Hello,
I'm wondering if there is any applications (free) that monitors EDGE / GPRS usage, and hopefully logs them aswell.
Had a tiny application "minimoni" for my blackberry and it really was great to know how much you actually used.
Cheers
Try Spb GPRS Monitor. It does exactly what you need. Monitors traffic, logs it and works perfectly with EDGE.
Make sure you download the latest version and also that it mentions "Spb" as well because simple GPRS Monitor (another application) doesn't seem to work properly on the Diamond (it loses all recorded data after soft reset).
or use second today together with battery status.
CarpeNoctum said:
Try Spb GPRS Monitor. It does exactly what you need. Monitors traffic, logs it and works perfectly with EDGE.
Make sure you download the latest version and also that it mentions "Spb" as well because simple GPRS Monitor (another application) doesn't seem to work properly on the Diamond (it loses all recorded data after soft reset).
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Got hold of Spb, works fine. ty
It comes on the Apllication CD with the phone.
Its a good application but not free
Hello,
Yes, it is free. It comes with the Diamond.
Philippe
Hum... Depends who sold you the diamond apparently! I bought mine from Orange France, and on the CD that came with it, I have a folder called "Additional Applications" .... but it's EMPTY If someone could PM me to help me out here, that would be great!
free from orange
thats a 1st!
Free from Orange? In the UK? Where?
Oh, and will this application monitor all usage? I.e. GPRS, 3G, HSPDA etc.? Sorry if that's a stupid question.
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I'm considering a GPS for the Tilt and am looking for some recommendations on what programs work well for some of you. However, I do not want one that uses ATT data since I'm wifi only have no use for the ATT data plan. On a side note I keep getting a message saying the current GPS software on the phone is out of date. This is the GPS software that came with the phone. How do I disable this and or remove the program to stop this annoying message. I unchecked tell me when software is out of date but I still get those damn messages.
The notification is from QuickGPS, which caches a small database of satellite position/orbit info to facilitate faster GPS fixes. Just run it and let it download the updated data.
Since you don't want a data plan, your only option is to pony up the money and buy something like TomTom or Garmin or another commercial, standalone navigation map.
Anything free like Google Maps or Live Search needs a data connection to push the map data, so unless you have your own mobile satellite wifi hotspot with you, you need one of the standalone commercial apps.
gwnorth said:
The notification is from QuickGPS, which caches a small database of satellite position/orbit info to facilitate faster GPS fixes. Just run it and let it download the updated data.
Since you don't want a data plan, your only option is to pony up the money and buy something like TomTom or Garmin or another commercial, standalone navigation map.
Anything free like Google Maps or Live Search needs a data connection to push the map data, so unless you have your own mobile satellite wifi hotspot with you, you need one of the standalone commercial apps.
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I think that you are advising him to:
1. connect to the internet and
2. download data
He has specifically said that he does not have a data plan - this means that every week (when the data goes out of date) he will pay a siginificant sum to get this data.
I agree that he will need to get TomTom (my recommendation) or some other simlar program. But without a data plan he should not download the Quick GPS data in my opinion.
Bill
Thanks for the info. I figured I'd need something along the lines of tom Tom. Is there a monthly fee on something like Tom Tom? How is it installed? Cab file? Is there any way to completely kill that Quick GPS. As I said I told it not to inform me when it's out of date but it still does. This is getting to be annoying.
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Thanks for the info. I figured I'd need something along the lines of tom Tom. Is there a monthly fee on something like Tom Tom? How is it installed? Cab file? Is there any way to completely kill that Quick GPS. As I said I told it not to inform me when it's out of date but it still does. This is getting to be annoying.
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Tomtom (and the purchased NAV programs that do not use internet data) have no monthly fee (you will however have to pay to update your maps - probably yearly)
I do not know how to turn off that notification - possibly look at add/remove programs and remove quickGPS?
Bill
whk said:
I think that you are advising him to:
1. connect to the internet and
2. download data
He has specifically said that he does not have a data plan - this means that every week (when the data goes out of date) he will pay a siginificant sum to get this data.
