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Is it possible to use the 3G caperbility on my Exec so my laptop can connect to the internet through it? If yes, how?!
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HPJ
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yes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37298&highlight=modem
3G should be the same only difference is universal connecting differently
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Yes.
As a rule of thumb, if it has 2 cameras it is 3G.
You can go to your carrier's website and search for the settings, Orange UK drop 3 lots of internet settings into the m5000 with the extended ROM:
Dial up WAP
WAP GPRS
Internet GPRS
The Universal will automatically pick one to use apparently but not having used this feature I don't know the situations where one would be preferable to another.
PReDiToR said:
Yes.
As a rule of thumb, if it has 2 cameras it is 3G.
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Not entirely true. Advance TC M.A.G.I.C. (http://www.advancetc.com/) has 2 cams, and no 3G
raymondu999 said:
PReDiToR said:
Yes.
As a rule of thumb, if it has 2 cameras it is 3G.
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Not entirely true. Advance TC M.A.G.I.C. (http://www.advancetc.com/) has 2 cams, and no 3G
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Probably why he states "rule of thumb"..
With so many of the feature sets of phones geared to data plans, I'm a little concerned about how the HD2 will deal with features for someone like me who doesn't have a data plan because I'm out of data range 85% of the time. In looking at the manual, these items come to mind:
1. Update Weather Info Using Wi-Fi or ActiveSync Connection?
2. Using Footprints with GPS; No Data Connection?
3. Update Stocks Using Wi-Fi or ActiveSync Connection?
4. Navigation Using GPS Only; No Data Connection? Can Google maps be downloaded and used when no data connection is available?
I currently use a TyTN II that came with TomTom for navigation. Would my current version work on the HD2? If not, is there a software package for navigation that will work with the HD2?
Thanks in advance.
-Bob-
rebecker said:
someone like me who doesn't have a data plan because I'm out of data range 85% of the time.
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I don't get it - I have never encountered a situation where I would have voice service but no data - is it even possible?
Anyway, your #1 and #3 will work fine, don't know about Footprints - never used that, and Google Maps have cache, but you need to download the maps around your location at least once. Then if you want to zoom in/out or move away from the predownloaded area you'll need a data connection.
TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?
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I don't get it - I have never encountered a situation where I would have voice service but no data - is it even possible?
Anyway, your #1 and #3 will work fine, don't know about Footprints - never used that, and Google Maps have cache, but you need to download the maps around your location at least once. Then if you want to zoom in/out or move away from the predownloaded area you'll need a data connection.
TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?
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I don't have a data plan because I'm outside the US 85% of the time. Too cheap to pay for a 'plan' when I'm in the US. Use a pay-as-you-go plan. No data available as far as I know. Has that changed??
Thanks for your reply.
-Bob-
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TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?
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Screen resolution, maybe??
rebecker said:
I don't have a data plan because I'm outside the US 85% of the time. Too cheap to pay for a 'plan' when I'm in the US. Use a pay-as-you-go plan. No data available as far as I know. Has that changed??
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Ah, OK, I thought by "range" you meant "coverage". Haven't been in the US for 5 years, so don't know whether they have data service for prepaid packages. I'm sure somebody offered that when I was there, but I may be mistaken, can't be an expert on this issue for sure!
rebecker said:
Screen resolution, maybe??
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HD2 has the same resolution as HD, so you will be fine I'm sure.
Why does Google Map tell me that I'm 1000m from my current location? It's useless if I need street directions.
a_ok2me said:
Why does Google Map tell me that I'm 1000m from my current location? It's useless if I need street directions.
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This is strange. I have the same problem with my Rhodium. My HD2 has the best GPS I have ever owned.
I use Waze not Google maps though. Last night I was on the highest bridge of a multi road exchange and took a 90 degree turn that confuses every GPS device I have ever used but this time Waze made the turn with me.
Are you using the stock ROM?
Does Google maps support GPS?
Snarksneeze said:
This is strange. I have the same problem with my Rhodium. My HD2 has the best GPS I have ever owned.
I use Waze not Google maps though. Last night I was on the highest bridge of a multi road exchange and took a 90 degree turn that confuses every GPS device I have ever used but this time Waze made the turn with me.
Are you using the stock ROM?
Does Google maps support GPS?
