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Sky have finally pulled their finger out and written a dedicated windows 6.* application to allow people to use remote record (you need to register with sky for this)
Have tested it on my Touch HD running KWBR's vanilla rhodium 6.5 based rom and it all works fine
Yippie, at last!!!
hi, would you gently post the link to the page on sky's site containing this app? i'd need to have more info about it but i honestly cannot find it myself :\
crashDebug said:
hi, would you gently post the link to the page on sky's site containing this app? i'd need to have more info about it but i honestly cannot find it myself :\
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Same... where did you get the app? Id like to know a bit more before I start putting in my sky details
polakscot said:
Same... where did you get the app? Id like to know a bit more before I start putting in my sky details
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http://mysky.sky.com/portal/site/skycom/mysky/whatsnew/landingpage4e9ck/article?contentid=5290310
Here is the link from the sky pages.
The link on the site (http://p.wecomm.com/sky) goes to all of the different versions that you can get and I just uploaded the Touch HD one for everyone yesterday.
Have confirmed it as all working fine yesterday and have successfully set remote record for 2 programs without any issue (as I had an existing username/password for remote record when i used to use the java app on my N95)
Spudgun
thank you mate... as i suspected it wont work for me though
What problem are you having?
Have you used remote record before and have it linked to your Sky+ system at home?
It not, there is a really good guide to this on digitalspy
Spudgun
Other than the popup keyboard when trying to sign in, I would say on initial looks this is pretty sweet! We've been waiting for a dedicated app for a long time and I for one am happy I no longer need to use the web browser to view the tv guide.
So far so good, +1 for the happy user list.
The keyboard is a bit crap isn't it and it kind of gets in the way when entering your username/password, but after that it isn't an issue at all.
Thanks for posting this - it's exactly what I've been waiting for too.
I've set a couple of things to Record, so now I need to check on my Sky+ Box at home to make sure it's all going through.
Thanks again.
This looks very handy but the app doesn't seem to close on mine when I try to exit.
Cret said:
This looks very handy but the app doesn't seem to close on mine when I try to exit.
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I had that issue one time last night, and had to close it via the task manager. I'm willing to put up with that for the convenience that this app brings though!
Just got the Christmas Radio Times today, so i am sure i will be using this app loads over the festive period when I am away from home.
Andrew
Cret said:
This looks very handy but the app doesn't seem to close on mine when I try to exit.
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Yep, same for me but I can minimise it and close via task manager. All the recordings I set worked a treat and for me this is a definate keeper!
Thanks to the OP for the heads up!
Do you need your phone line plugged in to use this?
TIA
Joel
Yeah I have to do the same stuff to close the app - minor annoyance I guess.
What's more weird though is that I tried it yesterday before I'd registered the online userid etc and I was able to see the EPG. So far so good.
Now that I've registered an account and linked it to my actual Sky subscription etc, the EPG doesn't work.
I get the main menu, EG Entertainment/Documentaries/Kids/Movies etc but no matter which I select, the next screen is blank and no epg content is shown.
Any ideas?
Good question about the phone line thing too - would like to know that myself - could it be related to the above problem?
Jbev said:
Do you need your phone line plugged in to use this?
TIA
Joel
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No you don't need the phoneline plugged in. I've never had the phoneline plugged in for my Sky+ and this app works just fine.
I may try out one of the java based versions later on though, to see if the exit bug is fixed on that one
Cret said:
Yeah I have to do the same stuff to close the app - minor annoyance I guess.
What's more weird though is that I tried it yesterday before I'd registered the online userid etc and I was able to see the EPG. So far so good.
Now that I've registered an account and linked it to my actual Sky subscription etc, the EPG doesn't work.
I get the main menu, EG Entertainment/Documentaries/Kids/Movies etc but no matter which I select, the next screen is blank and no epg content is shown.
Any ideas?
Good question about the phone line thing too - would like to know that myself - could it be related to the above problem?
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The phone line on your Sky+ Box does not need to be plugged in for this to work.
I had the same problem with an empty EPG when I changed my Region to SouthEast (Sky+ Options within the App) - I set it back to London and it worked fine.
