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[G1 Apps and Games] bolmedias:
A Quick Note About Sherpa

With Cyanogen already including Sherpa in his latest experimental build, there have been a few issues that have arisen. I feel that, because of these issues, any devs who are considering adding Sherpa to their builds should make users aware of these issues. If you are such a dev, feel free to add the following list to your first post. Also, you should make it clear that this version of Sherpa is pre-release.

If you wish to add Sherpa to your builds, you can download the .apk here: http://gynecologistcobra.net/apps/Sherpa.apk

Major Issues

Do not open the keyboard while Sherpa is running. It may cause it to crash.

Sherpa does not work properly on non-US devices. In the worst cases, it will fail to connect to the server. Even if it does connect, it may not be able to discover your surroundings.

Sherpa may fail to launch completely.

Sherpa

requires

GPS to be active to auto-locate you.

Sherpa may turn on your Wi-Fi while it is running.

Minor issues

Auto-rotate does not work in Sherpa.
[G1 Apps and Games] cyanogen:
It also sometimes just won't start, freezing up while trying to acquire the GPU. Awesome app though :D
[G1 Apps and Games] bolmedias:
Well, it was designed for the Magic, which has more RAM, ergo it can freeze on start up.
[G1 Apps and Games] Chahk:
It definitely requires GPS for auto-locate to work. I've also seen it turn on my wifi connection.
[G1 Apps and Games] bolmedias:
Actually, now that you mention it, I have seen the 'Open Wi-Fi Networks' notification flash up while I was running Sherpa. While my WiFi was turned off.
[G1 Apps and Games] cyanogen:
I think this is definitely a pre-release. If you watch logcat, there are hundreds of exceptions being thrown.
[G1 Apps and Games] jashsu:
Possibly using skyhook wireless wifi geolocation service for poor gps visibility situations?
[G1 Apps and Games] g1doobie:
Thanks. This is working on cy 3.6.81 with no problems for me
[G1 Apps and Games] johnnylicious:
Good stuff on the bugs list but im thinkin the sherpa app that got leaked was a beta version and there will be plenty of bugs, so don't hold your breathe yet but i guess wait till the official once releases.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
I am using Cy3.6.8.1 and have NO problems what so ever.

Its NOT beta, I have NOT tested it on a Hero Rom, however I have GPS on and on wifi so maybe make sure you have GPS on.

Look at the screenshots:
[G1 Apps and Games] bolmedias:
Good to see you've calmed down a bit from JAC's thread, Johnny :P

We know it's a prerelease version. However, people may want to start putting it in their builds, like Cyan has done, so there should be a bugs list.
[G1 Apps and Games] alritewhadeva:
Thats wierd...I always get a blank screen when I press a place.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
That is weird, it does take a few seconds to show, maybe it takes longer on Hero since it is a slower ROM.
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
After playing around with this app.. I must say its definitely one of the best "places" type app out there. I have noticed a couple things that havent been mentioned. First off, i havent had any fc even after opening the keyboard. The app screen doesnt rotate but is still functional for me in landscape.

I assume this app you can set your location manually via zipcode, city, etc. I would imagine that this also picks up via GPS.

On the bottom where it tells me my location, it is set for my home. GPS isnt picking me up elsewhere, as i am not at home. When i search by zip it works fine.

I also tried to go to google maps and lock on gps there.. but no go so far.

Like i said, i know there will be some small bugs considering this app isnt meant for the g1:) Anyone else experience the GPS not locking your current location?
[G1 Apps and Games] AverageCanadian:
My GPS is off. On google maps I get the correct location but in Sherpa it thinks I'm at home, not at work.
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Yeah.. I hear you. If i have my gps enabled and go the the Menu in Sherpa, select Go to Location. There is a "Use Current location" Then the little circle to the left of you displayed location with "think" for a couple seconds and stay at the same location... I dont even know how it picked up that location.

If my gps in not enabled then the circle with "think" for as long as you let it.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
I find that using wireless networks and GPS gives me a FALSE location, its off by a mile or so. When I ONLY use GPS its accurate to a few feet.
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
I thought to try that as well, but with no luck.

GPS in Sherpa keeps telling me that im at home :)

Maybe i'll try a fresh install and see if that helps
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
Didnt know there was a FC issue when opening keyboard. Having rotate or use in landscape will not be a good thing since you wont see much.

