It it possible to listen to the radio with your XDA? Not sure if you need extra hardware to execute radio frequencies. Or is this based on software interaction?
You won't be able to use the xda as a radio set to directly receive FM/AM broadcasts.
It should, however, be possible to listen over the internet via a website, but I haven't tried this myself. I've also no idea what this would do to your data tariff.
rgds,
Alex.
pdaPhoneHome.com
Players
Streaming over GPRS really does work when you use the correct client. one that is optimised for GPRS.
The RealOne player for Pocket PC is excellent (if you configure it to a 42k codec stream by fooling it into thinking you have a 6 timeslot device). http://www.real.com/realonemobile/download.html
The Windows Media Player is very poor in comparison with frequent and long interruptions.
The problem is that the READY timer that governs radio resource allocation is reset in the downlink be sending packet in the uplink. If you are using UDP then a dumb client would never send anything in the uplink and your radio connection would timeout after 60 to 120 seconds (depending on how clever the Radio Engineers are on your network).
A smart client will send a packet (anything really, but you can do some bandwidth optimisation stuff with it if you like) every 30 seconds (minimum realistic READY timer) to make sure the downlink radio connection is not released.
yo ucan get WMP to work OK if you run a constant Ping applicaiton in the background if you don't believe me... :lol:
This merged English version of WM2003SE is compiled for the Australian model O2 XDA II.
:!: NOTE: It is supplied as is. Use it at your own risk!!!
:idea: TIP: First backup your data and settings using either ActiveSync, SDBackup or XBackup - then download the attached ROM_Backup.zip - extract and follow the instructions in the ROM backup folder.
To install the merged WM2003SE:
1. Download the attached Setup.exe
2. Insert your O2 XDA II into it's USB cradle and confirm that a successful USB connection has been made with your PC
3. Run Setup.exe and follow the onscreen prompts.
Details:
The ROM image is based on version: 2.06.00WWE (ver 4.21.1088 build 14132)
The Radio image is version: 1.18.00
The Extended ROM image is a variance of version 2.06.100a (Sin.Merged.v1.0)
The Extended ROM contains the following:
Merge of ROM 2.02.t1WWE over ROM 2.06.00WWE, pre-configured with:
AltTab, Blackberry, Caller ID, Camera, ClearType Landscape, ClearType Tuner, ClearVue, CMD, Contacts, Explorer, ExtROM Tools, Flash, Fonts, IE Tools, IntelliDialer, Keyboard Extension, Midi Ringtone, MMS Composer, MS Reader, Notepad, O2 Customisations, Paint, Print, RegEdit, Reset, Rotate Screen, Run, Scheduled Tasks, Space Invaders, Task Manager, Tray Launch, Video MMS, WiFi & BT Headset/Handsfree Profiles.
The Autoconfig only contains support for the following Australian Carriers: - Optus, Telstra & Vodafone + "Not Listed - Set Manually"
KNOWN ISSUES:
Today Screen BT Profile Icon likes to play Hide'n'seek
BT HandsFree Mode may disable headset mic.
A choice of either HandsFree or Headset profile is now enabled, please select only one or the other.
NOTE: BT HandsFree Mode may disable headset mic
Uninstall "Version Sin.BT.Handsfree" from "Settings->Remove Programs" if necessary.
:arrow: INFO: New version is here!
Thanks very much Sin!
Been Looking forward to this SiN! Made my weekend!
Thank Sin for putting it together.
I originally Had and Orange SPV M1000, and upgraded it with the O2 1.72 version, in the hope that it would sort out the problems with Blue Tooth and Handsfree car kits, which it did not of course.
Thought I would try the rom from Mystery Man, which interestingly did not require any changes to the files to allow it to update, which also did not work the blue tooth, so I was going to try just updating the Radio to 1.18, but saw your new package pop up, so thought what the hell, give it a go, and now I am made up cos been very frustrated that it would not work in car kit.
The car kit I have is the Nokia CK-7W Blue tooth if this helps anyone else, I also assume it will work with the others, in particualr the built in ones in BMW's.
So thanks again everyone, I can sleep now.
Mark
Other known issues..
Thanks for the job SIN!
I have to point out a couple of issues I'm having since long, that seem related to the BT problem, but looks like no one else is having: "DUAL STEREO" sound in both (XDA II and Handsfree/headset) devices.
No matter BT headset is "enabled" or "disabled", the devices configured as "handsfree" are operational. Plus, my HBH 35 headset refuses to work unless configured as a handsfree device. After that, every handsfree device works in "STEREO" mode. Nice for multi part conferences, but annoying for your caller, who hears every tap on the XDA in your pocket, since the mic is operational no matter what.
I'm really the only one with this problem?
:?:
Hi Sin
Just a quick question, tried to change the splash1 & 2 images, to get away fro O2 image you put into file, but having probs with corrupted display if the image, howd you do it please, as I understand the normal method does not work with Chinese and Trial versions !
