Heya guys,
I have a project I wish to start with. I have a old HTC TyTn II and HTC Touch Pro II available, but thinking of using the HTC Touch Pro II as its the better phone.
I wish to make use of all the phone's functionality (GPS, BT, SMS, etc) to gather information to do certain tasks with them. I first wanted to pass everything down to a PC, but from what I heard about Android, I can prob use the phone as the computer and do everything from there.
I wish to install the phone into my car and program it as a security system. (Experimental)
Some of the things I am looking for the system to do are:
When the Car Phone detects my Real Phone, it should auto disarm, sending a command via Bluetooth to a relay to Disable Fuel Cutoff.
If the car moves (GPS) and wasn't disarmed, the phone should send out a text, notifying me of potential theft.
A web server could also be great with a corn job that will update a simple txt file with GPS co-ords, as to follow the car. Maybe use it as a remote interface later.
The script should respond to text messages or some network interface (Internet would be cool) so I can control it from a distance...
I believe this gives you an indication of the direction I wish to move in. I haven't played with Android source yet, but I know its Linux. What is the possibility of removing "Android" and keeping the drivers so that I can write my own custom script to just run in the background.
If there are better ways, please let me know. I'm still looking for possible options.
There is a Android version out for the HTC Touch Pro II that seems to work great! If recommended, I would prob try to start from it.
Thanks
Xethron
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Hi guys,
I have just upgraded my phone and no longer have a use for my Touch Pro other than needing it still for TomTom, i.e. no phone, no sms, no email, no bluetooth, no wifi, etc....
As i don't wish to pay for tomtom again for my new phone i would like to continue using it on the touch pro.
It works fine at the moment but I would like to strip as much of the OS from the phone as possible as all i require is the TomTom app. I'm not sure what DLLs are required by TomTom so i'm hoping if they're not included with a default WinMob build then they're with the TomTom package.
Now for my question: Are there any ROMs for this phone available that don't have all the extra apps that we would usually need on a day to day basis installed? If i could switch the phone on and it boot straight into TomTom that would be a bonus. I know it would take a great amount of time to slowly strip everything thats not needed, e.g. bluetooth, wifi, sms, phone, etc.... but basically i just want a small footprint OS so that the rest of the cpu cycles and memory can be used by TomTom.
Cheers in advance
Whenever i say that new smart phones aren't really phones, but actually entertainment devices that make calls, everyone nods and agrees. But what if there was a way to reverse that so they only made calls and pretty much nothing else? I'm looking to find a "safe mode", in which lots of services and drivers aren't even loaded.. ever. A good example of its use would be when i needed to drive 4 hours away for a funeral. I had no need for twitter and angry birds, I just needed to freely communicate with relatives. Another example is being stranded on the highway cause of dead car battery. Most Evo users would be clinging to dear battery life. Sometimes we want to be saturated with features, and other times we would be just fine with a classic green screen phone that only needs a weekly charge.
Would it be possible to dual boot into a very minimalist rom? If i knew my phone had a mode for emergencies, i wouldn't be searching every inch of the web for juice saving tips. Is this possible? If so, which rom would accomplish this? Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G [rooted] Sprint 2.3.3(stock Sense, came preinstalled) Freedom-Aggressive kernel 0.8.5 hardware v.4
I have an option on my DroidX and it might work for you. I think it is generic for Android phones.
From the dialer do *#*#4636#*#* and go into the phone menu and you can change the network or disable the data connection altogether. On my phone it makes and receives phone calls and text messages but nothing else.
There is sometimes a delay when I make a change, a few seconds, so be patient.
I have a feeling you could do some damage in this menu so make a note of anything you change.
Since you are rooted, you could also install Droidwall or something similar and be very selective about what applications you allow to have a data connection.
You can theoretically create a custom CM7 or AOSP ROM with only the essentials- the phone.apk, contacts.apk, mms.apk, settings, and their corresponding supporting files/ framework.