I agree that he will need to get TomTom (my recommendation) or some other simlar program. But without a data plan he should not download the Quick GPS data in my opinion.
Bill
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So, your saying he cannot connect to the internet with wifi and downlad a simple little file?? Turn off auto updates in QuickGPS and just update it manually once a week when on wifi - what's so hard about that?
FuSchnickens said:
Thanks for the info. I figured I'd need something along the lines of tom Tom. Is there a monthly fee on something like Tom Tom? How is it installed? Cab file? Is there any way to completely kill that Quick GPS. As I said I told it not to inform me when it's out of date but it still does. This is getting to be annoying.
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Start QuickGPS, then menu -> options and uncheck the option to autoupdate.
TomTom can be installed just like any other application, with a cab file. But the Maps are usually huge which can be loaded onto a Storage card. There is no monthly fee or data requirements but the initial price maybe expensive. (Not quite sure on the last line )
Regards,
Carty..
even still he is going to need a data plan or it is going to take him dumb long to get a fix with out quick gps. Unless he uses his wifi every 6 days.
Don't know about anyone else but im in the habit of leaving my Kaiser connected to my main PC when im not using it so it's always synced and quickgps just downloads the data then.
On a note about which GPS software to recommend, i'd go for IGO8 over TomTom.
To me it just seems a lot slicker even over TomTom 7.
Of course it doesn't come with things like Mapshare (which I can't get working yet for TomTom 7 even after reading the threads) and i've yet to work out how to download TomTom POI's from pocketgpsworld and convert them for IGO8 but I love tinkering with it and finding out how to do things.
Igo is just for the UK right?
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So, your saying he cannot connect to the internet with wifi and downlad a simple little file?? Turn off auto updates in QuickGPS and just update it manually once a week when on wifi - what's so hard about that?
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AHHHH!!!! WIFI - sure - should work with no problem - if I were him though I would make sure that I search for how to turn off getting data accidentally - he still wants to turn off his popup and I don't know how to do that - do you?
Bill
ChumleyEX said:
Igo is just for the UK right?
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nope, i have used it with US maps before. went back to TomTom.
whk said:
AHHHH!!!! WIFI - sure - should work with no problem - if I were him though I would make sure that I search for how to turn off getting data accidentally - he still wants to turn off his popup and I don't know how to do that - do you?
Bill
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In options, if you turn off auto-update and the reminder the data has expired, that should do it.
If he does like cotc2001 does and has it hooked up to a PC regularly, then leave the auto-download via Actice Sync checked to get regular updates when connected.
Tom Tom 6 and Google Maps Combination
If you're a newcomer or person who gravitate towards stability or functionality like me, you're better off with Tom Tom V6. It's extremely user friendly and very stable in most, if not all, cooked roms. Most other GPS softwares are not as functional, require tweaks and tricks to make it work, clash with other installed apps (ie HTC Home, etc). IGO 8, to me, is eye candy (similar to the eye-phone, lol), and a severe memory hog to the point it'll make your device reboot. The time it takes most people to get most GPS apps working correctly on their device might as well cook up several Diamond or Kaiser roms, lol, for that matter. Tom Tom V7 (I read) is good, but it's still relatively new and require tweaks as well. When it comes to GPS, it is, in my humble opinion, that a GPS app/software (PDA/PNA) should be stable, functional, user friendly, and more importantly it's RELIABLE. Believe that!!!.
If you want simple, clear cut, easy to read directions with/without voice, and stability ... Tom Tom 6 is the way to go and require no tweaking or editing of any kind like the others. I would also recommend the latest version Google Maps (require data plan) as well. It's a good combo and they compliment each other nicely.
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Start QuickGPS, then menu -> options and uncheck the option to autoupdate.
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All the items in this path are unchecked. I'm still getting those stupid messages when I've told it not to notify me when updates are required.
whk said:
AHHHH!!!! WIFI - sure - should work with no problem - if I were him though I would make sure that I search for how to turn off getting data accidentally - he still wants to turn off his popup and I don't know how to do that - do you?
