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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] herbert1:
Galaxy S GPS sucks and I didn't want to pay for something like that.

I don't understand either why I should give phone call or network access to such an application...

So I've have developed mine:

it' free,

it's open-source (you can verify what it's really doing and you can improve it!), :cool:

it just asks for needed permissions. :D

The application, as the previous one, allows to use an external bluetooth GPS on Android devices:

The application starts a service, then connects to a Bluetooth device (NMEA GPS) and creates a mock GPS provider which can be used to replace the internal GPS.

It's also possible to log the external GPS NMEA data in a file on the device.

The app needs the following permissions:

bluetooth and bluetooth admin (connection to the GPS device),

location and mock location (replace the GPS location provider by a new one using the bluetooth GPS device),

write external storage (if you want to log the NMEA data into a file on the sdcard).

It should run on all android devices (2.0 and above) and NMEA bluetooth devices.

I have tested it with a GlobalSat BT-338 bluetooth GPS (SiRF III), a Galaxy S (I9000) and a HTC Sapphire (Froyo CM-6).

It works with Google Maps, Wikitude, GoPenS and my own personal navigation app. Normally, it should work with all applications that use Android official location API.

Notes: in order to install the app:

enable Settings/Applications/Unknown sources,

enable Settings/Applications/Development/Allow mock locations,

download and install the apk.

You have also, of course, to enable bluetooth and pair the the phone with the GPS.

Project page:

Bluetooth GPS for Android on SourceForge

BlueGPS4Droid apk: BlueGps4Droid_1.0.apk
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] gadjet0:
Just installed it, brilliant, I had a small BT GPS lying around anyway so I can now use it when GPS is important and not have to rely on the very flakey SGS GPS.

I hope Samsung is reading these forums!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
Hello, thanks for the effort.

I tried your app yesterday, using Motonav and Sygic.....both programs loses connection with external gps after a while....then program and device itself get all laggy and system eventually crashes and restart.

So, unhappilly it's buggy.....Those problems never happen when I use Gps Bluetooth mouse unlimited.

I have Froyo JPC at the moment....so I didnt try this with eclair 2.1

Greetz
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] murvel:
This method should solve the problem with android tablets who doesn't have internal GPS. I am tempted buying the Archos 101 when it's released soon and with this solution maybe I could get a functioning GPS?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] herbert1:
It should.

We will have some archos tablets in a few week at work, so I could try...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
It's running Android 2.2 Froyo7 . I dont know what that little 7 means, but if you can install and run Bluetooth Gps Mouse unlimited or Gps Provider apps in it and if you can "allow mock locations" in Settings - Development, I am sure it's going to work.

In a couple of days I will post a video clip, showing how the GS is handling some navigation software using solely the external bluetooth gps receiver, that means with internal gps disabled and with no online or wireless assist whatsoever.

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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM2gm5DAOjM
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] FL00DY:
Can I ask those that have this working and have used other apps, what BT GPS model & brand are you using?

I think my Globalsat BT-338X is stuffed and I need to buy a new one.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
I don't know if you saw my video, but the one I use is de Nokia LD 3W.

It's little bulky, but that's because it got a large (replaceable) battery that goes a long way without recharging.

There are newer ones out there, but this one is cheap and good enough = best buy

The chipset is a SirfstarIII

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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] qutlacha:
I can confirm this, as I also use Nokia LD-3W in combination with Bluetooth GPS Mouse. Very accurate combination.

But one question for you betoNL.

I can see in your video that iGo Motonav works quite flowlessly. I also tried motonav and it was lagy as hell :( I also tried iGo MyWay and the result was the same - great lag while scrolling in menu. So the question for You (or anyone else familiar with this) - Is this the result of my stock JG5 without any lagfix. Or something else could be the problem ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
iGo software is heavier than most software (ram usage) but nothing that the sgs can't handle.

The firmware I have at this moment is JPH , but when I was on stock JF3, had no problems as well and since the beginning till now never needed any lag fix.

