Hi All,
I recently bought a fitbit that syncs to my PC via a supplied Bluetooth 4.0 dongle.
It will also sync via BT with certain phones using the Android app - e.g. the S4.
I believe the reason it doesnt' work on my One X (which has hardware support for 4.0 as far as I know) is that Android doesn't natively support 4.0 protocol, and so it's up to individual vendors to add drivers and support to their ROMs.
I'm using the Viper 4.0.2 ROM presently.
Does anyone know if it's possible to add BT4.0 support? If not, does any enterprising dev fancy taking a look at it?
Cheers
Ric
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Did anyone ever get this working? I'm in the same boat.
No, I bought a nexus 5 and use the hacked apk. Worth trying on the one x though
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Hi
Samsung have released a tv remote for the galaxy s that will allow you to control some of their new tv models.
The apk is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7887180&postcount=12
However it wont install on my HTC desire. Error "Application no installed" Is it possibly to extract the apk and install manually? Failing that are there any galaxy s 2.2 roms running on the desire? Im sure i remember a 2.1 rom that did.
Thanks
Huw
huwwatkins said:
Hi
Samsung have released a tv remote for the galaxy s that will allow you to control some of their new tv models.
The apk is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7887180&postcount=12
However it wont install on my HTC desire. Error "Application no installed" Is it possibly to extract the apk and install manually? Failing that are there any galaxy s 2.2 roms running on the desire? Im sure i remember a 2.1 rom that did.
Thanks
Huw
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TV remote?
I believe this could be a strongly hardware related app.
Furthermore : Most of the TV remotes are running with infrared signals, well....
Desire doesn't have infrared transmitting or receiving hardware, not without an additional accessory.
That could be the cause why the app is not running on Desire.
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TV remote?
I believe this could be a strongly hardware related app.
Furthermore : Most of the TV remotes are running with infrared signals, well....
Desire doesn't have infrared transmitting or receiving hardware, not without an additional accessory.
That could be the cause why the app is not running on Desire.
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This programme doesnt work like that - it transmits commands over your lan by wifi which the tv then picks up either via ethernet or wlan. I just need to get it installed. Maybe installing the touchwiz ui would make it work?
I'd love to get that working on my Desire too, tried to install but it spat it out.
I would like it as well. Somebody must know how to do it. It does even exist on iphone. Why not any other android???
I am also interested as to whether anyone has this working on their desire. Any news?
maybe because its a samsung app for a samsung device for a samsung tv - they may have put in a little piece of code checking that it is running on a samsung device?
just a thought...
Maybe a bit far fetched:
But have you tried putting the app into /system/app/ then restart your phone.
I don't know if you could do this or that it will work, must be worth a try
Guys, is there a separate/external infrared device -like an external gps receiver- can be controlled via BT from phone thanks to a dedicated app and acts as a repeater for commands; i.e. receive and transmit to tv/dvd/stereo/whatever?
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Anyone had any joy with this ?
I have a desire HD and a C9000 so would be nice to get it working!
In the market it says:
This application is only for Samsung Mobile Phone and will be updated soon to work with other Android phones.
I wonder how long soon is ?
onstom is the MAN!
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Download
Works great, hurray!
PS: App is only for C-series (I think), however, there is an app in the market for the B-series.
hi guys!
C550 TO TV remote control can be done?
or is there another tv remote control C550 which TO would be good?
I tried many things but none of them does not work.
Thanks!
Don't know exactly what you're meaning, but if you have a newer C-series Samsung TV, which is also connected to your wlan, and you want to have a android-remote-control for that, you should try the app from the post above.
Otherwise, ???
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That's great timing - I just ordered a Samsung UE40C6000 - any idea if the above link will work with Desire + that tv?
Lothaen said:
That's great timing - I just ordered a Samsung UE40C6000 - any idea if the above link will work with Desire + that tv?
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it didn't work with the qwerty remocon
Has anyone found a way to use their G2 keyboard to control other android devices? I know programs like Gmote can control a PC with appropriate server side software installed.
However, I'd love something that allows me to use my G2 keyboard like a standard HID keyboard through bluetooth so I could pair it with another computer without installing the server side software... and better yet, being able to pair and enter text into my android tablet! I hate to carry both devices + a portable keyboard when I have a perfectly good one on my phone already!
Is there something like this out there already? Or could someone easily build one?
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I have just received a new Chill Innovation Bluetooth Micro Keyboard for my HTPC, which also has Android support etc.
However as far as I understand many recent HTC phones have problems with the HID Bluetooth implementation, mine included.
So does anybody know if HTC is actually working on a solution for this or not?
Which alternative ROM's can I use instead to get proper Bluetooth HID support?
Thanks!
Anyone????
Try aosp roms
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So with the release of the Galaxy S III comes what Google should have had when they included NFC into its Android OS. IMO, one of the best features of the new SIII is the S Beam (enhanced NFC technology enabling transfer of files with Wi-Fi Direct from what i understand). Now i see the G Nex has wi-fi direct in its settings. Would this be something that can be ported over to the Galaxy Nexus?
Isn't Android Beam the same thing, which is included in Android 4.x.x
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It is except for sending large files over wifi direct.
Read up on Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0 specs. Samsung branded tech that is already established.
let it be.
All that S Beam is doing is using NFC to initiate the communication by sending MAC and IP address details, and then the phones create an ad-hoc wifi network to transfer the files. Wifi Direct is already built into Android 4.0, Samsung just made some fancy scripts to initiate it through NFC.
