Hi all,
Does anyone have a stock FM radio app that will work on new Nokia 8 (Unrooted)
I really miss FM radio,
I don't want to use those wifi/data using streaming radio apps
Thanks,
Torpode...
Hello. As Nokia 8 has S835 it might be possible to hear FM radio by using the Next Radio App. Have you tried this app?
I am waiting my ordered Nokia 8 to ship next week and FM radio is also very important for me.
asikis13 said:
Hello. As Nokia 8 has S835 it might be possible to hear FM radio by using the Next Radio App. Have you tried this app?
I am waiting my ordered Nokia 8 to ship next week and FM radio is also very important for me.
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Hi, I will wait your news about Fm Radio that it is important for me too. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
asikis13 said:
Hello. As Nokia 8 has S835 it might be possible to hear FM radio by using the Next Radio App. Have you tried this app?
I am waiting my ordered Nokia 8 to ship next week and FM radio is also very important for me.
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Hey Asikis !
Unfortunately whenever i tried to search the Next Radio app, it is not visible, when i search on browser from my laptop from my google account, it says This app is incompatible with all of your devices.
I've installed it and tried it, gives the same message.
Im from London, UK.
I think this app is mainly supported in US region. (i may be wrong)
Thats why i was looking for any stock FM Radio app.
I have an Xperia ZR phone. (that was the last phone, after which i have Nokia 8 )
It has a Stock FM radio App, i tried to get that app via ShareiT app, but in ShareiT app, it is not visible for sharing.
so... im still left without FM on my new Nokia 8.
Surprisingly, Nokia 3, 5, and 6 has FM radio. I was wondering if extracting the FM app from those phone's ROM will be of any help.
anyways
Thanks for your reply.
TorpodeBaas said:
Hey Asikis !
Unfortunately whenever i tried to search the Next Radio app, it is not visible, when i search on browser from my laptop from my google account, it says This app is incompatible with all of your devices.
I've installed it and tried it, gives the same message.
Im from London, UK.
I think this app is mainly supported in US region. (i may be wrong)
Thats why i was looking for any stock FM Radio app.
I have an Xperia ZR phone. (that was the last phone, after which i have Nokia 8 )
It has a Stock FM radio App, i tried to get that app via ShareiT app, but in ShareiT app, it is not visible for sharing.
so... im still left without FM on my new Nokia 8.
Surprisingly, Nokia 3, 5, and 6 has FM radio. I was wondering if extracting the FM app from those phone's ROM will be of any help.
anyways
Thanks for your reply.
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Hi TorpodeBaas. That was also what I was planning to do with my Nokia 8. Side-load the next radio app to the device, install it and test it. But you wrote that you already did this and it didn't work.....right? Did you play with the settings for the region inside the application?
I guess Nokia has probably switched OFF the FM radio functionality. The same situation with Snapdragon 835 and 820 chipsets was true also in US for models like S8 and older S7 etc. But Samsung gave an update and unlocked the functionality and made it working with the next radio app (Samsung didn't provide its own home made FM radio app with that update).
So we can only hope for Nokia to make this working at the future. I haven't received my Nokia 8 yet. And now I have started considering to drop it for a NOKIA 6 or an LG G6....FM radio is a MUST for me.
Need to think wise
asikis13 said:
Hi TorpodeBaas. That was also what I was planning to do with my Nokia 8. Side-load the next radio app to the device, install it and test it. But you wrote that you already did this and it didn't work.....right? Did you play with the settings for the region inside the application?
I guess Nokia has probably switched OFF the FM radio functionality. The same situation with Snapdragon 835 and 820 chipsets was true also in US for models like S8 and older S7 etc. But Samsung gave an update and unlocked the functionality and made it working with the next radio app (Samsung didn't provide its own home made FM radio app with that update).
So we can only hope for Nokia to make this working at the future. I haven't received my Nokia 8 yet. And now I have started considering to drop it for a NOKIA 6 or an LG G6....FM radio is a MUST for me.
Need to think wise
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Hey asikis!
i got the app from a friend from US. he installed it, and send me the app via google drive.
i force installed it by enabling 'allow installation of apps from unknown sources' in 'security'
And whenever i tried to open, it crashes.
TorpodeBaas said:
Hey asikis!
i got the app from a friend from US. he installed it, and send me the app via google drive.
i force installed it by enabling 'allow installation of apps from unknown sources' in 'security'
And whenever i tried to open, it crashes.
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Hmm. Can you alternative download it from sites like apkmonk or apksum? I cannot copy links here, I am not yet allowed.
and then transfer it via USB to phone and install it? But first un-install existing version from your device.