Thanks for the tip - changed to London again and sure enough the epg works again.
Can't record though still. I got an error saying my profile isn't allowed to record so I googled it and found it's because I'm not the 'primary' account holder (my wife is), so I tried it by activating it with her details and I still get the same error even though I'm logging in with her details and it accepts the login and has been confirmed as activated.
Grrr, and WTF?
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Thanks for the tip - changed to London again and sure enough the epg works again.
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I changed my entry to "London and South East" and it worked fine - I think it's a case of finding the right one for your area.
As for the Recording, so need to make sure your Sky+ Box has the Account Registered and that you have Registered for Remote Record.
It's all here : http://mysky.sky.com/portal/site/skycom/mysky/remoterecord
Not saving password
Hi,
I have got this app up and running and have entered my user id and password and am then able to access the epg and record programs.
However, if i exit the app and then restart it, it does not remember my password and I have to re-enter it - a bit of a pain to do this each time.
I did hit the Save button after entering the password.
Is anyone else having this problem.
Cheers.
Hi guys,
I believe that the NFC chip in my device (battery) is broken. I have tried two different NFC reader applications and swiped my library card, my RFID keyring for work and my gym card with no success. I turned NFC off and on, rebooted the phone, nothing.
Is there anything else I can do to troubleshoot the NFC chip? I want to make sure its a hardware fault before I turn it in.
I have unlocked the bootloader and rooted via superboot, and it's been flashed with yakju 4.0.2 from googles website.
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Hi guys,
I believe that the NFC chip in my device (battery) is broken. I have tried two different NFC reader applications and swiped my library card, my RFID keyring for work and my gym card with no success. I turned NFC off and on, rebooted the phone, nothing.
Is there anything else I can do to troubleshoot the NFC chip? I want to make sure its a hardware fault before I turn it in.
I have unlocked the bootloader and rooted via superboot, and it's been flashed with yakju 4.0.2 from googles website.
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Does NFC enable in settings? Capture a logcat when enabling.
Are you sure that the tags you are scanning operate on the correct frequency (13.56 Mhz)? If so capture a logcat when you try to scan the tags. Capture a logcat when trying to read a tag.
I know this might sound stupid but I'm being serious. Can someone actually explain to me what NFC is, how GNEX can use it and what can be done now with it? I just need it simple terms, searching it online just drove me crazy.
Thanks, appreciate the help.
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Does NFC enable in settings? Capture a logcat when enabling.
Are you sure that the tags you are scanning operate on the correct frequency (13.56 Mhz)? If so capture a logcat when you try to scan the tags. Capture a logcat when trying to read a tag.
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Thank you for helping. Yes, NFC seems to startup alright according to logcat, no error messages or warnings when I do this. I also see messages "NFC-EE routing ON" and "NFC-C polling ON". The log is too long to post it for you.
I also tried logcat during scan but it didnt notice anything.
No, I am not sure that my tags are operating at 13.56 Mhz... Perhaps they arent. Have to look this up!
Somebody in Sweden knows anything I could test my NFC against?
bal1985 said:
I know this might sound stupid but I'm being serious. Can someone actually explain to me what NFC is, how GNEX can use it and what can be done now with it? I just need it simple terms, searching it online just drove me crazy.
Thanks, appreciate the help.
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NFC is for Near-Field Communication and is a wireless communication standard that only operates at a very short instance, eg. 1-4 cm. It can be used as a replacement for regular debit cards so instead of using your card when you go to the shop you just swipe your mobile phone against the shops sensors and enter your pin code to pay. It can also be used to perform a secure handshake, for example if I come to a friends house and I want to access his WiFi, I'll just swipe my phone close to his Wifi Router and they will pair and share the network encryption key. The security in this is that no unauthorized person should be able to get within 1-4 cm of the router to get the encryption key - and NFC simply does not operate at longer ranges then this. These are a couple of things I know are coming with the NFC technology, there's probably alot more stuff we can do with this. Oh btw, we got the Android Beam aswell!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_Field_Communication
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/google-announces-nfc-based-android-beam-for-sharing-between-phon/
ipkryss said:
Hi guys,
I believe that the NFC chip in my device (battery) is broken. I have tried two different NFC reader applications and swiped my library card, my RFID keyring for work and my gym card with no success. I turned NFC off and on, rebooted the phone, nothing.
