Working GPS Navigation w/o bluetooth!! - Nook Color Themes and Apps

Big thanks to lionclaw. TetherGPS allows you to tether your android phone w/ GPS to your nook color and share gps data, no longer need bluetooth. I'm currently running it on my droid x wifi-tethering to nook color on eclair. Works great. All credit goes to lionclaw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11907396#post11907396
Grab it in the market. Sorry for the quality but you get the idea.

wow, this look awesome
I'm slightly reluctant to try it
seeing as how there are <50 downloads and 0 ratings in the market
but I guess I can always return it
and losing out on 3 bucks really wouldn't be the end of the world anyway

smaskell said:
wow, this look awesome
I'm slightly reluctant to try it
seeing as how there are <50 downloads and 0 ratings in the market
but I guess I can always return it
and losing out on 3 bucks really wouldn't be the end of the world anyway
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He just got it up today.

No Rush
The author stated he was working on a lite version to try it out so if you are leery to try it just hang on.

This works great!!!
Point Inside is usable now! I was just looking at a map of the Seattle airport. Before this, it would just force close when I tried to pull up a map. Logcat showed it was due to lack of GPS.
I am a happy camper.

Oh wow.. this looks incredible (espcially since i will tether with my incredible! hehe).
One question - does this also still allow internet data tethering? Or does this just piggy back on any tether (Wifi or barnacle)?

Divine_Madcat said:
Oh wow.. this looks incredible (espcially since i will tether with my incredible! hehe).
One question - does this also still allow internet data tethering? Or does this just piggy back on any tether (Wifi or barnacle)?
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You can still use WiFi for data. The server broadcasts to the WiFi subnet (currently coded for /24 subnets).
So as long as the LAN you're on has a /24 subnet and supports broadcast packets you're good to go. Just connect both devices to the same network. It also works fine with the device tethered to the phone using android-wifi-tether. I haven't tried any other wifi tether apps, but so long as the above conditions are met I don't see any reason why it won't work.
I'll probably add a server configuration to allow for different sized subnets or the ability to send directly to a certain IP, if people want those options.
Thanks for the feedback everyone

any chance we might see the server running on an iPhone? It should work in a similar way, at least on the Nook Color side...
...and it made some news already...

This is exactly what I was thinking could be done a few weeks ago, but never posted about it. I'm glad someone did it and it works, this is pretty cool.
Hopefully the battery usage is reasonable etc..
acomiskey said:
Big thanks to lionclaw. TetherGPS allows you to tether your android phone w/ GPS to your nook color and share gps data, no longer need bluetooth. I'm currently running it on my droid x wifi-tethering to nook color on eclair. Works great. All credit goes to lionclaw.
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Missed your turn while driving down the interstate videoing your NC. Crazy.

soricon said:
any chance we might see the server running on an iPhone? It should work in a similar way, at least on the Nook Color side...
...and it made some news already...
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Nice video there! Hehe next time ill do it at night.
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lionclaw said:
You can still use WiFi for data. The server broadcasts to the WiFi subnet (currently coded for /24 subnets).
So as long as the LAN you're on has a /24 subnet and supports broadcast packets you're good to go. Just connect both devices to the same network. It also works fine with the device tethered to the phone using android-wifi-tether. I haven't tried any other wifi tether apps, but so long as the above conditions are met I don't see any reason why it won't work.
I'll probably add a server configuration to allow for different sized subnets or the ability to send directly to a certain IP, if people want those options.
Thanks for the feedback everyone
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Rock on good sir! I cannot wait to try it.....
But sadly, it seems like we must - the Nook (in the market.android.com page) is listed as incompatible. Were you still going to post a client (lite) apk so we can try it out?

khaytsus said:
Missed your turn while driving down the interstate videoing your NC. Crazy.
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Had to get back to work...

The light version is up on the market and at http://www.comptonsoft.com
It includes the full client and a light version of the server that will run for 5 minutes at a time. After it stops its notification will change to "Time limit reached." and stop sending GPS data. You can just re-toggle the widget to start it again.
I'll have a setup/demo video ready in just a bit.

soricon said:
any chance we might see the server running on an iPhone? It should work in a similar way, at least on the Nook Color side...
...and it made some news already...
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People say don't text and drive. This dude has his nook tethered to his phone while filming from his phone he's tethered to, I think he's raised the bar for unsafe driving lol.
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Clienterror said:
People say don't text and drive. This dude has his nook tethered to his phone while filming from his phone he's tethered to, I think he's raised the bar for unsafe driving lol.
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You must have missed where I put in very small text....
*Professional driver on closed course...

