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[Q] where to purchase nfc chips and car dock.

Hi all,
I ws reading in a thread here that you can get a samsung nexus s car dock to automatically startup car mode once I plug it into the car dock.
Was wondering
1- where do I purchase some nfc chips.
2- how do I set this up?
Going to pickup a samsung car dock by end of week.
Thanks
Heeter

Car dock mode does not automatically start when put into the dock, this is because the S 4g does not have the magnetic sensor on the back of it.
To get the car dock to activate you will need to download this app:
NFC Task Launcher
and buy some NFC tags from any of these sites:
tagstand dot com
tagage dot net
Then just put the sticker on the back of the dock and configure a profile in the NFC task launcher app to open up car dock when you get close to that NFC sticker. You will not have to worry about your battery draining by having the phone next to the sticker for long periods of time because the phone will only read the tag once. It will only read it again if you move the phone away from the tag then close to it again, or if you turn off the screen and turn it back on.
Go to youtube and search: "NFC Task Launcher 2.4 - Demo"
EDIT: I DONT HAVE MORE THAN 8 POSTS SO I CANT POST LINKS YET, SORRY

Thanks for your reply.
I have an at&t 3g nexus s.
Do I still need the app? I think that don't because my NS already reads tags.
Thanks for those links.
Heeter
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I have a T-Mobile NS, and the Samsung car dock doesn't launch the car home app for me. I don't think it's just an issue with the 4g.
If you have Bluetooth in your car stereo you can have that connection start car home though, that's what I do.

Heeter said:
Do I still need the app? I think that don't because my NS already reads tags.
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Yes, NFC Task Launcher programs the tags to do what you want them to do

Heeter said:
Thanks for your reply.
I have an at&t 3g nexus s.
Do I still need the app? I think that don't because my NS already reads tags.
Thanks for those links.
Heeter
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Yes - only because there's no built in functionality for doing things like manipulating the hardware radios or starting an application directly from an NFC tag.
There are a few demo videos here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980741 as well as a specific car dock demo (at the bottom of the first post).
You can download the app for free and if it's something you like / use it's up in the Market as well as a paid app. I do keep the free app updated though and it is not limited.
As far as purchasing NFC tags I've collected quite a few resources you can use here: https://sites.google.com/site/nfctasklauncher/nfc-tags

krohnjw said:
Yes - only because there's no built in functionality for doing things like manipulating the hardware radios or starting an application directly from an NFC tag.
There are a few demo videos here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980741 as well as a specific car dock demo (at the bottom of the first post).
You can download the app for free and if it's something you like / use it's up in the Market as well as a paid app. I do keep the free app updated though and it is not limited.
As far as purchasing NFC tags I've collected quite a few resources you can use here: https://sites.google.com/site/nfctasklauncher/nfc-tags
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The OEM car dock is in stock: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1A3BEGSTA
Otherwise there's a thread under accessories that lists some cheaper "universal" alternatives.

Great posts, krohnjw!!
Awesome explanation and breakdown, I bought the NFC Task Launcher app!
Thanks guys,
I was heading over to Bestbuy this weekend to purchase a dock, but will get it from samsung instead.
Heeter

Heeter said:
Great posts, krohnjw!!
Awesome explanation and breakdown, I bought the NFC Task Launcher app!
Thanks guys,
I was heading over to Bestbuy this weekend to purchase a dock, but will get it from samsung instead.
Heeter
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Outstanding
I like the OEM Dock - the use of a stiff rubber for the corners make it a solid fit without scratching the phone. It's a bit pricey compared to a universal dock, but it fits the phone well.

