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External Bluetooth modem for Hermes

Hello,
I have recently upgraded my MDA Vario II with Schap's 3.30c in Spanish (nice work, btw). I'm trying to use another 3G phone as an external modem for the Hermes due to cheaper rates here in Spain, but I cannot make the connection.
The other mobile phone is an LG U8210, and both devices pair correctly. I do configure the connection via Bluetooth and I enter as dialing numbre on the Hermes *99#, same as when using the Hermes as a modem with the PC.
It seems to try to connect with the LG, but then drops the connection so I was wondering if the problem is on the dialing number I'm entering.
If anybody is using an external mobile phone as a bluetooth modem for the PDA, could you please post your modem configuration?
Many thanks.
P.S: I've searched the forums and it seems some people are using this setup, but none of them say anything about "special" parameters.

anyone can help? Please.

I'm not using WM6, but I sometimes connect my Hermes (latest official WM5)
via bluetooth to a Nokia 6260 which then dials a gprs connection.
settings:
modem: bluetooth
number: *99#
on the username/password page, in the advanced settings, I have:
general:
baudrate 115200
uncheck wait for dialtone
extra dial string (most likely, this is your problem)
+cgdcont=1,"IP","internet.proximus.be"
(internet.proximus.be is the accesspoint I need to use)
check cancel if not connected for 120s
port settings:
8, none, 1, hardware
(three next unchecked)
tcp/ip:
use server assigned
uncheck slip
check software compression
check ip header compression
servers:
check use server assigned
Most likely, you don't have the extra dialstring set. I'm not sure what
you should set (I would suggest using the same one as the one I have, but
with the name of your accesspoint). Without this string, I also couldn't
dial.
For test purposes, you can first try to dial a regular phone number: this
doesn't require an extra dial string. That way you can tell if the modem
works correctly.
(FWIW, the same configruation is also usable over an IR connection )
Best of luck,
Jörg

Thanks V J. I'll try and let u know if it works.

Hi again.
I've just tried but it seems that config screens are not the same ones.
settings:
modem: bluetooth
number: *99#
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This is fine. I had the same number to dial
on the username/password page, in the advanced settings, I have:
general:
baudrate 115200
uncheck wait for dialtone
extra dial string (most likely, this is your problem)
+cgdcont=1,"IP","internet.proximus.be"
(internet.proximus.be is the accesspoint I need to use)
check cancel if not connected for 120s
port settings:
8, none, 1, hardware
(three next unchecked)
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I don't have these settings. Nothing about baudrate or extra dial string can be setup on my Hermes. I only have the IP settings stuff.
tcp/ip:
use server assigned
uncheck slip
check software compression
check ip header compression
servers:
check use server assigned
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Same config here
Most likely, you don't have the extra dialstring set. I'm not sure what
you should set (I would suggest using the same one as the one I have, but
with the name of your accesspoint). Without this string, I also couldn't
dial.
For test purposes, you can first try to dial a regular phone number: this
doesn't require an extra dial string. That way you can tell if the modem
works correctly.
(FWIW, the same configruation is also usable over an IR connection )
Best of luck,
Jörg
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Tried adding the dial string on the *99# number, but it does not work either. It doesn't even appear to try to dial on the other phone. And if I try to enter a normal number, as it is searching for a modem, it says there is no modem on the entered number...
I guess I'll have to google a bit more as it is more likely to be abnormal behaviour of my LG phone.
Anyway, anyother ideas are welcomed.
Thanks!

Here are all my steps:
First I have a screen where I can choose the name of the connection and
the modem. After choosing "bluetooth" and "next", I get a list of paired
devices that support the DUN profile; here I select my Nokia 6260 which
has been paired beforehand.
Next page is the phone number.
Next page has username, password and domain; plus a button labeled
"Advanced". The soft keys are now labeled back and finish.
I click the button Advanced, which brings up a screen with 4 tabs:
general, port settings, tcp/ip and servers.
Then general tab is where I can find the extra dial-string commands.
There must be a way in WM6 to get to these settings, as they are very
standard modem settings.
Jörg

Sorry, double post...
(browser issues)
Jörg

I just upgraded my TyTN with the official wm6 upgrade... and also lost that general tab. Like you, I can't get the TyTN to connect via my other mobile...
Anyone know if there is a registry string that can be added and filled in as extra dial string?
(I have mailed HTC support Europe)
(a search on google yields that this is a common issue on many wm6 devices)
Jörg

It seems you've found the same as I have in google. If I can get anything new, I'll keep u posted.
Cheers for the help anyway.

