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[Epic 4G Themes] jeremyglass:
I dont know if I am behind the curve on this one but this is so awesome! Check out the video on "Torque". That is what the "app" is called (at least on the android market). It has every gauge and even real time graphs you can save for data logging! Definitely ordering this for my phone tonight and will update when I receive it! If its half as cool as the video then for $35 bux what more do you want?!?!

http://ian-hawkins.com/

Its the 2nd video down!

I ordered the OBD2 Bluetooth unit for $28 shipped.

I got the OBD2 today in the mail (4 business days )and just went for a test drive around the block and I am really....really surprised how it seems like there is no lag in data. The gauges also show my coolant temp lower on the OBD2 (phone). The gauges keep track of the highest point (any parameter) and there is even an option for mpg average and instant! For $28 + $4.99 for the app (I am using the free app right now). This is the best/ coolest phone app I have seen. I know OBD2 data logging isn't the best and I will be installing a egt/ boost gauge in the future but this is what your truck computer reads and calculates its performance on so its good for me too!! You can pick what you want the program to data log then it updates the information to your profile on the app website.
[Epic 4G Themes] dwizzy130:
I didn't see a buy link... Do you have one? This looks awesome!

dwizzy130
[Epic 4G Themes] jeremyglass:
Buy what the bluetooth dongle? I ordered mine from here but they are all over ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0492197675&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The app you can get on the market just type in torque (there is a free and paid one)
[Epic 4G Themes] dwizzy130:
Ohhhh ok, I was under the impression that the same people who developed the app sold the dongle. Thanks for the link. I think I'll have to grab one of these.

dwizzy130
[Epic 4G Themes] sultan.of.swing:
been using this app for a few months now. Being a tech I just whip out my phone and people are like WTF??? Your clearing my CEL with your phone. LOL
[Epic 4G Themes] jeremyglass:
Yeah its insane!!! lol def a "impresser" app
[Epic 4G Themes] rjmjr69:
Do a bit of googling there are allot of FREE apps that will log allot more data for you as long as you have that blue tooth dongle already!
[Epic 4G Themes] AndrewZorn:
any obd(1) support?
[Epic 4G Themes] jeremyglass:
Do you care to list them on here for me/ us please.

Thanks!
[Epic 4G Themes] MyRCode:
That's sweet! I just bought a bluetooth dongle and I'm gonna get Torque as soon as it comes in!
[Epic 4G Themes] setox:
im totally hooked i got one.... what other software is there other then his?
[Epic 4G Themes] helchez:
Will any bluetooth obd2 connector work with these apps? I have one that I've been using with a winmo app on my axim but the updates for the app are insanely expensive. Like $200. It would be awesome to have a new app, especially on android.
[Epic 4G Themes] y2bangali:
can anyone please explain what this even is? lol.. seems like you guys r so hyped and i wanna know..
[Epic 4G Themes] sultan.of.swing:
It basically allows you to see in real time what your engine and its computer are talking about behind your back. You can even shut the computer up with it also if it gets to whining about it and your engines problems.
[Epic 4G Themes] sultan.of.swing:
2g dsm+wideband+torque= really cheap datalogging.
[Epic 4G Themes] y2bangali:
okay so with this app i can basically find out what problems i have with my engine??? like say I have a cylinder 3 misfire, will it say that on the app?
[Epic 4G Themes] walord:
Yes, it'll show you any trouble codes and allow you to see the values of any sensor connected to your OBD...
[Epic 4G Themes] y2bangali:
nice nice so what else do i need? and where do i connect this bluetooth dongle in the car?
[Epic 4G Themes] walord:
Do a search on youtube. There's a few good videos that'll break it down for you.
[Epic 4G Themes] blulitespecial:
Whoa. This is the best app ive ever seen! I've been needing an obd2 for a while. Thanks so much for heads up. Saved me from getting a seperate unit.
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
It says it has upwards of around 3000 OBD-II codes, so I wonder how applicable and compatible this will be when using it with my BMW's. The eBay link provided above doesn't mention Android as a specific compatible OS, so for those of you who have this app up and running, is that link a good option or are there better options for the BT dongle? I guess for $25 shipped, it's cheap enough to buy and try, but I'll still wait a few days to see what you guys suggest.
[Epic 4G Themes] lepapirriky:
The OBD2 codes are universal and will apply to all the cars who have OBD2, all this codes are send thru BT, so it really doesn't matter what OS you have that's basically what the app is for, to get that info/codes and display it on ur phone. Meaning this will work for any OS as long the phone has BT and an app who can read those codes.
[Epic 4G Themes] setox:
i got it my self and got the app as well... i love it its about time i can get a true read out of the mpg i am using but i think its still off cause my car should not be getting 35mpg i have a 2006 grand prix stock one
[Epic 4G Themes] MyRCode:
Do you know if that OBD bluetooth dongle will drain the car battery if I leave it plugged in? I bought it, and when it's plugged in with the car off, it looks like there's a red LED light on.
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
I can't say what this OBDII tool does when the engine isn't running, but I keep two cigarette lights pulled in at all times for each phone, and each lighter has it's own LED light and it's never given me issues. Guess you'll have to try it and see what happens.

