is it BT 3.0 or BT 4.0? i've seen all kinds of conflicting info
indianajonze said:
is it BT 3.0 or BT 4.0? i've seen all kinds of conflicting info
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3.0
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Blueback22 said:
3.0
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Source? The Broadcom bcm43241 supports Bluetooth 4.0
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dalingrin said:
Source? The Broadcom bcm43241 supports Bluetooth 4.0
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I don't remember the source. I looked it up a while back and remember reading that the iPad 4 is the only tablet that currently supports 4.0
If you're right and can show me, that's great!
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I don't remember the source. I looked it up a while back and remember reading that the iPad 4 is the only tablet that currently supports 4.0
If you're right and can show me, that's great!
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Note 10.1 supports BT4.0
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Bluetooth Low Energy aint supported even if it does have BT4. There is a bunch of issues right now..
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
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I don't remember the source. I looked it up a while back and remember reading that the iPad 4 is the only tablet that currently supports 4.0
If you're right and can show me, that's great!
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Just look up the bcm43241 and you'll see its Bluetooth 4.0 hardware. I know its a bcm43241 because of the firmware that gets loaded.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-10_id7551
These guys seem to think it's BT3
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Blueback22 said:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-10_id7551
These guys seem to think it's BT3
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http://m.cnet.com/reviews/google-nexus-10/35513295?ds=1
But these guys say BT4.
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Blueback22 said:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-10_id7551
These guys seem to think it's BT3
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http://m.cnet.com/reviews/google-nexus-10/35513295?ds=1
But these guys say BT4.
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Who cares what reviewers say, they almost always get things wrong(Anandtech is one of the few trustworthy hardware sites)
The hardware is definitely Bluetooth 4.0.
Here's the proof:
Notice the bcm43241 firmware here: https://github.com/TheMuppets/proprietary_vendor_broadcom/tree/cm-10.1/manta/proprietary
Here are the specifications for the bcm43241:
http://www.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM43241
The Android Bluetooth stack does not currently support BLE which makes the Bluetooth 4.0 hardware support moot. I've not seen too many devices that would benefit from BLE yet though.
BLE is working!
Installing a CM10.2 build on the Nexus 10 enables Bluetooth 4.0 a.k.a. BLE a.k.a. Smart.
cm-10.2-20130808.0946-UNOFFICIAL-manta
The app I used is to check this is
BLECheck-debug-unaligned.apk
Also there is a patch against stock JB 4.3 (Install JB 4.3, unlock, root, and installTW custom recovery) which enables BT 4.0.
I patched with the 4.3_BLE-tuna2.zip from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387107
straight, I did not use the grouper-manta.rar files.
But enabling BT 4.0 is not enough, to test the hardware functionality I used
BLEScanner-0.1.apk (same thread)
It scans for BT 4.0 devices, and shows their BT id and the scanrecord. I tested with a Nordic nRF51822-EK loaded with the HRM firmware example from Nordic, it works. So it looks like BT 4.0 can be made to work on the Nexus 10.
OK,
Here's some information that should help clear up the BT 3.0 or 4.0 question.
First the semi-smug answer: "The Nexus 10 supported BT 3.0 before it supported BT 4.0"
The issue was the the hardware supported BT 4.0, but Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and earlier were BT 3.0 support and 4.0 required a custom ROM. As of 4.3, the STOCK ROM supports BT 4.0 and thus 4.0 is now supported! Please note, this does not mean that the vendor has provided the bits for BLE (bluetooth low energy), that feature may still not work. Thus is it working BT 4.0?
Nice that a feature is able to be provided via a software update. So much for the Apple exclusivity, but for those that look at pre-Jelly Bean 4.3 spec sheets, they'll only see 3.0.
So expect to fight about if you have it or not even if you can demonstrate it working. :cyclops:
Time will tell on the BLE front, but yeah, you've got BT 4.0.
Sorry to register for XDA for the sole purpose of resurrecting this old thread, but this thread is the #1 result on "normal" Google search for the search terms below and some extra info/questions may (or may not) be useful to other people doing the same search.
Search terms = Nexus 10 bluetooth
Like the folks who posted here previously I was also looking for the answer to "What Bluetooth characteristics/version does the Nexus 10 support?"
