My (Snooper) sat nav with hands-free function pairs perfectly with my other 3 phones and my G2 pairs with my Tom Tom 720 but not with the Snooper AVN730. I've been told I need a software update or patch, but where do I find this please?
womanita said:
My (Snooper) sat nav with hands-free function pairs perfectly with my other 3 phones and my G2 pairs with my Tom Tom 720 but not with the Snooper AVN730. I've been told I need a software update or patch, but where do I find this please?
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Who told you that you need a software update/patch? If you are on a 2.73.xxx firmware for the G2, you have the latest version for the phone, so perhaps they are talking about a patch for the Snooper?
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Who told you that you need a software update/patch? If you are on a 2.73.xxx firmware for the G2, you have the latest version for the phone, so perhaps they are talking about a patch for the Snooper?
Regards,
Dave
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Suggested by the company where I bought/had fitted the Snooper & by T-Mobile!
Hmm - what else might be causing the problem? I've been told it's because Bluetooth versions change when new equipment come out, though the Snooper is only a couple of months old too.
I found my way to this site by searching solutions to this problem and apparently someone else got a patch for the G2 phone which sorted the problem out (they had some other sat nav though).
I'll have a go at searching from the Snooper side too but if anyone can suggest other solutions I'd be grateful
I used to be a T-Mobile customer with my Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S. I unlocked the phone and went to ATT. Everything worked great except the GPS. So I searched on this forum and downloaded GPSRestore Samsung. When I run it, it gets hung up on trying to find the satellite and fails. But I discovered a workaround by accident. I was trying to Navigate to a place using Maps and it was hung up trying to find the satellite. During that time, I ran GPSRestore, and as usual, it hung up trying to find the Satellite. But the GPS in Maps started working! The next time I tried to run Nav on Maps, it wouldn’t run until I ran GPSRestore again! Can anyone point me to a permanent fix for the GPS? Oh BTW, I upgraded to 2.2 thinking that would fix the GPS but no. Thanks everyone.
Look in general chat for "correct hardware fix" and in development section for Jellet's gps fix. With those powers combined they are captain planet.
da_dragon2k3 said:
Look in general chat for "correct hardware fix" and in development section for Jellet's gps fix. With those powers combined they are captain planet.
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I do not think its a hardware problem (not in this case) because the OP did say he went to AT&T and as far as I know, there are different drivers for AT&T and T-Mobile. If anything, try going on the captivate forums and swapping out the GPS files (don't flash a whole captivate rom though!).
Have you used lbstestmode? There are other software fixes out there besides gpsrestore? You could put a PLASTIC piece of a pen top between your back cover and the gps antenna. That would tell you if the hardware fix would work for you. There is a good thread here about all the different gps fixes if you need it I can give it to you when I get home.
Anybody tried this?
It's from the european Viewsonic website...
My Viewpad 7 is currently in repair.
Languages included: Czech, Danish, German, English, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Finnish, Swedish, Greek and Russian
The included document is dated 15. July 2011.
http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/kbase/article.php?id=938
Update: Hex Editor tells me FM6-3420-0-4027-A01
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armando101 said:
downloading now
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Flashed it?
What version of Android?
Nice find!
astuermer said:
It's from the european Viewsonic website...
Languages included: Czech, Danish, German, English, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Finnish, Swedish, Greek and Russian
The included document is dated 15. July 2011.
http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/kbase/article.php?id=938
Update: Hex Editor tells me FM6-3420-0-4027-A01
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Thanks - this is certainly useful for those in need of a stock ROM when one's custom ROM isn't working or perhaps it will "fix" the WiFi problems ??
From what I've seen thus far, this ROM is Froyo 2.2.2 - (newer than 2.2) just curious to know whether it's compatible & newer hardware with ITE touch screen, regardless of version #'s
For anyone that managed to flash it - are there any new Apps bundled since it should have full access to Google Market ? I downloaded it to my storage drive just in case - for future consideration, even though it doesn't have the language(s) that I need.
The Viewsonic website link is very useful and I spend time surfing and looking around - interesting, that, it seemed the Vpad7 is NOT yet available for retail sales in many countries - but that one can sign up for email alerts once it is out. (and, meanwhile - VS is also going to launch the Vpad7 x )
For all interested...
I received my exchange device back today!
(old one had faulty softkeys and got replaced)
The device no has HWVer 1.06 (previous 1.03)
The device has THIS firmware installed - it IS 2.2.2.
As for ITE compatibility - I think HWVer 1.06 is ITE, since the touchscreen is REAL multitouch and not as before gots distrubed when crossing the axes.
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I received my exchange device back today!
