Can anyone point out where on the the attached picture where the GPS antenna is for Captivate Glide?
I've read just about every "fix" involving various flashes and editions of gps.conf, and they're all bogus, as they are not consistent. (my opinion)
I've seen some other handsets on here with physical fixes by applying some action to a bit of hardware, and going to attempt the same...
However I cannot find anything, anywhere, with the info I want to get started.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
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Try editing sirfgps.conf instead. It sets the status of GPS controller. Go to line - "ENABLE_LNA = 1" and set it as 0 and optionally set "FREQUENCY_AIDING = 0" to 1. IMO, it's real silly trying to "fixing" the GPS problems on the outside, while it's simple to disable the LNA, it have fixed my problems. I also set up a thread concerning this workaround.
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sifgps.conf
It would seem playing with sirfgps.conf does bear fruit. So thanks for the pointer...
Also, simply removing the battery cover for a GPS lock yields upto 7-10 strength (based on monitoring using GPSTest.)
Combination of the two consistently gives me a lock in 5-10secs. Just annoying to do that before every bike ride....
PS. for the record if anyone is interested. The GPS antenna is immediately to the right of the headphone socket, if you are looking at the rear of the phone.
melvatron said:
PS. for the record if anyone is interested. The GPS antenna is immediately to the right of the headphone socket, if you are looking at the rear of the phone.
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This is good to know thanks for that. I never had an issue with the GPS personally. Thanks for sharing this
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Aha. Interesting pointer, melvatron. Now if you think about the battery cover - there's graphite sticker which Samsung claimed to have the function as a heatsink (which is like a snake oil claim mainly because in reality it have NO contact with anything). Graphite can and does weaken the high-frequency RF, like GPS in some case.
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Aha. Interesting pointer, melvatron. Now if you think about the battery cover - there's graphite sticker which Samsung claimed to have the function as a heatsink (which is like a snake oil claim mainly because in reality it have NO contact with anything). Graphite can and does weaken the high-frequency RF, like GPS in some case.
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Seems like an odd observation to me, as it's nowhere near the GPS antenna. It's directly over the SIM card and SD card, which suggests to me it's intended to prevent radio interference with the tiny SIM/SD pins. (Where'd you find this "heatsink" claim?)
It might be in PDF version of the manual for this, mentioning the graphite sheet - on the inside of battery cover around SIM - for the heatsinking claim, the manual spelt out "Warning: Do not attempt to remove the graphite sheet from the battery cover. In doing so, may result in damage from overheating." I recall reading those.
And I take it back - I re-observed the whole thing.
GPS electronics have several downright strict design rules that must be followed during designing and prototyping stage: the clock source must be of clean and higher quality (temperature-controlled Quart oscillator - TCXO), and the proper capacitors with higher frequency response (about 0.1uF - can be MLCC as long as ESR meets the requirement of stabilizing DC rail going into both LNA and GPS transponder processor). Ever wonder why the traces on computer and phone motherboards looks SO DIFFERENTLY between 90s and now? That's mainly both RF and signal phase managements.
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Re-downloading the PDF version of the manual so I can tell you what page you may want to see - about the Graphite sheet on the battery cover (dunno why it's there - but as they say, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it!").
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Found it - page 4 of the manual - http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...-i927_Captivate_Glide_English_User_Manual.pdf
You can type in "graphite" in Adobe Acrobat reader and let it search for this keyword.
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Dr. Mario said:
Found it - page 4 of the manual - http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...-i927_Captivate_Glide_English_User_Manual.pdf
You can type in "graphite" in Adobe Acrobat reader and let it search for this keyword.
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I don't know if I trust user manuals, especially from non-English-native companies, to say the right thing -- even if you discount the massive opportunity for things to get lost in translation, explaining its likely true purpose (reducing EMI in circuitry on/near the SIM card & SD card) to someone that doesn't have any electrical background is likely an exercise in futility, so they often come up with excuses. And yes, removing it is very probably a bad idea. Worse, even, because it's likely to cause intermittent issues with no clear source, so you may never make the connection.
