using Digital Compass on HERO - Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys!
my first thread!
i have bought an htc hero ! i saw the digital compass feature in the GSMarena's hero's page ! now i dont see any digital compass in the All programs menu!
I thought that it is like Iphone! but now i see we must install a third party software! how can i use this feature? even does it have any digital compass module
please show me a software! not from the ando market! a direct link plz if u can!
buss buss!

and why don't you just download something from the market?

gackaass said:
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please show me a software! not from the ando market! a direct link plz if u can!
buss buss!
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Just wondered why you think someone else would do the leg work for you to find a compass APK, when they can be downloaded from the market? Here's a hint - use Google!
Regards,
Dave

As said, use market to get a compass app. Search for 'Analog Compass' for example (or just 'compass' for all).
That's the one I'm using and think is quite nice.

RaptorRVL said:
As said, use market to get a compass app. Search for 'Analog Compass' for example (or just 'compass' for all).
That's the one I'm using and think is quite nice.
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i like "marine compass", shows off the combination of g-sensors and compass

GPS Status also shows the compass.
gackaass, if you don't have the Android market in your country, have a look at slideme.org and andappstore.com. You can also search the Android market on cyrket.com or androlib.com and then try to find an apk from the results there.

tanx for u all
but i forgot to say i can not connect to internet by phone !(ad-hoc problem you know) my carrier is rubbish in internet service as well....
so no market access !
please upload any best u know ! i will pay for it :d

tank u elmicha! i am searching!

androlib.com
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i can not dl from this site neither
no direct link

androlib.com
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i can not dl from this site neither
no direct link

androlib and cyrket (once it works again) are "only" frontends to the market. You could try and use a Google search for the program names that you can find there.
Or use the Website link and see whether the authors have an apk on their site.
http://code.google.com/p/android-ac/ and http://code.google.com/p/eyes-free/ showed up on the first three pages of results for "compass".
Or use slideme (once it's working again) and andappstore. Andappstore has a direct link to a "GPS status" apk.
Yes, that's not very comfortable, and it's a pity that Android cannot use Ad-hoc mode without rooting and some additional work.
You could vote for http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=82 by logging in and clicking on the little star.
Maybe it's easier to convince your PC to act like an Access Point, e.g. with http://connectify.me/ or something like http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2...ain-USB-Adapter-Versatile-Station-AP-Mode.htm.

tank u for ur attention !
i am new in android! and i dont no more about rooting!
would u plz tell me more about rooting!
and what is the advantage of rooting ! what can i do after rooting! does it have risk?
tanx

Sorry, I don't know much about rooting, you have to google that on your own (or look around here in this forum, there are even stickies for it). There is a risk of bricking the phone and also you might lose the warranty. If you don't feel confident to do it on your own and understand the risks, don't do it.
One point I forgot in my previous reply: your (our) Hero was rather expensive, maybe it wouldn't hurt to buy an inexpensive WiFi router or access point. It's the easiest way to solve this problem. At the moment you only want a compass app, but there are a lot more apps that you might find useful in the future, and I wouldn't want to hunt them down one by one like you do at the moment.

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Google Sky on HD2?

Saw this awesome app on the android, is there anything like it on windows mobile that works on the HD2?, tried astronavigator 2.02, but it gets stuck trying to connect to the GPS "location"
Bump?....
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would like to know also
You mean the application that uses gps and compass for showing the sky objects that you are looking to, right? The so called "augmented reality" one? I would really love to see something like that on my HD2, but unfortunately I have not heard of anything like that for WM yet.
this would be great
Using a simple google search I found this:
http://vitotechnology.com/astronavigator.html
Please do try and search first.
edit: Mmm.. just gave it a test run. The application stalls when you try to use your location. Other then that it does work.
I was using Astronavigator on my Omnia but, as said by snipey, it doesn't work anymore for location. and no update is forecast by Vito.
Is there another software for astronomic view?
Pretty sur there is a cab file fix for this on here somewhere
There is another software similar to Google Sky, Stella Theatre Pocket. Even though the site is in Japanese, the software is in English, and works perfectly on the HD2. It will even set your current position via GPS.
Top man Greg, top man
snipey said:
Using a simple google search I found this:
http://vitotechnology.com/astronavigator.html
Please do try and search first.
edit: Mmm.. just gave it a test run. The application stalls when you try to use your location. Other then that it does work.
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Am i the only person who thinks please try read the ops post before giving snidey comments? clearly he states he has tried the software you mention... (search = read) in my opinion
I use Pocket Stars PDA. Search with Google.
gregwee said:
There is another software similar to Google Sky, Stella Theatre Pocket. Even though the site is in Japanese, the software is in English, and works perfectly on the HD2. It will even set your current position via GPS.
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Sweet! Thanks dude
How do you get the licence? I can't get past the payment screen.
Figured it out... DUH
Check this out
Leo's Void is a great freeware planetarium - a bit old, but still looks impressive and operates (mostly) well on the HD2.
It's at http://www.leobueno.net/
The problem with astronavigator comes with the resolution, you need wgafix for the location work.
reg workaround for position freeze
if you know your latitute and altitude, then you can simply edit your registry...
navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VITO\AstroNavigator" and change the values to your position. they should be "0"
you can check, if your at the right spot, if you switch "night_mode" from "0" to "1" or vice versa if you have it currently enabled.
when you start astro navigator then, you should see the changes regarding night mode, and if you take a closer look, then you should see, that the grid in the map looks different than before
Does it automatically rotate like the Google Sky Map one does? Do any of them?
rat_2665 said:
I use Pocket Stars PDA. Search with Google.
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Same here. It is very good.

