Apparently there is no way to rename bluetooth devices in Android? This seems a little odd to me so perhaps I'm missing something. However if I'm not, is there a file I can manually change on a rooted device?
I can't speak for a stock build (or really anything other than my current ROM), but there is an option in CM7 to change the Bluetooth Device Name. Whether it's specific to CM7 or Gingerbread or what, I can't say. But it is at Settings --> Bluetooth Settings --> Device name.
Bluetooth devices that are connected / on the "paired" list? No, there isn't. On the other hand, I don't know on what phone there is.
The name of the phone itself? Of course there is.
Sorry for any confusion, yes I'm trying to rename devices that my phone syncs with, not my phone itself.
Searching Google it appears to be asked many times but there are no answers. For most people it likely wont be an issue but for those of us who have multiples of the same devices and are unable to rename those devices its a p.i.t.a.
AverageCanadian said:
Sorry for any confusion, yes I'm trying to rename devices that my phone syncs with, not my phone itself.
Searching Google it appears to be asked many times but there are no answers. For most people it likely wont be an issue but for those of us who have multiples of the same devices and are unable to rename those devices its a p.i.t.a.
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Then it looks like Jack_R1's answer stands. I, too, cannot recall any phone that I've ever seen to have this option, and I've owned a lot of phones.
There may be an app that manages bluetooth connections...?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
codesplice said:
Then it looks like Jack_R1's answer stands. I, too, cannot recall any phone that I've ever seen to have this option, and I've owned a lot of phones.
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actually there are many phones that do this. I had the blackberry before the droid and it was a standard function. Even simple phones like the razor have this function. I too use multiple bluetooth devices of the same type and it is hard for me to see which is which without the option to rename somehow
codesplice said:
I, too, cannot recall any phone that I've ever seen to have this option, and I've owned a lot of phones.
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BUMP..
My HD2 will let me use different names for the two identical bluetooth headsets I use if I boot into winmo (I used to call them old and new to easily distinguish between them) but all the Android roms I've tried on the HD2 wont offer this feature which is a real pain when you're looking at 2 headsets wondering which one is connected...surely someone's found a way to do this by now?
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I have had this 10 buttons for comm manager cab installed for a while and i find it to be of great use.
..But...I dont know what some of these things do.
1. What is IP Phone?
2. Why doesnt the 3G switch do anything? it always shows as off.
3. What does turning beam on and off do?
4. Ive installed ICS and the modem link switch is cool, but dont i need to hack my phone so verizon doesnt choke me chicken?
5. Why is it when i click to turn on Direct Push, active sync opens?
Thanks and sandwiches,
*Darth Groper*
Are U Serious??
YL Groper said:
I have had this 10 buttons for comm manager cab installed for a while and i find it to be of great use.
..But...I dont know what some of these things do.
1. What is IP Phone?
2. Why doesnt the 3G switch do anything? it always shows as off.
3. What does turning beam on and off do?
4. Ive installed ICS and the modem link switch is cool, but dont i need to hack my phone so verizon doesnt choke me chicken?
5. Why is it when i click to turn on Direct Push, active sync opens?
Thanks and sandwiches,
*Darth Groper*
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Just a couple of small suggestions that may answer your questions.
When u got ur phone and opened the box somewhere in there you should have found the manual. It has great details on what the comm manager buttons do. Now it may not cover all the extra buttons that your cab installed but it will help. Read it.
Google is your friend. Where ever you got the cab file from should have told you who made it. Search on their nick and you should find details on the extra buttons.
....um....are you serious?
BlueAnt1958 said:
Just a couple of small suggestions that may answer your questions.
When u got ur phone and opened the box somewhere in there you should have found the manual. It has great details on what the comm manager buttons do. Now it may not cover all the extra buttons that your cab installed but it will help. Read it.
Google is your friend. Where ever you got the cab file from should have told you who made it. Search on their nick and you should find details on the extra buttons.
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Okay, Less the Microsoft direct push, the touch pro manual would not say how these other buttons function. I only asked because it was on topic. why would beam be in my manual if my phone doesn’t have IR?