Maybe it makes some difference?
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Hmm. Can you alternative download it from sites like apkmonk or apksum? I cannot copy links here, I am not yet allowed.
and then transfer it via USB to phone and install it? But first un-install existing version from your device.
Maybe it makes some difference?
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Hey,
i downloaded from apk monk http://www.apkmonk.com/download-app/com.nextradioapp.nextradio/5_com.nextradioapp.nextradio_2017-09-12.apk/
and installed it, this time app installed, but when i tried to open, i got following screen.
Btw, i uninstalled the previous Next radio app (one i got from my US friend) the very first time when app crashed while opening
when i tried to subscribe to their updates... i got registration screen, where there is no option as UK in the list of countries.
Loll.
I miss my FM so much, that i carry my Old Xperia ZR with me, just to listen to FM.
TorpodeBaas said:
Hey,
i downloaded from apk monk http://www.apkmonk.com/download-app/com.nextradioapp.nextradio/5_com.nextradioapp.nextradio_2017-09-12.apk/
and installed it, this time app installed, but when i tried to open, i got following screen.
Btw, i uninstalled the previous Next radio app (one i got from my US friend) the very first time when app crashed while opening
when i tried to subscribe to their updates... i got registration screen, where there is no option as UK in the list of countries.
Loll.
I miss my FM so much, that i carry my Old Xperia ZR with me, just to listen to FM.
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If you select another European country, e.g. Germany or Italy, will the app continue and let you tune manually to a frequency? Or even in that case you get the screen that device is not compatible?
I remember when I installed last year the Next Radio app (via side loading) to my HTC A9 (that has FM radio built in but its own app was crap) it also asked me to select my country. Greece was not available so I selected Italy or Germany or something like this. Maybe I selected USA, do not recall now. After that step I was able to manually tune to a frequency e.g. 100. The only issue I had was that if I wanted to tune to 101,8 it was not possible as the app only accepted odd number after comma e.g. 101,7. So i tuned to 101,7 and then press the arrow to go to 101,8 and was working like this fine.
Can you try again and provide your test results?
asikis13 said:
If you select another European country, e.g. Germany or Italy, will the app continue and let you tune manually to a frequency? Or even in that case you get the screen that device is not compatible?
I remember when I installed last year the Next Radio app (via side loading) to my HTC A9 (that has FM radio built in but its own app was crap) it also asked me to select my country. Greece was not available so I selected Italy or Germany or something like this. Maybe I selected USA, do not recall now. After that step I was able to manually tune to a frequency e.g. 100. The only issue I had was that if I wanted to tune to 101,8 it was not possible as the app only accepted odd number after comma e.g. 101,7. So i tuned to 101,7 and then press the arrow to go to 101,8 and was working like this fine.
Can you try again and provide your test results?
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After Installing, when i open the app the only screen i get is the Screenshot_B which i attached in my previous reply.
When i press the Sign up for updates button, at that time i get the Screenshot_A asking me to put, my name, email id, and country
TorpodeBaas said:
After Installing, when i open the app the only screen i get is the Screenshot_B which i attached in my previous reply.
When i press the Sign up for updates button, at that time i get the Screenshot_A asking me to put, my name, email id, and country
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Damn Nokia then. We cannot do anything, at this time. Nokia or Next Radio (?) has to do something to make it work.....
I have also contacted Next Radio company asking them if app is compatible with Nokia 8 and they have replied the following:
Nokia 8 is not listed to our compatible devices list. You can always check our supported device page here http://nextradioapp.com/supported-devices/
So we cannot do anything at this point... Its a shame that Nokia has removed this option from Nokia 8......Maybe we can bomb their Facebook page with this request
asikis13 said:
Damn Nokia then. We cannot do anything, at this time. Nokia or Next Radio (?) has to do something to make it work.....
I have also contacted Next Radio company asking them if app is compatible with Nokia 8 and they have replied the following:
Nokia 8 is not listed to our compatible devices list. You can always check our supported device page here http://nextradioapp.com/supported-devices/
So we cannot do anything at this point... Its a shame that Nokia has removed this option from Nokia 8......Maybe we can bomb their Facebook page with this request
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I've started on twitter
https://twitter.com/totobhuto/status/913006211141963776
I got a tweet from a person stating that he is going to buy the Nokia 128GB version and it has FM
https://twitter.com/Hinuk_Mattila/status/914566817955373056.
I've asked that person if thats true, so far i haven't got any reply from him
TorpodeBaas said:
I got a tweet from a person stating that he is going to buy the Nokia 128GB version and it has FM
https://twitter.com/Hinuk_Mattila/status/914566817955373056.