Is there anything else I can do to troubleshoot the NFC chip? I want to make sure its a hardware fault before I turn it in.
I have unlocked the bootloader and rooted via superboot, and it's been flashed with yakju 4.0.2 from googles website.
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do you have an extended non Samsung battery or just a non Samsung battery? Or is your battery exterior damaged in any way?
ipkryss said:
Thank you for helping. Yes, NFC seems to startup alright according to logcat, no error messages or warnings when I do this. I also see messages "NFC-EE routing ON" and "NFC-C polling ON". The log is too long to post it for you.
I also tried logcat during scan but it didnt notice anything.
No, I am not sure that my tags are operating at 13.56 Mhz... Perhaps they arent. Have to look this up!
Somebody in Sweden knows anything I could test my NFC against?
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see if you can find someone with one of the latest nokia phones with NFC support, or is there any nokia show room nearby, you can try connecting their NFC/BT headsets.
Let's make life less complicated and start a new thread for people to provide feedback on 2.6.39, ... 3.3, 3.4 (NEW) RHODIUM kernels. The source repository is here. Note, older trees are not under active development.
By the way, these kernels are developed jointly with jonpry, WisTilt2, and bzo. In addition a lot of code is shared with people that maintain active msm kernel branches (emwe, acl, Alex). Finally, all Xdandroid Kernel developers have in one way or another contributed code.
1. Feel free to use any of these kernels, however DO NOT submit a post in this thread that amounts to "This feature does not work for me." If you wish to submit a bug report, make sure you are proficient at using ADB, AND have installed GetLogs. In your post you should:
a. Include GetLogs output of the problem (or it didn't happen).
b. Include Rhodium model (100, 210, etc).
c. Try to reproduce the problem on the other kernels.
All other bug reports will likely not receive full attention.
2. These kernels are to be used with GBX0B.
3. These are auto-built at:
Auto Built Service generously provided by WisTilt2
The autobuild is down. Please use these links, they were the final kernel builds that were on the autobuild site.
2.6.39.3
3.0.18
3.3.8
3.4.3
4. What works:
This list should look very similar to the current status of .27 with your device. Meaning, if you have a rhodium on which the camera does not work with .27 (for example), camera will not work with these kernels as well. Please do not report issues that are present on .27+your device.
- Only 3.0 has BT support. Would appreciate some feedback on this. I get the impression that pairing/connecting takes a bit of patience, but I am interested in how this compares to BT in .27. If we get some positive feedback we can enable BT support across all three kernels.
5. How do these three kernels differ: They are maintained by the same group of people, and consequently differ very little. There are slight variations in power management code, but other than that they are hard to distinguish in terms of functionality.
6. Kexec: To hot-swap the kernels (boot with a new kernel without rebooting into WinMo):
a. While in Android, copy the new kernel and modules to the same location (over-writing the zImage) as your current kernel (adb push).
b. Go to the shutdown menu in GB, and select "Kexec".
c. Phone will reboot within Android, using the new kernel.
7. Finally, I don't have too much time to hang around xda, so you shouldn't hope for "next-business day" response policy I am just hoping we can attract the advanced user to these kernels, that can do most of the troubleshooting on their own.
Enjoy, RHOD has to be one of only a handful of android devices that are pairing android with kernels as advanced as these.
This you should note:
I. If you are experiencing problems with turning Wi-Fi on, try the procedure outlined HERE before posting.
II. With regards to usb related functions and 3.4:
This kernel uses ICS style usb drivers and as a consequence, usb notifications in GBX no longer work. To work around this issue we wrote a little app XdaRndisToggler, which should allow you to turn on ADB, as well as USB Tethering (RNDIS).