Second, if you don’t know the answers don’t say "google it" to feed your superiority trip. I’ve been googling it since the 90's. Ive tried googling "IP Phone" with the touch pro, and found dirt. Ive tried locating the original thread to ask the creator, and cant find it.
So...the manual wont help......Google has nothing....and I can’t find the original thread. So im left with my last option...
...Which is to post in a forum and risk getting chewed on by an ant with a big head (who most likely doesnt know the answers anyway) just to get some insight. Additionally, ive searched this site, and ppcgeeks aswell.
Sure i could have googled beam, but i thought i could get some quick answers all relating to the same subject.
"sure groper, Ip phone is for using your phone as a headset for skype on a pc. Beam is RF, which isnt on your phone. etc..."
"cool man, thanks for making my day easier"
Remember, forums are set up for information and help. I have legitimate questions that ive searched and still need answers. If you don’t want to help, then don’t bother posting.
YL Groper said:
I have had this 10 buttons for comm manager cab installed for a while and i find it to be of great use.
..But...I dont know what some of these things do.
1. What is IP Phone?
2. Why doesnt the 3G switch do anything? it always shows as off.
3. What does turning beam on and off do?
4. Ive installed ICS and the modem link switch is cool, but dont i need to hack my phone so verizon doesnt choke me chicken?
5. Why is it when i click to turn on Direct Push, active sync opens?
Thanks and sandwiches,
*Darth Groper*
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1. Internet Calling I.E. Skype
2. You Have verizion right?
3. Bluetooth.
4. ?
5. Thats kind of self explanatory.
Got another question pertaining to your original questions? Ask, and I will try my best to answer them in this thread.
YL Groper said:
2. Why doesnt the 3G switch do anything? it always shows as off.
3. What does turning beam on and off do?
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2 -> it switches between GSM und UMTS (3G)
3 -> same as Settings -> Connections -> Beam -> Receive all incoming beams.
I think it must be enabled to receive incoming bluetooth beams.
YL Groper said:
I have had this 10 buttons for comm manager cab installed for a while and i find it to be of great use.
..But...I dont know what some of these things do.
1. What is IP Phone?
2. Why doesnt the 3G switch do anything? it always shows as off.
3. What does turning beam on and off do?
4. Ive installed ICS and the modem link switch is cool, but dont i need to hack my phone so verizon doesnt choke me chicken?
5. Why is it when i click to turn on Direct Push, active sync opens?
Thanks and sandwiches,
*Darth Groper*
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1. VOiP (Not for a headset for Skype but actual skype itself)
2. Verizon uses CDMA not 3g, so does not apply to you
3. works with lightsaber.cab and garagedooropener.cab
4. Verizon chokes chickens? Sounds like a personal issue. If it's that big of a deal I'd look into a proxy or something, not sure if that would help
5. If you needed Direct Push you would know the answer or have an IT guy to ask. Of which I are neither
Sandwich please!!!
On a sidenote, there are alot better comm managers out there might want to look into the Raphael CDMA threads for stuff that people use with Verizon and the Touch Pro. GSM devices such as ATT and Tmobile are different hardware wise then those of verizon and sprint(?) which use CDMA as radio frequencies. Hope this helps
wshader said:
3. works with lightsaber.cab and garagedooropener.cab
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Thats funny.
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Thats funny.
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so what's the correct answer? It does not switch on BT, at least not in my ROM...
thats sounds like the comm manager I want...were did you find it at?
stan23 said:
so what's the correct answer? It does not switch on BT, at least not in my ROM...
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on mine it does, rc3
Geez Louise
YL Groper said:
Okay, Less the Microsoft direct push, the touch pro manual would not say how these other buttons function. I only asked because it was on topic. why would beam be in my manual if my phone doesn’t have IR?
Second, if you don’t know the answers don’t say "google it" to feed your superiority trip. I’ve been googling it since the 90's. Ive tried googling "IP Phone" with the touch pro, and found dirt. Ive tried locating the original thread to ask the creator, and cant find it.
So...the manual wont help......Google has nothing....and I can’t find the original thread. So im left with my last option...