Not unless he was posting here at the same time
But I have to admit, this application matches very well the new version of Google Maps released today that has real time traffic re-routing.

lionclaw said:
The light version is up on the market and at http://www.comptonsoft.com
It includes the full client and a light version of the server that will run for 5 minutes at a time. After it stops its notification will change to "Time limit reached." and stop sending GPS data. You can just re-toggle the widget to start it again.
I'll have a setup/demo video ready in just a bit.
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Thanks for that!

acomiskey said:
You must have missed where I put in very small text....
*Professional driver on closed course...
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Rofl
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acomiskey said:
Big thanks to lionclaw. TetherGPS allows you to tether your android phone w/ GPS to your nook color and share gps data, no longer need bluetooth. I'm currently running it on my droid x wifi-tethering to nook color on eclair. Works great. All credit goes to lionclaw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11907396#post11907396
Grab it in the market. Sorry for the quality but you get the idea.
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Great vid... just got it(tgps)working... Thanks

Works on the HTC Inspire 4G using hotspot. About an hour drive home with 45% left on the Nook. I would post my vid, but someone put the damn phone upside down in the Rocketfish mobile windshield mount There was no professional involved

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[App request] for donation

I originally wanted this for my OG Driod.
When tethering I hate it when I get a text or a call as it interrupts the data stream.
I would like an app that I can enable that cuts off the radio portion that receives texts and calls leaving only the data stream active.
Is this even possible?
I would like it so much I would donate to whoever could make such an app.
motcher41 said:
I originally wanted this for my OG Driod.
When tethering I hate it when I get a text or a call as it interrupts the data stream.
I would like an app that I can enable that cuts off the radio portion that receives texts and calls leaving only the data stream active.
Is this even possible?
I would like it so much I would donate to whoever could make such an app.
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If running eclipse try this
turn on airplane mode.
Them use the data toggle in pulldown menu...
I haven't tried this.. just curious if it will work..I thought I did it b4 but not sure
ashclepdia said:
If running eclipse try this
turn on airplane mode.
Them use the data toggle in pulldown menu...
I haven't tried this.. just curious if it will work..I thought I did it b4 but not sure
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I will try it next time I am tethering
Doesn't work.
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motcher41 said:
Doesn't work.
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Sorry ;(
Good luck on ur quest
I had the issue allot on wired tether but i switched to wifi and it is barely noticable, just for a sec or two the internet stalls but then comes right back.
mastafunk said:
I had the issue allot on wired tether but i switched to wifi and it is barely noticable, just for a sec or two the internet stalls but then comes right back.
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I live in a rural area so it doesn't just snap right back. I can live with it I just ignore people and they stop texting. I would pay money for an app that could do it.
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Tablet Talk App

