limited to using a handheld GPS receiver that has NMEA out.
You can then connect this to your XDA and use it to drive an app such as Memory-Map. You coudl also use this set-up in car and power the GPS via 12v to save on batteries.
Thanks for the extra info Darren. So whats your recomendation for a good but cheap handheld GPS receiver that has NMEA out?
The eTrex range from Garmin are good value and even the base model has NMEA Out, see http://www.garmin.com/products/etrex/ .
Thanks for that, I'll check it out.
Hi all,
These forums have been a great help over the last months, but I recently re-flashed my device to start with a clean slate, so I used the T-mobile 1.13 NL version (which, for whatever reason, is actually english).
For whatever reason, my spectec wifi card is no longer working. The device still sees tha card, but is cannot connect to any networks. I read a random post on another site that t-mobile is intentionally blocking the use of wifi on the rom, but I find that hard to believe since my brother has a T-mobile device with the wifi working full well, and since T-mobile themselves operate commercial hotspots.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Do you know of any drivers for your Wi-Fi card? The T-Mobile ROM may lack some fringe features such as these... try finding and installing them first. (And no, I don't actually have a wi-fi card but I thought I should just say something helpful first )
Hi,
I hv the same problem as well after upgrading to 1.13ROM+1.13 Radio & big storage. I am using Spectec 802.11b WLAN card n downloaded the driver from spectec website, mine is a Dopod 828+. Anyway your guide on the magician ROM upgrade is a lifesaver! Kudos to you, toomuchdogfur!!
Alex
alexhee19 said:
Hi,
I hv the same problem as well after upgrading to 1.13ROM+1.13 Radio & big storage. I am using Spectec 802.11b WLAN card n downloaded the driver from spectec website, mine is a Dopod 828+. Anyway your guide on the magician ROM upgrade is a lifesaver! Kudos to you, toomuchdogfur!!
Alex
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Well there you go!
And thanks for that ! Though you might want to put that post on the guide's thread, as its continuosly being buried by all the questions (I really wish someone would sticky it!).
yo. a few Qs:
1. can I flash the rom on this to one of the roms here with WM6.1?
2. using the default rom, I am trying to tether via bluetooth. A am able to tether via usb cable fine. I dont believe there is a bluetooth serial port profile for this verizon version of the vox, is there a way to enable it via the registry?
Thanks
doesnt seem like anyone knows the answer to these questions, i have tried posting them elsewhere and no one replys there either. can anyone at least answer the bluetooth question?
If it is a Vox then it should be possible to flash all ROMs here. You just have to do the USPL! Look around in the forum, you should find all information you need. Also consider the wiki!
there is a registry hack somewhere on the forum for the serial port profile. I'll update this post later when i find it.
Isn't SMT5800 a CDMA device?
All ROMS here are for the GSM version i guess.
But the Docs 6.1 ROM does not have the Radio. So in theory you should be able to flash it, but I am not sure.
You should ask this to any ROM cooker.
frauhottelmann?
oh frauhottelmann you posted on this.
It came after i posted the reply.
Hm if it is CDMA then I don't know about flashing. The problem is that it might need other drivers. We need more information if it uses the same chipset, which I doubt!
It has a faster processor MSM7500 (400 Mhz)
It has a different phone controller than S710.
SMT5800 has Qualcomm MSM7500
S710 has TI TMS320C54x
and it does not have Wi-Fi.
prajith said:
It has a faster processor MSM7500 (400 Mhz)
It has a different phone controller than S710.
SMT5800 has Qualcomm MSM7500
S710 has TI TMS320C54x
and it does not have Wi-Fi.
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I guess Alphafox you should forget about the flashing!
There should be a forum for SMT5800 somewhere..
thanks for the replys guys, I dont think any of the roms here will work as this phone is indeed CDMA.
what I would really like to get to work though is setting up the bluetooth so I can get online from my laptop through the phones data connection. I have the unlimited data and have been able to get it to work via a usb cable. I was reading on here and I guess there is a way to turn that function on but I dont think it works with smartphones? can someone point me in the right direction?
this is the thread I was looking at, it doesnt seem to work though..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333762&highlight=vox+modem+bluetooth
anyone have any ideas?
I have tried a lot to make bluetooth networking work. but with no success
with this phone? is it a lost cause?
you could try and maybe you could make the hack work.
but i could not make the vox work as bluetooth modem.
internet connection sharing is a huge advantage though.
so is wififofum.
Alphafox said:
2. using the default rom, I am trying to tether via bluetooth. A am able to tether via usb cable fine. I dont believe there is a bluetooth serial port profile for this verizon version of the vox, is there a way to enable it via the registry?
Thanks
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I don't know about your first question but I found this on Verizon's website...
Verizon Website said:
*The VZW SMT5800 supports the Wireless Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, Serial Port Bluetooth Profiles. It does not support all Bluetooth Object Transfer (OBEX) Profiles. See Bluetooth for details.
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Oh and the SMT5800 is NOT a vox, it is a libra
Hi,
I am on a mission today, to upgrade my phone. Currently I have Windows Mobile 5.2.21812 and its very unstable.
I know nothing about flashing these, as I bought the phone from EBAY not knowing it had Windows Mobile 6.5 on it.
I notice reading in the forums, I need to know if its CDMA, or GSM etc ? How would I tell that please? Phone is HTC Touch Pro.
Many thanks.
Stevey G
steveyg said:
Hi,
I am on a mission today, to upgrade my phone. Currently I have Windows Mobile 5.2.21812 and its very unstable.
I know nothing about flashing these, as I bought the phone from EBAY not knowing it had Windows Mobile 6.5 on it.
