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First Time - Hello + a few questions

Hy,
My name is Felipe and this is my first post. I wish the best for everybody here.
I just put my hands on my new XDA II and I have a few questions, if someone could help me with them I will apreciate very much.
1st- Yesterday I had to hardreset my unit, after that I found strange that the camera button does not turn on the XDA2, it still bring the camera function but only when the XDA2 is on. I found that strange because I am almost sure that I was able to bring the camera mode on with the XDA2 off with the press of the camera button. Soo, what is up? Does the camera button had to turn on the unit or it is the only button that does not turn on the unit if pressed?
2nd- I read all the manual and I saw nothing about speach dialler, I can´t belive a fantastic eletronic like this does not have this feature. I would like to confirm and if soo, I would like to know about one or two software to help me on this since I will almost always use the XDA2 on my bag and headset on.
3rd- I found the IR port just too little, I know sometimes size does not matter but have someone used the XDA2 as a remote controler for home eletronics? If it is not good enought could you please tell me if there is a IR emitter as a SD card, since the XDA2 does not have a CF card slot and the to be released backpack will have the cf slot placed in the botton. I heard that the Total Remote is a great solution, does it uses the earphone jack?
4th-I found something strange on my XDA2, on "settings" - "device information" - "call duration" I found that my unit received 1193046hours and 27 minutes of incoming calls. How this happen if the unit was suposed to be new (at least it arrived as new on box with seal, without any sign of used mark? is this any kind of test or bug? Is is possible to reset this number so I can have a real record of it?
5th- I bought a Blue Monkey usb/bluetooth dongle to be used on my desktop. I planed to use it to make the sync between the XDA2 and the descktop. But I found some problems. First I cant get the thing to work, so I ask is that possible to sync both of them with bluetooth? Two I had problems to find the descktop with my XDA2 while I had the Jabra250 instaled on the XDA2, soo can I have two bluetooth units bonded within my XDA2 or I need to chose and install only one?
Lots of questions for a first post.
I thanks in advance for the help.
Felipe

Zzzzzzz
Sorry, I fell asleep before the 2nd paragraph

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Sorry, I fell asleep before the 2nd paragraph
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Hooo please, go back to sleep, you does not make anythink better.
Felipe

felcas said:
1st- Yesterday I had to hardreset my unit, after that I found strange that the camera button does not turn on the XDA2, it still bring the camera function but only when the XDA2 is on. I found that strange because I am almost sure that I was able to bring the camera mode on with the XDA2 off with the press of the camera button. Soo, what is up? Does the camera button had to turn on the unit or it is the only button that does not turn on the unit if pressed?
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I just found out my device has deeply discharged itself over the course of just two days, so I can't test it right now. I would say it depends on the setting in one of the phone menus which determines whether any button wakes up the device, or whether you need to explicitly turn it on.
2nd- I read all the manual and I saw nothing about speach dialler, I can´t belive a fantastic eletronic like this does not have this feature. I would like to confirm and if soo, I would like to know about one or two software to help me on this since I will almost always use the XDA2 on my bag and headset on.
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No voice-dial app comes with the device. A number of voice-dial and more general voice command applications exist. "Fonix Voice Dial" and "Microsoft Voice Command" come to mind immediately. Use Google for more details.
3rd- I found the IR port just too little, I know sometimes size does not matter but have someone used the XDA2 as a remote controler for home eletronics? If it is not good enought could you please tell me if there is a IR emitter as a SD card, since the XDA2 does not have a CF card slot and the to be released backpack will have the cf slot placed in the botton. I heard that the Total Remote is a great solution, does it uses the earphone jack?
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I was thinking of performing an internal modification of the IR-port on mine.
4th-I found something strange on my XDA2, on "settings" - "device information" - "call duration" I found that my unit received 1193046hours and 27 minutes of incoming calls. How this happen if the unit was suposed to be new (at least it arrived as new on box with seal, without any sign of used mark? is this any kind of test or bug? Is is possible to reset this number so I can have a real record of it?
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That number of hours works out to exactly 0x123456 in hexadecimal, so that is unlikley to be the real number of hours. Funny though... There is at present not yet a tool or method to reset the Hmalaya call timers.
5th- I bought a Blue Monkey usb/bluetooth dongle to be used on my desktop. I planed to use it to make the sync between the XDA2 and the descktop. But I found some problems. First I cant get the thing to work, so I ask is that possible to sync both of them with bluetooth? Two I had problems to find the descktop with my XDA2 while I had the Jabra250 instaled on the XDA2, soo can I have two bluetooth units bonded within my XDA2 or I need to chose and install only one?
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I played with Bluetooth sync and found it not to be worth it at the moment. You need to hit 'Sync over Bluetooth' on the device, which is annoying, and you need to soft-reset and re-bond frequently. Wait for newer ROMs before actually using this feature.
Lots of questions for a first post.
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No worries, I stayed wide awake.... Welcome to XDA-developers...