Bill
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I have NODATA installed and running on the phone so I've disabled all connections to ATT Data. This does prevent me from accidently getting data correct?
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Start QuickGPS, then menu -> options and uncheck the option to autoupdate.
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That dams message popped up again. The following choices are under the above path and all 3 are unchecked.
1)Remind me when data expires
2)Auto download when data expires
3)Auto download when connected to PC via activesync
I repeat all 3 are unchecked. Why is this update message still terrorizing me?
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That dams message popped up again. The following choices are under the above path and all 3 are unchecked.
1)Remind me when data expires
2)Auto download when data expires
3)Auto download when connected to PC via activesync
I repeat all 3 are unchecked. Why is this update message still terrorizing me?
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Not sure, my Tilt doesn't behave that way. Did you soft reset after unchecking them? The notifications is set by a registry key, so maybe it's not getting reset correctly?
After doing it I did turn it on & off ( soft reset). Can't I just uninstall this piece of &%$# quick gps? There's nothing listed for it under remove programs.
Is there any software that will track 3G data usage (and not wifi)? i'm thinking about getting the tethering plan with ATT, but i need to stay within 5GB/month so anyway to track how much i've used would be great!
SPB GPRS Monitor.
wireless.att.com
login
click the data tab.
thanks guys!
I'm using Battery status to track my data use.
It can be found here.
GPRS Monitoring CAB
Here, try this one
hi
i have installed in htc hd2 it slow down the operation. Can anybody suggest me good software except spb monitor
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Here, try this one
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hi
i installed in htc hd2 it hangs. any body can help me
hi,
i came from nokia n82 where the gps functions are great.. for x1, with its google maps, i am not even sure if gps is working..
anyway can i access the gps? on/off or view data like speed moving.. alttitude etc.. these are available in n82
p/s btw is anyone's xperia slightly warm to touch? i even suspect that perhaps the gps is not off or something.. or exploding battery???
leobox1 said:
hi,
i came from nokia n82 where the gps functions are great.. for x1, with its google maps, i am not even sure if gps is working..
anyway can i access the gps? on/off or view data like speed moving.. alttitude etc.. these are available in n82
p/s btw is anyone's xperia slightly warm to touch? i even suspect that perhaps the gps is not off or something.. or exploding battery???
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I had the same experience when I used Wayfinder on my X1. After I closed the program it seemed like it continued to work and the phone got really hot. I also noticed that the battery was drained really fast. I had to reset my phone to get it into normal temparature. I suspected also that the gps was running.
I havn't had any trouble using the Google maps tough. I will try another program soon (TomTom) and remove Wayfinder wich is only a trial anyway.
anyone knows of a freeware program that allows you to see gps data? things like speed or location or altitude.. like the nokia ones?
leobox1 said:
anyone knows of a freeware program that allows you to see gps data? things like speed or location or altitude.. like the nokia ones?
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The GPS status function in Vodfone Find and Go does it on mine, but I'm not sure on a non-Vodafone one.
TomTom 7 shows you all the data.
There is TrekBuddy, a freeware j2me for gps data/mapping, and in this thread they talk how to make it work with xperia.
i found this RichesseGPS 2.0...
however it fails to detect my gps..
ask me for which com and baud etc
anyone knows ? for the x1
COM 4 - 9600 baud
mine only gets warm when i hold it, and then just the back cover, nothing inside
gps cycle computer on the diamond forums, doesnt do full screen (designed for vga so the bottom is blank) but works flawlessly
There is this new gps mapping software available on Xperia. I have tried on it and it really works. The name is "Sportypal" and is free of charge.
Use the navigation panel. It shows you speed and stuff. No map though.
NoniGPS Plot... works a treat and shows great detail as to GPS data... http://aeguerre.free.fr/Public/PocketPC/NoniGPSPlot/EN/index.php
There are some articles on GPS regarding Xperia X1
http://xperia-x1.com/
Hi!
Has anyone tried to do geocaching with Diamond2 GPS? Anyone knows if static navigation can be disabled?
Thanks
boltPT said:
Hi!