...Which is to post in a forum and risk getting chewed on by an ant with a big head (who most likely doesnt know the answers anyway) just to get some insight. Additionally, ive searched this site, and ppcgeeks aswell.
Sure i could have googled beam, but i thought i could get some quick answers all relating to the same subject.
"sure groper, Ip phone is for using your phone as a headset for skype on a pc. Beam is RF, which isnt on your phone. etc..."
"cool man, thanks for making my day easier"
Remember, forums are set up for information and help. I have legitimate questions that ive searched and still need answers. If you don’t want to help, then don’t bother posting.
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So you got a cab from someone that you cannot trace. You then loaded it to your $1,000.00 phone without knowing what all the functions are.
Now you are giving me grief because I suggested (in an attempt to help you help yourself) that you google for the cab or the guy who made it as most of the software developers on XDA usually give information on what their software does.
Your response was pretty much what I expected and why I did not give you the direct answers. You want to be molly coddled and fed fairy floss, call HTC. They will at least pretend to give a ****.
KD8DNS said:
on mine it does, rc3
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I'm using RC3, too, but have a look at the screenshot.
I only touched "Beam"...
You can't receave files via Bluetooth if you disable Beam, don't know why this thing is still there, I think it comes from the times of IR.
Ordered HD7 should have in a few days.
I got the Tmobile version if that makes a difference.
1. Do the apps purchased in market for HD2 be compatible with HD7?
2. Does HD7 have the ability to act as a wifi router like the HD2 does?
3. Do they use the same charging plug?
Thank you to who ever provides answers and not flame.
I have sat here over and hour reading these threads, not clear answers to what I am asking.
I do wish some one would do a feature by feature comparison of the two phones. I got this one simply because I am tired of the lag and problems with my HD2. I know we can flash roms and all that, not to my skills or time frame, i need a phone that the developers provide what every phone should have, if this one does not offer that, then back to nokia we go .
Thank you again.
Hi,
1: No it is a completely different marketplace and apps for Windows Mobile 6.5 are not compatible with Windows Phone 7.
2: No, at the moment you cannot use the phone as a Wifi Router although that may be possible in the future.
3: I'm not too sure, the HD7 uses a micro USB port. From what I've seen it appears that the HD2 uses micro as well but I can't be sure.
If you're looking for a phone that Just works, then Windows Phone 7 is the way to go. No ROM flashes or tweaking to get it better as it's all good out of the box.
Enjoy it!
Thank you, but not good news.
I take it that the windows 7 app market is probably much smaller.
I use the wifi router feature all the time when at clients locations and need to get on line with my lap top. This is a major problem, do you know if it can be used via usb and 3G?
Thank you again.
rysky007 said:
Thank you, but not good news.
I take it that the windows 7 app market is probably much smaller.
I use the wifi router feature all the time when at clients locations and need to get on line with my lap top. This is a major problem, do you know if it can be used via usb and 3G?
Thank you again.
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no it can not be used to tether at this time. Only for the lg and samsung has tethering been figured out. The phone is capable of it, you just have to get into a hidden menu that has not been found on the htc hd7 yet.
uhhh, the wp7 marketplace already has over 2k apps the first month...
nrfitchett4 said:
no it can not be used to tether at this time. Only for the lg and samsung has tethering been figured out. The phone is capable of it, you just have to get into a hidden menu that has not been found on the htc hd7 yet.
uhhh, the wp7 marketplace already has over 2k apps the first month...
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Where do you see them on line? went to WM7 site, only showed me about 100 apps or so, maybe I am looking at wrong area.
Any idea of a time line or has any one heard of when we will be able to use the wifi router feature on this phone? without this feature, the phone becomes useless to me for work
rysky007 said:
Where do you see them on line? went to WM7 site, only showed me about 100 apps or so, maybe I am looking at wrong area.
Any idea of a time line or has any one heard of when we will be able to use the wifi router feature on this phone? without this feature, the phone becomes useless to me for work
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http://www.bing.com/browse?g=wp7#toc=0
Thank you.
So yeah, assuming their efforts is successful and they manage to set up their wifi to deny access to rooted devices, is there anyway around this without unrooting?