Yes and Yes

I dont have that issue, it shows me exaclty where Im currently at.

(I do have GPS ONLY on and NOT wireless networks)

No, like I said its very accurate for me.

Click on map and see where it shows you, its marked by a Robot, Man or Woman, depending on your settings.
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Alright! I figured it out..

Nothing was actually wrong, i was just getting a horrible GPS signal in my building.

I checked again for only gps and it wouldnt connect in my building so i took a walk outside. After GPS came back up, it worked perfectly. Speedy i might add too
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
I've installed and played around with Sherpa this morning.

For the life of me however, i cannot get the GPS to lock my current location. For some reason it shows my home as my location. I installed it this morning from work tho:confused: So perhaps it picked up some Cached info from Gmaps?

I've tried to use both gps and cell towers, and just gps and with no avail. (sometimes if only GPS is selected gmaps cant pull my gps either. Gonna keep on keepin on)

I've unistalled and reinstalled but still will not pick up my gps.
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Ok so i figured it out!

While only using GPS, sometimes (if im in a building for instance) it wont lock on. That's what was happening.

After walking around the building i caught my gps and tried sherpa again, and worked perfectly.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
NO issues with this release:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=539808
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
lmao... yeah GPS doesnt like buildings :rolleyes:

Have you tried Aloqa, thats pretty sweeeeeet tooo. But thats for another thread ;)
[G1 Apps and Games] prettyboy85712:
That's the same version/release we are talking about.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
I get NO force close when opeing keyboard or failing to launch completely.

It launches every single time and I have opened and closed the keyboard over 30times and not once did it FC

But if your happy with this one then by all means stick with it
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Thanks for the recomendation! Downloaded it and will play with it to see whats up!

Thanks
[G1 Apps and Games] AverageCanadian:
I just noticed that this app appears to be for American's only. I did a map view and it's only showing me POI's on the U.S. side of the border. :(
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Correct, at this time its only for US users unfortunatly
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
I should of mentioned that from my understanding it ONLY works in the U.S and Germany.

Sorry
[G1 Apps and Games] Seenochino:
i keep getting the blank screen when i select a place. im running cy3.6.81... any thoughts?
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
Is GPS on?
[G1 Apps and Games] Seenochino:
yes but since im at work the gps wont lock on so i end up putting in my location manually.

edit: just completely "super-wiped" my ext partition and reinstalled cy3.6.81

edit 2: works now. pretty quick might i add. pretty slick app
[G1 Apps and Games] jrs3d:
NOOOOOB question:

I renamed to sherpa.apk > open with Linda > package installer.

I get "Parse error - Trouble parsing package"

WTF.

CM 3.6.8.1, cm recovery 1.3.1, latest radio, latest spl
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
DONT! rename..... you need to EXTRACT.... its a zip file.
[G1 Apps and Games] jrs3d:
Ya I am an idiot. I typed that then immediately extracted afterward. Duh. I will report any issues I see on cm 3.6.8.1
[G1 Apps and Games] jrs3d:
Worked well for a minute. Selected a location and it froze up. Now the carousel won't turn but everything can be selected from the list. So it still works well, but the carousel makes it a little neater.
[G1 Apps and Games] frodsteamin2:
Thanks lakers and lets 2peat! i put apk file on sdcard installed, made sure GPS was on and now works like a charm and found my address no prob. i will surely use this app as i will be in vegas this weekend woooo.

i am on most updated cyn 3681!
[G1 Apps and Games] dru66:
Just loaded this on my MyTouch seems to work great
[G1 Apps and Games] jc1337:
I am using Palm Pre v1.6 Cyans 3.6.8.1 and everything is working great! :)

Thank you!
[G1 Apps and Games] kushgetti:
thanks so much

;)...great application
[G1 Apps and Games] bryanpen:
I have been waiting for this for my G1 since i first heard of it. In your face Touch 3G!!
[G1 Apps and Games] brian_v3ntura:
i want 3g =(
[G1 Apps and Games] renegadedj:
um... wusssa matter? you arent getting 3g on your g1???? whuuuuuuuuuuut
[G1 Apps and Games] rivryan:
this work on non rooted phones?
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
Yes it should, its a app Tmobile will releasing to all MyTouch phones. And last I checked Tmobile does not sell rooted phones.