I found a workaround for my situation (where I use a Nokia 6260 als bluetooth modem).
The 6260 runs Symbian 60 v2.x, and it has this setting:
Menu > Settings > Connection > GPRS
where you can enter an access point. When I enter internet.proximus.be (the same one as the one I'd put in the extra dial string), the TyTN doesn't need an extra dial string to be able to use this connection. I suspect this setting adds tells the Nokia to alter the dialstring so that it works.
On Meinnesyys (or however it is written) blog, it is mentioned that the similar workaround is possible when the device used as modem is running Windows Mobile:
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1282&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#more1282
So the extra dial string is not necessary when the modem runs Symbian or WM... As these features are NOT well documented (I guessed the Symbian workaround by reading the referenced blog), perhaps other phones might have similar settings?
Jörg

Force bluetooth "phone audio" from nexus 7?

Nexus 7 2013 WiFi
Stock 6.0.1 rooted with Timur's Kernel v4
For some reason when I BT connect my tablet to ANY pioneer head unit (tried 3 so far) I don't get the check box in bluetooth options for "phone audio" . I am using the Verizon messages+ app to make calls and receive texts over wifi Hotspot from my phone. This works amazingly but for some reason I can't get it to route through to the pioneer bluetooth connection. I tried a set of bluetooth headphones and the phone audio checkbox is there and it works flawlessly.
I did some Google searching and searched this sub but don't see anything relating to this problem.
edit: see below for update
Is there a way to force a bluetooth profile to use "phone audio"? Is there a Config file anywhere I can manually edit?
I've tried Bluetooth Auto Connect and choosing the phone audio option for the head unit but it did not change anything.

I assume your nexus is lte ?

deadgiveaway said:
I assume your nexus is lte ?
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Sorry should have put that info in the initial post. No, it is the WiFi model.
I would be wifi tethering my phone to get network connectivity. This is a Nexus 7 carputer type build.
Bit of an update though:
Per a website that I cant post a link to until i make 10 posts.... It looks like the nexus 7 2013 lacks the HFP (Hands Free Profile) by default. Now I'm not entirely sure why the bluetooth headset works if this profile is not present other than its possible the headset uses the HSP (Head Set Profile) but I can't seem to find any documentation on if the N7 actually has the HSP.
Through extensive googling, I ended up at posts talking about Bluez bluetooth stack implementation. This is a bit over my head though and cant really find any solid documentation on implementing it on Stock 6.0.1
I also ended up getting directed to the source.android page that mentions at the bottom:
Custom Bluetooth profiles - If you want to add Bluetooth profiles that do not have HAL interfaces provided by Android, you must supply an SDK add-on download to make the profile available to app developers, make the APIs available in the Bluetooth system process app (packages/apps/Bluetooth), and add them to the default stack (system/bt).
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But like I said, this is over my head.
Anyone with any sort of experience give me some insight?

Protip: Access Android Bluetooth settings on joying intel

So even though joying removed the Bluetooth settings from the main settings menu, you can still access the plain old Android Bluetooth settings by creating a "settings shortcut" widget and choosing Bluetooth as the shortcut.
This allows you to use full Bluetooth functionality on the joying b Intel units, including using your phones internet connection, pairing nonstandard odb2 interfaces, disabling phone audio so your music doesn't cut out when you press a button on your phone, etc.
Seems like a lot of people aren't aware of this so I figured I'd share.

Super, was going to replace the settings apk with a ASOP one just to get BT settings, but this seems much easier!

well this is pretty awesome, going to have to try that

Worked like a champ

Bad news is that it didn't autoconnect the next time I got in, had to manually check the box again.

Hello,
I have a 1-din Intel based Joying running Android 6 but there is no settings widget. Any idea?
Thanks in advance

https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-e...vigation-system-support-wireless-carplay.html
I have this head unit, however there are some peculiar things I want to show my disappointment. The only devices that are supported by the unit are the phone and the obd2.
I own a Hondash, and one of the reasons that made me bought this android device was that I was able to use another android device other than my phone. The question is, is other way around this menu since I can't add any BT device to my head unit.
Thanks in advance.
Enviado do meu MI 9 através do Tapatalk

enndub said:
So even though joying removed the Bluetooth settings from the main settings menu, you can still access the plain old Android Bluetooth settings by creating a "settings shortcut" widget and choosing Bluetooth as the shortcut.
This allows you to use full Bluetooth functionality on the joying b Intel units, including using your phones internet connection, pairing nonstandard odb2 interfaces, disabling phone audio so your music doesn't cut out when you press a button on your phone, etc.
Seems like a lot of people aren't aware of this so I figured I'd share.
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Can you attach the settings shortcut?