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So yeah, assuming their efforts is successful and they manage to set up their wifi to deny access to rooted devices, is there anyway around this without unrooting?
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There used to be a module called Root Cloack(er) for Xposed frameworks that hides root, don`t know if there is a version for Marsmellow though. Its here on the XDA forums somewhere.
But how? I can't think of any way to detect a rooted/jailbroken phone from a Wifi connection, without you having to install or run some other piece of software/script that would give them that information.
revrenhex said:
But how? I can't think of any way to detect a rooted/jailbroken phone from a Wifi connection, without you having to install or run some other piece of software/script that would give them that information.
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I'm not sure. I would not put it past my company to make us install such a script in order to access wifi.
Many places are doing this. Detecting root is simple. Even Snapchat and others are doing it. Heck they are even looking for xposed and won't work if detected.
You would be amazed at what info people can get from your device when it's connected to wifi
zelendel said:
Many places are doing this. Detecting root is simple. Even Snapchat and others are doing it. Heck they are even looking for xposed and won't work if detected.
You would be amazed at what info people can get from your device when it's connected to wifi
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a lot of info sure... But an app running on your phone detecting it, vs detecting that something is installed simply by connecting to their network? Your phone passes along a lot of info... but not installed binaries?
I could see them maybe having a black list, like if you're connecting the the exposed repositories your likely rooted... but if you are not using programs that require root access and communicate over the network, how are they doing this?
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a lot of info sure... But an app running on your phone detecting it, vs detecting that something is installed simply by connecting to their network? Your phone passes along a lot of info... but not installed binaries?
I could see them maybe having a black list, like if you're connecting the the exposed repositories your likely rooted... but if you are not using programs that require root access and communicate over the network, how are they doing this?
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A simple request for the info. Have you ever looked at a logcat and saw everything running. I could be gone for weeks and come home and tell you every device that has ever connected to my network the whole time I was gone and with the right things in place could even tell if they are rooted or jailbroken
I can see the same as the poster above me on our network, it is not hard at all. And if we had such a policy and you used a cloaker I would have you fired.
Their network, their rules. I really don't think you should do this.
zelendel said:
A simple request for the info. Have you ever looked at a logcat and saw everything running. I could be gone for weeks and come home and tell you every device that has ever connected to my network the whole time I was gone and with the right things in place could even tell if they are rooted or jailbroken
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Can you provide any links or further detail? Obviously by viewing system logs you can tell whats running.... but I have never seen any standard network function to request a connected device to send logs without permission? Google searching the topic provides little info as its saturated with info on how to root, and using root for ad blocking.
Even a brief overview of the setup you would use to check? What are "the right things" and what "place" would the need to be in?
scryan said:
Can you provide any links or further detail? Obviously by viewing system logs you can tell whats running.... but I have never seen any standard network function to request a connected device to send logs without permission? Google searching the topic provides little info as its saturated with info on how to root, and using root for ad blocking.
Even a brief overview of the setup you would use to check? What are "the right things" and what "place" would the need to be in?
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I wont get into it too deeply as I have my guys that watch this site as well and If they go around my security setup like with exchange pin request or using some devices on my network I will fire them on the spot. Lets just say the router logs everything that is done on the network. Connect your device to your wifi and then watch a logcat. You should be able to see what you are looking for.
Understand that unless approved by me no device can connect to my network. With the right router you can see everything about a device. you wont find much info on google as things like this are kept close to the chest with the IT crowd
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I wont get into it too deeply as I have my guys that watch this site as well and If they go around my security setup like with exchange pin request or using some devices on my network I will fire them on the spot. Lets just say the router logs everything that is done on the network. Connect your device to your wifi and then watch a logcat. You should be able to see what you are looking for.
Understand that unless approved by me no device can connect to my network. With the right router you can see everything about a device. you wont find much info on google as things like this are kept close to the chest with the IT crowd
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No one here is trying to connect to your network. It's XDA and people are curious. I agree that it's silly to circumvent measures used by the company you work for (assuming you want to keep working there), but I also find it strange that you connect to a network and have that router, etc tell if your phone has a specific binary and apk. Is that what you are claiming happens?
gee2012 said:
There used to be a module called Root Cloack(er) for Xposed frameworks that hides root, don`t know if there is a version for Marsmellow though. Its here on the XDA forums somewhere.