True, bro...
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I've just found this App in play market: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.szlab.solarcharger&feature=top-free
Has anyone here used it?
How can this work? :s
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Edit: I'm trying it now under a strong lamp at my work and I can see the battery meter going down... fail.
Edit x2:
Just saw this in the description on the Apps market...
"Note: Of course this application is not charging your phone. You didn't think so, did you?! The only reason for this app is to collect the mentally challenged trolls - who never read the description this far - complaining about every app. Or you can fool your friends with this nice 'charging feature' if you like.
Do not let your device overheat! Be careful when you put your device under the direct sunlight!"
How come people at XDA fall for this? Read the app description which says it's a troll app
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lol...!
of course it's not real, the 'dev' even states that in his description ...
'of course this application is not charging your phone. you didn't think so did you? the only reason for this app is to collect the mentally challenged trolls - who never read the description this far - complaining about every app.'
you didn't think it was real did you dear...?
rakeshishere said:
How come people at XDA fall for this? Read the app description which says it's a troll app
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lol...!
of course it's not real, the 'dev' even states that in his description ...
'of course this application is not charging your phone. you didn't think so did you? the only reason for this app is to collect the mentally challenged trolls - who never read the description this far - complaining about every app.'
you didn't think it was real did you dear...?
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I did paste the description into my first post so your answer is there lol.
I'm surprised that Apple haven't sent the dev a cease and desist letter ;-)
http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/apple-granted-patents-solar-charging-3d-video-navigation/
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Solar
But this technology is possible by capturing ambient light from both manmade sources and the sun and converting it into energy that can be used to recharge a device's central battery unit.
Hmmm...
skidz13 said:
But this technology is possible by capturing ambient light from both manmade sources and the sun and converting it into energy that can be used to recharge a device's central battery unit.
Hmmm...
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Yep - it is possible if you have a load of solar panels surrounding your phone
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Yep - it is possible if you have a load of solar panels surrounding your phone
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...and furthermore it takes much more energy to manufacture a photovoltaic cell than it will ever reproduce in it's effective working life time. Plus the damage to the environment involved in the processing of the chemicals used to make these cells is something the solar panel industry doesn't want you to know. It's one of the reasons the world isn't solar powered yet.
The other one being that even the high-end (expensive) ones that only drop 1% efficiency per year, will see you wait approx 10 years before they've paid for themselves. Few people take the risk of needing to be in one place for that long just to see a return on their investment.
I love the reviews on that Solar Charger app. I got one of my mates with it (he just got his first smartphone). He complained it dropped the battery. I told him he needed to be facing south!
wnp_79 said:
I love the reviews on that Solar Charger app. I got one of my mates with it (he just got his first smartphone). He complained it dropped the battery. I told him he needed to be facing south!
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The best part is reviews and comments who have used it.
Its a hilarious read
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gifton1 said:
Yep - it is possible if you have a load of solar panels surrounding your phone
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Yeah, maybe iPhone 6 will give a try
That app cured my cancer, seriously
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Seriously how do people fall for this hahaha, funny though. Some bone people in this world. But I guess if your not into technology much, you wouldn't know how solar charging works.
Mcyates said:
Seriously how do people fall for this hahaha, funny though. Some bone people in this world. But I guess if your not into technology much, you wouldn't know how solar charging works.
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They're hoping perhaps.
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Guys and Gals,
I found two extended battery cases, currently sold only through Hong Kong distributors, which really tickled my pink ...
Here's the first: supplemental 3200mAh battery built-into an integrated back with front flap and metal kickstand.
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Here's the second: supplemental 2600mAh battery built-into an integrated case with front flap and metal kickstand.
I ordered the second one and should have it by the middle of next week.
The primary difference between the two seems to be the connection between the phone and the battery (the first is constant, the second is on-demand) and the increased side/corner protection offered by the second case.
They are both available on eBay ... I'll let everyone know how my purchase experience goes.
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p.s. This should probably be moved to the Accessories Subforum ...