I think you have to check some things out:

1) Are you using the right iGo versions? I mean for instance: Motonav 480x800 ?

I didn't even know that there was another iGo variant that fits the sgs (like the iGo MyWay you used). Afaik the only iGo version is working on the sgs is the Motonav 480x800.

2) Check RAM usage before starting Motonav, cleaning it up and closing as many backgroung activity/services/apps. as possible.

3) If you are using different task managers, just choose one and un-install the rest. Actually manage your applications uninstalling all those ones that you dont use and forgot about. Many of them are possibly running on background, slowing down the phone and draining battery

4) Disable background data at accounts and sync! (I don't know if this measure will speed up your phone but it will certainly increase battery life and if you need to check your gmail or go to the market, just enable it again....and dont forget to disable it after your done)

Good luck

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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] qutlacha:
Thank You for fast responce.

I used the 480x800 version of motonav. But, as you suggested, I never checked the ram before starting motonav. So that might be the isue along with background data and syncs.

I'll try your advice as soon as possible and post You back the results.

Thank You again :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] KCIRTAP42:
Hello everybody

I try to connect my external bluetooth gps (Qstarz 818xt) to my galaxy spica for race lap timing and monitoring.

On the bluetooth menu, the device is paired but not connected...

I have allowed mock locations but when I moove to the lap timing application (chronogps), it always ask for the built-in gps.

When I try app such bluetooth gps, the device is available but the bluetooth connection fail.

What am I doing wrong??

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] nribeiro:
By the way could you tell me the name of the app please?

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] kikikaka:
the latest update of the googoo one can be used with other apps now... may try..
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] adrianmak:
work with RMAPS ? and other location base app (not gps app) ?

And who can share how battery usage as compare with internal gps ?

a little worst ? almost the same ? or a little better ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
There is a free version of bluetooth gps mouse on the Market...just try it. I dont know RMAPS

And the battery usage of the device I use, the Nokia LD 3W is just great!

It goes for days without recharging (normal use) and for MONTHS on stand-by!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] adrianmak:
I'm sorry. I haven't said that clearly.

I mean battery usage of i9000 when connect to a bluetooth gps
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] adrianmak:
what is the difference between free and paid version of "bluetooth gps mouse" ?

should I keep the service running on even I don't use GPS ? or STOP it after finished using GPS software

@betoNL

how and where did you put the nokia ld-3w in car ? Just stick in near car window ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] SKeijmel:
Doesnt seem to work anymore with sygic moblie maps 8.24 :(

anyone knows how to fix it.

it seems to work and gps test gets the signal but it doesnt show any satelites it that program. i didnt do it before but it still worked with the other sygic 8.06 older one.

mock locations is on! it just doesnt seem to get it hey they disabled it ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
I didn't have any problem with Sygic MobileMaps10 when I was using it...

Lately I just have been using iGo and Aura Sygic, but still didnt test them with the Gps Blutooth Mouse app. since I stopped using my external gps device ( no need).
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] aztech:
guys -- thanks! Manage to make this work with my Papago X5 for SEA Region.!! Like like
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] FLAWLESSVW:
I'm glad to have found this thread!!!

I used to use an old Windows Mobile device with a Holux GPSlim 236 Bluetooth GPS for Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) and it worked great.

Now of course I'm using an Android (Samsung Galaxy Prevail on Boost Mobile).

I've got the Geocaching app (available on the market) but as you know, the internal GPS is worthless for accuracy, so all the app is good for is information (tells me which Geocaches are near me, etc), but I still have to use my trusty old Garmin Nuvi for the actual find.

***What I'd like to know is... My old Holux GPSlim 236 is dead. I'm tempted to order a new one (can be had cheap on eBay etc), but want to get your input before "wasting" $30 or so on it...

-Do you guys think the Holux GPSlim 236 / Samsung Galaxy Prevail (Froyo 2.2) combo will work with any of the software mentioned here?

