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Hi, I have been using my shift for a week or so now and I have found the 1GB memory to be an issue with lagging screen switches in W7.
One solution I found was to install this free utility called "Minimem" (found here: http://minimem.kerkia.net/Download.aspx)
So far it is working great and my windows (in W7 RC) switch faster, and I can have a few program running.
It's easy to figure out, just install it, started up all your programs, open 'Minimem', then choose all the programs you want managed, choose how often you want to run Minimem in seconds, and what Memory threshold should be exceeded before it takes any action on those programs.
Mid-day update:
I forgot about this, but to stop unnecessary things from opening in Win7, there is another great free utility here: (http://www.anvir.com/task-manager-windows-startup.htm) called "AnVir Task Manager Free"
It lets you choose what to start on start up, plus lets you do a delayed startup of select programs (like Messenger, or other non essential programs on startup)
And I've confirmed that the beta version of Stardock Fences (http://www.stardock.com/products/fences/) works well (very handy for this screen)
I hope this helps those wanting to speed up W7 even more!
If anyone else knows of other great free utilities I would love to know!
thanks for all your great posts, I like the Fences very much.
As for the RAM optimization, I'm using MemTurbo (not a Freeware) and it's working great. I'll try later your suggested app.
Maximize Your Shift
I'm a business user of the Shift, that's why I bought it. I needed mobility, practicality, and ultimate portability. Here are some things I have been researching on how to make the most of your shift.
While the developers are working hard at expanding the features of WiFi/SD/BT, here are some cool tricks for your Shift in the meantime:
First, signup for a Windows Live account, if you don't already have one.
SYNC
Get "Windows Live Sync" - It's AWESOME!
Why Email when you can Sync Live?
I hate email, its useless, and outdated. I like live communications.
(I'm always on wifi, and my 3G is there when needed, so this tool is great for file syncing. I have my PC at work that hibernates, and mini PC that acts as a file server that is on 24/7. Then I have my shift. I simply set up the folders I want to sync and this beauty does it all perfectly in the background. ...If you are on a pay as you go data plan, I would suggest setting specific folders in SYNC to "Manual vs. Automatic" to save money or creating a side folder to move things between) ...what really makes this great, is that you can sync files between anyone else with a Windows Live account. (I'm a mobile professional, and this is great for my team to send me docs. They simply save it to a folder, and seconds later I get it!
ONLINE STORAGE
Windows SKY Drive (25 GB of online storage!)
Anywhere access-Get to your online files from home, work, or on the road.
Easy to use-Password-protected-Keep your files to yourself, or share them with anyone you want.
Drag files into your online folders, just like on your PC.
(Who knows, maybe one day it might even be possible for developers to post and manage their ROM updates this way!)
Mid-Day Update:
Okay, this is just Really, really cool!
Gladinet.com lets you link your PC up to all those great online storages you have kicking around! Windows SkyDrive - Google Picasa - Google Docs - Amazon Storage, and a few others, plus some custom settings for obscure locations.
This means you can use your online drive as a drive letter on your Shift!
More to Come!
Bradaland said:
I'm a business user of the Shift, that's why I bought it. I needed mobility, practicality, and ultimate portability. Here are some things I have been researching on how to make the most of your shift.
While the developers are working hard at expanding the features of WiFi/SD/BT, here are some cool tricks for your Shift in the meantime:
First, signup for a Windows Live account, if you don't already have one.
SYNC
Get "Windows Live Sync" - It's AWESOME!
Why Email when you can Sync Live?
I hate email, its useless, and outdated. I like live communications.
(I'm always on wifi, and my 3G is there when needed, so this tool is great for file syncing. I have my PC at work that hibernates, and mini PC that acts as a file server that is on 24/7. Then I have my shift. I simply set up the folders I want to sync and this beauty does it all perfectly in the background. ...If you are on a pay as you go data plan, I would suggest setting specific folders in SYNC to "Manual vs. Automatic" to save money or creating a side folder to move things between) ...what really makes this great, is that you can sync files between anyone else with a Windows Live account. (I'm a mobile professional, and this is great for my team to send me docs. They simply save it to a folder, and seconds later I get it!