I've asked that person if thats true, so far i haven't got any reply from him
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From his statement I understand that he also wishes he gets FM radio function. Not that the 128GB has FM radio.
asikis13 said:
From his statement I understand that he also wishes he gets FM radio function. Not that the 128GB has FM radio.
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Ah okay !
TorpodeBaas said:
Ah okay !
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Have you got any response in your tweet from HMD or anybody else? I have it sitting in the sealed box and only reason if the lack of FM radio....
Hi Asikis13,
Unfortunately no,
i haven't received any reply from not even HMD and not even the Twitter guy.
I even created a new thread in Nokia 8 community forum (via the Nokia Support app)
TorpodeBaas said:
Hi Asikis13,
Unfortunately no,
i haven't received any reply from not even HMD and not even the Twitter guy.
I even created a new thread in Nokia 8 community forum (via the Nokia Support app)
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Hmmm...ok. Another thing was thinking is if we can find the NOKIA 6-5-3 stock FM radio app .apk and install it in NOKIA 8 to test.
Any idea where to find it?
asikis13 said:
Hmmm...ok. Another thing was thinking is if we can find the NOKIA 6-5-3 stock FM radio app .apk and install it in NOKIA 8 to test.
Any idea where to find it?
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Thats exactly what i am doing !!! trying to find the Nokia 3,5 or 6 ROM/Firmware from somewhere,
so that i can extract the FM radio app from it.
Or if someone has that, can someone get it out via using ShareIt app?
I tried to do the same with my Xperia ZR phone- share the Stock FM radio app. But in ShareIt it wasn't visible
i'll keep you posted, in case im able to get FM app out of Nokia 3,5, or 6
i've created a thread in Nokia 6 forums, asking anyone if can share with me their Stock FM app
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/help/share-nokia-6-fm-radio-app-please-t3686224
keeping my fingers crossed
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Is the new Bing working for anyone. I install it and when it opens its still the old version. I don't know whats going on.
Boss428man said:
Is the new Bing working for anyone. I install it and when it opens its still the old version. I don't know whats going on.
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nope, not on the Imagio. There is a thread open in Development & Hacking > Windows Mobile Application and Games.
Seems like its not working for a lot of people yet.
Bing works fine on my Imagio. That said, yesterday Bing had an outage...so you may have experienced that.
There is a known issue on the Bing app where it will only pick the first address if your contact has multiple addresses.
Hope this helps,
CB
So you have the new Bing with the picture background working?
chrbrown30 said:
Bing works fine on my Imagio. That said, yesterday Bing had an outage...so you may have experienced that.
There is a known issue on the Bing app where it will only pick the first address if your contact has multiple addresses.
Hope this helps,
CB
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which one did you download, didnt work for me.
the new bing sucks.
No...didn't realize they actually released a new update. And the new update states that "you're phone is not currently supported." Personally, as one of the few new WM6.5 phones, I am stunned that it isn't supported.
Boss428man said:
Is the new Bing working for anyone. I install it and when it opens its still the old version. I don't know whats going on.
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Install it to see what it looks like then uninstall it and reinstall the old version. The new version is horrible and looks like a Beta 1 version of the last version. It's so unusable that it's not worth installing.
not installing
I tried to do the udpate and Bing says cannot recognize the phone (or some similiar message) and then launches the browser and lets me download bing.cab. i tried to run bing.cab and it says cannot install in this phone.
Are you on Verizon? Search a bit, it is well known that Verizon's phones are not letting the new Bing install. Not just the Imagio, but ALL Verizon phones.
Verizon and Bing issues
Hey bud, you're right. It appears that others on the Verizon network are having issues with the new Bing upload. That said, it appears that the updates to Bing aren't being regarded very highly. So maybe it's for the best at the moment.
Hi there
Have just noticed that Google Maps 4.00 is out and I was wondering if anyone would be able to advise if updating to this new version is advised?
If it is I would then be interested to understand what would be the best way, ie, uninstall previous verison/install new, install new over top of old, etc.
As a matter of interest and on this subject I cannot seem to find a way to uninstall the current version of GM that cam installed on my device as standard, ie, from HTC, and if we are talking an over the top install then how would one revert back to the original version if one is not happy with the new.
I would of course take a full back up of my device before the install of the new but I was wondering if there is a simpler way given that the downlaod is in fact a .CAB...?
Thanks in advance for any objective thoughts or guidance provided.
Regards
Balders
Baldrick1 said:
Hi there
Have just noticed that Google Maps 4.00 is out and I was wondering if anyone would be able to advise if updating to this new version is advised?