Just bought this phone

I bought this phone on ebay a while back and i'm just wondering can anybody give me some information about the phone e.g. Best GPS program , best audio player etc .
This is my first time having a Windows Mobile phone and also my first time even having a smart phone ..
As mobile browser I got Opera mini, works great. Think you can get it from m.opera.com.
For movies use CorePlayer. Best mediaplayer IMO.
I got NoData for when I'm traveling, and don't wanna end up with a huge bill.
SMSBubbles is a tiny bit buggy but it works. It allows a popup with the incomming text to appear on your screen, so you can read what the text says without having to navigate.
McGuider: great navigation; make sure you get the smartphone version
If you intend to use your own headphones to listen to music; use this here. There's a coupon; SH5OFF which will give you 5% off everything. Free shipping worldwide.
For the software I suggest you use the search button to get the most recent versions.
Good luck
thanks great reply !
I checked out McGuider earlier but didnt see this phone in the list of compatible devices ?
you just try to go to ---> http://www.freewareppc.com/download/utilities/cabinstl.shtml there you can find many free applications that are compatible for your device
Can anyone tell me does Google Maps have a sat nav feature or is it just like basic maps?
I think it is just basic maps...to be honest im too lazy to check it now...
Btw try sygic mobile 10...best navigation software for this phone imo...also includes camera alert
sasiskas said:
I think it is just basic maps...to be honest im too lazy to check it now...
Btw try sygic mobile 10...best navigation software for this phone imo...also includes camera alert
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This phone isn't listed in compatible devices?
Halv said:
Can anyone tell me does Google Maps have a sat nav feature or is it just like basic maps?
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yeah right! Google maps does have sat navigation....and it no doubt
Halv said:
This phone isn't listed in compatible devices?
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I'm using it for like a year on my rose...sygic mobile maps 10 v8.14 works like a charm!
Hakim Rahman said:
yeah right! Google maps does have sat navigation....and it no doubt
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yes it does..the only problem is that u need internet connection...it doesn't include maps...it just download a part of the map according to your location...
sasiskas said:
I'm using it for like a year on my rose...sygic mobile maps 10 v8.14 works like a charm!
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Do you have any idea how much that costs i can't seem to find it on the website
Halv said:
Do you have any idea how much that costs i can't seem to find it on the website
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you can download for free SygicM10_v8.14 in -> MOD EDIT-Posting warez is a violation of the rules of XDA-developers. Please consult the rules before posting. you'd better save your money
Hakim Rahman said:
you can download for free SygicM10_v8.14 in -> LINK REMOVED. you'd better save your money
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will that need activation?
PS thats for Symbian??
Halv said:
will that need activation?
PS thats for Symbian??
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why do not you try Garmin Mobile ...? You can download it at MOD EDIT-POSTING WAREZ IS IN VIOLATION OF THE XDA-RULES. SECOND WARNING, SECOND VIOLATION, INFRACTION ISSUED.
Best GPS I found was BING. It is free as long as you have data has VOICE guidance and re routs instantly. No hassel works every time I use it a lot. http://m.bing.com/download/