ONLINE STORAGE
Windows SKY Drive (25 GB of online storage!)
Anywhere access-Get to your online files from home, work, or on the road.
Easy to use-Password-protected-Keep your files to yourself, or share them with anyone you want.
Drag files into your online folders, just like on your PC.
(Who knows, maybe one day it might even be possible for developers to post and manage their ROM updates this way!)
Mid-Day Update:
Okay, this is just Really, really cool!
Gladinet.com lets you link your PC up to all those great online storages you have kicking around! Windows SkyDrive - Google Picasa - Google Docs - Amazon Storage, and a few others, plus some custom settings for obscure locations.
This means you can use your online drive as a drive letter on your Shift!
More to Come!
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Awesome post! I went off and signed up for skydrive and adrive all because of gladinet. Truly a great find!
Thanks for sharing, you made us one step closer in becoming mobile professionals!
Thanks!
I am always scouring for, new better ways to do things and the Shift opens many doors a laptop just can't.
I\ll probably be adding more to this thread soon, i just found a few new devices and freewares to make mobile life that much more practical
Dear Bradaland ,
I like to know how is your both os faring ( Rom-Gullum 6.5 and W7 Rc ) , i am now installed with xp tablet and keen to try out W7 or 6.5 . Please let me know the difference and weakness when compare to xp , thanks and regards , cheers - jimmunsw
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If anyone else knows of other great free utilities I would love to know!
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Well don´t know if its a "new" utility for you guys, but for me it is and works quite fine...
It´s Virtual Clone Drive, a freeware that can be downloaded from http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
It helped me install WIn 7 on my Shift and for now, has eliminated my need for an external CD/DVD drive
http://mymobiler.com/
Great freeware to connet w7 to wm side
# View your mobile screen on your desktop.
# Control your mobile by using desktop keyboard and mouse.
# Copy/Cut/Paste text between mobile and desktop.
# Capture mobile screen as picture or record videos
# Drag and drop files to your mobile.
# Support ActiveSync / IP Connection
# Support Mobile Explorer (File Browse)
hi bradaland ,
long time no hear from u , how is everything n yr shift project ? any new things for our shift ? here is something to try it out , if u hv not seen it yet . search google for :- mioplanet battery meter and desktop lighter
thks n best rgds - jimmunsw
apoparis said:
http://mymobiler.com/
Great freeware to connet w7 to wm side
# View your mobile screen on your desktop.
# Control your mobile by using desktop keyboard and mouse.
# Copy/Cut/Paste text between mobile and desktop.
# Capture mobile screen as picture or record videos
# Drag and drop files to your mobile.
# Support ActiveSync / IP Connection
# Support Mobile Explorer (File Browse)
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I can't get it work, can you help me?
Edit: now it works, it was firewalled.
Is it normal that when i turn "on" modem, MyMobile disconnects?
Is there any version of this available for Windows Mobile?
No. As far as I know both the Armory and Authenticator apps are iPhone/iTouch only.
there is a version for the MDA Compact III if you know how to change your user agent in firefox you can download the files for it and install the files to the phone....i found a tutorial on it on another website, ill post a link to it here
http://deathcoil.net/authguide.html
Hope this helps, i used the one for MDA III follow all the steps in the guide up to the changing user agents and replace the agent for the V3i with the following if you choose to use the MDA III instead of the V3i...but it works just fine using the MDA III
MDA-III/08.B4.34R MIB/2.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0
The Serial number on the authenticator is obtained when the authenticator is activated with blizzard after it is installed. So it may be possible to make a .cab installer for Windows Mobile phones without compromising account security by everyone having the same authenticator. If anyone actually wants to make an attempt at building a windows mobile installer i can send you the jar and the jad file if you PM me or leave a post in this thread
I also copied the instructions into a txt document incase the page was to vanish
steezee said:
http://deathcoil.net/authguide.html
Hope this helps, i used the one for MDA III follow all the steps in the guide up to the changing user agents and replace the agent for the V3i with the following if you choose to use the MDA III instead of the V3i...but it works just fine using the MDA III
MDA-III/08.B4.34R MIB/2.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0
The Serial number on the authenticator is obtained when the authenticator is activated with blizzard after it is installed. So it may be possible to make a .cab installer for Windows Mobile phones without compromising everyone having the same authenticator. If anyone actually wants to make an attempt at building a windows mobile installer i can send you the jar and the jad file if you PM me or leave a post in this thread
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Has anyone gotten this to work on Android?