Using this app is pretty self-explanatory:
0. Plug your phone in (No notification will appear in GBX).
1. Start the app.
2a. To start the ADB service, select "ADB only" and click apply. At this point you can use ADB to connect to the device.
2b. To start USB tethering, select "ADB+Rndis" and click apply. At this point go into Settings->Wireless->Tethering and check the box that says USB Tethering. The blue "USB Tethering" notification should appear in your taskbar and you should be all set to tether.
3. To stop using ADB and/or RNDIS, select "Disable USB" in the app and click Apply.
FOR ADVANCED USERS:
Alternatively, you can use ADB without the use of XdaRndisToggler (app is still needed for tethering), by making the following changes to init.cfg/init.gingerbread.rc (note, you will need to remount / as rw)
Code:
on property:persist.service.adb.enable=1
- start adbd
+ start adbd
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/enable 0
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/idVendor 0x0bb4
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/idProduct 0x0c01
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/functions adb
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/enable 1
on property:persist.service.adb.enable=0
stop adbd
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/enable 0
+ write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/bDeviceClass 0
Above, minus/plus is used to denote delete/add line respectively.
Downloads:
XdaRndisToggler 06/19
Ts-calibration is not working on the 3.0.9 kernel.
I can't see the [+]'s.
I was forced to use my own calibration file.
I am using the temporary 3.0 kernel and till now, I have faced a few problems:
1) Whenever I make a call, the screen goes blank (I couldn't get the logs using Getlogs, don't know from where to pick it) possibly because of the proximity sensor, the screen won't back even if I use power button, however if I slide out the keyboard, the screen comes back.
2) On some random calls, the sound simply gets disappear and doesn't come. Normally this doesn't happen on every call (trust me, I called more than 7-8 phone no. for more than 1 hours today itself) but suddenly, but on one call, the sound just vanished and I couldn't hear anything from the caller on the other side. The problem remained there until I rebooted my phone.
apurohit said:
(I couldn't get the logs using Getlogs, don't know from where to pick it)
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GetLogs
apurohit said:
1) Whenever I make a call, the screen goes blank (I couldn't get the logs using Getlogs, don't know from where to pick it) possibly because of the proximity sensor, the screen won't back even if I use power button, however if I slide out the keyboard, the screen comes back.
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Also, since it seems this is an issue you can reproduce (which rhodium by the way?), can you try some of the other kernels .35, .39, 3.1 and try to reproduce it there as well.
Are you using 3.0 for its bluetooth capability - if so, how's that working for you?
detule said:
Also, since it seems this is an issue you can reproduce (which rhodium by the way?), can you try some of the other kernels .35, .39, 3.1 and try to reproduce it there as well.
Are you using 3.0 for its bluetooth capability - if so, how's that working for you?
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Well, I tried pairing bluetooth with my laptop and a bluetooth headset, it takes forever however my laptop and the headset is always visible in the available device list. I have used .39 (wifi wasn't an issue on it but calls were problem) and .27 (provided with the bundle where voice issue was constant) and then used 3.0 (temporary provided by you), I am facing this problem on all of them. I have RHOD100, CSVs are attached with this post.
Also, I already have getlog installed on this build (it was provided in the Android App folder) but still, I cannot figure-out where exactly it is saving the file. Since you have provided the Getlog thread hence I will read it through and will provide you the same.
Update: Have attached logs taken from Getlogs. Thanks for the guidance.
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Update: Have attached logs taken from Getlogs. Thanks for the guidance.
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You instincts were right, it is proximity related. In the file you attached if you search for "proximity" you will see a few "proximity 0" and no "proximity 1" -> meaning the proximity sensor is always reporting "user is near" and consequently the screen stays off.
Here is a silly question, do you have a case on your device, one that might be obstructing the sensor?
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question, do you have a case on your device, one that might be obstructing the sensor?
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Nope, I don't have one. In fact I have been facing this problem in the Windows Mobile ROM also... but used some tweak. This problem was not there in the FRX07.1 and the screen was good however I am now facing this with GBX0B which is not a new thing.
The screen comes back the moment I pull hardware keyboard but goes off if the call is on or I press power button (general practice to turn the screen on) and then it won't come even if I pull the keyboard.
