[GUIDE] Update 20/02/14: HTC Desire S Guide (V1.04) For Newcomers to Android

Alan G31 · Jul 10, 2011

I have recently purchased and HTC Desire S it is my first smart phone so I am going through a whole new learing curve. I need a little expert advice if someone could help:

Is there an app available that will allow me to increase the font size in the people folder as I am now reaching the point were the eyes are not so good.note: I have heard that it is planned in the next update(rumour only)

Having read with interest an article name HTC Operators Guide on the forum (a pdf awsome) I have now found your original post, having gone through it thoroughly I found Tasker to be very interesting, although a little deep, can anyone advise me if it is possible to do the following:

Automatically turn off my bluetooth (used for car kit) when in range of my home wifi and do the reverse, turn the bluetooth on as soon as I am out of range of the wifi. If it is possible the formula would be much appreciated as this would sway my decision to purchase.

Thanks

Alan

ben_pyett · Jul 10, 2011

Alan G31 said:
Automatically turn off my bluetooth (used for car kit) when in range of my home wifi and do the reverse, turn the bluetooth on as soon as I am out of range of the wifpi. If it is possible the formula would be much appreciated as this would sway my decision to purchase.

In short yes this yes all possible, I also paid for tasker after reading this guide and have never regretted it for a minute

Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App

nodeffect · Jul 10, 2011

wnp_79 said:
I plan to now that alpharevx seems to be up and running. Waiting for the windows version to be up, then have to talk my friend into letting me test it on his stock Desire S!

That'll be a BIG update though. Lots of ground to cover. Probably take me a few weeks until that part is ready.

Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App

I have created some guide for my home country website. maybe this helps you on the s-off and flashing guide. http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1951676

pyatka · Jul 10, 2011

does anyone have compiled tun.ko? i have stock:

Code:

 $ uname -a
Linux localhost 2.6.35.10-g13f6602 #1 PREEMPT Sat Mar 12 20:21:53 CST 2011 armv7l GNU/Linux

InfernalByte · Jul 10, 2011

Alpharevx Windows S-off is now back online!

pdf5 · Jul 10, 2011

thanks for the guide

Deleted member 2496007 · Jul 10, 2011

Alan G31 said:
I have recently purchased and HTC Desire S it is my first smart phone so I am going through a whole new learing curve. I need a little expert advice if someone could help:

Is there an app available that will allow me to increase the font size in the people folder as I am now reaching the point were the eyes are not so good.note: I have heard that it is planned in the next update(rumour only)

Having read with interest an article name HTC Operators Guide on the forum (a pdf awsome) I have now found your original post, having gone through it thoroughly I found Tasker to be very interesting, although a little deep, can anyone advise me if it is possible to do the following:

Automatically turn off my bluetooth (used for car kit) when in range of my home wifi and do the reverse, turn the bluetooth on as soon as I am out of range of the wifi. If it is possible the formula would be much appreciated as this would sway my decision to purchase.

Thanks

Alan

Hi Alan.

Yes it is indeed possible to do what you want. You need to create a profile that uses the 'WiFi Near' state. This will, when it sees the SSID of your wifi, turn off bluetooth, and we set an exit task so it reverses it when you leave. However, that would (on it's own) mean that you have to have the WiFi on your phone turned on all the time so it sees your home network. This will drain battery so we need to create another profile that will use the 'Cell Near' state to switch your WiFi on. Cell Near only uses cell tower number and signal strength to determine a rough location, so it uses no extra juice as your phone is on all the time anyway.

Step 1: Home Mode (using cell near)
This will turn your wifi on and off when you get close to home and leave home.

Obviously you need to set this one up when at home!
In Tasker, press 'New' and call the profile 'Home Mode' or similar.
Then select 'State'.
Select 'Cell Near'.
This will bring up a box, in that box, select 'scan'.
Leave this going for 10 minutes. Cell tower strength can fluctuate so give it a few minutes to settle. You'll see a number pop up in the white box. The first number is the cell tower nearest you, and the number at the end is signal strength. Wait until this number settles. Then hit 'stop'.
Select 'New Task'.
No need to name it.
Hit the '+' then select 'Net'.
Select 'WiFi' and change the drop-down to 'on'.
Then select 'Done'.
Your new profile now appears in your profile list. Press the right-hand part. An option box will pop up, select 'Add exit task'.
Select 'new task' and this time set it up to turn WiFi off.