Accessories sec
We have way too many posts as is so why be posting in the wrong sec
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Edit: I just read your PS
Pm a mod and he'll do it for you
I ordered the first one. I will post reviews when I get it in
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my goodness, this is as thick as my palm treo
I have big hands ... and even bigger battery needs.
Pj
Phoenix AZ
dtmcnamara said:
I ordered the first one. I will post reviews when I get it in
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I would be curious to know if it replaces the back and if that little silver button in the lower right is a power switch. I might end up getting one of these, too ...
Pj
Phoenix AZ
but isn't this will make your OEM batter die faster?
and does still able to do nfc and you know those s3 sharing photos stuff?
tabemasu88 said:
but isn't this will make your OEM batter die faster?
and does still able to do nfc and you know those s3 sharing photos stuff?
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To you first question:
No, because it looks like both battery cases have a discrete power button -- which means your primary battery only gets 'recharged' when you activate the secondary battery. I have heard that constant-on secondary batteries cause this problem, though ...
To you second question:
I'm not sure if the case enclosure or size would inhibit either of these. I can try when the case arrives and report back ...
Pj
Phoenix AZ
I too am curious as to whether NFC still works with those cases since a battery with metal will be obstructing the NFC chip in the OEM battery
No link? Really?
Hmm, it's an interesting alternative to something like this http://www.amazon.com/SlimTalk-Micro-USB-Flashlight-Smartphones-Sensation/dp/B0054U6CEE/
Might be something nice to use on a flight so you can game or watch a movie and still have battery left to call people when you land
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No link? Really?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3200mAh...ccessories&hash=item3cc88f3e01#ht_2318wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3200mAh-Pow...315619?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a1fedf7e3
Took like 1 second to find those...
I just looked at a bunch of these ebay. For one thing they spelled Samsung wrong on the rear cover Sanmsung ha!
They also all seem to have a max charge rate of 500mA, which means if you are really pushing your phone (nav, videos, etc) the battery won't be a to keep up with the discharge rate.
Seems like a waste of money unless something higher quality comes along.
Anyone have experience with this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3200mAh-External-Backup-Battery-Charger-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S-3-III-I9300-I747-/261066290663?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc8c375e7
DINLONG said:
I just looked at a bunch of these ebay. For one thing they spelled Samsung wrong on the rear cover Sanmsung ha!
Seems like a waste of money unless something higher quality comes along.
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Given the state of grammar and spelling today, this seems apropos.
Since you're not in a position to accurately assess quality, I will report back.
PJ
Phoenix AZ
i got something like this for the SGII, dont like it, the battery itself and phone get too hot for my liking.
Hello Guys!
Decided To Wip up a Thread About Taking apart the Galaxy S3 for Sprint (Any model Really) after my Microphone suddenly Stopped working o_0 But Figured Out what the issue was
Fist off I will say that I am a Trained Tech From Sprint phone repair and I will In NO WAY POSSIBLE take responsibility for a Bricked/Damaged/Dead/ Phone Or ANY other possible problems that could occur after taking you're phone apart and taking apart you're phone may void you're warranty, please take you're phone to a certified repair center for work to be done.
Now that that is over on to the Dirty Works....
I was super Sketch the first Time and didnt realize How easy it is to take this phone apart.... but it's easy
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Then just pinch into the battery well and pull up the main backing... XD
Issue found
RESERVED!
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I haven't torn mine down, but it's flipping hot where i live, i saw a video of the teardown on youtube, i was wondering about that heatsink on the back of the display/frame...
It's the gray colored square next to the word easy in the picture where your mainboard is disconnected.
Can you tell me if there was any thermal grease/heatsink paste?
If not i may consider tearing mine apart to add thermal grease so it can transfer heat away better (hopefully). I know how much of a difference it makes on desktop computers..
Thanks!
is there a sim card in there? I have acquired a sprint s3 and I am thinking about getting it on at&t some how. but I cant do that if theres no sim
Sprint version does not have a sim Card
It's cdma....