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Well...I no longer have the hd2 because it does not pick up 3G 95% of the time and it can't find a GPS satellite. Google Map supports GPS. It was also stock ROM. I must have done a million hard resets. Basically, it didn't work for $450 + $50 tax.
Did you even turn on the GPS option in Google maps? If not then it was finding your location throught GPRS which is triangulation from cell towers.
I have both a Fuze and HD2 and both work just fine for me. Also when was the last time you tried runner Quick GPS to update the tracking files?
Google Maps, by default, won't connect with GPS, but find your estimates location from cell towers. that's why you're always a little off.
press menu and use GPS, and the GPS will track your location accurately from there on.
rickyoon.vegas said:
Google Maps, by default, won't connect with GPS, but find your estimates location from cell towers. that's why you're always a little off.
press menu and use GPS, and the GPS will track your location accurately from there on.
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Close but the newer version is Menu/Options/GPS
Wil Badger said:
Did you even turn on the GPS option in Google maps? If not then it was finding your location throught GPRS which is triangulation from cell towers.
I have both a Fuze and HD2 and both work just fine for me. Also when was the last time you tried runner Quick GPS to update the tracking files?
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rickyoon.vegas said:
Google Maps, by default, won't connect with GPS, but find your estimates location from cell towers. that's why you're always a little off.
press menu and use GPS, and the GPS will track your location accurately from there on.
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Yes I turned on the Google GPS option. It just tries to find a tower forever, but never finds anything. I also ran Quick GPS after the Google GPS option didn't work. Similarly, I rarely ever get 3G. But, stick in my sim card to my old phone and everything is fine.
I think there is a big issue with the HD2.
a_ok2me said:
Yes I turned on the Google GPS option. It just tries to find a tower forever, but never finds anything. I also ran Quick GPS after the Google GPS option didn't work. Similarly, I rarely ever get 3G. But, stick in my sim card to my old phone and everything is fine.
I think there is a big issue with the HD2.
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I have read that leather cases have something to do with this sometimes. Are you using one?
MirasHD2 said:
I have read that leather cases have something to do with this sometimes. Are you using one?
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Yes & no. Yes, I do when I'm on the road. But, no because I would try it at home - without any case - to see if it's accurate but it can't pick up any satellites.
I was only able to get a reading of my home position the first 2 days of owning it.
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I think there is a big issue with the HD2.
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I think you mean with your particular HD2. Because as I said before, I've never had a better GPS device... ever. Any GPS device that can actually follow me on a 90-degree turn without missing a beat is just lightyears beyond anything else I've found so far.
Even with stock ROM there could be a number of things causing trouble:
You could have a bad phone. It happens. Manufacturer's defects will occur in even the best runs, that's why there are warranties to cover it.
Something may be interfering with your GPS receiver. Even if other devices perform flawlessly in the same location in your vehicle, one device may be more succeptible to radio interference than others.
You could have battery issues. A bad battery can cause all sorts of problems. When your phone can't get a good cell reception, it just boosts juice to the hardware, which in turn drains your battery faster. A bad battery just can't keep up. Again, this is why there are warranties.
Please don't just assume that the HD2 is a bad phone just because you had problems with yours. I've heard of people curse a phone maker because they got two or three bad phones in a row. The thing to remember is that when a plant makes a bad batch, the entire shift's production could easily be sent to the same area, meaning that multiple returns for the same issue from one customer are not unheard of.
I would return it and get a replacement. It may take a few times of swapping around, but you should get things worked out. Trust me, this is the best phone on the market today. Hands down.
#ListMaster
Snarksneeze said:
I think you mean with your particular HD2. Because as I said before, I've never had a better GPS device... ever.
Please don't just assume that the HD2 is a bad phone just because you had problems with yours. I've heard of people curse a phone maker because they got two or three bad phones in a row.
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Well...conversely, you can't assume the other direction because many, not only my phone, can't get 3G. Further, my phone can't pick up satellites even after many hard resets and no non-OEM apps installed. As I keep on reading threads, it tells me the HD2 is poor with reception. There's something to be said about this.
After selling my phone, I'm tempted to buy another one. But I'll hold out for awhile as more feedbacks come in.
MirasHD2 said:
I have read that leather cases have something to do with this sometimes. Are you using one?
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a_ok2me said:
Well...conversely, you can't assume the other direction because many, not only my phone, can't get 3G. Further, my phone can't pick up satellites even after many hard resets and no non-OEM apps installed. As I keep on reading threads, it tells me the HD2 is poor with reception. There's something to be said about this.
