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[APP][BETA][Awesome] GpsTracka - GPS logging app

Greetings, long time lurker, first time poster. (Translation: Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, please move it)
I've made a GPS logging app for Windows Mobile. I'm sure there are others that exist out there, but I had to make this because it's lighter. The main purpose is to log to a GPX file which I can then use to geotag my flickr photos (example Greece vacation pics).
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I was hoping to get some feedback on this app, all you need to do is install it on your phone and when you go out, get it to read your location. The source code is also available for you to see, so I won't post the CAB here, you can download it from Codeplex - is that OK? The codeplex page also has instructions, other information that you might need.
http://www.codeplex.com/gpstracka
One of the problems I've faced is that there is no Folder Dialog in the compact framework, I'm getting the user to enter a path to a filename and I just strip the file name out afterwards.
Another problem is that this isn't working on the Xperia X1!
The biggest problem - 450 downloads and virtually NO feedback!
So, I'd appreciate any feedback and if you do try it out, what your phone model is. All info is on the codeplex page too, so if you want to make modifications, I can add you as a developer.

I am so happy to see you post your application here. This is definitely the right forum for it.
I actually discovered it myself not so long ago, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a GPS logger. I have tried most of them and IMHO, this is by far the best. The author forgot to mention a few things, check out these features, and try it for yourself:
* works even when the device is in suspended mode, without having to wake it up whenever logging is required
* only switches on gps when needed, and switches it off once fix is acquired
* user defined location for log file (eg: main memory uses less battery than sd card)
* low battery consumption (as inferred from the above points)
* can be run simultaneously to other gps software (I only tried it once with TomTom, but did not have any problem in either app)
* small and simple, does what is required, and does it well
I am a fan :-D

I'll give it a try and see how it works, even though you appear to have tested it on a Tytn II already, I have a Tilt.
I like the convenience of TrackMe uploading everything to the website with the nice web viewer, and I've written some various things to extract the data, including a Perl script to geotag images from the same data. But there are times I just need a GPX file, maybe even to record it right there and mail it on the fly or such.
Considering light is one of your main requirements, not sure you want to add many features but one thing you might consider is also generating KML output. KML will plug right into Google Maps Mobile and is generally 'easier' for other people to use.
I'll try it out today, cheers!

Hi arman. You're better at this than I
Thanks khaytsus, any comments would be received with the welcome that a Mountain Dew would get if it ever came to the UK.

Nice app mendhak. I would of used something like this on my trip to Thailand last year. I ended up using Beeline.
What solution did you use to keep the GPS on while allowing the screen to turn off to save on power (and stop the PDA from getting hot).
One of my other threads has a few suggestions, Blackme and PhoneAlarm, both I don't find easy solutions.

Not usable for cycling
Is it possible to remove the limitation on the polling interval? 60 seconds is way too high if you want to use this program for tracking during cycling.
I'm still looking for a program that can do the job while the device is in standby mode. I have already tested a few, and up till now GPSCyclingComputer is the only program that I can use for this, but it's not really working well in standby (you can turn of the display, but you can't put the device in standby).
Anyway, thanks for the effort.

Hi, love the concept of your app. It's exactly what I'm looking for to geo tag photos.
Unfortunately I can't get it to work. My Bluetooth attached GPS works fine with other apps (and tomtom) on my Hermes but your app falls over.
I've selected the correct COM port and baud (default 4800) but when I click 'start', no data comes through. If I stop, enable verbose mode and click start again, the app crashes with an 'unexpected error' null reference exception (and a page of info too long to type, but let me know if you want it).
I had to the a photo to read it, but right before the error box pops up the screen reads:
"textbox.Opening....
Com Port COM2 Is Not On Device. The
GPS data is:"
I tried changing com ports in the bluetooth setup, no dice.
Any ideas?

can u explain, what does "Polling Rate" means?
can u make the logging interval to 1second? which means, the GPS coordinates are logged/recorded for every 1 second?..
Thank you

Looking for a light GPS logger and tried GPSTracka, but it doesn't work on my HTC Rose/S740. I get this error when trying to launch the app:
GPSTracka.exe
NotSupportedException...
Saw on CodePlex that it might be related to the fact that it's not a touch screen phone; any plan of making a version for smartphones?

Thought I was subscribed to the thread, didn't realize the replies came in, so I'm sorry for being late.
@icemantwilight - try it with the latest version on codeplex... it uses the GPS Intermediate drivers, and you can specify device names, so that means that the GPS bluetooth device should work now.
@pcboyy - The polling rate simply means that it will open up the GPS port and read from it every x seconds. To conserve battery, you'd obviously use a large polling rate. If you want more continuous points, then set it lower.
@jgeerts: Done, it can be set to a lower value than the default of 60.
@tytn2user: I stop the GPS port after every read, then use a timer to wait and then do the next read. The act of opening the port is what starts draining the battery (and hurt my thighs ), so this helps.