I ran into some info from 2014 in an ArsTechnica article where they talked with Dave Burke, the Google Nexus program manager.
That info, combined with the info above, leaves me unsure which of the following the Nexus 10 supports:
Bluetooth 3
Bluetooth 4 without BLE
Bluetooth 4 with BLE if you make a minor mod to the software environment yourself ("hack")
Bluetooth 4 with BLE supported by the default Android upgrade patches
BLE is the Bluetooth Low Energy feature of Bluetooth 4.
One paragraph from the ArsTechnica article of June 27, 2014 follows and a way to find the original article is below that. The person referred to ("he") is Dave Burke of Google.
"He also enlightened us as to why devices like the Galaxy Nexus, 2012 Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 don't officially support Bluetooth 4.0, even though the hardware itself is capable of it - Bluetooth LE was introduced in Android 4.3 and is crucial to extending battery life in devices like Android Wear smartwatches. Burke explained that supporting new wireless standards in devices often requires those devices to be re-certified by the FCC and other regulatory bodies. In the case of those specific devices, Google decided against recertifying them in the countries that required it, and decided not to support the feature in some countries but not in others."
On arstechnica.com search for "nexus-program-manager-says-nexus-devices-cant-ever-go-away" .
I would suggest that in the last line of the paragraph above the first "not" shouldn't be there and is a simple mistake while typing ... otherwise the sentence does not make sense grammatically.
Anouther (sorta) link to an earlier, related article from around the time that the original posts were made in this thread is ...
On arstechnica.com search for "review-android-4-3-future-proofs-the-platform-with-multitude-of-minor-changes" .
The top article says Bluetooth 4 came in with Android 4.3. It is now 2016 and my Nexus 10 is at Android 5.1.1 with strictly stock upgrades/patches, but I am unsure about the country certification stuff that is mentioned in the article paragraph above. Could Google be releasing slightly different versions of Android to people based on their IP address (country)? That is what the paragraph seems to imply.
Not that it really matters, but my Android version/build/etc. is listed below. I am in the USA and my IP is easily identify and as a USA IP.
Android version: 5.1.1. Android security patch level: 2016-04-01. Kernel version: 3.4.67-g84ad5a4.
I currently do not have any Bluetooth devices, but I am thinking about buying 1 or 2.
As a newly registered XDA member (first post) I cannot post links. That is why the "search for" "links" are shown above.
CM 13 supports BLE
I could connect my Nexus 10 with a BT low energy heart rate monitor and display heart rate, device info etc.
So the proof: The Nexus 10 hardware supports BLE (as suggested by previous posts) and at least with CyanogenMod it's also supported by Android.
I use CM 13 (Android 6.0.1) May 2016.
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Klaerchen
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Other flagships have hardware that support this - does the Nexus and is Android 4.2 likely to support it? (4.1 does not).
Why is it useful? Well if you use a heart rate monitor for sports, it will last longer. It can also be used to connect devices.
It's a huge feature for me as a runner. Currently I use a Garmin 305 which is an awesome, if ugly, product. With apps like strava / endomondo and more, it would be nice to have all this, with GPS and music on one device
I believe Bluetooth 4.0 is present on this device. Check the spec sheet on Google Play, but I'm 99.99% sure.
The hardware is present for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) but as yet, no version of Android supports it.
There is an issue thread on google regarding this - if people star it google might treat the issue as a priority.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
I think google is looking to NFC for nearfield communication forgetting some of the cool uses bluetooth can be put to.
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The hardware is present for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) but as yet, no version of Android supports it.
There is an issue thread on google regarding this - if people star it google might treat the issue as a priority.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
I think google is looking to NFC for nearfield communication forgetting some of the cool uses bluetooth can be put to.
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The Broadcom BCM4330 supports BTLE (http://www.broadcom.com/press/release.php?id=s549642), and according to this website: http://www.ubmtechinsights.com/repo...market-reports/Report-Profile/?ReportKey=8713
The LG Optimus G uses that Broadcom chip, so it's possible that the Nexus 4 also uses it?
