I assigned custom ringtones and notifications in my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone to contacts and apps today. I need these to speak to me like Star Trek's voice of the computer. But I don't know of anything like that, so I invented my way out of it. My smartphone came with a stock Voice Recorder app. But ringtones and notifications are in the .amr format and the stock app won't save to that kind of file. So, in Google Play, I downloaded a similar app of the same name it did.
Once I got them all done, I tethered the smartphone to the computer using the USB cable. Then, I opened the phone in Windows Explorer (Computer, My Computer), and moved it from the after market app's directory to the "Ringtones" and "Notifications" folders. I kept a list of every app and contact that I wanted to affect, so i reconfigured their notification tones one by one.
I'm a hiker (and sometimes a cyclist). And if I want to check my device, that will break my pace by having to handle and use the device. So, what I need is the voice of the computer... and it's me.
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2015/02/12
2014/05/02
Log 2014050201
The last week has been eventful. I torqued off a bolt on the passenger's side stabilizer bar link with a 18mm wrench, breaker bar and 17mm damaged nut socket. When I did the first one, I snapped the bolt and nut flesh against the stabilizer bar mount. When that happened, the socket cut into the corroded nut and ceased inside, making its removal seem impossible. Even a long screw driver and hammer wouldn't get it out.
So, I took to drilling it and smoked the bit. That barely took 1mm off the surface of it. For the next one, I resorted to using the sawzall. But either my speed was too high, or the blades I was using just weren't meant to cut through metal that dense?
Well, I bought a tool from Sears in Mentor of Lake County that popped that nut and bolt right out of the damaged nut socket. So if it keeps this up, I'll just twist and snap those other three bolts. That's fine with me.
This is how I see the rest of this suspension upgrade and light harness replacement going... The light harness is going to crimp on after I cut the old one out. The new eagle eye will bolt in, I know where one of them is at and have to find the other. Tomorrow, I'll torque off the second bolt for the passenger's side stabilizer bar link. Once that's out of the way, the new link can go on and the passenger's side strut
The headphones that I got stock with my Samsung Note 3 smartphone started shocking me in the ear canal one day. So, I purchased a new pair of Sony Stereo Headset DR-EX12iP for about $28 from Walmart in Mentor of Lake County today. And I really like the way they sound. I put down more money than usual on earphones because sometimes you can buy some that sound like your state of the art smartphone MP3 is an AM radio. Anyways, I needed mine to have a built in microphone for when I make, or receive calls. But Sony's built in volume control doesn't work with my Android device.
Yesterday, I dropped my Note 3 in a toilet full of feces while I was out shopping. When I pulled it out, the back light came on and it seemed that it still worked. So, I took it apart and washed it down with soap and small amounts of water. Put it back together and purchased some 91% isopropyl alcohol. Where I got back to the place that I'm house sitting, took it back apart and rubbed it down with Q-Tips. Then I put it all back together and realized that it didn't work anymore.
A couple hours later, I called Verizon asking what my options where and the operator put me through to my insurance provider, Asurion. I can't say for sure, but I've probably had insurance on my smartphones ever since 2009. And Asurion has never been a bad company to deal with. But this time they impressed me. I order a lot of things on line and 5 - 7 days with shipping is fine with me. But for my $99 deductible that I had to pay, they overnighted my replacement Note 3 to my doorstep, which I thought was very fast. It exceeded my expectations. The damaged phone will leave Lake County tomorrow via USPS.
I spend much of today programming the new Note 3 so that the apps and screens looked something like it's predecessor.
The bicycle now has a USB 3.0 cable attached to the generator. I tested it for about a mile today and the warning that usually comes up when I plug a USB 2.0 cable into it stating that it's charging slowly no longer comes up.
In the past few days, I submitted KML data to the Buckeye Trail's Facebook Group Files on parking areas along The Emerald Necklace (Cleveland), Ohio & Erie Canal and Ohio to Erie Trails.
So, I took to drilling it and smoked the bit. That barely took 1mm off the surface of it. For the next one, I resorted to using the sawzall. But either my speed was too high, or the blades I was using just weren't meant to cut through metal that dense?
Well, I bought a tool from Sears in Mentor of Lake County that popped that nut and bolt right out of the damaged nut socket. So if it keeps this up, I'll just twist and snap those other three bolts. That's fine with me.