Wow! This is an awesome application! Just what I was looking for, for geotagging my photos. Great work Mendhak.
I have a little problem though. I'm trying to import the GPX file to an application called GPScorrelate, in order to add GPS coordinates into photos' EXIF, but I receive this error...as if the data format is wrong:
"Unable to read file 20090822_194822.gpx for some reason. Please try again"
I thought GPX was a unified format.
My example GPX file contains:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<gpx version="1.0" creator="GPSTracka - http://www.mendhak.com/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/0 http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/0/gpx.xsd">
<time>2009-08-22T16:48:22Z</time>
<wpt lat="34.6884017" lon="33.050615">
<time>2009-08-22T16:48:22Z</time>
</wpt>
<wpt lat="34.6884817" lon="33.0506">
<time>2009-08-22T16:49:24Z</time>
... etc
Is there something I could do with GPS Tracka to correct this problem? Or could it be an issue with the GPScorrelate application?
Unfortunately I didn't find many alternative programs for Linux for do further testing.

Greetings, glad you like it!
Yes, GPX is definitely unified, so I'm wondering if GPSCorrelate is looking for a node that isn't there. Do you have an example of a GPX file that does work with GPSCorrelate? If the GPX file doesn't work with that software, try changing a few settings.
Go to the settings in GPSTracka, and change it from tracks to points or vice versa. Perhaps GPSCorrelate wants tracks because it's trying to interpolate the location of your photos?

mendhak said:
Greetings, glad you like it!
Yes, GPX is definitely unified, so I'm wondering if GPSCorrelate is looking for a node that isn't there. Do you have an example of a GPX file that does work with GPSCorrelate? If the GPX file doesn't work with that software, try changing a few settings.
Go to the settings in GPSTracka, and change it from tracks to points or vice versa. Perhaps GPSCorrelate wants tracks because it's trying to interpolate the location of your photos?
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Yup, you are right! GPSCorrelate expected tracks as an input. I created a test log with tracks and it was accepted by GPSCorrelate.
Everything should work fine now.
Thank you for this great application and support. I will definitely keep track of this GPSTracka and install any newer versions you release

GREAT application But I noticed small problem also...
I discovered Your great app today and I will test it soon better. Its great it works as it works (runs GPS module in time intervals, not constantly, and on standby also) and I hope to get small battery drain. I have Samsung I780 and even having two batteries it is difficult to log whole day of trekking with any other app I tested.
I have noticed some small problem at the begining - Google Maps Mobile cannot open klm files generated by Your app. I tested other klm files I have (from BeeLineGPS and NoniGPSPlot) and it works, but when I try open one of Your app`s KLM it shows that klm files cannot be opened becouse it contains errors.
I will check tommorow if I can open it with Google Maps on PC.
Anyway, Your app is a little shiny diamond and I will try to promote it on PDAClub forum

Hello, I am using your program for a while and I think it's great. I am trying to log a route though and I want it to run the gps every 2 seconds (I don't mind the battery drain). I set it to do that but instead it runs every 6 or 7 seconds. I am guessing that is because it turns the gps off. What can I do to have it keep the gps open?

I noticed a pauze in the advanced settings. What does this pauze mean?

Google maps showing high usage even though I haven't used it.

I've noticed Google maps has been keeping my phone awake quite a bit during the day. I've never noticed this behavior before in any of my phones. Not sure if it is a Google Now thing? My battery drain while on standby seems higher than what I would expect from a battery this size. Almost 2-3% an hour with zero use. I can get through the day fine but poor standby drain makes a second day out of the question. On just plain standby my Sensation can last as long or longer with 1/2 the battery.
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Yep, same here. I uninstalled the updates and all is well.
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OwenW71 said:
Yep, same here. I uninstalled the updates and all is well.
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Uninstalled what update?

Not sure which update it was, whichever one is current. I used the Manage Applications menu to uninstall updates on Maps. It won't let you uninstall maps without using TiBu or something similar. Since Maps is considered a system app, you can only uninstall updates. That was sufficient to end the needless power drain.

I noticed when I turned off Google now it went away and I have the most current maps update. You might want to check it out

Google play , ,find google maps app and then uninstall. reboot your phone.
Don't worry, you are not uninstalling the all app just the update.
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Do you have the location services enabled ?

enachemc said:
Do you have the location services enabled ?
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Turn off gps its only a button away to turn on in the status bar? Also try reinstalling google maps if anything
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google now-settings-privacy & accounts-manage location history-location settings-location reporting-Do not update your location. Also uncheck Enable location sharing and Enable location history if checked. Also if your weather widget is updated by geolocation, put in a static zip code instead.

Aguiltysoul said:
I noticed when I turned off Google now it went away and I have the most current maps update. You might want to check it out
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I'm trying ot avoid turning off google now. Battery life is good enough I can live with it but if I can get rid of the battery drain and keep google now that would be gravey.
OwenW71 said:
Not sure which update it was, whichever one is current. I used the Manage Applications menu to uninstall updates on Maps. It won't let you uninstall maps without using TiBu or something similar. Since Maps is considered a system app, you can only uninstall updates. That was sufficient to end the needless power drain.
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Trying that out. Will see what my Maps usage looks like tonight.
enachemc said:
Do you have the location services enabled ?
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Yes. I've had location services enabled on every Android phone I've owned and I've never seen that high map usage so something is different about the Note II setup. When I was using Jelly Bean on my Sensation I never recalled seeing that heavy maps usage so I'm thinking something is off on my setup with the Note II.