According to the newly updated Android 4.2 changelog: http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
Android 4.2 introduces a new Bluetooth stack optimized for use with Android devices. The new Bluetooth stack developed in collaboration between Google and Broadcom replaces the stack based on BlueZ and provides improved compatibility and reliability.
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I sure hope that we will have BTLE support with the Nexus 4. I really want to buy a Polar H7 HRM!
I'm glad someone else is concerned
It doesn't look too good. Although they have rewritten the stack, there is no mention of Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart.
Apart from the issue raised with google in my first post, I have no idea how to reach out to them regarding this. Does anyone know? This is Android general rather than device specific. Pretty much all the new handsets have hardware that support BLE but there is no OS support in Android
At last - some hope. Although there is no ETA, looks like we can hope for BLE support in Android 4.3
"BLE will be the next major feature we are going to add."
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-platform/CYtxCmtZ-WI/aIzBq7KbKVUJ
Any updates on the BLE support? I am working on a BLE breakout board and would like to get it working with the Nexus 4 rather than just the computer via a dongle. From what I've found online there is a BLE stack in 4.2, yet for some reason I can't find it or get anything to work.
What exactly would this do? I understand the low energy stuff, but I don't see what else it has, and whether we have to enable it first, or something.
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What exactly would this do? I understand the low energy stuff, but I don't see what else it has, and whether we have to enable it first, or something.
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BLE is a wireless protocol that peripheral devices can use to interface with your phone. Somewhat similar to regular bluetooth (and other proprietary wireless links), it can allow a sensor to wirelessly stream data or allow a phone to control a robot or any other device with BLE. I'm not sure if that answers your question. The real benefit is that BLE uses significantly less power (upon other things) and thus can enable a new set of devices. For example, part of my dissertation is a cardiac monitoring system which I would like to connect to my Nexus 4.
Any news?
Hi guys,
Are there any news on Bluetooth 4.0 / smart ready on the Nexus 4 and maybe 4.2.2 yet?
Was someone already able to pair the Nexus 4 with the Polar H7?
Maybe I'll order one and try if it works by now.
Thanks for your answers anyway. :good:
I have the same question about BLE.
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Other flagships have hardware that support this - does the Nexus and is Android 4.2 likely to support it? (4.1 does not).
Why is it useful? Well if you use a heart rate monitor for sports, it will last longer. It can also be used to connect devices.
It's a huge feature for me as a runner. Currently I use a Garmin 305 which is an awesome, if ugly, product. With apps like strava / endomondo and more, it would be nice to have all this, with GPS and music on one device
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
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Arrrghg - your post is what I found when searching for Fitbit, which I just bought. Very frustrating our N4's can't support the BT connection yet. I also hate that stupid dongle!
The new Fitbits use BLE too? Wow, Google need to get Android caught up, really never expect them to be behind with technologies.
So, should I send my H7 back, or wait???
Google finally started looking into BLE two days ago. See the bottom of this page:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
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Google finally started looking into BLE two days ago. See the bottom of this page:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
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Added my vote to get them to acknowledge this. Amazing that nothing has been done yet.
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
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Arrrghg - your post is what I found when searching for Fitbit, which I just bought. Very frustrating our N4's can't support the BT connection yet. I also hate that stupid dongle!
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The new Fitbits use BLE too? Wow, Google need to get Android caught up, really never expect them to be behind with technologies.
So, should I send my H7 back, or wait???
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I just bought a Fitbit One which uses BLE. I'm with you guys in hoping Google gets this feature added and supported very soon. It would be really nice!
This will be addressed with K release.
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I wonder which one will come out first. The Fitbit Flex or a Nexus 4 update with BLE.
I'm hoping it's coming soon, I just ordered a bunch of Motes to instrument my house...
http://igg.me/at/motes/x/1655370
danny.ffm said:
Hi guys,
Are there any news on Bluetooth 4.0 / smart ready on the Nexus 4 and maybe 4.2.2 yet?
Was someone already able to pair the Nexus 4 with the Polar H7?
Maybe I'll order one and try if it works by now.
Thanks for your answers anyway. :good:
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Hey guys,
has anybody experience with Miracast on the Nexus 10 or Android 4.2? I'm going to get an Adapter for my TV and I'm not sure how that works... haven't found any Miracast-related options in the settings app, and I don't know how the whole stuff with wifi is working (is the bandwidth of wifi high enough for that high resolution? How will the Nexus scale its 2650px down to the 1920 of my TV? ...).