When I got my xda2 it also said I had millions of hours of outgoing calls, once you make a call however the pointers reset to zero and start counting, so dont worry about it.

felcas said:
Hy,
1st- Yesterday I had to hardreset my unit, after that I found strange that the camera button does not turn on the XDA2, it still bring the camera function but only when the XDA2 is on. I found that strange because I am almost sure that I was able to bring the camera mode on with the XDA2 off with the press of the camera button. Soo, what is up? Does the camera button had to turn on the unit or it is the only button that does not turn on the unit if pressed?
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Refer "Start - Setting - System - Button Lock"
When it is locked u cannot on camera by pressing camera button when XDA is off

No worries, I stayed wide awake.... Welcome to XDA-developers...
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Thanks a lot Peter, that is the kind of help I was looking for

cruisin-thru said:
When I got my xda2 it also said I had millions of hours of outgoing calls, once you make a call however the pointers reset to zero and start counting, so dont worry about it.
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Yesterday I was able to use a chip of my girlfriend on my XDA2 and it worked very nice with the only exeption of the GPRS feature that I was not able to make work due to lack of information on my operator.
Anyway after I seen your post I had a look at the counter and unfortunately it did not zeroed but added the time I was using.
I will have to note it and then substract if I want to know on the future.
Anyway I thank you for the response.
Felipe

KCChia said:
felcas said:
Hy,
1st- Yesterday I had to hardreset my unit, after that I found strange that the camera button does not turn on the XDA2, it still bring the camera function but only when the XDA2 is on. I found that strange because I am almost sure that I was able to bring the camera mode on with the XDA2 off with the press of the camera button. Soo, what is up? Does the camera button had to turn on the unit or it is the only button that does not turn on the unit if pressed?
Refer "Start - Setting - System - Button Lock"
When it is locked u cannot on camera by pressing camera button when XDA is off
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Hummm, I forgot to tell that I tried to unlock the button but there is no option to lock just one button or unlock it but only all of them or none (with exeption to the power button). If I do lock, then it work as stated on the manual, but the strange is that if I unlock, the camera button continues to be the only one that does not power the XDA2 when it is off. But it work fine if the xda2 is on. I tried to assign diferent role for the camera button to see if it have to do with the assigned functions but it appear that the problem is direct related to the button not to the function.
What I would ask is to you just verify if your xda2 turn on with the camera button. And tell me.
Thanks for the help.
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Speaker Phone

Does the XDAII do Speaker phone? if so how? I cant seem to find it myself

try to read user manual :lol:

sid said:
try to read user manual :lol:
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I'd say that a very negative responce to a plea for help.
Whilst in a call press and hold the green (on hook) button until the unit switches to speakerphone mode.

thank you VERY much!
I do not have a manual (so expect more dumb questions)

press green button longer than 2-3 seconds than the speakerphone is automaticaly turned on.
renzie

No Manual...
dude, 8)
You can go online and download one of the Manuals for your device, at least I did for my Siemens SX56..
Hope that helps..
Side Note - You will find more out about your device via this site and others faster then you would looking in the manual, at least I have.
Peace out.. :idea:

XDA 2 always on handsfree (speaker on)

Quote this FAQ from myxda.com :
Q. Is it possible to activate the loudspeaker on my xda before choosing a telephone number? Is it possible to permanently turn the loudspeaker on loud, so i do not have to press the green button?
A. There is a way for doing this. The only disadvantage: after a soft-reset this setting is not activated anymore and must be readjusted. Dial any number, for example the Voicemail Box, so that nobody is disturbed by a phone call. Then disconnect and tip onto the signal symbol in the title bar. Tip onto the disconnect telephone button and then immediately press the green button (accept telephone call) keeping it pressed until the note appears: The loudspeaker is activated. The telephone then disconnects, without establishing a connection. The information that the loudspeaker is activated remains. The next step is turning on the telephone. The loudspeaker is turned on instantly with each dialled number. However, you can always turn the loudspeaker on or off by pressing the green button a little longer BEFORE dialling.
I've tried it and there is no response, even I can not get first step (Tip on the disconnect button ). May be this FAQ is only for XDA I ...
Has anybody tried it on an XDA II ?
Has anybody a way to permanently activate loudspeaker on XDA II ?

Yes, I've tried it, it works.
But sometimes could be difficult to activate due to some lag or slow response time for taps ... Once activated, the screen will look like this:

Can yo please explain it step by step ?
I've tried a lot of times, withou results. Thanks

ok, i found this easier:
- Turn on flight mode.
- Press green button for a few seconds until it says "Speakerphone is on". (Don't worry, as you're on flight mode, no call is made)
- Now, turn off flight mode to use the phone and have the speakerphone always on.
Enjoy.

No way !!
Turn On fligth mode.
--Press green Button while in TODAY opens Phone Screen
---Press green button while in PHONE screen shows Buuble "The phone is currently off. Dou you want to turn Wireless on?
I have ROM 1.60.00 WWE
-- Radio Version 1.10.00

You'll have to PRESS DOWN AND HOLD the green button for about 2 seconds. Not just one click.

