Im doing some smuggling business in my country, Android tablets are very popular, and I get good price difference when buying in China and selling in my country.
First time - I bought FT2 (Superpad, Infotmicx220) and 2 units were faulty.
second time - I bought FR-809's and one unit was broken.
so, I was trying to fix it on my own, and opened the unit (no screws version, dual speaker) and it was bad soldering. the battery/SoC connection was off, so I fixed it.
now the tablet works, but I already sold all other units, so I want to experiment.
One of my broken Superpads is with internal GPS receiver, no need for GPS Antenna. so, Idea struck me - could it be possible to solder GPS unit onto the Freescale SoC .. ?
Android would handle the reception, it's all there, I just need to figure out if it's possible, and if there is even an option to solder GPS receiver onto SoC ?
that internal receiver from Superpad is awesome, and it would be awesome if I could have GPS on my FR-809 tablet.
could someone please tell me is there a "free slot" for soldering stuff. like a PCI bus on motherboards ? and, would system be able to recognize the newly soldered GPS receiver ?
anyone ?
Im also thinking about soldering SIM slot onto it, at least for 3G cause i believe it needs a whole lots of other stuff for GSM function to be enabled (voice radio, n such)
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Is there a spot to connect a external antenna like on tytn at the back?
No there is not.
ardsar said:
No there is not.
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Are you sure?
Its usually hidden somewhere in the battery compartment under a sticker or label or rubber plug. It might even be under the battery its self.
What is very strange i found it in one phone under a lable saying Void if removed...
Very odd considering the plug while not public common use. Is a perfectly viable antenna connection and often used in rigs, car phones and business.
But most phones have them.
Yes, this doesn't.
thnx for the info guys. hmmm this might change my descion to get it. unless it has better reception then i get with my Tytn i wont be able to get reception without it.
This is an issue for me too, as I just found this:
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=TCANTENNATPRO&model=
Says it's an external GPS antenna for the HTC Touch Pro...
Or would this work?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/10939.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-10939
The first thing is discontinued, obviously because they found out (probably by some angry buyers) that TP DOES NOT have a GPS plug.
The second is a full BT GPS device. Works with any BT enabled computer or PDA (inc. the TP).
GPS Antenna
I was also disappointed that there was no BT antenna available.
I was seaching some GPS antenna maker hoping to find some that could use existing MiniUSB port on TP but it seems the port is unable to support communication with GPS software.
So sad, this would have been a good enhancement to TP if there was MiniUSB GPS antenna maker.
Guys do you know what you are talking about?
I suppose not.
BT or USB are not "generic I do it all" technologies. They work based on specific protocols.
A GPS antenna is usually passive equipment - and even for active ones we mean that something amplifies the received signal.
THAT signal (and in fact the whole antenna), is "stupid". It is the part of the chipset to receive the ELECTRICAL data and make them into usable data.
I am not sure if I am getting through, my English are not the best, but the point is that you are looking in the wrong place for the wrong thing.
Now if you want a real USB or BT GPS that you will use instead of the internal ones, that's a whole different story. This works and actually does it by using the "COM" (serial) support that both USB and BT include.
To make the story more complete though, USB solutions will not work for devices that don't support "USB-host" (i.e. being the host part not the client part of the connection). Most WM don't have this (and yes Diamond and TP also don't). So you are left with BT.
To be honest if you are ready to pay for that premium (and you seem to be, by the links you give), what is your problem if what you connected is a full GPS that "replaces" the internal one or not?
I hope everything is more clear.
I presently use a TyTN II, and have an external aerial as the mount for the device is under a metal dash, so shields the signal...
I therefore need an external receiver for GPS.
Se here: http://freespace.virgin.net/shaw.clan/modifications.html and click on the TomTom hiolder link, although this is with the older QTEC 9100.
Make sense?
For driving with my Garmin in the car i used a Re-Radiating in my Xterra with excellent results.
This is basically the setup I have, although the internal antenna wasn't integrated into the power plug.
http://www.semsons.com/gpsreran.html
Mine is a bit more similar to this so you can control where you mount the internal antenna.
http://www.mapsdownunder.com.au/cgi-bin/mapshop/MG-GPSPHMANTRA45.html
I have yet to test it on the Fuze but will probably do it when I have time this weekend. The change in signal strength is drastic (on the garmin).
Woow insanely expensive!
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I have yet to test it on the Fuze but will probably do it when I have time this weekend. The change in signal strength is drastic (on the garmin).
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Please let us know if it works.
Hi all,
I have an original shield tablet that has been deactivated, it is the LTE version.
So now I have an opportunity to acquire a fully functional motherboard from the same generation, the only difference is it is wifi only so can anyone tell me if it can be modified with the necessary components from the bricked tablet so that a sim will work with the wifi only board?
Is it just a matter of swapping over the component the ribbon from the antenna on the back cover attaches into, is that the only difference between the two or is there more to be considered? Sorry I probably haven't explained it too well.
hi, my wifi on hotspot is very low, i can try to install external module usb wifi dual band, is possible in this radio ? exist module compatible ?
TetsuyaTsurugi said:
hi, my wifi on hotspot is very low, i can try to install external module usb wifi dual band, is possible in this radio ? exist module compatible ?
