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	EmmaGx	2010-01-16 , 21:00
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Originally Posted by YoDude

I'm making a new post to report another observation that I found today:

After shutting down Media Player the FM Transmitter remains open for about 40 seconds, I suppose so you can change media players if you want. During this 40 second period the N900 transmits a "beep" every 2 seconds or so that is picked up by your receiver.

This may have been their before, but I never heard it without FM Boost invoked.

BTW, mine is a post-sales. Global DDP unit that I re-flashed to US regional firmware before updating to PR1.1
As reported earlier, I do need FM Boost... unless I've been drinking Kool-aid out of the wrong glass.

... the beep was there before the updates, and without the boost button ... I assumed it was something to do with reminding you your FM transmitter is on ... and also so that you know your radio is tuned to the right frequecy ...

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	EmmaGx	2010-01-16 , 21:06
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Originally Posted by YoDude

EDIT: Added for EmmaGx

Give it a few days and I'm sure it will be in "testing". These repositories might be down now anyway because of a server move.
After qole announces it is in the "Testing" repo I'll guide you through it in this thread.

Thanks, BTW. Staying away from "Extras-Devel" is the responsible thing to do and saves a lot of agg for the people who will help if any other, unrelated problem develops in the future...

I guess this thread might be as good a place as any to show how the "Extras-Testing" repository can be used responsibly by a user.

I do sometimes feel like a wimp for staying clear of extras-devel and extras-testing ... but then when I realise how few (none) issues I've had with the phone, and how many others are complaining of after messing up their phones with software they didn't fuly understand the implications of I don't feel nearly so bad ...

... I really should investigate reflashing my phone tho so that I can feel confident using extras-testing to help the community output some fabulous apps ... *really should be braver*

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	EmmaGx	2010-01-16 , 21:09
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Originally Posted by Bec

I find it's working perfectly after PR1.1, I don't need the booster anymore

Lucky you! ... have we worked out yet if the FM radio's power is limited in different countries? ... or is it just luck of the draw whether or not you got a good one?

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Watergate	2010-01-17 , 20:35
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HI,

I would like to ask if it is possible to setup more transmission power in some way as my fm sender + fm boost is still not strong enough to make a decent quality in my opel zafira?

Thanks in advance

Last edited by Watergate; 2010-01-17 at 20:38.

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michael196	2010-01-18 , 07:36
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I have a Passat B6, and the quality and loudness depeneds on 2 factors (mostly):
1. where I am
2. what frequency I use

In every region another frequency is needed in order to sound good, thats according to what I noticed while using the FM transmitter.

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Watergate	2010-01-18 , 07:52
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Originally Posted by michael196

I have a Passat B6, and the quality and loudness depeneds on 2 factors (mostly):
1. where I am
2. what frequency I use

In every region another frequency is needed in order to sound good, thats according to what I noticed while using the FM transmitter.

I only get the signal next to the window if I hold the device in my left hand when I`m driving which is so bad. I get weak signal if I place the device in the small luckage room next to the passenger seat in the front.
Signal is present but weak. I have tried several frequencies.
I think to problem would be solved with more power on the signal?

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nashith	2010-01-18 , 14:25
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I know this is a bit off-topic and that some else asked the same question on this thread, but nobody answered it. I would like to know if anybody can get even numbers after the decimal in the frequency selection list. I can't seem to set frequencies like 99.2. All I have is 1,3,5,7,9 is this normal? or some limitation in the generic firmware?

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Laughing Man	2010-01-18 , 14:38
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Originally Posted by EmmaGx

I do sometimes feel like a wimp for staying clear of extras-devel and extras-testing ... but then when I realise how few (none) issues I've had with the phone, and how many others are complaining of after messing up their phones with software they didn't fuly understand the implications of I don't feel nearly so bad ...

... I really should investigate reflashing my phone tho so that I can feel confident using extras-testing to help the community output some fabulous apps ... *really should be braver*

Here are some tips. First look at the extras-testing page to see if anhyone has posted the checkbox list and checked for such things as optification, any severe issues, etc. It should be relatively safe to proceed if the boxes are marked. If not then you may want to post here, asking about the software to see if someone else will get the ball rolling if you don't want to risk having to reflash device. And always keep several backups on the memory card.

You can also check bug reports for that application if you want more info on what bugs or issues people are experiencing.

Good luck, and have fun!

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	EmmaGx	2010-01-18 , 15:13
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Originally Posted by Laughing Man

Here are some tips. First look at the extras-testing page to see if anhyone has posted the checkbox list and checked for such things as optification, any severe issues, etc. It should be relatively safe to proceed if the boxes are marked. If not then you may want to post here, asking about the software to see if someone else will get the ball rolling if you don't want to risk having to reflash device. And always keep several backups on the memory card.

You can also check bug reports for that application if you want more info on what bugs or issues people are experiencing.

Good luck, and have fun!

... thanks! ... sounds like testing should still be relatively safe then assuming I take some sensible precautions before diving in to trying completely untried apps ...

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ajamils	2010-01-19 , 00:27
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I read somewhere that with the latest firmware, FM transmitter sends out RDS information without the need of any extra software but for whatever reason it is not working for me. I either get "Nokia" or "RDS" on my stereo system instead of mp3 information.

I also installed RDS software but I had no luck with that either. What am I doing wrong ?