Thanks
Currently nexus 10 is not miracast capable. Many people think it will be later, but since there might be bus bandwith issues i dont think it will.
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Check this thread out if you want to learn more: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989513
Practical testing: Miracast with Nexus 10
There was quite of bit of discussion/speculation back on Nov-Dec on whether, how, and when Nexus 10 would support Miracast. I recently did some testing to support an app I'm developing, and wanted to: give an update on practical test results, and see if anyone has any further information (since none is forthcoming from google so far).
I tested Miracast links using Netgear's PTV3000 (Push2TV):
Samsung S3 - WORKS, after an upgrade to their latest PTV3000 firmware (v.2.2.9)
Google Nexus 10 - Does not work.
Google Galaxy Nexus - Does not work.
This is consistent with a recent posting on AndroidCentral ("Netgear PTV3000 gets a firmware update, now officially supports host of Android devices"). I'm interested in running on as many devices as possible, including the Nexus tablets and phones, but still can't find any information on plans and timing for Nexus 10, for example.
Anyone?
OK so I have been thinking about this for a while. I know the Samsung galaxy s3 and note 2 allow Bluetooth syncing. Can we try a build.prop rename for device name to spoof a galaxy s3 and see if the 4.0 can get any action? Anyone able to help me with this.
I have been in contact with Fitbit and they say the Bluetooth stack for hardware is different on each hardware. But I'm still wanting to get this working. Anyone able to assist? Fitbit one and nexus 4
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OK so I have been thinking about this for a while. I know the Samsung galaxy s3 and note 2 allow Bluetooth syncing. Can we try a build.prop rename for device name to spoof a galaxy s3 and see if the 4.0 can get any action? Anyone able to help me with this.
I have been in contact with Fitbit and they say the Bluetooth stack for hardware is different on each hardware. But I'm still wanting to get this working. Anyone able to assist? Fitbit one and nexus 4
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No.
Galaxy s4 is looking pretty good to me now. :-s
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I have a Fitbit One and a Galaxy Nexus at the moment. I see the latest version will sync via Bluetooth with Samsung S3 and Note 2, but the comments on Google Play mention that it works with the Nexus 4 also. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
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I have a Fitbit One and a Galaxy Nexus at the moment. I see the latest version will sync via Bluetooth with Samsung S3 and Note 2, but the comments on Google Play mention that it works with the Nexus 4 also. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
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I just bought a Fitbit One. I do not even see the One on my LG Nexus 4 V4.2.2 using the standard bluetooth control panel. Maybe there's a radio diag util that'll let me see it. Android Fitbit V1.6.1 software does not offer the option to sync on my LG Nexus 4. The LG Nexus 4 DOES have Bluetooth v4.0 hardware doesn't it?
I have an SMK Link V4 LE USB Bluetooth dongle on my netbook that, after downloading the god awful 400 megabyte driver from their website, does show the Fitbit One bluetooth but the Netbook refuses to attach to the Fitbit One. The Win 7 bluetooth control panel times out. It says I never entered the number (presumably on the FitBit One). I never saw any prompt to enter the four digit code on the PC or the Fitbit One.
Fitbit.com/store shows a $14.95 wireless dongle so I can sync at work & home but I'm hesitant to buy it given support for more Android phones are "coming soon". I wish they'd communicate their plans, schedules & devices better.
John
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jzoch said:
I just bought a Fitbit One. I do not even see the One on my LG Nexus 4 V4.2.2 using the standard bluetooth control panel. Maybe there's a radio diag util that'll let me see it. Android Fitbit V1.6.1 software does not offer the option to sync on my LG Nexus 4. The LG Nexus 4 DOES have Bluetooth v4.0 hardware doesn't it?
I have an SMK Link V4 LE USB Bluetooth dongle on my netbook that, after downloading the god awful 400 megabyte driver from their website, does show the Fitbit One bluetooth but the Netbook refuses to attach to the Fitbit One. The Win 7 bluetooth control panel times out. It says I never entered the number (presumably on the FitBit One). I never saw any prompt to enter the four digit code on the PC or the Fitbit One.