Mind you, the screen would still be the biggest battery drain. And there comes a question of dual booting (which should be possible in my phone at least, with Magldr...).
Swyped from my HTC HD2 running CM7 (Gingerbread 2.3.5)
Hello, Hopefully I can help with some frustrations regarding the various levels of SYNC systems and their apparent compatibility issues with Galaxy S phones. I will help anyone with this system to the best of my ability, and being a technician for Ford, i have a pretty good handle on these systems.
First off, I would encourage anyone with a question about this system to reference the Device Compatibility Matrix that is available at syncmyride.com, as is some basic troubleshooting information.
Always make sure that your CIP is up to the most current software level. Version numbers are different for each vehicle line(Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Flex, Edge, MKx, MKt, MKs, MKz, F series, E series, Mustang etc).
There is a known compatibility issue with Samsung Galaxy S family phones that is fairly consistent, however not 100% of the time.
The common symptoms both from my engineering department, and from my own experience is a complete lockup/disconnect when updating the phone book(sync) or a blackscreen and complete system lockup(mytouch variants).
In some instances, mainly with the AT&T flavor, the phones will not connect via bluetooth for media/text messaging or sync services, however they will usually work as a phone. None of the Galaxy S series will accept phone book downloads, and that has been known to completely lock out the system, requiring a hard reset and occasionally a full reflash of the APIM(Accesory Protocol Interface Module, SYNC's brain box) to unlock.
I have found a dead consistent workaround for this that I dont imagine ford would be willing to back, but it is rock solid reliable and relatively simple, it involves flashing a rom that does NOT include touchwiz. I am not familiar enough with these phones to say exactly what, however every phone I have attempted to pair/use with touchwiz has failed, with touchwiz, or stock touchwiz gone, and again, I am not familiar enough to say for sure, the problem disappears.
I have first hand used Bonsai(epic 4g) and Beautiful SGS4G(Galaxy S 4g) as well as CM7(Vibrant) and had zero problems pairing or using any functions with the vehicle. Phone calls, streaming audio, Pandora, Text messaging, navigation etc all work smoothly with no hangups or hitches since romming the phones.
Again I hope this is helpful and if i can help you directly, feel free to contact me via pm or in this thread, however pm is going to be the best way to get in touch with me.
A few quick things that I have consistenly observed...Blackberrys are trouble. SYNC does NOT like BB's. Sync is also very sporadic with non smart-phones. Regular ol dial only phones do not seem to be very compatible, even though there are some listed on the compatibility matrix. Mytouch systems(8" touchscreen navigation with a black background and 4 way grid homescreen with top left-phone, top right-nav/services, bottom left-audio, bottom right climate control) are VERY tempermental. SYNC systems(smaller MFD that is non touch screen, or newer mustangs/raptors etc) are much more forgiving and much hardier from my experience.
Take care!
Great information, thanks.
Hmm -- app possible to remote control a late model ford, like driving the thing around with nobody in it?
lol its not quite that integrated. So far our capabilities in the shop are not that far above what you can do as an end user. I would imagine they will tie remote start, unlock/lock, windows etc in probably by end of the 2013 m/y.
We have managed to run diagnostics through sync as its tied into the HS/MS can networks, but beyond basic code pulling and system network integrity tests we haven't been able to pull reliable data out. Nowhere near solid enough to do realtime diagnostics or fault tracking.
Hi,
I have a relative well over 90, almost fully blind so can not see icons on screens but could about locate the phone. Currently spending a fortune on traditional calls and would like to be able to communicate via mobile. WiFi / internet access can be installed at very low cost. I am able to visit very, very infrequently so the software needs to be persistent and survive ROM updates etc.
Ideal Requirements:
1. When I am (and perhaps a few other preset users) calling on Viber or Whatsup any touch whatsoever answers. May be even auto answer.