Ugh!!
Sorry for re-firing up an old post.
Looks like Samsung Canada cant get me a car dock. Best buy don't have them either. I can't order from USA Samsung site either. Can't order from Samsung 1-800 USA either.
Wow!
Oh well
Heeter

Heeter said:
Ugh!!
Sorry for re-firing up an old post.
Looks like Samsung Canada cant get me a car dock. Best buy don't have them either. I can't order from USA Samsung site either. Can't order from Samsung 1-800 USA either.
Wow!
Oh well
Heeter
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There are services that will give a US address to ship to and then post it world wide for you when they receive it. I don't know what they charge for this, but people were using this to get the Nexus One a while back.
Alternatively, if you really want to get the Samsung Dock I'd be willing to pm you my address and send it your way USPS if you're willing to cover the shipping on it . This, understandably, requires quite a bit of faith that I won't rip you off, but I figured I'd offer if you really want the OEM dock.
Edit: I found one: http://www.oneusaaddress.com/
I've never used a service like this and can't vouch for them, but other seemingly have used them with success.

present NFC application & uses

I have been following Skyrocket development from day one, and yet I am confused about the push for NFC in current ROMs.
How is everyone using NFC with their Skyrocket at the present time? Certainly I understand the potential future uses for NFC -retail, data, ect; but what functionality does it serve anyone now?

A quick example. I have a nfc tag sitting on my nightstand. At night when I go to bed I set my phone on the tag. It automatically turns my wifi off, turns my alarm on, and turns the night mode clock on. Its really neat stuff. Paying with NFC (which we can't do yet) is only scratching the surface when it comes to this technology. If your interested more Google search it. There is tons of stuff.
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that's something I haven't thought of! cool example. Where do you get the tags? I assume you might then use a program similar to tasker with NFC support?

Funny story. Its actually a rewards tag for a gas station I frequently visit. You just scan the tag at checkout, I'm sure you've seen something like it before. I was just thinking about it one day and came to the conclusion that the tag had to be NFC. So I stuck it to my phone but the pre installed NFC app just kept force closing, so I downloaded one from the market and it worked. I can read and write to it no problem. however my wife has a similiar tag for a different store and I can read it but I cannot write to it as for blank tags just Google search "blank NFC tags".
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I never would have thought to do that, pretty cool.

What ROM?
cdshepherd - what ROM are you using that enabled the NFC on the Skyrocket?

karlgo said:
cdshepherd - what ROM are you using that enabled the NFC on the Skyrocket?
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What app are you using as well?

I was using sky ics at the time. There are a few roms that have it enabled. As for apps look at the screen shot from market. I've palyed with most of them. I haven't however purchased any blank tags. I think im gonna look into that
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Thnks cdshepherd for the news and that made me try NFC and it Worked!!!
I am using Sky ICS and i can scan my VISA card. Cool as hell!

appdroid said:
Thnks cdshepherd for the news and that made me try NFC and it Worked!!!
I am using Sky ICS and i can scan my VISA card. Cool as hell!
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No problem. It is pretty cool stuff. What does it say when you scan your visa card? Does it show your information? Lol this might be dangerous
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NO comes up as unknown and when i got tab info app it only said it was visa that's it!
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No problem. It is pretty cool stuff. What does it say when you scan your visa card? Does it show your information? Lol this might be dangerous
Sent from my pocket rocket
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I'll chime in as well I'm on Alien rom and I got my nfc tags from http://tagsfordroid.com/tags/Home.html. NFC Task Launcher is a cool fairly cheap app that lets you do quite a number of tasks from a nfc tag. If you want to write just standard nfc tags then I like NFC TagWriter by NXP.

cdshepherd said:
Funny story. Its actually a rewards tag for a gas station I frequently visit. You just scan the tag at checkout, I'm sure you've seen something like it before. I was just thinking about it one day and came to the conclusion that the tag had to be NFC. So I stuck it to my phone but the pre installed NFC app just kept force closing, so I downloaded one from the market and it worked. I can read and write to it no problem. however my wife has a similiar tag for a different store and I can read it but I cannot write to it as for blank tags just Google search "blank NFC tags".
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oh please do share the name of the gas station. i want my free nfc tag!

cdshepherd said:
A quick example. I have a nfc tag sitting on my nightstand. At night when I go to bed I set my phone on the tag. It automatically turns my wifi off, turns my alarm on, and turns the night mode clock on. Its really neat stuff. Paying with NFC (which we can't do yet) is only scratching the surface when it comes to this technology. If your interested more Google search it. There is tons of stuff.
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Dude, that is cool as hell! You've inspired me to try something like this out...

