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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] vandettaz:
[MENTION=674617]KryptosXLayer2[/MENTION] - Great ideas. I often have that cap pop off the back off the iBolt dock. I use the windshield suction cup on my 2003 Nissan Altima. I prefer my phone to be in portrait mode when I drive, which I found the iBolt arm to torque too much left and right, in landscape though it was rock solid. I took the arm off my Samsung Universal mount, and use that with the iBolt phone mount and it's much more solid in portrait mode.

I spliced my cable about 6 inches from the Y. the majority of the cable is in behind my center vents, right above my stereo. All cables plug in where my stereo is, with a 12v cigarette lighter socket that I wired in to my accessory power, so everything is hidden except for about 8 inches of cable that sneaks out to the left of my vents. When i made the soldered connections I used a fine heatshrink over each individual wire (x5), and then a double heat shrink over the completed 5 wires. Very strong, but it's all hidden inside my dash.

I'm mostly happy with how everything works now, but I do wish I didnt have to plug in the extremely stiff car mode extension piece from iBolt. I don't like how much force it puts on my phones microusb jack.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] choi0706:
anyone else find the suction cup is weak? my dock and phone vibrates a lot when its hot outside..
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Basileus_AU:
Ok so I've got the new cable today, it works however the amperage is even worse - 460, I also testing it with new Kensington 4.2 dual charger but the results are the same. I'm going to follow your advice and cut the cable to shorten it. Did you just twist the wires together and put a heatshrink on top or did you solder them first? I've got a bit of experience but would like to listen to your advices first ;)

Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
I wouldn't have mentioned soldering the connections and the strength of soldered wires if I didn't solder them to begin with! Twist and crimp connections are NOT going to work on this, and you didn't even mention the crimping part, haha.... so YES, you MUST solder these wires if you want anything to work for more than a few days!

Let me know if shortening that cable works, I don't see how it can, really considering it's only 1.2M to begin with, not 3M like the iBolt one was....
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] vandettaz:
It seems to all depend on the gauge of the wires and length. I noticed that almost all the cables prior to the S4's charging cable use very high gauge (thinner wires), so this new aux cable that doesn't look like it was designed for the s4 probably has very thin wiring inside. The iBolt cable had surprisingly decent gauge wire inside, but was way too long apparently. Shortening the $5 cable might help it.. not sure if there is also another factor in the s4 deciding what current it can pull from any given cable. But it seems its all about current capability of the wire, which is a factor of gauge and length.

[MENTION=674617]KryptosXLayer2[/MENTION] If you're talking about shortening the iBolt cable, I agree to definately solder all wires, and put a piece of heat shrink over each wire, and a thicker one over the finished 5 wires. You wont want any wire coming loose or contacting another wire. Best to put the wires on top of eachother and twist together before soldering, practise first if its your first time. Putting the wires side by side (parallel) then twisting results in a big clump of wire thats harder to keep slim.

I tried to post a photo of my finished mod, but it was blocked.

This link might work:

Hope this helps,

Paul
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] andreasy:
I believe it's too many of us who bought the older S3 version of i-bolt which was able to work at some point either with the use of a custom kernel or with the late Samsung kernel updates. I personally have 2 of them in my 2 cars and now I have both S3 which I passed to my wife and S4 which I kept for myself.

I believe there must be a way to modify the older i-bolt adapter to make it work so please, if anyone finds a workaround, post it here.

The only workaround I can think as of now is to discard the dock connector and fasten the direct USB connector close to that area and use USB connector instead. Then use tasker commands to automate the procedure of launching dock mode upon USB connection. Not the best solution but I hope someone finds a way to make an adapter to modify the pins layout.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mmark27:
Since the new Google Maps does not have the "just drive" mode on their Navigation app without entering a destination....I won't really even use my dock very much unless I'm actually entering a destination, which is pretty rare in my own city. Thanks el google for ruining the app. I liked to have it up in the navigation mode so it wouldn't dim the screen and so I could see the traffic ahead of me.