After uninstalling the update it looks better. Google search on , ,gps on.
Anyway. .the battery life on this phone is amaizing.i didn't root my phone yet to flash a custom rom because everything looks awesome.
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Yeah if you want all that on it will use some battery. I turned everything off I mentioned earlier, google now still works perfectly, but I have 0 maps activity at all registering on my battery activity.

stevessvt said:
google now
-settings
-privacy & accounts
-manage location history
-location settings-location reporting
-Do not update your location.
Also uncheck Enable location sharing and Enable location history if checked.
Also if your weather widget is updated by geolocation, put in a static zip code instead.
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Thanks for sharing this but can you tell me where to put the static zip?
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Hit the weather on the widget so it brings up the 5 day forcast. Top right corner hit the menu button. Again, top right hand corner hit the +, put in your zip code and hit your town. Now hit the menu button on the phone itself by the home button, hit show current city, and turn off.
Thats it, your good to go.

This is why I use AutoStarts to prevent apps from starting up in background and manage when the apps do run in the background so that the apps don't take up so much system resources. Yes, Google Maps does auto start when your device boots up and then runs in the background.

stevessvt said:
Hit the weather on the widget so it brings up the 5 day forcast. Top right corner hit the menu button. Again, top right hand corner hit the +, put in your zip code and hit your town. Now hit the menu button on the phone itself by the home button, hit show current city, and turn off.
Thats it, your good to go.
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Thanks that one was completed since day one, old trick since htc hero
I asked the question because I was missing something in Google Now
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OwenW71 said:
Yep, same here. I uninstalled the updates and all is well.
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Thanks, that did it! Maps pretty much stopped dead in my battery stats since I did this a few hours ago! :victory:

I'm curious are you people experiencing this issue rooted or stock? I supposed that could be carrierIQ transmitting your location data to the NDAA data fusion centers
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stevessvt said:
Imagine if Stalin or Hitler had the ability to spy on people like technology has presented us today.
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I dunno were almost to the stazi 1937-38 e. german police state now!!

[APP] PRadio - Pandora for Windows 8

PRadio is a Windows 8 Store App for Pandora. Unlike IE, this app allows users to stream music from Pandora recommendation service in the background. It works great on tablets such as Microsoft Surface. This app works only in the US. If you want to use it in other countries you need a US based proxy or VPN software such as openvpn.net
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Features Supported
* Add radio stations via the search charm
* Search for Genre, Album, Artist and Songs
* Delete radio stations via the app bar
* Pin radio stations to start menu
* Play/Pause/Skip songs
* Multimedia Keyboard Support
* Support for snapped view and portrait layout.
* History of Songs Played
* Share Song Information with other applications via share charm
* Provide feedback for a song
* Background Streaming
* Support for touch and tablets
To download the released version please visit the Windows Store and search for PRadio or open the following link in IE.
http://bit.ly/Yt9qT5
The app is only available in the US Store, if you are in another country you can switch to the US Store by going to "Control Panel\Clock, Language, and Region\ Change region."
[Update 12/14/2012]:
If you want to try out the latest version that will be available shortly on the store you will need to sideload the app. This version supports background music streaming on Surface RT even when the device is locked (Connected Standby).
Please follow the instructions given below:
1. Download Pandora_0.0.4.8_AnyCPU_Test and unzip to any folder e.g. xyz.
2. Open powershell as an administrator
3. Execute the following commands in powershell
a) set-executionpolicy unrestricted
b) cd xyz\Pandora_0.0.4.8_AnyCPU_Test
c) .\Add-AppDevPackage.ps1
[Note: Installation process might ask you to login to your Microsoft Account which is necessary to get the necessary certificates from the windows store to sign the package]
If you have feedback on the app, please post below.
What is Pandora?
Pandora Internet Radio, an automated music recommendation service and "custodian" of the Music Genome Project whose service in full is only available in the United States, with limited access in Australia and New Zealand. The service plays musical selections similar to song suggestions entered by a user. The user provides positive or negative feedback for songs chosen by the service, which are taken into account for future selections.

Wow, very nicely implemented for a third-party client! The snapped interface is very good as well. The interface when something *else* is snapped (which means it only has about 1040 pixels of width on the Surface) isn't perfect though (usable, but some stuff gets covered).
I'd be happy to sideload and test a new version.
EDIT: A bit more feedback: the app doesn't handle being backgrounded very gracefully. It will stop playing after the current song. I suppose that *could* be intentional, but it's annoying.