I keep meaning to build an NFC into my house lock so I can just scan my phone to open the door, never get around to it though.

Android beam is pretty cool too. If I'm looking at a webpage I just put the back of my phone and my wife's phone together wait for the prompt and touch the screen. It opens up either web page, you tube, whatever and then opens up what I was looking at
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Just started using nfc on superlite 5.1, ordered 5 blanks from ebay for around 5$ i presume, you could probably get it cheaper from the US sellers.
I'm using NFC task launcher which works great and you can combine it with Tasker.
At the moment I have a tag attached to my car dock which automatically reduces brightness to 0(so my battery wont overheat while charging) and opens the GPS.
Only got my tags yesterday and downloaded the apps so I still got a lot to learn but so far it seems really useful.
I imagine to people with an office or those who use the phone for work stuff it can be even more useful for forcing a sync or almost anything you can think of at a certain place.

Great info in this thread - I now have a tag that will toggle silent and full volume on my phone (for when I go to bed at night and wake up in the AM), using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker.
I am trying to eliminate the audio notification when my phone reads a tag, but have not found how to do this.
Anyone know if it can be done?

This sounds really cool. I have been searching to find free tags offered by vendors, but haven't had any luck. Does anyone know of a place like the gas station mentioned earlier that gives NFC tags out? yes, yes....I sound really cheap. I am.

smalis said:
Great info in this thread - I now have a tag that will toggle silent and full volume on my phone (for when I go to bed at night and wake up in the AM), using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker.
I am trying to eliminate the audio notification when my phone reads a tag, but have not found how to do this.
Anyone know if it can be done?
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At the moment there doesn't seems to be way to do it in the app itself, you'll have to contact the developer. But when I used the phone on a tag when silent mode is on there was no noise, so maybe you can use tasker to silence it right before and enable sound right after.
To the other guy just buy them, I bought 5 from ebay for 5$ and at the moment got no use for 4 of them.

So, does NFC work?

I tried reading the NFC chip on my US passport card, but the phone doesn't pick anything up. I've tried two different apps from the Play store and I turned NFC on in the settings, but it doesn't do anything. Has anybody got it working? Have any tips?
Thanks!
Billy

I tried Android beam by touch my One X with my GS2 and both reacted with vibration and sound. So, yes, NFC works.

JeepFreak said:
I tried reading the NFC chip on my US passport card, but the phone doesn't pick anything up. I've tried two different apps from the Play store and I turned NFC on in the settings, but it doesn't do anything. Has anybody got it working? Have any tips?
Thanks!
Billy
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I'm assuming NFC based data communication isn't universal. That'd be pretty messed up if someone could walk around with a phone and run into people in a heavy tourist area and have access to their personal information.

Android Beam has to be enabled to both devices (or the equivalent on whichever other device) in order to pass information back an forth. I've tested it with MiFARE 1k tags and the HOX works just fine.
There's a cool app that can read standard & non-standard NFC tags like the ones in credit cards and ones that stores use for loss prevention. It's called NFC ReTag on the Market (errr.. Play Store..w/e).
Others like NFC Reader/Writer by NXP are designed to work only with NFC tags that are NFC Forum compliant or of certain/most MiFARE types.

What's the range on the reader? I thought I read 10cm (4 inches) somewhere? I wonder if it'd be possible to get a wrist band with an nfc chip in it that would unlock the phone when you're holding it in your hand, but then require a pass-code if the wrist band isn't present. Could be a silicon band like people get for the various causes they support, or even integrated into a watch band (for the few people who still wear those!)
Another possibility would be a ring, that would definitely be in range of the reader I'd imagine), though I'm not big on rings myself...