After selling my phone, I'm tempted to buy another one. But I'll hold out for awhile as more feedbacks come in.
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The lack of 3G can't be blamed on the phone, you know. I live in the center of Austin, TX and my 3G is constant. I've driven 100 miles south to a small community there and couldn't get anything higher than Edge.
Also, T-Mobile won't kick you from a tower that doesn't belong to them. At least, I've never been able to catch them doing it. I always get the closest tower and best reception possible. Problem is, T-Mobile simply doesn't have enough money to ensure that every corner of every city has third-generation towers.
This is the same gripe coming from iPhone users; they say that AT&T just isn't investing enough in putting out more towers.
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The lack of 3G can't be blamed on the phone, you know.
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Yeah, but the thing is - as I originally mentioned - I get 3G on my BlueAngel using the same sim card. Without this test, I would not have been able to point my finger at the HD2. The BlueAngel is something like the first PDA/phone ever and I still get 3G with it. I can't believe PDA technology has not advanced so much until now that I'm still using it after all these years.
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Yeah, but the thing is - as I originally mentioned - I get 3G on my BlueAngel using the same sim card. Without this test, I would not have been able to point my finger at the HD2. The BlueAngel is something like the first PDA/phone ever and I still get 3G with it. I can't believe PDA technology has not advanced so much until now that I'm still using it after all these years.
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I see. Well, I certainly can't say what the problem is. As I said before, you may have just gotten a bad phone, which would suck but it does happen.
I've never dropped 3G here in Austin since I've gotten my HD2 in. Of course, the icon switches between [3] and [H] all the time, but it won't drop to [E] unless I manually turn off the "Data connection" toggle under Settings->Comm Manager.
Sorry but, our GPS on our Hd2 only works when in 3g? Just wondering because im on Edge at home and it dont work. havent tried in 3g coverage yet though.
starkall said:
Sorry but, our GPS on our Hd2 only works when in 3g? Just wondering because im on Edge at home and it dont work. havent tried in 3g coverage yet though.
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I don't know. I was associating poor 3G reception with my phone's inability to find a satellite.
i live in long beach, ca and my phone finds gps even on edge. It also connects to 3g and has a stable connection. try replacing ur phone by using ur warranty.
starkall said:
Sorry but, our GPS on our Hd2 only works when in 3g? Just wondering because im on Edge at home and it dont work. havent tried in 3g coverage yet though.
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No, GPS has nothing to do with 3g or your cellular connection. The GPS will work even if you have no sim card in and don't use it as a phone.
Also, I have to say, the GPS on my HD2 is one of the best I've used. I've had 4 other GPS enabled phones, 2 handheld standalone GPS devices, and 3 different bluetooth gps devices and the HD2 is definitely as good or better than all of them. I was very impressed... never thought a phone could work so well with gps.
google maps
GPS CONNECTION ERROR??!
am i the only one ?
No GPS receiver was found maake sure you have a gps receiver (built in or bluetooth that is turned on and configured towork with google maps for mobile. ??
UMM? is this so that i can bluetooth a tomtom or something like that and use their satelites ? cuz i ran quick gps why wouldnt gmaps use that ? my location is a little off but i am inside a brick apartment building. and its only off several blocks?
any way to configure gps to gmaps ?
Hey ppl just wanna know if there is a way to use wifi in airport mode?
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I need too
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That makes no sence, airport/airplane mode is supposed to not under any circumstanses interfere with air radio and controllers. And you are by international laws forced to use this mode or completely turn your device off in flight, or in hospital enviorement where sensetive machines are in use.
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yes you can
I use the paid app called switch pro widget from the market
it allows you to switch wifi on in airplane mode......
...doesn't that defeat the point of Airplane Mode?
iead1 said:
...doesn't that defeat the point of Airplane Mode?
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could be useful....when you are roaming, and don't want to receive calls but want to browse the net and use less battery...
And also useful to ..um..use in-flight wifi services. Its available on a lot of flights now..Emirates for one.
iead1 said:
...doesn't that defeat the point of Airplane Mode?
