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Hi boys and girls,
I'm considering getting the XDA2, mainly i want it for a navigation system, so without using a bluetooth gps unit I imagine i need the backpack right?
So do you remove the camera to clip the backpack on?
Does backpack obscure the bottom mounted port which I would want to use the thumboard for?
backpack enables CF as I understand it, so are there any issues with wifi CF's remaining connected to the w/lan on windows pocket 2003? (I am plagued with periodic loss of connection with my old laptop using a 16bit wifi pcmcia card on XP)
Anyone use a bluetooth gps and do u loose connection much?
Anyone use the thumb board thing and what do you think of it?
Any pics of the thumb-board mounted on the device or the backpack mounted on would be ACE
Cheers
You dont need the backpack to use a gps with xda2, just buy a wired system, it will set itself up on com1, you must make sure that under setting/connection/beams, that the box "receive incoming beams" is not checked. www.globalpositioningsystems.com do a good cheap range of gps modules, any unit that fits xda1 will also work on xda2. As to the bluetooth gps, I have used Fortuna GPSmart and find it to be very good, the one I am using at the moment is the Holus GR-203e but I had to install a patch to get that working, the GPSmart is also usable as a cabled gps so with the cable which is very cheap you can connect to laptop or other non bluetooth devices. You can use the GPSmart as a stand alone unit also, I bought a cable which charges the xda, powers the gps and also carries the data.
cruisin-thru said:
You dont need the backpack to use a gps with xda2, just buy a wired system, it will set itself up on com1, you must make sure that under setting/connection/beams, that the box "receive incoming beams" is not checked. www.globalpositioningsystems.com
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Thanks for your reply, I think I'm in need of the backpack in any case because I want wifi
the bluetooth unit you mention that can run as wired sounds good, and how much was that multi charging cable? Cigar lighter effort I assume?
If you just want to charge the gps you get a mini usb lead and one of those usb liger sockets, the cable has a lighter socket included with the y cable., it was less than £20.
Was this the one you meant mate?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3079911961&category=15005
The url you posted was invalid, so i tried www.globalpositioningsystem.com and that site didnt look all that hot??
Globalpositioningsystem are one of the best suppliers I have used, that gps on ebay is not the one I use, that is GPSmart. it can be used as a handheld, bluetooth or wired system and is very cheap, runs on 3 x AAA batteries. The cable with lighter adaptor and data/charge cost less than £20. I inadvertently added an "s" to the end of that url.
Hi,
i've googled around but haven't been able to solve this problem: every time i connect my magician to the usb port in my PC, it starts synching and charging at the same time. I know this is correct behaviour since USB ports are able to supply power to connected devices.
Anyway, i'd like to know if there's the possibility to avoid charging from the USB port (while retaining, of course, synching capability).
I need this hack 'cos i often connect my magician to the pc only for the time needed to sync my contacts/appointments (just a few seconds/minutes) or to install some small programs and i fear that recharging the battery for so a short time and 5-10 times a day may reduce its capacity or even destroy it.
I'd like to sync my magician without recharging its battery, do you thing it is possible? Is there a registry hack (either in ppc or in winxp) to disable USB power supplying? Do i need to manually hack my USB cable by cutting out the red and white power wires?
Thanks for your help,
bye bye,
Isidoro
You really have nothing to worry about. Lithium rechargeable batteries do not mind having small frequent top ups.
Ni-Cads on the other hand, yes they would be ruined.
Your phone uses a Lithium battery so as I said, no need to worry. :wink:
If you really wanted to, you could build a custom USB cable which does not carry the power, by omitting the GND and +5V pins (the first and the last pin of the usb connector).
This is not really needed, because modern batteries don't get damaged by multiple recharges...
iDG said:
If you really wanted to, you could build a custom USB cable which does not carry the power, by omitting the GND and +5V pins (the first and the last pin of the usb connector).
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I tried it but it didn't work: the phone doesn't charge, ok, but it doesn't' sync too!!! Winxp doesn't see it.
Maybe i should keep ground wire?!? Mah!
This is not really needed, because modern batteries don't get damaged by multiple recharges...