This will now handle your wifi. Mine comes on when I am just driving onto my estate, approx 200m from my house.

Step 2: Car Bluetooth mode (using WiFi Near)

Again you need to set this one up when within range of your WiFi.
Set up your new profile as above selecting 'State'.
This time select 'WiFi Near'.
Hit the little magnifying glass symbol in the SSID box, and select your network. Then 'done'.
Select a new task, and as above select 'Net' but then select 'Bluetooth' and set it to off.
As before, add an exit task which turns Bluetooth On.
Done!

Now as you approach home, Tasker will turn on your WiFi just in time to see your network, which will then turn off bluetooth. When you leave home, Tasker will see you drop out of your network range and turn Bluetooth on, then drive a little further and Tasker will turn off your WiFi!

After-thought Edit: Do you turn your WiFi off at night? If so, Tasker will faithfully turn your Bluetooth on!
If you do (like me) shut it all down at night, you might want to tweak the 'Car Bluetooth Mode' to have a time context to stop Bluetooth being on all night. In the profile list, tap the left-hand part of the Bluetooth Car mode, and select 'Add' and select 'Time' context. In here put the range of time you want this Car Bluetooth mode to work.

Alan G31 · Jul 11, 2011

wnp_79 said:
Hi Alan.

Yes it is indeed possible to do what you want. You need to create a profile that uses the 'WiFi Near' state. This will, when it sees the SSID of your wifi, turn off bluetooth, and we set an exit task so it reverses it when you leave. However, that would (on it's own) mean that you have to have the WiFi on your phone turned on all the time so it sees your home network. This will drain battery so we need to create another profile that will use the 'Cell Near' state to switch your WiFi on. Cell Near only uses cell tower number and signal strength to determine a rough location, so it uses no extra juice as your phone is on all the time anyway.

Step 1: Home Mode (using cell near)
This will turn your wifi on and off when you get close to home and leave home.

Obviously you need to set this one up when at home!
In Tasker, press 'New' and call the profile 'Home Mode' or similar.
Then select 'State'.
Select 'Cell Near'.
This will bring up a box, in that box, select 'scan'.
Leave this going for 10 minutes. Cell tower strength can fluctuate so give it a few minutes to settle. You'll see a number pop up in the white box. The first number is the cell tower nearest you, and the number at the end is signal strength. Wait until this number settles. Then hit 'stop'.
Select 'New Task'.
No need to name it.
Hit the '+' then select 'Net'.
Select 'WiFi' and change the drop-down to 'on'.
Then select 'Done'.
Your new profile now appears in your profile list. Press the right-hand part. An option box will pop up, select 'Add exit task'.
Select 'new task' and this time set it up to turn WiFi off.

This will now handle your wifi. Mine comes on when I am just driving onto my estate, approx 200m from my house.

Step 2: Car Bluetooth mode (using WiFi Near)

Again you need to set this one up when within range of your WiFi.
Set up your new profile as above selecting 'State'.
This time select 'WiFi Near'.
Hit the little magnifying glass symbol in the SSID box, and select your network. Then 'done'.
Select a new task, and as above select 'Net' but then select 'Bluetooth' and set it to off.
As before, add an exit task which turns Bluetooth On.
Done!

Now as you approach home, Tasker will turn on your WiFi just in time to see your network, which will then turn off bluetooth. When you leave home, Tasker will see you drop out of your network range and turn Bluetooth on, then drive a little further and Tasker will turn off your WiFi!

After-thought Edit: Do you turn your WiFi off at night? If so, Tasker will faithfully turn your Bluetooth on!
If you do (like me) shut it all down at night, you might want to tweak the 'Car Bluetooth Mode' to have a time context to stop Bluetooth being on all night. In the profile list, tap the left-hand part of the Bluetooth Car mode, and select 'Add' and select 'Time' context. In here put the range of time you want this Car Bluetooth mode to work.

Thanks for your detailed help, I will now purchase Tasker and give it a try , Its good to know there are folks like you out there, I will let you know how I get on with this

againg thanks for your help Alan

chockyT · Jul 12, 2011

At the start of the guide you say its not for those who have used android for a while..... Ive been on android since the release of the HTC Hero, i dont class myself as an experienced user but definately not clueless. This guide still helped me immensely, so on that note, thanks very much, great work and very appreciated (especially on Tasker).

All the best,

Si

Alan G31 · Jul 12, 2011

Good Afternoon ,
Sorry to have to pick your brains againg but I have now purchased Tasker and set up the Home mode as you suggested and it worked fine, but the Bluetooth is unable to turn its self back on after I cut the WiFi (to simulate driving out of range) ,

Has yet i have not tried to turn off the bluetooth in the evening (timmer) any thoughts on why the bluetooth is being awkward i have rechecked everything twice

I think I read about being able to set up a pop up Balloon (I assume) showing recent text messages or email notifications could you give me a quick direction on this

again thanks for your advice it really is invaluable while i find my feet

Alan

ps have you any knowledge regarding the possibility of increasing the font size in people/contacts

Deleted member 2496007 · Jul 12, 2011

Had the same problem with the bluetooth. Going to try a different way of doing it, and I'll let you know of it works!

I'll also sort out the pop ups. Been a long day though so will tackle it tomorrow.

Not sure how to do the contacts font size change. Not without root anyway. Have you tried another third party contact app from the marketplace? I hear 'Go Contacts' is pretty good.

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Alan G31 · Jul 13, 2011

Regarding Font Size the only option I have come across is rooting which i dont really want to go down (phones is 4 weeks old) and i have had loads of software stability issues.

HTC have mentioned that they are aware of the issues and it is likley to be addressed in the next 2.3 update however I have had several denials of this by HTC support (they dont know) although I have had an email saying it is likley to happen.

The problem here is for the older generation (my self included lol) finding your reading glasses to use the phone book is a real pain.

HTC did tell me there is a 2.3.4 out on the New Sensation (I could be corrected on model) although it is a dual core processor, and mentioned his thoughts as to wether 2.3.4 would slow down a Desire S (as with the Desire & 2.3 gingerbread update they are having issues with)

I will be keen to know your outcome on the bluetooth, wondered if using Cell Near would work but probably not as accurate , one thing i realised is if you are on the phone as you arrive home it would be nessecary to transfer the call to the phone before the last hundred yards of the journey with this option therefore making your first plan more accurate

alan

yxf329 · Jul 14, 2011

can it be deleted?

Deleted member 2496007 · Jul 14, 2011

Interesting. I cannot get bluetooth to behave properly based on location either. Going to email the developer to see if it's a known issue with htc phones.

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kablitz · Jul 14, 2011

Great thread! It was really helpful..

Say, is there a way to make the vibration longer or more intense? I sometimes don't realize there was a text message if I am walking or commuting because i am used to a more intense vibrate (I was using a Nokia phone before my Desire S).

al89nut · Jul 14, 2011

Here is something which I don't recall the Desire doing. I might be wrong.

If you shrink the homescreens down to tiles, you can then swap them around, eg change their order

Deleted member 2496007 · Jul 15, 2011

kablitz said:
Great thread! It was really helpful..

Say, is there a way to make the vibration longer or more intense? I sometimes don't realize there was a text message if I am walking or commuting because i am used to a more intense vibrate (I was using a Nokia phone before my Desire S).

The only way I know of to help you there, is to use the third party sms app called Handcent. With this you can set the vibration pattern to your liking. You can also set it to repeat the notification x minutes later if you haven't noticed it. Good app.

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khamoshpathak · Jul 16, 2011

Thank you for writing this.. helped me a lot.. especially the gpsFix app.. in endomondo the gps used to be work after i walked like a km. now its just instant.. and i am really looking forward to buying tasker too..

amonrei · Jul 16, 2011

Yeah GPS Fix rocks. And Titanium Backup too if you're starting to flash ROMS.

slayer_x911 · Jul 16, 2011

Thanks a lot

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