how can we read the data from the STMicroelectronics LSP331AP pressure sensor in our Galaxy S III phones? The one just mentioned on Engadget.
I work with UAV applications so having an accurate barometric pressure reading at the ground station is very important. And if I can read baro from my phone instead of buying a dedicated piece of hardware, that just makes my GS III even cooler than it was previously.
So does anyone know to read this value? Does it already report this to the phone to correct the GPS altitude (which is probably 100s of meters off, lol)? I'm assuming that the altitude reported in apps like Google Maps is probably pulled straight from the GPS..
Gps positioning should have a spherical accuracy error, so if it shows 5m that would be 5m in every direction.
(At least afaik)
Take a look here: http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-barometer-logger-recording-sensor-data/
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Download S baro from Samsung apps or more services and do an internet sync on the app, that works for me
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Gps positioning should have a spherical accuracy error, so if it shows 5m that would be 5m in every direction.
(At least afaik)
Take a look here: http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-barometer-logger-recording-sensor-data/
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wow. this would be nice if I was building an app to incorporate this. thank you.
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Download S baro from Samsung apps or more services and do an internet sync on the app, that works for me
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hmm. I have the Verizon SCH-I535 (stock right now) and I don't have this option for S Baro or more services. Can you post an APK?
EDIT: im stupid. there are several apps out there that can already read this. lol. thanks for your help tho guys
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I would imagine every new Note owner goes through a period where people comment on the size of the note. My daughter posted on Facebook, that "I'm out of control." My wife calls it a Pop Tart. I'd like to think they're all just a bit jealous that I can read ebooks and watch TV or movies without squinting.
Anyway, a few rookie questions if you wouldn't mind:
I'm running Only One on my ATT I717 and love it, but trying to learn about modems. Is there a tutorial?
Also, is there a good GPS progam? I had TomTom on my 3GS but doesn't look like it's offered for Android.
Thanks
I prefer Navigon for gps. Most feautures and best forming. 2 others to look at are Ndrive and Sygic. What do you need to know about modems? Not much to tell unless you are running the phone on T-mobile. Looks like you might be since you mentioned 3gs. If you do then this thread might get you started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573568
Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
I use Map Quest for gps works great and it's free.
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
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Waze hasn't taxed my battery too bad but I can see how it would become a bit of a hog. True, I could do without the social integration as well but it isn't too bad. I've since resorted soley on the Google navigation app. I hear you about the offline capabilities, Navigon would be nice to have when data isn't available. I rarely don't have access to data so that hasn't posed much of a problem for me with gps. You're right, the choice definitely depends on the person.
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Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Sarius24 said:
Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Or in other words...iPhone users
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
Tomtoms coming to android next month and try MapQuest works great.
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Pop tart..... I never heard that.... I like that..... I usually ask them do there little phone comes with a free trip to the eye doctor.... cause there gonna go blind... lol... the iPhone users dont bother me... its the evo users or the Droid users or the galaxy s2 users.... there for some reason there phones are pretty big too but the look at mines and think I'm crazy..... I'm only telling them that in a year they are gonna have the same size phone... I'm ahead of time.... and look what's around the corner and gonna sell like no tomorrow.... the galaxy s3.... that phone is damn near the same size.... a tad smaller. Bet the go after that.... look its all good to have the second biggest phone.... nobody wants the biggest.... that are nuts. Like bet the get this size phone as soon as a bigger one comes out ... so this becomes the second..... hate those kinda losers that don't think out side the box. . I always went for the number one spot .. never the second.... or s2...lol
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How to watch tv? ????
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=root+keeper
Oh yeah look in the apps and theme section here on xda note section there's a modified versions
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605247
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Where ever I am around ppl I don't know or friends that havent seen my phone yet whenever I get it out the immediately ask if its a tablet or a phone...I'm kinda starting to get annoyed lol.
I was using Google maps walking navigation today...first time on this phone...on Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills. I know the accurancy is great (for whatever reason ICS is taking longer to get a lock), but I was stunned that the arrow was precisely where I was walking but the compass is crazy sensitive, looked like I was walking sideways at times.
So yea that's my little non helpful blurb on the subject...I should probably go to sleep since its 3am and I'm ranting...
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My wife calls it my Kindle.
Google maps is getting offline capabilities soon. At that point there won't be any need for another app.
Hi guys, Ive heard about an app that will turn the display of the touchpad off when the display is covered (using official HP folio case). I am using the latest official CM9 nightly, I've tried searching for it but to no avail, any help would be much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Liam
There isn't one, because it would constantly have to be on, and enabled, and scanning, so it would most likely kill your battery more than it would help.
There's a thread about this in the Q&A section asking the very same question, and that's the answer given there. However, if you can find a way to make it work, please feel free.
Actually there is its called smart screen of if I remembered correctly and no it does not take as much battery
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Thanks for that I've just downloaded it and will give it a go and report back.
Many thanks
Liam
I sit corrected. Thank you for that. I'm glad to be proven wrong.
Did anybody get this to work? I've downloaded it and so far hasn't worked .....either that or the proximity sensor on CM9 isn't working
I couldn't get it to work either, I tried to apps both similar in nature but neither would work. Would be good if anyone has any luck getting it to work to post their set up on here so others could try it. I tried it on stock official nightly.
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Actually there is its called smart screen of if I remembered correctly and no it does not take as much battery
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The app uses a proximity sensor usually located next to the earphone of most cellphones. To my knowledge the touchpad has no proximity sensor so it won't work. Very useful app on any device though.