i do have the same issue, it has nothing to do with the setting, even when bluetooth is enable i cant find it using my phone

Change bt keyboard type t715

Device: sm-t715 (purchased eBay, factory refurbished)
build number NRD90M.T715XXU2CQCL
Android 7.0 installed
Keyboard device Lenovo thinkpad ebk-209a German DIN
Searched Google and XDA, no related results.
This keyboard works fine on both my previous tab (T713) and my phone (sm-g900v), but the settings for my new t715 won't let me set the keyboard type, which renders the keyboard useless. The default is US english, and this is different from the bluetooth keyboard in several respects. Is there some back way in, or do I need to get a different ROM for it? If the latter, where would I find it (or do one of you have one)?
Additional data availabe on request.

Gnudoll said:
Device: sm-t715 (purchased eBay, factory refurbished)
build number NRD90M.T715XXU2CQCL
Android 7.0 installed
Keyboard device Lenovo thinkpad ebk-209a German DIN
Searched Google and XDA, no related results.
This keyboard works fine on both my previous tab (T713) and my phone (sm-g900v), but the settings for my new t715 won't let me set the keyboard type, which renders the keyboard useless. The default is US english, and this is different from the bluetooth keyboard in several respects. Is there some back way in, or do I need to get a different ROM for it? If the latter, where would I find it (or do one of you have one)?
Additional data availabe on request.
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[SOLVED!?!]
I did nothing, but it is working now (at least the keyboard type is correct for the keyboard). I do not know which is worse: The inital problem? or it seeming to fix itself, with nothing done by me? It is not a solution, but it is working. . .

Mirrorlink with A3 2017

Hi all,
just a simple question - had anybody succeeded with MirrorLink? And with full phone mirroring (not just with the limited number of apps allowed)? If so, how? My A320FL is updated to the latest available Android 6.0.1, then rooted.
I tried several apps and guides together with two cars (Toyota & Skoda) with no success:
1) Samsung CarMode - the latest available from the market is not the latest, as I found somewhere here, but anyway: it doesn't do anything with Skoda and does show "Your phone is connected through MirrorLink" when connected with Toyota Touch 2, but shows nothing on the display. No option to start it is displayed on Toyota display, Skoda Amundsen says "no compatible app found".
2) LG MirrorDrive - does not even start, but it's shown as compatible app in Skoda. And once, I got the display in portrait mode shown on Skoda display for few seconds.
3) Android Auto - even though it's not accessible in my country (don't know why), I installed the latest version, but it is possible to start this app only on the phone, no car sees it.

check this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-TNAXxFqDw&t

shaggyxda said:
check this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-TNAXxFqDw&t
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Thanks for idea, but it's unfortunately not the right thing - this deals with app flickering when the phone is already connected via MirrorLink. In my case, I don't see anything related to phone display on the car's display. In the meantime, I found out, that the possible problem could be system incompatibility - Samsung supports only MirrorLink 1.1 and Toyota is MirrorLink 1.0 (that's why all the videos online with Toyota are shown with the old S3). I also found out, that Samsung dropped the backward compatibility on Bluetooth, so i.e. old integrated handsfree in 2007 Yaris is now unusable. Shame on Samsung, did those people ever see a car?

Finally, got it working. But not thanks only to myself
The first is thanks to Toyota - there has to be at least HE3934 firmware version loaded (that I found out only when trying to make the mirrorlink running in a new Yaris).
The second is, that in phone, only one mirrorlink app is allowed and it shall be LG MirrorDrive for make it running in Toyota (Samsung CarMode app supports only VW group vehicles - possibly because they provide VW with the whole infotainment and related electronics).
The third and most important is the cable - it has to be a cable that "somehow" supports mirrorlink - Samsung original cable is ok, but I firstly tested it with another "noname" cable, which works only sometimes. Only during longer continuous driving period I found out, that the "impossible to connect" periods happen when the phone and cable shake - maybe some contact is doubled in the original cable.
As last I need to say, that LG MirrorDrive mirrors any running app, but after you run an app, mirroring quits with message, that the function is not available during driving. But it starts the app in background anyway, so when you run LG MirrorDrive on the infotainment again (without disconnecting or anyhow touching the phone), the system opens directly in the app you started before. It's also good to turn off the notifications for LG MirrorDrive, as it shows a message about incompatibility every time it's started.
So I hope that the lines above help also somebody else.

Can a samsung a3 2017 screen mirror? If yes then how please??

... but only working with nougat. Android 8 not working any more. ?

Please send me