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jp6060 said:
is there a sim card in there? I have acquired a sprint s3 and I am thinking about getting it on at&t some how. but I cant do that if theres no sim
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SIM cards only come in GSM phones, so this is not possible. It is possible to flash it to Verizon though, since VZW uses CDMA
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Ugh they're still using those Crap spring connectors...those were the reason the galaxy s had such poor GPS or degrading GPS over time
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The Verizon version has a SIM card being that LTE is a GSM based technology. Sprint's version has one, it's just embedded somewhere.
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gps antenna
which mmcx connector would be used for an external gps antenna?
possibility of adding card slot?
So I'm wondering about this. My friend has an old s3 from sprint and he said i could test with it. I wanna see if i could buy a replacement part with sim and the back housing to add the sim. And also use radio from tmobile to test. Not sure if it would work
you may have to be the best soldering expert ever to pull that off, and even then, haha. try it though, you could make a gsm/cdma hybrid device, thatd be cool!
bondosho said:
The Verizon version has a SIM card being that LTE is a GSM based technology. Sprint's version has one, it's just embedded somewhere.
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Embedded.... Very deep.... I bet you could add a Sim tray though, and it would work.
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I haven't torn mine down, but it's flipping hot where i live, i saw a video of the teardown on youtube, i was wondering about that heatsink on the back of the display/frame...
It's the gray colored square next to the word easy in the picture where your mainboard is disconnected.
Can you tell me if there was any thermal grease/heatsink paste?
If not i may consider tearing mine apart to add thermal grease so it can transfer heat away better (hopefully). I know how much of a difference it makes on desktop computers..
Thanks!
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Actually I wouldn't do that.... That stuff would get everywhere, and it conducts electricity too..... You could risk shorting your whole phone and frying it. However, if you made a like rubber ring or something what would keep it it place better, it would most likely increase the heat transfer. But keep in mind these phones, just like laptops, were designed to have higher heat tolerances.
sprint s3 sim reader problem
can anyone tell me where is the sim embed in the sprint s3?
i connect a gsm sim reader on the sprint s3 and the phone even turn on!!!
but when i disconnect it it turns very good.
please some one help me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002515
I am requesting the resource for completing the piece of puzzles of NFC support I am tossing on the Samsung Galaxy Captivate Glide. I thought it wouldn't be possible but now I'll have to see - I am not willing to sacrifice my phone (my daily driver - but I don't mind bricking it because I am capable of recovering it). If anyone have dead SGH-I927 or otherwise, I would like to have a few picture of motherboard and the macro shot of chips so I can look for the datasheet, thus finding the correct driver for it.
P. S. Please take a real good macro shots of the chips because I would like to know the model numbers on it so I can find the datasheet (I am interested in trying to add support for the NFC). You can try using LED flash if that helps.
Plus, Moderators - you can move it to Captivate Glide General if needs to be - Tapatalk lacks the feature of being able to pull the post and move to different thread.
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Maybe the guy who opened his glide could help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884472
Wait, are you trying to add a NFC chip to the phone? Or are you under the impression that the Glide has one installed? Because I think it's been pretty clearly worked out that there isn't a NFC chip on the Glide.
Just take the back cover off, it's 7 screws and the motherboard is right there, you don't even have to take aything else off.
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I still think that square strip on the back of the battery cover has something to do with it but probaly not
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There are no contacts between the sticker and the body of the phone, so I doubt it's a NFC chip.
On top of that, nowhere is the NFC chip documented in the FCC test for the Captivate Glide. Were there one on the phone, Samsung would have had to report it to the FCC and it would have been noted in the reports.
Well, I do think it have NFC chipset since I saved the snaphot of Melvatron's phone - I opened mine before (dented camera cover so had to fix it).
Why? There are more than two antenna traces - I see four.
Plus, AT&T can do what they want with it, even going as far as desoldering the NFC chip.
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There are no contacts between the sticker and the body of the phone, so I doubt it's a NFC chip.
