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Somewhat oriented towards cycling, but can be used for walking or driving, this software grabs coordinates from the built-in (or external) bluetooth device and uploads the data to a website in real time. I believe you can also view the current location real time, or the current route, or previous routes! It has a website that you register a user/pass with which also goes into the program for uploading. When you want to view your routes, you go to a slightly different place on the same server and it appears to use Google Maps to overlay the information.
It also has the option to store the data and upload it later.
I've just experimented with it a little, but so far it's quite cool. I see some other related software to this discussed around here, so figured some folks might be interested.
I have found one bug which I'm going to report.. If the data connection gets severed it seems to get confused and can't re-start tracking, then it crashed on me, but no biggie, just started it back up.
I think I'll also make a suggestion for log frequency.. Right now I think it's logging per GPS frequency (1 per second) but for slower moving transportation or for potential battery/data savings, I think it could easily be changed to higher values, such as 1 data point in 5, 10, 15s etc..
Check it out, http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-biketrack-v0-81.html
BTW, no affiliation with the author, just found the SW yesterday and think it's rather cool.
khaytsus said:
Somewhat oriented towards cycling, but can be used for walking or driving, this software grabs coordinates from the built-in (or external) bluetooth device and uploads the data to a website in real time. I believe you can also view the current location real time, or the current route, or previous routes! It has a website that you register a user/pass with which also goes into the program for uploading. When you want to view your routes, you go to a slightly different place on the same server and it appears to use Google Maps to overlay the information.
It also has the option to store the data and upload it later.
I've just experimented with it a little, but so far it's quite cool. I see some other related software to this discussed around here, so figured some folks might be interested.
I have found one bug which I'm going to report.. If the data connection gets severed it seems to get confused and can't re-start tracking, then it crashed on me, but no biggie, just started it back up.
I think I'll also make a suggestion for log frequency.. Right now I think it's logging per GPS frequency (1 per second) but for slower moving transportation or for potential battery/data savings, I think it could easily be changed to higher values, such as 1 data point in 5, 10, 15s etc..
Check it out, http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-biketrack-v0-81.html
BTW, no affiliation with the author, just found the SW yesterday and think it's rather cool.
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So does this and it works better http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
this might work better for you
http://free.3dtracking.net/
or the even better solution..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386477
I was going to check out the TrackMe solution but it required .net 3.5 and I didn't want to get into that, as I've heard that can break other software that's written for 2.0.
The other two programs I'll check out, thanks!
Thanks for you email (i will reply to that lateron) and for this thread on the forum, I already had one here! It really was a couple of days college assignment (well the idea was mine, but we had to do something with mobile devices) which I updated so it was usable for multiple users!
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Thanks for you email (i will reply to that lateron) and for this thread on the forum, I already had one here! It really was a couple of days college assignment (well the idea was mine, but we had to do something with mobile devices) which I updated so it was usable for multiple users!
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Doh, I just searched the Kaiser subforum.
Couple days? Nice! I'd love to see what happens with a couple more days!
Hi everybody, new to the forums and new to droid - I recently upgraded from the Propel to the Captivate and so far I am loving it. With all the reviews and forums I read before deciding to buy most of my answers have been answered, but not all.
My phone was loaded with 2.2 and when I registered it with Samsung it showed a build date of feb/11 so I'm hoping that my phone has alot of the big fixes already loaded. I have noticed that the gps code listed on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732030
Does not work on my phone, I enter *#*#1472365#*# and the last * just clears the code out of my dialer... no sub-menu, no options, nothing. Any ideas how to do gps testing?
Other question, I spend alot of time off the cell network and I need a gps that works - which app would be good to use? Searching the app store there is quite a few ranging in price, most seem to have mixed reviews. Google does nothing for me since it needs the network to pull up the maps. Basically when I load up the gps it shows me in a sea of nothingness and trying to scroll the map gives me an error 'need network connection' type of message.
Also, I've noticed what looks like 2 small led's one the face of my phone, just to the left of the speaker and the ugly logo. Are these notification leds or something else?