So since I've been using tablets since the xoom came out I always wanted to be able to send texts through my tablet but have them send with my phone's number. At first there was syncSMS, which was pretty good but required drop box to sync up messages. Then I started using Text tab which would pair the devices with BT. The app was ok, the interface wasnt that great but it did the job. I just bought Tablet Talk from the market and I have to say I LOVE this app, not only does it give you the option to connect via BT or Wifi(must be on same wifi network) but the interface is much better than text tab. Plus you can control your mobile phone. Meaning, if you want to call someone it has a dialer and when you dial from your tab it will place the call on your handset, you can even activate speakerphone on your mobile phone. Granted you need to have your phone close for the calling stuff and I am wondering if you connect the two via BT if you can actually use your tab to talk(I havent tested on BT yet) but I think it's still pretty neat. And when you get a call it displays the caller id number on your tab so no more having to pull the phone out of your pocket to see who's calling.
I have been using it over wifi since last night and havent even seen it eat much battery at all and I left it running all night. Anyway, I would HIGHLY recommend this app... It's the best Tab/Phone SMS app I've seen so far
ok so no audio routing when connected via BT, but it's still a pretty cool feature
When I get a call it shows me who is calling on my tab, and also rings on the tab. You can answer the call from the tab but it activates the handset, but as I said in the OP from the tab you can also activate the speakerphone on your phone
Try...
Tablet Talk
Routes calls and texts.
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RED ZMAN said:
Try...
Tablet Talk
Routes calls and texts.
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it routes the audio as well?
edit: My bad... that's the app I have.. lol I dont know why I thought it was Tablet Text. I dont see a way to route the audio though. It just activates the call on the phone
Is there a way for it to recognize the hotspot app on your phone as the wifi network? I have the hotspot on my phone enabled..but it still ask me to connect to a wifi network.
Have you tried the Sidecar app? It is available in the Play market.
mrkrabs said:
Is there a way for it to recognize the hotspot app on your phone as the wifi network? I have the hotspot on my phone enabled..but it still ask me to connect to a wifi network.
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hmm not sure.. I havent tried.. but why not just connect via bluetooth?
I haven't tested it extensively, but it definitely looks like a good app. I will be testing it more once I start making progress on installing the tablet in the car.
I bought it the other day and wished I did the trial first. It does work well, but my phone seems to disconnect often from Bluetooth. So then I have to manually turn the screen on and reconnect.
Guess I need to fool with the settings on my phone some more. It's very useful, except for this little quirk I'm having.
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KB112 said:
I bought it the other day and wished I did the trial first. It does work well, but my phone seems to disconnect often from Bluetooth. So then I have to manually turn the screen on and reconnect.
Guess I need to fool with the settings on my phone some more. It's very useful, except for this little quirk I'm having.
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hmm that's odd. Email the dev, I emailed him a couple of questions and he replied pretty quickly. The first time within hours of my email, the 2nd one a day or two after.
It seems to be an ics issue on the Evo 3D leaks. All of them have this issue for me. That's why I think I need to play around in my wifi settings a bit. Thanks for the suggestion though
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i bought the app but i cant install it on my phone with over 300mb free i need help keeps sayin i need to free up space
edit- i fixed it by jus pushing it to the phone via adb

Wifi issues please check

Just received my S4 and setup my Wi-Fi on it so I don't blow through my Data.
When I am connected to my Wi-Fi it shows both 4G and Wi-Fi on the top of the phone as if it is using both 4G and Wi-Fi.
Can others please check their phones to see if when you are connected if you are seeing Wi-Fi and 4Gor 3G showing at the same time?
Can't exchange the phone yet because the stores don't have them yet
Thanks.