This is how I see the rest of this suspension upgrade and light harness replacement going... The light harness is going to crimp on after I cut the old one out. The new eagle eye will bolt in, I know where one of them is at and have to find the other. Tomorrow, I'll torque off the second bolt for the passenger's side stabilizer bar link. Once that's out of the way, the new link can go on and the passenger's side strut
The headphones that I got stock with my Samsung Note 3 smartphone started shocking me in the ear canal one day. So, I purchased a new pair of Sony Stereo Headset DR-EX12iP for about $28 from Walmart in Mentor of Lake County today. And I really like the way they sound. I put down more money than usual on earphones because sometimes you can buy some that sound like your state of the art smartphone MP3 is an AM radio. Anyways, I needed mine to have a built in microphone for when I make, or receive calls. But Sony's built in volume control doesn't work with my Android device.
Yesterday, I dropped my Note 3 in a toilet full of feces while I was out shopping. When I pulled it out, the back light came on and it seemed that it still worked. So, I took it apart and washed it down with soap and small amounts of water. Put it back together and purchased some 91% isopropyl alcohol. Where I got back to the place that I'm house sitting, took it back apart and rubbed it down with Q-Tips. Then I put it all back together and realized that it didn't work anymore.
A couple hours later, I called Verizon asking what my options where and the operator put me through to my insurance provider, Asurion. I can't say for sure, but I've probably had insurance on my smartphones ever since 2009. And Asurion has never been a bad company to deal with. But this time they impressed me. I order a lot of things on line and 5 - 7 days with shipping is fine with me. But for my $99 deductible that I had to pay, they overnighted my replacement Note 3 to my doorstep, which I thought was very fast. It exceeded my expectations. The damaged phone will leave Lake County tomorrow via USPS.
I spend much of today programming the new Note 3 so that the apps and screens looked something like it's predecessor.
The bicycle now has a USB 3.0 cable attached to the generator. I tested it for about a mile today and the warning that usually comes up when I plug a USB 2.0 cable into it stating that it's charging slowly no longer comes up.
In the past few days, I submitted KML data to the Buckeye Trail's Facebook Group Files on parking areas along The Emerald Necklace (Cleveland), Ohio & Erie Canal and Ohio to Erie Trails.
2014/04/13
Log 2014041301
My Samsung Note 3 drained about 60% of its battery in three hours on a 16mi cycling route. This is the first day that I've been able to test this unit under such conditions.
Ever since the last screen jammer malfunctioned on this device, I was going without one hoping that some of the apps would hold it on. But, it didn't, that messed up my data collection with my fitness app 3 times on route. So, I have another screen jammer and it appears to be working well.
2014/03/05
Log 2014030502
My new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has about 30x more internal storage space compared to my Samsung Galaxy S Model D-700. Additionally, this new unit also fully supports the microSDXC card that I've been using. The D-700 read it, but it made the system unstable at times.
2014/03/04
Log 2014030401
Orange reflector tape was installed on the two largest bars of my Nishki Colorado mountain bike. It will increase night time visability from the sides and 3, or more way intersections and diminish my chances of being t-boned at night.
A new smartphone mount with a goose neck and suction cup was purchased at Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County today and installed. It replaced a smaller smartphone holder, that didn't have grips to secure the smartphone in place. It's design was gravity based. And it's back plate didn't go high enough for the new Samsung Note 3's height. The new mount is now sufficient for my in office use.
-A new 1 liter water bottle and cage was installed on said mountain bike. A second cage is still on order and should arrive soon.
- A new rear basket was purchased from Wal-Mart in Mentor of Lake County and was installed on the back rack of said mountain bike. This will allow me to haul cargo on the bike such as groceries and supplies.
- Two new USB cables were purchased for the new said smartphone. They were intended for use in the garage where I'm currently housesitting and in my car. Well, I opened the box and found out that they were the same as the data cables for my previous cell phone. One of the boxes is now in the trash, so, I'm hoping that I that I can get my money back for the second one if I can find those other cables.
- A universal notebook charger was purchased today from Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County, but it was the wrong kind and it didn't fit my HP's power port. I hope to take it back for an exchange.
- My new 10" combat boots made by Bates came today from Dick's Sporting Goods. They'll be replacing my current boots of the same make and model. That's because part of the outer sole at the tips of my feet are starting to separate and their tread is very worn down.
- A new Otter box smartphone case was purchased from Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County. It's a rugged enclosure that protects my new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. If the cost to get the phone at Verizon only cost me about $300 out the door and a newly activated 2 year plan, should I damage the unit in such a way that it's beyond my extended warranty, a replacement of said smartphone will cost about $750 out of pocket at its current retail price.