I wish these things we're so big though. I saw the smaller ones that are orange and on protrude like an inch, but I've yet to see them under $100. I'm guessing they do the same thing, so we're just paying for size. If I could get one for the same price as these larger ones, I'd just leave one each car and call it good just for fun.
[Epic 4G Themes] de31:
made two videos ones still processing first one shows some of my fails but its pretty cool, came up with a different idea than just using my phone the whole time, its kinda just a gimmick type thing so far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULf2GdUl0o
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
I was just going to ask how you connected video from your phone to your AVIC...I never thought out using the reverse camera input. I've got a hacked F90BT in my X5 and I'm actually using the reverse camera, but I don't think using a splitter there for the image would give me any issues. Cool idea, but no sound though :( Also, why was the image tall and thin at first, then suddenly took over the whole screen...does the image produced from TV Out emulate the orientation as well?

The guys over on AVIC411.com seem to think that the headphone jack on the front of the deck is an A/V input since I have to goto A/V2 when streaming music from my phone. You should get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm A/V cable or grab a couple of female/female RCA plugs and another 3.5mm to RCA cable and see if it works since you have that feature on your phone. Which and where did you get your 3.5mm to RCA cable? I just wish I had TV Out on my Epic, but I bought this cable regardless - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...v8%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

Why no bezel? Time to clean up that dashboard before you show it to the world :)
[Epic 4G Themes] de31:
I had the 3.5 to av sitting at home from my camcorder, I have bezel and everything but took everything off just to try the connection temporarily. Needless to say I was bored, from what I know the 3.5 on the navi face is a av in but since I had cables available I just used what I had, the tv out replicates orientation too. This setup is just something to show off. I might just stock with a cell phone holder on the vents and user the phone screen since video quality is better that way

Second more informative video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1J8JwRPUXI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
I mounted and hardwired the media dock on center console of my dash, so while it is sometimes just as easy to look at the phone, I'd like to use the phone for everything visually. As you already know, the AVIC doesn't work so well while trying to play movies via SD, I don't carry DVD's around for my roadtrips and I use the phones navi 9 times out of 10 vs the deck, so it'd be far easier to just use my phone for everything visually.

I'll be home in a week and will be able to test this app/hardware in person and see how they work on my cars. Right now I use specialized BMW tools for code reading, resetting oil/inspection lights and SRS codes. I wish the software and tool could to SRS and oil/inspection resetting and readings as well, but I think that would be a bit much to hope for.
[Epic 4G Themes] bertroid:
Can pair but not connect to ODB II bluetooth adapter

Hey guys. Long, long time lurker (before android existed!), first time post! I purchased the cheap adapter from e-bay but can not seem to get it working correctly. I plug the adapter in to the car's port and it lights up. I then scan for bluetooth devices and my phone finds it okay. I then go to pair the two using the 1,2,3,4 password but the phone says it's only paired and not connected. When I load torque, it says at the top of the app when loaded that "a bluetooth device is not pair" or something to that effect.

Any help would be appreciated. My adapter is similar to the one linked earlier in this thread.
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
Go through the setting and set every little option individually. Mine did the same thing, but eventually one of the screen will ask if you wanna use your OBDII device via BT, USB, etc and choose USB. I was also able to check faster readings and it works perfectly fine. Just a note though...the more guages you have going, the slower the reaction time. Inside of each little gauge is a green light and that's it's refresh cycle, so the more gauges the more refresh cycles.