[Q] Application not Compatible with my Device

People, I want to download a particular application, it is not "compatible" with my device, but it works fine, have already downloaded the app from third parties, but this application now was updated and do not found it anywhere, only in the market, but not let me download.
I've been reading about the market hacked, that would allow downloading app not compatible with my device? is to do this?
Ty a Lot
Moacir Jr.
nobody knows this?
moahrs said:
People, I want to download a particular application, it is not "compatible" with my device, but it works fine, have already downloaded the app from third parties, but this application now was updated and do not found it anywhere, only in the market, but not let me download.
I've been reading about the market hacked, that would allow downloading app not compatible with my device? is to do this?
Ty a Lot
Moacir Jr.
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Don't be so vague, whats the app called?
Wow Remote, from blizzard, version 2.0.3, i have the 1.0 downloaded from third party.
At,
Moacir Jr.
moahrs said:
Wow Remote, from blizzard, version 2.0.3, i have the 1.0 downloaded from third party.
At,
Moacir Jr.
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I tried searching for it on the market via my PC and it too says that its not compatible with my mini so I guess theres nothing you can do, maybe the new release isn't made to be used on our little phones. You could try the market hack but I doubt it would help you because WOW remote might have be written for HDPI (big screens) and not LDPI (our small screens) and so theres no way that it would work.
Its just one of those things buddy, not all apps are compatible with our phones, maybe they're jealous of our awesomeness and don't want to share!!
Then again, I may be wrong (about the compatibility... not the awesomeness)
I tried searching for it on the market via my PC and it too says that its not compatible with my mini so I guess theres nothing you can do, maybe the new release isn't made to be used on our little phones. You could try the market hack but I doubt it would help you because WOW remote might have be written for HDPI (big screens) and not LDPI (our small screens) and so theres no way that it would work.
Its just one of those things buddy, not all apps are compatible with our phones, maybe they're jealous of our awesomeness and don't want to share!!
Then again, I may be wrong (about the compatibility... not the awesomeness)
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Yeah, i agree, but the old version was made for HDPI and was worked in my x10mp, and now, i think that verison, 2.0.3, will works too.
Is it that i need, marke hack, but i dont know how i hack y market. Have any app or other feature wich hack the market ?
Ty a lot
Moacir Jr.
moahrs said:
Yeah, i agree, but the old version was made for HDPI and was worked in my x10mp, and now, i think that verison, 2.0.3, will works too.
Is it that i need, marke hack, but i dont know how i hack y market. Have any app or other feature wich hack the market ?
Ty a lot
Moacir Jr.
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The old version might have worked on HDPI and LDPI but the new only supports HDPI because the majority of android phones are HDPI
I'm not really sure what a market hack does, think its to allow you to either to download apps made users of phones on certain carriers (AT&T etc.) or to download/ unlock paid apps... which is NOT COOL and WRONG!!
It won't effect the compatibility problem you having, if its not compatible with your phone then no "hack" will make it compatible, bottom line.
I could be wrong, Google might hold more accurate answers...
christophermaisch said:
I'm not really sure what a market hack does, think its to allow you to either to download apps made users of phones on certain carriers (AT&T etc.) or to download/ unlock paid apps... which is NOT COOL and WRONG!!
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I'm not sure if this is the market hack he means:
shokmah said:
[App]Market HighRes Fix[May 3rd] (2.3.6) Eclair| (2.3.4)Floyo | GiggleBread (No)
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It just fools Google into thinking that you have a phone with an hVGA display. A lot of apps meant for hVGA displays works great on a qVGA, it's just that the app developer hasn't enabled it for qVGA screens. So it might work for the app you're trying to download.
I am enlightened
Thank you

