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Just how does QuickGPS work

Hello and thanks in advance for any answers to my questions on QuickGPS.
I have an XDA-Orbit and am running it on Vodafone, not O2. I am also running TomTom 6.x. I find that my GPS acquisition times are not as good as people are reporting. Best case it takes about a minute or so... and worst case, longer than 15 min.
I keep my quickgps files up to date, but just what are in these files? I gather that it gets my approximate location based on which cell tower I am connected to, and then gets satellite positioning info. However, do all cell towers broadcast their location, etc. For example, is using QuickGPS with a vodafone SIM useless because it is looking for an O2 cell tower?
Also, does tomtom make use of quickgps? In my tomtom settings, the option to use quickgpsfix is greyed out. Should I be using quickgpsfix instead of quickgps, or is it basically the same thing.
Thanks again!
N.

Have a look in your windows folder and check out the file size of 'packedephemeris.ee' it should be around 50k. If it's not then as I understand it it's not updating properly. I have a mda compact iii and the default settings give me a file size of about 8k, if I use this TomTom takes about 4-5 mins to get a fix.
After following the instructions in the 'update quickGPS manually' thread and replacing the file I'm getting a fix in about 20 seconds.
However the registry fix doesn't seem to be working at the moment but you can do it manually.

Thanks for the response. I just checked the size of the file in windows and it was 47.7k, updated yesterday. One thing that may be causing this is that I travel quite a lot and often times the last known position of the gps is totally different than where I am when I start up the app. Maybe this is causing the problem.

Just use this file for update. Download it and copy it to your windows folder.
http://service.mio-tech.com/eeservice/packedephemeris.ee

Thanks for the response. How often should I update this file? Daily?

If you update it manually it updates the 'download' and 'valid time' in the quickGPS app so if you have the 'remind me when data expires' I'm guessing it should let you know when you next need to do it.

A slightly better solution :
Replace the following ip's in the register:
Use resco reg edit or any other register editor.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\1\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
Here you go. now just use quickGPS to download the location file.

Just for reference, I did manage to download the file, and replace the existing one. The GPS signal picked up within 15 seconds! This is a huge difference from before.
One thing though... if I update through the quickgps program, my file is indeed about 50k in size, but obviously does not do much or does not contain valid data.
I wonder if the data provided is carrier specific.. Ie, an XDA gets data that will not work on a different carrier than O2.

bonkey said:
A slightly better solution :
Replace the following ip's in the register:
Use resco reg edit or any other register editor.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\1\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
Here you go. now just use quickGPS to download the location file.
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I can confirm the above settings work

victoradjei said:
I can confirm the above settings work
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I tried them this morning and all I was downloading was an htc html login page (3.4k) called packedEphemeris.ee
BUT.... just tried again and it's worked a treat, maybe they were in the process of switching things over lets hope they keep things as they are for a while.
Bonkey how did you know what to use as the settings?
Thanks to all for your help.

victoradjei said:
I can confirm the above settings work
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Mabe i spoke too soon. Re-connected my device and the 3.6 kb file has been downloaded again to replace the last successful one Will have to stick with the manual link until another tweak surfaces

victoradjei said:
Mabe i spoke too soon. Re-connected my device and the 3.6 kb file has been downloaded again to replace the last successful one Will have to stick with the manual link until another tweak surfaces
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The ip servers i posted should work. the have been working for over a week now for me. The thing is, if you adjust the ip adresses in the register you have to do a soft reset to make sure the register keeps the setting. if you check your register now you'll see that the default values are back.
How i got them? easy, google on the file P...ee and look for url's with this structure : http://SITENAME/clm/p..ee

bonkey said:
The ip servers i posted should work. the have been working for over a week now for me. The thing is, if you adjust the ip adresses in the register you have to do a soft reset to make sure the register keeps the setting. if you check your register now you'll see that the default values are back.
How i got them? easy, google on the file P...ee and look for url's with this structure : http://SITENAME/clm/p..ee
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Done the check and truely the reg settings did not stick. Corrected and the settings work great after soft-reset

Thanks for this fix. I've now got a 47k packedephemeris file, so that's better than it was. But should I have a QuickGPS option in TomTom? I'm on 6.020 but I can't see any such option...

thanks for this, worked a treat, I was having the sat fix time issues and looking at the packed ephomeris file it was only 3.7k,
I thought the reason that it was taking so long is that I always update it at home but I never turn it one when I depart, most time at a completley different location.

