Cannot connect Base 3 to Samsung android Cab3 app. Can anyone help?

I'm not totally familiar with the Android eco-system.   I did some checking tho, and that software version is from October of 2017.  

That may be a part of the issue you're having.   Past that I don't have any suggestions since I'm in the Apple sandbox.

@EscapeRocks posted:

I'm not totally familiar with the Android eco-system.   I did some checking tho, and that software version is from October of 2017. 

That may be a part of the issue you're having.   Past that I don't have any suggestions since I'm in the Apple sandbox.

Thanks for looking Dave.  Much appreciated.

John

Anytime you are playing with a 7 year old OS and a new App, you run a pretty good chance of it failing. Similarly the MTH DCS app died last year with a new OS. No one has said it will be compatible forever. Do you have a phone you can try it with?

@cbojanower posted:

Anytime you are playing with a 7 year old OS and a new App, you run a pretty good chance of it failing. Similarly the MTH DCS app died last year with a new OS. No one has said it will be compatible forever. Do you have a phone you can try it with?

Yes.  I'll try that tomorrow.

Thanks,

John

I tried it on my Samsung phone and it connected.

I guess I have to get another tablet.   my phone is too small.

John

Walmart has a 7" ONN tablet for $39. Works perfectly with all of the train control apps.

@H1000 posted:

Walmart has a 7" ONN tablet for $39. Works perfectly with all of the train control apps.

I'll go there today and take a look.  My Samsung tablet is 8" and my phone is 6" so that will be in between in size.  Price is really reasonable.

UPDATE:  Looked online.  Not in stock at store.  Tried to order it.  "Currently unavailable"

Thanks,

John

I looked at refurbished iPad mini's some are as old as my tablet and there are a lot of negative Amazon reviews about them not lasting.

What I really want is a Cab 2 remote instead of all this.  The Cab 1 is OK except that it has no screen.  Maybe the phone is good enough for now tiny as it is.  I updated the Cab 3 firmware.  What a nightmare (turn off the Access Point, but you need an internet connection ????)  Managed to do it eventually with my phone, but not straight forward as described.  Not even 100% sure how I did it.

John

@Craftech posted:

I'll go there today and take a look.  My Samsung tablet is 8" and my phone is 6" so that will be in between in size.  Price is really reasonable.

UPDATE:  Looked online.  Not in stock at store.  Tried to order it.  "Currently unavailable"

Thanks,

John

I checked online and yes these are now only available if your local store has them in stock!

I plan on using my Samsung Z-fold 5.  When open it's big enough to see the control pads.

I started with a Samsung Galaxy 9+ which worked absolutely fine... but, I quickly ordered the Amazon Fire 7 (fits in your hand like a remote) for 59 bucks and it's been awesome.

@H1000 posted:

I checked online and yes these are now only available if your local store has them in stock!

Found one in the Fishkill, NY Walmart.  It will be available for pickup tomorrow.

Thanks,

John

@Dennis-LaRock posted:

I started with a Samsung Galaxy 9+ which worked absolutely fine... but, I quickly ordered the Amazon Fire 7 (fits in your hand like a remote) for 59 bucks and it's been awesome.

Thanks Dennis.

If the 7" ONN looks too small when I go to pick it up, The Amazon Fire HDPlus,  8" tablet is only $59.99 (but some reviews say the Fire Tablets aren't compatible with the Google Play Store).

John

@Craftech posted:

Thanks Dennis.

If the 7" ONN looks too small when I go to pick it up, The Amazon Fire HDPlus,  8" tablet is only $59.99 (but some reviews say the Fire Tablets aren't compatible with the Google Play Store).

John

Here's the ticket... Fire Toolbox V36.0. Got rid of all the spyware, advertisements ...play store works like a charm and the battery will 'actually' last 10 hours now. 

Dennis.....many thanks for posting the fire toolbox info.

Richard

@Craftech posted:

Thanks Dennis.

If the 7" ONN looks too small when I go to pick it up, The Amazon Fire HDPlus,  8" tablet is only $59.99 (but some reviews say the Fire Tablets aren't compatible with the Google Play Store).

John

Picked up the 7" ONN today from the Fishkill, NY Walmart.

Size isn't bad at all.  Just slightly smaller than my 8"" Samsung tablet.

The Legacy Cab 3/Base 3 app and hardware seems to run and respond very well on this device.  H1000 was right about that.  Pretty good for $39.

What doesn't work properly is the MTH Wi-Fi DCS app with the WTIU.  It works perfectly with the old Samsung, but not with this new ONN.

When you program an engine into it you can get one command out of it before it stops responding.   Example: Blow the horn and that's the last thing it will respond to.  You have to remove power to shut it off and try again.  Then the same thing happens.  Start it moving forward and it will keep going and not accept any further commands.

Anyone who owns one of these have any ideas?  Latest firmware for the WTIU and latest version of the app from the Play Store.

Thanks,

John