Both WiFi & 4G are shown in the status bar when I am conencted to WiFi. However, if you watch the icons when using an app such as the browser, you'll notice only the orange & green arrows under the WiFi icon show data usage.
WiFi
laughingmom said:
Both WiFi & 4G are shown in the status bar when I am conencted to WiFi. However, if you watch the icons when using an app such as the browser, you'll notice only the orange & green arrows under the WiFi icon show data usage.
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This is very confusing, especially when my other Samsung devices, S3 and Note 2 do not do this, it seems like I am using both
wallstreet123456 said:
This is very confusing, especially when my other Samsung devices, S3 and Note 2 do not do this, it seems like I am using both
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Check and see if you have any Verizon Apps running in the background. For example I *think* the My Verizon Mobile App only uses the VzW network when it is on.
Yes mine does this as well. As far as I can tell it's normal behavior. My Galaxy Nexus never did it, but my wife's Droid RAZR does it.
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trmiv said:
Yes mine does this as well. As far as I can tell it's normal behavior. My Galaxy Nexus never did it, but my wife's Droid RAZR does it.
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Some people have the same issue as me others don't. Where was your phone manufactured? Mine was made in China.
Mine was made in China.
I also have general wifi issues. The wifi is extremely weak. If I go upstairs away from my router the speed drops way way down. Also while all my other devices can see a bunch of other wifi networks in my area, my S4 can only see mine.
Mine is now showing the 4G icon while connected to wifi as well. It's odd because when I first turned on and activated the phone this didn't happen. Over the course of getting the phone setup this issue popped up.
Mine phone doesn't show 4G while on wifi.
Strange how some people show both while others don't. Do you think it is something we should bring to Verizon's attention or possible return the phone? The point of WiFi is so I keep my data charges down and when I see both Icons on I assume I am using both.
Curious to see where everyone's was manufactured, Mine was made in China and it has the issue.
Make sure to disable Caller Name ID app. In other forum someone mentioned that disabling and enabling this app worked (if you use this application). If this doesn't work, there might be another app that requires Vz network.
darek65 said:
Make sure to disable caller Id app. In other forum someone mentioned that disabling and enabling this app worked (if you use this application).
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Caller ID app, where is that located and will that turn off me having the ability to see who is calling?
Here is my screen shot
wallstreet123456 said:
Caller ID app, where is that located and will that turn off me having the ability to see who is calling?
Here is my screen shot
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Sorry but it's Caller Name ID application that came preloaded ( corrected my original post).
Just turn off data
Just turn off data to make sure u r using WIFI only
Make a Settings Widget to make this easier
darek65 said:
Sorry but it's Caller Name ID application that came preloaded ( corrected my original post).
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I disabled it and that seems to have done the trick but now when I look for the program again it is not longer there. Not that I want it back but I did not uninstall it so I am curious to where it went.
If u scroll all the way to the bottom u will see it....
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darek65 said:
Make sure to disable Caller Name ID app. In other forum someone mentioned that disabling and enabling this app worked (if you use this application). If this doesn't work, there might be another app that requires Vz network.
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This worked. Thank you.
darek65 said:
Make sure to disable Caller Name ID app. In other forum someone mentioned that disabling and enabling this app worked (if you use this application). If this doesn't work, there might be another app that requires Vz network.
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wallstreet123456 said:
This worked. Thank you.
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Worked for me as well - thanks!
Yep, that does it.
If you turn caller ID off will that stop normal caller ID from working on the phone?