At this point I use it mostly on customers cars to run CEL codes, resetting, monitoring engine temps, etc. I've still yet to contact the guy who made the software, but I'd love having the option to be able to check SRS/ABS codes and be able to reset Inspection I/II and oil change intervals lights on my BMW's.
[Epic 4G Themes] sew3521:
Just wanted to throw in my .02 and say I love this app. I have been using this for almost a month. I have a friend who is a mechanic for a Toyota dealership and another one who is a diesel mechanic and both of them have purchased this app and a BT adapter because they feel they will be able to use this app at home quite a bit(they have better more expensive machines at work).
[Epic 4G Themes] glen_e:
My sister ordered me a Bluetooth OBDII Adapter for Christmas, and it should be here soon... I am going to shoot a video this summer testing Torque's abilities, and possibly pitting it against other car performance applications such as "DynoMaster."

My buddy's Kenne Bell supercharged 2003 Cobra is the test car. I should have the video done in late May.
[Epic 4G Themes] Josh.C:
Could this be used with just OBD?

I have a 98 Astra G, which doesn't have OBDII
[Epic 4G Themes] jaronow:
Probably not, obd 1 is a totally different reader but all vehicles from 1996 up are obd 2 so if you have a 1998 it is obd 2
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
Jaronow is half right...OBDI and OBDII are different in that the port is different. Not ALL vehicles from 96 and up are OBDII, especially on your side of the pond, Josh.
[Epic 4G Themes] piemmmm:
@betroid

Hi

Did you ever get it working?

Regards

Ian
[Epic 4G Themes] xtkxhom3r:
so did u guys ever find the other apps that are better than torque?
[Epic 4G Themes] bertroid:
I appreciate you guys getting back to my response. Sorry I have been silent. I actually didn't see your responses until today. I eventually figured it out. I'm sure there are some set up walkthroughs on your site Ian, I just never made it there.

I was pairing the adapter with the bluetooth android settings but the reason I was not getting anything in the Torque app is because I didn't realize you had to select the device within the app itself.

So when on the main screen after opening the app I was able to do this by doing the following:

On the phone while in the app, pressing Menu button>more>settings>bluetooth preferences>device> and then selecting the already paired device that now shows up under the "device" listing.

Very cool app Ian.

Thanks again.
[Epic 4G Themes] m5james:
I'm running 1.4.6 now and it keeps getting better and better. Being a BMW mechanic on the side out of my garage, I'm using this app quite frequently.
[Fascinate General] Sherwood1:
I spoke to Verizon about the GPS problem. They told me there not responsible for it. So I said So if I buy a Camera Phone with the intention of using the camera...and if the camera doesnt work...your not responsible? They said no the manufacturer is.

I said I purchased the phone with all intention because of the navigation and maps on BING!!!! I emphasized BING. Because If i said GOOGLE maps they would of said well thats 3rd party.

They said sorry we cant help. I asked can I switch the phone. They said no. can You replace the phone with one that works. They said its a known issue there all like that so we cant. We were waiting for a software fix they said. And I said if that fix never comes do i get my $ back....they said NO.

Verizon said there only responsible for data and calling issues...lol If i have a problem with the phone i should contact samsung.
[Fascinate General] adrynalyne:
Sounds like a typical response from a csr drone.
[Fascinate General] JAM3S121:
why is verzion responsible for a problem that is caused by the manufactor?

you have a 30 day period where you can easily replace the phone for htc incredible, droid x, or droid 2..
[Fascinate General] Sherwood1:
Ok its simple first I need to say I already put my fascinate up for sale.

Second when I purchased the phone originally I complained about the GPS many times. The issue was confirmed and they swapped it out with a new one. Then when I got the new one the issue was still there. I was told by tech support that the issue is confirmed and that there is no new fix and that there would be a fix released in 2 weeks. So I decided to hold onto the phone after hearing that the fix was being released in that time frame. There was a fix released........but it was not for the GPS.