GoodDayToDie said:
Wow, very nicely implemented for a third-party client! The snapped interface is very good as well. The interface when something *else* is snapped (which means it only has about 1040 pixels of width on the Surface) isn't perfect though (usable, but some stuff gets covered).
I'd be happy to sideload and test a new version.
EDIT: A bit more feedback: the app doesn't handle being backgrounded very gracefully. It will stop playing after the current song. I suppose that *could* be intentional, but it's annoying.
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Thanks for the feedback, I just posted instructions to sideload the new version.
It should not stop playing after the current song, this is not intentional. Can you send me the following PRadioInformation.log file which should be present in
%appdata%\..\Local\Packages\28268splashtetra.PRadio_80qntxqrmk3vj\LocalState folder

Sorry, I should correct myself: it won't start the next song if the screen is off. Turning the screen on by itself won't start playing agian, either; you either have to use the media control and hit Play, or log in and have the app at least partially in the foreground.
If you still need the log I'll post it here in a bit.

GoodDayToDie said:
Sorry, I should correct myself: it won't start the next song if the screen is off. Turning the screen on by itself won't start playing agian, either; you either have to use the media control and hit Play, or log in and have the app at least partially in the foreground.
If you still need the log I'll post it here in a bit.
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Are you using a Surface RT or an ARM based tablet? If yes, I believe it is going into connected standby. In connected standby, windows does not let the app get the next playlist. I need to use a different set of API to support this scenario. As soon as I get hold of an ARM tablet I will add support for this. If this is not an ARM based tablet then please send me the logs.

GoodDayToDie said:
Sorry, I should correct myself: it won't start the next song if the screen is off. Turning the screen on by itself won't start playing agian, either; you either have to use the media control and hit Play, or log in and have the app at least partially in the foreground.
If you still need the log I'll post it here in a bit.
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Hi GoodDayToDie or any Surface RT user,
I have created a new version 0.3.3 of the PRadio which hopefully should work in your machine. Can you give it a try? I do not own one yet so I cannot try it myself.
Instructions are given below.
Thanks
Instructions:
1. Download Pandora_0.0.3.3_AnyCPU_Test and unzip to any folder e.g. xyz.
2. Open powershell as an administrator
3. Execute the following commands in powershell
a) set-executionpolicy unrestricted
b) cd xyz\Pandora_0.0.3.3_AnyCPU_Test
c) .\Add-AppDevPackage.ps1
[Note: It might ask you to login to your Microsoft Account that is necessary to get the necessary certificates to sign the package]

Thanks! Yes, I'm using Surface RT. I'm sideloading your app now and will report later.
EDIT: Works fine! I had to uninstall the current (store) version first, but it preserved my configuration (you using the roaming AppData?) so that was no problem.
The music playback did cut out eventually, but I'm guessing that's intentional (just the "are you still there?" check, perhaps) since it was after an hour or so of inactivity, and as soon as I brought he app forward again it resumed. I'm on a free account, BTW (used to subscribe, but between them not creating a WP7 app and the advantages of Zune Pass instead, I let it lapse).
One piece of feedback: you could put a lot more info on the About page. Version would be good, for example, and I didn't actually see attribution for the CC-licensed artwork, just a mention that it was CC-BY. Other than that, love it!

Seems to be working all nice and proper for me now too, on RT.
Eats far less CPU than letting IE run in desktop mode.
Edit: Every once in a while there seems to be a delay for it loading the next song of 30-45 seconds. Not critical, just noting.
Edit2: More feedback.
1) I can't forward to the next song from the volume menu.
2) It seems to stop playing after an hour and a half or so, on a Pandora One account.
3) It'd be nice if it could remember the last station and start playing on launch
4) Related, it'd be nice if it automatically logged in on launch, not sending you to the login screen. Perhaps a settings option to clear the stored user settings, and make it log in automatically?
5) I suspect this is more of an OS issue, but outputting through a USB sound card and putting the device to sleep causes the audio to become garbled and broken.
6) The formatting seems to be a bit off in portrait mode, the 'Log Out' button on the top clips over the station name, and there's a considerable amount of deadspace at the bottom of the screen (probably a good 1/3 of the screen is wasted)
And, are the advertisements on it yours or Pandora's? If they're Pandora's, it'd be nice if you could detect if it's a Pandora One account.

does this work for cdn. IP addresses? regular pandora won't let cdn IP users
i know on android, you have to use ORBIT something app, forgot the name, and on iphone you use that hot shield free VPN

Thanks for the feedback GoodDayToDie & netham45.
The music playback did cut out eventually, but I'm guessing that's intentional (just the "are you still there?" check, perhaps) since it was after an hour or so of inactivity
>> I know why it fails to play after an hour....Connected Standby, I will fix this in the next release.
>> you could put a lot more info on the About page. Version would be good, for example, and I didn't actually see attribution for the CC-licensed artwork, just a mention that it was CC-BY
I will add version in About page. Currently if you run the app and in taskmanager search pandora.exe, right-click and go to properties you can see the version. I will add attribution too. Good catch!!
>> I can't forward to the next song from the volume menu.
Forwarding is currently disabled as Pandora does limit the number of skips after some time. If a users keeps on skipping he/she will eventually hit this limit and there is no UI to message this to the user. This also prevented my app to be certified in the store so i decided to disable it for now till i figure out a better way to deal with this.
It'd be nice if it could remember the last station and start playing on launch
Good feedback, I will add in the next release.
Related, it'd be nice if it automatically logged in on launch, not sending you to the login screen. Perhaps a settings option to clear the stored user settings, and make it log in automatically?
Currently it should automatically login based on the credentials stored on the machine. Do you want a way to clear the settings?
I suspect this is more of an OS issue, but outputting through a USB sound card and putting the device to sleep causes the audio to become garbled and broken
Interesting....Thanks for reporting it. I would need to get hold of a USB sound card to try this out. Was this on the RT device?
The formatting seems to be a bit off in portrait mode, the 'Log Out' button on the top clips over the station name, and there's a considerable amount of deadspace at the bottom of the screen (probably a good 1/3 of the screen is wasted)
Thanks Log Out button should not have appeared. Will fix it and i will try to make better use of the real estate.
And, are the advertisements on it yours or Pandora's? If they're Pandora's, it'd be nice if you could detect if it's a Pandora One account.
The advertisements are mine...Not Pandora's maybe i can reduce the number of advertisements if that is a big eye sore. Thanks again for the feedback.