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I know, i know, but i would definitely feel more safe if i could sync without charge.
Anyway, thank u all,
Isidoro
Use bluettoth to sync the device with pc, your problem will be solved.
All 4 wires are required for usb to work.
Removing any of them will prevent USB operating.
As stated, it doesnt matter about the top up charging, dont worry.
Disable charging
Disable USB charging
HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\usbfndrv
and change the
EnableUsbCharging to '0'
then
soft reset
I'd like to try this on my Ameo. How do I use the REG files contained in the ZIP file? I am using the Ameo to connect my laptop to the Internet. It works great over a USB cable but I cannot get it to work with Bluetooth. I am concerned about constant short recharges. Is there a special folder to put the REG files into? How do I make the Ameo read the values before doing a soft reset?
Thanks
Bob
Hi
I'd like to try your solution with editing registry on my T Mobile Ameo. Could you tell me wwhat I need to do with the REG files. Is there a special folder to put them in? How do I invoke the setting before doing a soft reste ?
Thanks
Bob
@pedjajovicevic : my magician does not have this registry key
I searched for that key you wrote,
but this key doesn't exist on my (german) magician.
HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\usbfndrv
Under BuiltIn there are many subkeys, but no usbfndrv, i searched the complete Builtin key but no key you wrote.
Can you tell me, where I maybe can create this key. Would it work ???
OK, i will try, but i don't know when. Two childs hold me away from my notebook
Are those registry files executed from the phone or the PC?
on your device.
but it won't work - there are no ways disable usb chargin in Magician via regsitry.
Thanks to all great developers from here, i've already saw a lot of amazing softwares and use some of them.
I was wondering if it's possible when we connect the phone to USB, the phone shows the normal popup asking if we want activesync or USB storage, but with another option that is "Charge battery".
It would be great because i use a lot of computers and i don't want it to sync neither to be a usb storage.
Thank you all..
PS: Sorry for my bad english
neives said:
Thanks to all great developers from here, i've already saw a lot of amazing softwares and use some of them.
I was wondering if it's possible when we connect the phone to USB, the phone shows the normal popup asking if we want activesync or USB storage, but with another option that is "Charge battery".
It would be great because i use a lot of computers and i don't want it to sync neither to be a usb storage.
Thank you all..
PS: Sorry for my bad english
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I second this, Im using a lot of different working PCs, also outside the country, so only charging without syncing, sharing internet or mass storage would be a great thing!!!
If you use a standard mini usb connector as opposed to the HTC one, it should only charge the phone. Works for me.
HoTaCe said:
If you use a standard mini usb connector as opposed to the HTC one, it should only charge the phone. Works for me.
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Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.
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Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.
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That's not an option for me because sometimes i want to charge and other times i want to use as usb storage.
And i also have a cradle and i'll NOT remove pins
I've already seen here a diferent popup with an option to use phone as modem, so i think this shouldn't be difficult.
Thank you
Just select internet connection sharing..
that way it won't sync..
Just turn it off!
An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.
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An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.
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Iam using that method ..
my method
i use bluetooth to sync and have disabled 'allow usb connections' in activesync so that it charges ONLY via cable.
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An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.
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That's another point, i don't want put it to sleep.
The perfect solution for me is an option to put it to charge, because i don't want to desiblr activesync because i use it on my computer, and don't want to put it to sleep, because i want to use it.
Thank you.
bumping because I second (er, third) this notion. I don't mind putting it to sleep, but I work in a flaky reception area so my damn phone is always waking up on its own. And everytime it does, guess what pops up? Yeah, annoying.
Who's the ninja that added that connect as modem feature? I have that installed and love it. Maybe if we all ask nice he/she will add a "Connect to Charge" option...
i use to chose "Mass storage" when i dont want to activsync
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i use to chose "Mass storage" when i dont want to activsync
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Yes, thank you for your input...
Now what we are looking for is an option to...
...don't sync...
...don't use Internal Storage as a disk drive...
...don't share internet connection...
...when connecting the device with a usb-cable to a PC.
We just want it to charge the battery, nothing else.
Because we don't want this to be permanent and we don't want to lose functionality by...