Purchase Cancelled - Cannot be installed in your country....grrrr

grrrrr.....can someone please help!!! I have seen multiple posts about this and I cannot believe there is not a long term fix.
Background
I have a GT 10.1 purchased from the USA...wifi only. I currently live in China. I have a Google account setup with a US credit card. I am using a VPN which gives a Utah IP address. I still cannot see most paid apps in Marketplace nor download and install many. I have many friends with iPads that do not have this restriction but I desperately want to stay with Android, but cannot believe Google has made this so frustrating.
Non-solution
Please do not recommend MarketEnabler. This app may work fine for some units if they have a radio but it does not work for wifi only devices.
Solution
I am able to get it to work following these instructions, but I have to do this every time and it is a pain....there has to be some setting or program that will make this easier. Can anyone please help me and the multitude of others that post about this same thing? There has to be some setting in build.prop or something that is controlling this. Thank you in advance.
1) Go into Settings>Applications>Manage Applications. Find Market and force stop it then clear cache.
2) Go into Settings>Accounts and sync and remove all of your google accounts. (I have not always had to perform this step but often it is required for some reason. Don't worry they are easy to add back and nothing gets deleted.)
3) Connect to a USA VPN.
4) Add back your main Google account that has an associated US credit card.
5) Open Market place and when you do you will have to agree to the terms and conditions again. Accept this. At this point you should be able to find and download most of those apps that you could not previously.
6) Now you can add back in all of your other Google accounts if you have more.
Please someone help us....there has to be an easier way!
Sorry to bother, but can anyone recommend a better way around this? Thank you.
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Sorry to bother, but can anyone recommend a better way around this? Thank you.
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There are no solution for this. They are too stupid for this, too busy acquiring companies.
You realize that its not that hard to download the said application's apk and installing them directly to the tablet.
shaolinx said:
You realize that its not that hard to download the said application's apk and installing them directly to the tablet.
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Sorry but this is the problem....I know it is easy to sideload an application but the problem is that they cannot even be downloaded from the website. When I go to the Market from a PC it shows my tablet but it is greyed out and I am not able to just download the apk.
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Sorry but this is the problem....I know it is easy to sideload an application but the problem is that they cannot even be downloaded from the website. When I go to the Market from a PC it shows my tablet but it is greyed out and I am not able to just download the apk.
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I believe he means sideloaded as in from different places on the internet. Have you tried the Amazon App Store?
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I believe he means sideloaded as in from different places on the internet. Have you tried the Amazon App Store?
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or perhaps, from some "side service" sites....
Just use Market Enabler, I have no idea why no one is aware of this aplication - I have been using it forever now.
Szadzik said:
Just use Market Enabler, I have no idea why no one is aware of this aplication - I have been using it forever now.
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Please reread the original post. Market Enabler does not work for Wifi only devices it only works for units with a radio.
ximoosea said:
Please reread the original post. Market Enabler does not work for Wifi only devices it only works for units with a radio.
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Give Root Toolbox a try, it has a change location feature for the market
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ximoosea said:
grrrrr.....can someone please help!!! I have seen multiple posts about this and I cannot believe there is not a long term fix.
Background
I have a GT 10.1 purchased from the USA...wifi only. I currently live in China. I have a Google account setup with a US credit card. I am using a VPN which gives a Utah IP address. I still cannot see most paid apps in Marketplace nor download and install many. I have many friends with iPads that do not have this restriction but I desperately want to stay with Android, but cannot believe Google has made this so frustrating.
Non-solution
Please do not recommend MarketEnabler. This app may work fine for some units if they have a radio but it does not work for wifi only devices.
Solution
I am able to get it to work following these instructions, but I have to do this every time and it is a pain....there has to be some setting or program that will make this easier. Can anyone please help me and the multitude of others that post about this same thing? There has to be some setting in build.prop or something that is controlling this. Thank you in advance.
1) Go into Settings>Applications>Manage Applications. Find Market and force stop it then clear cache.
2) Go into Settings>Accounts and sync and remove all of your google accounts. (I have not always had to perform this step but often it is required for some reason. Don't worry they are easy to add back and nothing gets deleted.)
3) Connect to a USA VPN.
4) Add back your main Google account that has an associated US credit card.
5) Open Market place and when you do you will have to agree to the terms and conditions again. Accept this. At this point you should be able to find and download most of those apps that you could not previously.
6) Now you can add back in all of your other Google accounts if you have more.
Please someone help us....there has to be an easier way!
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If you have a SIM card from another country (your home country maybe?) , switch that into your SIM slot after removing you China Mobile/China Unicom SIM. Then you install the app with the foreign country SIM and once done, put in your China SIM once again
Source: I regularly do this to my HTC Desire and wife's Galaxy S2 and we live in China.
However, if you do not have SIM from another country, you're SOL. If you find out another way to do this, please let me know as well with the Note 10.1

Ridge Racer in Android Market !!

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.namcobandaigames.ridgeraceracc006sh
The link provided is a free game called ridge racer! Is this for real?! I translated the page and said it works with qhd devices. It's seems it doesnt wanna install for me but I had the same problem with netlfix. Just greyed out.
The link takes me tovthe market and the is in a foreign language and there is no download button
I shot the maid! What can I say? 3vo shooter
It wont let u install cuz its for japan only
emann56 said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.namcobandaigames.ridgeraceracc006sh
The link provided is a free game called ridge racer! Is this for real?! I translated the page and said it works with qhd devices. It's seems it doesnt wanna install for me but I had the same problem with netlfix. Just greyed out.
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I don't know about this guys, after clicking the link, & trying to download, it asks for you to sign in. I'm sorry but I don't sign into, or give up any kind of info into something I have no idea what it is. To be honest, this sounds like an e-mail scam to me, I'll download it when it's in the official market
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I don't know about this guys, after clicking the link, & trying to download, it asks for you to sign in. I'm sorry but I don't sign into, or give up any kind of info into something I have no idea what it is. To be honest, this sounds like an e-mail scam to me, I'll download it when it's in the official market
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...are you even looking at the right link? That IS the official Market. Look at the domain, it's very much market.android.com
It's asking you to sign in so that you can directly download and install the app from the Android Market web site. This has been available for a LONG time now.
It's not an email scam, and seriously, it's not that hard to see it's an official Google site. If anything, it's the app itself you should be wary of, not the install process.
Well, if it gets translated it looks like it's ready for the 3vo, if you hit the translate button it says it's designed for the qHD screen in mind with real 3D gameplay. Hopefully it gets a english port soon.
That's because it's for the Sharp Aquos, which is a Japanese phone: http://mb.softbank.jp/en/products/sharp/006sh.html

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