Hi all
First post here.
I know I am resurrecting an old thread... I found it while googling for a fix for my inoperative quickGPS on my MDA Compact III.
This has failed to connect for some weeks now and it definitely affects lock-on speeds.
Red Baron's solution above works for me - i.e. download the file and manually put it in the Windows folder on the device - but it is a bit of a chore.
So I then tried Bonkey's solution and edited the IP addresses as shown - but this doesn't work sadly.
Should I be putting a www in front of the addresses listed?
Or has there been some change to the addresses?
It's a bit of a crappy piece of software, very difficult to find out if any updates or changes are required.
I'm very glad of RedBaron's solution, it is so far the only one on the net that I can find that works!
Thanks for any advice you can give.
Simon

Pocket IE problem with Wifi (WM6)

I upgraded my ROM to the official Cingular WM6 (got it here). I have a problem with pocket IE on any connection other than GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I cannot browse anything with Pocket IE over wifi/active sync. I tried doing other stuff like checking my email and that works so I know its not the wifi settings on my PC. I also tried to connect my PSP and my NDS and both worked so its not some port problem.
Has anyone encountered this and does anyone know of a solution?

I have a problem with PIE not displaying graphics in full resolution. They are all down sized. view -> desktop no longer shows them at full size.
I'm using vp3gs wm6, with IE cache to card.
Any hints on how to restore graphics to their full size? I'm trying to view my network traffic graphs, and when they are downsized, they become useless. I was running Custel's 1.3 for months without issue.
Thanks!

ishtangli said:
I upgraded my ROM to the official Cingular WM6 (got it here). I have a problem with pocket IE on any connection other than GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I cannot browse anything with Pocket IE over wifi/active sync. I tried doing other stuff like checking my email and that works so I know its not the wifi settings on my PC. I also tried to connect my PSP and my NDS and both worked so its not some port problem.
Has anyone encountered this and does anyone know of a solution?
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I found the fix on the WIKI. It had to do with the had coded proxy that they put on the ROM. Deleting 1 key fixed it. If you encounter the same, look under Hermes_Problems of the WIKI.

i am having this same exact problem...off to the wiki!
edit: awesome, seems to be working well so far, thanks for the heads up!
and here is the fix if you don't feel like searching ( and who does? ) and woo 100th post!
Turn off hard coded proxy into IE
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Internet Settings] The default setting (that uses the proxy) is:
"EnableAutoDetect"=dword:00000000 Change it to:
"EnableAutoDetect"=dword:00000001 Or simply delete it. It's more of the fact that if it's there and =0 it's used. if it's missing it's not used. But changing it to =1 will also make it disable. This way you can simply change the value back without re-adding the seting back in.
For some reason, the registry entry above will occasionally revert from =1 to =0, causing IE's proxy to be active again. Deleting the registry entry prevents this from happening.
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Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...

vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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I gave this a shot cause I realized I had the same issue. It didn't work for me. I don't know how to edit the registry yet. Could you point in the direction to do that. The first time I did it it worked without problems. I did a hard reset and after that it didn't work any more. Any tips.

Iridious said:
I gave this a shot cause I realized I had the same issue. It didn't work for me. I don't know how to edit the registry yet. Could you point in the direction to do that. The first time I did it it worked without problems. I did a hard reset and after that it didn't work any more. Any tips.
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Well, if you do a hard reset it's going to re-enable the proxy by default. I've never seen the Proxy Manager not work, let's put it that way. That said, if you go installing other settings cabs, etc... all bets are off (at least with my ROM, they are...).

Salute to you all!
Salute to you all.
I had this problem long times ago.
It's solved now.
Thanks.

Disabling Proxy worked for Pocket IE, but...
I'm having trouble trying to get Windows Live to work off WiFi rather than connect via GPRS/UMTS. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so, is there any way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
-Mike

I re-disabled the proxy. I guess it may be because I am at work right now and the wireless is crapy. I can't get anything other than a local connection on my PC. So I'll let you know later

vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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Thank you! Fixed the problem I've been having for a few days now.

ahfunaki said:
i am having this same exact problem...off to the wiki!
edit: awesome, seems to be working well so far, thanks for the heads up!
and here is the fix if you don't feel like searching ( and who does? ) and woo 100th post!
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Damn this site is great!!!!
Thanks it worked perfect!

vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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I am using the official DOPOD WM6 version, and such "proxy manager" does not exist under "programs".