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This is not possible to limit an android version via network traffic, the best they could do is catch you updating cyanogenmod and ban your mac by guessing that your rooted, but its so much work, its a bunch of empty threats.
mwalt2 said:
No one here is trying to connect to your network. It's XDA and people are curious. I agree that it's silly to circumvent measures used by the company you work for (assuming you want to keep working there), but I also find it strange that you connect to a network and have that router, etc tell if your phone has a specific binary and apk. Is that what you are claiming happens?
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It can yes. And you are right this is XDA but you would be amazed at what info is not shared here or anywhere except between IT managers or other devs.
Once connected to a network it is not that hard to get everything from a device. This is why all the warnings about connecting to open networks. While Open networks are more of a risk it goes to show that anything can be done.
This has been a practice for a very long time even back to the WM days when roms encluded time bombs that would make the rom not work after a set time and date.
zelendel said:
It can yes. And you are right this is XDA but you would be amazed at what info is not shared here or anywhere except between IT managers or other devs.
Once connected to a network it is not that hard to get everything from a device. This is why all the warnings about connecting to open networks. While Open networks are more of a risk it goes to show that anything can be done.
This has been a practice for a very long time even back to the WM days when roms encluded time bombs that would make the rom not work after a set time and date.
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It's all smoke and mirrors to me until someone explains how it's possible to read files on a device by a user just connecting to a network and providing no further interaction. Sure you can get the device MAC, name, etc, but that's not how I read your statements. As mentioned in the post above yours, you can guess on network traffic, etc, but I really doubt anyone can "know everything".
Loved the HTC Diamond and TP2 [emoji1]
mwalt2 said:
It's all smoke and mirrors to me until someone explains how it's possible to read files on a device by a user just connecting to a network and providing no further interaction. Sure you can get the device MAC, name, etc, but that's not how I read your statements. As mentioned in the post above yours, you can guess on network traffic, etc, but I really doubt anyone can "know everything".
Loved the HTC Diamond and TP2 [emoji1]
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Its not guessing network traffic. You can tell exactly what sites they go to. You can tell if they are using a mobile or desktop browser. (same way the carriers do it to prevent teethering)
All it takes is being connected to a network to be infected with a virus. Just how do you think that happens?
No one is gonna explain it. Just like we dont allow talks about network penetration. There are just something that are best not out in public view.
Here is an older example of how they detected jailbroken iphones on school networks.
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Its not guessing network traffic. You can tell exactly what sites they go to. You can tell if they are using a mobile or desktop browser. (same way the carriers do it to prevent teethering)
All it takes is being connected to a network to be infected with a virus. Just how do you think that happens?
No one is gonna explain it. Just like we dont allow talks about network penetration. There are just something that are best not out in public view.
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I am specifically referring to detecting that a binary and an apk exist on a device SOLELY based on establishing a network connection (not viruses, not websites visited...user does nothing and no new code/software runs on the device). That does not seem probable to me.
It may just be semantics, but that's how I interpreted your original statement.
Of course network admins can see what sites users visit, what browser they use, etc and there is no guessing - only logs [emoji3]. I was using guessing in different sense (ie, you see something "suspicious" and draw conclusions).
Wow.... if i ever get fired after i found out they are 'reading' files on my device... this will be case for a courtn no doubt! I'm sure (at least where i live) the one that fires you based on such actions will have a big problem!
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I am specifically referring to detecting that a binary and an apk exist on a device SOLELY based on establishing a network connection (not viruses, not websites visited...user does nothing and no new code/software runs on the device). That does not seem probable to me.
It may just be semantics, but that's how I interpreted your original statement.
Of course network admins can see what sites users visit, what browser they use, etc and there is no guessing - only logs [emoji3]. I was using guessing in different sense (ie, you see something "suspicious" and draw conclusions).