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Has anyone gotten this to work on Android?
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Apparently you didn't read the page at all
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Nirias was also kind enough to do research on using my guide in conjunction with Android phones which are becoming ever more popular and taking up a larger market share. This is what he had to say regarding how he got the Mobile Authenticator working yet again on a "non-supported phone."
"I got the app working on an HTC Hero which is not a Windows Mobile phone. Hero is based on Android (Linux) and all Android phones are very much alike, so this method is likely to work on any Android phone.
I followed your guide but skipped the step about the midlet manager. Instead I installed the Netmite J2ME Runner (the midlet manager for Android) from Android Market (it's free) and ran the .jad file with that. The J2ME Runner converts the .jar to a regular Android app by wrapping it with some extra code. It basically lets you run it like any other normal app.
You have to enable the "3rd party apps"-feature to actually install the app once it has been converted, but J2ME Runner will instruct you on how to do this.
One thing to note: If you start the Blizzard Mobile Authenticator application twice it may display a black screen at the second invocation. This may be because BMA does not properly handle suspend/resume and doesn't redraw the screen. If your phone has tilt sensitivity you can tilt the phone to horisontal viewing and back again to redraw the screen. If not, you can just use the taskmanager to kill the app and then restart it.
One other thing to note: If your phone doesn't have a keyboard you can get an on-screen keypad (for pressing the "#"-key to sync) by clicking in the top-right corner of the screen."
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You misread my post ; )
I wasn't asking if the one guy who posted that got it to work. I was asking if anyone HERE has gotten it to work. ; )
I have gotten the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator to work with Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 and Android.
For WM6, I used Esmertec Jbed 20090217.5.1R2. Just install Jbed, then use file explorer to open up blizzard_mobile_auth_US_BMA_176x220_icon_15x15_1_0_0.jad
Everything works quite well from there on out.
As for Android, easiest way is to find a system image that has Java already installed (never got it to work with the midlet app on the market), or if you want to take the harder route Java.pk & libjbedvm.so.
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Now something that you didn't ask for, it is possible to "clone" the battle.net database so that it is synced between Android and WM6, useful for those of us who are using WM6 devices and using Haret to boot into Android.
As for the java applets they store their saved variables in a .db file, on android it will probably be located around /sdcard/java/Installed, on WM6 I found it at /windows/appdb. Both using "s0_d0.db".
Opening both files up, and replacing two key components, the Battle.net ID (US-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) and a 40 character id, from one of the db files with the items from the other will make them both produce the same pass.
Very useful if you use both OSes, even more useful in that backing up those two items you can "recreate" your id. But in that they are now a new security problem as well....
Now if Blizzard would just allow us to download the two tiny files instead of making us pay a $1 for a 2-4 hour download window...
Niscandia said:
As for Android, easiest way is to find a system image that has Java already installed (never got it to work with the midlet app on the market),
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How can I check if Java is installed? And is there a way to get it if it's not? I have a G1
The stock G1 doesn't have java from what I remember, If you did you'll have a Java icon with the rest of your applications. Java came on the Hero rom if I remember correctly.
If you have rooted your G1, follow the link here to install it. May not need a rooted G1, but I can't say for sure since I don't have one.... yet...
Worked fine on my Sprint HTC Hero. What seems to be left out of the instructions is how to get the jar/jad to the phone.
What I did was use the apk converter app they have at http://www.netmite.com/android/srv/1.6/getapk.php and used adb to send that to my Hero. There is probably an easier way (like put the jar/jad on the SD card in a certain directory?) but this method worked for me.
it would be awesome make a VGA and wVGA version of it so it the buttons are actually finger friendly and the key is a little bigger
So I'm trying to do this on my T-Mobile G1 (Android). However, the Motorola V3i is only for AT&T, Sprint, and Cellular One.