I don't plan on rooting or flashing my phone for a while... yes yes I know, stock sucks, but like I said I was using the Samsung Propel a couple days ago and now the Captivate - I've got alot to learn and alot to get used to before I switch things around. Yes, one day I do want to switch off of stock software just not right now, thanks for the suggestion though. lol
Model SGHI897
Firmware 2.2
Baseband I897UCKB1
Kernel 2.6.32.9
froyo.uckb1
thanks in advance for the help and advice, now it's time to finish reading through the app thread and hit up the store...
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Hi everybody, new to the forums and new to droid - I recently upgraded from the Propel to the Captivate and so far I am loving it. With all the reviews and forums I read before deciding to buy most of my answers have been answered, but not all.
My phone was loaded with 2.2 and when I registered it with Samsung it showed a build date of feb/11 so I'm hoping that my phone has alot of the big fixes already loaded. I have noticed that the gps code listed on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732030
Does not work on my phone, I enter *#*#1472365#*# and the last * just clears the code out of my dialer... no sub-menu, no options, nothing. Any ideas how to do gps testing?
Other question, I spend alot of time off the cell network and I need a gps that works - which app would be good to use? Searching the app store there is quite a few ranging in price, most seem to have mixed reviews. Google does nothing for me since it needs the network to pull up the maps. Basically when I load up the gps it shows me in a sea of nothingness and trying to scroll the map gives me an error 'need network connection' type of message.
Also, I've noticed what looks like 2 small led's one the face of my phone, just to the left of the speaker and the ugly logo. Are these notification leds or something else?
I don't plan on rooting or flashing my phone for a while... yes yes I know, stock sucks, but like I said I was using the Samsung Propel a couple days ago and now the Captivate - I've got alot to learn and alot to get used to before I switch things around. Yes, one day I do want to switch off of stock software just not right now, thanks for the suggestion though. lol
Model SGHI897
Firmware 2.2
Baseband I897UCKB1
Kernel 2.6.32.9
froyo.uckb1
thanks in advance for the help and advice, now it's time to finish reading through the app thread and hit up the store...
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As for needing a GPS on without using Data there are a few but to be honest if you need it for reliable GPS, then you got the wrong device. The captivate is known for having terrible GPS and it is unrelible at best. Good enough to help you learn a new town but not good enough to get you where you need to go on time everytime. The led are the light sensors. No led Notifications with the captivte at all unless you rom a custom rom and get BLN from the app store that will light up your 4 bottom keys when you have a message.
I do have a stand alone gps, I was just hoping I'd be able to free up some pocket space with the phone - so far, it just shows a blank screen with a blue indicator and says it's accurate 'within 10 meters'. I was hoping I could find a app that provided maps and maybe help tune it a bit. Next time I'm on the network I'll play around with it and see what kind of readings it gives - even if the gps is low end, I'm still liking this phone so far... a whole lot better than the propel.
Thanks for the update, zelendel
google "android app navigation preloaded maps"
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Does not work on my phone, I enter *#*#1472365#*# and the last * just clears the code out of my dialer... no sub-menu, no options, nothing. Any ideas how to do gps testing?
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Try using *#*#3214789650#*#* for the dialer code.
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Also, I've noticed what looks like 2 small led's one the face of my phone, just to the left of the speaker and the ugly logo. Are these notification leds or something else?
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One is a proximity sensor and one is a light sensor.
Thanks for the info, I got a couple gps test apps I'm going to mess around with in a while but, I found a new problem that is driving me crazy...
I bought a usb wifi adapter - Asus n13 (b/g/n), in the hopes of using my internet for data and my phone will not connect to wifi. Even driving around town to places that offer free open wifi, my phone will not connect. It finds the wifi hotspots, pulls up the ssid, says connecting, then gets to 'assigning ip' and freezes. On my pc wifi setup, it shows a new connection and 2 seconds later disconnect.
In the phone wifi settings, it keeps showing wifi -connecting....disconnected, back to scanning, connecting in an endless loop - but it never connects. It has the ssid remembered but I cannot delete it or reset it. WPS failed to connect from either end.