Has anyone tried to do geocaching with Diamond2 GPS? Anyone knows if static navigation can be disabled?
Thanks
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I'm gonna get my TD2 tomorow morning.
I think it should work with the right app.
I'll post my findings here.
Grtz, mayen
some news? static navigation possible? does it show low speeds about 2km/h and updates small changes of coordinates when walking ? someone tried geocaching?
im thinking up buying it if it is usable for geocaching.
thx & greetings
bubbas
I use mine to do geocaching using MemoryMap works great
Geocaching software
I didn't use my TD2 for geocaching yet...
But i allready installed some apps:
GCz (for Geocaching) for WM5/WM6 (freeware)
and
VITO Navigator II 1.33 (shareware)
They both work good on my TD2.
Another thumbs up for GCz here. I have been using It and it works great, quick and easy to use.
so you switched static navigation off? does it show very low speeds and when u walk around slowly?
thanks for your responses!
greetings
bubbas
I already got my TD2! I tried BeeLineGPS and the results were great as opposed to my experiments with a Touch 3G. Low speed and small distances are now detected.
Seems like this device is ready for some serious geocaching
thank you very much for your response! i'll be soon with td2 on geocaching tour then
GCz is a great app but I can't get it to work with my TD2 on a 3G connection. It works fine at home on WiFi.
Anyone else have this problem?
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GCz is a great app but I can't get it to work with my TD2 on a 3G connection. It works fine at home on WiFi.
Anyone else have this problem?
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Works fine on my TD2, it just takes a very long before nearby caches ar downloaded and displayed.
Any errormessages?
mayen said:
Works fine on my TD2, it just takes a very long before nearby caches ar downloaded and displayed.
Any errormessages?
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The message I'm getting at the moment is "Cache not found", previously I was getting the error "Internet open url failed", but this is when my connection wasn't working in any application.
It's strange as I can use the 3G/HSDPA connection in other apps without issue and when I switch back to WiFi GCz works a treat.
GCz proxy
AmazingMonkey said:
The message I'm getting at the moment is "Cache not found", previously I was getting the error "Internet open url failed", but this is when my connection wasn't working in any application.
It's strange as I can use the 3G/HSDPA connection in other apps without issue and when I switch back to WiFi GCz works a treat.
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I'm not sure if this is the solutium, but it's worth trying :
GCz uses a proxyserver: Menu> Option> Proxy Setting
Try unchecking "Use Proxy", or use your own / another proxy.
just wondering if you guys can help
i get the error message
COM port open failed
[COM0: 4800]
any ideas?
The GPS on the TD2 is on COM4, not COM0, so you need to configure your app for the correct port.
Filbert
Thnaks mate that's done the trick
I found a very nice freeware geocaching application ... its optimized for touchscreen and has many features, although still in development:
http://www.getcachebox.net/_index.html
Looks nice on D2, but still didn't try it in the field.
Thought could be intresting for some other people ...
greetings
bubbas
My carrier wants me to pay 1000 dollar for having downloaded a large file that made me exceed the datalimit on 1 gigabyte. I have never downloaded this file, but cannot prove it because I lack a program that monitors the traffic on the phone. Can you please give some advice on programs that monitors the datatraffic, both freeware and software. I wish to see the amount of data transferred through the phone in an easy way.
PS. I did convince the carrier for this time, and did not need to pay...but I am afraid that something like this will happen again.
with your TP should come a software (included in CDs that came with your phone) called SPB GPRS monitor
good luck
This is the one I'm using:
http://www.spbsoftware.com/pocketpc-software/wirelessmonitor/
Thank you both for your answers! I did not have the SPB GPRS Monitor on the CD that came with the phone, but I downloaded it for 20 dollars and it works perfectly!
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Thank you both for your answers! I did not have the SPB GPRS Monitor on the CD that came with the phone, but I downloaded it for 20 dollars and it works perfectly!
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You can use it in trial mode for 30 days. I did this on a recent trip abroad and it worked quite well. At $20 it's pricey, but works a charm.
Just my .02, your data charges may vary....