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[Q] Good pedometer app?

I've tried several free pedometer apps from the Market, including Pedometer by Appstone Corp and Pedometer Widget Free. They either didn't bother to calculate the distance I had walked, or were grossly inaccurate.
Can anyone recommend, based on personal experience, a pedometer app (free or paid doesn't matter) that measures simply how many miles I've walked, as opposed to how many steps I've taken, calories I've burned, etc.?
Thank you.

silverfang77 said:
I've tried several free pedometer apps from the Market, including Pedometer by Appstone Corp and Pedometer Widget Free. They either didn't bother to calculate the distance I had walked, or were grossly inaccurate.
Can anyone recommend, based on personal experience, a pedometer app (free or paid doesn't matter) that measures simply how many miles I've walked, as opposed to how many steps I've taken, calories I've burned, etc.?
Thank you.
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maybe not exactly a pedometer but google has 'my tracks' out which using gps calculates distance and elevation and speed so it maybe overkill but I think it's accurate within 20' in areas with a sky view. I've used it for unicycle rides and plan on using it for snowboarding when I get the chance.

Downloaded and will try it when next I walk.
Thank you.

silverfang77 said:
I've tried several free pedometer apps from the Market, including Pedometer by Appstone Corp and Pedometer Widget Free. They either didn't bother to calculate the distance I had walked, or were grossly inaccurate.
Can anyone recommend, based on personal experience, a pedometer app (free or paid doesn't matter) that measures simply how many miles I've walked, as opposed to how many steps I've taken, calories I've burned, etc.?
Thank you.
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I like CardioTrainer. It has all the bells and whistles of a. GPS as well as a nice little pedometer built it. I have used it just on my treadmill and on a few walks outdoors. Works quite well for distance traveled.

Runkeeper Pro is the best walk tracking app out there. Very cool online logging, etc. Try that out.
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Thanks.
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Thanks for the app suggestions, will definitely give these a shot!

I use Handy Runner. It uploads everything to runningahead.com A great site!

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I use Handy Runner. It uploads everything to runningahead.com A great site!
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Is it GPS based?

Endomondo
Endomondo shows you exactly where you have gone via gps and calculates distance and speed

For now I've settled on Google Tracks. I was able to use it yesterday to measure my walk up to McD's.
I'll definitely keep the other suggestions in mind should Google Tracks ever let me down.

Save power and feel better (for people with cases)

Hello guys. As promised, im releasing a closed beta of Killswitch on XDA. Its a utility designed for tablet devices that will give you a more intuitive user experience by sending the device to sleep when certain sensor conditions have been met.
In effect it means that you can put your device into standby by shutting the case or turning the device over if youre already in a dark room.
For more details, check out the thread HERE.
The app thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988126
We accept anyone, but reserve the right to choose based on post count, join date and general XDA experience.
Posted in Galaxy Tab forums because this is where we come from

Bump - we need more testers!

Count me in. This is a great initiative. I have a Galaxy Tab with a Zenus flip portfolio style case.
Please by definition of 'xda-pro' user I hope you are not measuring this based on the amount of spam they spread in these forums, as this could potentially exclude your best testers. It's constructive feedback your after, not persistent noise or complaining, right?
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No we are not... but we will be looking through peoples post history because of recent security issues with XDA betas. Its not enough, but we need testers.
In any case, we have tested it on the tab extensively in the last couple of weeks (we have 4 at the office), and there are almost no issues.

Hi. I'd also be happy to test something like this. I have many different cases: one of the ones that covers just the back and sides (so no trigger there), a cheap red leather book type, a white plastic one that forms a shell or a stand, the Samsung leather easel with D30 and the Otterbox Defender.

Thanks for the beta. Here's my feedback. Worked very well. Especially, my screen timeout being 10 minutes (because of e-reader) it seemed like a useful app. Also, it always gives the option of locking or not locking, which is useful. Now, the bad part. Noticed that my tab was unusually warm, battery was draining fast, checked consumption: 13%. Uninstalled. Hope you can fix this.

