Hi.
Just saw this http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/moto-x-skip-nfc-accessory/
Basically it's a little NFC tag that you clip to the top of your pocket or belt, and tap your phone with it to unlock.
One of my minor gripes with the HTC one is that if the phone is upside down, the charging port is where the power button is, so I'm always inadvertently trying to unlock my phone with the charging port.
Any chance someone could throw together something like this for the HTC One? Would be particularly useful for those who are forced to lock phones due to Exchange security (and don't want to take the hacked e-mail APK route)
An XDA implementation would also mean we'd only have to by an NFC tag for a couple of $, rather than splash out $20 for an NFC tag coated in shiny white plastic.
Any takers?
MrGuy said:
Hi.
Just saw this http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/15/moto-x-skip-nfc-accessory/
Basically it's a little NFC tag that you clip to the top of your pocket or belt, and tap your phone with it to unlock.
One of my minor gripes with the HTC one is that if the phone is upside down, the charging port is where the power button is, so I'm always inadvertently trying to unlock my phone with the charging port.
Any chance someone could throw together something like this for the HTC One? Would be particularly useful for those who are forced to lock phones due to Exchange security (and don't want to take the hacked e-mail APK route)
An XDA implementation would also mean we'd only have to by an NFC tag for a couple of $, rather than splash out $20 for an NFC tag coated in shiny white plastic.
Any takers?
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try to do few steps below and you can save at least 13 bucks for the NFC tag so called Motorola Skip :silly::
1. Buy ur self a few NFC tags, 18mm waterproof 3M NFC tag is highly recommended
2. Go to playstore buy Tasker app (if you have one already, sweet)
3. Visit Peurocs4's thread about how to setup Tasker's profile, setup ur NFC tag
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391759
4. Attached ur NFC tag under your watch, bracelet,.. (I put it under my Shine)
5. Enjoy your HTC One with high security.
P/s: You may want to apply mod NFC screen off/ lockscreen thanks to StephanSch, refer below link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325410
winbytrick said:
try to do few steps below and you can save at least 13 bucks for the NFC tag so called Motorola Skip :silly::
1. Buy ur self a few NFC tags, 18mm waterproof 3M NFC tag is highly recommended
2. Go to playstore buy Tasker app (if you have one already, sweet)
3. Visit Peurocs4's thread about how to setup Tasker's profile, setup ur NFC tag
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391759
4. Attached ur NFC tag under your watch, bracelet,.. (I put it under my Shine)
5. Enjoy your HTC One with high security.
P/s: You may want to apply mod NFC screen off/ lockscreen thanks to StephanSch, refer below link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325410
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Thanks, I suspected it would be possible using something like Tasker - didn't realise it supported NFC.
Could definitely be streamlined though into a single flashable zip or apk that prompts you to scan a tag to pair it and then you're done.
MrGuy said:
Thanks, I suspected it would be possible using something like Tasker - didn't realise it supported NFC.
Could definitely be streamlined though into a single flashable zip or apk that prompts you to scan a tag to pair it and then you're done.
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Tasker doesn't support NFC; but NFC task launcher does support Tasker profile
Try to apply profile NFC key from Peurocs4's thread. Add some more tasks like: turn on keyboard & screen for 10 secs; disable keyguard; then go to homescreen. With this; you not only can bypass the lockscreen; but turn on phone's screen and go straight to your homescreen also.
Everything will be locked (keyguard enable) once screen is off. Very nice feature, isnt it?
Hmm isn't the NFC module deactivated when the screen is off or locked???
Get a NFC ring on kickstarter. It'll be even cooler.
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mkouk said:
Hmm isn't the NFC module deactivated when the screen is off or locked???
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Read the PS in the second post by winbytrick.
I am interrested in this, too!
Could anyone recommend a nfc tag and share the link, please?
Get this clip and stick a NFC tag to it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008C...729&ref_=sr_1_27&sr=8-27&tag=androidpolice-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006T...1_4&s=electronics&sr=1-4&tag=androidpolice-20
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4
good price for 18mm NFC waterproof
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NFC-Tag-PVC...=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item5659f65035
I know I saw somewhere that now you can use split screen with the same app. I even remember the video demonstrating it where the person had messaging split screen with two different contacts. I just tried that and it won't let me split the screen with messaging when I'm in the messaging app.