If it is I would then be interested to understand what would be the best way, ie, uninstall previous verison/install new, install new over top of old, etc.
As a matter of interest and on this subject I cannot seem to find a way to uninstall the current version of GM that cam installed on my device as standard, ie, from HTC, and if we are talking an over the top install then how would one revert back to the original version if one is not happy with the new.
I would of course take a full back up of my device before the install of the new but I was wondering if there is a simpler way given that the downlaod is in fact a .CAB...?
Thanks in advance for any objective thoughts or guidance provided.
Regards
Balders
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If GM was cooked into your ROM, you cannot uninstall it.
Just install over it and if you don't like it, uninstall and it will revert back to the cooked in version.
If you've backed up your device you've got nothing to lose.
Hi Bruce
Might have known that it would be you with the first response...do you ever sleep? You appear to be tireless!
Thanks for the reply. As I have a stock HTC ROM I am assuming that GM was officially 'cooked' on the ROM. Not sure what the version is but it must be pre v3.3 as that was released after I got my device.
Will give the v4 install a try as I understand that recent releases are more functional (makes sense) given that I should be able to revert.
Cheers
Balders
Hi Bruce
Just one further question...and please excuse my ignornce if it shows but I presume that the version of GM that came with the device is effectively installed to the device?
If that is the case do I need to install the newer version to the device as well or can I install it to the storage card (I assume that repsonses will be slower if I can/do) instead or will that just confuse things, ie, effectively having 2 versions of the same app installed?
Tell me if I blathering on this point...but thought it wise to ask. One learns so much asking (and nice knowledgable people responding).
Cheers
Balders
Baldrick1 said:
Hi Bruce
Just one further question...and please excuse my ignornce if it shows but I presume that the version of GM that came with the device is effectively installed to the device?
If that is the case do I need to install the newer version to the device as well or can I install it to the storage card (I assume that repsonses will be slower if I can/do) instead or will that just confuse things, ie, effectively having 2 versions of the same app installed?
Tell me if I blathering on this point...but thought it wise to ask. One learns so much asking (and nice knowledgable people responding).
Cheers
Balders
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Yes, I sleep, I just monitor the forums while I'm at work. It gives my brain a rest...
Generally there is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that is asked twice...
Defintely install to your device as anything that access GPS functionality can be severely impacted by installing to storage card.
GPS software is different because it installs to your device but stores the databases on the storage card.
All GM data is online.
Also multiple versions will confuse your system.
When you install the v4 cab, it automatically removes the older version. And it asks if settings and places (or star marked or whatever it's called) should be saved.
So just go ahead.
Bruce Inman said:
Yes, I sleep, I just monitor the forums while I'm at work. It gives my brain a rest...
Generally there is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that is asked twice...
Defintely install to your device as anything that access GPS functionality can be severely impacted by installing to storage card.
GPS software is different because it installs to your device but stores the databases on the storage card.
All GM data is online.
Also multiple versions will confuse your system.
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Glad to hear that you do sleep...and know what you mean about needing to give the brain a rest at work.
Thanks for the response. Will go ahead with a device install.
Cheers
Balders
@cpedersen - thanks for your input too. Much obliged.
So did you successfully install v4?
How is it compared to the older version?
Hi, can anybody point me to a GM 4 upgrade link or a .cab..., I tried the official way but keeps telling me that my "M850" is not compatible. Thank you
InformationTechnology said:
So did you successfully install v4?
How is it compared to the older version?
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no sattelite view in google map4.test on Topaz.
sualc said:
Hi, can anybody point me to a GM 4 upgrade link or a .cab..., I tried the official way but keeps telling me that my "M850" is not compatible. Thank you
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http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-google-maps-mobile-v1-2-0-13.html
fighter7139 said:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-google-maps-mobile-v1-2-0-13.html
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Thank you!
Sattelite view is still available.
Menu||Layers||Sattelite
Hi,
Have installed the latest version(4.0) of GM on my unit and it works allright. Latitude integration has been included for google buzz. Also starred items on your maps on your google account show up here is you sign in there
Have installed GM Mobile 4.1 on my Topaz (Touch Diamond2 T5362). Downloaded via IE Mobile, because using Opera 10 Mobile the device was not recognised correctly.
Particularly like the (new) Voice Search: is even localised to recognise our accent which is important as our local enunciation is allegedly somewhat indistinct.
What else is new in GM 4 ?
ice2x01 said:
What else is new in GM 4 ?
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Voice search. Works pretty well too.
huyster said:
Voice search. Works pretty well too.