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If you read the link they showed how to detect cydia which showed them it was jailbroken. The same thing can be done on android.
Droidphilev said:
Wow.... if i ever get fired after i found out they are 'reading' files on my device... this will be case for a courtn no doubt! I'm sure (at least where i live) the one that fires you based on such actions will have a big problem!
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You would lose. When you agree to use their network you agree to all their rules. This is the main reason for things like Knox. As more and more place move to a "right to work" setup where they dont need a reason to fire you at all. I would be careful about what rules one does break. Gone are the days where we could get away with things like this.
You know this got me thinking. Maybe I will play around with my network and see what I can find out. I have to block root and xposed users anyway so this would be a great challenge. Might be awhile as I revert all my PC back to windows 7.
From an IT perspective, a rooted device provides little to no security. That's why most mobile device management (MDM) products include a feature that let IT block rooted devices from connecting to the secure network or accessing corporate assets. But these products must be able to detect rooted devices before they can block them, and there are ways users can get around those detection mechanisms. Organizations that rely on MDM alone to detect rooted devices should be aware of these limitations.
http://searchmobilecomputing.techta...evice-risks-include-network-access-data-theft
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If you read the link they showed how to detect cydia which showed them it was jailbroken. The same thing can be done on Android.
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I didn't see a link in Tapatalk or Chrome mobile. As for me, I see no reason why I'd ever want to connect my personal smartphone to my work network. Thanks for the discussion.
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You made me VERY curious! I will try to call HR department of the company i work for today to ask how this works for us
If i get fired because of this phonecall i will try to get you fired for making me curious
Looking for opinions and suggestions for enabling texts and SMS messages to display on the MTCB unit while driving. What, if anything are you guys using?
I searched around already, and found one thread where someone was using tasker and other functions to get messages displayed on the unit from their phone, but that solution didn't appear to be very reliable.
Is there an app that everyone is using? Or am I just late to the party? lol
I realize quite a few of you are using 3G connections with your MTCB, so this conversation is more geared towards those utilizing their Bluetooth only phone connection.
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I realize quite a few of you are using 3G connections with your MTCB, so this conversation is more geared towards those utilizing their Bluetooth only phone connection.
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Even using a 3G/4G dongle cannot solve the SMS reception problem because these SMS are normally sent to the phone number, not to the 3G/4G SIM number. At most the dongle can be used to send SMS.
ATM no easy solution to this problem (and for social networks use too).
Have you looked at Tablet Talk? I'm not sure it would work over BT since the BT in these devices is locked down, but I believe there is also the option of using Wifi.
The other thread was mine and I was looking for the same thing
As mentioned above, I don't think it's actually possible with these units since it seems the Bluetooth is locked down. Can't remember the specific details but I'm sure it's to do with the Bluetooth service that handles the messages.
I could be wrong though but I know its not possible with tasker anyway and I don't think tablet talk works with Bluetooth cause I looked into that too. At the moment the way I do it is through data which as you say isn't quite as reliable
If you find anything though let me know
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The other thread was mine and I was looking for the same thing
As mentioned above, I don't think it's actually possible with these units since it seems the Bluetooth is locked down. Can't remember the specific details but I'm sure it's to do with the Bluetooth service that handles the messages.
I could be wrong though but I know its not possible with tasker anyway and I don't think tablet talk works with Bluetooth cause I looked into that too. At the moment the way I do it is through data which as you say isn't quite as reliable
If you find anything though let me know
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That's why I started this thread, to see if anyone had made any breakthroughs since your initial post. I went ahead and wasted the money on Tablet Talk, and I can confirm that the Bluetooth connection is the issue (Error Code:1) with our units. This seems like such a basic feature that Android would be capable of... my wife's Jeep does it automatically in Uconnect.
One thing I was considering trying with TabletTalk is to go into the factory settings, with the 126 password, and toggle around the Bluetooth type the unit is currently using. I know saving anything in this menu will effectively reset my unit, unless I save settings in Xposed, so I need a block of time to try it that I don't have right now. If it would even make a difference.