Which one should I choose?
I chose AT&T and put in my T-Mobile number and never got a text message. I also tried my Google Voice and never got a text message either.
Anyone know? Has anyone done it on Android?
[Edit]: Just tried the others. Cellular One works, and Sprint works, just not AT&T.
Just logged in with it, woo.
Anyone know what it would take to run this in Windows?
I tried using Sun's Java Phone Emulator:
http://java.sun.com/products/sjwtoolkit/download.html
And surprisingly, the BMA app loads up and looks just fine:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Unfortunately, the code it has is completely wrong (doesn't match my G1's code). Even after mashing sync, the two never have the same code (my phone is always correct; emulator always incorrect).
Any ideas on why this would be? And any ideas on other methods that might work for running the BMA in Windows?
(Trying to find a way to get BMA for people without Windows Mobile, iPhone, or Android)
Ok, Just now got back to being able to play with the BMA a little.
First the two codes should not match between the Emulator and your G1 phone, unless you copied the ID code & hash from one to the other.
If you check the ID code on the G1 (Menu-Setup), you should get a code in the order of "US-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX". Doing the same thing on the emulator you should get a different code. Same format, but some of the numbers should be off. Which means it is generating a different access code.
Unfortunately I haven't had much time to find out where Sun's Java emulator stores its saved variables for the current emulation. I will say that it is storing it somewhere. Since each launch of it is coming up with the same ID Code in the setup window. So TECHNICALLY it should be working like it is supposed to in the emulator. But I can't say that it IS working until I can try it with an account (trial accounts work wonders for this..... ) or find the saved variables and copy the information for my primary onto the emulator.
Now I will say that the emulator will make accounts slightly less secure then a version on a phone, which is slightly less secure then the key chain. The primary reason is easy of copying. If someone gets a hold of the saved variables for the emulator, they can duplicate your BMA key, and with your account/password gain entry. Just a warning.... But needing 3 pieces of id is more secure then 2....
Unfortunately I haven't had much time to find out where Sun's Java emulator stores its saved variables for the current emulation. I will say that it is storing it somewhere. Since each launch of it is coming up with the same ID Code in the setup window. So TECHNICALLY it should be working like it is supposed to in the emulator. But I can't say that it IS working until I can try it with an account (trial accounts work wonders for this..... ) or find the saved variables and copy the information for my primary onto the emulator.
Now I will say that the emulator will make accounts slightly less secure then a version on a phone, which is slightly less secure then the key chain. The primary reason is easy of copying. If someone gets a hold of the saved variables for the emulator, they can duplicate your BMA key, and with your account/password gain entry. Just a warning.... But needing 3 pieces of id is more secure then 2....
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Well, the whole idea is to stop basic/generic keyloggers from stealing your password. I highly doubt there are any keyloggers out there written to hack into and steal the saved variables from Sun's Java Emulator for use with a Motorola V3i Battle.net Authenticator, so that they can then purchase a Battle.net Authenticator, run through the setup/hack guide for a Motorola V3i, and emulate the same setup code.
A bit far fetched, wouldn't you say?
In any case, an account with a Java Emulator Battle.net Authenticator is STILL more secure than an account without any authenticator at all, for those people who don't have an officially supported phone, or Android/Windows Mobile phone (which is the whole reason I'm asking).
Niscandia said:
Ok, Just now got back to being able to play with the BMA a little.
First the two codes should not match between the Emulator and your G1 phone, unless you copied the ID code & hash from one to the other.
If you check the ID code on the G1 (Menu-Setup), you should get a code in the order of "US-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX". Doing the same thing on the emulator you should get a different code. Same format, but some of the numbers should be off. Which means it is generating a different access code.
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Hmm, that makes sense. I didn't think to check to see if the the setup codes were the same. I just assumed the set up code was something already imbedded within the downloaded jad/jar links. Didn't realize they changed.
I'll test this out this weekend.
[Edit]: Although... If it changes, doesn't that mean that the downloaded application itself is static and unchanging?
Or in other words, if the setup code will re-generate randomly for the device its being installed on, what's to stop me from installing it on multiple phones?