...switching off the device...
...disabling active sync on the pc...
...pulling pins from a cable...
...we are asking for a fourth option in the USB to PC menu.
And while we're at it:
I would like a shortcut to te USB to PC menu too, because I like to switch a lot. Anyone?
rvdgeer said:
Yes, thank you for your input...
Now what we are looking for is an option to...
...don't sync...
...don't use Internal Storage as a disk drive...
...don't share internet connection...
...when connecting the device with a usb-cable to a PC.
We just want it to charge the battery, nothing else.
Because we don't want this to be permanent and we don't want to lose functionality by...
...switching off the device...
...disabling active sync on the pc...
...pulling pins from a cable...
...we are asking for a fourth option in the USB to PC menu.
And while we're at it:
I would like a shortcut to te USB to PC menu too, because I like to switch a lot. Anyone?
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yea it would be great if someone can create a 4th option for us to be able to select "Charge Only" how perfect is that?
I'm not sure what you're really asking for, but i use an old small program called kill active sync. It still works for the latest activesyncs on XP. You can google for a few more versions. This will let you charge without having sync pop up annoyingly.
WM5
you could also enable this tool, so you PPC will be acknowledged as an USB Storage device. So you can USE all funktions except files form your storage card. It charges without sync.
http://freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml
ecor said:
you could also enable this tool, so you PPC will be acknowledged as an USB Storage device. So you can USE all funktions except files form your storage card. It charges without sync.
http://freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml
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HexiumVII said:
I'm not sure what you're really asking for, but i use an old small program called kill active sync. It still works for the latest activesyncs on XP. You can google for a few more versions. This will let you charge without having sync pop up annoyingly.
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Please read this post.
Antimus said:
Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.
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I think you got the usb pinout wrong there, the inner two pins are the data and the outer two are the power supply.
It would also be sufficient to only remove one pin.
And the Idea of charge only would be very useful and is a good idea, I imagine it could also be accomplished from the PC side.
Funny Thread, isn't it?
People just don't read.....
I second the idea of rvdgeer because i'm used to charge my diamond via car radio usb port and have some trouble with this. I cannot put it to mass storage because i need access to it to get tomtom working.
So i regularly use the modem option.
But the only purpose of this thread is to find an answer if, or if not possible to add a 4th setting to usb connection popup which is "charge only"
Maybe the developers/chefs can answer this question or somebody has a serious idea how to get this function
Thx for all the other ideas, but the best would be a 4th popup option
Maybe it's different on the Diamond from the Touch Pro, but on the PC if you Right Click the ActiveSync icon in the tasks bar (next to the clock) select Connection Settings then uncheck the box labeled Allow USB Connections. It continues to charge the phone without using anything else.
I don't know if this is known already, but I thought I'd share.
I recently (rather stupidly) bought the wrong type of micro-USB cable, the one with the completely rectangular profile on the micro end. Not wanting to throw it away, I decided to file the corners down so it would fit.
I confirmed the pin-outs were the same, at the site below
http://www.leadsdirect.co.uk/technical/usbwiring.html
The only difference being that there was an identifying pin that was either unconnected, or connected to ground.
When I plugged the cable in, it automatically took me to Navipanel!! I was going to use it in the car anyway, so all in all, very useful!!
ALSO
Just discovered it does not appear to allow data transfer, as the phone does not show up in Windows when connected up with this cable.
I can confirm that if you connect a 'Motorola Mini-USB to Micro USB convertor' to the socket then you will also get the NaviPanel. Not sure if it is a good thing though because it annoys the hell out of me, not being able to access my Emails etc very easily. Of course I would not be driving at the same time as playing with the phone anyway.
Same happens when you just plug-in in the hd2 a microusb-to-female-usb adaptor (ment for nokia n85?) which i had bought to test (without success) some usb-host drivers mentioned somewhere in this forum.
I can add that it is possible to disable navipanel autostart (i did it but don't recall now exactly were among settings) and after that (obviously in my case using an additional usb/microusb adapter) the connection is fully functional as an usual cable.
wibberly said:
I can confirm that if you connect a 'Motorola Mini-USB to Micro USB convertor' to the socket then you will also get the NaviPanel. Not sure if it is a good thing though because it annoys the hell out of me, not being able to access my Emails etc very easily. Of course I would not be driving at the same time as playing with the phone anyway.