On top of that, nowhere is the NFC chip documented in the FCC test for the Captivate Glide. Were there one on the phone, Samsung would have had to report it to the FCC and it would have been noted in the reports.
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Can we get this post stickied somewhere. I feel like this subject comes up unnecessarily often.
Hmmm... I wonder why GSMArena and many other cell phone review websites claimed that it have NFC. I would like to investigate for myself, maybe even try probing the IO for any signs of hidden hardwares (AT&T have been proven to be hiding things they don't want us to use, anyways).
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Well, I do think it have NFC chipset since I saved the snaphot of Melvatron's phone - I opened mine before (dented camera cover so had to fix it).
Why? There are more than two antenna traces - I see four.
Plus, AT&T can do what they want with it, even going as far as desoldering the NFC chip.
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Where are the four? I see two.
I've taken the Captivate apart before as well and I can tell you that I didn't see a single trace of a NFC chip on the board itself. The most common NFC chip manufacturer is NXP. NXP chips look like this:
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Here's another NXP chip on a Galaxy SII:
And yet another on the Galaxy Nexus:
Samsung's in house NFC chips look like this:
(The other model is SENHRN2 and looks similar.)
None of these chips are on the Captivate Glide. (If you don't believe me, I can try to provide pictures of the entire motherboard, although I'd need to find my camera charger.)
Also, there's still that FCC thing that I mentioned... If it was there, it would be documented.
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Hmmm... I wonder why GSMArena and many other cell phone review websites claimed that it have NFC. I would like to investigate for myself, maybe even try probing the IO for any signs of hidden hardwares (AT&T have been proven to be hiding things they don't want us to use, anyways).
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I'd imagine GSMArena made a mistake and other websites copied their data with the same mistake in it. (Or vice versa.)
AT&T would only be able to hide it at the software level. If the physical chip isn't there, there isn't NFC.
Ah... Ok. I guess so. I am not saying I don't believe you - sometimes I need to be sure, hence the analysis on both software and hardware.
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I am not willing to open my hardware for pictures on this phone but if I had another I would.
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Me too, unless I have to fix it but I will get the email with the picture of motherboard. Whether the NFC is confirmed or busted, will be up to the image of chipset (and the datasheet for it).
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I raise my hand to post some of mine, I don't have warranty in my country for it, and I am carefully enough to reeassemble it without ****ing it up.
You'll see the pictures by tomorrow from my 3GS crappy camera.
But I have a question that I'll appreciate you can help me with.
GPS is still screwed on ICS? because it sucks on the leak.
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Ok. You can try the workaround: in sirfgps.conf, edit the line "LNA_ENABLE" from 1 to 0, and optionally switch "FREQUENCY_AIDING" from 0 to 1, and copy gps.conf from an Android that's known to lock immediately (I also posted gps.conf zip on my GPS workaround thread). It should be able to lock at least 5 minutes maximum from cold start.
The reason being, Samsung didn't really pay attention to the LNA circuit board placement, and/or the antenna in where the RF from CPU VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) is. There's more than one way to mess up a GPS electronics.
EDIT: If you have the information for the GPS band assigned for your country, you can try editing gps.conf directly after making a backup copy of this file - you would have good chance of finding out what band around here in XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894250 - the workaround I have put up for this reason.
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Ever since I got the pictures from three2four of the SGH-I927 motherboard, I could now agree that the myth of having NFC is busted but I want to check under the SIM card then I'm good. (Thanks, three2four! I wasn't willing to open my own phone for any reason other than performing the repair on it.)
In the picture, all I see is audio DSP, DDR-II chip (soldered atop the CPU), GSM broadband modem chipset and GPS transponder processors and few support chipsets, and that's it.
EDIT: I am actually bummed out as I knew how useful it is, especially with the online purchase or running your own personal business while dealing with the credit card (Japanese Visa cards are a good example as they have been using the NFC for few years). Think of lot of uses for the NFC... Too bad it doesn't have that as I checked the pic.