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Im travelling to US they are offering wifi at the hotel, so i dont wanna take calls or use my data while im away and pay lots of $$$ for roaming. Therefore its always handy to use wifi in Ap mode. Did u get it??
junooni.1980 said:
Im travelling to US they are offering wifi at the hotel, so i dont wanna take calls or use my data while im away and pay lots of $$$ for roaming. Therefore its always handy to use wifi in Ap mode. Did u get it??
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Yes, it works perfectly with SwitchPro Widgets.
junooni.1980 said:
Im travelling to US they are offering wifi at the hotel, so i dont wanna take calls or use my data while im away and pay lots of $$$ for roaming. Therefore its always handy to use wifi in Ap mode. Did u get it??
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No, it's totally understandable.
But, my point is, why bother using airplane mode? You can just turn off cellular services... There's plenty of widgets for that.
iead1 said:
No, it's totally understandable.
But, my point is, why bother using airplane mode? You can just turn off cellular services... There's plenty of widgets for that.
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Mainly if you want to use bluetooth or GPS.
iead1 said:
No, it's totally understandable.
But, my point is, why bother using airplane mode? You can just turn off cellular services... There's plenty of widgets for that.
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Would u like to name a few...but what about that guy he said its mailny for gps and bt ..does that means not for wifi??
junooni.1980 said:
Would u like to name a few...but what about that guy he said its mailny for gps and bt ..does that means not for wifi??
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No, no, I meant that if you just want wifi on when in airplane mode, you can use switchpro widgets for it, but if you want to use GPS and Bluetooth too, without cellular service, just using a widget to turn it off.
Sorry if I did not get explained well, my english seems to be not good enough
GPS is not affected by airplane mode since it is not sending anything (unless you are using aGPS) if you run a program with pree installed maps, google maps require gprs or wifi so that wont work ofc.
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Tjotte said:
GPS is not affected by airplane mode since it is not sending anything (unless you are using aGPS) if you run a program with pree installed maps, google maps require gprs or wifi so that wont work ofc.
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Ok, you're right. I didn't kwon that.
Tjotte said:
GPS is not affected by airplane mode since it is not sending anything (unless you are using aGPS) if you run a program with pree installed maps, google maps require gprs or wifi so that wont work ofc.
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hey man..do you know any nav software where i cn store maps on sd and not use gprs or 3g??
junooni.1980 said:
hey man..do you know any nav software where i cn store maps on sd and not use gprs or 3g??
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I use Copilot for that and it works very fine in my X10.
Zenghelis said:
I use Copilot for that and it works very fine in my X10.
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so this doesnt use network or data?
stores maps on sd?
junooni.1980 said:
so this doesnt use network or data?
stores maps on sd?
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Yes. You do not need data connection.
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Yes. You do not need data connection.
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thanx alot bro,
Do we need a internet connection in order to use our GPS
i ask this because i only become connected to Navigation when i enable my service providers data, which tells me our phones GPS is actually just location by data & not from satellites. however the phone is advertised to have a built in internal dedicated GPS reciever.
Some one please clear this up
GPS conection is free of charge..but in some navigations like Google maps,you must have internet access,.you schould find navigation sush as iGo,couse it doesn't nead one..hope I answer to your question..
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Its because in the Nexus the GPS chip is helped by knowing roughly where it is using the phone data to know which radio tower it is near to. Once the phone knows approximately where it is the GPS can pin-point much quicker.
Its called A-GPS (assisted-GPS)
gewit said:
GPS conection is free of charge..but in some navigations like Google maps,you must have internet access,.you schould find navigation sush as iGo,couse it doesn't nead one..hope I answer to your question..
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thanks, & is igo the best one or is there another.
kuljit55 said:
thanks, & is igo the best one or is there another.
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I prefered iGO on my old hand-set,couse it was realy great..you schould try it..But you cant get it from market,dont know why..You can find it on internet.
There is a planty of navigations.it really depence what phone do you have,becouse of screen resolution or performance of the unit..?
what ive noticed it requires a data connection get u directions. it doesnt need one to find you.. but if u want the arrow to move like a normal gps, needs to INITIALLY have internet.. so u can get all the directions and whatever on a wifi and go from there.. works. ive done it that way xD
You don't need data at all for GPS itself to work. It will take quite a while to get a lock but it will. You would of course need a app that has the map area downloaded. The arrow WILL work as normal without and internet. I did this when I first got my nexus. I did not even have a sim in for a month due to the fact I was waiting for my other prepaid plan to expire.