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does the voice search work in diamond2? mine doesn't work although there is a sentence telling you something like to keep pressing (the button to make call) for voice search, i tried many times, nothing comes out!
lookgod88 said:
does the voice search work in diamond2? mine doesn't work although there is a sentence telling you something like to keep pressing (the button to make call) for voice search, i tried many times, nothing comes out!
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Works as advertised on my Diamond2; press call button (don't hold down), say search word(s), bingo.
Just to put this out there is there any way around the invalid imei. I am running into an issue where it wont let me install navigation software because of it.
Real bummer.
if you're using copilot using an older version will fix that.
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if you're using copilot using an older version will fix that.
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I was using google maps but cant get it to function proplerly. I downloaded copilot yesterday morning simply because in the market they said they fixed the imei problem but they did not so... i never even got a chance to get it running. I guess i am going to have to wait and see if copilot decides to support non stock roms.
If you install the 502 version it works fine. PM
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CoPilot has said they're fixing this in a future version, you don't have to pirate it. Email them.
Sheesh.
Nobody is talking about pirating the app - you still need your own activation code to get the software working. You just need an older copy of the app before they added the IMEI checking. You still need to pay for the app to get your activation code in order to get the older version running.
xdajunkman said:
Nobody is talking about pirating the app - you still need your own activation code to get the software working. You just need an older copy of the app before they added the IMEI checking. You still need to pay for the app to get your activation code in order to get the older version running.
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Good deal
Theyve been saying three is a fix for a few weeks now. I got tired of waiting and used an older version I had backed up. Now I try to avoid upgrading it
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khaytsus said:
CoPilot has said they're fixing this in a future version, you don't have to pirate it. Email them.
Sheesh.
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I did buy the latest one from the market. Its stated they fixed the invalid imei problem for android devices.... Not. as soon as i installed i popped up invalid. i contacted them and this is the response i got,
"Response (Matthew) - 22/04/2011 11.27 AM
Dear Paul,
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
Unfortunately we do not support our software on the Nook. Also if you are using a custom ROM then you do so at your own risk. We will not support our software in case of custom ROMs. I am very sorry for the inconvenience.
Regards,
CoPilot Technical Support
http://support.alk.com"
so as far as them fixing it ????
Haven't tested it for this purpose but check out my thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004102
Shows how to spoof the IMEI on NC by changing framework.jar.
I believe there are other function calls which fetch IMEI so I cannot guarantee it works for all applications but it does override the most common API call that returns IMEI
copilot works for me
Phyremod 6.0, latest copilot after the update, all ok for me. Previous version got me the error about invalid IMEI. This latest version worked just fine. I used Copilot on my Nook color to get from my home in Los Angeles to somewhere in Santa Barbara, worked perfectly fine.
I was surprised to find that it even recorded the gps track and could be played afterwards.
There must be something else wrong with your setup there.
I flashed cm7 but i don't have any FM radio apps can anyone help me thanks.
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tunein radio
try tunein radio it works fantastic and you can get any station you want and also picks up local using the built in radio so going under ground you won't lose connection which is nice most are just 3g only radios so its nice to have this one
CM7 doesn't do FM radio at the moment, same problem as A2DP.
If you install an FM app from the Market it will scan and pick up stations fine (even show RDS) but you get no sound. Just have to wait 'til the HAL arrives.
Just to clarify - we need to wait for LG to open source the hardware abstraction layer code that we need for the drivers for the various modules, eg FM radio, bluetooth etc? None of what nvidia has already open sourced is any use because it doesnt relate to the particular implementation of Tegra 2 as used in the Optimus 2X?
So we need to put pressure onto LG? Just want to make sure that I understand, because I want to email them about it. I think the more of us that email them, the higher the likelihood that something will happen.
What's needed will come from nVidia, not LG.
Oh. I know nvidia has kernel source for kernel 2.6.36 available right now - we need more than that though right?
Yes, as I mentioned it's the lack of HAL that's stopping it.
I don't understand this. Please can you clarify this for me?
Why I need something from SoC vendor? Any specifications and references for Tegra2 is public (or you can get it on demand). Source code of Tegra2 Linux kernel is also available.
I still think LG should release the HAL for P990 device where all subdevices connected by I2C bus will be described with all registers and address spaces. But I can be wrong and that's I ask you for clarification
Thanks.
LG can't release it, it's up to nVidia. The HAL are currently unreleased.
Link
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MIUI FM Radio Works in CM7
Hey folks,
Just finished an epic multi-ROM joyride and ended up back on CM7. While I was digging through Titanium backup today, I found the MIUI FM radio apk was still in my backup folder. So I tapped it in Titanium, tapped Run, and sure enough it opened and I was able to tune to any local station I wanted. It uses bluetooth, as it does on MIUI, and you need headphones plugged in like every other FM app, but it works just fine. I've been using Root Explorer to try to shoehorn the app into my system because if I try to install the APK I get an "Application not installed" error. For now, I just open it from TB, but that's not really a sustainable option.