I have one more question which may sound off topic but thought it's good to ask an expert rather suffering forever.
I am wondering which key should I use to disconnect the call since the end key doesn't work in this case and throw me back on the home screen.
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Nope, I don't have one. In fact I have been facing this problem in the Windows Mobile ROM also... but used some tweak. This problem was not there in the FRX07.1 and the screen was good however I am now facing this with GBX0B which is not a new thing.
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Yes, GBX0B is the first time (apart from NAND) that proximity-related functionality has been enabled.
If you are seeing the same problem in WinMo then you may be facing a hardware failure of your proximity sensor. On the other hand it could be that RHOD100 is somehow special, and we don't have the correct gpio setup in the kernel to handle your device. I just heard from a RHOD110 user saying that everything is fine, so I might be leaning towards the former.
Unfortunately I don't know of any quick tweaks to disable the sensor in Android.
detule said:
If you are seeing the same problem in WinMo then you may be facing a hardware failure of your proximity sensor. On the other hand it could be that RHOD100 is somehow special, and we don't have the correct gpio setup in the kernel to handle your device. I just heard from a RHOD110 user saying that everything is fine, so I might be leaning towards the former.
Unfortunately I don't know of any quick tweaks to disable the sensor in Android.
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I'm definitely leaning towards that myself. If it's busted in WinMo, chances of it working correctly in Android are slim-to-none.
detule said:
Unfortunately I don't know of any quick tweaks to disable the sensor in Android.
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I understand, though I will wait for a resolution in near future
Still, thanks for sparing your time answering me
For whatever reason, the link to the autobuild is opening like this
http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/<br />http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/<br />http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/
Not sure why (I know how to get to the page, I'm just pointing this out)
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For whatever reason, the link to the autobuild is opening like this
http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/<br />http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/<br />http://autobuild.wirelesstcp.net/
Not sure why (I know how to get to the page, I'm just pointing this out)
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Works fine here... FF9/Chrome16.
JDog2pt0 said:
For whatever reason, the link to the autobuild is opening like this
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arrrghhh said:
Works fine here... FF9/Chrome16.
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Thanks for the heads up i fixed it earlier today.
Now to legitimently post something...
3.1 does not funtion well on my RHOD500 GBX0B. Enabling wifi caused a soft reset that never seemed to clear up. 3.0 works alright. I will probably post the logs in a bit as I've switched to 3.0, however it is incredibly easy to replicate.
JDog2pt0 said:
Now to legitimently post something...
3.1 does not funtion well on my RHOD500 GBX0B. Enabling wifi caused a soft reset that never seemed to clear up. 3.0 works alright. I will probably post the logs in a bit as I've switched to 3.0, however it is incredibly easy to replicate.
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Can't reproduce on RHOD400 with 3.1, wifi functions flawlessly for me. Since 400 and 500 are basically the same device, I would expect the same to be the case on your device as well.
This is where logs would have been useful.
Not sure what a "soft reset that never seemed to clear up" means. Reset to bootanimation? This is usually a user-land miscue.
detule said:
Can't reproduce on RHOD400 with 3.1, wifi functions flawlessly for me. Since 400 and 500 are basically the same device, I would expect the same to be the case on your device as well.
This is where logs would have been useful.
Not sure what a "soft reset that never seemed to clear up" means. Reset to bootanimation? This is usually a user-land miscue.
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Decided to create a new post rather than edit the previous one. Anyways I'm not familier with "user-land miscue" so you'll have to explain that one to me, and yes it is a reset to boot animation. Upon manually reseting the device nothing on the homescreen loads and under wifi in settings it says "error"
data.txt contains only one intersting line that I could see.
Code:
E/WifiService( 1325): Failed to load Wi-Fi driver.
In logcat.txt the first line related to wifi is
Code:
I/ActivityManager( 1324): Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.android.settings/.WirelessSettings } from pid 1457
It's late and adb shell is giving trouble with the whole cat /proc/kmesg > dmesg.txt. The included terminal emulator crashes whenever I run it, I have little to no cell signal where I now live, and the Market refuses to work over wifi. I'll dig up an apk after I get some sleep.