Fitbit.com/store shows a $14.95 wireless dongle so I can sync at work & home but I'm hesitant to buy it given support for more Android phones are "coming soon". I wish they'd communicate their plans, schedules & devices better.
John
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I just stumbled upon this:
URL deleted because I'm a noob.
Finally! Wireless Sync (beta) on Android!
2013 February 12
by lking
We’re excited to announce that wireless syncing with Android has arrived! Our free Fitbit App for Android now syncs your Fitbit One and Zip stats directly to the Samsung Galaxy SIII and Note II. With our app, you can sync your stats wirelessly (beta) and see how you are tracking against your daily goals, with friends, and against historic averages. You can download the app from Google Play today!
Android dashboard
Android dashboard
We know how important it is for our customers to get real-time access to their stats. Those who’ve been able to take advantage of wireless background syncing already have been telling us how they’ve worked to get their extra steps in after receiving notifications that they’re close to their goal, or how they find motivation from the instant feedback right on their Dashboard. We are very excited to bring this feature to our Android users!
We began working on the wireless sync for Android and iOS at around the same time. It took us much longer to get this working on Android phones than it did with iOS, and we appreciate our Android users’ patience in the meantime. We know many of you may be curious about the development of this feature, and we’d like to share some insight into some of the challenges we’ve encountered and what they’ve taught us in the process.
Currently, the Android OS does not provide apps with access to the Bluetooth 4.0 chips in newer phones. To work around this, some phones instead have custom software that provides access to Bluetooth 4.0. Since this software is different for each phone, our team has worked on developing a solution for each phone independently.
Fitbit is among the first to try and use the Bluetooth 4.0 in Android phones, and part of being the first means we got to help find and document any problems with the software. We also spent quite a bit of time piecing together how the software works, since it previously hadn’t been well-documented. For many of the problems we encountered, we were able to create our own work-arounds. For others, we coordinated with phone manufacturers and carriers to get more permanent fixes in place.
For phones we have yet to introduce syncing capabilities with, we’re working with phone manufacturers to see which phones will allow our app to work with their Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities. This process involves us individually checking each model of phone. There may be better support for third-party apps to access Bluetooth in the future, and once this is available we will be able to easily support all phones with this update.
We’ve been working hard to improve the wireless sync experience, but the feature is still in beta. Syncing your stats will typically take about 30 seconds. In some cases, especially where there are issues with network connection, it may take longer. We’re working hard to provide the best user experience possible, so improved syncing speed is just one thing you can look forward to seeing in future updates of our Android app.
Fitbit is dedicated to making connected devices that fit seamlessly into your everyday life, and we fully believe that incorporating Android phones in all of our future efforts is a huge part of that. We truly appreciate our Android users’ patience as we continue to work on supporting additional mobile devices. We’re closely collaborating with phone carriers and handset manufacturers to try to support more phones. There’s a number of phones we’re actively working on, but we don’t yet have an ETA on when we might be able to release updates to include them. For now, you can see a list of all of the supported devices here. If your device is not on that list, we encourage you to contact your phone carrier to ask that they work to build out further Bluetooth support. Your feedback could help us speed this process along!
Happy syncing and logging — wherever you go!
–The Fitbit team
Seems the problem is Google have not fully implemented Bluetooth 4.0 support, but Samsung for all their faults, have. Maybe we will get lucky with the next release of Android, Google IO is 2 weeks away.
Was really thinking about a Fitbit Flex but good thing I looked up wireless syncing.
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Was really thinking about a Fitbit Flex but good thing I looked up wireless syncing.
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All Fitbit devices have wireless sync via the included bluetooth dongle. Real time active-sync via a Bluetooth 4.0 connection to your smartphone is what you are referring to..
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All Fitbit devices have wireless sync via the included bluetooth dongle. Real time active-sync via a Bluetooth 4.0 connection to your smartphone is what you are referring to..
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Yup. As this is a Nexus 4 forum, I figured the distinction was obvious. Thanks for making it clear. Fingers cross for some BT4 announcement at IO.
