How do I update the DMD2 app?

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For DMD2 devices or devices using the DMD APK:

Depending on the settings selected in Global Settings, updates by default, will start up automatically when the devices is connected to the internet.
Notice that in global settings you can change the update check settings to:

  • Check for updates automatically – This will use the current available network connection to check for updates on start up and, if the connection is maintained, when an update made available. If disabled DMD2 will only check for updates when you manually tap on “Check for updates now!” option.
  • Check for updates on WiFi only – This will only check for updates when there is a WiFi connection.  This check will occur at start up and, if the WiFi connection is maintained, when an update made available
  • Check for updates now! – This will force a manual check of the server to determine if there are outstanding updates. An internet connection is required to access and complete updates.

Other devices using DMD2 sourced from the Google PlayStore:

DMD2 receives updates as per other apps via the Google PlayStore  update process. An internet connection is required to access and complete updates.

How do I reassign the P1, P2, P3 buttons on a T865 or the left user button on the T665?

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You can assign the functions of these buttons using the Buttons app which is a system app installed on all our devices?

Do the devices have a protective film on the screen? (how to remove)

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The T865 and 665 ship with a simple peel plastic protection screen.  This should be removed after the initial setup. Never install any protector on top of it.

Additional better or with different finish type might be available for sale, check the Thork Racing shop.

For the T865 there is a small hole in the LCD bezel bottom left area, you can use this to remove any installed screen protector.

What does the percentage and MB numbers on the top status bar centre mean?

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This indicates how much free memory is available.  For example if it shows 90%, it means that 90% of the available memory is free, which is very good!

How do I migrate data from one device to another?

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In DMD2 you can go to Global Settings (cog wheel button in the bottom menu) and perform a Backup and Restore.

Tap on “Create Zip and Save” to generate a zip file with all your data and save it, we recommend sending it to Google Drive.

To restore use the “Import Zip and Restore”, it allows you to select your backup zip file to restore, including from Google Drive.

You can use this between different devices.

The only data which is not included is the offline map files, they are too big.

Will there be an iOS compatible version of DMD2?

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For the foreseeable future, no.  Development of a feature rich application like DMD2 is significantly more difficult in the iOS environment.  Additionally, as most Apple devices are not ideally suited for motorcycle activity particularly when it comes to GPS accuracy, and dust, water, vibration and temperature resistance and protection.

Is it possible to save Maps on an SD Card?

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This is possible only for DMD Navigation devices (tablet or phone).

To use an SD Card just insert it on the device, format it as Removable Storage (not expanded internal memory), start DMD2, go to Global Settings (cog wheel button in the bottom menu) and search for the option “Set Storage to Removable SD Card”.

SD Card Issues & Fix

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The SD Card should NEVER be formatted as “Expand Internal Memory”

Only format the SD Card as “Removable Storage”

Android just handles SD Card management terribly and reviewing the Google boards it appears no one is interested in solving this.

A huge number of DMD2 users formatted their SD Cards as “Expand Internal Memory” and then also enabled the “Use SD Card for Storage” option under the DMD2 General Settings.   However, this “Use SD Card for Storage” option is only for SD Cards formatted as “Removable Storage”.

 

If you need to reset the DMD2 app and SD Card you can follow these steps:

Can I use Android Auto / CarPlay for DMD2?

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No. These are streaming devices, which means it will be your pocket device streaming the app.

Not only you are limited by the fact you need an AA or CP compatible app but also by the AA/CP version of the app, AA/CP app versions are not the same as when you run the app natively, you usually get a stripped down version of the app where A LOT of its features are missing and they use totally different and limited UIs.

Although this system might be useful in your car or even on a motorcycle if your doing single day shorter rides, this is not a good solution for adventure riding. In addition, your streaming device (your phone) will discharge much faster, you will not be able to use handlebar remotes and, the DMD2 application will certainly not work.

My Screen does not respond to touch, is jumping about, or has un-commanded response particularly when it rains or it is extremely dusty?

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This is not uncommon and is due to the screen being activated by water or dust. Using the Buttons App (a system app available on all our devices), configure a hardware button to enable/disable screen touch. When riding in the rain or on very dusty places lock the screen touch!