2. Any other calls via whatever channels create no disturbance.
3. I am able to log in remotely to update device etc with no assistance whatsoever from the user. This functionality survives software updates bu the manufacturer.
4. If the user touches the phone it initiates viber/whatsup call to me and records what is happening and send it to me if I can not answer.
5. It has to be secure so remote access should be via encryption keys only to us and not the app service provider (I.e. akin to end to end encryption on viber/whatsup)
6. The app understands that the end user might be touching the phone in many different way and hence not respond to that during the call and say or 30 seconds after the call.
Realizing that chances are that there are no apps to satisfy those requirements. as a minimum:
Remote access and control software for the android such that:
1. I can start a whats up or Viber call from my mobile, then easily and quickly remotely "pick up" the recipient phone so that they do not have to do anything. This way the call between us could be started.
2. I can remotely log in, perhaps from PC for installing updates etc.
3. Persistent with regard to over the air android updates requiring no cooperation from the remote end user once set up.
4. It has to be secure so remote access should be via encryption keys only to us and not the app service provider (I.e. akin to end to end encryption on viber/whatsup)
(I understand that Skype has some auto answer features but would prefer viber / whatsup due to end to end encryption and better quality)
Also advice on handset also appreciated (loud clear voice and ability to have remote control software and viber / whatsup is a priority - no point in paying for 40MP camera or Virtual Reality capable CPU)
Advance thanks for any advice!
Life sucks. And changes suck. And I can image that when being old they suck even more.
Have to just suggest that you don't make any changes into her/his life.
As long as s/he is happy comfortable enough the way things are now...
CXZa said:
Life sucks. And changes suck. And I can image that when being old they suck even more.
Have to just suggest that you don't make any changes into her/his life.
As long as s/he is happy comfortable enough the way things are now...
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She is not happy with the way things are because:
1. Calls cost up to $100 per month.
2. She actually wants a mobile because everyone else has ... even though she would not be bale to use one.
I can see no reason why there should not be a software that would enable even people in her conditions to have some very limited use of a smart phone - for example as described above.
(For explanation as to why I want the following, see below section)
I have an Alcatel Go Flip V under Verizon that I would like to get keyboard support on for bluetooth keyboards. It runs an AOSP fork and has no keyboard support. Bluetooth keyboards gave some connection error, vague enough to make me question if the decade-plus old keyboard's ancient standard caused issues, but even a wired keyboard refused to function. Some poking made me believe the device needs custom firmware to get even bluetooth keyboards to function, due to no support. I'm very much a noob, but here's what I know:
APKs cannot be run, though are recognized as such. NOT an 'unusable file' error
ABD shell and push/pull are firmware disabled
Some debug menus exist, but don't allow full ADB access or the like
Alcatel tends to lock down their phones pretty good
Is there any way to get keyboard support with or without hacking the device? I'll do testing on a spare that has some issues that warranted replacement, but still works fine for these purposes.
[Explanation]
I got the flip phone for the reason of getting a phone without artificial limits in place that is barely capable of browsing the web and cannot install games (for I get distracted easily) but can provide a hotspot for those times when my laptop is appropriate to use. I don't like artificial limits, as I am greatly tempted to remove them, so a smartphone is not a preferred solution (If it is the best solution I can just swap my SIM to my mom's old DROID MAXX 2). The flip phone is great most of the time, but the occasional time when I need to make longer messages made me wonder if I could find a 4g slide phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. The only ones I could find were Blackberries which still have that temptation issue mentioned above, and some HTC MyTouch device that's old and carrier-locked. This sent me down a rabbit hole trying to find if my current phone could support external keyboards, bluetooth or otherwise, which it did not, but made me wonder if I could get a modified OS that supported keyboards. I am willing to do anything short of hardware modification to the spare phone, as some hardware fault caused the screen to invert the colors and be mirrored on the vertical axis, making it nigh-unusable as a normal phone but perfect for testing.