So I have been reading reviews for the flex and one of them mentioned NFC syncing to mobile devices although the fitbit website doesn't seem to spec this feature..... Was this just a deranged reviewer??
edit: Another review explains the following
"Even if your phone isn't one of the currently compatible models (the Galaxy S III, S4 and Note II), the inclusion of NFC lets you quickly launch the app with a tap, though there will be no ability to sync."
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So I have been reading reviews for the flex and one of them mentioned NFC syncing to mobile devices although the fitbit website doesn't seem to spec this feature..... Was this just a deranged reviewer??
edit: Another review explains the following
"Even if your phone isn't one of the currently compatible models (the Galaxy S III, S4 and Note II), the inclusion of NFC lets you quickly launch the app with a tap, though there will be no ability to sync."
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No, that's true. It just opens up the app but doesn't sync. I hate going back to TW. Mann.
ok im going to put this out there, but why do you need to sync your fitbit with your phone at all, i use my fitbit all day long and as long as i walk within 20 feet of my pc at home with the fitbit usb adapter and software on it my fitbit syncs so does my wifes, when she gets home from work walks in front door boom sync'd i have never had to open the app to sync my fitbit manually and never seen the need to sync to app being their are indicators on all fitbits saying where you stand on activity.
You only need mobile sync if you're away from your home pc for more than 5 days.
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nigelw said:
You only need mobile sync if you're away from your home pc for more than 5 days.
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oh ok ty that would be why i never thought i needed it even when i got on vacation i bring my netbook which is where it syncs.
I only have a Nexus 7 and a desktop PC, so a mobile sync will be useful when I'm away on holiday.
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m3f2u said:
No, that's true. It just opens up the app but doesn't sync. I hate going back to TW. Mann.
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I got no reaction after tap the flex by my nexus 4. Yes, the NFC is on
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I got no reaction after tap the flex by my nexus 4. Yes, the NFC is on
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its quirky, sometimes i have to make my phone have sex with my fitbit to get it launch the app thats all the nfc feature does. its 90% of the time faster to just open the app with my finger then nfc, but its not nearly as cool as fitbit/phone sex
I have a Fitbit Flex and have looked into this. Apparently mobile syncing requires BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) which our phones don't have. However, they are capable of it and BLE is one of the rumored additions for Android 4.3.
Personally I hate having to take my dongle back and forth between home and work so I'm looking forward to being able to sync on my phone.
bringing this thread back up. I know that we have BLE now in 4.3 but fitbit has not updated the app yet. Anyway we can spoof the app in Build.prop maybe to make it work?
Pretty sure that the app needs to be coded for the nexus 4 BLE driver first...
Here it is! Stable release of ubuntu touch, here you can find brief summary about it.
link: www . omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/10/ubuntu-touch-ready-prime-time (erase spacebars)
As for me, it's a good system for phone, but it offers only basic features and couple of bugs I have aleready fund (nothing big). Assuming that it can be installed only by advanced nexus users....it does not seem to be a good deal. But I hope new updates will make it much better
s2 support?
does it support galaxy s2?or let me rephrase it, is this version of ubuntu you mentioned supports Galaxy S2 GT-I9100??
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does it support galaxy s2?or let me rephrase it, is this version of ubuntu you mentioned supports Galaxy S2 GT-I9100??
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No, the official (and stable) versions are for Nexus devices only.
Look for a port in the S2 forums.
Now I can compile on the go! lol
Port to d2vzw..... Please!
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What bugs did you find? I installed in on my nexus 4, but found it too basic for me and the data on wifi was kind of laggy.
I wasn't able to launch into desktop mode when connected to the slimport to hdmi adaptor.
michaelmab88 said:
I wasn't able to launch into desktop mode when connected to the slimport to hdmi adaptor.
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that feature wont be supported until spring of next year
Yeah kinda laggy on nexus 4
It seems we won't have bluetooth 5 until Android O update androidcentral.com\bluetooth-5 (sorry, cannot share links yet)
Next update will include Bluetooth 5.0 Activation. As far as Android O, only saw one article stating that about Bluetooth 5.0 and O. LlabTooFer tweeted all the features of the next update and no mention of Android O. Also the latest base on Viper and Leedroid already have 5.0 Bluetooth support and are still Nougat. Don't know how well it works though not using those ROMS.