Is there an option somewhere to enable this??
TIA!
Good question. This seems to be one of those advertised features that didn't actually happen. Kinda like the advertised AllShare program not being able to actually stream to older Samsung devices
I'm hoping someone will code a hack for this... It's a feature I was looking forward to.
After the 4.4 kitkat update there was Samsung's keyboard support to use Emoji. How appreciative.
However, this over write and views all the emoji on their owns. Very intricate and clumsy and too complicated. Very tiny and makes it hard to optically make what it is. Note has big screen but the main point of emoji is the impact. Making Big face but instead they play shrunk down twist.
Does anyone know how to turn this off? I can see all Google hangout emojis' on hangout but once used on the chat windows,samsung's own pop out. Is there anyone find a way to switch this option on and off. I don't use samsung keyboard anyway. Miss using hangout ON the phone itself.
Samsung likes to add more features and pack a lot on new devices and then take away all the most and better features off on new devices.
Replacing emoji from Samsung for Google Hangouts
I am also hoping someone sees this thread and can offer an answer as to whether or not we can return to Google's emoji instead of Samsung's while typing in Hangouts. Thanks for any help!
Got my U8 today and here's my initial impression:
Plus - 1. Immediately went to English, no Chinese. EZ setup. 2. Several choices for watch faces. Several choices for menu icons. Some are color and big. 3. Love the vibration for notification. 4. Speaker while on phone good. 5. Phone pick up works good.
Cons - 1. Washes out in sunlight bad. That's a show stopper for me. 2. Have to turn off phone Bluetooth and use handset for a private call. Switch is in my phone app and simple but still. 3. I use Touchdown for email and it doesn't notify on the watch. Working on that. 4. Band seems a bit 'soft', not hard rubber.
Added Con - Not having the watch face constantly lit is driving me nuts!
rogerperk said:
Got my U8 today and here's my initial impression:
Plus - 1. Immediately went to English, no Chinese. EZ setup. 2. Several choices for watch faces. Several choices for menu icons. Some are color and big. 3. Love the vibration for notification. 4. Speaker while on phone good. 5. Phone pick up works good.
Cons - 1. Washes out in sunlight bad. That's a show stopper for me. 2. Have to turn off phone Bluetooth and use handset for a private call. Switch is in my phone app and simple but still. 3. I use Touchdown for email and it doesn't notify on the watch. Working on that. 4. Band seems a bit 'soft', not hard rubber.
Added Con - Not having the watch face constantly lit is driving me nuts!
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Hi rogerperk,
Some image to your statement is very much appreciate.
Thanks
I was just looking at one of these on ebay today. Are you able to reply to text messages through it? Does it have voice input as well as a keyboard?
Artimis said:
I was just looking at one of these on ebay today. Are you able to reply to text messages through it? Does it have voice input as well as a keyboard?
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I bought a Pebble. Regardless of whether the U8 has voice input or not if I can't see the face they it's useless to me. And outside that is the case. If that doesn't matter then I'd be willing to sell you mine for a cheaper price than you'll get on line. Wore it a total of 2 days.
rogerperk said:
I bought a Pebble. Regardless of whether the U8 has voice input or not if I can't see the face they it's useless to me. And outside that is the case. If that doesn't matter then I'd be willing to sell you mine for a cheaper price than you'll get on line. Wore it a total of 2 days.
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Thanks but I'll pass. I'm going to stick with my MotoActv for now unless I can pick up a cheap Galaxy Gear or either the LG G-watch or Moto360 convinces me when released.
Artimis said:
Thanks but I'll pass. I'm going to stick with my MotoActv for now unless I can pick up a cheap Galaxy Gear or either the LG G-watch or Moto360 convinces me when released.
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LOL good choice! The longer I have my Pebble the better I like it.
Just got mine today
Hey Roger,
Been following another thread ("Elegance U8") and now this one since ordering mine off Ebay a week ago. Got it in the mail today, and I can see your points for both pro and con.
Here are my questions, if anyone knows. (yet)
I remember seeing what the actual phone OS is called somewhere, but can't find it now. EDIT: It's called "Nucleus." Have found some info and a sample download online. Might try and see if I can learn how to develop for it.Though the device plays nice with Android and ios, it's actually neither of those things. If someone knows what the name of it is, is it possible to find a tutorial on coding it somewhere?
The initial reason I ask is:
Not waiting for the manufacturer to patch the "shut off screen" function. I'd like to see if I can figure out how to do this myself, and
Enabling texting. Rather than a traditional keyboard, am thinking a sliding alphabet. A - slide to B - slide to C, etc. A pain in the butt, but probably less so than trying to use a keyboard. Picture the "carousel" from the Kindle Fire series, but with letters / numbers / symbols. Also, as suggested earlier in this thread texting with use of the mic, if possible.
Not saying I'd be able to do any of this, but I have limited experience doing some dev work in Android (through Unity) and am wondering if it's possible to self teach this OS, figuring that we quite probably won't see a lot of feature updates from whoever the manufacturer is of this product.
Thanks, and God bless.
If you do develop, please keep us updated. i like the watch but would love to be able to reply to messages. let me know if i can help any also in the development
Does anyone have the latest firmware for the smart watch?
Mine is: M28_KHR.FN1.V04
Regards.
Conect, was wondering if you'd gotten anywhere with OS development for this watch?
Is this the one you got,this is the one i have but the icons and analog faces are different... ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311154443880?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Conect11 said:
Hey Roger,
Been following another thread ("Elegance U8") and now this one since ordering mine off Ebay a week ago. Got it in the mail today, and I can see your points for both pro and con.
Here are my questions, if anyone knows. (yet)
I remember seeing what the actual phone OS is called somewhere, but can't find it now. EDIT: It's called "Nucleus." Have found some info and a sample download online. Might try and see if I can learn how to develop for it.Though the device plays nice with Android and ios, it's actually neither of those things. If someone knows what the name of it is, is it possible to find a tutorial on coding it somewhere?
The initial reason I ask is:
Not waiting for the manufacturer to patch the "shut off screen" function. I'd like to see if I can figure out how to do this myself, and
Enabling texting. Rather than a traditional keyboard, am thinking a sliding alphabet. A - slide to B - slide to C, etc. A pain in the butt, but probably less so than trying to use a keyboard. Picture the "carousel" from the Kindle Fire series, but with letters / numbers / symbols. Also, as suggested earlier in this thread texting with use of the mic, if possible.
Not saying I'd be able to do any of this, but I have limited experience doing some dev work in Android (through Unity) and am wondering if it's possible to self teach this OS, figuring that we quite probably won't see a lot of feature updates from whoever the manufacturer is of this product.
Thanks, and God bless.
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I've had my watch for about a week now, and I gotta say, for the price, it's pretty killer! I wish there was more development for it besides distributing firmware and flash tools.
I've noticed that when you activate Google Voice search and texting with the watch connected, it uses the watch mic to pick up your voice. I was thinking it might be cool to find a way to trigger voice search and voice texting from the watch, since you can already use it for voice input as long as you trigger the feature on your phone. Have you made any progress on trying to develop for the u8?
Also, I believe I read that they're going to release an SDK for MediaTek devices, such as this watch. Might be interesting to see if anything comes of that.
Wish there was a way to add a count down timer to this watch. It needs to have the timer with a start/stop button on the screen as well a reset button for the timer. so If I set it to 30secons, when I hit the reset after the 30s is up it will reset it back to 30secs again.
I need to root my phone so I can turn off a few notifications that I do not want to transmit.
driver instalation problem
helo,
maybe in wrong thread, but if anyone could help i would be grateful. my windows 8 dont recognise u8 watch, and i cant install provided drivers for vista. i'm stuck, and i would like to instal firmware, but without watch been recognised its not posible. thanx
Is there a way to make the U8 vibrate when you receive a text message or have a phone call?
I was wondering if anyone has found a way to get different faces on this watch. I believe mine may be a clone.
I have a watch called the P32D, and it can be controlled using an app called Glory Fit. I was wondering if there was any way to add any more slides to add functionality, like for example, a calculator. I think I could code the actual thing, but I am not sure how I would go about with doing it. With the app, you can change the watch face, but even then, the customisation is quite limited. Maybe there is a way to connect it through the app? I am on Android so maybe it would be easier to do? Any help would be great thanks!