I have the updated app on my iPhone but have not purchased the Premium upgrade yet. However, I noticed all kinds of features in the Standard app that were not there before, such as Track controls. Do these work in the Standard app without buying Premium, or are they teaser controls that will tell you to buy the Premium app when you try them? I am not connected to my WIU, so I have no idea right now.
Thanks!
George
In fairness to Google, the issue was shared. Believe it or not, today, Google decided to revise their app distribution system. We got caught in some of those changes and didn't "check all the boxes" we needed to check.
The issue is resolved and the DCS Premium app is available for upgrade or purchase on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Enjoy!!
Cool beans as all is well in my Android world. Fast easy way to add switches etc!
Steam loco whistle cord turns purple when playable whistle is turned on 
When I go to the Wi-Fi DCS "upgrades" tab in the Android app, the premium version is not listed. It shows that I purchased the standard version but no links for the Premium. Anyone else having this issue?
No issues with the apple app, Premium is listed.
Bob D
George,
Do these work in the Standard app without buying Premium, or are they teaser controls that will tell you to buy the Premium app when you try them? I am not connected to my WIU, so I have no idea right now.
No, you must purchase the Premium app. FYI, it's really worth the price! 
George, give them the ultimate test: do they work?
How does one bring a lashup out of the inactive list with the app?
Dave,
How does one bring a lashup out of the inactive list with the app?
As follows:
| From “The DCS WiFi Companion!" Coming soon! |
I am having the same result as Bob D, above:
"When I go to the Wi-Fi DCS "upgrades" tab in the Android app, the premium version is not listed. It shows that I purchased the standard version but no links for the Premium. Anyone else having this issue?"
What happens if you go to google play store and go to "my apps?"
RAK posted:I am having the same result as Bob D, above:
"When I go to the Wi-Fi DCS "upgrades" tab in the Android app, the premium version is not listed. It shows that I purchased the standard version but no links for the Premium. Anyone else having this issue?"
Make sure you are updated to latest version otherwise it doesn't show up. Find the app in the play store and see if it says "update" and if so do the update and check again if you can upgrade to the premium.
Updated the app then upgraded to premium. I did the DCS updates last night and all works great! I really like the conventional track power control.
Matt,
I updated my existing App to the latest version, but can find no option for the new Premium App. Probably something simple that I am doing wrong, but I cannot figure it out sir.
RAK posted:Matt,
I updated my existing App to the latest version, but can find no option for the new Premium App. Probably something simple that I am doing wrong, but I cannot figure it out sir.
RAK
Open the App, push "Run My Trains" to get to the main screen and find the "More" button at the bottom of the screen.
Push it which should bring you to this screen...
Push the upgrade and it will take you to the option of the upgrade...
It will check for the upgrade and list it. Since I already upgraded nothing was available.
My iphone this morning is saying "a new version of wi-fi dcs is available. Please update to version 2.0.0." Is anyone else seeing this?
If I upload the premium app but have not yet updated the dcs from version 5 to version 6, will I still be able to run trains through my phone? If not I will simply wait until I can get the dcs upgrades accomplished.
jhz563 posted:My iphone this morning is saying "a new version of wi-fi dcs is available. Please update to version 2.0.0." Is anyone else seeing this?
The DCS Standard App was available for upgrade yesterday. It basically upgrades the $4.99 version. The Premium app was available as an "in App" upgrade for me.
If I upload the premium app but have not yet updated the dcs from version 5 to version 6, will I still be able to run trains through my phone?
Good question. Your best bet would be to hold off until you've upgraded to DCS 6.0. Unless you plan to upgrade to the Premium version, all the new app gets you in the Standard version is a couple of minor bug fixes.
Barry Broskowitz posted:If I upload the premium app but have not yet updated the dcs from version 5 to version 6, will I still be able to run trains through my phone?
Good question. Your best bet would be to hold off until you've upgraded to DCS 6.0. Unless you plan to upgrade to the Premium version, all the new app gets you in the Standard version is a couple of minor bug fixes.