Now after sometime of no fix. I called verizon explained top them I only bought the phone to use BING maps and without a working GPS of which is advertised it is of no use.

In my history of being with VERIZON any time I had a hardware issue or any issue with there phones I would take it into the store. Tech would look at it and if the problem is confirmed..........warrenty states that they FIX it, or replace it or give my $ back if not solved.

This is THE only phone ive ever had that verizon has told me that they are not responsible. So to have my gps fixed or replaced after the 30 days due to non working GPS id have to speak with SAMSUNG.

You say Verizon is not responsible? Show me a time that anyone has ever gone through the manufacturer for warrenty service. FOR A CELL PHONE.

THE CELL PROVIDER is responsible for the warrenty........how do i know.....I called Samsung and they saids that...And im sure if you call verizon about any other phone they will tell you to go to tech support and have phone fixed or replaced or get a another phone.
[Fascinate General] suppliesidejesus:
Are you people ever going to do a search? We have a workaround for the GPS - the GPS Status application in the market. Whenever you're about to use GPS, go to GPS Status, hit the Menu key, Settings, GPS & Sensors, Manage A-GPS state, Reset. Then go back to the main GPS Status screen and wait for locks in the lower right hand corner. If there are no locks (only satellite's detected) after about a minute, drag down your notification bar and turn off your GPS for about 10 seconds, then turn it back on and watch the magic happen.

Geez.
[Fascinate General] imnuts:
There were several people that had HTC fix their TP2s, both VZW and Sprint that I've seen. Usually, the carriers just deal with it themselves and save you the hassle.
[Fascinate General] Sherwood1:
Did i really buy a phone for a work around like that?

I bought it to work. And from what people are saying .... 2.2 does not fix the gps on the vibrant.

Either way ... just wanted to say what i was told.

I already packed mine up.

Let me know when your camera doesnt work......ill come up with a work around. lol :)
[Fascinate General] imnuts:
Personally, I can wait a minute for it to get a gps lock. I'm never in that much of a hurry that I can't wait a few extra seconds for a lock. I also have found that leaving GPS enabled all the time will result in faster locks than if it's turned on/off as needed. GPS Status also helps, though isn't as needed when GPS is always on. I've used a TomTom and it gets a GPS lock as fast as the Fascinate, and it's a dedicated GPS device, so I won't complain about a minor detail.
[Fascinate General] Mylt1:
My .02, I get a lock in less than 30 seconds on an untouched fascinate. Usually it's 8-10 sats in view and locked on 4 or more in that 30 seconds with 6 locked in another 15 seconds. Seems its a hit or miss problem.
[Fascinate General] azturbomini:


Since you have a faulty phone with your GPS issue you should have a cheap price in mind right? Shoot me a PM on what you want for it...
[Fascinate General] bomber889:
takes about an hour for my gps to lock
[Fascinate General] keith.mcintyre26:
From what I've seen, gps status trick just runs a gps cache clearing script. So to me this just seems like a direct link to samsung's clusterfu*k of a data filesystem.
[Fascinate General] spotmark:
You should have sent your ninjas. :p Sorry, I couldn't resist.
[Fascinate General] Sherwood1:
My Ninjas are deadly :)
[Fascinate General] Daswolven:
GPS Booster on the market seems to work for quite a few people.
[Fascinate General] chopper the dog:
Yup. Even though it says it fails, it clearly does not fail with 6 sec. locks.

good day.
[Fascinate General] squarepush3r:
icwudt . . .
[Fascinate General] RacerXFD:
Agreed, apparently it's software related. Maybe hardware, but I did the gps booster and it locks in 10 flat.
[Fascinate General] adrynalyne:
Didn't work for me.
[Fascinate General] NOsquid:
Damnit! :)

Did you do anything to alter GPS from stock in GPSsetup that maybe others didn't? Wireless network assistance checked?

I haven't tried the Booster yet but was hopeful.
[Fascinate General] adrynalyne:
Maybe. I have replaced a system file and modified my gpssetup considerably.