Problem with Bluetooth

I have had my Omate Truesmart for about two weeks now and I have loved it. When I turned my watch on this morning the bluetooth refuses to turn on. It was working last night but this morning it won't stay on. I have tried from the notification bar and from the settings wireless and networks. Neither approach works. When I slide the toggle to on from settings it immediately jumps back to off.
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I have had my Omate Truesmart for about two weeks now and I have loved it. When I turned my watch on this morning the bluetooth refuses to turn on. It was working last night but this morning it won't stay on. I have tried from the notification bar and from the settings wireless and networks. Neither approach works. When I slide the toggle to on from settings it immediately jumps back to off.
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Reboot
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Reboot
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Tried that already.
rschouten said:
Tried that already.
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Hmmm. That sucks.
A reboot always fixes it when mine does that.
I'll let you know if I find anything else.
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Hmmm. That sucks.
A reboot always fixes it when mine does that.
I'll let you know if I find anything else.
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Ok, let me know if there is any information that I can provide. I am running the stock ROM from 2014120. With the patch from Loki.
rschouten said:
Ok, let me know if there is any information that I can provide. I am running the stock ROM from 2014120. With the patch from Loki.
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Do you have recovery?
If you have recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache and then try...
You could have same problems like many other.
If wiping won't to the job, it could be hardware issue, maybe to open it and check connections.
But contact Loki first...maybe he has better idea...
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rschouten said:
Ok, let me know if there is any information that I can provide. I am running the stock ROM from 2014120. With the patch from Loki.
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Loki suggested on G+ to try disabling Quick Boot, then rebooting.
It's in Settings>System>Accessibility
Yes, you have to turn off quick boot to recover bluetooth, or pull the battery or let the battery run all the way down. Otherwise it doesn't really reboot, and Bluetooth will still not work.
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Has anyone had any luck with the Network Access Point service unavailable problem yet? I have never been able to connect via Bluetooth to my TS.
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Loki suggested on G+ to try disabling Quick Boot, then rebooting.
It's in Settings>System>Accessibility
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Just for reference. This did solve the problem. I am now back up and running. In regards to network access unavailable I had solved that with mine since I have it paired with Glass I had to enable bluetooth tethering. Then the error went away then the problem is that it always asked to connect and I had to manually disconnect it otherwise it would severely drain my battery.
I have also tried enabling Bluetooth tethering but still cannot connect. I don't seem to be able to connect with my laptop either. I can't send files at all. I might just have to be patient and wait for an update.
I am using the latest cm nightlies and Ubuntu 13.10 if it makes any difference.
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I have also tried enabling Bluetooth tethering but still cannot connect. I don't seem to be able to connect with my laptop either. I can't send files at all. I might just have to be patient and wait for an update.
I am using the latest cm nightlies and Ubuntu 13.10 if it makes any difference.
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Tethering is broken. At this time, with the poor base firmware Omate (and others like SimValley) is being given to work with. we get BT audio and not much else.
Lokifish Marz said:
Tethering is broken. At this time, with the poor base firmware Omate (and others like SimValley) is being given to work with. we get BT audio and not much else.
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I have had Bluetooth tethering working on my stock omate and with the custom rom. I have it connected to my google glass as just a headset and with bluetooth data connection. I cannot get the my glass app to recognize it but I can get the internet sharing working over bluetooth.
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I have had Bluetooth tethering working on my stock omate and with the custom rom. I have it connected to my google glass as just a headset and with bluetooth data connection. I cannot get the my glass app to recognize it but I can get the internet sharing working over bluetooth.
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That's the only tethering that works. Can't do it they other way (x201 > phone > internet) so it's still broken really.
Lokifish Marz said:
That's the only tethering that works. Can't do it they other way (x201 > phone > internet) so it's still broken really.
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I see. So it can provide bluetooth tethering but not consume it.
Iconbit Callisto
I've heard that this watch and the TS is pretty much the same watch. I'm having trouble with connecting with BT with my HTC One XL. I tried connecting a BT headset to it and it paired and connected. When I tried my laptop and my phone, they pair, but immediately disconnect; or rather, they don't connect at all in the first place. Has anyone had, and resolved, this issue with the Omate?
The BT issues affect ALL x201 smartwatches. So if it gets fixed on any x201, this forum will go nuts with folks applying the fix.
Lokifish Marz said:
The BT issues affect ALL x201 smartwatches. So if it gets fixed on any x201, this forum will go nuts with folks applying the fix.
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I saw a video from Cnet with the Omate and that BT icon at the top of the screen showed that it was connected... Can the TS's the people on XDA at least connect to their phones through BT or is that an on & off thing for all of these watches? Ugh.. I wish I was proficient at programming and other things so that I could help out with designing ways to improve on these smartwatches...
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I saw a video from Cnet with the Omate and that BT icon at the top of the screen showed that it was connected... Can the TS's the people on XDA at least connect to their phones through BT or is that an on & off thing for all of these watches? Ugh.. I wish I was proficient at programming and other things so that I could help out with designing ways to improve on these smartwatches...
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Me too! I really don't want to bother with adding a SIM card. The watch is great but I'd really want to use it with internet connectivity. Just curious... if this does work... will it affect my data plan same way as a hot spot? Sorry if its a newbie question.
bluetooch
syounger64 said:
Me too! I really don't want to bother with adding a SIM card. The watch is great but I'd really want to use it with internet connectivity. Just curious... if this does work... will it affect my data plan same way as a hot spot? Sorry if its a newbie question.
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petite question l icone dans la barre des notifications du bluetooch doit étre bleu quant il est activer ?