-Does anyone know if the Geocaching app supports external GPS, as that's my main goal?

Thanks in advance guys. If I could get this working, I could leave my Garmin in the car and quit fumbling around while geocaching! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] betoNL:
Hey...this thread is still alive!

I dont know about the hollux, but in Android, when you use the right connecting software ( I use "bluetooth gps mouse unlimited") you can connect practically any gps program to an external bluetooth gps receiver (you need to "allow mock locations" in settings first)

As I said I never tried the Hollux I used only the Nokia LD 3W:o

Anyway, always go for devices with sirfstar chipsets or better...

If you find this post usefull hit the "thanks" button :rolleyes:

Edit Ps- you can see the nokia LD 3W in action on my first gps video (on my sign.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G.HendriX:
Hi All,

I've used the following procedure to make the wave secure application a system application:

1) I've installed the wave secure program trough the android market.

2) With the "root explorer" program (already installed on my rooted device) I've moved the application "com.wsandroid.apk" from the default installation path to "\system\app"

3) Reboot

My goal was to make wave secure a system aplication, please, can anybody confirm that this is the correct (and easy) procedure or suggest others?

thanks to all

rgds
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokaigutti:
get titanium backup from the market . there is a free version . open the second tab and you will see all the apps

1 browse and find your app then long press > convert to system app !

got too many apps ?

2 menu button > filter > search part of the app name> done

now in the second tab you will see ur app

long press > convert to system app !

done :-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodiaxe66:
This is quite right. But if u can't see the app in appdrawer set the permission to r/rw
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] princefizi:
titanium

For the users who rooted their smartphone, titanium backup is must have application ..... it has many features including demanded one "convert to system app"....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donhu:
Hey all,

I know all the carp thats going on with skype and everyone else except verizon users, but i just wanted to know if there is another reason that my phone freezes every time i use skype beta. Is there anything i can do about this?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donhu:
no one? is there a way i can generate a log or something that can help someone help me?

i need to figure this out....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sc00ter98:
Same to me. So I use now another tool. Everytime I installed Skype Beta the phone freeze
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psykick5:
Skype was made for Verizon only because of an exclusive deal AND because that version of it isn't true VoIP, it uses CDMA, which we don't have on our HD2, so don't be surprised if it screws up and freezes. Just wait until later this year when they should release a version for all Android phones that is true VoIP and even has video calls (if you have a forward-facing camera)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] nemuro:
I've got the... romtitus. No rom stands more than a week on my phone, I must have tried dozens of android versions.

My main concern is this: I have a good 2.1 version but I want to try some froyo builds. How do I transfer apps, notes, and such? Is there an app that can backup that information and it can restore the data on my build?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] fayeznoor:
Congatz to all Samsung Galaxy S owners . EISA has awarded it best European smartphone of the year 2010-2011.

Samsung also grabbed the best European Social Media Phone 2010-2011 for Samsung Wave

http://www.gsmarena.com/eisa_awards...st_of_the_best_phones_in_europe-news-1878.php

regards

fayez
[Galaxy S I9000 General] rocketpaul:
this makes me even more glad i ditched my x10 for the sgs.;)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] AllGamer:
yay! for samsung SGS :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iridaki:
Hello!

I am flying to Madrid tomorrow and staying for some time there on vacation. :-)

My question is: are there any stores where I can find accessories for my X10, like silicone cases, pouches, etc?

Thank you in advance for any answers! ;-)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trojjanhorse:
Honestly, Best place is a flea market. I'm sure Madrid has them. It's either that, or a mall that is mainly run by asians :p
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbaldwinroberts:
Hey,

Recently i have noticed that to lower the volume i have to press and hold for a second the down volume button on the side or it won't register. Whereas the up volume button works perfectly with a quick click.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Its not a problem but a bit annoying, if i was to send it to HTC i presume they would fix or replace for free? I might send it in because i have a few scratches on the case and hopefully they will replace it :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaiseris:
I have a similar problem. But my volume button doesn't work at all. And it doesn't matter for how long I press it. Volume up button works perfectly.