Sleep Policy is off
Use Static IP is off
This is a big issue for me since I'm on the cheap att data plan.. I've tried various settings on the pc side of things, all with the same results, I've browsed the internet and done a bit of troubleshooting (ie, different usb ports, different drivers, turning on/off services, etc etc) - I think the problem is on the phone since it does not access any wifi... maybe I missed a setting somewhere?
For now I'm going to dig through the user manual again...
OK, playing around with some of windows wireless settings I've hit a new roadblock... my phone says connecting... Obtaining IP address... Disconnecting... Scanning...
That is one small step closer I think, because it wasnt trying to get an ip address earlier, it was just connecting/disconnecting.
finally! I figured it out!!!
Just for future note.... You have to go into your windows network settings, highlight your broadband AND wifi together - select bridge... restart your pc wifi software and then connect your phone, it should start right up!
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Does not work on my phone, I enter *#*#1472365#*# and the last * just clears the code out of my dialer... no sub-menu, no options, nothing. Any ideas how to do gps testing?
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You say you do not want to root the phone. But try Launcher Pro anyways to access the LbsTestMode.
1. Sign up/in to the market.
2. Download and install Launcher Pro (it says Pro but there is a FREE version, so dont worry).
3. After install, go to home screen. Long press and choose "Shortcuts"
4. In menu, choose "Activities" (yellow icon).
5. Scroll down and expand the menu "LbsTestMode". Under this is a submenu. Choose the first "LbsTestMode" under this. Yes the main menu and submenu have same name.
6. Choose Ok or whatever, and the icon will be on your Home screen.
7. If you get this far, then you are good.
Open LbstestMode:
1. At the moment you probably should just leave Application Settings to default.
2. Under "Supl/CP settings". And change as follows:
Server: supl.google.com (no "www.")
Server Port: 7276
Secure Socket: OFF
AGPS Mode : SUPL
3. Return to previous menu.
4. DELETE GPS DATA just to clear all previous data.
5. Run "Get Position Test" on top of menu.....
Good Luck !!
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Other question, I spend alot of time off the cell network and I need a gps that works - which app would be good to use? Searching the app store there is quite a few ranging in price, most seem to have mixed reviews. Google does nothing for me since it needs the network to pull up the maps. Basically when I load up the gps it shows me in a sea of nothingness and trying to scroll the map gives me an error 'need network connection' type of message.
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Yeah, Google Maps requires a network connection.....BUT when you go into Navigation mode - via the Directions menu and turning on navigation, you get navigation. YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD VOICE SYNTHESIS from the market to get voice guidance. This a good first try, IF YOUR GPS WORKS !!
Or try NAVIGON for Android ....you can buy it but also check here www.mobilism.org (ahem..ahem). I use daily, and I think it is the best routing....
EDIT: Well...about google maps, I think you need a data connection jsut to open the damn software, so you will need Navigon, Igo primo or similar...I AM ASSUMING YOU WANT ROUTING DIRECTIONS and not hiking type positioning. Then take a look at this http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/content/android-gps-software AND here http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/
Thanks again for the updates, but it seems like either Samsung or ATT has locked out the Lbs Test mode feature, both of the codes have the same result - after entering the last character it clears it out. I did get LauncherPro and am really digging it so far, but even the lbs tests dont do anything, it goes to a blank screen and just sits there... I have the status bar at the top and a totally blank screen. I even set my phone down on a box out in the yard for 30+ minutes and nothing ever came up - using the google and stock settings for the test. I'm guessing if/when I root my phone the tests will work
I started using GPS Test from Chartcross Limited and GPS Status from EclipSim - both show that my gps is accurate between 16.4 and 32.8 feet - depending on which the way the wind is blowing. I've been browsing some of the other gps/map apps but for now I'll just carry around my standard gps when I need it.
Even with the gps issues, I'm really liking this phone alot. I havent really ran into any other problems yet
At various points my Focus S seems to lose the ability to use it's data connection- either Wifi or 3G. I can't work out why- has anyone else experienced this? Web pages don't load, etc.
I installed a patch that allowed me to use Internet Sharing, I'm concerned this might have been the cause of it...
I've found that if I do not reboot my phone at least once a day I get random problems like that.