I can definitely put my credit card up against it and it'll read it. It took a few seconds though.

holtenc said:
I'm assuming NFC based data communication isn't universal. That'd be pretty messed up if someone could walk around with a phone and run into people in a heavy tourist area and have access to their personal information.
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Well, the range isn't that good, but, uh... yeah! It can happen! http://youtu.be/vmajlKJlT3U
I should have clarified that I wasn't trying to communicate between two phones. I want to see what info my cards are emitting!
Thanks,
Billy

tom_m said:
I can definitely put my credit card up against it and it'll read it. It took a few seconds though.
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What part of the phone do you put the card up to?
Thanks!
Billy

mesasone said:
What's the range on the reader? I thought I read 10cm (4 inches) somewhere? I wonder if it'd be possible to get a wrist band with an nfc chip in it that would unlock the phone when you're holding it in your hand, but then require a pass-code if the wrist band isn't present. Could be a silicon band like people get for the various causes they support, or even integrated into a watch band (for the few people who still wear those!)
Another possibility would be a ring, that would definitely be in range of the reader I'd imagine), though I'm not big on rings myself...
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Hey, it works for doggie doors! I like the idea!
Billy

JeepFreak said:
What part of the phone do you put the card up to?
Thanks!
Billy
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The middle of the back seems to be fine.

I use it with nfc task launcher, use a switch in there to turn stuff on when I get home and off when I go out, very useful
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JeepFreak said:
I tried reading the NFC chip on my US passport card, but the phone doesn't pick anything up. I've tried two different apps from the Play store and I turned NFC on in the settings, but it doesn't do anything. Has anybody got it working? Have any tips?
Thanks!
Billy
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Never tested NFC with an US passport ... but I think someone mentioned that the passport musst be open ... due to some shielding metal foil within the cover ...

SN4K3B1T3 said:
I use it with nfc task launcher, use a switch in there to turn stuff on when I get home and off when I go out, very useful
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I tried NFC Task Launcher and it's definitely a nice app, but with the switches you have to tap the tag twice. And the tags can only be read when the phone is unlocked. Hoping a chef can fix this in a custom rom.

ascsa said:
Never tested NFC with an US passport ... but I think someone mentioned that the passport musst be open ... due to some shielding metal foil within the cover ...
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Mine'sa card, not a book.
Billy
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JeepFreak said:
Mine'sa card, not a book.
Billy
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ah ok, ....same shielding metal foil within the "protective sleeve" ;-)

ascsa said:
ah ok, ....same shielding metal foil within the "protective sleeve" ;-)
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Yeah, good point. I don't have my sleeve anymore though. I've tried a half dozen apps with no luck. I'm beginning to think my NFC module is broken though. I even tried the wife's passport. Any advice?
TIA,
Billy
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JeepFreak said:
Yeah, good point. I don't have my sleeve anymore though. I've tried a half dozen apps with no luck. I'm beginning to think my NFC module is broken though. I even tried the wife's passport. Any advice?
TIA,
Billy
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Well, I got a glimmer of hope. I was able to read a tag in my library book. That's the only thing it's read so far, but I don't think my credit cards have chips afterall. Not sure what the problem is with the passport though =\
Billy

holtenc said:
I'm assuming NFC based data communication isn't universal. That'd be pretty messed up if someone could walk around with a phone and run into people in a heavy tourist area and have access to their personal information.
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To use Android Beam, you have to have the app open from which you wish to share information. Bring the phones together and tap the screen. There's no way you could ninja someone's data without them knowing, as they have to push it to you, rather than you pulling it from them.
EDIT: Oh, and yes NFC works fine for me, at least to push contacts via AndroidBeam.