So why not give it a try and post your results.
[G1 Apps and Games] rivryan:
ah, works great on non rooted phones! dunno why i was so scared to try lol

edit: don't like it tho, laggy and unresponsive =( force closes too
[G1 Apps and Games] mugzy:
I like Places Directory better, this one has too much fluff that slows it down.
[G1 Apps and Games] wootroot:
i agree too laggy
[G1 Apps and Games] mrmikemcguire:
Hmm...

Mines actually pretty fast. Loads well, and virtually no lag in the carousel mode.

I'm on dudes Leaked rom btw.
[G1 Apps and Games] Henchman:
Installed in Hero.

Working great so far.
[G1 Apps and Games] ThR1LL:
Is this just a souped up version of Where?
[G1 Apps and Games] johnnylicious:
mods need to move this thread. wrong part of the forum.
[G1 Apps and Games] jj71787:
mines weird it shows a place thats right down the block and it says 1.7 miles away
[G1 Apps and Games] edwinr29:
Just tried it on 2.7.3 and it works FANTASTIC

got my location within seconds on 3g and gave me everything

TOTALLY rocks!!!!!
[G1 Apps and Games] OFinch:
it's working great for me also. with me using jacheroski 1.4c. and it also ask you for your zip code or address if you don't want to turn GPS on because yea it's a battery hog. And yea, I feel really bad for those without 3G in their city or town :( .
[G1 Apps and Games] Shrivel:
At least in my area, this app has way more POIs than Where does. The one complaint I have so far is that many of the POIs seem to be in the wrong category.
[G1 Apps and Games] brian_v3ntura:
is it jsut me or does it seem like sherpa cant pick up my gps location.

yes my gps is on.. and i am running on jachero 2.7.3
[G1 Apps and Games] brian_v3ntura:
nm.. i was just in a building that blocked my gps signal o.O
[G1 Apps and Games] Jerzeeloon:
Works great on jf 1.51 adp
[G1 Apps and Games] MrMind10:
WORKS GREAT ON CYAN 3.6.8.1:cool:
[G1 Apps and Games] k4r1m:
anyone has 1.0.1? keep getting "package file was not signed correctly" when i try to install it from market...
[G1 Apps and Games] mookie3three:
I'm getting this to. Maybe because am not using official tmobile rom?
[G1 Apps and Games] prettyboy85712:
I had the same problem. If you have the previous version installed, it was necessary for me to uninstall it prior to installing the new one.
[G1 Apps and Games] kizer:
I wonder if there is much of a difference between?

Leaked 1.0.0

Market 1.0.1

Other than you will get updates for the 1.0.1 if they do much as far as updates go.
[G1 Apps and Games] Six6Sicks:
Market version is 1.0.2.

1.0.2 gives me "Installation Error, Package file was not signed correctly."

I have 1.0.0 installed but can't uninstall it, (possible apps2sd issue, not gonna worry about that now though)

I'm using Drizzy's v2.8 Hero Rom.
[G1 Apps and Games] Lakers3408:
If you have "root explorer" look in systems/app and delete it, then install the new one from the market.

NOTE*

If you dont find it in system/app look in system/sd/app
[G1 Apps and Games] Rekna:
Is this application really slow for anyone else?
[G1 Apps and Games] uberingram:
Yes. It's bloated and needlessly flashy. I prefer Google's Places Directory.
[G1 Apps and Games] revwillie:
1.0.2 would not install for me on CM roms. But I just installed 1.0.4 on CM 4.0.1 no problem.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] berre:
Hi,

Can you mute an incoming call on the Magic? So when someone calls you, you switch of the sound of the ringtone (only for that call).

Cheers

B
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] pe7er:
try to press vol down :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] berre:
good one :D

Couldn't find it in the manual :rolleyes:

cheers mate

B
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] TyKH:
When I first had my HTC I made some appointment for weeks later but they didn't show up on the today screen. But now they do show up because they occur the next day.