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You sure it doesn't operate using the camera? I remember one which operated using the camera hence would not work on cm9
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The app uses a proximity sensor usually located next to the earphone of most cellphones. To my knowledge the touchpad has no proximity sensor so it won't work. Very useful app on any device though.
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the touchpad has a proximity sensor....its in the right corner of the screen the side where the camera is, visible if you hover a led flashlight you'll see a circular red thing glinting.
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the touchpad has a proximity sensor....its in the right corner of the screen the side where the camera is, visible if you hover a led flashlight you'll see a circular red thing glinting.
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Never noticed that lol.
But don't these apps use front-facing cams?
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Never noticed that lol.
But don't these apps use front-facing cams?
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the description for the app says it uses the prox sensor.....my guess is the sensor's drivers aren't on android for the touchpad yet
I don't think it's functional in android. It's not been a major priority. I tried a few apps that leverage the sensor, but to no avail.
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I read this the other day and decided to use one called Case Switch. It uses the light sensor/ proximity sensor to determine if the light is low enough to turn off. Anyway, been using it for several days, love it! I recommend setting your lower min at 48lux. This setting allows for the screen not to turn off under evening low light settings. When I got this on Sunday the 24th there was a free demo and the pro version was $1.00.
Like I say, it works very well and its an excellent addition to or already amazing tabs.
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I read this the other day and decided to use one called Case Switch. It uses the light sensor/ proximity sensor to determine if the light is low enough to turn off. Anyway, been using it for several days, love it! I recommend setting your lower min at 48lux. This setting allows for the screen not to turn off under evening low light settings. When I got this on Sunday the 24th there was a free demo and the pro version was $1.00.
Like I say, it works very well and its an excellent addition to or already amazing tabs.
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I don't see any app in the marketplace called "Case Switch."
Edit: I'm assuming you meant Case Sensor? That app works perfectly for the touch pad.
Touchpad has NO proximity sensor, just an ambient light sensor for auto brightness. The small purple dot next to the volume rockers.
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I don't see any app in the marketplace called "Case Switch."
Edit: I'm assuming you meant Case Sensor? That app works perfectly for the touch pad.
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It is called Caseswitch. It is made by MaxInvention.
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Hey y'all!
How accurate is the barometer in S3 supposed to be? Especially interested in the altitude readings. How come do I see variation between my phone and my friends in the same location?
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Hey y'all!
How accurate is the barometer in S3 supposed to be? Especially interested in the altitude readings. How come do I see variation between my phone and my friends in the same location?
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AFAIK there is no barometer sensor inside the s3 and the altitude is anyway something which is acquired by GPS and/or magnetic field sensor.
Probably it differs, because one of you had gps disabled or you locked different satellites.
Also are both phones gs3?
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AFAIK there is no barometer sensor inside the s3 and the altitude is anyway something which is acquired by GPS and/or magnetic field sensor.
Probably it differs, because one of you had gps disabled or you locked different satellites.
Also are both phones gs3?
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There is a barometer in the S3.
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I've heard that too, but the app from samsung apps doesn't seem to use it.
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This works.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivolk.Barometer
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This is very late, probably doesnt matter anymore, but still:
Have you seen this test on youtube, S3 compared to an aircraft barometer..
Google "Samsung Galaxy s3 barometer test in a bell jar"
Is just me or does phone have the best gps ever this my third android and iv never had a gps this good its scary how damn well accurate it is
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Is just me or does phone have the best gps ever this my third android and iv never had a gps this good its scary how damn well accurate it is
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I got twenty satellites per gps status (the app). Never saw anything like it.
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It's freakishly accurate. I was doing a number 2, playing with my phone with the GPS on. When I opened the map, I had a birds eye view of myself pooping.
insanely accurate and locks in the second i open the app. my galaxy nexus would struggle sometimes to get a lock but this thing is locked before i even open the app lol
Does anybody know if it possible to use this gps kernel on other phones cause my other phones dont have a gps this damn good if so how to I copy the kernel of the gps on here?
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I've only messed with it once so far. It was very quick to find my position. I'm looking forward to using it when I go visit family in a week. Since I got about 24 hours drive one way, it will get some good road use.
Dear Community,
i'd like to know if someone uses the Gear Fit as standalone device? Is it possible, or do i have to connect it certain times a day/week with a supported samsung device in order to keep it going? Does the Fit also displays the fitness statistics of several days?
Thanks for your answers,
brgds, zack
You do need to initialize it when you first get it so you would need the fit app at first but technically you could use it by itself afterwards. I feel it has enough options and self tracking to be a stand alone device.
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Thanks for info!
Do you use a Gear Fit? You may have some screenshots of the fitness statistics displayed on the gear? Would be very nice
I haven't used the exercise app this month since I have been on vacation but here is the pedometer and the sleep tracking.
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One last pic. The exercise activity and the pedometer are definitely off by a good bit. For a 2 mile run it says I went 2.2 miles... Hopefully samsung will recode it and make a little less sensitive.
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One last pic. The exercise activity and the pedometer are definitely off by a good bit. For a 2 mile run it says I went 2.2 miles... Hopefully samsung will recode it and make a little less sensitive.
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many thanks for the screenshots that looks very nice!
I'm getting rid of my Samsung phone but want to keep the Fit. I just want to use the watch feature as a stand alone. But when I disconnected the fit from my phone, the time went off by a few hours. Is there anyway to adjust the time without the phone?