Any ideas if it's a simple/inexpensive fix or not?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tander_ZA:
Both mine up and down work 100 % with quick press. Return the device as it is faulty.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaiseris:
I've bought this device on Ebay so it doesn't have warranty. I have started PayPal case and want to return the item to dishonest seller who hasn't mentioned the fault. But I'm also investigating just in case PayPal dispute goes wrong.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leroy:
Why wouldn't it have a warranty just cos you got it off eBay?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leroy:
Looking at it from their view here - scratches on case and button not working.......they will prob decide it is broke because of dropping. Hopefully not, but I'd be surprised if they replace the case!

Ps ny touch HSBC had a similar prob on volume down button, the rubber underneath it had worn down (button used a kit for vibrate etc) I put a bit of card under and it was fine
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaiseris:
I assume it doesn't have warranty because it doesn't come with any receipt or other paperwork. It's also unlocked (used to be on Orange). And finally, I'm located in Lithuania (EU) and the phone was bought from seller in UK. Although I wouldn't mind to send it to UK for repairs. Because housing looks like s*** too :(

And all this trouble because of dishonest seller :mad:
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leroy:
I dont know much about Lithuania....but in the UK, the phone companies seem to know what phone you are using and they can provide something to show you use that particular phone. That can then be used as the paperwork to show that you own the phone. A warranty shouldnt end just because it has been sold on, the warranty is on the phone, not the person. Might be worth a try
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxmeister:
I bought my Desire on Ebay and when I had an issue to be fixed under warranty, I sent my Paypal receipt as proof of purchase.

Regards,

Dave
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaiseris:
Sounds encouraging. Thank You, guys. I'll contact HTC UK when I'm back from work and have serial number.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kushion:
I went swimming with my HTC Desire (It didn't like it). I've left my phone in a bowl of rice, on top of my boiler for 24 hours, I believe most of the moisture has gone but between the screen protector and the AMOLED screen there is a large amount of visible water. I'm not very comfortable with removing the back cover and working my way to the front by disassembling the phone. So I was wondering, its a long shot, if I can just remove the front panel of the phone without going through the whole disassembling process. That way I can remove the water, and clean off the moisture marks.

If this is not possible, has anyone got any other ideas to how I could remove this water without disassembling my whole phone?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rchatburn:
A week would be better! 24 hours is not long enough
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mercianary:
Most phones are designed so there is only one way to get inside...through the void stickers at the back.

Get the right tools. Take your time. Be gentle. Be carefull. Remember where everything goes and do it the hard way.

If your lucky you'll only have one or two screws left when its all back together.

There is an excellent guide on this forum somewhere with lots of pictures that can help.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plasmafire:
Disassembling and blowing the water out ASAP is the safest option dude.. do no delay.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chili1496:
i take it you have no insurance coverage?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kushion:
Nope :/

Got a good guide for disassembling?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kushion:
Disassembled. Water removed. Hair dryer from huge distance to remove any more. Put back together. Won't turn on.

Oh well, time to shell out :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 842m8s:
swimming?

Ouch..Ouch..OUCH!!!!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philje123:
What kind of water was it? If it was actually a swimming pool with chlorine etc then you should have rinsed it in deionized water then disassembled it and got the water out then left it in a bowl of rice for at least a week.

I think the damage will already have been done by trying to switch it on.

Phil
[EVO 4G General] ort84:
I work in downtown Miami, just turned on my 4G and it connected!

Averaging 3Mb down on the phone, not as fast as other areas but a lot faster than the 3G connection.