cobyman7035 said:
does this work for cdn. IP addresses? regular pandora won't let cdn IP users
i know on android, you have to use ORBIT something app, forgot the name, and on iphone you use that hot shield free VPN
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If you use any VPN software to connect to US based server (I tried openvpn.net although has a data limit) you should be able to use the app to listen to pandora via the app. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

hsalps said:
Thanks for the feedback GoodDayToDie & netham45.
Related, it'd be nice if it automatically logged in on launch, not sending you to the login screen. Perhaps a settings option to clear the stored user settings, and make it log in automatically?
Currently it should automatically login based on the credentials stored on the machine. Do you want a way to clear the settings?
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It sends me to the login screen most of the time when I launch it, or if I come back to it if it's been inactive for 5-6 hours.
hsalps said:
Thanks for the feedback GoodDayToDie & netham45.
I suspect this is more of an OS issue, but outputting through a USB sound card and putting the device to sleep causes the audio to become garbled and broken
Interesting....Thanks for reporting it. I would need to get hold of a USB sound card to try this out. Was this on the RT device?
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Yes I'm using RT, though further testing shows that I get the same result no matter what music app I use, so I blame the OS.

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It sends me to the login screen most of the time when I launch it, or if I come back to it if it's been inactive for 5-6 hours.
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Can you send me the PRadioInformation.log file which should be present in %appdata%\..\Local\Packages\28268splashtetra.PRadi o_80qntxqrmk3vj\LocalState folder? This should help me understand why it is not saving the password on RT.
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Yes I'm using RT, though further testing shows that I get the same result no matter what music app I use, so I blame the OS.
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Can you also give details of the USB audio device like Manufacturer, Version etc? I will report this to Microsoft.

Superb app good sir! lives on my second monitor if not just for the cool background
Thanks!

cammykool said:
Superb app good sir! lives on my second monitor if not just for the cool background
Thanks!
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Thanks cammykool!!

why not put it up in the windows store?

The previous version is actually already up there. We've been helping test the next release, at which point hsalps will presumably release a store update.

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Can you send me the PRadioInformation.log file which should be present in %appdata%\..\Local\Packages\28268splashtetra.PRadi o_80qntxqrmk3vj\LocalState folder? This should help me understand why it is not saving the password on RT.
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I can't seem to get it to replicate it now. =/
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Can you also give details of the USB audio device like Manufacturer, Version etc? I will report this to Microsoft.
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I've tried it with two Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headsets and a generic unlabeled USB audio card.

so im using a test build?

cammykool said:
why not put it up in the windows store?
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The store guys are approving the latest version of the app right now (Takes 7 days ). I will update this thread when it is available on the windows store. The older release is already in the store.

[Q] Offline Running App Support

I am a running enthusiast, but was reluctant to buy a running GPS watch since I wanted to wait until a smartwatch also had GPS functionality.
I have contacted customer support from Google as well as a number of the app developers to figure out which apps support offline (without the phone) support. Unfortunately, I have been getting very uncertain answers. I was wondering if anyone that has a Sony SW3 can comment on this. The app I currently use for running - MapMyRun - I'm pretty sure does not support AW compatibility at all. Can anyone comment on some other running apps like Runtastic, Runkeeper, Endomondo, Strava? Thanks so much!

well we have a thread talking about the only one supporting the offline mode. Runkeeper beta
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/runkeep-offline-gps-running-support-t2939159
check here.

king conan said:
well we have a thread talking about the only one supporting the offline mode. Runkeeper beta
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/runkeep-offline-gps-running-support-t2939159
check here.
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Yeah, I saw that. I just did not want to know confuse people looking for information about apps besides that one. I'll be sure to keep up to date on that thread for Runkeeper info though.

Ok, at the moment we only now about runkeeper.
I hope my favorite, runtastic, jumps in but since the SW3 is the only one with wear and gps I guess the demand is not very big for this feature.
I hope more official wear watches with GPS will show next year and I'm sure this situation will improve.