Sounds promising can you post the apk file, worth a go to get it in the system file
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App
paul_cad44 said:
Sounds promising can you post the apk file, worth a go to get it in the system file
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App
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Here it is. Again, this is the bluetooth FM apk from MIUI rom, restored via Titanium Backup while using CM7 stable on an Evo 4G. It works but I have to open it via TB every time.
Let me know if you get it installed. I think the error results from the fact that it is either unsigned or the signature was lost in the backup process.
Wait, you've been using it on an Evo 4G, a totally different phone to O2X? One that doesn't have missing HAL that lets the sound work on FM radio/bluetooth?
Sheesh.
Rusty! said:
Wait, you've been using it on an Evo 4G, a totally different phone to O2X? One that doesn't have missing HAL that lets the sound work on FM radio/bluetooth?
Sheesh.
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My apologies, that's what I get for foruming before I drink any coffee. Consider my posts on this thread withdrawn.
tunein is the best radio atm.
Hi, its seems that something changed
look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243696&page=4
i'm newbie, i can't post there
What has changed exactly?
Why do people see the FM works on stock based ROMs and suddenly assume this is a big new thing?
i made a video explaining how to use the Fit on the Nexus 5. this also may work with other phones im unsure.
mediafire.com/folder/05n572epblf4v/Gear_Fit_Nexus
youtu.be/Sk0vsx6k-cU
download those files
install GR.gearmanagerstub.apk
then install gear fit update 1.25.apk
open the app and pair the fit. it should connect. you can use it like this but the update ads a few features like screen rotation.
now you need to get a samsung phone that is compatible and update the fit to 1.49
now you uninstall GR.gearmanagerstub.apk and gear fit update 1.25.apk
now install gearfitmanager1.49update.apk and gearfitinstaller.apk and pair your device. everything should be working perfectly.
i am also claiming the first nexus 5 working with the gear fit
Edit: I just found a "lite" version of s-health that DOES work. Here's the link
App: http://www.mediafire.com/download/hbycvq5br1qbbly/com.sec.android.app.shealthlite-1.apk
Service: http://www.mediafire.com/?wr3t5fm5uwj8hr4
Apparently I can post links now too. Awesome
nala1908 said:
i made a video explaining how to use the Fit on the Nexus 5. this also may work with other phones im unsure.
mediafire[dot]com/folder/05n572epblf4v/Gear_Fit_Nexus
youtu[dot]be/Sk0vsx6k-cU
download those files
install GR.gearmanagerstub.apk
then install gear fit update 1.25.apk
open the app and pair the fit. it should connect. you can use it like this but the update ads a few features like screen rotation.
now you need to get a samsung phone that is compatible and update the fit to 1.49
now you uninstall GR.gearmanagerstub.apk and gear fit update 1.25.apk
now install gearfitmanager1.49update.apk and gearfitinstaller.apk and pair your device. everything should be working perfectly.
i am also claiming the first nexus 5 working with the gear fit
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Thank you for posting this guide. I will try it out.
Do you also have an idea how to use S Health on the Nexus?
greeneyes1988 said:
Thank you for posting this guide. I will try it out.
Do you also have an idea how to use S Health on the Nexus?
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I haven't figured out how it get that working yet. It force closes right away. Nor have I figured out weather. But if you have a problem with notifications just go to settings > security > notification settings and enable it for the gear fit manager. Also still can't figure out how to change the time to 12h instead of 24h.
nala1908 said:
Also still can't figure out how to change the time to 12h instead of 24h.
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Scratch that last part. I figured it out right after I posted that. All I did was go to the clock settings on my phone and toggled 24h mode on and off.
Edit: I updated the OP with how to use an "lite" version of shealth.
nala1908 said:
i made a video explaining how to use the Fit on the Nexus 5. this also may work with other phones im unsure.
mediafire.com/folder/05n572epblf4v/Gear_Fit_Nexus
youtu.be/Sk0vsx6k-cU
download those files
install GR.gearmanagerstub.apk
then install gear fit update 1.25.apk
open the app and pair the fit. it should connect. you can use it like this but the update ads a few features like screen rotation.
now you need to get a samsung phone that is compatible and update the fit to 1.49
now you uninstall GR.gearmanagerstub.apk and gear fit update 1.25.apk
now install gearfitmanager1.49update.apk and gearfitinstaller.apk and pair your device. everything should be working perfectly.
