Mobile clients :: GpsTrackLive :: Install on Siemens SXG75

Contents

1. A short review of SXG75 phone
2. Before you begin
3. Installing GpsTrackLive
4. Getting rid of java's security questions
5. Settings of the Phone

A short review of SXG75 phone(Return to top)

Siemens SXG75 is a very special phone. I love it and hate it at the same time

Plus:

• It has Intergrated GPS
• The phone can run Leonardo Live 100% ( i have tested 10 hrs continuous tracking)
• It can be customized/hacked to bypass ALL security questions.
• It has good GPRS preformance.
• It can be customized to start LeonardoLive with one of the keys (ie the camera key, or the browser key)
• It can run LeonardoLive in the background , saving further battery life
• Good battery: My used battery lasted 5 hrs continuous live tracking.
• It can found at a pretty low price second hand.

Minus:

• Midlets cannot be installed with BT. This makes on-field installations/upgrades very difficult.
  
• I found great difficulty in upgrading the midlet even with the various programs/hacks. It needs a PC cable and some effort.
  
• The export of tracklogs/logfiles  to the Phone (the writing to the memory card) is EXTREMLY SLOW.
  
• The startup time of the GPS can take from 1 to 3 minutes.
  
• The accuracy of the GPS may be a bit low especially the altitude. ** NEEDS TESTING IN FLIGHT **
  
• The hack to bypass ALL security questions requires some small expertize
  

All in all this could be a good device in expert hands but too so good for personal use for everyday flying by non-pc-technical pilots.

Before you begin (Return to top)

NOTE: you need the USB cable

STEP 1) I have tested only with the latest firmware version.
(SXG75_W5V0_xxInternational-LG04_26_0107_3GSwupFU_SGLPK) .
I would reccomend tha you upgrade to this version. Search for this file on google and follow the upgrade instructions.

STEP 2) Install the Software from the CD on your PC, this installs the usb drivers as well.

STEP 3) Download and install on your PC Brew Mobile Commander (BMC)

STEP 4) Download and install JavaMidletInstaller ( sxg75_jmi_v03_3.zip )

Installing GpsTrackLive (Return to top)

STEP 1) Get the beta version especially for SXG75 from here
(the Latest GpsTrackLive version will be made to work BUT also should a special JAD file that is needed for SXG75, so for now on just use the zip above)

STEP 2) Put the Jar and this jad file in the same directory

Start jmi , Browse and select either the jad or jar file and check "Java Applications"

Click "Install"

Getting rid of java's security questions (Return to top)

Now you have installed the midlet on the Phone. We need to sign it.

STEP 1) Open BMC and after you setup the ports for connecting to the phone connect to the phone.

You shoule be able to see the contents of the phone on the right panel.

STEP 2) Select from Menu "Phone"->"Java Permissions"->"Applications" .

STEP 3) See the "GpsTra199.ids" (the number 199 may differ) and right click on it -> "Change Permissions" , a dialog will pop-up

STEP 4) "Sign as Trusted" and then "Save to phone" , answer yes to all the questions.

STEP 5) On this same directory ( brew/mod/java_ams/install/applications/) goto to directory GpsTra199/ you will see a file GpsTra199.jad On your PC rename the GpsTrackLive.jad to GpsTra199.jad and copy from PC to Phone. Answer yes to questions.

Settings of the Phone (Return to top)

STEP 1) Field test items hidden activation

This file activates hidden menu items in FieldTest menu of SXG75.

Download the archive and place its contents to brew\mod\FieldTest\res\common of your phone. If the directory common doesn't exist, create it.

Extra Useful items are:

JAM Test mode\Install and post status - installs JAD and JAR files copied to the root directory of fs:/ in phone :) without reboot.

STEP 2) Setup parameters of the internal GPS

1) In the main startup screen of the phone type 000000 (that is six zeroos) and press the middle joystick button.

You will enter the "secrect menu"

2) Run "GPSone" and set the following

"User settings" ->"Session Type"-> "Tracking Mode (App-Driven)"

"User settings" ->"Operation Mode"->"Standalone"

Press the "c" (delete) key to exit the application and "Back" to exit the secret menu.

STEP 3) Deactivate "UTMS" , it just drains the battery with no good reason

From "Home" -> "Menu"-> "Settings"->"Network" -> "Mode selection"->"GSM Only"

STEP 4) Setup GPRS

1) "Home" -> "Menu"-> "Settings"->"Connectivity"->"Connect Profiles"

Delete everything in there and add a new one from "Options"->"Edit"

the only fields you need to edit are the profile name ie "GPRS" and the APN: which is specific to your provider

2) "Home" -> "Menu"-> "Settings"->"Connectivity"->"Internet Profiles"

Delete everthing in there

3) exit all menus and start the internet browser

"Browser settings"-> "Browser profiles"

Delete everything in there and add a new one from "Options"->"Edit"

the only fields you need to edit are the profile name ie "Internet" and select the "connection profile" to "GPRS" (the one you have created before. LEAVE proxy empty !!!

Assing GpsTrackLive to a key (Return to top)

Run BMC and select from Menu "Phone"->"Assign Shortcuts"

On the phone image click on the button you wish to assign GpsTrackLive

then in the Field "function" paste application/javaams?-V"Leonardo Live" -M"GpsTrackLive" -N1

and in field select "None"

then

YOU MUST CLICK ON THE MIDDLE BUTTON OF THE KEYPAD ON THE IMAGE OF THE PHONE IN ORDER FOR THE SETTINGS TO BE SAVED