[Q] no push notifications on wifi with KK

I upgraded my phone to KK back in late december and have been on it ever since but one problem has plagued me since then and I'm hoping to get some insight here. heres the problem...
When im connected to wifi (and this is only with wifi, not MD) I don't get my push notifications (gmail,fb,words,hangouts,etc) when the screen is off.Often i turn my screen on and get a barrage of notifications that i should have gotten hours ago. Ive tried all the sleep modes and Ive tried turning off wifi optimization.Nothing works and I know for fact it did not do this on JB.
I DO get text messages and phone calls instantly though but nothing else will wake my phone up. While i do enjoy the deep sleep, i would like to get my notifications in a reasonable amount of time without having to turn the phone on to check them.
Has anyone else had this "problem"?
Nope. Have you looked into what is and isn't checked in your Google Settings? There's a Play Games tab that allows you to mute certain games, essentially stopping their notifications. I don't suppose you've messed with that, have you?
It's strange, I've not really heard of this, especially since you're getting texts and such.
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Nope. Have you looked into what is and isn't checked in your Google Settings? There's a Play Games tab that allows you to mute certain games, essentially stopping their notifications. I don't suppose you've messed with that, have you?
It's strange, I've not really heard of this, especially since you're getting texts and such.
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Yeah i know and I've googled it to death for a few months now. I'll check g settings but idk why that would stop gmail. It's like when I'm on Wi-Fi w/ the screen off its just a plain old dumb phone. I turn the screen on and the notifications just flood in.
Edit: nothing in g settings is muted. The only thing i can think of is i don't have app data synced in accounts.
I think i figured it out. I had "sync app data" unchecked in accounts. So far I've been getting notifications screen on and off. Now if someone will just play back to me on wwf...
EDIT: i may have spoke too soon. It still doesnt wake up without turning on my screen
hey @SteveMurphy do you by chance use the active display?
razen_kain said:
hey @SteveMurphy do you by chance use the active display?
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I did when I was using Omni and it worked great. I haven't used it since running RR, however.
So you're wifi connected, and have actively turned mobile data off? I have never even tried that...
If, however, you mean that this happens only when you're connected to WiFi, then no, I have not experienced this issue.
The only other setting that I can think of that pertains to sync is in system settings > Data usage > settings > [ ] auto-sync data, but I don't think that would cause the awake-vs-sleep sync issues that you're describing.
I used to use Active display, I currently use AcDisplay, I'll likely go back to using the baked-in active display.
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[...](and this is only with wifi, not MD) I don't get my push notifications (gmail,fb,words,hangouts,etc) when the screen is off.[...]
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So you're wifi connected, and have actively turned mobile data off? I have never even tried that...
If, however, you mean that this happens only when you're connected to WiFi, then no, I have not experienced this issue.
The only other setting that I can think of that pertains to sync is in system settings > Data usage > settings > [ ] auto-sync data, but I don't think that would cause the awake-vs-sleep sync issues that you're describing.
I used to use Active display, I currently use AcDisplay, I'll likely go back to using the baked-in active display.
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No i never turn mobile data off. I just meant that notifications come as expected when I'm on mobile data but on Wi-Fi, once the phone hits deep sleep (<a minute) i won't get notifications unless i turn the screen on.
I ask about active display because i remember when on resurrection ROM i was using it and getting notifications then and kind of forgot about it but I'm on PAC 4.4 now and it's doing it again. However i was using the init.d scripts they have baked in but have them all turned back off now to see if that fixes it.
It's the strangest thing I've seen. It's like when I'm on Wi-Fi and turn the screen off it just disconnects from all data even though i can plainly see that it is not. Angela has the same phone with the same settings as mine but on RR 5.0.5 and she gets notifications fine.
@cyril279 I knnow this is off topic but have you tried this AD app? Its got some other features/customizations that aren't on the built in AD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.activenotifications
That was actually one of the first active-display variants that I tried. It worked well, but there were a couple hiccups that kept me shopping. The add-on AD clones have great features, but they don't play well with the stock lockscreen, or they leave the [home] button active, or involve significant lag when evoking the notification. The baked-in clones operate fluidly, but without the cool-stuff. I haven't tried active notifications recently though, maybe the updates have smoothed things out. I'm definitely down to try it again.
AcDisplay's development has been re-directed by Motorola. It's still my favorite of the clones, the beta version is boss, but it still isn't as fluid as the built-in boring-ol Omni AD.
razen_kain said:
@cyril279 I knnow this is off topic but have you tried this AD app? Its got some other features/customizations that aren't on the built in AD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.activenotifications
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cyril279 said:
That was actually one of the first active-display variants that I tried. It worked well, but there were a couple hiccups that kept me shopping. The add-on AD clones have great features, but they don't play well with the stock lockscreen, or they leave the [home] button active, or involve significant lag when evoking the notification. The baked-in clones operate fluidly, but without the cool-stuff. I haven't tried active notifications recently though, maybe the updates have smoothed things out. I'm definitely down to try it again.