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I've found this video, I don't know if it is of any help. But this guy changed the internal antenna for a external antenna and it improved the WiFi signal quality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XVcrHv1chk
I do it on my px5 unit. I went to a electronic guy to make the connection. When its done the touch screen stop working. The bad news at those units from china is so cheap and poor designed which i will make a lot of problems if you are trying to mod them. In my case the original wifi antenna was connected on the board! No clip or connector. I think something do wrong the electronic guy.
So if you dont want to damage your unit just let it be.
Does anyone have a better or updated app for the built in PX5 TPMS feature/software? I'm running a newly purchased 4/32gb octacore px5 (branded XTRONS 9" Octa-Core Android 8.0 Car Head Unit GPS Stereo DAB+ 4G for BMW E46 M3) with a 9in screen running Android 8.
I've just installed the internal replacement valve TPMS sensors on mine and the TPMS module itself. Having issues with reception (2 out of 4 sensors reading) and the box that's installed, but apparently it doesn't want to be near other electrics so I will move it up the dash towards the vents to fix that as I believe it's a radio reception issue.
The app seems to lack functionality though, I can't see how to pair a new sensor, say for example a spare wheel addition or replacing a wheel. The app also seems to forget it I swap the sensor positions (front and rear right sensors were put on the wrong rims by the tyre shop), I have swapped the front to the rear and after a fresh startup of the head unit after parking the car it's then forgotten that I swapped sensor positions.
Does anyone have a better version of the APK at all?
Is it a USB TPMS unit or does it connect directly to one of the connectors on the back of the radio?
If it is directly connected, try going into Factory Settings and change the TPMS type. Each type runs a different app and some are better than others.
If it is a USB unit, I have a few apks that came with my generic unit that might prove helpful.
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Does anyone have a better or updated app for the built in PX5 TPMS feature/software? I'm running a newly purchased 4/32gb octacore px5 (branded XTRONS 9" Octa-Core Android 8.0 Car Head Unit GPS Stereo DAB+ 4G for BMW E46 M3) with a 9in screen running Android 8.
I've just installed the internal replacement valve TPMS sensors on mine and the TPMS module itself. Having issues with reception (2 out of 4 sensors reading) and the box that's installed, but apparently it doesn't want to be near other electrics so I will move it up the dash towards the vents to fix that as I believe it's a radio reception issue.
The app seems to lack functionality though, I can't see how to pair a new sensor, say for example a spare wheel addition or replacing a wheel. The app also seems to forget it I swap the sensor positions (front and rear right sensors were put on the wrong rims by the tyre shop), I have swapped the front to the rear and after a fresh startup of the head unit after parking the car it's then forgotten that I swapped sensor positions.
Does anyone have a better version of the APK at all?
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i have the same problem, can you fixed?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--pkK1nOxy864qN_tfvQ5xiCerFUkXkM/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--F5wr5zLuMSdpLg48tbHij5mifAK2iP/view?usp=sharing
Got the same issues with one of the sensors being a replacement and not detected by the box.
Has anyone figured out how reprogram it so it accepts the new sensor?
That learning feature when you press the button in the app doesn't seem to do anything - it just fails after some waiting.
The sensors have an unique id code written on them? Does the code need to be entered in some config file?
Hi yes it is a common problem for me but when the vehicle is moving the sensor reads fine
Hello to everybody. I have a problem with tpms... I need a apk file for install the app. because I don't have on my stereo and I don't know why. someone has a original file ?
Inviato dal mio SM-G950N utilizzando Tapatalk
millab said:
Is it a USB TPMS unit or does it connect directly to one of the connectors on the back of the radio?
If it is directly connected, try going into Factory Settings and change the TPMS type. Each type runs a different app and some are better than others.
If it is a USB unit, I have a few apks that came with my generic unit that might prove helpful.
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If you have these APKs, can you please share? Thanks!
Since i've purchased the Joying JY-UQD11N6G I have had nothing but problems with it. Such as:
The device will not power off or sleep when the ignition is switched off no matter the configuration.
The connected amp constantly remains on.
4G does not work with the suggested provider's SIM (T-Mobile). The SIM is recognized, works in other phones, but zero bars. Support has zero solution, and the solution in the blog does nothing.
A one pixel wide red line from top to bottom exists in the display. Support will not replace it.
These are just a few of the issues. So i've decided to scrap it. I'm going to keep the display and the case and put either a Raspberry Pi 4 or a Radxa Rock 3a w/ 8GB of RAM in the case. I really need some help with the pinout of the UIS7862 40 pin display connector from the community. I can't find this or a schematic for the device anywhere. I'm not certain if this is just using the same protocols as the GPIO standard or if it's something custom.
Looking inside the display case one finds a 40 pin mipi dsi/csi to edp converter using the Lontium LT8911EXB chip, but the board has no part number on it, so again, I can find no schematics/manual. Both the LCD display connect to this via a 40-pin ribbon and 2-pin wire harness, and the capacitive touchscreen via a 6-pin ribbon. (see photos)
So I'm not sure if the display connector on the UIS7862 is an unconventional adaptation of a DSI 40-pin output or a GPIO interface, but whatever it is, it carries the display data, touch data, and power. If anyone has a schematic or actual FYT manual that would be appreciated!