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At various points my Focus S seems to lose the ability to use it's data connection- either Wifi or 3G. I can't work out why- has anyone else experienced this? Web pages don't load, etc.
I installed a patch that allowed me to use Internet Sharing, I'm concerned this might have been the cause of it...
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I don't reboot my phone all that often. I've never seen it lose ALL data connection capability tho...
A regular power cycle doesn't hurt tho...
Can this be the issue?
I'm experiencing the same thing, but mainly when I'm connected to 3G. My phone shows it has full bars and 3G or 4G availability but I find 60% of the time my phone has little to no data going to my phone, so none of my apps or news feeds get updated or they get updated slowly. When I'm on wifi the phone works flawlessly.
I read this article,
http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/hack-fixes-mms-on-unlocked-samsung-wp7-handsets
One of the odder quirks of Windows Phone 7 to appear since the platform's launch has been the absence of Automatic Data Configuration for users who swap SIM chips and network-hop with their unlocked handsets.
ADC should let the phone communicate with the network it's connected to in order to retrieve all the settings it needs in order to use the network's services. Samsung defended disabling ADC by saying that its phones are intended to only be used with a specific carrier
Now I know this is talking about MMS, but does anyone think it's related to 3G connectivity from a different service provider?
i am having the same problem, it started 2 days ago after i unlocked my phone, at&t gave me the unlock code, i had to enable hot spot & de brand by loading a file, i don't have problem with WiFi just 4G, it will be fixed if i re start the phone.
problem for me with wifi+3G
Not sure if this is the same as the OP. I run with both WiFi and 3G enabled most of the time. Basically everything will be working fine for a while, then I'll try to open a web page from Twitter and it will time out. Sometimes retrying will work, but it will take an abnormally long time to load the page. Other times it never works, and when I go to another app (e.g. mail) and try to sync, and that will also time out. When that happens I usually turn off either WiFi or 3G, then toggle the state of the one I left on (e.g. turn 3G off, then back on), and it clears up. I've never needed to reboot the phone. I don't have ICS enabled, but my phone is fully unlocked.
I've guessed this problem was caused by a lost or bad connection on one of the wireless protocols (like WiFi), where the phone thinks it is connected to WiFi and won't switch over to the other protocol (3G).
One more thing: I'm running 8107 and I don't remember this issue occurring before the upgrade.
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mlekas said:
Not sure if this is the same as the OP. I run with both WiFi and 3G enabled most of the time. Basically everything will be working fine for a while, then I'll try to open a web page from Twitter and it will time out. Sometimes retrying will work, but it will take an abnormally long time to load the page. Other times it never works, and when I go to another app (e.g. mail) and try to sync, and that will also time out. When that happens I usually turn off either WiFi or 3G, then toggle the state of the one I left on (e.g. turn 3G off, then back on), and it clears up. I've never needed to reboot the phone. I don't have ICS enabled, but my phone is fully unlocked.
I've guessed this problem was caused by a lost or bad connection on one of the wireless protocols (like WiFi), where the phone thinks it is connected to WiFi and won't switch over to the other protocol (3G).
One more thing: I'm running 8107 and I don't remember this issue occurring before the upgrade.
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I have the EXACT same issue as you state here. The problem has existed since day one with this phone. I updated through to 8107 and the issues still exist.
So now for some interesting/good news... my dad works for a large company that has direct access to AT&T Wireless Engineers, so he got in contact with an an engineer and explained this issue as both him and I experience the same issues. The engineer was able to get a hold of a Samsung Focus S and experienced the same problems for himself. He then escalated the issue directly to Samsung who in-turn escalated this to Microsoft. Apparently Microsoft claimed the issue was theirs and they are now working on an update to rectify the problem. Samsung also apparently has some updates that they were going to push but have since held off on pushing them until Microsoft has the fix for this data issue fixed.
I've been so frustrated by these issues and the lack of information regarding them that I thought you might be interested in knowing that Samsung, Microsoft, and AT&T ARE working to get the problem resolved.