(old one had faulty softkeys and got replaced)
The device no has HWVer 1.06 (previous 1.03)
The device has THIS firmware installed - it IS 2.2.2.
As for ITE compatibility - I think HWVer 1.06 is ITE, since the touchscreen is REAL multitouch and not as before gots distrubed when crossing the axes.
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That's GREAT & sure you are very happy and hopefully pleased with it - wonder if they repaired or fixed it (swapped out "bad" parts, or simply exchanged it for a new or refurbished one as sometimes it's fast & easier.)
Looked like yours now has been updated/upgraded with ITE hardware - with newer verision of Froyo loaded. It also meant that several rooted custom ROMs including the overclocking kernel won't work ....
As reference info for others, "hummy15" in another post mentioned that her/his device has ITE as had trouble initially with flashing TJ's custom FM6 ROM, until the workaround - info were
My Phone:
Viewpad 7
Android 2.2.2
Baseband PR3.7_128
Kernel version Apps_2.6.32.9
Build number 4027_3_420
That should be the same stock/factory ROM just "discovered" & shared here.
The difference compared with mine (and it's HWVer 107) with ITE
Baseband PR3.7_125
Build number 5029_3_310
(And, from the FTM screen - SWVer=3.41)
Cheers !!
So far everything works.
Except the compass...
It has the same old bug that it gets decalibrated within a few minutes.
PS: It's a complete new device. Other IMEI, other hardware and so on.
hardware version 106 is ITE i have this also,
mine is also andriod 2.2.2
glad to know the compass issue is a universal thing not just cuz i rooted my device.
on the funny side, i actually used it as a phone today, yes thats right i held it against my ear while talking. how funny did i look ????
ghosty_uk said:
on the funny side, i actually used it as a phone today, yes thats right i held it against my ear while talking. how funny did i look ????
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I used it as a phone for several weeks while waiting for my HTC Sensation It works a lot better with headset -- you don't look as stupid
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hardware version 106 is ITE i have this also,
mine is also andriod 2.2.2
glad to know the compass issue is a universal thing not just cuz i rooted my device.
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Hmm, is rooting directly related to the compass issue?
I always rooted my VPAD7 after receiving it...
For making phone calls & Google Voice, I've rather use a Bluetooth headset - it's much easier (and safer if driving - and, if I can figure out a secure & solid way to mount it solid inside the car as oversized GPS for navigation - with the screen saver disabled .... looking for the Car Mode apk that's on our smartphone but isn't on the Vpad7)
With a better quality (noise-cancelling is best) stereo corded headset - the sound is quite good, no Bose but it's good enough when we travel - it's easy to connect to any 3.5mm with a patch cord.
The compass/calibration aren't a problem for mine (HWver 107 with ITE) and it certainly isn't resetting or losing settings every few minutes - at least no popup about need to configure/calibrate or simply "losing" orientation.
I fine tuned all the related GPS settings and also run the GPS Status & Tool apps from the Market, so fresh positioning data are updated every 2 hours as needed.
As for using the Vpad7 in portrait mode once it started up, I'm using the VTL Launcher (link posted elsewhere in this (sub)forum - just "search") along with Widgetsoid from Market - which provided a lot more options to quickly access, change, turn off/on features as needed (i.e. reboot device) without going thru all the hidden menus (as if anyone will likely remember them) and this combination is making it less likely to swing or rotate 90 degree back to landscape mode or worst, turn upside down. Give it a try & easily uninstalled if you decided later that you don't want to use it.
Cheers !
Letitride said:
For making phone calls & Google Voice, I've rather use a Bluetooth headset - it's much easier (and safer if driving - and, if I can figure out a secure & solid way to mount it solid inside the car as oversized GPS for navigation - with the screen saver disabled .... looking for the Car Mode apk that's on our smartphone but isn't on the Vpad7
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Car mode: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mandaria.cardashboardfree
Screen always on for certain apps: https://market.android.com/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn
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Car mode: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mandaria.cardashboardfree
Screen always on for certain apps: https://market.android.com/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn
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Thank you kindly for (sharing) the link - d/l the "ScreenOn" apps - (edit: tested as working) "on the road" in NAV - just what I need to make it a true 7" portable GPS (hell, it sure will knock my old HTC Eris with its (small'ish) 3.2" touch screen or even the HTC Inc2 global that I'm planning to upgrade to with 4" screen running Google Maps. That might just permanently retired the yet to be replaced Garmin 4.3" GPS (it "quit working" for good) & one less gadget to take along on out-of-town trips with carryons.