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Ok, at the moment we only now about runkeeper.
I hope my favorite, runtastic, jumps in but since the SW3 is the only one with wear and gps I guess the demand is not very big for this feature.
I hope more official wear watches with GPS will show next year and I'm sure this situation will improve.
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Yeah, as much as I want to stay with my app since I've been using it for over a year, I've been waiting a long time to leave my phone at home when I go on runs.
I definitely agree that more watches with GPS will emphasize the importance of these offline apps. As I've said, I emailed pretty much all of the running apps developers. I'll keep this thread updated in case I hear from them.

You can run with MyTracks from google ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=fr ) in waiting for other apps... You can have you time and distance without the phone with you.

May I ask which app you are waiting for? You always could use runkeeper and let it sync to your favorite App.
--> Online tool (Free) https://tapiriik.com/
--> SyncMyTracks App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syncmytracks.free&hl=en

Runkeeper is not available to be functional witout the phone... So i'm waiting for update of Runkeeper and Runtastic.

The update of runkeeper in Google play should be very soon, they just added untethered mode (in the beta) without adding any extra features or customization. So not a big update or change to the core of the app.

I didn't realize that you could get the RunKeeper data to transfer to another app. If I could do that for MapMyRun, I may consider it. Thanks for the heads up Basch88.
I also heard from Endomondo, and they said "For now we will wait and see how the smart watch trend develops and then we will consider what to do going forward."

I don't like the response from Endomondo. It's my preferred training app, but guess I'll have to switch to RunKeeper when I get my watch in a few days. Hope the competition release watches with built-in gps soon so the training app developers get going.

Just heard back from Runtastic. This is what they said "Hi Kevin, no unfortunately that is not a feature we offer. You need to have the Runtastic App with you in order to obtain readings on the Smartwatch. At the moment the Sony Smartwatch 3 is not supported. In case you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us!"
I asked if they plan to support the feature, even in beta, at any point. Still waiting for a reply. Also, not sure why they say they don't support the Sony SW3, and yet they support other AW devices. I was pretty sure that the apps and everything would work on all AW devices instead of just a select group.

I got exactly the same reply back from them.
Ive since started using RunKeeper, because at least the support the SW3 (in beta). I purchased Sync My Tracks and transferred them all over from Runtastic to Runkeeper.

They clarified their past statement. They followed up with:
"What we mean to say is that we currently don’t support the ability to use the built-in gps then sync later to your phone – sorry for the misunderstanding. The Runtastic app is already compatible with the Sony Smartwatch 3, but not as a standalone tracker.
You will be pleased to know that tracking with watches built-in GPS then syncing is something we’re highly interested in, and currently looking into! The downside, however, is that’s all we can say at the moment – stay tuned for updates about this though!"

Strava said the following: "Thank you for contacting Strava. At this time, we do not access the GPS in the Sony Smartwatch 3. I apologize for the inconvenience! The best way to share your idea is to post your suggestion in our community forums. We use these forums to consolidate and collect feedback from our community so if there is enough interest, it may be something we put on the roadmap."
So, it looks like Runkeeper is the only one that is willing to openly discuss that they are incorporating offline GPS tracking besides the generic My Tracks and Lifelog. Runtastic may be next up, but they aren't going to officially comment on it yet. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that MapMyRun follows through for me. Though their track record for bringing features to Android is far from stellar.

today i tried my swr50 on the track.. so i used both a mobile with runkeeper( not paired with smartwatch 3 ) and also smartwatch 3 with MY TRACKS!!
GPS on both devices worked well.. the map is accurate on both BUT..
while runkeeper shows 10.01KM smartwatch shows 10.13 km !!!
so it's a bit of difference !!
I did also another thing.. i EXPORTED GPX file from MY TRACKS on Runkeeper web site .. this was a sort of test and also this worked well , which means we can just go jogging with smartwatch and then upload , while we wait for a stand alone app, the file on runkeeper or other services!!
Honestly i'm really satisfy about my smartwatch!!!
i post here the 2 tracks 1 runkeeper ( on the left ) and my tracks on smartwatch second picture!!
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second smartwatch my tracks;

Applethrow said:
I don't like the response from Endomondo. It's my preferred training app, but guess I'll have to switch to RunKeeper when I get my watch in a few days. Hope the competition release watches with built-in gps soon so the training app developers get going.
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They alway are last or really reluctant to implement features... Nonetheless they are also my preferred training app
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Ghostracer
Hi, where are all the strava users out there?
I've been working on a sony smartwatch 3 version of my app for the last few weeks and have just posted the beta to the play store.
The app is on the play store here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravetheskies.ghostracer&hl=en_GB
and to sign up for the beta you have to join this google group: plus.google.com/communities/108600094791246159447
The app uploads to strava but you can also export a gpx file.
Smartwatch features include:
Semi customisable display, long clicking brings up a list of fields.
Low power mode where the back light turns off but the app stays on. This is very temperamental, hopefully google will sort this feature out in the next wear update.