JDog2pt0 said:
Decided to create a new post rather than edit the previous one. Anyways I'm not familier with "user-land miscue" so you'll have to explain that one to me, and yes it is a reset to boot animation.
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Critical kernel errors (so called panics) end in a full blown reset to win-mo. When the device resets to bootanimation, this is Android (userland) freaking out for whatever reason.
JDog2pt0 said:
data.txt contains only one intersting line that I could see.
Code:
E/WifiService( 1325): Failed to load Wi-Fi driver.
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Usually this is indicative of kernel/modules magic mismatch. Have you tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20887127&postcount=20 ? If that doesn't work, what kind of output do you get if you type
Code:
insmod /lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
JDog2pt0 said:
It's late and adb shell is giving trouble with the whole cat /proc/kmesg > I'll dig up an apk after I get some sleep.
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Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
...I feel like I am repeating myself.
detule said:
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
Use GetLogs.
...I feel like I am repeating myself.
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You are, rather unecisarily too. How do you think I got data.txt?
Code:
rm -rf /lib/modules
Did not solve the issue. Phone still goes to boot animation. Not sure what to do next, not sure why it's happening considering we basically have the same phone.
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
Just me but I use the one that comes with 'Kaprasky Security', it is very accurate in my country of Canada so just try that or wait for other responses
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium
Cerberus is by far the best.
This is what I use and is the best and has lots features highly recommend.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.gotya
Sent from my GNex {GSM} T-Mobile
RogerPodacter said:
Cerberus is by far the best.
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I second this. No monthly or annual fees. Just pay $4 one time and it covers up to 5 devices.
Here's some of the features:
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!
Cerberus automatically enables GPS if it is off when you try to localize your device (only on Android < 2.3.3) and you can protect it from unauthorized uninstalling - more info in the app configuration.
The app works even if the device does not have an internet connection thanks to remote control by sms messages. Also, the SIM Checker feature allows you to know the new number to send texts to, if the SIM card is changed. Texts received and sent for Cerberus remote control will not start any notification and will not appear in the Messages application.
Cerberus does not drain the battery because there is no background service running: it will activate only if there is a remote control request and will stop afterwards.
More features for rooted devices: complete uninstall protection (a thief will be able to delete Cerberus only by flashing another ROM), GPS auto-enabling even on Android > 2.3.3. More info on the website in the Help section.
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Check it out.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sc2Ryb2lkLmNlcmJlcnVzIl0.
ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!
GreatBigDog said:
Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!
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I used that to find my wife's phone. Did a remote install too as I didn't have it on the device. .. Amazing.
I've heard a lot about Cerberus, but it needs to always be running on your device from what I can see. Can you remote install and configure it only when you need it? If not, that's a pretty dangerous app to allow basically all functions of your phone to be accessed online...
I use avast! Mobile Security. You can install the application and then enable Anti-Theft. Once it's set-up and installed, you can uninstall avast! Mobile Security. (I'm unable to provide links, but they have a webpage that describes the necessary steps better.)
You can then use a bunch of different commands via text message to locate/lock/unlock/etc. your phone. You can specify two phone numbers to be the only phones that can communicate with your device, or you can leave it open. (Commands sent to your device must contain your pin code and then the command.)
The FAQ for the app says it does not run in the background and is only activated when a text command is sent to the phone. (I think this program only works if you're able to receive text messages to your actual number. Not via Google Voice.)
avast mobile security is awesome!
I use cerberus...they have features such a remote recording of video and audio which I don't think is available on SeekDroid which I was on before
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I've tried Lookout mobile security, but like Prey a bit better
Another vote for androidlost here!
Phonelocator pro hands down beats them all - check it out
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rvo.plpro
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ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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You can buy a ball of yarn at the hardware store for a few cents. Tie one end to the phone, one end to your wrist.
Never lose the phone.
Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.
B1ny said:
Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.
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Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...
Pretty sure it can't.
anton2009 said:
Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...
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B1ny said:
Pretty sure it can't.