So the Today screen will only show appointment when they occur the following day, but does not show in general the upcoming appointments.:mad: Is there a way to alters this? I'm used to the WM5 today screen which showed the next upcoming appointments regardless if they would occur the following day.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] radiowc:
You can do that using S2U2. You can set to display any appointment, etc.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] bartpattijn:
this is possible. i fond a cab somewhere on the forum (general-development and hacking). Dont remember the post but i have the cab attached.

just install and you'll have more appointments on the today screen.

if reinstall al returns back to normal.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] radiowc:
I used that cab before... Just be caution, if you have other tweak install or something like that, it will break your homescreen. Make sure you backup your stuff if u used that cab.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] TyKH:
I already have that installed :D. This is nice when locked.

MM, if that CAB is dangerous I rather won't use it. Thanks for the info. Do other folks have some ideas?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] RMU:
I use that cab. Works fine! :D

in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=524157&highlight=calendar (somewhere at the end) i descripe the one i'm using.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] johseph:
Is there some reason my photos will not rotate?

The g sensor is on and all but when i look at my pics and turn the phone they do not.

Advice?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] animelover:
That's because HTC Album v3 doesn't use the G-Sensor anymore!

That's another reason why I'm waiting for HardSPL: exchange Album v3 with Album v2.5 from Blackstone!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dieselpower89:
Hi Guys,

I am aware of how to upgrade a ROM, how to Use HardSPL and how modifying in general works, although I think I may have really broken the phone now.

I had OliNex 1.40 installed since forever. I have used several Roms in the past including EnergyROM, Ahen's Roms and I have currently been using Makeveral's BSB6.5O Rom, and it was working great.

The last time I tried to use the unlock, i tried to flash it with the 'Subrata' unlock package (the one with Step 1,2 and 3' folders. It didnt work both times I tried so I gave up. It said it was unable to write to the phone. I reflashed with BSB Rom and all was well.

Today, I found a seperate unlocker. It was a simple .exe file that opened up what appeared to be the 'CustomRUU' application. The screen initially went black and then the program said that it lost connectivity. I did read that it used Cmonex HardSPL but I did it anyway (I take responsability for this error) and from then on, the phone will not boot. No matter what combination of Hard reset button combinations I use, nothing happens. No vibration, no light around the centre button that I can see, nothing.

So is there anything, anything at all that I can do? Or have i totally F**ked it?

I have also done alot of searching both on here, PPCgeaks, all the forums.

Let me know, cheers guys.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Glotzeulor:
I had a similar problem: Screen was black, no reaction from the phone. But i was able to connect it to my computer, it was not really detected, even though

i was able to flash a new Rom with a Custom RUU. Perhaps you could try that?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] coco1942:
Try to change the rom . Pull out the stylus , Press the reset button and hold the VOLUME DOWN and the right down button . After connect to pc
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dieselpower89:
The phone is in an Off state - I recharged the battery in it overnight - no white glowing ring around the centre button. No combination of buttons work - nothing happens and the device is off still.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dieselpower89:
OK, regardless of what has happened, Ive sent the phone to Victoria (Australia) to be repaired or replaced under warranty.

I just hope that it is so scrambled that they cant figure out that the device has been toyed with - will keep everyone updated!

btw - does anyone understand what technicians with more advanced tools would be able to determine (if anything)? Do they use special hardware to view the contents of the ROM or how does it all work?

thanks friends
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Glotzeulor:
Well..not exactly, but they have probably tools to examine the flash/memory/parts of the phone. interesting question ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dieselpower89:
Update!

I sent the phone away to the Three mobile repair centre - the phone is back, fully repaired and Running BsB again.... just awesome.

it seem they replaced all the components of the phone except for the shell itself, I dont really know why they didnt just replace the phone? lol

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I told them the phone wouldn't boot after an overnight charge - thanks 3!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pino112:
Sorry for bumping.

I have the same problem! I used the same program; 'DiamonCustomRUU.exe'

The screen became black. I can't open the bootmenu, soft- and hardreset doesn't work :(

It's a Dutch branded Vodafone TD.

I have to send it to Vodafone for repairing?
[Touch HD General] Mastiff:
I have used several WM phones before this, the two last were Atom and Atom Life. But this phone does not want to play ball with the USB extension cables I've been using all the time. First: No, the cables are all right: I can still sync my Atom Life without any problems. And I have used the original USB cable for the HD that comes with the box at the end (even though I've heard that syncing works just as well with a regular mini USB).