Of course I did it

Have you been able to activate speakerphone during a call before?
The procedure is the same, press and hold down the Green button should activate, except that this is done when flightmode is on.
It's strange why your unit doesn't behave the same? Try hold down longer perhaps..

@chriswo
sorry for OT, but PLEEEEASSSE let me know the name of that software you're using for the today screen. i've been desperately looking for something like this for ages now.
thanks
regards ize|man

if you mean
chriswo's screenshot
then do you mean the signal strength
or ?

if you're talking about the launcher, it's called cLaunch, it's free.

Yes I can activate it during a call, and as I like it (it works 'sufficient' for me as a hands free for the car) is because I wanted to have it always activated.
May be there is some installed software. Will try to uninstall what is not essential. Can you post your rom & radio versions ?

boyz boyz you're fast as lightning
i just updated the screenshot. pls reload this page.
and YES it's cLaunch i just googled and it seems to be what i need (BIG buttons on the today screen)
thanks a lot
regards ize|man

Alrught, if you find it difficult to activate Speakerphone while on flight mode. try this:
On PHONE display, turn on flight mode and immediately PRESS AND HOLD DOWN the green button. Don't let it go completely on flight mode, so you got to do it while the radio was shutting down.
try that and let us know.

OK, this one WORKED without problem.
Now I have a 'perfect' and 'cheap' handsfree for my car.
THANK YOU very much !!!

Chriswo?
Where did you get that signalstrenght today plug in from ? looks really good

That's HudsonMobile PhoneDashboard.

Anyone notice if you cancel the speakerphone, then enable your bluetooth headset and make a call, the headset stays connected even after you end the call?
I don't know if this really is an advantage or not, I'll see how much more the battery drains if any.
Also, I notice that after activating the speakerphone "always-on", my ringetone gets almost silent. :?

Pairing AT&T 8525 & Motorola HS280 Headset

Hello
I've been trying hard to pair this HS280 headset with the phone but no success. Does anyone use this headset with this phone?..Is it compatible?..I did a search in the forums & read a lot but nothing helped for this headset.Please help..
TIA

I never heard of an HS280. Are you referring to the HS820?

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I never heard of an HS280. Are you referring to the HS820?
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Its here... http://www.headsetwarehouse.co.uk/mobile.htm ..please someone help..

That's what I have and I had no problems pairing them together.
Try following the instructions, or at least tell us what steps you are doing so that we can help you.

Doom Tints said:
That's what I have and I had no problems pairing them together.
Try following the instructions, or at least tell us what steps you are doing so that we can help you.
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Hey thanks for the reply..I turn on my headset..then turn the Bluetooth ON in the fone..then goto devices & add a new device but it does not detect the headset..Also I have enabled receive all incoming beams..what am I missing here..lemme know..thats what I used to do with my razr V3...

You have to put the headset into pairing mode before anything will detect it. You can do this by holding down the button on it for about ten seconds, until the light is a solid (not blinking) blue.

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You have to put the headset into pairing mode before anything will detect it. You can do this by holding down the button on it for about ten seconds, until the light is a solid (not blinking) blue.
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Thanks a bunch..it works perfectly now...

Handsfree Screen Off Problem

I've got a weird problem with my Diamond and i can't figure out a solution. I think it's due to .net 3.5 but i am not sure.
When i plug in the factory handsfree ( wired ) i can't turn off my screen. The light fades to 20% but the screen doesn't turn off. This is killing my battery.
The only fix i could think of is starting WMP , hitting play, screen off and then plugging in my headphones. This seams to work. But it's not a real solution.
If someone can help.. I would greatly appreciate it.

Flash my last ROM, V3 23049 and your problems will disappear, read readme first.
OR
You can try to install DiamonTweak and set "3.2 Audio booster" from "Disabled (Default)" to "Enable"

Power button?
dark2y said:
I've got a weird problem with my Diamond and i can't figure out a solution. I think it's due to .net 3.5 but i am not sure.
When i plug in the factory handsfree ( wired ) i can't turn off my screen. The light fades to 20% but the screen doesn't turn off. This is killing my battery.
The only fix i could think of is starting WMP , hitting play, screen off and then plugging in my headphones. This seams to work. But it's not a real solution.
If someone can help.. I would greatly appreciate it.
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... do you mean when you hit the power button, the screen stays on? My screen doesn't switch off automatically with the headphones in. I press the power button to turn the screen on and off

I diden't try to flash it because it would be the third time this month. I can't take another reinstall! I was hoping on a registry hack or a fix cab or something. I really don't think it's the ROM's fault.
Setting "3.2 Audio booster" to enabled didn't work.

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... do you mean when you hit the power button, the screen stays on? My screen doesn't switch off automatically with the headphones in. I press the power button to turn the screen on and off
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My doesn't turn off for nothing. I press the power button and the light fades to half, but the screen isn't turning off. I have to unplug the headphones , press power, the plug them in again.

Fixed
I figure it out. I flashed with a ROM that dosen't include .net CF 3.5 . It worked and i don't have this problem anymore.
bogy16 you were right. Switching the ROM was the solution