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Okay... I just tested it now with Cerberus dashboard (online website where you can send commands from) with my phone unlocked right in front of me. Sent command "start tracking" and saw with my own eyes the WIFI and GPS toggles go from OFF to ON. Wifi and GPS still on... Sent command "stop tracking" and WIFI and GPS toggles went from ON to OFF.
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Sorry, I was wrong about the administrator privileges, by enabling that, it will allow you to erase your data/sd card remotely. To get WIFI and GPS to turn on when you send the tracking command, you have to push Cerberus to /system/app
I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG
convolution said:
I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG
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Cerberus help page, and I quote:
"I have a rooted device. Can I get additional features?
Yes! If you have rooted your device you can integrate Cerberus into your ROM and get two additional features: complete uninstall protection (Cerberus will even survive a wipe/factory reset) and GPS auto-enabling even on Android 2.3.3 and later. To have these features uninstall Cerberus, then download cerberus.zip, put it on the sd card and install it from recovery. Cerberus is also available on ROM Manager."
Taken from avast! Mobile Security app page, and I quote:
"Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port."
I've been using Tasker for years and the Secure Settings app is an awesome addition to it. That being said recent changes to Android have hampered some of the options these great apps provide for us end users. One that bothered me the most is that if you use one of these apps to turn off the keyguard, any notification click (which may or may not include otherwise entering apps that have an active notification since that would clear the notification) would turn the keyguard right back on.
This is annoying and I googled some workarounds that didn't really work for me. I went digging and found a few links about getevent and sendevent for simulating input code that Android recieves when you do something. I realized that removing the S-pen always triggers the display to be unlocked (I'm not sure about pin or pattern because I don't use those). So anytime you want the effect of the keyguard being off, just setup the code for the S-pen being removed anytime the display turns on in addition to whatever variables you have setup.
In my case I wanted the keyguard to be off when I am home and connected to my WiFi. I created a profile with the context being connected to my specific SSID and made the task a variable set %HOME to 1. I made another profile With the context being variable set %HOME matches 1 and a display on event. For the task I went to plugins > secure settings > edit > run command enter the command
sendevent /dev/input/event12 5 14 1
sendevent /dev/input/event12 0 0 0sendevent /dev/input/event12 5 14 0
sendevent /dev/input/event12 0 0 0
I'm not sure if root is necessary, but I checked the Root checkbox. Give your command a name, save the profile and you should be good to go. Any questions about this or anything else about Tasker I would be happy to try to assist. Hope you guys enjoy.
will this work for the galaxy S3? it didn't have the S-Pen
klau1 said:
will this work for the galaxy S3? it didn't have the S-Pen
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I'm not sure about that. I do know that sometimes different models in the same company may share code and since Tasker's Dpad up and down work for phones that don't have keyboards it's worth trying. I don't see any harm in trying it out, but since the S3 doesn't have the sensor I can't guarantee that it will work.
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I've been using Tasker for years and the Secure Settings app is an awesome addition to it. That being said recent changes to Android have hampered some of the options these great apps provide for us end users. One that bothered me the most is that if you use one of these apps to turn off the keyguard, any notification click (which may or may not include otherwise entering apps that have an active notification since that would clear the notification) would turn the keyguard right back on.
This is annoying and I googled some workarounds that didn't really work for me. I went digging and found a few links about getevent and sendevent for simulating input code that Android recieves when you do something. I realized that removing the S-pen always triggers the display to be unlocked (I'm not sure about pin or pattern because I don't use those). So anytime you want the effect of the keyguard being off, just setup the code for the S-pen being removed anytime the display turns on in addition to whatever variables you have setup.
In my case I wanted the keyguard to be off when I am home and connected to my WiFi. I created a profile with the context being connected to my specific SSID and made the task a variable set %HOME to 1. I made another profile With the context being variable set %HOME matches 1 and a display on event. For the task I went to plugins > secure settings > edit > run command enter the command
sendevent /dev/input/event12 5 14 1
sendevent /dev/input/event12 0 0 0sendevent /dev/input/event12 5 14 0
sendevent /dev/input/event12 0 0 0
I'm not sure if root is necessary, but I checked the Root checkbox. Give your command a name, save the profile and you should be good to go. Any questions about this or anything else about Tasker I would be happy to try to assist. Hope you guys enjoy.