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That's why I started this thread, to see if anyone had made any breakthroughs since your initial post. I went ahead and wasted the money on Tablet Talk, and I can confirm that the Bluetooth connection is the issue (Error Code:1) with our units. This seems like such a basic feature that Android would be capable of... my wife's Jeep does it automatically in Uconnect.
One thing I was considering trying with TabletTalk is to go into the factory settings, with the 126 password, and toggle around the Bluetooth type the unit is currently using. I know saving anything in this menu will effectively reset my unit, unless I save settings in Xposed, so I need a block of time to try it that I don't have right now. If it would even make a difference.
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That's a good idea actually! If I get some free time I'll have a go
I don't get this phone... It is fairly a new model but I struggle every time I try to connect to a new Bluetooth device. It basically lists a bunch codes like this: 6B:7B:BC:90:2F:3D
I am trying now to connect my motorcycle helmet communicator (Sena SMH10), which worked without a glitch with my Z5C but the XZ1 simply lists codes back to me. This has happened to other BT speaker phones at friends house, but it was not critical. Now I need to connect my device to my cell phone and I need to get to the bottom of this.
Phone tells me everything is up to date: Android 8.0, August 1 Security Patch, Build 47.1.A.12.270
Any feedback is appreciated!
Thanks!
No one ever seen anything like this before?
Any feedback?
I'm having that as well.
These "codes" are MAC addresses. They're unique identifiers for network interfaces. It's a 48-bit number and the first 24-bit's uniquely identifies the vendor or manufacturer.
30:35:AD: for example is Apple. Just as an example, you can use this site to lookup the vendor: https://macvendors.com/
Unfortunately 6B:7B:BC or 11:0A:97 aren't registered to anyone.
But regardless whether you see a device name or a MAC address, the pairing and connecting and so on functionality is the same. The devices don't care about device names.
Just because it's showing you MAC addresses doesn't mean you can't connect to them. The device name is just a nice thing for us mere humans. And a lot of times the device name shows up after pairing with it or trying to pair with it. Devices don't necessarily broadcast their names as well unless the phone asks for it.
So what's the problem here? Don't know which one is the one you want to connect to? Well, how about you try one. Or get away from other BT stuff so only the device you want to connect is around. Then you'll know it's MAC address and if the phone doesn't get the device name, you can rename it after pairing.
And since the devices you've already paired with show device names, the phone is clearly asking for the device name at least when you pair with it.
^ ^ ^ This could be the most informative and yet most useless post ever!
My intent is to have BT working as it should, showing me the correct device names AND connecting properly. Since this began, I can't connect to new devices, only previously connected devices.
And not, this is NOT a Sony feature! This is an issue and any feedback on how to actually address it, would be welcome!
Thank you!
OldSkewler said:
^ ^ ^ This could be the most informative and yet most useless post ever!
My intent is to have BT working as it should, showing me the correct device names AND connecting properly. Since this began, I can't connect to new devices, only previously connected devices.
And not, this is NOT a Sony feature! This is an issue and any feedback on how to actually address it, would be welcome!
Thank you!
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Hit refresh in Bluetooth settings (3 dot menu > Refresh). Turn BT off and on again. Reboot your phone.
Try in that order until it works.
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Hit refresh in Bluetooth settings (3 dot menu > Refresh). Turn BT off and on again. Reboot your phone.
Try in that order until it works.
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Not sure if you were joking or not, but I did try - it only took me a few minutes to do this 3 times in casae it was a joke and you are laughing at me for trying.
And nothing, still shows the MAC addresses under "Available Devices".
OldSkewler said:
Not sure if you were joking or not, but I did try - it only took me a few minutes to do this 3 times in casae it was a joke and you are laughing at me for trying.
And nothing, still shows the MAC addresses under "Available Devices".
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No, I wasn't being sarcastic, I've experience the same thing, but was able to sort things out at step 1.
Why would you think anybody here is going to prank you on purpose? If you wanted wisecracks, I'm sure you wouldn't have asked here at xda.
You ask for any suggestions, anything at all, and here I am offering my two cents, and I get accused of making a joke?
Yeah, thanks for making me regret trying to help you.