Paul22000 said:
Hmm, that makes sense. I didn't think to check to see if the the setup codes were the same. I just assumed the set up code was something already imbedded within the downloaded jad/jar links. Didn't realize they changed.
I'll test this out this weekend.
[Edit]: Although... If it changes, doesn't that mean that the downloaded application itself is static and unchanging?
Or in other words, if the setup code will re-generate randomly for the device its being installed on, what's to stop me from installing it on multiple phones?
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Nope the codes are given out when the BMA app goes onto the internet that very first time, and then never again. It obtains the serial code, and a hash code. If you take a look at a previous post of mine, I posted how to copy these two so that a WM6 and a Android phone produce the same code.
From how it looks the same BMA app is given out to everyone, I could easily be wrong, since a few minor key points might be changed as in screen res... but I kinda doubt it.... The monkeys selling the app on Blizzard's behalf, well I have nothing good to say....
Now for the BMA to generate a code that Blizzard accepts, it has to know the time that Blizzard servers are using, along with the OS's time. The sync command gets Blizzard's time, and then computes the offset and uses that for the following codes.
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Just for cross referencing:
Code:
blizzard_mobile_auth_US_BMA_176x220_icon_15x15_1_0_0.jad
CRC32 C0A85A22
MD5 791C44F8D77DA92F04ABE0B1FEBBA99D
SHA-1 C7E2D2292AF93C5FDB304AEF2E0993464D35A7B4
blizzard_mobile_auth_US_BMA_176x220_icon_15x15_1_0_0.jar
CRC32 DD167387
MD5 F58AF211B41A14CAE1DDD5D5F652825D
SHA-1 ACD2077A5A97DD7FF7ED78CF7ED54F1587F8988F
That way we can see if they are the same, possibly locate the actual files inside if they are not and see where/what is changed.
My guess is if there is a change it is for tracking to see who released the files, not because of platform.
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As for the less secure part, basically just covering my ass
I don't believe a key logger would do such a thing.... disgruntled X... that is another story...
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Nope the codes are given out when the BMA app goes onto the internet that very first time, and then never again. It obtains the serial code, and a hash code. If you take a look at a previous post of mine, I posted how to copy these two so that a WM6 and a Android phone produce the same code.
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Wait, so if the codes are given out the first time it goes onto the internet, how is the code on my phone different from the one in the Java Emulator on my PC?
Or are we confusing Setup Code vs Serial Code vs Hash Code?
If so, I'm not sure which is which.
Just for cross referencing:
Code:
blizzard_mobile_auth_US_BMA_176x220_icon_15x15_1_0_0.jad
CRC32 C0A85A22
MD5 791C44F8D77DA92F04ABE0B1FEBBA99D
SHA-1 C7E2D2292AF93C5FDB304AEF2E0993464D35A7B4
blizzard_mobile_auth_US_BMA_176x220_icon_15x15_1_0_0.jar
CRC32 DD167387
MD5 F58AF211B41A14CAE1DDD5D5F652825D
SHA-1 ACD2077A5A97DD7FF7ED78CF7ED54F1587F8988F
That way we can see if they are the same, possibly locate the actual files inside if they are not and see where/what is changed.
My guess is if there is a change it is for tracking to see who released the files, not because of platform.
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I'm not sure I follow what you're doing here.
Did you purchase two authenticators?
Ok, there are 3 codes you should know about on the BMA app.
1st code -> Serial number
Basicly this code is the ID code from what I've gathered. The common code format of US-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
2nd code -> Hash number
This is a 40 character code, that is my guess is what the entry code is made from. This is only a guess at this time though... As I'm still going though alot of data. Just a long data of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Just as a note this is a Alpha numeric. I also haven't yet tested to see if this is just a hash check or if the 3rd code is generated from this.
3rd code -> Entry code
This is the code that you enter into WoW when you log in. This one changes every 30 seconds if I remember correctly. In the format of XXXXXXXX
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Initializing the BMA causes the java midlet to go online and request the 1st and 2nd codes. These are then stored and saved for later. These are also the codes required to "clone" a BMA installation.