Just hope it stays on and gets better with time. :D
[EVO 4G General] ritzbrie:
4G turns on, but it still shows I am on 3G. Where in Downtown are you?
[EVO 4G General] rugedraw:
Someone on here posted a while back that they were able to pick up 4G in downtowm Miami. Apparently, they are doing some beta testing of the soon-to-come 4G towers they have in place here or something. I work off of Flagler and Biscayne Blvd, and I haven't been able to pick up 4G; says "scanning" but never connects.

ort84: Is your phone rooted? My phone is and I've heard of some people's 4G not working right after certain rooting processes. I've never bothered to check if mine is working correctly since we don't have 4G here yet, but now I'm curious as to whether mine is messed up or not. Time to start digging through threads! lol
[EVO 4G General] ort84:
I'm running the stock 2.2 rooted yes.

I'm at nw 1st court, its actually considered overtown but considering how close it is to downtown its basically downtown area.
[EVO 4G General] jerrygon:
Just tried it and No 4G in Miramar... Ahhhh... Turned on but did not connect.
[EVO 4G General] rugedraw:
Well, I just checked and the WiMax MAC address on my phone matches the sticker behind my battery, so technically, my 4G should work if it is available. However, mine has been scanning for a good 15 minutes now and nothing. Lucky you, I guess. lol
[EVO 4G General] 4 Door Skyline:
Sweet!! No go in Doral, even though Im ridiculously close to the tower here on 97th n Fontainebleau
[EVO 4G General] mikevillarroel:
By Miramar PK way and Dykes......NADA!!!
[EVO 4G General] surrealmethod:
Just checked on Commercial and Broward to see... I'm inside a building and didn't pick anything up on my laptop nor my evo. On my home today I'll drive with the 4g turned on to see if I can pick anything up.
[EVO 4G General] Zabalba:
Nothing here @ work. I'm on Lincoln Road on South Beach
[EVO 4G General] oblivion0:
No 4G here in Broward (Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale) yet...
[EVO 4G General] yowser:
Boca Raton

Aw, I'm in east Boca Raton, but no joy. Good to hear the towers are slowly trickling on!
[EVO 4G General] satru:
Some area in miami with 4G?????????????

I thought to buy one but if the 4g is not working.
[EVO 4G General] playya:
I was about to drive to the MIA man.... you cant be telliing people there is 4g in MIA.... you 4G teaser you....lol
[EVO 4G General] ttieder:
I have 4g on pines rite next to 75 I have been using it
[EVO 4G General] posito75:
Downtown has 4g but only the south side. From T-Mobile store all the way to brickell/start of us1. Bird road also has 4g but can't pinpoint where it starts and ends.
[EVO 4G General] playya:
are you serious.... is it up and running right now....
[EVO 4G General] Zabalba:
****UPDATE****

I'm gabbing 1 or no bar of 4G at my home next to the courthouse on the dolphin.

So far I'm impressed with the speed. Can't wait to see it improve!
[EVO 4G General] Zabalba:
Second test
[EVO 4G General] bluehaze:
Was downtown by the courthouse today and had 4 bars 4g, 4mbps download, solid connection, no drops, first time i've actually connected to 4g and had it work. Was around 13th Terrace and N. River Drive if anyone wants to check it out!
[EVO 4G General] playya:
We got 4g on Pine Island and Cleary area... The actual cell site is in the park just west of Cleary and PIne Island... I think we need to start up a Broward 4g site
[EVO 4G General] drewsg:
I was passing by the clery and didn't get a 4G signal, is it still up?
[EVO 4G General] playya:
Yea you got to turn down and head by tbe park. The tower is by the basketball courts.....

I also just came across a 4g signal by Commercial and 95
[EVO 4G General] bluehaze:
Don't think it was up today, I checked my EVO on the way home from Pine Island to Flamingo on 595 in rush hour traffic and no 4g, whereas i've gotten it every other time i've checked. Actually just logged in looking for this thread to make sure I wasn't the only one no longer getting 4g from that tower LOL.

Hopefully them shutting down the towers is a good thing, from following other threads seems like after the towers are down for a week or 2 they go live with much better coverage, crossing my fingers because my house is just outside the range of this tower.
[EVO 4G General] playya:
You are talking about two different towers... The one by 595 and the one by Cleary are not the same towers