DCS firmware ver 6.0 is required to run the premium DCS app. It also supports some improvements from the standard app.
So, stated simply, update your DCS system to 6.0 regardless of which app version you prefer.
Barry Broskowitz posted:Dave,
How does one bring a lashup out of the inactive list with the app?
As follows:
- Ensure that all members are on powered tracks.
- Navigate to the Engine Roster Screen
- Tap Edit
- Use the slider on the right of the lashup to move in to the Active Engine List
- Tap Done.
From “The DCS WiFi Companion!"
Coming soon!
Thanks Barry.
It seems there is no max speed setting for lashups.
Dave
We released build 37 to the Google Play Store. This release fixes the steam whistle in lash ups and the connection issue on Android ver 7. The latter is a Google bug but, we did a work around. Enjoy!!
Open Play Store, click on apps in upper left corner and then on my apps. SHould pop up as an available update.
Matt,
Thank you. I think I have it now. It only seems to have taken a few seconds for it to update-does that seem right?
It now says "v2.0.0 build 36, copyright 2015 Mike's Train House, Inc. All rights reserved."
Is that it?
Thank you again.
Try again RAK. Build 37 was just released to correct a lashup steam whisle buglet.
RJR,
It says "no additional purchases are available."
I noticed on the email MTH sent out today that, if the DCS handheld is updated to 6.0, the only way a user can enjoy TMCC/Legacy functionality is through the app. I have used DCS handhelds running version 2.4 on a TIU running 4.2 before. Can I still use a DCS handheld with version 4.2 or 5.0 software to run engines via TMCC if the TIU is running 6.0?
RAK, No kidding, mine says 37. Got it within last hour. Note the MTHR&D post a few posts up. You have to go to the Play Store and open "My apps," 2 tiers down under the 3 bars in the upper left corner.
RJR,
Thank you for the assistance sir! That did it-it now says "v2.0.0 build 37, copyright 2015 Mike's Train House, Inc. All rights reserved."
I am a neophyte when it comes to the App Store, installing apps, etc. I would never have found that without your help.
I am, by the way, in the process of re-building the Super O layout that my father built for me for Christmas of 1960. Tomorrow is the day I will be re-wiring for DCS, so the timing of the release of the latest DCS Wifi App is time perfectly.
Thank you again sir.
Dan,
Can I still use a DCS handheld with version 4.2 or 5.0 software to run engines via TMCC if the TIU is running 6.0?
Only if you update the remote to DCS 6.0, as well.
RAK, you are welcome. Glad to have been of service. I learned much about the store over last few weeks.q
I was today testing the new MTH App (full app) with 2 different TIUs. The App is loaded on both my iPhone and my iPadAir 2.
Both are similarly connected to a single 40 inches stretch of track and were intended to control the same engine.
Both TIUs have DCS version 6.0 and the WIU had its firmware updated.
For an unknown reason, both are recognized by the tablet and phone but one of them gives me constant time outs on the refresh command so I cannot add an engine to control it.
The other TIU works fine with both the iPhone and iPad.
This happens repeatedly.
Any ideas please on where to look?
Thank you very much.
JPLefebvre posted:I was today testing the new MTH App (full app) with 2 different TIUs. The App is loaded on both my iPhone and my iPadAir 2.
Both are similarly connected to a single 40 inches stretch of track and were intended to control the same engine.
Both TIUs have DCS version 6.0 and the WIU had its firmware updated.
For an unknown reason, both are recognized by the tablet and phone but one of them gives me constant time outs on the refresh command so I cannot add an engine to control it.
The other TIU works fine with both the iPhone and iPad.
This happens repeatedly.
Any ideas please on where to look?
Thank you very much.
Are your two TIU configured on different address numbers ?
Yes they are, TIU 1
Added note : both TIUs can operate the locomotive with a DCS handheld remote.
How can I test the inoperative TIU USB socket?
Is version 1.1 the latest firmware for the WIU unit?
Yes.
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