After having been online, it will no longer need to contact the server unless the time gets off (I do not know if it uses just time, date, or seconds since the epoch...)
Using, probably, the 2nd code it generates the 3rd code for entry into WoW.
Most people will never see code 2, but will see the first code probably only once when they register the BMA with their Battle.net account.
Since the second code is hidden in the data, there is no function in the java to display it (yes I've been looking, and trying to figure out how to do better scaling...)
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Forgot to answer your last part.
The two files are the two that you download when you do the purchase.
Really only the .jar is needed, and the .jad just points to the .jar so to speak.
As for the hashes, that is so you can check the hashes on your two files (or if you just have the .jar, just on it).
So basically, the only reason that the Java Emulator doesn't work is because I ran the app on my phone first?
And if I could find the db files on my G1 (been looking for the past 20 min), I could transport them to Windows and then the Java Emulator would work?
I was searching around for a sync tool that would simply allow me to synchronise my camera and video files from my HTC Leo. I found this shareware application which does this and much more.
Synchronise any folder from or to your PC and WM device using your Activesync Connection.
Despite being Japanese in origin, the interface is in simple english and extremely easy to use.
Many of you may already be aware of this, but I thought it merited a dedicated thread.
The authors website and download links can be found here..MobiSync Website.
Registration after a 30 day trial costs $8, so great value.
Thread moved to Dev&Hacking - Apps&Games.
it's not freeware it is shareware
MobSync is a software allowing any file folder synchronization from the PocketPC onto the desktop--synchronization which cannot be done with ActiveSync(or Vista).
Supported ActiveSync4.5. or Vista
Trial time is 30 days. There is no function limitation.
Another solution is goodsync http://www.goodsync.com/ which can sync mot just mibole device but also sync sftp, ftp webdrive etc...... Not a freeware
Correction
I apologise, first post corrected.
Registration
I have now registered MobSync and the license cost $8, so it is great value.
I have been using this for a while and it is a great sync app. If you want a freeware version then you can try v0.94. However I found this didn't have the great functionality that I needed so bought v2.0.3. For a few £'s you can't go wrong - I know my documents are always up to date on my TP2, and if I change them, will update back on my PC.
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I have been using this for a while and it is a great sync app. If you want a freeware version then you can try v0.94. However I found this didn't have the great functionality that I needed so bought v2.0.3. For a few £'s you can't go wrong - I know my documents are always up to date on my TP2, and if I change them, will update back on my PC.
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Can you tell us exactly what functionality is lacking in the freeware version 0.94? You write "it didn't have the great functionality of v 2.0.3" (which is shareware).
I (and probably other readers) would liek to know--exactly what is that "great functionality" that is in 2.03, but lacking in 0.94?
Both will sync your files, correct?
I know with the pay version you can specify multiple folders and also filters for which files you want to sync. Also you can specify how to sync (copy new files, exact copy, keep same as...) this is all the functionality I use, and I know at least some of that was missing on the free version. It's been a long time since I used the free version, and it would be better you install it and see if it does everything you want. If not, give the shareware version a go, I think you can trial it.
So i got myself an OBD bluetooth scanner and the Torque app...bloody brilliant.
So much information!
anyway, i cant seem to get it to upload data logs to the web viewer?
i have my account created and setup correctly but nothing in the web viewer when i log in.
Does anyone use the app and have any ideas on how to get this to work?
Secondary i have e-mailed myself some data logs and cant get them to open properly?
I cant seem to get Track Recorder to work with Torque Sync software, it stucks at Searching for Torque
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So i got myself an OBD bluetooth scanner and the Torque app...bloody brilliant.
So much information!
anyway, i cant seem to get it to upload data logs to the web viewer?
i have my account created and setup correctly but nothing in the web viewer when i log in.
Does anyone use the app and have any ideas on how to get this to work?
Secondary i have e-mailed myself some data logs and cant get them to open properly?
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I imagine the particular posters have found answers to their problems seeing as this thread
dates from 2014 but I thought it might be worthwhile answering all the same as I ran in to the same niggles when I began using this app so if anyone searching these issues subsequently may find some worth from my reply.