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I have the same motorola conventor and the same problem. I just tried other charger and navipanel doesn't start.
so, if i read you all correctly, to activate navipanel electronically, ground pin 4 (not usually used)?
navipanel blues
does anyone know how to completely cauterise navipanel...? when using my hd2 as a usb drive the lead (as supplied with the phone!) makes the unit think its in the car.... zzz and vice versa
Hi all,
I have my Milestone 2 fitted into a hard case, so my phone does not fit into Motorola Car dock, I should remove case nay time I use my phone in car. For this reason, i have a Brodit Universal Holsed and a USB cable to charge it.
I would like to modify this USB Cable, in order to "Tell" to the phone, that it is in my car, and so I can use Locale to turn on Bluethoot changhe Brightness and so on.
Do you have an idea on How modify USB cable, in order to tell the phone: "Hey you are in a car"?
Many Thanks
marcolino7 said:
Hi all,
I have my Milestone 2 fitted into a hard case, so my phone does not fit into Motorola Car dock, I should remove case nay time I use my phone in car. For this reason, i have a Brodit Universal Holsed and a USB cable to charge it.
I would like to modify this USB Cable, in order to "Tell" to the phone, that it is in my car, and so I can use Locale to turn on Bluethoot changhe Brightness and so on.
Do you have an idea on How modify USB cable, in order to tell the phone: "Hey you are in a car"?
Many Thanks
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That may be possible. But modifying the USB won't work. It's software based. So find an app!
Hi,
It's a combination of a software and the dock in the car.
When you connect phone to dock in car, the dock told the phone "You are in a Car", so the software on the phone, can change settings.
I would like to made a cable that told my phone "You are in a Car", then Locale on my phone will apply the settings.
Marco
The dock does not activate the "dock settings" off of the cable, it will work if you do not have the cable plugged in. The dock works off a sensor in the Milestone 2, and a magnet I believe. You might need a more powerful magnet to get through the case.
Maybe watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcngGMty_dc (droid and milestone have compatible docks, and I believe the milestone 2 works with the droid dock, I know it works with the Milestone 2 one)
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The dock does not activate the "dock settings" off of the cable, it will work if you do not have the cable plugged in. The dock works off a sensor in the Milestone 2, and a magnet I believe. You might need a more powerful magnet to get through the case.
Maybe watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcngGMty_dc (droid and milestone have compatible docks, and I believe the milestone 2 works with the droid dock, I know it works with the Milestone 2 one)
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You are right. Depending on the pole of the magnet, the phone opens the car or the clock dock. So just stick a good one in your dock.
Sent from my Milestone 2 XDA App
dangpzanco said:
You are right. Depending on the pole of the magnet, the phone opens the car or the clock dock. So just stick a good one in your dock.
Sent from my Milestone 2 XDA App
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I'll go to Brico Center this evening to look for a magnet and I'll try.
Many thanks for your suggestion.
Marco
I got a small magnet from a curtain holder for 2,50 Euros. Now when I dock my phone on car Locale will set all I need.
Many Thanks for your help.
Marco
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droid and milestone have compatible docks, and I believe the milestone 2 works with the droid dock, I know it works with the Milestone 2 one
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Car docks for original Droid (1) will not work with Droid 2/MM2, but they work the other way, i.e. D2/MM2 dock works with both D2/MM2 and D1/MM1. Multimedia dock works with both 1&2 versions of Droids/MMs.
BR,
A.
Have you tried to use one of the scheduling apps like Tasker to set it to start car home under specific conditions?
Szadzik said:
Have you tried to use one of the scheduling apps like Tasker to set it to start car home under specific conditions?
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Hi,
I glued magnet to car dock. I'm using Locale with Car Dock plugin. When I place phone on cardock, Locale will change my settings, because phone is thinking "oh i'm on car dock!!". When i remove phone from car, it came back to original settings. Very powerful with cheeper magnet.
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