Wow! This is really great news as I am having the exact same problem. I usually just on and back off Airplane mode and that fixes it, but its a real hassle. So, the word is that Samsung is, possibly, combining all the current issues like this data, the extra settings/quirky display, and the 8107/disappearing keyboard all in to one?
matt
The AT&T engineer didn't say what was going to be included in the Samsung update, just that Samsung was holding off on releasing the update until after Microsoft supplied a fix for the data issues. Hopefully Samsung's update fixes all of the Focus S quirks (data issues, delayed keyboard sounds, quirky display/auto brightness) in one shot.
Thanks for posting this, i feel better that Microsoft & Samsung are working on fixing this issue.
Any updates/news about this specific issue? I have the exact issue with my Focus S since I got my phone
I too have been having this issue and still haven't found a solution. I hope Samsung and Microsoft come up with a solution soon because it is very irritating.
Keep this post updated
trupajay said:
I too have been having this issue and still haven't found a solution. I hope Samsung and Microsoft come up with a solution soon because it is very irritating.
Keep this post updated
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Am I mistaken...but the majority of people posting in this thread, have the problem after installing something non standard?
8107 is not released by Samsung/AT&T, so the possibility that an associated file is not included, does exist.
Was the hotspot patch and official release, or was it intended for sideload or something?
I'm just curious. I had the luxary to have my Dell Venue Pro sent to Microsoft and examined by the Test and OEM team for WP. This was several months ago. They were able to determine I had used the force update trick to update my Device. From pieces of various emails, I was able determine the update included multiple files. The multiple files consisted of Device specific instructions and additional files needed for the that operator, in addition to the Update provided by MS.
If this is the case, forcing an update into place may indeed load the update, but it might not include other needed files.
Now, I'm not an expert, a dev or anything else important. I cannot validate that what I said is true. But, i do have the benefit of having my older device looked at by MS several months ago. This does not prove 2+2=4. But it does raise enough doubt in my mind that I won't be foruce updating my devices until alot more people get a look at this methodology and perhaps come up with some answers, or at least explanations.
Does the internet connection issue appear only after the forced 8107 update?
I had been using a Chevron-unlocked Samsung Focus S on the 7720 and had experienced no issues. Just updated to 8107 following Heathcliff74's method so I hope this issue doesn't start to plague me.
Also, has anyone had success with voluptuary's wifi internet connection sharing and interop-unlock method? I am hesitant to apply that hack exactly because of worries about issues with internet...
I'm a big chicken. I am just going to wait for AT&T to release the update. I just have this funny feeling that there's a little something extra included with the at&t update. I've done plenty of customizing over the years, but just have a feeling about this. I do wish they would step on it, though.
matt
Sent from my SGH-i937 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Extra as in something to block out interop unlocks (bad) or firmware updates (good)? Definitely hoping for a camera firmware upgrade.....
armodons said:
Extra as in something to block out interop unlocks (bad) or firmware updates (good)? Definitely hoping for to get a camera firmware upgrade.....
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when I said extra, I meant a focus s specific file that might act as a customization or configuration file. I don't think a block file of any sort might be included. But I do know that at&t is proprietary enough to want a unique identifier of some sort. In Gen 1, at&t had special builds just for them, turning on or off features. I know the hd7 had a specific 'config' type file, as did the venue pro. Would I call these extra files? No. I would call them required files. Build 8107 was a single build for WP. Do you think that all phones with mango had the same needs, samex files, same configs? Or is it possible that a related file acted as a config or control.
I'm not smart enough to know for sure. My gut says...maybe. .
Same Problem
Any news on this? I am having the same issue on my Focus S
gravitynoise said:
Any news on this? I am having the same issue on my Focus S
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We just need AT&T to release the update. That's all. Rumor is all comes with the Tango update.
matt
Sent from my SGH-i937 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
I hope so. Thanks for the fast response
My Google Maps timeline is not recorded correctly. If I visit six places
during a day, maybe only three places are recorded on my timeline.
Also, the time I spent in each place is not correct either. I've tried all
settings, to no avail. It's perhaps not the end of the world, but I use
the data from the timeline in my travel bills, so it's very annoying.
Anyone experiencing the same, or similar abominations? What
could be wrong? Any settings I've missed? Is it a regional thing?
Is there a way to force the GPS to be used more frequently?
Any input would be much appreciated....