Here you go

venelar said:
Here you go
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so sweet! Thank you!

venelar said:
Here you go
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Grife! I've been scouring the web and xda forums for days now. THIS did the trick.
Thanks much for posting the .cab!!

palpasphere said:
I'm having trouble trying to get Windows Live to work off WiFi rather than connect via GPRS/UMTS. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so, is there any way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
-Mike
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The only way i have found to do this is to go to CommManager and turn off "Phone" and enable WiFi and then sign into Windows Live, and then go back to CommManager and Enable Phone again! it forces it to connect to wifi rather than the choice between wifi and gprs stuff
hope that helps

I'm probably solved the ActiveSync popup issue !!! Please try it...

My procedure like a well known old "fake server" method.. with little addition...
Here goes:
1) Open Active Sync
2) Click on "Menu" and select "Configure Server..."
3) Enter false info in the server address / user name / other details
4) In the "Edit Server Settings" tab "Deselect" all (Contacts, Email, Calendar, Tasks) settings.. Finish settings..
5) Click on "Menu" and select "Schedule..."
6) In BOTH drop-down menus select "Manually"
7) Enter "Adjust peak times" and "Deselect" all days...
8) Click on "ok" and then close Active Sync.
9) At last, install "Elias Async Killer" for stop activesync when unplug cable or disconnect bluetooth activesync session...
10) Soft Reset...
That's it...
"Don't delete" fake server in this method.. It's not affect or conflict your regular activesync sessions with this settings..
This is work for me.. Sometimes activesync started by some programs (like tomtom7, igo8 etc..) ..in this case simply close it.. Dont worry.. It's not our famous "Activesync issue"..
Please try this method and report your results..
If it's work we are handle a big Diamond issue...
Sorry for my poor English..

ummm i must be missing something here.. if i enter fake info into the server than my real info is gone...

craigwillie said:
ummm i must be missing something here.. if i enter fake info into the server than my real info is gone...
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If you are using exchange server, pushmail or whatever necessary livesync, this is not for you
It's only work for local activesync sessions unfortunately..

I posted this on udKs Syrius ROM thread:
Try it let me know if it works
Greetings.
Sergio PC said:
Alright guys I think I solved the stalker active sync problem try this:
Use task manager from fdcsoft v2.9.
-Go to notification
-You will see 3 items that say: repllog.exe.
-Select the one in the middle then press on the lower part an icon that looks like a paper with a pencil, its the 4th icon starting from the left. Click on it.
-On the part where it says EVENT check if it says: The system time changed.
-Change this "The system time changed" to "Turned AC power on".
-Reset device.
-No more stalker activesync.
Although it might apear on fresh boot, but once you close it thats it no more activesync.
Hope this helps you guys out, I tried this on a different ROM, but see why not this shouldn't work on udKs.
Greetings.
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Sergio PC said:
I posted this on udKs Syrius ROM thread:
Try it let me know if it works
Greetings.
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sometimes even this doesn't work...

How did some cooks get rid of the active sync pop-up "thing" in their roms? If I remember correctly, Panosha for instance, did solve this problem...i mean, they could tell if they wanted to...i guess

Htc86 said:
How did some cooks get rid of the active sync pop-up "thing" in their roms? If I remember correctly, Panosha for instance, did solve this problem...i mean, they could tell if they wanted to...i guess
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Not all cooks hide secrets. Actually this problem is easy to solve. Cooks just need to replace the 4 sync*.dll from a working build before cooking. This will solve all your headaches. No need fake servers and stuffs like that.

423 view and no comments about thread aim !?!
Come on guys, please report your results..
Is it work or not ?!?

Thanks for the tip, Vic...you're the man
I really appreciate the input from the cooks about those "unsolved" problems, because, we, the users, would need so much more time to straighten these issues, while even on the other hand, just a little hint from the cook can make big impact, whatsoever...i really don't understand, why wasn't there any advice from the cooks who did solve it...with all due respect...
SergioPc's solution didn't help async to go away in my case, really.