But neither a 3 m long extension cable (which is well below the 5 m USB limit) nor plugging it into a USB hub helps. Sometimes I can get a bit further with unticking the "advanced network" part of the USB to PC connection. But not allways. Has anybody here found a solution to that or even had the same problem?
[Touch HD General] MaskedMarauder:
Mine works fine on a Belkin 5 metre extension cable.
[Touch HD General] barryfell:
I can only sync with the cable that came with the phone. Other mini USB cables (ones that fit but are a different shape) only charge. :(
[Touch HD General] akash_nu:
r u serious?! damn..!!! i've never tried it with the HD. my touch pro used to work perfectly with non-factory mini usb cable...
[Touch HD General] nickallison:
This happened to my HD.

Phone call to orange later and they insisted on replacing it under insurance.

All they wanted to check was whether the HD and PC would sync. I told them no and the response from the script that they have to work through, was that the phone is marked as "broke" and needs replacing.

In my case I suspect that the USB port may have been damaged when the car charger cable was pulled out accidently in the car with some force. Seems that they are a little delicate, especially with none HTC cables (i.e. without the odd shaped plug with only one corner truncated). I have read that non HTC ones fit a little less snug and can put stress on the board inside the phone when plugging / unplugging.
[Touch HD General] Digital Outcast:
You hit that on the money. I see it as a design flaw as well as a scheme to get people to buy HTC-specific accessories. But you are right, generic cables with the different connector do fit loosely and can cause issues after time if you are not gentle with it. Also, the USB connector itself on the device and internally on the solder points is poorly designed. This doesn't help.
[Touch HD General] Mastiff:
I can sync with any cable, but it seems to be to problems:

1. If the extension is too long, it will fail.

2. If it's run by more than one USB hub it will fail. The first hub is a Toshiba docking station with a one meter cable from the laptop. The second is a D-Link powered USB hub. No matter what cable I use then it won't sync. With the cable connected to the Toshiba docking I can sync both with a regular mini USB and the original cable. Strange thing is that it only works on one of the two the front USB connections and not on one of the four at the rear! Then again Windows isn't supposed to be logical, I guess... ;)
[Touch HD General] alixoft:
Normal miniusb cable works perfectly for either charging and syncing.

I even had a 7m usb cable (5m and a 2m usb extending cable), worked perfectly for either charging and syncing (I need my phone to be next to my bed, and my PC is like a few meters away from my bed).

Seriously don't know how your HD refuses to work with a cable other than the stock HD USB cable.
[Touch HD General] narlytom:
Hi,

are you using a custom ROM?

i used all sorts of cables, whatever happens to be lying around, infact i never use the stock one, as this is plugged it at a very inaccesable wall socket for mains charging!

generally my cables go through a hub, and then a 1m extension.

the reason i ask about the ROM is that i have flashed loads of different ROMS, and all worked fine, except one ROM (think it was topix 2.6), where it would only connect for a brief moment before auto-disconnecting. i suspect it was a 'bad flash' as they say, and so if you are using a custom ROM would suggest a re-flash. if not, you could consider a hard reset, or trying a different ROM (perhaps if it the stock ROM it has a 'bad flash' at the factory)

Tom
[Touch HD General] Mastiff:
This thread has been hijacked (I never asked about regular mini USB versus the proprietary HTC version), but if you're asking me, I'm using the latest official HTC version (Norwegian).
[Touch HD General] leobox1:
mine is not picky at all...
[Touch HD General] akash_nu:
Thank god, I checked with a mini usb that came with my external HDD and it worked perfectly...
[Touch HD General] barryfell:
I tried 3 other cables and none of them work apart from to charge.

I'll see if it's an issue with using my hub.
[Touch HD General] Fallen Spartan:
Have you tried updating usb drivers?
[Touch HD General] barryfell:
No i'll try that when I get home.

Thanks
[Touch HD General] Avalun:
I have this issue with a specific cable on vista64, the phone only charges, but if I connect it to a Ubuntu box, I can sync, share network etc.

I think M$ is the issue in that case.
[Non-Touchscreen Windows Mobile Other] itsuon:
hy

help plz, i need remove password in ipaq500,

thx