Looking at my Timeline, it seems to be about the same as my old phone. (ie - a bit weird and spotty)
But - you could try locking Maps in memory from the multitasking screen and see if that helps?
Thanks.
I'll try it out, although it shouldn't really be necessary....?
My previous phone (Nexus 6) wasn't spotless either
but this starts to look like some kind of bad joke.
Today I visited 4 places, but none of them was
recorded. Only the travel (car) was recorded.
Any more suggestions....anyone...?
blackalice said:
You could try locking Maps in memory from the multitasking screen and see if that helps?
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Update; unfortunately, it didn't help.
It seems that the GPS is very little used, when
looking at the battery use history. I use the "high
precision" setting, so I don't know what to try next.
Anyone have any more suggestions...?
I have the same problem on my Redmi 9 Pro. Didn't find any solution yet.
My workaround is using http://gpslogger.app and letting it locate once per minute and upload the data to my Google drive. Thus location timeline becomes reasonable accurate.
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What apn settings are you using for At&t? You had to manually put them in? I have the chinese version also on at&t and my data seems slow at times...
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Awesome write up as I am considering using this phone as my daily driver if it is that good as I'm not really a fan of Samsung these days. Cant decide to get the Chinese version or wait for the global version but reading this and you are using AT&T as well it seems the Chinese version might be the way to go anyway. You have any issues setting up the phone or just pop in sim and go?
For the google pay problem go to NFC setting and set to HCE Wallet
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Awesome write up as I am considering using this phone as my daily driver if it is that good as I'm not really a fan of Samsung these days. Cant decide to get the Chinese version or wait for the global version but reading this and you are using AT&T as well it seems the Chinese version might be the way to go anyway. You have any issues setting up the phone or just pop in sim and go?
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Nope, literally just popped the sim in and boom. Service.
jirka607 said:
For the google pay problem go to NFC setting and set to HCE Wallet
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Thanks for the reply, is there anyway you can send me a link or a copy of those apn settings? When I find them online and enter them, I save them and then they just disappear... Thanks!
ajschill77 said:
Thanks for the reply, is there anyway you can send me a link or a copy of those apn settings? When I find them online and enter them, I save them and then they just disappear... Thanks!
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Such a nice thread man !
Which color u picked?
avetny said:
Such a nice thread man !
Which color u picked?
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I got the white due to the black looking like a finger print magnet.
Forgot to ask do you get volte and or calls over WiFi? Did you have manually enter the codes thru dialer to enable these options?
sc954rr said:
Forgot to ask do you get volte and or calls over WiFi? Did you have manually enter the codes thru dialer to enable these options?
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I do get VoLTE but it's not HD Voice. I don't think wifi calling will work but I also haven't tried. From what I read last year about the mi 10 ultra CN model on ATT it didn't work.
I'd like to add. This phone is the the first time wireless charging has ever made sense to me. I got the 80w Xiaomi charger on Trading Shenzhen.
It's s complete game changer knowing you can just slap your phone down quickly and top off at anytime the same speed the wired charging would be.
What internet speeds you having with the device comparing with other global devices?
5G you got normally?
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What internet speeds you having with the device comparing with other global devices?
5G you got normally?
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I don't have 5G in my area. But my LTE speeds are 50-150 mpbs with this device which is great.
Anybody managed to change the default launcher while keeping the gestures instead of on screen buttons?
boober78 said:
Anybody managed to change the default launcher while keeping the gestures instead of on screen buttons?
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That doesn't work on China nor global.
It's also bugged to hell on every other OEM including Samsung
jmikepr said:
That doesn't work on China nor global.
It's also bugged to hell on every other OEM including Samsung
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Samsung bugged? I have t really noticed. You can customize Samsung as much as you want. Default launcher bothers me though. It's crappy we need to wait a week and all the personalization goes to drain as it's better to set up from scratch on xiaomi eu. And the missing notifications...
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Here is my first update a little under 24 hours later with the China Mi 11 Ultra on ATT in the US.
1. This is a freaking beast of a phone. Completely worth the hype.
2. The China ROM is extremely usable. So much so I am considering using it full time. However, I did go ahead and start the 165 hour or whatever bootloader unlock process to unlock and flash .EU or Global if needed.