[App] [3.1+] WatchDog - Vehicle Alarm System

Hi,
I would like to introduce my newest application: WatchDog Alarm System. I built it to protect my KTM 990 Adventure R motorcycle from thieves and decided to publish it to the world for free.
I'll be very glad to get your feedback and tests on as much as possible different devices. tested it only on my Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Defy+
This application will help to protect any vehicle by examining their location and position relative to the ground by checking several sensors. If something is changed an alert will be sent to the user.
I love the final result and uses it every day.
App can be downloaded from: type: com.abware.watchdog_client in Google play store
Waiting for your feedback \ suggestions.
Thanks a lot!
Adi Barda

adi.barda said:
Hi,
I would like to introduce my newest application: WatchDog Alarm System. I built it to protect my KTM 990 Adventure R motorcycle from thieves and decided to publish it to the world for free.
I'll be very glad to get your feedback and tests on as much as possible different devices. tested it only on my Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Defy+
This application will help to protect any vehicle by examining their location and position relative to the ground by checking several sensors. If something is changed an alert will be sent to the user.
I love the final result and uses it every day.
App can be downloaded from: type: com.abware.watchdog_client in Google play store
Waiting for your feedback \ suggestions.
Thanks a lot!
Adi Barda
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How does this app work? You need two phones? One to notify you and one to store in the vehicle, that's not very practical? I don't understand...how can the phone left in the vehicle detect someone breaking your window or unlocking your door? The only thing I'd think that it would help if someone drove off with your vehicle...

CHUUZE said:
How does this app work? You need two phones? One to notify you and one to store in the vehicle, that's not very practical? I don't understand...how can the phone left in the vehicle detect someone breaking your window or unlocking your door? The only thing I'd think that it would help if someone drove off with your vehicle...
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Yes you need two phones and I think it's great. Forget about the word "phone", we need a black box with GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and GSM. I checked Arduiono, Odroid, raspberry pi etc. much more expensive and too fragile. You have hundreds of cheap phones containing all needed sensors, reliable, dust/water proof So why not use them?
It works perfect with motorcycles. you have no door/window and even the slightest move/shake of the bike will trigger the alarm workflow.

adi.barda said:
Yes you need two phones and I think it's great. Forget about the word "phone", we need a black box with GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and GSM. I checked Arduiono, Odroid, raspberry pi etc. much more expensive and too fragile. You have hundreds of cheap phones containing all needed sensors, reliable, dust/water proof So why not use them?
It works perfect with motorcycles. you have no door/window and even the slightest move/shake of the bike will trigger the alarm workflow.
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...I still don't understand how the phone will recognize anything other than someone driving off with your car...how is it going to sense your window being broken or taking your stereo?

CHUUZE said:
...I still don't understand how the phone will recognize anything other than someone driving off with your car...how is it going to sense your window being broken or taking your stereo?
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Thanks for the feedback. Protecting from window being broken is a nice feature and an easy one to implement... next version.

adi.barda said:
Thanks for the feedback. Protecting from window being broken is a nice feature and an easy one to implement... next version.
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All you'd need is a few glass frequency profiles to compare the mic input to. Awesome idea.
As for the app: too bad it requires internet. The places that I am worried about my car typically don't have internet connections available...
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meanm50 said:
All you'd need is a few glass frequency profiles to compare the mic input to. Awesome idea.
As for the app: too bad it requires internet. The places that I am worried about my car typically don't have internet connections available...
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...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.

meanm50 said:
...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.
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^this.

Guys,
The agent device (the phone in the vehicle) doesn't need internet connection. It uses Google Cloud Messaging by default but if there is no internet connection available it automatically switches to SMS communication.
Don't know about prices in U.S. Here in Israel, we have basic service which costs 2.5$ / month including free SMS and 10MB data (every extra MB costs ~1 cent) so comparing it to 2500$/year of comprehensive insurance for my motorcycle - it's really a money saver for me.

Such stupid complaints, how else can it inform you if it doesn't have a second phone, by messenger pigeon? I'm a biker too and I think this is great, there are several tracker systems out there most of which can cost a good deal of money and might require long contracts, so I'm delighted to see this. Many thanks to the developer!

meanm50 said:
...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.
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as far as I know, all vehicle alarm systems / GPS trackers which sends SMS to the users requires a valid SIM card.

......sounds like a good idea to me :thumbup:!! ....as soon as i can get a used andro-device i will check this app, protecing my good old xt500
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FlamingGoat said:
cost a good deal of money and might require long contracts
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You must be a Cricket customer...because most carriers have at least a 1 or 2 year contract...

Worth it to buy?

So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?