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The picture of three2four's Captivate Glide motherboard didn't show the area where the SIM card' boards removed, so the curiousity have gotten the best of me, I decided to carefully disassemble my phone, and removed the SIM card board (It was glued onto the RF shield so I had to snap it off) and take the picture of the RF generator - even though I don't think it have NFC but who know at THIS point?
I already reassembled it back together so I can be able to post onto this thread.
Well, I was bored so I downloaded a barometric pressure app called SyPressure
It's actually pretty dang neat. For pressure noobs like me here is a quick fyi.
High - Clear Skies
Rising - Clearing or improving
Normal and Stable - Fair
Falling - Degrading
Slightly Lower - Usually Cloudy
Low - Rainy and Stormy
As a general guideline, think of 30 inHg (1016 millibar) as being a normal level. World records vary from a high pressure of 32.0 inHg in Siberia to 25.7 inHg during a typhoon (both readings are off the scale of most barometers). For the US, extreme levels can be considered as 30.5 inHg and 28.5 inHg.
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Barometric pressure varies with altitude. A higher elevation will have less atmosphere above it which exerts less pressure. To keep readings standard across the world, barometric pressure is to be indicated at sea level. Therefore, readings at elevations other than at sea level will require a correction factor which is based on the elevation and the air temperature (colder air weighs more and will require a greater correction).
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boodies said:
Well, I was bored so I downloaded a barometric pressure app called SyPressure
It's actually pretty dang neat. For pressure noobs like me here is a quick fyi.
High - Clear Skies
Rising - Clearing or improving
Normal and Stable - Fair
Falling - Degrading
Slightly Lower - Usually Cloudy
Low - Rainy and Stormy
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Finally a neat way to actually use the Barometer inside our phones.
Is this more accurate than a weather forecast though since its getting readings around you?
What other uses can the Barometer bring? I had read that the reason they included it in our devices was to get a much better accuracy on location when using GPS.
Is there a list of phones that have this barometer built in?
Found them, these at least.
Nexus
GS2
GS3
Im surprised it has taken this long for an app like this to make some proper use of the barometer given these sensors have been available on phones for more than a year now.
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And also does the weather icon change aswell? can anyone confirm?
I used this a while back on the Galaxy Note, and it's a fantastic piece of software, but it did kill my battery very quickly, so had to remove it
Finally, an app that can use that damn barometer!
Thanks!
Nice app.. I downloaded it. Once I get my Nexus 4 I will buy it (after making sure its compatible).
Pretty nice app! Thanks for sharing it! :good:
tzmueller said:
Nice app.. I downloaded it. Once I get my Nexus 4 I will buy it (after making sure its compatible).
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Tested on my Nexus 4, works fine.
Very nice app
Yeah... will try this out....
dodgem2012 said:
Is there a list of phones that have this barometer built in?
Found them, these at least.
Nexus
GS2
GS3
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GS2 (I9100) doesn't have barometer sensor. App will not work. Just a heads up
Surprised
My goodness I was very surprised at the accuracy of this app. Sent it up tied to a weather balloon(yeh, I was scared I would lose my device), and it accurately measured the pressure, so my surf report buddies and I included it in our weather/surf report, and true as nuts, the waves came as the pressure was dropping. Awesome app, will give all credits during next surf report to the developer. Hey bro, you got some super amped surfers all over Cape Town.
Looks nice but the TF101 doesn't have this piece of hardware if i'm right.
Some people commented the app, stating it gives false informations, maybe you should forbit the download for incompatible devices.
Regards
There's a few more barometer apps, I use one called Barometer Monitor, it lets you tell it how often you want to record the data, which helps with battery impact. There's another app that recently got some news called PressureNET which sends your data and location back to a server, and is being lauded as a way of distributed data gathering, similar to some research in using accelerometers in peoples cellphones to detect/predict earthquakes.
One interesting issue is that I work on the 23rd floor, so the pressure drops then rises again every few hours as I go back to ground level. It would be cool if you could tell an app that you are in this kind of an environment so it could "normalize" such sudden transitions.
I cannot get it from playstore, is it ok with the dev if someone attache for me the apk file?