i am also claiming the first nexus 5 working with the gear fit
Edit: I just found a "lite" version of s-health that DOES work. Here's the link
Apparently I can post links now too. Awesome
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That's awesome man. Crazy world, I discovered a very similar process with my HTC One M8 and M7. I just sideloaded the apps downloaded from Samsung's App Store onto the M8 and M7. Connected the Gear Fit and it worked. Only thing I couldn't get working was quick reply and alarm notifications. Just goes to show that it's totally possible though. Great work! I hope Samsung decides to open this up to other devices officially.
droidmix said:
That's awesome man. Crazy world, I discovered a very similar process with my HTC One M8 and M7. I just sideloaded the apps downloaded from Samsung's App Store onto the M8 and M7. Connected the Gear Fit and it worked. Only thing I couldn't get working was quick reply and alarm notifications. Just goes to show that it's totally possible though. Great work! I hope Samsung decides to open this up to other devices officially.
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Yep quick reply and alarm don't work for me either. But I'm thinking we need the Samsung clock and SMS app and then it should work.
WooHoo!
nala1908 said:
i made a video explaining how to use the Fit on the Nexus 5.
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Hey dude! First thread I've found that got things working more or less! Good job and congrats on your mad ninja hacker skilz!
Question 1: Where's the video link? I'd love to see it.
Next... I just went through loading 1.25 and pairing as you described. Amazing! It worked! WooHoo!! Thanks!
During the loading process my Gear Fit decided it wanted to update it's firmware over Bluetooth.
After the update, the Gear Fit says "Software Version R350XXU0ANCF" .
Question 2: Do I still need to track down a Samsung phone and do more upgrading for the Fit's firmware or do you think it's already updated it's self as much as it needs and I can install 1.49 now?
I did try to install the 1.49 apk but at that point things fell apart and no more pairing. I went back to 1.25 and all was well. I hear 1.29 also works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk0vsx6k-cU&feature=youtu.be thats the video its in the OP.
my fit firmware is R350XXU0BND8 which i am pretty sure is a newer version because my fit works with the app version 1.49. if there is no option to rotate the screen in the settings on the fit then you are not on the newest version.
also im pretty sure you heard that 1.29 works from me in another post. that was a typo, as far as i know there is no 1.29.
Thank you very much. I tried it out and it works!
I can also install and open the lite version of S Health. But how can i sync it now? I can't login with a Samsung account. Wh i click on the login button, nothing happens....
Thanks again.
Wohooo, you are great. I could follow your steps.
I have only 2 problems:
a) I have no supported device to upgrade the Fit to 1.49 - will have to ask around in office if somebody has a supported Galaxy. Anyway, it would be great if we could manage to get the upgrading function working so we are independent of any special device requirements... not sure, what's missing here, because as somebody earlier mentioned: when pairing it with 1.25 the first time, it downloads a huge firmware update and pushes it to the Fit who afterwards reboots... but either it didn't work or it is not 1.49
b) Have the same problem with the S-Health lite - it can be started, but it is not able to logon to a Samsung account or sync with the Fit
Anyway, this is a huge progress so far. I bought my Fit today. It was released yesterday and only one single store had it on stock - when I found your thread, I immediately rushed to the store
Thank you so much for all the details you figured out so far.
nala1908 said:
i made a video explaining how to use the Fit on the Nexus 5. this also may work with other phones im unsure.
mediafire.com/folder/05n572epblf4v/Gear_Fit_Nexus
youtu.be/Sk0vsx6k-cU
download those files
install GR.gearmanagerstub.apk
then install gear fit update 1.25.apk
open the app and pair the fit. it should connect. you can use it like this but the update ads a few features like screen rotation.
now you need to get a samsung phone that is compatible and update the fit to 1.49
now you uninstall GR.gearmanagerstub.apk and gear fit update 1.25.apk
now install gearfitmanager1.49update.apk and gearfitinstaller.apk and pair your device. everything should be working perfectly.
i am also claiming the first nexus 5 working with the gear fit
Edit: I just found a "lite" version of s-health that DOES work. Here's the link
App: http://www.mediafire.com/download/hbycvq5br1qbbly/com.sec.android.app.shealthlite-1.apk
Service: http://www.mediafire.com/?wr3t5fm5uwj8hr4
Apparently I can post links now too. Awesome
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@nala1908 did you get Weather working.!
Partly also works on Nexus 7 (2013), but I can't set up any notification with Gear Fit Manager v1.49.
greeneyes1988 said:
Thank you very much. I tried it out and it works!
I can also install and open the lite version of S Health. But how can i sync it now? I can't login with a Samsung account. Wh i click on the login button, nothing happens....
