07-22-13 04:07 PM
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  1. sterod's Avatar
    sterod
    Does anyone know if sideloaded apps can use Bluetooth? I tried sideloading 2 apps, Torque Pro and Dash Command, which are digital dash programs that communicate with a Bluetooth OBD2 vehicle interface (to check engine codes, etc). Neither of the two applications can see the Bluetooth dongle which is paired with the BB Z10. I'm wondering if this is a problem with the apps, or if the android runtime does not allow sideloaded apps access to the Bluetooth radio.

    Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by sterod; 06-17-13 at 03:01 PM.
    06-17-13 02:46 PM
  2. tinker2000's Avatar
    tinker2000
    Torque is now available in the app world but needs a special non adhoc wifi dongle for it to work (that is until an os update allows the bluetooth serial port in Android).

    There is a very recent forum about it somewhere:
    https://www.google.com/url?q=http://...KwfEBF_qnuS71Q
    06-17-13 03:05 PM
  3. imstig's Avatar
    imstig
    Did you use the new sideload method? This should allow blutooth access
    06-17-13 03:52 PM
  4. sterod's Avatar
    sterod
    Originally Posted by imstig
    Did you use the new sideload method? This should allow blutooth access
    Yes, I used the new method posted late last week.
    06-17-13 09:01 PM
  5. imstig's Avatar
    imstig
    Originally Posted by sterod
    Yes, I used the new method posted late last week.
    Hmm... I am unsure if the current android player supports all bluetooth functions, maybe someone more educated on the matter can respond
    06-18-13 02:15 AM
  6. sterod's Avatar
    sterod
    Can anyone answer this?
    06-19-13 07:55 AM
  7. Old Ag's Avatar
    Old Ag
    As of this moment, serial over Bluetooth is not supported in the Android Player. It may be included when Android 4.2 support is finished, but it has yet to surface on any of the 10.2 Beta leaks. Side loading with the dev token won't fix it either. It's just not implemented yet.

    It may be one of the last services to be included in the 10.2 Android player if they include it at all. In other words, don't hold your breath.

    Posted via CB10
    07-20-13 06:25 PM
  8. Dealz417's Avatar
    Dealz417
    Originally Posted by sterod
    Can anyone answer this?
    See here, this should answer your question...

    Bluetooth is not supported (Audio playback through Bluetooth is supported)
    https://developer.blackberry.com/and..._features.html

    Posted via CB10
    07-21-13 12:05 AM
  9. HouseOfMore's Avatar
    HouseOfMore
    Rhapsody side load app communicates with my bluetooth

    Posted via CB10
    07-22-13 01:15 PM
  10. sterod's Avatar
    sterod
    Not supported doesn't mean it won't work. It means exactly that, not supported, meaning BlackBerry won't offer support (help you).
    In any case, the URL you provided answered my question, thank you.
    07-22-13 04:07 PM
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