First of all as a far as experience and knowledge is concerned. Firstly with cars;fixing,modifying, engine management tuning, obd2, diagnostics. Basically my auto knowledge is extremely wide and extensive from approx 35 years of obsession and getting stuck in an the deep end whereas my knowledge and experience of computers and smart phone tech is on much, much shakier ground
In fact, for those of my vintage. i.e late 30s,early 40s remember when we were kids. and programmable VCRs were the height of cutting edga technology. Well I'm like the way our parents and grand parents were then. i.e pretty much baffled by it and even following the instructions it was hit and miss whether you actually managed to record that film rhat was on at 4am lol.
So for the second issue brought up by the OP it doesn't matter whether you email yourself the log file or not (I found the few times i tried it that the file wouldn't attach and when it did the problem was the same anyway) you need Microsoft Office or any other type of office suite to view the files. On the pc i have Microsoft office but had to download an app to my phone to view. csv files. Again an office suite that not only displays. csv files but puts them into a spreadsheet format is required.
As for the first issue it's preferable in every way to view the site. on a pc because on the phone display the actual box to sign into is off screen and takes a little bit of zooming out and seaching to find, the same goes after you have signed in when another box appears with a list of the logs files recorded and the tab to choose it. This is where my lack of fundamental computer/web knowledge comes in. I can't tell you why it doesn't sit nicely inti an easily accessible mobile format but it doesn't. Once you've found the first sign in box/pop up it becomes simple, annoying but simple.
As for there being nothing after signing into the webview site successfully all I can assume is either you've no log files to view which you should have if it's all been set up correctly, including choosing which PIDs to send to logfile or the pop up/window where you click on your logfiles is right off screen and has to be looked for. Of course you don't get that problem if accessed using your desktop.
I've copied out my.local share folder and can see the program databases IE I want to rsync the database files for the program memories to use as a journal
Ive run Ubuntu touch apps on Ubuntu desktop question is can I apt get memories and run it on my desktop or would I have to install it on emulator and sync and run my apps from that ?
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You can copy the databases to the same path on your desktop as they were on the phone. The apps should be able to find them then. However, that won't automatically sync them again if they change later.
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yes its working
nikwen said:
You can copy the databases to the same path on your desktop as they were on the phone. The apps should be able to find them then. However, that won't automatically sync them again if they change later.
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ive done it i got the memories app running on my laptop and copied in the database
it puts it in the same place so i made a entry and copied it back and it works fine
although on the mobile pictures dont insert but on the laptop they do but dont show when i put back to the phone
im more interested in using it as a syncing journal like i do daily with lifeograph, again i just use text in this..
so im going to set ssh keys for now and just use scp to push and pull the files till i find a better way for automatic sync maybe rsync or something i see that its available on the phone
im probably setup a rsync server on my main server computer and sync my laptop up and phone (and tablet later) by making a simple bash script that specifies directories
as so far the whole .lcal share directory is 500 meg so better selecting what i want to sync
im thinkinking
memories
tasks
edit (this holds its notes in the local share)
music - i can specify a music directory to sync maybe
other items maybe handy would be calendar but not sure if notifications show up on the laptop yet ill have to run the app and test adding a date with reminder
but happy enough to get my journal sycning to start with
three apps syncing
ive got three apps syncing nicely
i have memories, notes and tasks syncing and probably can sync anything i like now i have the apps running on all devices
it seems a shame they dropped ubuntu one
is there any other better ways anybody could think of as apposed to manual ssh sync scripts
i have one to send and one to receive
im thinking rsync ...
something like drop box or google drive sync mechanism would be good also that would detect file changes and update the latest version automatically?
any thoughts is grateful
im know its early days and can imagine these being added in a way of a app??...
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im know its early days and can imagine these being added in a way of a app??...
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Sadly, that won't work, at least if you want to be able to install the app from the store.
Apps are run confined on Ubuntu for phones, which means that they can only read and write to their own subdirectories in ~/.local/share. They cannot access anything else.
If you want it to run unconfined, it probably won't be included in the store.
Therefore, the best place to implement that is probably in the OS itself.