Got it, thank you.
As you told me in google +, after joining the community, to become a beta tester we have to follow this link:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bravetheskies.ghostracer
I'll try to test it yoday.
Just to talk a little bit, why strava is your choice to upload the data? Do you think it is better than the other famous fitness apps?
To summarize how to get the beta app with proper links:
1.- Download the google play app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravetheskies.ghostracer&hl=en_GB
2.- Join Ghost racer community in G+:
https://plus.google.com/communities/108600094791246159447
3.- Then become betatester:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bravetheskies.ghostracer
After that the beta is available as an update in google play.

@king conan : The app uses Strava because that's what I use for cycling and I'm a big fan of the segment leadrerboards. I've looked into adding support for other apps in the pasts from users requests but most don't support an open API, unlike Strava.
Thanks for putting the links up, I have not posted enough on the forum to be allowed to add links
Few notes about the smartwatch app:
The speed data field is broken, little error I made in last update. Will be fixed straight away.
You cannot change between Paired and Standalone mode yet. Its always in Standalone mode.
To swipe back up from the settings page you have to touch near the top of the screen and not on the list.

iWOWN i7 smart bracelet with heart rate monitor

This post updates frequently
This thread is aimed to bring together all the information available on the i7 smart band: firmware, troubleshooting, features etc. This thread is also possible thanks to the work already done my user roninzgz for the i5+ smartband
I video review will also be soon posted (already delayed).
The app called Zeroner can be found in the play store here, or, for the most up-to-date app, one can find it here, in chinese (4.0.1.6), downloadable to your PC. The Chinese dev thread is here
The best version of the app to be used in english is the roninzgz moded one Zeroner 3.3.4 in En or Es here, here or here
A fast picture album after I unpacked it can be seen here. More, better quality photos, will be updated shortly.
A short review:
First off, we're talking about the all black version (black anodized aluminium body with a black wristband). A very good quality build and I was lucky to find it for a bit over 50€ though prices can change change.
It uses a 1.28 inch Sharp Memory LCD with a 128x128 pixel resolution (the same as the Pebble) making it have a battery life of veeeery close to 4 full days. There are some things I'd change in order to increase the life span, like the backlight, though dim, should have the option to be set between a specific interval, and not turn on at all during sleep mode. This is, however, not affected by the "screen mode" balk zith white text or white with black text as the whole screen needs to be refreshed and it eats the same 3-5 uA (micro amps) to do.
The body is sleek and allows for standard 20 mm wristbands to be used. It's thickness is as advertised, 8.4 mm, but the flat cut sides give it thinner look and the heart-rate sensor "bump" is unnoticeable.
Speaking of the heart-rate function, it's not always on, but rather it is a discreet one, at a minimum 10 minute intervals, depending on the activity. If sedentary, then the interval goes to 30 minutes. It is very accurate in measurements (compared with a medical one) and, as seen in Zeroner 3.3.4, it has it's own firmware (though 3.6.6.7 pushes it automatically, simultaneously)
It comes with 3 watch faces though the new firmware update changes the UI altogether. The one on the device at shipment is 1.0.3.9, to be updated to 1.0.5.4 (using Zeroner 4.0.1.6)
The screen responds to both swipes and touches. It has 5 active areas under the glass (2.5D) and it's not "too" sensitive but you'll never miss a command if the whole gesture is done.
It stores up to 8, full text notifications (basically it copies the phone's notification to the device' screen) - this function will change in the new firmware.
The device has English and Chinese menus, though the English one is pictogram based. It is, however, very intuitive and straightforward.
The new UI will bring camera and media player controls.
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A few all round pictures (until video review is completed):
Out of the box and pakage content
Frontal
Side profile
Low angle side profile
Underside
Heart rate sensor closeup
Latest iOS app
Update procedure
Here's a little step by step updating procedure for the chinese app - valid for both Android and iOS
HERE
For any very specific details you can also PM me

Does his display support hebrew right to left etc?

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Does his display support hebrew right to left etc?
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so, I've done a quick test using Google translate and it looks to me that, although it supports the Hebrew alphabet, it's not right to left

Are you sure that is the official one? Their official site says "coming soon" and the picture looks totally different.
http://www.iwown.com/en/Bracelet/
Edit: It's not listed on their chinese store either. I don't think this is actually an iwown product.

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Are you sure that is the official one? Their official site says "coming soon" and the picture looks totally different.
http://www.iwown.com/en/Bracelet/
Edit: It's not listed on their chinese store either. I don't think this is actually an iwown product.
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More than sure. Since not only does it pair with the latest app (which is better secured than 3.3.4) but also took the update. Also, the dedicated Chinese forum thread is a giveaway.
It is an iWOWN product and the exchanges I had with the customer service (who only reply if you write in Chinese) confirmed it for me.
Cheers
Edit: if, on the en website you just change the langue (via the flag button top right), you'll see it front and centre
http://www.iwown.com/Bracelet/2015/1010/37.html

I received my i7 today and i am quite pleased. It's quite elegante and feels like it is only 5mm thick. it cam with 1.0.0.3 firmware. The Menu is in chinese so pretty useless.Somehow i manage to change it that it displays symbols so it is okay, i guess.
I tried updating the firmware, but zeroner 3.6.6.7 won't start, even when phone language is set to chinese. Any suggestions?