Anyone else figure out a way around this in the new Google Maps?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SmithyNZ:
[MENTION=2663101]mmark27[/MENTION] - you should be able to uninstall the update. Open app in the application manager and select uninstall update.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mmark27:
Right, I am able to uninstall the update, but I like every other feature except this lack of the just drive mode!

anyways, to update my comment earlier, I did receive the Engive SGS4 Car Dock :

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQTEA96/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is a real basic dock, very slim and small profile and for that I like it. It doesn't force the Dock Mode, either. The plastic seems reasonably built and the suction cup appears pretty strong. I'd recommend this for anyone that doesn't want bulk and doesn't use a case on their phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] litesout:
I have a similar audio issue on mine. Its not all the time, but enough for me to start thinking about other alternatives. I've got mine mounted on a Kuda mount using the AMPs plate. The cable comes through a hole in the front of the Kuda mount right behind the dock. I've got it coiled up inside the mount right now with the USB side of the cable going into a usb charger plugged into a 12v power port I hard wired in behind the dash. The audio cable goes through a coupler and into the factory 3.5 aux plug located inside the arm rest. I'd say about half the time I get a horribly crackly noise coming through the input. I've tried opening the cover on the back of the dock and unplugging the super stiff extension cable from the y-cable and just plugging the y-cable directly into the phone. I still get dock mode, charging, audio output, etc. Unfortunately, I still get the same noise. Interestingly, the noise goes away if I unplug the usb plug from the charger. I've tried 2 different usb car charger plugs, 1 PNY 2.1a and 1 best buy brand 1a charger. Both produce the same noise. And, the noise seems to be there regardless of what audio source I'm using. Doesn't matter if its Google Music, the phone's music player or Pandora. All produce the same background noise. And its audible when the music is paused and doesn't seem to change if I adjust the volume on the phone. I believe it to be coming from the cable itself.

Also, for those of you concerned about the reduced charging ability of the cable, for my purposes its a non issue. I did an 11 hour drive last week with Pandora going, Google Maps navigation running in the background and the screen on and the battery was just fine. About the same when I got home as when I left. Thankfully, the audio didn't act up at any point on the drive. It was pretty bad on the way up, had to resort to :eek: FM radio part of the way.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sweeds:
I still get the crackling noise. My theory is the GS3 and GS4 have issues with grounding the input charging current and pick up static noise from the car engine.

I did extensive testing with a variety of different cables and car chargers. The crackling sound is reproducible and occurs only when the phone is charging via a car USB adapter.

My conclusion is that the quality of the Y cable in combination with a design flaw in the Galaxy Series, will unavoidably have sound issues when charging and using aux output.

Other thoughts:

I've moved to a standard AUX cable.

May upgrade to BT to resolve and noise pickup.

I do still use and like the iBolt mount with revolving plate.

I liked the idea of a car mode, so I'm implenting that through NFC&Tasker.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] andreasy:
I could have bought from I-bolt again in the future but what they did is so frustrating that for the sake of principles they are now in my blacklist.

I bought 2 units for my s3 and before I got my s4 I asked them if my existing units could charge the s4. I didn't care about dock mode because I could trigger it with tasker. They confirm that it could work. When I got my s4 and connected it I saw that nothing happened so I got back to them to inform them that the information they gave me was wrong. To my surprise they replied back with a message that due to the misleading information they provided, they would send a free unit. I thanked them and told them that if they did so, I would buy another one from them for my other car. I provided all my details but it ended up to be a joke. Never replied back to any of my emails and not a single word from them ever since. Sometimes it is better for people to just keep quiet instead of promising lies. Just for this I lost my trust in them and they are now in my blacklist. If they didn't say that, I could buy from them again in the future.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kevinbear:
I would give them another chance/time. They have historically provided outstanding customer service to most of us here. I believe they are a rather small company (based in the US!), so there is definitely a human factor involved. Sometimes we err and forget or delay. I am sure that if you contact them again and are patient that they will take care of you in a satisfying manner. In fact, there is a member here from i-Bolt that frequently reads and provides assistance. You might try sending him a PM about your trouble.

EDIT: Here is the forum member that may be able to help you out: http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=4679934
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tsitalon1:
Just ordered this and a 2a charger - I'm not clear on what usb cable mods need to be done.

Anyone have a write up on soldering or moding to get ~1500ma in the phone while docked?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
My post #96 should tell you everything you need to know - let me know if you have any questions!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tsitalon1:
Good info, but you mention soldering and I cannot find which wires I am supposed to solder.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
The wires you cut and shorten are the wires you solder!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S 4 using the XDA app
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tsitalon1:
LOL - I apologize, I didn't realize the ONLY goal was to shorten the cable. For some reason I thought we were soldering inside the mounts circuit board.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] alexroborock:
Has anyone tested this cable with the google edition, i9505g, would be good to confirm power + audio out works from this cable.

Cheers,
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] toadlife:
Stereo Channels Swapped

I've had this dock for quite awhile now and tonight, noticed a strange bug with it; audio routed through the cable has the stereo channels swapped. I noticed it tonight when listening to the song I had mixed myself. The song has a drum fill that starts in the right channel and ends in the left, but in the car it was reversed. I confirmed it by playing the song over Bluetooth (my car stereo supports both).

The problem could be the cable or the driver.

I running the latest official ROM (*FNC5)

Can anyone test this with another device besides the S4, or with an earlier ROM version?

I will probably just by some adapters and a cable to swap the channels back.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Jackswan:
Charging above 80% on S4

I've had the Ibolt for a couple, not a bad bit of kit but has its flaws.

Had both cables, y cable and short cable replaced by iBolt to a thicker gauge cable. But had a strange problem since. When the phone charge goes over 80%, I have a static/buzz on the audio output. Below 80% I don't hear it.

Phone is a Galaxy S4 i9505 Uk version running stock Samsung 4.4.2

Any ideas
[LG Optimus 4X HD] difovo:
Hello everyone, as the title indicates i'm looking for a way to be able to use multi window feature for the optimus 4x like the note 2, the s4, optimus g and so. I believe it has more than enough resources to handle this feature properly.

Like other users, i updated to JB V20C a few days ago and i DO NOT like it, lag everywhere and 75% ram used without a single app running, so i'm planning to root and go for cm10.1, but before taking any step i prefered to ask if there is a rom that alows me to use multi window. And if it's not possible, just tell me about any good rom for the O4X or how to make it use less ram, Thanks.
[HTC One X] netic227:
Hi i'm new here and sorry for my english ... so i have flashed sentiel rom but i forgot to flash gapps . And i don't know if this is reason why i'm stuck on sentiel logo . I don't know what to do HELP
[HTC One X] matt95:
did you flash the rom boot.img?
[HTC One X] netic227:
purpose clerifi

yes
[HTC One X] matt95:
well, gapps shouldn't be a problem if not flashed... try to full wipe and reflash the rom...
[HTC One X] netic227:
haha thank you very much i was so stupid and i forgot to do a wipe thank's dude . i think it's going to be okey now .. i have got a question i can't lock bootloader
[HTC One X] matt95:
to lock it you have to type

fastboot oem lock

but you won't be able to run custom roms ;)
[HTC One X] netic227:
i know but i had root on stock and unlocked bootloader then i tried to locked it by command prompt and while rebooting there was some reds words
[HTC One X] matt95:
that's normal :) because you're trying to boot a custom rom with bootloader locked and a custom recovery :) if you want to go back to stock you should flash a RUU, it is the best way
[HTC One X] netic227:
i tried but i couldn't i don't know why
[HTC One X] matt95:
that's strange mate, type

fastboot getvar all
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbunlock1:
I've copied the Trim Area (TA) from other x8 and put in my cell phone and I can not turn on my x8, what to do?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 8cpaiw:
please write more information about not powering......do you have any sign's of life

e.g. LED flashes,phone vibrates,some text appearž

try to sue FLASHTOOL....that's probably going to help,unless you hardbricked your phone