Hi everyone! A big thanks to all the beta testers! Just to let you know that the app will be avaliable in the android market from around 4PM GMT today.
n2s2k2india - regarding your power consumption issue, we have not experienced this on any of our devices. In fact, Killswitch does not even register on both my Xoom and Galaxy Tab. Looking at the spare parts battery use on both devices its 0.1 to 0.15 of total battery consumption...

by the way, the app is now on the market

Well done on getting this app released. Promise I'm not sour grapes for not being chosen as a beta tester! I've just installed from the market and unfortunately, it's not looking too good so far. So far, I have the following issue.
Both light and proximity sensor is flakey. Light sensor has worked once and not again. Can't get proximity to register. Accelerometer works though.
And just a question, is this app supposed to disable screen shutoff due to inactivity?
I'm using Roto JMIv2 if that helps.
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Hello!
Im sorry youre having trouble with Killswich... lets see if we can do something about that!
Please update to the latest version if you havent already.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab does not have a proximity sensor (although the system reports it, this is just a glitch from the Galaxy S phones). This means you should be using the light sensor and the accelerometer. Your settings for the Tab should something be like this:
Enable Killswitch: tick
Admin Permissions: tick
Confirmation time: 10sec
Activation delay: 6sec
No-lock: Disable screen lock
Use proximity: no tick
Use light sensor: tick
Sensitivity: 10%
Use accelerometer: no tick
These are the settings Im using right now and they work perfectly.
The point of the app is also to avoid accidental sleep mode in a dark room through the popup dialog. Do not choose "Use accelerometer" unless you plan on using both light sensor and facedown at the same time. Instead, choose "Enable facedown mode only" if you see the popup dialog while using the tab in a dark room - this will disable the light sensor but enable facedown until you next swich on/ off.
Please dont hesitate to write again, or provide a logcat if the light sensor continues to malfunction.

I recommend to disable light sensor usage in killswitch, if your device provides proximity sensor, for better results.

Could we have a add supported version for free as well. If you need more testing i would be happy to test it on my wildfire
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Hello everyone! Could those using the app on their Tabs provide us some feedback regarding its compatibility with roms that are floating about?
Also, Im sorry but we will not be providing an ad-supported version. For one thing, there is nowhere to put the ads without wrecking the general aesthetic, and for another ad support is not economically viable. Android programmers have obscene salaries
Its only $1.99 - if you own an android device you can most certainly afford it.

Same issue
krispyjim said:
Well done on getting this app released. Promise I'm not sour grapes for not being chosen as a beta tester! I've just installed from the market and unfortunately, it's not looking too good so far. So far, I have the following issue.
Both light and proximity sensor is flakey. Light sensor has worked once and not again. Can't get proximity to register. Accelerometer works though.
And just a question, is this app supposed to disable screen shutoff due to inactivity?
I'm using Roto JMIv2 if that helps.
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I just purchased and installed the app on my Sprint Tab with similar results. Accelerometer works great but the light sensor doesn't register. I have adjusted the sensitivity from 10% -> 0% -> 100% with no affect. I even thought that maybe I needed to have the brightness set to auto but that too did not work.
When I tried to move over into direct light (12 inches from a bulb) the sensor worked right away at 10%. As I walked back over to my desk in a dim corner, the device went to sleep again. Once in the dim corner, the sensor could not differentiate between dim and closed case. I'm using the official Samsung case FYI.
I don't know if this helps you any but thought I would post my experiences. For the price I love the app if nothing more than for the Accelerometer and No Lock features. Keep up the good work!

Hi. Please read the help and tips section carefully. Killswitch is not a solution, its a hack. If you want it to work well, you have to understand how it works. Sprint tabs are exactly the same as any euro model, and we have had nothing but positive reviews from everyone with galaxy tabs in europe.
I made this app for myself. I have a gsm tab running overcome and everything works flawlessly.