Tycorc said:
I received my i7 today and i am quite pleased. It's quite elegante and feels like it is only 5mm thick. it cam with 1.0.0.3 firmware. The Menu is in chinese so pretty useless.Somehow i manage to change it that it displays symbols so it is okay, i guess.
I tried updating the firmware, but zeroner 3.6.6.7 won't start, even when phone language is set to chinese. Any suggestions?
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I'll grab a quick look on how to get the hex file so you could manually place it in the Zeroner folder. Since I'm working with an iPad for that... I hope it'll not be "too" tricky.
If you are trying to update I'm sure it works with an iphone, after scanning the image in the first post and following the steps. it does not need any language change for the OS

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I'll grab a quick look on how to get the hex file so you could manually place it in the Zeroner folder. Since I'm working with an iPad for that... I hope it'll not be "too" tricky.
If you are trying to update I'm sure it works with an iphone, after scanning the image in the first post and following the steps. it does not need any language change for the OS
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Would be nice if it was possible, because i don't have any apple device.

Hi Adibadro,
i7 plus has a backlight? What is the range of bluetooth and is it stable? After prolonged use, how much work after charging the battery?
When will the video presentation?

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Hi Adibadro,
i7 plus has a backlight? What is the range of bluetooth and is it stable? After prolonged use, how much work after charging the battery?
When will the video presentation?
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Hi, neotion,
Yes, the i7 has a backlight, very non intrusive if viewed in dark places. I'd wish it wouldn't turn on during the day as there is no need for it.
I'm getting 4 days of use from it and regarding the video, I can't get a break: my camera decided to not detect my lens and i'm now looking around to borrow one. - Can't do it with a phone, tried it and it's just... :crying: ugh. the sound is awful is where I'm getting at.
If push comes to shove I'll shoot it with a phone.

i tried updating my bracelet with zeroner 3.6.7 and a friends phone. I won't upgrade. i am stuck at the update page. it says detecting version.

Tycorc said:
i tried updating my bracelet with zeroner 3.6.7 and a friends phone. I won't upgrade. i am stuck at the update page. it says detecting version.
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on an iPhone, using the app coming from the qr code in this thread? if so, strange.
On androids, for the time being and mostly because I've already updated the watch, I can't retrieve the hex file to share it here

adibadro said:
on an iPhone, using the app coming from the qr code in this thread? if so, strange.
On androids, for the time being and mostly because I've already updated the watch, I can't retrieve the hex file to share it here
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no on an other android. there the app is mysteriously working...exept updating. very strange. Maybe they build different hardware version? and 1.0.1.0 is not available for mine?

Tycorc said:
no on an other android. there the app is mysteriously working...exept updating. very strange. Maybe they build different hardware version? and 1.0.1.0 is not available for mine?
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ok, so, the Android 3.6.6.7 app does not work above 5.1.1 (since it work on cm12.1 but not on cm13)
by scanning the qr code in this thread with an iOS device you'll get an app that not only would work but also allow you to update the firmware - yes, the chinese devs like iOS more
so, get the image on your phone, find a friend/colleague with an iPhone and update it like that - sorry I can't do more ATM

adibadro said:
ok, so, the Android 3.6.6.7 app does not work above 5.1.1 (since it work on cm12.1 but not on cm13)
by scanning the qr code in this thread with an iOS device you'll get an app that not only would work but also allow you to update the firmware - yes, the chinese devs like iOS more
so, get the image on your phone, find a friend/colleague with an iPhone and update it like that - sorry I can't do more ATM
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yeah thanks anyway At least there is one option that will work.

@adibadro, thanks for the answer. Bluetooth connection is stable? How many meters range?
You tested modes sport? It works well and shows accurate results?
I think over the purchase, you recommend this bracelet?

Hi, got my i7 today!!! The watch came with stock 1.0.0.1 firmware.
I successfully updated the firmware to 1.0.1.0 on Android KK using Chinese app 3.6.6.7 version.
As compared to i5, where .hex is used to update the firmware, i7 use .zip file to do the same.

guptavicky240 said:
Hi, got my i7 today!!! The watch came with stock 1.0.0.1 firmware.
I successfully updated the firmware to 1.0.1.0 on Android KK using Chinese app 3.6.6.7 version.
As compared to i5, where .hex is used to update the firmware, i7 use .zip file to do the same.
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Hi, could u upload that zip for me? Somehow i haven't been able to get it though the app.

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Hi, could u upload that zip for me? Somehow i haven't been able to get it though the app.
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Here you go!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3o_zAFSv-a0SWtqWm9fTWpDR00/view?usp=docslist_api

guptavicky240 said:
Here you go!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3o_zAFSv-a0SWtqWm9fTWpDR00/view?usp=docslist_api
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Thank you very much!
I was able to upgrade using the DFU mode i5 plus mod by Ronin. It also works on the i7. But u don't see any success message. After that i used nRF Master control. There i connected to I7s DFU 1 and used Distribution package, normal mode. Worked like a charm.:highfive:
But it seem it's kind of buggy for me. in the menu i can't enter the options anymore. i can scroll through them so. At least it is still usable and not bricked :silly: