January 2014 - iPhone OBD2

How to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Android Phone/Tablet

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sales

Three Steps to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Android Phone/Tablet.

STEP 1: Turn ON Car Ignition and Then Plug in ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner into Cars Port

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FIRST Turn ON cars ignition (one position before engine starts). And only then…

Plug ELM327 Bluetooth scanner into cars connector.

STEP 2: Pair ELM327 Bluetooth Device to Phone/Tablet

Touch Settings » Wireless & Networks » Check the Bluetooth box and go to » Bluetooth Settings.

From here — scan for devices and ELM327 Bluetooth scanner will show up as either: ELM, ELM327, CAN, OBD, etc.

When you’re asked for passcode to pair, enter: 6789

If “6789″ doesn’t work, then try “1234” or “0000“.

Done!

STEP 3: Launch the OBD App

Launch the OBD app you’ve downloaded from — and connect to ELM327. This is usually done in “Settings” within the App.

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Example of typical Android OBD app.

How to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Windows

Posted on January 23, 2014 by sales

Steps to install elm327 bluetooth scanner on Windows System.

STEP 1: Locate Your Cars Diagnostics Connector.

The 16-pin diagnostic link connector (DLC) should be located in the passanger or driver’s compartment, under the steering wheel.

STEP 2: Turn ON Car Ignition and Then Plug in ELM327 Bluetooth Scan Tool into Cars Port

FIRST Turn ON cars ignition (one position before engine starts). And then…

Plug ELM327 Bluetooth scanner into cars connector.

STEP 3: Add ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner

Double-click the icon in the system tray.

The window will appear “bluetooth devices”:

Bluetooth Devices

add a device

Click “Add”.

* This part only applies to Windows XP.

The “Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will appear:

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Check the “My Device is set up and ready to be found” check box, then click the “Next” button.

The Wizard will search for and display Bluetooth devices within range:

NEXT Click on "CAN OBDII"

Click on “CAN OBDII” (may also show up as “CBT”). Then click “Next”.

You’ll be asked to enter your passkey:

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Windows XP:

Select “Use the passkey found in the documentation“.

Windows Vista/7/8:

Select “Enter the device’s pairing code”

Enter: 6789

Then click “Next”.

If “6789″ doesn’t work, then try “1234″ or “0000″.

The Wizard will connect to the scan tool:

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* This part only applies to Windows XP.

Once it’s setup, the wizard will display the COM port numbers:

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Write down the number of the Outgoing COM port. You will need it later to configure the diagnostics software.

Done!

Now you can successfully use any OBD2 diagnostics software!

And it should read your cars data.

Learn More: ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth WIFI Interface For iPhone Android

Apple may be released iOS 7.1 beta 4 to developers recently

Posted on January 21, 2014 by sales

Apple may be close to releasing iOS 7.1 beta 4 to developers, according to a report byBGR. The new beta is reportedly in the hands of testing partners and is slated to be released to developers as soon as tomorrow. The beta will be the fourth of a reported six planned developer builds for iOS 7.1.

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We are told there are various fixes in this latest version, including fixing keyboard issues, problems with the contacts app, more changes to the phone UI, and other changes. We have heard from sources that with iOS 7.1, Apple is working very hard to address some large memory bugs and other issues in iOS 7 that have caused crashes and restarts for a lot of people. Additionally, iOS 7.1 should help unify iOS 7 better graphically, with various user interface updates across the entire system and in apps for a more cohesive feel.

BGR has a bit of a hit-or-miss track record when it comes to predicting iOS releases, but the timing for a new iOS 7 beta release makes sense. Apple tends to release new beta versions every few weeks, and tomorrow would be two weeks since the release of iOS 7.1 beta 3. It should be noted that the build number mentioned by BGR for the fourth beta, 11D5127c, is actually for the current iOS 7.1 beta 3. A possible typo, however, doesn’t invalidate the entire rumor, and therefore it remains plausible that the beta 4 is still in the pipleline for a developer release tomorrow.

New 12.9-Inch iPad Pro

Posted on January 18, 2014 by sales

As outlined in our feature highlighting Apple’s possible product plans for 2014, a number of rumors have suggested Apple may be working on a 12.9-inch iPad model that could launch later this year. The company is allegedly accelerating development on this device in response to Samsung’s introduction of two competing 12.2-inch tablet models, with market sources cited by Digitimes claiming that Apple is now prepping the so-called “iPad Pro” for a late Q3 2014 launch at the earliest.

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The claim that Apple’s timeline is motivated by a perceived need to match Samsung’s recent introductions seems doubtful given that Apple has routinely taken its time coming to market even in the face of competitors rushing to beat Apple to its own rumored products, but at a minimum the claimed launch target offers one more data point for those trying to predict a release. Some sources have predicted a launch as soon as early this year but such a timeline seems very unlikely given the absence of part leaks and other substantiating evidence.

Earlier reports suggested the 12.9-inch iPad Pro could be a hybrid device that would appeal to enterprise customers looking for a machine that bridges the gap between tablet and notebook. Based on display panels currently under development in the supply chain, research firm DisplaySearch believes that the iPad Pro could ship with a 12.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 and 265 ppi.

Besides the iPad Pro, Digitimes‘ sources unsurprisingly also claim Apple is working on new 7.9-inch and 9.7-inch models to replace the current Retina iPad mini and iPad Air. These models will likely debut in Q3 2014, keeping with Apple’s current late fall release schedule for the iPad. Demand for the iPad is expected to be strong again in 2014 with the company selling between 80 and 90 million units over the course of the year.

iPhone Win the U.S.Smartphone Race in 2013

Posted on January 17, 2014 by sales

Research firm NPD today announced the results of its latest Connected Home Report, showing that Apple increased its share of the U.S. smartphone installed user base by seven percentage points, from 35 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 to 42 percent in the same quarter of 2013. Second-place Samsung increased its share of the market by a smaller margin from 22 percent to 26 percent, while other major manufacturers saw their shares drop.

NPD’s data, which is based on a survey of roughly 5,000 consumers, is in close alignment with recent data from comScore that showed Apple with 41.2 percent of the market and Samsung at 26.0 percent in the September-November period.

Both firms track installed user base rather than sales, offering a more realistic picture of real-world usage but which is slower to react to shifting market trends given typical handset lifespans. Apple has shown steady increases under these studies over the past several years, even as Android has experienced significant growth. One recent study of trends by Asymco’s Horace Dediu has predicted that Apple’s share of installed user base in the U.S. will peak at 68 percent in 2017 when the smartphone market hits a saturation point at 90 percent of the country’s population.

While Apple’s performance remains strong in the U.S. and several other countries, Android has had more success attracting customers in many other markets around the world. Data from Kantar Worldpanel for the August-October period pegged Apple’s share of the market in many European countries and China in the 15-20 percent range, with iOS barely registering in some countries such as Spain.

Chrome for iOS Adds Data Compression and Translation Tools

Posted on January 15, 2014 by sales

Google today announced an update to its Chrome web browser for iOS, bringing data compression functionality that can reduce data usage by up to 50%.

To start saving data and turn on an even more secure browsing experience, visit “Settings” > “Bandwidth management” > “Reduce data usage.” Then simply turn the toggle to “On.” From this menu, you’ll also be able to track how much bandwidth you save each month as you browse on Chrome.

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The update will also see the addition of a translation bar that automatically offers to translate web pages into the user’s language. The translation bar will be familiar to users of the desktop version of Chrome, as a similar feature is already available on that platform.

Google says that the update will be rolling out “over the next few days”. Chrome is a free download from the App Store.

Jump Start Emergency Charger for iPhone Android Phone

Posted on January 14, 2014 by sales

This Jump Start Emergency Charger is charging for the common mobile phone(5v), notebook(19v), electronic product. It could be used as a lighting and warning lamp(SOS) as automobile starter emergency start power. It has Big capacity with 15000mAh.

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Function:

1: Car emergency start charging

2: Mobile phone charge

3: Notebook charging

4: Lighting and warning(SOS) lamp

You May Want To Know:

Q: How to charge/supply power for electric products?

A: Three kinds of voltage, 19V, 12V and 5V respectively, are outputted from the jump starter’s lateral side. Check the voltage of electricproduct’s charger or adapter first, and select corresponding output port; plug cable to the jump starter and plug the other side to electricproduct’s port. After the connection, press the switch and it begins to charge/supply power for electric products.

Q: How to charge for jump starter?

A: Plug the jump starter’s adapter/charger pin to input port and the other side connects to 220V power supply or 12V vehicle power supply,and then it begins to charge. If power indicator lights flash circularly, it means it works well. Five power indicator lights light completely showing it charges well.

Q: How long for charging jump starter?

A: about 2 to 3 hours

Q: How many times can it charge a phone?

A: Take iphone4 for example, it can charge iphone4 for successively 7 times from power off to full charge; as to ordinary phones, it can charge at least 10 time.

Q: How can the exquisite emergency charger start up a vehicle?

A: Jump Starter is the first emergency charger that works for automobiles. It is small, light and easy to carry. By using high power polymer battery and electronic component imported from U.S., the device is a critical safety insurance that guarantees your car is on charge all the time. No matter where you go, you will be free from low battery issues.

‘iPhone 6 Frame’ Shown in New Photos

Posted on January 9, 2014 by sales

Earlier today, Chinese site C Technology posted a pair of photos of what was claimed to be an internal frame for Apple’s next-generation iPhone, a device said to be carrying a display measuring at least 4.7 inches, significantly larger than the current 4-inch standard for Apple’s most recent iPhones. The photos were picked up by GizChina.com and have since made their way to increasingly prominent sites expressing varying degrees of skepticism about their authenticity.

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While we had initially decided to refrain from posting the images due to their extremely dubious nature, their increasing visibility today bears addressing. For a number of reasons, including several outlined here, we believe that the part shown in these images is not legitimate.

- The part appears to be a midframe such as that found in earlier iPhone models, allowing components to be attached to both sides of the part before being enclosed in the device’s shell. Apple did away with midframe components as of the iPhone 5, opting for a unibody rear shell design that allows components to be mounted directly to the shell, yielding a thinner design. A return to a design requiring a midframe part would seem unlikely given Apple’s emphasis on thinness.

- The frame seems to show accommodation for a headphone jack at the same end of the device where a circular feature presumably corresponding to the device’s rear camera is positioned, undoubtedly the top end. With the shift to the narrower Lightning connector in the iPhone 5, Apple shifted the location of the iPhone’s headphone jack to the bottom edge of the device, matching the position seen on the iPod touch since its launch and allowing the headphone cable to naturally fall so as to not interfere with viewing of the device’s screen. Moving the headphone jack back to the top edge of the device for the iPhone 6 appears unlikely, though not impossible.

In the face of those apparent inconsistencies with Apple’s design direction, there is essentially no evidence in favor of this part being from an iPhone, leaving only the original poster’s claim as support. The part is rather unremarkable with what appears to be fairly poor finish quality, meaning that it could be from one of any number of devices in the Asian supply chain.