+1 on the lightsensor problem, working one out of ten times i close the lid....
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ftgg99 said:
Hi. Please read the help and tips section carefully. Killswitch is not a solution, its a hack. If you want it to work well, you have to understand how it works. Sprint tabs are exactly the same as any euro model, and we have had nothing but positive reviews from everyone with galaxy tabs in europe.
I made this app for myself. I have a gsm tab running overcome and everything works flawlessly.
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that's not true is it? i beta tested this app and i couldn't get the light sensor to work either with stock roms or modded one's and I wasn't the only one.
it was very hit and miss and per the feedback provided with logs!
Seems to me the light sensor method just isnt enough on the tab all credit for other devices, but the tab just doesn't work correctly with it.

Never mind, looks like my gt has problems with the light sensor...... I'm using richardtrips kernel with the sensor fix but......
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Im not sure where these problems youre having stem from. We have 3 tabs at the office, two stock and one overcome, and they all work flawlessly!
And of course those who beta tested but never sent us logcats, we would at least have tried to fix your problems...

brilldoctor said:
Could we have a add supported version for free as well. If you need more testing i would be happy to test it on my wildfire
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If u were wondering why - im too young 4 a credit card. Would it be possable to have a 10 or 5 min free trial
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Compass out of wack?

So is it just me or is there Zero way to calibrate the compas?
While driving in Google map, heading north, the compass is off by 35-55 degrees, that in turn screw up any directions in Google maps.
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bencozzy said:
Do you have a smart cover? There is a magnet in it. To calibrate open map app and move phone in a figure 8 a few times.
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I do not have a smart cover, but I've been doing that every time in open maps, four square, Facebook.
Any program that need location takes a long time to get location and when it does, it looses location out of no where.
Just today, while I was driving, Google map said" gps signal lost" out of no where, it was a perfect day, clear skies I was on top of an overpass.
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unfaix said:
So is it just me or is there Zero way to calibrate the compas?
While driving in Google map, heading north, the compass is off by 35-55 degrees, that in turn screw up any directions in Google maps.
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On my GS2 I had to download a compass app - options- calibrate
There are gps apps- you tell it your country/area and it downloads new instructions or something and that quickens location finding.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.pca.bettergps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lanteanstudio.compass

I noticed the same thing while driving yesterday. It drove me crazy! Is the consensus that this is something that can be calibrated or fixed or is it more considered a defect and I should look into getting a replacement?

[Q] App that can use the heart rate sensor - but not S Health ?

I want to remove the S Health app, but still to be able to monitor the heart rate.
Is there any third party app that can use the S5 sensor?

Plenty of apps that use the camera lens if you don't mind finger prints on lens. Why do you want to remove S health?
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hetalmp said:
Plenty of apps that use the camera lens if you don't mind finger prints on lens. Why do you want to remove S health?
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i wonder if the apps that use the camera flash are as accurate?

I would like to know this also. I looked at s-health. I don't want to monitor my activity, but I would like to have an app that just reads heart rate.

bimmerdriver said:
I would like to know this also. I looked at s-health. I don't want to monitor my activity, but I would like to have an app that just reads heart rate.
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You can use the hardware module test. Access it by dialing *#0*#. Then go to sensors, then start under HRM sensor. It's not pretty but it works.

b631nz said:
You can use the hardware module test. Access it by dialing *#0*#. Then go to sensors, then start under HRM sensor. It's not pretty but it works.
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Thanks for the reply. Definitely not elegant. I hope someone comes out with a simple heart rate monitor app so we don't have to choose between the hardware module test and s health. Samsung is like a junkie except they are addicted to bloat not smack.

Just got my First Note device! need some tips!

Hello guys i just bought myself a brand new Note 4 (N910F) from Germany model.
Its my First Note device, my last device was the s3 i9300 but my motherboard fried up so i decided to move on
Can you give me some cool tips to improve my Note expirience?
For example the best apps to use the S pen with?
Best app for taking notes? Or something useful for university?
Tips what to turn off or on?
Tips to save battery life?
Thanks in advance
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patriotaki said:
Hello guys i just bought myself a brand new Note 4 (N910F) from Germany model.
Its my First Note device, my last device was the s3 i9300 but my motherboard fried up so i decided to move on
Can you give me some cool tips to improve my Note expirience?
For example the best apps to use the S pen with?
Best app for taking notes? Or something useful for university?
The best note app for me is S Note, and if you want to draw then download sketchbook for galaxy from Samsung Apps it's free for the note 4
Tips what to turn off or on?
Go through the settings, read what each setting does and set up your device as you see fit
Tips to save battery life?
Battery is really good on the note 4 so I don't think you should have a problem with it.Mine lasts a day with moderate to heavy use.
Thanks in advance
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Enjoy your phone.

Hi,
go to settings wifi advanced uncheck "allow always search", now go to check, not to uncheck, personalization accesibility interaction wake up by air and try my script calculator app.
Enjoy your macchina!

Thanks! Yea the battery life is pretty sweet but i wonder if i greenify some google apps and facebook will i see a big difference?
Any other cool tips/tricks to do with this phone? - or some cool apps? -
Are there any apps designed for the note series?
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patriotaki said:
Thanks! Yea the battery life is pretty sweet but i wonder if i greenify some google apps and facebook will i see a big difference?
Any other cool tips/tricks to do with this phone? - or some cool apps? -
Are there any apps designed for the note series?
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Hi,
I dismissed greenify because this is the first smartphone that give me enough autonomy till the end of the day. If I need more autonmy with the two options that Samsung pro ide natively, power saving and ultra power saving its enough for me. I see other mates who also unistall it after using it because the difference is residual almost goes worst using it. That's what they say.
Facebook will drain your battery.
Greetings.

norimiko said:
Hi,
I dismissed greenify because this is the first smartphone that give me enough autonomy till the end of the day. If I need more autonmy with the two options that Samsung pro ide natively, power saving and ultra power saving its enough for me. I see other mates who also unistall it after using it because the difference is residual almost goes worst using it. That's what they say.
Facebook will drain your battery.
Greetings.
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Yeah i unistalled facebook..but using facebook through browser is awful..any alternative apps?
And some other tips/tricks i can do with this phone?
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patriotaki said:
Yeah i unistalled facebook..but using facebook through browser is awful..any alternative apps?
And some other tips/tricks i can do with this phone?
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Hi,
It is a hidden menu found on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and it can be used for checking whether the device is in good working order.
So by now you're probably wondering how to access this secret menu. Well, you do that by opening the Phone app and entering the code *#0*# as if you were to dial it. The said menu will appear as soon as you input the last symbol.
Most of the options listed in this secret menu aren't particularly interesting. For example, Red, Green, Blue, and Black let you check the screen's output for flaws, such as stuck pixels or color irregularities. But hit Sensor and you'll be taken to a cool-looking screen where raw data from your phone's sensors is displayed. Also, there are graphs visualizing readings from your accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass. Oddly, if you hit Image Test you'll be shown a picture of a chihuahua. This means there's a photo of someone's pet dog hidden in millions of Galaxy smartphones, as silly as it may seem.
The Touch test can be useful if you have doubts about your touchscreen's accuracy. Each rectangle where a tap is detected is highlighted, and your finger's trace is represented by a black line. There's also the Sub key test for checking whether the phone's capacitive keys are in order. The Receiver test checks the earpiece for malfunctions, and the Speaker test blasts a mysterious pop song through the loudspeaker.
So that is Samsung's hidden test menu found on Galaxy handsets. If you're feeling adventurous, feel free to check it out or to search for other secret codes at your own risk.
This information was published on phonearena website.
Greetings.