I can'r be sure what kind of brick is it beacuse I don't have enouhg info
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbunlock1:
no led,no vibration, nothing
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 8cpaiw:
Can you put it in Flash mode?

if you don't know how to do it:

1.Turn off phone

2.Take out battery

3.Put it back in after 10 seconds

4.Plug cable in PC

5.PRESS and HOLD

BACK

button

6.(you are still holding BACK button) connect cable with phone

GREEN LED should be visible

Is it working?

If not you probably hard bricked your phone :(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbunlock1:
my computer does not recognize the phone...

how to fix hard brick?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackRabbit1703:
woooww

If u had Softbirk your phone u can easily repir with SCC or flash stock kernel

BUT

hardbrick,,, I don't think so :rolleyes:

take it back to sony service centre or use Jtag(for expert only!):cool:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
If you got your phone hard bricked you could try SEUS and repair your phone using that......even if it is hard bricked..... I myself have used it a couple of times and it works perfectly....
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gogeta:
Wow unique SEUS you have:rolleyes:

Sent from my X8
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Look it worked for me..... I downloaded the latest one OK :sly:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
wow, I never thought SE would make such a tool :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Dude have you ever seen SE PCC?????:rolleyes::eek:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cascabel:
do you know what it's for and what a hard brick is?

Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Yep

---------- Post added at 11:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 AM ----------

Okay Okay that only works for soft bricks!!!!!!!!:silly:

Actually there was a post that misguided me about soft and hard brick!!!!!!

Sorry
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cascabel:
no prob. don't apologize. i've been there so i know how it is. just try to check your info next time, ok? i know you're trying to help, but other new members might get wrong information. :)

Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Ok man!!!!! I'l ltake care......:angel:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
yes I saw it, and I'm seeing it everytime I turn on my PC, dude, have you ever know what hard brick or soft brick is? :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
If you are not blind you can read the previous 2-3 posts!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes::eek:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
then why post an argument stating that PCC can revive a hard bricked device? :eek: :rolleyes:

enough with the OT lol
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Look I just searched again!!!!! So I found that it works for a soft brick!!!!!!!!!!

I was misguided by a thread ... :silly:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
hahahahahaha okay bro :highfive:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Actually thanks to [MENTION=4889209]Gogeta[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4661380]cascabel[/MENTION] !!!!!!

Coz till today I was in a misconception about hard and soft brick!!!!!!!!!:highfive::cyclops::cool:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
no problem ;)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Anyways thanks for your help tooo!!!!!!!! :good::laugh::victory:

By the way which kernel and rom do you use?????
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groot:
the latest nightly of minicm10 and naa jb v05
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vardaan007:
Okay thnxx:angel:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] longlnn:
Finaly, what should we do if it is hard brick? help me! please
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cascabel:
make sure it's a hard brick. try charging it for a few minutes and see if it shows ay sign of life when you try to lower it on.

if it's hard brick, send it to sony for repair. there's another method but you need jtag.

Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] Andrea:
Hi,

I'm developing an application on SmartPhone SDK 2003.

I need to extract the cell ID from telephone.

How can I do? :cry:

If you have any suggetion, I'll be happy.

Thank you.

Bye
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ranger:
Andrea,

You might want to check out http://www.cell-profiler.de/

Maybe the developer would point you in the right direction

Regards

Keith Burke
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] z0mbi3:
I feel the XDA (I&II) badly need network monitoring software
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ranger:
Indeed
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] Andrea:
thanks, but the site is under costruction.

I don't have to buy but i've to deploy the software for my thesis.