The other annoying functionality about our VPad7 is when watching YouTube, the screen orientation will turn whichever ways it feel like, no matter what settings that I try to lock it in .... oh, well - limitations of all android devices, until someone comes along with a brighter idea (fix/patch)
Cheers !
stay tuned, im working on a mount atm, i have to make a phone call about it tomorrow, to see how much it will cost, it will be custom fabricated so should be secure. ill work out the screen connecting side when i have a suitable mount for it.
on the upside i used it for navigation and it was as good as my desire, i have yet to put it through my tracks to see how acurate it really is, but it kept to the road, only messing up twice when i accellerated hard on a roundabout, it took the wrong turn but corrected itself after a few 1/2 secs.
No problem, Letitride
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Everything is working...
I have updated my VP7 by this. Unfortunately now the device is not able to make connection to internet thru SIM card. Phone call is working.
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Hi friends.\
Please someone explain what excactly is ITE hardware touchscreen ? I search but everyone talks about it and nowere can find any info.
Is it good to have ITE or not?
Mine says
SWVer=3.420
Model: FM6-0001
HWVer: 103
I have ITE or non-ITE version ?
nectons2000 said:
Hi friends.\
Please someone explain what excactly is ITE hardware touchscreen ? I search but everyone talks about it and nowere can find any info.
Is it good to have ITE or not?
Mine says
SWVer=3.420
Model: FM6-0001
HWVer: 103
I have ITE or non-ITE version ?
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1.03 is non-ITE
Hello there, i'm new in all this stuff of android devices and more.
I've bought a cheap tablet to begin with, it's a Skytex Skypad Pocket.
The issue here it's that it was working ok, but then i messed up with busybox and i had to flash. After flashing, the interface changed a lot (since the beginning and after flashing, the android version is 4.0.4 ICS), but that's not the point.
The only issue i have is that the accelerometer is inverted for portrait. I mean, It works great for "up and down", but when I tilt it left, it points right and if I tilt left it moves right. I though it was an app issue, but it does it also with the "auto-rotate" function. Also, I've used Elixir to check and in fact, the accelerometer is inverted for left and right.
Any suggestion? I've flashed a lot of times getting the same.
Maybe someone can help me with messing with the ROM? (tinyurl(dot)com(slash)9y6p7un)
Well guys, my english is really bad so, i pasted the text what i posted in htcmania translated with google translate.
"First of all I must clarify that I am fully co desperate ... mostly because of not knowing what the **** is wrong with this phone.
I'm going to summarize everything.
A few weeks ago my mother told me that your screen is not rotated, then got into the menu of Samsung (* # 0 * #) to check that it was not a failure of the sensors and indeed it was, or seemed to be.
So far, all sensor data threw least the magnetometer and accelerometer. I tried everything, I integrate mobile disarmament, pass a neodymium magnet plate by carefully etc. Everything to do with the unit did. There was no other option for these sensors are damaged and most likely they were to touch plate change. Finally the phone could use so I will pay my S3 (which works perfectly) to my mother I stay with this as he gathered the money to buy a plate and change it.
Days later I started to lose my job ROM and the install CM12.1 got everything perfect and when you start the phone and turn perfectly broken screen, I was shocked, the first thing I thought is that perhaps CM12 using the front camera or other sensor to rotate the device, in order to assure lower the app CPU-Z to check the sensors and I find that the accelerometer data perfectly cast, lower Sensor Kinetics to make it a fabulous test and walked the other hand the magnetometer (compass) He never responded.
I thought, "Well I hit and walked out"
But it was not so fortunate who had since returning to Stock (4.3) I meet who do not respond, but I get confused the next day back to my job and under various Roms to try in my home-based CM10, 10.1 , 10.2, 11, 12.1 and a pair based on stock. Well. The accelerometer only I worked in 3 Roms, the 3 based on CM12.1.
And here most of my questions arises.
You likely they are to be a problem Soft?
If it were, returning to a stock should solve tried 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.3 and nothing.
But on the other hand I think if directly Hardware not work at all, that is because Lollipop works and not lower?
I want to clarify that it is no coincidence that works in Cm12.1 since I reinstalled and reinstalled and perfect furula (only the accelerometer)
You think? There is a possibility that there may be some partition where deleted files are communicating sensors? If so, I have possibilities to operate the accelerometer in all Roms and recover the magnetometer restoring those files?
HELP PLEASE NO LONGER DO BOYS."
The sensors only works in Roms based on CM12.1 (5.1.1)
I could run only the accelerometer in that roms, magnetometer never responded
How is posibble what the sensors works in CM Roms and not in Stock roms? Damn guys, I'll set fire to this phone.