-The new smartphone was mounted to said mountain bike and it seems to work.
-Even a service with a superior coverage area like Verizon Wireless will loose data signal in the kind of places that I go. In the second installment of the next recreation trip, I'm counting on it. This is a 31 mile bike ride from Belpre of Washington County to Chesterhill of Morgan County on the American Discovery Trail in Ohio, while it's independent of the Buckeye Trail. My purpose will be to ride ADT's independent east arm before hiking the Buckeye Trail. This will take place on township and county roads in remote areas.
I anticipate that the smartphone's GPS won't be up to the job. Anyways, the field GPS is much more battery efficient than the smartphone. If I can run them both, using the field GPS for my odometer, navigation and the smartphone for my on-board music, it should extend the smartphone's battery life.
So, I installed a custom field GPS mount to the top bar of said mountain bike's frame with a buckle, mesh strap and four zip ties. The units belt clip mounts to one of the zip ties and the adjustable mesh strap. The other three zip ties are secured to the frame for stabilization.
A new smartphone mount with a goose neck and suction cup was purchased at Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County today and installed. It replaced a smaller smartphone holder, that didn't have grips to secure the smartphone in place. It's design was gravity based. And it's back plate didn't go high enough for the new Samsung Note 3's height. The new mount is now sufficient for my in office use.
-A new 1 liter water bottle and cage was installed on said mountain bike. A second cage is still on order and should arrive soon.
- A new rear basket was purchased from Wal-Mart in Mentor of Lake County and was installed on the back rack of said mountain bike. This will allow me to haul cargo on the bike such as groceries and supplies.
- Two new USB cables were purchased for the new said smartphone. They were intended for use in the garage where I'm currently housesitting and in my car. Well, I opened the box and found out that they were the same as the data cables for my previous cell phone. One of the boxes is now in the trash, so, I'm hoping that I that I can get my money back for the second one if I can find those other cables.
- A universal notebook charger was purchased today from Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County, but it was the wrong kind and it didn't fit my HP's power port. I hope to take it back for an exchange.
- My new 10" combat boots made by Bates came today from Dick's Sporting Goods. They'll be replacing my current boots of the same make and model. That's because part of the outer sole at the tips of my feet are starting to separate and their tread is very worn down.
- A new Otter box smartphone case was purchased from Best Buy in Mentor of Lake County. It's a rugged enclosure that protects my new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. If the cost to get the phone at Verizon only cost me about $300 out the door and a newly activated 2 year plan, should I damage the unit in such a way that it's beyond my extended warranty, a replacement of said smartphone will cost about $750 out of pocket at its current retail price.
-The new smartphone was mounted to said mountain bike and it seems to work.
-Even a service with a superior coverage area like Verizon Wireless will loose data signal in the kind of places that I go. In the second installment of the next recreation trip, I'm counting on it. This is a 31 mile bike ride from Belpre of Washington County to Chesterhill of Morgan County on the American Discovery Trail in Ohio, while it's independent of the Buckeye Trail. My purpose will be to ride ADT's independent east arm before hiking the Buckeye Trail. This will take place on township and county roads in remote areas.
I anticipate that the smartphone's GPS won't be up to the job. Anyways, the field GPS is much more battery efficient than the smartphone. If I can run them both, using the field GPS for my odometer, navigation and the smartphone for my on-board music, it should extend the smartphone's battery life.
So, I installed a custom field GPS mount to the top bar of said mountain bike's frame with a buckle, mesh strap and four zip ties. The units belt clip mounts to one of the zip ties and the adjustable mesh strap. The other three zip ties are secured to the frame for stabilization.
2014/03/03
Log 2014030101
My slightly used truing stand came in today in like new condition from Yonkers, New York, USA Today via eBay and USPS. It arrived 2 days ahead of schedule.
Last night, I determined that due to the modern advancement of smartphone apps that I use, and that their updates are mandatory and consume an increasing amount of storage... couple that with the fact that I could not save some of those apps to external storage (which I have in abundance), I concluded that I can no longer trust my Samsung Galaxy S D-700 smartphone down trail this year.
So, today I purchased a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with a lot more internal storage and a larger 7+ inch screen. I got it for about $300 out the door with a new 2 year contract with Verizon. My Sprint service is still connected while Verizon migrates my cell phone number from Sprint.
As far as coverage areas go, according to the map, I believe I won't go so much as one hiking day without at least having roaming signal. Couple that with the planned CDMA car cellular signal repeater that on my construction plans, I don't think that my base camps will ever be out of signal in Ohio.
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