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Can you explain the command a little more? I copy / pasted, removed formatting code...and get 2 responses when running. Are there two commands there, one for S-pen in and one for out? Pretend you're explaining it to a special needs 3rd grader.
Tasker is a newer app for me, and still don't understand the variables, scenes, etc.
Thanks for any help you're willing to provide, and sharing your idea.
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Can you explain the command a little more? I copy / pasted, removed formatting code...and get 2 responses when running. Are there two commands there, one for S-pen in and one for out? Pretend you're explaining it to a special needs 3rd grader.
Tasker is a newer app for me, and still don't understand the variables, scenes, etc.
Thanks for any help you're willing to provide, and sharing your idea.
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Yes there are two commands. Two lines to a command. The 0 0 0 parts are required kind of like telling the system that the command is complete (as best as I can explain it right now). The first two lines simulate s-pen removed. This is what we really need as it will automatically unlock the screen. I have not tested to see if the second command is necessary, but with my experience in programming I always follow the rule of thumb to set everything back to normal. The easiest way in my opinion is to use the Secure Settings app in addition to Tasker rather than just Tasker.
What other questions did you have about Tasker? Maybe I could help out.
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Yes there are two commands. Two lines to a command. The 0 0 0 parts are required kind of like telling the system that the command is complete (as best as I can explain it right now). The first two lines simulate s-pen removed. This is what we really need as it will automatically unlock the screen. I have not tested to see if the second command is necessary, but with my experience in programming I always follow the rule of thumb to set everything back to normal. The easiest way in my opinion is to use the Secure Settings app in addition to Tasker rather than just Tasker.
What other questions did you have about Tasker? Maybe I could help out.
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TapaTalk didn't notify me of any updates in this thread...just happened to be browsing through. I never did get it working though. I'll have to go have a look at my Tasker profiles to see what part I got stuck at.
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TapaTalk didn't notify me of any updates in this thread...just happened to be browsing through. I never did get it working though. I'll have to go have a look at my Tasker profiles to see what part I got stuck at.
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How are you trying to set it up?
Off topic, but I'm still confused on exactly what secure settings actually does on top on tasker?
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Subiegsr said:
Off topic, but I'm still confused on exactly what secure settings actually does on top on tasker?
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Secure settings is basically a plugin that can do things that Tasker either hasn't implemented yet or just can't do
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Secure settings is basically a plugin that can do things that Tasker either hasn't implemented yet or just can't do
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I don't want to hijack your thread, but I was just wondering if you've found a way to detect the removal of the pen from within Tasker? Pent has basically stated that he can't/won't do it here: Google Groups
Back on topic, I've just been using the "PatternLock" enable/disable in Secure Settings to turn on/off the keyguard when I'm home/away. Works most of the time, but I'm using "wifi connected" to determine if I'm at home, and occasionally I lose the wifi connection at home when the phone sleeps, turning the pattern lock back on. Still it works enough to keep me happy.
bkimbel said:
I don't want to hijack your thread, but I was just wondering if you've found a way to detect the removal of the pen from within Tasker? Pent has basically stated that he can't/won't do it here: Google Groups
Back on topic, I've just been using the "PatternLock" enable/disable in Secure Settings to turn on/off the keyguard when I'm home/away. Works most of the time, but I'm using "wifi connected" to determine if I'm at home, and occasionally I lose the wifi connection at home when the phone sleeps, turning the pattern lock back on. Still it works enough to keep me happy.
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There is an app called s-pen helper that i believe is either on XDA or on the market it is compatible with Tasker you can detect the pen that way.
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There is an app called s-pen helper that i believe is either on XDA or on the market it is compatible with Tasker you can detect the pen that way.
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Excellent! Thank you very much, that's exactly what I was looking for!
Just a heads up. Tasker is on sale now for $1.99 right now. (I think it was originally $6.50)
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