Nokia Sports Tracker

bamba

Has any one used nokia sports tracker ?
its a software update available for free for nokai phones with built in gps receivers to track you around on routes,very handy stuff but im having trouble uploading it to the main site, my phone is just stuck sayin "loggin in to service"
has any one used this yet ???

Biggus86

Yea its free. Just go to applications and download it, then make a profile online...

It works 70% of the time for me, other times it'll just track the time and not the distance or where you've been. Great when it works, and absolute dogs ball when it doesn't. I've used it for running and biking.

bamba

ive got it all installed an working,andlogged on line to make a profile just cant upload a saved work out to veiw properly on a computer

im having trouble uploading it to the main site, my phone is just stuck sayin "loggin in to service"

Joe_Pineapples

I've been using it for a while now. It came in handy earlier this summer when I was in Morzine. To be honest it's fairly limited in what it can tell you, but it's kinda cool and it's free.

http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=1231336

Biggus86

Joe_Pineapples wrote:

it's free.

One of the most important things!

redwinnie

I use this on every ride I go on. Stick it in my camelbak logging and away you go. Easily records for 3 hours and hardly touches the battery.

The uploading can be a bit temprimental though, but always works after a few attempts.

He is an example of an upload..

http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=1688382

bamba

thanks , managed to get my rides uploaded today while i was at work with a full 3G signal ,every thing happy now.

Joe_Pineapples

Don't get too comfy, Nokia are pulling the plug on Sports Tracker soon. They're replacing it with something far more "lifestyle" orientated, unfortunately.

johnyrider

i've been using it also, having the same problem with uploading, then i found this text about Nokia giving out the Sports tracker away. And that there is not going to be any update soon.
http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/200 ... acker.html
so i was introduced to www.sportypal.com which i use at the moment.

bamba

I see, glad there is an alternative should it all go t*ts up,thanks

redwinnie

Looks like they are not "killing" it after all

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/item/10636_Sports_Tracker_runs_out_of_Nok.php

Infact they may be improving it.

Anonymous

I use it a lot and it's one of the best applications on S60 (in my opinion about the only app of interest, and makes it worth owning a Nokia). Which is why it's all the more surprising they're farming it out to an external, but anyway. It may mean it will no longer be free in the future though , but should mean it will turn up in Maemo form also.

Tracks are in my signature though I've set some to friends only so may have to invite me as a friend (username: tjmoore) to see some of the others. Reason for hiding some is because there's a little concern about making tracks outside of official trail centres public due to issues with land owners etc.

It's not as perfect as the dedicated devices you can get, but if you have the phone and it's got GPS, it's well worth it considering it's free. And it also does skiing, walking etc.

johnyrider

Yes probably it won't be free, and will be out sometime around new year I suppose.

daniel_owen_uk

There are lot's of free alternatives, that do very very similar things.

Have on on my android phone called my tracks

http://mytracks.appspot.com/

They are pretty much ten a penny.

spindi

I think I am right in saying that if you have a Nokia N79 you can get a Polar HR monitor. This would make it one of the best all-in-one tools for recording cycling trips and training progress available.

I have an iPhone and tried all of the GPS software but the battery is so weak it's pointless. Nice to hear the Nokia's have a better battery. It might just be worth getting one as a second phone.

moffatt666

spindi wrote:

I think I am right in saying that if you have a Nokia N79 you can get a Polar HR monitor. This would make it one of the best all-in-one tools for recording cycling trips and training progress available.

If you mean 'N97' then show me the way! I can't find anything for the slow, lumbering 'flagship'

spindi

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/04/14 ... 79_active/

cyclingtaz

what other sports tracker type apps are there for the nokia all the ones i find are for the i phone

Slimbods

Sport tracks is superb, will import the gpx file exported from the nokia:

http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/

drummondjhn

Just been out a run used my nokia5800 to track run it uploads ok on phone but when i go to site workout not there anyone any idea how long it takes to show up on site cheers all

Flynny2010

spindi wrote:

I have an iPhone and tried all of the GPS software but the battery is so weak it's pointless. Nice to hear the Nokia's have a better battery. It might just be worth getting one as a second phone.

I also have an iPhone and use a app called everytrail, it's really accurate and I hardly seem to use any battery at all. Gives you an option to change the marker points so it uses even less battery.

Flynny2010

spindi wrote:

I have an iPhone and tried all of the GPS software but the battery is so weak it's pointless. Nice to hear the Nokia's have a better battery. It might just be worth getting one as a second phone.

I also have an iPhone and use a app called everytrail, it's really accurate and I hardly seem to use any battery at all. Gives you an option to change the marker points so it uses even less battery.

drummondjhn

drummondjhn wrote:

Just been out a run used my nokia5800 to track run it uploads ok on phone but when i go to site workout not there anyone any idea how long it takes to show up on site cheers all

Help

bamba

your phone should say up load complete when done, and mine asks to search for media content on the net too,
only probs i have some time is the time taken to upload, best done with 3G on if poss

spidan

slightly off topic.
This looks an interesting piece of kit http://www.hamradio.co.uk/acatalog/Gadgets.html#a3755
good for those that don't have a capable phone.

drummondjhn

bamba wrote:

your phone should say up load complete when done, and mine asks to search for media content on the net too,
only probs i have some time is the time taken to upload, best done with 3G on if poss

thats what it does but nothing on site

alfablue

It is on the site instantaneously - are you sure you haven't got 2 different logins?

Anonymous

drummondjhn wrote:

Just been out a run used my nokia5800 to track run it uploads ok on phone but when i go to site workout not there anyone any idea how long it takes to show up on site cheers all

Have you logged into the site (with the same account the phone is using), and are you viewing the dashboard to see the items or just in the public area? If the public area then make sure the uploads are marked public. Else you'll have to view them under your profile dashboard.

p.s. and just to check, the site is http://sportstracker.nokia.com

RickyG

drummondjhn, how did you download the software to your Nokia 5800?

I just got one and when I go to the sportstracker website to download it the 5800 isn't an option in the model drop-down menu. Very annoying.

alfablue

get it here

RickyG

Thanks, I'll try that when I get home.