sergiopcs method worked for me on udk rom

Reason4444 said:
My procedure like a well known old "fake server" method.. with little addition...
Here goes:
1) Open Active Sync
2) Click on "Menu" and select "Configure Server..."
3) Enter false info in the server address / user name / other details
4) In the "Edit Server Settings" tab "Deselect" all (Contacts, Email, Calendar, Tasks) settings.. Finish settings..
5) Click on "Menu" and select "Schedule..."
6) In BOTH drop-down menus select "Manually"
7) Enter "Adjust peak times" and "Deselect" all days...
8) Click on "ok" and then close Active Sync.
9) At last, install "Elias Async Killer" for stop activesync when unplug cable or disconnect bluetooth activesync session...
10) Soft Reset...
That's it...
"Don't delete" fake server in this method.. It's not affect or conflict your regular activesync sessions with this settings..
This is work for me.. Sometimes activesync started by some programs (like tomtom7, igo8 etc..) ..in this case simply close it.. Dont worry.. It's not our famous "Activesync issue"..
Please try this method and report your results..
If it's work we are handle a big Diamond issue...
Sorry for my poor English..
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Ummm... Am a lil lost here..The activesync issue you referin to.. is the one wher it automatically pops in the background.. right ??!?!
If thats true.. Doesnt elias active sync killer application take care of this on its own ?!?!..
Or is this issue somethin entirely different !?!

Dpakrawal said:
Ummm... Am a lil lost here..The activesync issue you referin to.. is the one wher it automatically pops in the background.. right ??!?!
If thats true.. Doesnt elias active sync killer application take care of this on its own ?!?!..
Or is this issue somethin entirely different !?!
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Elias Active Sync killer does not always work.
However, I tried the method suggested by the OP and it works. Thanks.

Vic5870 said:
Not all cooks hide secrets. Actually this problem is easy to solve. Cooks just need to replace the 4 sync*.dll from a working build before cooking. This will solve all your headaches. No need fake servers and stuffs like that.
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Anybody has a link to this .dll file !?!?!..

Dpakrawal said:
Ummm... Am a lil lost here..The activesync issue you referin to.. is the one wher it automatically pops in the background.. right ??!?!
If thats true.. Doesnt elias active sync killer application take care of this on its own ?!?!..
Or is this issue somethin entirely different !?!
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Elias Actsynckiller close real (!!) Activesync sessions when it over (unplug usb cable or disconnect bluetooth connection..)
But it's not work for spontaneus (!!) Activesync pop up ...
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anyway, 945 views and still counting... Nobody respond about suggested method, "work" or "not"..

Sergio PC said:
I posted this on udKs Syrius ROM thread:
Try it let me know if it works
Greetings.
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Works perfect for me, thanks. You can change the value in fact in almost everything you like (i changed it to something like 'on pc name change' or something like that) and it did the trick also )

dutch64 said:
Works perfect for me, thanks. You can change the value in fact in almost everything you like (i changed it to something like 'on pc name change' or something like that) and it did the trick also )
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sergiopc method didnt work for me, using beta4 udks rom.
i just accepted that not all methods work and just made the activesync exclusive!

Reason4444 said:
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anyway, 945 views and still counting... Nobody respond about suggested method, "work" or "not"..
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I've read through this thread and I'm still unsure about what issue it's supposed to solve...
Could you clarify the issue please, then I will try the fix on my Diamond and report back on whether it works.

Davey101 said:
I've read through this thread and I'm still unsure about what issue it's supposed to solve...
Could you clarify the issue please, then I will try the fix on my Diamond and report back on whether it works.
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There are two issues with active sync...
1) when you connect your device to the your computer (via usb cable / bluetooth) and active sync starts automatically... but when you unplug or disconnect active sync does not stop automatically.. you have to do it manually..
The solution for this is elias AsyncKiller.. once you install it.. it kills the active sync conenction when you unplug the device from the computer..
2) sometimes, even without you connecting your device to any computer.. active sync pops up and runs in the background.. it does not sync anything but just keeps running in the background..
This solution given in this thread is for this problem..

Dpakrawal said:
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2) sometimes, even without you connecting your device to any computer.. active sync pops up and runs in the background.. it does not sync anything but just keeps running in the background..
This solution given in this thread is for this problem..
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Thanks for clarifying! I already use AsyncKiller and I have never had this second problem with any ROM.

Davey101 said:
Thanks for clarifying! I already use AsyncKiller and I have never had this second problem with any ROM.
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Lucky you..
What rom are you using ??...
I also never had it in the rom i have been usins from quite sometime... But have suddenly started facing it.. Must have cooked somethin rom..

Wifi on the Dash- any ideas?

Is there any way to log onto passworded wifi without actually knowing the password? I know applications like this exist for laptops and desktops but if anybody knows how to do it on the Dash that would be helpfull.
I can't remember my password for my network at home
Thanks.

Mikeysm21 said:
Is there any way to log onto passworded wifi without actually knowing the password? I know applications like this exist for laptops and desktops but if anybody knows how to do it on the Dash that would be helpfull.
I can't remember my password for my network at home
Thanks.
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I don´t know any app that can do that, but...unless you want to crack other´s network...If you do not remember your wi-fi password, there is always the option to reset the router to default settings and re-configure it again...
Regards.