I havent had time to check out with default settings.
[Fascinate General] neyenlives:
I am calling this very unreasonable for an average consumer, and too much of a PITA for an experienced user. After years of GPS use people expect to turn it on, tell it where they want to go, and drive.....period. Nothing more.
[Fascinate General] NOsquid:
Maybe this fix actually gets hot start to work? I think that was the default.
[Fascinate General] dangerismymiddlename.com:
S,

There is a huge difference between asking for help, and complaining. Asking for help: good. Napster, err, I mean complaining: bad. You already gave up on our choice of phone.

All,

My GPS works _really_ well.

(1) I wish that I knew what's different between mine and others so that I could help folks fix theirs.

(2) I did an InnoCare update after getting my phone. I had to explicitly ask it to check. There was no "update is ready" notification, or anything like that. The software didn't tell me what the update was meant to address though. It might have had nothing to do with the GPS.

(3) Another thing that might be different is that I leave the GPS on.
[Fascinate General] JohnnyMac64:
No GPS issues here.

Before I loaded a clean ROM on my Fascinate it took plenty long to get a GPS lock. After loading Blue Breeze ROM I get lock in seconds. It's definitely not a hardware issue. It's purely software related. While I agree that you shouldn't have to void your warranty, root your phone, and install a complete new ROM to fix the GPS issue, there are other benefits to doing it as well. Taking photos with stock ROM it took a few seconds for the photo to write to the SC card and then be able to take another pic. With the clean ROM it takes less than a second before I am able to take a follow up picture. Everything just runs smoother overall and now the fantastic hardware Samsung made can really shine! It's really not a hard thing to do. Software issues can be fixed. Hardware issues can't. The Galaxy S phones are victims of crappy software.

My two cents...you have 3 options - quit yer' *****in and wait for updates, fix it yourself like many others and I did, or switch out your Sammy for something else.

Johnny
[Fascinate General] stedyone:
Definitely return the phone to Verizon. You will be much better off.
[Fascinate General] absens:
I did the gps booster. Lock time dropped from 20 minutes to 7 seconds. Oh and I rom'd the hell out of it.

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[Captivate Themes and Apps] pyrplhaze:
a friend sent me this link earlier today...looks like a pretty cool idea. Gonna at least give it shot. Supposed to be in the market tomorrow sometime.

www.the8pen.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3OuCR0EpGo
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Chief Beefalo:
Yea i tried it out... Learning curve is pretty steep. Once you get the hang, it could be nice... just don't know if i am willing to get used to it or not.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] xtremeskier:
Hey chief mind if I ask where you tried it out from? Doesn't look like it's available in the market yet.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Maximum Bob Lutz:
if you have the apk share it man!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] pyrplhaze:
I'd imagine so.

You should definitely post up an apk.

It'll give me something to mess with in class while I watch my Texans play the Colts instead of listening to my incredibly boring prof drone on for 3 hours.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] bulletproof1013:
i smell........................hmmm...can you smell that smell........the smell of BS!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Maximum Bob Lutz:
that would never happen
[Captivate Themes and Apps] anatole78:
It's out on the market but please share the apk!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Eddi3x3:
Yes, please share the apk ^.^ I want to try it out so bad
[Captivate Themes and Apps] BrumBrum74:
You can buy it on Android Market now.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] payaxy:
Even if it's only $1 or whatever, it is a bad policy to charge for this on the Market. This being so radically different then other keyboards, they should really put this out for free to expand the user base.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Vakman:
I can see it on AppBrain but not once I open it in the market.

Not an option in Canada or not an option for my 2.2 Stream Liquid E?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Eddi3x3:
Can someone post the apk somewhere? We have all have established that it should have been free for a trial at least
[Captivate Themes and Apps] macarale:
Where to get it.

I couldn't find it on appmarket. I don't see any paid apps so thats probably why it doesn't show up. I agree that there should be a trial version of it at, at least to see how it works.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] skrat64:
I would love to pay for this, but I never had an itch to setup Market with payments. Anyone can share the APK somewhere?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] xtremeskier:
I agree. They need to get a good user base going to spread the word before they start charging. I just want to run a trial of it or something. Then If I begin to like it I'll buy it.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] flashman2002:
It's not a free app so posting an apk is warez. There is no trial in the market either.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] delutedsoul23:
Ive got to admit it looks interesting...but i agreee with everyone else it needs a trial version to build a base of fans...then bring out a paid app with some extras....

captivate cog2.2beta9.1.3