I notice reading in the forums, I need to know if its CDMA, or GSM etc ? How would I tell that please? Phone is HTC Touch Pro.
Many thanks.
Stevey G
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If your phone has a SIM Card Slot then its a GSM Model. If it has no SIM Card then its CDMA.
Ohhhh I see Thank you ever so much.
Would this be the right ROM to use - just making sure, before I start to read all the instructions ..............
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536751
You didnt say what phone you have - so we cant tell!
If you have a GSM phone (sim card) then you want to start reading here If however you have a CDMA phone (no sim card) then here would be a good place to look
Beeble said:
You didnt say what phone you have - so we cant tell!
If you have a GSM phone (sim card) then you want to start reading here If however you have a CDMA phone (no sim card) then here would be a good place to look
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I did, if you read my first comment above, look at the end you will see HTC TOuch Pro
Anyway.........
I notice several things I don't understand - RADIO, UC Capable & SPL Version as found here....
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Raphael_Cooked_WM6.5_ROMs
Could someone explain please?
Anyone able to assist ?
steveyg said:
Anyone able to assist ?
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Steveyg, Touch Pro's are CDMA too. No one wants to help you if you're going to brick your device. Are you GSM or CDMA? We will assist as much as possible, but help us by answering that simple question.
Ohhh I understand now
Mine is a phone with a SIM, thus GSM is that correct?
steveyg said:
Ohhh I understand now
Mine is a phone with a SIM, thus GSM is that correct?
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Yep, you should be good to go. Now,
steveyg said:
I notice several things I don't understand - RADIO, UC Capable & SPL Version as found here....
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...ked_WM6.5_ROMs
Could someone explain please?
Radio is comparable to something like your WiFi card in your laptop. Depending on your location, etc, some radios are better than others. They control your signal, GPS, WiFi, etc. The most used one that I've seen is 1.14.25.35
UC Capable is something you need when you start cooking. If you're new to the Raph, you probably don't need this info yet.
SPL is the most important. Since you bought your device pre-flashed with 6.5, is should be hardSPL. This helps prevent your device from becoming an expensive paperweight. Now, it helps, but doesn't guarantee. If you put your device into bootloader (hold vol-, hold power, and reset with stylus) your device at the top of your screen should say something like SPL-1.90.Olinex. This means it's hardSPL and you are able to flash custom ROMS, like the NRGZ28 ROM you linked to. As long as they are GSM you should be able to flash any ROM for the GSM Touch Pro.
These are the basics so just keep reading the wiki. I will answer any questions I can, so just shoot me a PM if needed
Hey, if you want to flash your Raphael, I'd recommend you read this
I did my first, regardint this thread, and actually worked, really simple if you ask me!
Some suggestions: Leave the radio, for first, just do a simple ROM flash, and after that if you find it nessescery you can do it later.
The only ROM I tried for my Raphael is TAEL's ROM, it's amazing compared to the stock ROMs!!! If you're intrested click on it in my signature!
I have the following ROM;-
r:- 1.11.25.01
g:-52.58.25.30u
d 5. phoenix
Do I have to revert to a OEM ROM? If so, where do I find those please?
Good news, I've been sucessfull Phoned imaged to TAEL Roms - very good.
Could of questions;-
1. Don't have the sat nav the other image had. Can't remember the name of it. but I used to use that quite alot. Does anyone know where I can download it from?
2. Used to have an application called FLASHLIGHT - great little app. Its a TOURCH application that used the FLASH Light. Really handy. Where can I download it please.
Many thanks.
Stevey G
1) are you talking about the garmin or tomtom gps software? or the one where you use the GPS to lock down a location (kinda like "dude where's my car?" app for the iphone)
search on the forums under software development subforum. it's called Torch.. that or NueLight.
Thanks I managed to find the torch light thing, but still can't find the sat nav. Not sure what the name was. It was really good though. Wasn't the tom tom navigator. Wish I made a note of it, as it was fully working version :-(
are you talking about the GPS navigation software? if so then it's either garmin (mobile XT) or tomtom
Hi,
Looking on my storage card Managed to find the name - AUTO MAPA. Tried to load it from the storage card, and it works. So I have copied the exe to the start menu, multimedia folder and it works great
Whats this GARMIN Mobile XT like then?
Since updating to TAEL Rom, my signal is very low and keeps disconnecting from the network.
Do I need to upgrade my RADIO then?
My version is;-
1.11.25.01
I found this one, would this work ?
http://www.4shared.com/file/133094257/1e1ce983/BlackStone_Radio_1172509.html
try testing other radio. I changed my radio to the new ATT official rom (not so new anymore but it was the latest updated ATT rom). Test it out for a few days each and map out what you think works best and keep to that.
One thing I noticed is that some radios will crash your phone after a call.. they may give you better signals, but it will crash your phone, so be aware of that.
Hi,
Thanks for the message. Does it matter that I am on TMOBILE and not ATT ?
Hi guys,
i really need a way to use from HTC Desire the data plan from the other phone that i have ... (if someone is curious the idea is that my data plan is ok when i'm in my country but when i am abroad i really prefer to use my other phone's data plan)
so, what i need is a way to connect from my htc (as i would from my laptop) to the DUN service from another phone's modem.
could someone please help me with a hint ... like an application or anything that could solve my problem ...
Thanks in advance !!!
Hi,
This is also something I wonder.
Why can't we get an answer for this ?
interesting that nobody replies...
is it really hard to see that ?
I found this:
http://android.gval.biz/
So, I guess it's not supported internally...
A confirmation would be nice to have !