3.Basically all google services work flawlessly. Google Assistant triggers via hot word, opens up whatever is needed, etc. YouTube, YouTube music, etc.
4. Service with ATT has been shockingly good despite not having LTE band 66. ATT has no 5G in my market so I cannot speak to that. However, LTE has been fast. I live in a more rural part of the US than many of you could imagine, and I travel through some extremely rural areas. (I am talking driving past a field of 400 cows). I pull 50-150 mpbs download speed everywhere I check. While driving through that mega rural area I was on a phone call the whole time, and the quality was fine and did not drop at all.
5. If you are new to MIUI you need to know a few things. Go into every app that you care about's settings. Enable auto start and turn off MiUI battery saver. Then go into the security app, settings button at the top right. Click boost speed. ADD EVERY APP you want notifications from, along with the steps I mentioned above. MIUI is like a splash of cold water on your face if you are not used to a Chinese OEM. However, once you LEARN to play by its rules, and tweak. Basically, all of your quirky problems can be resolved. Just give it some time. Google problems, look them up on reddit. Most likely there is a way to tweak MIUI to stop doing something annoying you don't want it to do (such as virus scanning new apps). Be prepared to spend a good bit of time de-chinafying your ROM. The western and eastern market have vastly different taste in how Android should function.
6. The camera is amazing. Took some amazing photos of my kids. The shutter isn't quite as fast as my Pixel 4 xl, so there is some chance of motion blur. HOWEVER, its NOWHERE near as bad as Samsung's shutter lag and motion blur on moving objects. I would say with my s21 ultra and every Samsung before 3/5 photos of kids were unusable due to motion blur. On the Mi 11 Ultra is maybe 1/8-9 photos is a bit blurry if my kids are really moving.
7. All my banking apps work without issue. Specifically American Express.
8. It charges BLAZING fast. I went from 1% to fully charged in under an hour. Although I did not time it. The battery lasts a much longer time than the Global Mi 11 I tried a month ago. I have 2.5 hours of SOT today and still have 70% battery.
Here are some issues I have run into within 24 hours. None of them are major, but I figured I would note them.
1. I cannot get visual voicemail to work. Either through the Google Dialer app on Beta (Which literally works on every single phone on ATT that I have tried with) nor the ATT visual voicemail app. I am not giving up on this one as I think I can still fix it.
2. Google Pay fired up without a hitch, let me add cards flawlessly. However, when I went to use it at the grocery store. The NFC would scan, the phone would say "leave network connected while paying"(or something similar) and then the terminal would say transaction failed. I did this a few times and it happened every time. I'm not ready to say it doesn't work but I was done holding up the line. I just paid with my physical card and moved on. I will update if I can fix it.
3. Bluetooth behavior to my car, while making calls with audio output has been extremely buggy. It doesn't seem to matter if I toggle it from Bluetooth, to speaker to earpiece. It's like the audio gets lost. It doesn't happen every time either. It's just a buggy mess when it does. I'm wondering if it's some kind of output bug with my car and my Bluetooth Samsung watch and the phone doesn't know where to output the audio. Will update this with more troubleshooting.
I will update this thread as I spend more time with the device. AMA.
EDIT: Also to save some headaches. If you have a Samsung Watch. You need to change settings on all three apps. The wear app, the "watch(insert model) plug in app" and the samsung accessory app. Turn autostart on for all of them. Turn off battery optimization. Then go into security > Settings > Speed boost. Add all three to your speed boost. If you don't, every time you clear your recent apps the watch will disconnect.
Edit 2: Gpay is now working thanks to a tip from user: jirka607. Switch default wallet to HCE.
Edit 3: I've given up on visual voicemail. Just set missed calls to forward to Google Voice where I can check voicemail "visually" via the app.
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Question for you. I bought the global version of the Mi 11 Ultra. Am waiting for delivery. I also have the Samsung S21 Ultra Exynos version. I have not been impressed with the camera of the s21 ultra especially indoor pics. A lot of noise in indoor pics. Do you think Mi 11 Ultra has a better camera?