Yeah that's always an idea but my computer is fine on it as it is sorted that it is always connected. Maybe it'll come to a reset haha. What do you mean by cracking?
Thanks

search for wmwifirouter...

Mikeysm21 said:
Is there any way to log onto passworded wifi without actually knowing the password? I know applications like this exist for laptops and desktops but if anybody knows how to do it on the Dash that would be helpfull.
I can't remember my password for my network at home
Thanks.
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When you say "network @ home" does that mean your on a wifi router tied to a computer ? If so log into router home page and you should be able to find/change your password.

[LOOKING FOR] App for p2p (file sharing) via GPRS w/o internet...any help?

Hello fellows...
I'm just looking for an app to send files (something like p2p) between TWO android devices using a restricted GPRS service, I mean, no internet access....
I mean, send file to one IP to another one....
Just for send files, text, chat...or something like that....
any idea?
thanks in advance
BR,
chatfan

Can anyone help me out? any help / idea?

First of all, what you want is hard to implement.
Second thing is, why u want to invent the fire new?
I keep it short, it would be too hard to route it throug gprs. (you can read the wiki about mms to get a short overview)
so why not use a internet service?
Simplest thing would be the skype app, it is encrypted so not that unsecure.
If you want more securety, check https://guardianproject.info/apps/gibber/
and for filetransfer i would suggest wuala (groups)
or maybe you just use sftp(ftp over ssh)
cya

Let me explaining you and make it very simple.
Where I live there is not an ACTIVE Internet Service, I mean, no internet service in any of the subscribers in the UNIQUE and ONLY ONE carrier of Cell Phone in the entire country...can you get my point now?
Forget 3G, 4G and LTE, just GPRS and no service of data plan to anyone...
that is why I need this app.
thanks
crendot said:
First of all, what you want is hard to implement.
Second thing is, why u want to invent the fire new?
I keep it short, it would be too hard to route it throug gprs. (you can read the wiki about mms to get a short overview)
so why not use a internet service?
Simplest thing would be the skype app, it is encrypted so not that unsecure.
If you want more securety, check https://guardianproject.info/apps/gibber/
and for filetransfer i would suggest wuala (groups)
or maybe you just use sftp(ftp over ssh)
cya
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than let me ask u a simpe question first.
can u send a mms?
and who far is the other device away from you? 10Km, 20km? 100km?
need little background information
ps.: or is wap working?
pps.: and how big would be the size of the data?
pps.: you've seen you IP? or do u assume that u get one?

here
Yes, I can send MMS perfectly
Very away about 50 or 60 Km, same carrier
crendot said:
than let me ask u a simpe question first.
can u send a mms?
and who far is the other device away from you? 10Km, 20km? 100km?
need little background information
ps.: or is wap working?
pps.: and how big would be the size of the data?
pps.: you've seen you IP? or do u assume that u get one?
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so i checked it
there are many things wich can work but i dont think they will work.
First, you need to know your and the other persons ip.
First Problem will be they change, gprs is not static
Than you have to hope that you can connect with a build in protokoll.
There will be the second problem, you have to hope that tcp/ip works.
Without a server that handles the communication between you and the otherone its unlikely that this will work.
Thats the reason mms uses wap to get the communication to work.
Without internet access its a mess to handle that all.
[FUN ON]
there it would be simplier to use oldschool stuff like Acoustic Coupler and this
so you can get a terminal working over telephone but it would be damn slow ^^
[FUN OFF]
Mfg Alex

Yes, I am able to know the IP from another person and you are right, the IP is not static, changes in some time for a random IP..any idea how do this?
maybe you can help me out...
please help me!!
crendot said:
so i checked it
there are many things wich can work but i dont think they will work.
First, you need to know your and the other persons ip.
First Problem will be they change, gprs is not static
Than you have to hope that you can connect with a build in protokoll.
There will be the second problem, you have to hope that tcp/ip works.
Without a server that handles the communication between you and the otherone its unlikely that this will work.
Thats the reason mms uses wap to get the communication to work.
Without internet access its a mess to handle that all.
[FUN ON]
there it would be simplier to use oldschool stuff like Acoustic Coupler and this
so you can get a terminal working over telephone but it would be damn slow ^^
[FUN OFF]
Mfg Alex
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i would say you post you question in the Android Q&A
best i can do for you, sorry