The original article I found was on htc blog (first link if you google "htc u11 bluetooth 5.0 htc blog"). There is an explanation why only Android O has this feature. Who to believe after all?
Android N doesn't natively support bluetooth 5, Android O will, hence the wait.
sergeymetallic said:
The original article I found was on htc blog (first link if you google "htc u11 bluetooth 5.0 htc blog"). There is an explanation why only Android O has this feature. Who to believe after all?
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ryanyz10 said:
Android N doesn't natively support bluetooth 5, Android O will, hence the wait.
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good info, looks like we'll be waiting longer
https://www.androidcentral.com/bluetooth-5
ryanyz10 said:
Android N doesn't natively support bluetooth 5, Android O will, hence the wait.
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So they can't do, or are unwilling to do, what Samsung did to get BT5 working? I think I remember hearing about issues with BT on the GS8's, but what little time I actually owned a GS8 it worked flawlessly and even connected to two devices at once with zero issues. Just seems like a cop-out on their part IMO.
tkoreaper said:
So they can't do, or are unwilling to do, what Samsung did to get BT5 working? I think I remember hearing about issues with BT on the GS8's, but what little time I actually owned a GS8 it worked flawlessly and even connected to two devices at once with zero issues. Just seems like a cop-out on their part IMO.
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Read the article I posted, bt 5 doesn't work on any device running Nougat even Samsung, O will support it.
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tkoreaper said:
So they can't do, or are unwilling to do, what Samsung did to get BT5 working? I think I remember hearing about issues with BT on the GS8's, but what little time I actually owned a GS8 it worked flawlessly and even connected to two devices at once with zero issues. Just seems like a cop-out on their part IMO.
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It's even mentioned in their article
When Android O, the next version of the Android OS becomes available, HTC U11 owners all over the world will be able to enjoy the benefits of Bluetooth 5.0.
We’re excited to be able to bring this announcement to HTC U11 customers around the world as we strive to continuously improve our customers’ mobile experience—we believe Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility helps do that.
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http://blog.htc.com/2017/08/htc-u11-ready-next-generation-connected-devices-bluetooth-5-0-support/
ShyamSasi said:
It's even mentioned in their article
http://blog.htc.com/2017/08/htc-u11-ready-next-generation-connected-devices-bluetooth-5-0-support/
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My confusion came from all the early reports that I was reading that stated BT5 brings the ability to connect to 2 devices at the same time which is why I assumed Samsung had it fully working on the GS8's. Supposedly it's not specific to BT5 because BT4 is capable of doing it.
Also sony contributed it's LDAC codec to Android O, so we could enjoy high quality bluetooth headsets
tkoreaper said:
My confusion came from all the early reports that I was reading that stated BT5 brings the ability to connect to 2 devices at the same time which is why I assumed Samsung had it fully working on the GS8's. Supposedly it's not specific to BT5 because BT4 is capable of doing it.
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I think that it might be two BT chips, unless someone knows otherwise
tkoreaper said:
My confusion came from all the early reports that I was reading that stated BT5 brings the ability to connect to 2 devices at the same time which is why I assumed Samsung had it fully working on the GS8's. Supposedly it's not specific to BT5 because BT4 is capable of doing it.
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How? I'd do it right now. We have this ability on our U11 already? I want.
Are you thinkin what Im thinkin? Wireless dolby surround with easy routing. Ornon dolby...simple 5.1. Why give dolby your endorsement. I been producing in 5.1 since my album mastered in Adobe Audition hit in late 2015. And Dolby got nothing to do with that effort.
kruc Ire said:
How? I'd do it right now. We have this ability on our U11 already? I want.
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That would be something that HTC would have to implement into the software.
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That would be something that HTC would have to implement into the software.
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I should be working on that. If the bt can send two channels of music it can be separated. And if 2 why not n channels. And why not choose. The stereo music has two channels. The 5.1 has 6 channels. So the size of a (wav) songfile is triple. My 26 song triple album was over 8 GB in size :good:
I am currently having two bluetooth lightbulbs. I see no reason not to get 4 more if bluetooth surround became available