Thanks again.
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I couldn't get it to sign in or sync either unfortunately. I'm working on it though.
Quentin2 said:
Wohooo, you are great. I could follow your steps.
I have only 2 problems:
a) I have no supported device to upgrade the Fit to 1.49 - will have to ask around in office if somebody has a supported Galaxy. Anyway, it would be great if we could manage to get the upgrading function working so we are independent of any special device requirements... not sure, what's missing here, because as somebody earlier mentioned: when pairing it with 1.25 the first time, it downloads a huge firmware update and pushes it to the Fit who afterwards reboots... but either it didn't work or it is not 1.49
b) Have the same problem with the S-Health lite - it can be started, but it is not able to logon to a Samsung account or sync with the Fit
Anyway, this is a huge progress so far. I bought my Fit today. It was released yesterday and only one single store had it on stock - when I found your thread, I immediately rushed to the store
Thank you so much for all the details you figured out so far.
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a) try going to bestbuy or another store that has them on display. They won't bother you about it. The guys at my store were trying to help! And the firmware update to 1.25 isn't an update. Its part of the fitmanager apk. There's also a firmware update in the 1.49 apk that is different. Originally I was trying to move the firmware from the new one to the old one but it wasn't working so I decided to just go to bestbuy and do it with their phones.
b) it doesn't work for me either. Neither does weather. But I'm still working on it.
And I bought my fit when it came out. I got it at the att store. At that point I didn't even know of it would work with the nexus but I decided it would be worth a shot and if I couldn't do it or someone else couldn't either then I'd just return it.
Also to the other question about notifications. Did you try to enable notification sharing in settings?
Hehe, I am really thankful that you tried and posted. You were the reason I dared to buy it. I'm from Germany, so no Best Buy. But not a problem, I work in a huge software company and there are several of these devices for internal tests available, so I may get a grip on one of them tomorrow to do the update. I am so interested to check the sleep tracker.
Notifications works for me like charm. Caller notification worked immediately, for the rest you can enable the general notifications and choose all applications you'd like to receive notifications from. I tried it with WhatsApp, it worked immediately, even showing the text including Chinese characters which are tricky. I am really happy.
As I can workaround the FW upgrade issue myself, my biggest dream would be to get the S-Health app working as this is the way to check your data and statistics. I am happy that the big display also lets you read most of this data, so it is not a total show stopper for now. We must keep in mind that it might happen that we never get the Samsung tools working. They are using TouchWiz stuff and Samsung accounts. So Samsung also would possibly not being happy that people not using their devices (that might also cross-finance the cloud servers) could use their infrastructure and trying to hinder this.
Quentin2 said:
Hehe, I am really thankful that you tried and posted. You were the reason I dared to buy it. I'm from Germany, so no Best Buy. But not a problem, I work in a huge software company and there are several of these devices for internal tests available, so I may get a grip on one of them tomorrow to do the update. I am so interested to check the sleep tracker.
Notifications works for me like charm. Caller notification worked immediately, for the rest you can enable the general notifications and choose all applications you'd like to receive notifications from. I tried it with WhatsApp, it worked immediately, even showing the text including Chinese characters which are tricky. I am really happy.
As I can workaround the FW upgrade issue myself, my biggest dream would be to get the S-Health app working as this is the way to check your data and statistics. I am happy that the big display also lets you read most of this data, so it is not a total show stopper for now. We must keep in mind that it might happen that we never get the Samsung tools working. They are using TouchWiz stuff and Samsung accounts. So Samsung also would possibly not being happy that people not using their devices (that might also cross-finance the cloud servers) could use their infrastructure and trying to hinder this.
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Samsung should be happy we're buying their smartwatches. i dont know if theres a way to get touchwiz on the nexus, but if you could it would probably be possible to get everything working.
is anyones working with alarms set on your phone? i cant get that to work either.
At least I can confirm: having connected it with a Samsung Galaxy S3 and Gear Fit Manager 1.49, it immediately downloaded a new FW for the Fit and now GFM 1.49 can connect to the Gear Fit and sleep tracking is also available now. Great!
would you guys say this is usable enough to buy?
Depends. For me it is. If you are not interested in alarms to wake you up and can help yourself by borrowing a compatible Samsung phone to make the firmware update and receive new functionality like sleep tracking, then you only will face one important issue:
you cannot sync the measured data to your phone, as this is done by S-Health which currently does not work. The Fit with its big display can still show you all relevant data and also historical data, so that is not a 100% no-go. But for the people who like to browse through fitness stats of past months on an app or in a browser, this is still a show stopper.