AcDisplay's development has been re-directed by Motorola. It's still my favorite of the clones, the beta version is boss, but it still isn't as fluid as the built-in boring-ol Omni AD.
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Well all my testing so far has lead me no where with the exception of using that app. So far, I've not been able to reproduce the problem while using it. The question is,"what is it doing" to make it work....
EDIT: The app does not fix it....
just thinking out loud herebut, could this be a kernel issue? Im currently using PAC's kernel that comes packaged in the rom. Maybe I should try @RenderBroken 's kernel...?
Edit: Using RB's kernel breaks some of the PAC features and it did not fix my notification issue
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=42272
razen_kain said:
just thinking out loud herebut, could this be a kernel issue? Im currently using PAC's kernel that comes packaged in the rom. Maybe I should try @RenderBroken 's kernel...?
Edit: Using RB's kernel breaks some of the PAC features and it did not fix my notification issue
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=42272
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PAC uses a modified ramdisk compared to other CM derived roms. Are you only having issues trying to get PAC running on your phone? Is it KK or JB?
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PAC uses a modified ramdisk compared to other CM derived roms. Are you only having issues trying to get PAC running on your phone? Is it KK or JB?
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Its 4.4 and I have faced this issue on every rom Ive tried since switching to KK. Im starting to wonder if it's not an issue with my wifi. Im wondering if maybe my wifi is suspending my connection when my phone goes quiet.
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PAC uses a modified ramdisk compared to other CM derived roms...
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Render, great information as always. razen, I'm no help to you on this - just felt like popping in to say "hi".
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Render, great information as always. razen, I'm no help to you on this - just felt like popping in to say "hi".
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It's always good to have you around buddy.
[SOLVED] Not Receiving Notifications on WiFi
My suspicions have paid off!! I started suspecting my router was the culprit so i pulled out my old netgear2400 and hooked it up and low and behold my notifications starting lighting my phone up again!!
The problem was the Xfinity router that came from comcast. Apparently it was closing the "heartbeat" line to stay connected when the screen was off before the heartbeat would send again, if that makes sense.
For the time being I'm going to just use my netgear router BUT I was able to fix the problem with the Xfinity router by using an app called Push Notification Fixer. Just install it, follow the instructions, and set the WIFI/mobile data heartbeat to the recommended settings. If that don't work start shortening the heartbeat time. It'll make sense when you see the app.
Hope this helps someone else along the way. I went a LONG WAY down the google rabbit hole before I figured this one out.
Great news, glad it was an easy fix!
razen_kain said:
My suspicions have paid off!! I started suspecting my router was the culprit so i pulled out my old netgear2400 and hooked it up and low and behold my notifications starting lighting my phone up again!!
The problem was the Xfinity router that came from comcast. Apparently it was closing the "heartbeat" line to stay connected when the screen was off before the heartbeat would send again, if that makes sense.
For the time being I'm going to just use my netgear router BUT I was able to fix the problem with the Xfinity router by using an app called Push Notification Fixer. Just install it, follow the instructions, and set the WIFI/mobile data heartbeat to the recommended settings. If that don't work start shortening the heartbeat time. It'll make sense when you see the app.
Hope this helps someone else along the way. I went a LONG WAY down the google rabbit hole before I figured this one out.
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Great news! Now you just need to install DD-wrt on your router and turn it from a $40 router to a $400. I know you like to tinker but check it out. ITs free and its just firmware for certain routers. It turned my old wrt54g into a baus
razen_kain said:
My suspicions have paid off!! I started suspecting my router was the culprit so i pulled out my old netgear2400 and hooked it up and low and behold my notifications starting lighting my phone up again!!
The problem was the Xfinity router that came from comcast. Apparently it was closing the "heartbeat" line to stay connected when the screen was off before the heartbeat would send again, if that makes sense.
For the time being I'm going to just use my netgear router BUT I was able to fix the problem with the Xfinity router by using an app called Push Notification Fixer. Just install it, follow the instructions, and set the WIFI/mobile data heartbeat to the recommended settings. If that don't work start shortening the heartbeat time. It'll make sense when you see the app.
Hope this helps someone else along the way. I went a LONG WAY down the google rabbit hole before I figured this one out.
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I'm having the same issue with KitKat CM11 ROM on my HP Touchpad (which is WiFi only), and will have to try this. Notifications come in instantly on my iPhone/iPads, but my Touchpad gets some serious delays...sometimes right away, and sometimes delayed.
By the way, did "Sync App Data" setting for an account have anything to do with push notifications, or is that more for backup purposes?
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Oh darn, mine is still delayed even with the push notification fixer installed and WiFi heartbeat at 5min. Even after I've just rebooted my Touchpad, actively using it, and not even 5 minutes has passed. Delay was 8 minutes and then the notifications came streaming in.
With Android/KitKat, do you have to have the app open in the background for push notifications to go thru? Or run the app at least once after a reboot?

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