The real challenge with something like this is integrating hooks or plugins that add support for all the various data and file types you want to be able to send over Wifi Direct. A lot of apps don't have an action set for when you're trying to use Android Beam, such as the Gallery app or your favorite file manager, and this is because Android Beam doesn't yet initiate a Wifi Direct session like what S Beam does.
The quick and dirty solution to this is to write an app that imitates S Beam without needing Touchwiz, and just add it as another "Share" option when you're viewing files stored on your device. It's an extra step for the user since it's not going to hook into the app automatically, but it will integrate nicely with any app that has the built in sharing function. For instance, this means when you're viewing something in the Gallery nothing is going to happen automatically when you hold up your phone to someone else's, but once you hit the Share button you'll get the option to send it over Wifi Direct.
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Read up on Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0 specs. Samsung branded tech that is already established.
let it be.
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with this tech thats established, am i able to tap phones together to share files? If so that'd be great!! i was hoping for exact replication of what S Beam provides. Ease of Use - tap the phones together and instantly share files. If i have to swipe down to activate bluetooth and then choose what file i want to send, its not as intuitive as tapping two phones together.
All um saying is the tech is already there and Samsung put an s on it. It needs to be implemented of course. By app, os or whatever. And our phones have 4.0 but only 3.0 is on spec sheet.
let it be.
I remember when the Nexus first came out people were suggesting the same exact solution for sending large files, but no one seemed really interested in it (probably because NFC-enabled phones aren't very widespread). Good to see Samsung has led the way in this and hopefully Google will put the feature in AOSP at some point.
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The tech is there. Bluetooth by itself isn't very efficient for larger files or greater than across small room distance. Nfc is just for links and small images really. I did transfer a few gigs in a reasonable time using astro Bluetooth. I don't know for sure if anything is actually using the wifi part when bt 3/4.0 is lacking. I am guessing that Samsung is putting it out there now. Google needs to step up the game with nfc, wallet and bt 3/4.0. USB mass storage would be a lot less of an issue for more people. But so would having more storage on the phone also.
let it be.
S Beam and Android Beam is the same thing,,,,, Anybody thought about S Voice? It would be groundbreaking if anybody could port it
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All um saying is the tech is already there and Samsung put an s on it. It needs to be implemented of course. By app, os or whatever. And our phones have 4.0 but only 3.0 is on spec sheet.
let it be.
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What do you mean we have 4 but only 3 in the specsheetq?
Basically Samsung pulled an apple by "inventing"something new
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Chad_Petree said:
What do you mean we have 4 but only 3 in the specsheetq?
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Bluetooth.
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wifi direct on gnex
So, the only problem is that the nexus doesn't have the software to s beam, BUT it has the hardware. I've tried every ROM imaginable for my Nexus and the s3 touchwiz5. Bluetooth seems like it would take the fun out of beaming.
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S Beam and Android Beam is the same thing,,,,, Anybody thought about S Voice? It would be groundbreaking if anybody could port it
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This is not true. S Beam is an "enhanced" version of Android Beam. Android Beam is intended to share very little files... like contacts file... for example you can't share an image!
hybrid2102 said:
This is not true. S Beam is an "enhanced" version of Android Beam. Android Beam is intended to share very little files... like contacts file... for example you can't share an image!
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S beam is very possible with the nexus. Google needs to flip the switch on the bt 4.0 we have in our hardware.
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S beam is very possible with the nexus. Google needs to flip the switch on the bt 4.0 we have in our hardware.
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Why do you keep talking about bluetooth? S Beam uses wifi-direct. I'm pretty sure wifi direct is faster than bluetooth I could be mistaken though. I hope this soon becomes a reality!
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Miikhail said:
Why do you keep talking about bluetooth? S Beam uses wifi-direct. I'm pretty sure wifi direct is faster than bluetooth I could be mistaken though. I hope this soon becomes a reality!
(sent from my SGS3)
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Still havent read up on 4.0 specs?
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Still havent read up on 4.0 specs?
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What's your point? Bluetooth 4.0 and Wifi-Direct are not the same thing.
saltmine said:
What's your point? Bluetooth 4.0 and Wifi-Direct are not the same thing.
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Wooooow.
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I hope that this is the correct section, I brought an Oppo Find 7A, for me the smartphone is fantastic and I never found a bug, but I need an info, I would to buy a fitbit one, but I don't know if the smartphone is compatible with it, anyone have the fitbit flex or anyone say if it works?
Thank to all for response
I have been able to sync my fitbit flex with a custom ROM (All should work since 4.4+). If you plan on using ColorOS then you will have to wait until it is updated to 4.4 if I remember correctly.
jiffy1080 said:
I have been able to sync my fitbit flex with a custom ROM (All should work since 4.4+). If you plan on using ColorOS then you will have to wait until it is updated to 4.4 if I remember correctly.
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Thank you for reply, but in the required of fitbit, it say android 4.3 or more and needs the BLE API, I use the coloros and it has the android 4.3, but it allows the BLE API? The bluetooth is the 4.0
Nobody?
Fitbit
Hi might be a bit late but I have the oppo find 7 and it syncs with my fit bit one perfectly,
I'm using Fitbit One on Find 7a.
No issue with ColorOS.
Yeah, I have brought the fitbit flex and it works without problem