Many thanks in advance.
Mark
BTHFP
Does the headset mic work on handsfree profile Sin?
thanks Sin
I tried to modify the extended ROM to modify the provider list but couldn't found the autoconfig.txt, is it ok to create autoconfig and put it there? or did you merged the autoconfig inside Sin.Merged.v1.0.cab?
please let me know
thanks
Brumie
Re: Other known issues..
Looking Glass,
Your not the only one with this problem.
I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick.
I have a Bluespoon Digital and it also does the dual stereo trick.
Has any one tried removing the head set profile and leaving just the hands free
Thanks
Jon
hai where can i download the attachment? i need to upgrade my xda2 urgently.. thanks.
Other Bluetooth Devices
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
Re: Other known issues..
"I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick
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I just tried the car again and it worked perfectly. So it looks like I only have the problem with the Bluespoon.
I'm pretty happy with the car working as that was what I really wanted.
Johnson..... you have to log in then you will find the attchments at the bottom of the first post in this thread.
Guest... I dont have a bluetooth GPS. Ive no idea if it works. I do know you cant get the Sandisk WiFi SD card to work which is a bummer.
Jon
ExtendedROM...
@ Sin,
This merge ROM version of yours, what is the most very important file that I need to keep on my extended_ROM? Last time I used your version without any problem But I need to remove some CAB file for my own customization. But now seems that ms_.nbf has only one file (Sin.Merged.v1.0.cab) which I think all the CAB file was in there.
Is it possible to gave us your merge CAB without the rest of installed program? Or is it okay to delete some CAB on extended_ROM after installation (cooked-own ROM style)?
Thanks!
Re: Other Bluetooth Devices
Anonymous said:
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What ROM are you using now? I used to have 1.72 ROM and I need to used Bluetooth tools to be able to use both BT headset and BT GPS (Belkin/rebadge Fortuna Clip-on). BUT with ROM 2.06 (mysteryman), Sin.AU.v3.5(extended_ROM) and 2.02t1 Reg CABv3.cab (from henrylim). I am no longger needed bluetooth tools, it works without any issue.
file mentioned can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=13660&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
Hope this help. I haven't tried Sin.merge.v1.0 yet but I will soon.
Re: Other known issues..
916senna said:
Looking Glass,
Your not the only one with this problem.
I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick.
I have a Bluespoon Digital and it also does the dual stereo trick.
Has any one tried removing the head set profile and leaving just the hands free
Thanks
Jon
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Click to collapse
Nice to know, thanks for info, I was about to think no one else has the problem.
I've been experimenting during the weekend, and found that the problem remains quite the same: some headsets/handsfree only work if the HandsFree profile is selected, and then the "dual stereo" problem arises again.
By contrast, version 2.20 properly handles every "audio" device (at least my devices) but I haven't found how to made BT ActiveSync back to life. Plus the other known issues with the translation (May I help Buzz_lightyear?)
Resume: Excellent job by Sin (regards) but the whole BT thing is not yet fixed. I like his "new compact" Ext Rom, but since HandsFree profile is at this time more important to me than BT ActiveSync, I'm going back to 2.20.
Not there yet...
with WMP 10
in rom, with wmp 10 ?
Re: with WMP 10
bos_xda_II said:
in rom, with wmp 10 ?
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Only 2.20 comes with wmp 10. Sin's rom has version 9.
Not there yet...
Re: Other Bluetooth Devices
Anonymous said:
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
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Click to collapse
I have a CoPilot Bluetooth GPS unit and it does not need Bluetooth Tools to get it to work via serial port emulation. I'm using 2.06 ROM.
With the BT GPS bonding, you get to say you want it to be a serial port but you don't get to specify what specific port number like with Bluetooth tools. This is not a problem with CoPilot software as it will FIND the serial port and baud rate in it's Bluetooth connection/configuration setup.
I also have a SanDisk SDIO WiFi card which also works fine (note the card is NOT the SDIO RAM+WiFi though!).
Re: Other known issues..
916senna said:
"I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just tried the car again and it worked perfectly. So it looks like I only have the problem with the Bluespoon.
I'm pretty happy with the car working as that was what I really wanted.
......
Jon
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Hi again!
How exactly did you get to eliminate de "Dual stereo" effect in your carkit? I have too a HBH 35 headset and the problem remains on both of them.
This is my only complain, everything else works so well! And Sin made such a good job putting the Ext Rom together!
Thanks Sin for the easy to install ROM.. well done.
My Bluetooth GPS works fine, a bit of a change not having to select a port, but the port is displayed so that wasn't a problem.
My Logitech Headset refuses to work. It pairs with the XDAII but I am unable to iniate a call from the headset and the mic doesn't work.
The Bluetooth smybol is gone from the task bar too... probably something I did...
Is there a cab about that allows me to reinstall the bluetooth section just in case I stuffed somethign up?
Thanks.