I've downloaded from the site http://viewcvs.xda-developers.com/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/xdautils/#dirlist the following class: debug.cpp, debug.h, ril.h, riltest.cpp, riltest.h, stringutils.h, stringutils.cpp, vectorutils.h, vectorutils.cpp.

I've create a new project and build it.

But RIL_GetCellTowerInfo response:

RIL_GetCellTowerInfo: 80004001

RES: 00000001 000000a6 10 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 02 00 00 00

RES: 00000001 000000a7 :shock:

I think that 80004001 (hexadecimal) mean that it don't work (not implemented)

I have no more idea how to do this. Could anyone to help me? :cry:

Thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ranger:
Andrea,

Yes the site is under constuction, but their support email address is on that page.

He [dutty] also frequents this forum semi regularly. Maybe if you post a message for him, or even PM him. He's generally an approachable guy, he may help you.

Check topic

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8200&highlight=dutty

I haven't dabbled in the RIL myself, so can [EDIT : Should read "can't"] help you there, sorry. But you are developing for the XDA / XDA II, I take it. Not sure but I think the RIL applies to XDA and the like.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] Andrea:
Thanks, but i'm developing on SmartPhone 2003 platform in eVC 4.0

It's possible that nobody know RIL for smartphone??? :?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] itsme:
for the xda2 you can get the cellid via a device specific API, 'RIL_DevSpecific, see RilClass.cpp

it is quite likely different for your smartphone.

to see if your device supports cell info notifications, you have to see if the string '+CREG=2' is somewhere in your rilgsm.dll.

you can extract rilgsm.dll from your rom using dumprom
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] Andrea:
Excuse me,

I don't understand how to use dumprom on smartphone!!! :oops:

Can you help me?

Thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] blackwinged:
I´m looking for a way to read cell ids for some weeks now and didn´t find anything valuable. Some working programs, but theyre all closed source... :(

I´m working with basic4ppc on win mobile 6. If there are any advances, PLEEAASE let me know ^^
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] b0ris747:
Does at least, any program work?

Have you tried http://usuc.dyndns.org/tv/gsm/GSMCelluloz/ ?

Does it help ?

If you have problem, try the debug version and send me file files created in \Temp.

I may help if you have problem, but I don't do any basic4PPC...
[HTC Desire X] baris91:
i cannot root, unlock and so on my desire x. please help me!!
[HTC Desire X] sushant6786:
Do some exercise, surf the forum n you will find.

sent from my HTC DX
[HTC Desire X] hcdav:
seriously, we get so many posts like these. there are already so many tutorials if you just Google it...
[HTC Desire X] Stephen:
Moderator update

Please search before posting. A very quick search would have given a thread like this. It should contain everything you need.
[HTC Desire X] baris91:
thanks a lot. i did it last night thanks to xda
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ls1ssz28:
I wanted something cheap to hold me over until the more established case companies released something. I have the white s4, and like the white on white look so i started my search on Amazon.com because of the prime shipping and wanted something quick.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C6OG8RM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the case arived the next day and to my suprise it fit like a glove, it had a nice "grippy" feel while in hand, but not in the pocket. It is a very slim case barely adds any bulk.

All in all for a cheap temporary $10 case, it actually suprised me and i love that its slim. But due to the lack of material because it is so minimalistic, i would still be scared if it dropped...But atleast it protects from scratches and raises the screen and camera off of surfaces.

Rating - 8/10
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] reverepats:
Good to know. I'm gonna order it for tomorrow. Appreciate the heads up. I have the Supcase Slim Fit case coming today. I have the Spigen ultra slim fit case also, but it doesn't fit surprisingly. I don't think there is a difference in size compared to the UK S4,so maybe it was a factory error. But I've never tri the Cimo cases. Good stuff! Ty
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Rhamza161:
love my cimo S-line case, glad to hear their other products are equally as good. Thanks for the review.