I think it all depends on its use per the individual, it is very handy for me when I'm at work and in a meeting I can see who's calling and read messages etc and also when I'm on my motorbike also saves me having to pull out my phone to see whoa calling messages etc. I would say though if you have a Samsung phone then probably have a look at the gear
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look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747483

If you can get it for less than $150, that's a decent price... However, there's LG's and Moto's watches coming out this summer if you can wait a few months - but those are rumored to be around $250.

spitfire2425 said:
So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Yes.

eirh said:
Yes.
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If you need a device to remote control your smartphone, then yes you should get it. If you are happy just taking your phone out of your pocket and using it, then you dont need the Sony Smartwatch 2. It is not an indepedent device. It can do almost nothing by itself, it is 99% dependent on your phone.
The best way to describe it is that it is a second screen to your smartphone. To be able to use it you must have your smartphone on you, at all times. It not autonomous working at all.

Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.

Sure, why not. It's only money.
I have had mine for 8 months and love it. I had not worn a watch in perhaps 20 years. (I'm a reformed pocket watch user.) If you like to know who is emailing and testing when it happens, covertly, it is great. There are other things it is great at too, but those are the #1 use. I like the color screen v.s. monochrome screens, but battery life suffers. Price is reasonable, relatively speaking, but if you are an Android user and have a little more $$, I'd wait until summer to see what the new Google based watches bring. They appear to be a step up. The only thing I'd wish for is voice transcription to reply to email or text and I believe that's coming in the Google OS watches.
spitfire2425 said:
So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Socotroco said:
Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.
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Yes it can. And your SW2 comes with Runtastic, which is pretty okay for me.

Sw1 can keep time only till it has battery or has not been switched off. If you switch it off or battery finishes, you need to connect it again with your phone to get time.
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i buy it but it was not good and have not worth to buy

I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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joaofsantosj said:
I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.

ngoonee said:
Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.
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Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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joaofsantosj said:
Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.

ngoonee said:
Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.
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Really? And why do you think that?
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joaofsantosj said:
Really? And why do you think that?
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Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.

briannaharbor said:
How is it possible you joined six years ago, but only have five posts??
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LOL It's a fair question, I joined this forum when I have a Qtek 2200 (made by HTC and also known under the brands XDA, O2), and after a Qtek 2020i, and used this forum just to get some informations. When this devices become obsolete I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5830 but I didn't like the Froyo GUI so I change to iOS devices that aren't supported here. But since a few months ago I become tired of it, always the same and without big changes, and planned to switch again to android that had a big improvement since froyo and its know more appealing to use.
One of the thing that I found out immediately was the different ROM's available to install, and I have been playing with them in my devices.
So it's natural that now I had reasons to post, to clear my doughts.
I don't use to write just to make number, I hope that you'll be clear.
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ngoonee said:
Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.
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I see in the call extension app description that "answer call" is for Xperia Only. I have a rooted HTC One M8, but I did not move the app to the system partition (I doubled checked just to be sure); however, I can answer calls with my Sony Smartwatch 2. Not sure if it is because I am rooted or not, but I wanted to pass along my experience with my phone and the call extension app in question.
Rob

I've found that the lack of a 'Call Accept' button is not a major deal breaker for the Call Extension program. Wired or BT headsets have the action button, so the SW2 is still good. PLUS, with the recent upgrades to the core program, it's perfect to setup for a 'idling watch-face' that contains the pertinent information that I need.
Remember, the watch will allow you to tuck the phone back into the pocket or holster and leave it there. I myself enjoy starting an album as I leave the house to catch my bus for work, then just use the SmartMote Extension to change the song or tweak the volume on the sly.
Oh, and with the phone settings extension I found, I can cut the phone's Wi-Fi when I leave a well, so it doesn't draw extra power looking for a connection - without going fully into the watch apps, because it's latext update puts a shortcut directly into the watch-face itself!
Yeah, I'd recommend getting this watch, if you need a new watch. Once you have it, you find reasons to have it.... (Not the least, because it reduces the need to turn on the phone every five minutes to check it.)