New here! Just ordered a Valentine One Gen 2

[frostyfrost]

This forum inspired me to order the Valentine One Gen 2. I'm an iPhone user but also ordered a cheap Android phone to run JBV1 through my in-car wifi! Looking forward to learning from you guys.

Haven't had a RD in nearly 20 years.

 

[Maz3]

Welcome!

Sounds like you're all set. G2 and JBV1 are both highly respected. I'm sure you'll be happy with that setup.

 

[Saleen556]

Great choice. I keep hearing about people buying cheap Android phones to run JBV. Does one have to pay for a phone plan as well? I use V1 Driver with my IPhone and am curious if it’s worth the switch.

 

[frostyfrost]

Great choice. I keep hearing about people buying cheap Android phones to run JBV. Does one have to pay for a phone plan as well? I use V1 Driver with my IPhone and am curious if it’s worth the switch.

As a noob, not the best to answer this. But from what I've read you can either 1) tether to your iphone hotspot (but not entirely seamlessly), 2) use your in-car wifi, or 3) buy a super cheap data plan like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792D3LLZ/?tag=rdf0cd0c-20

 

[oversteer325]

Welcome to the forum! The V1G2 with apps should be a solid choice!

 

[benzr]

Great choice. I keep hearing about people buying cheap Android phones to run JBV. Does one have to pay for a phone plan as well? I use V1 Driver with my IPhone and am curious if it’s worth the switch.

Nope BUT to get the BEST SAFETY and Security IMHO

Tello 1gb/mo $7/mo with BONUS Unlimited Talk n Text.
CONs MUST have a CDMA capable phone.
I use J3 and LG Stylo 5. Both bought used.
Search their website for compatibility on your bought android.

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Benzr

 

[milkman]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Vortex]

Awesome congrats! That's an awesome setup.

 

[Transporter]

Nope BUT to get the BEST SAFETY and Security IMHO

Tello 1gb/mo $7/mo with BONUS Unlimited Talk n Text.
CONs MUST have a CDMA capable phone.
I use J3 and LG Stylo 5. Both bought used.
Search their website for compatibility on your bought android.

Welcome sboard yhe RDF TRAIN !!!!

Get to know us !!
Post OFTEN !!

We want your input too



Benzr

@benzr Only if one doesn't already have a plan for their main phone that includes a Hot Spot. Neither of my android phone have ever had a SIM in them. They both run off my iPhone HotSpot.

@frostyfrost Welcome to the RDF! If you iPhone includes a HotSpot, there is no need to get a plan for your Android. Use the iPhone Hotspot!

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[cthorne]

I currently have a V
1G2 and am using V1 Driver on my iPhone.
If I normally run Waze in the foreground, does it make sense to get an android & use my iPhone hotspot to use JBV1 on it?
I mean, I will probably be doing PSL+ & dealing with two phones & V1 while driving sounds unsafe & I'm not sure I could do it...
If I'm speeding and watching 3 devices, sounds like an accident looking for a place to happen...

 

[benzr]

@benzr Only if one doesn't already have a plan for their main phone that includes a Hot Spot. Neither of my android phone have ever had a SIM in them. They both run off my iPhone HotSpot.

@frostyfrost Welcome to the RDF! If you iPhone includes a HotSpot, there is no need to get a plan for your Android. Use the iPhone Hotspot!

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Yeah i just don't want to give AT&T a reason to quash my Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan by enabling the Hotspot. Right now keeping my Iphone jail-breaked is such a hassle and that was tje app I was using to hotspot back in yhe day !!

Benzr

 

[Blasirl]

This forum inspired me to order the Valentine One Gen 2. I'm an iPhone user but also ordered a cheap Android phone to run JBV1 through my in-car wifi! Looking forward to learning from you guys.

Haven't had a RD in nearly 20 years.

Welcome Aboard!

 

[Saleen556]

@benzr Only if one doesn't already have a plan for their main phone that includes a Hot Spot. Neither of my android phone have ever had a SIM in them. They both run off my iPhone HotSpot.

@frostyfrost Welcome to the RDF! If you iPhone includes a HotSpot, there is no need to get a plan for your Android. Use the iPhone Hotspot!

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I have WIFI in my car. I assume if I got an Android I could connect to it instead of my IPhone hotspot?

 

[Transporter]

I have WIFI in my car. I assume if I got an Android I could connect to it instead of my IPhone hotspot?

Yes, in-vehicle WiFi, a standalone HotSpot, phone HotSpot, or getting a data only plan for the Android all work. The only requirements to maximize JBV1 is having a V1 with BT and that the Android has mobile access to the Internet (no matter how that happens) so JBV1 has the most up to date available data from Internet sources.

 

[Transporter]

Yeah i just don't want to give AT&T a reason to quash my Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan by enabling the Hotspot. Right now keeping my Iphone jail-breaked is such a hassle and that was tje app I was using to hotspot back in yhe day !!

Benzr

Hey buddy, with Visible 5G available to you at $35 a month flat pricing ($25 a month per phone if you bring your 3 numbers over which includes a HotSpot and all fees and services included) with you keeping your numbers, WHY are you still on AT&T plus worrying about a Grandfather Unlimited Plan when everything is Unlimited on Visible as long as your bill is on autopay!

 

[Transporter]

I currently have a V
1G2 and am using V1 Driver on my iPhone.
If I normally run Waze in the foreground, does it make sense to get an android & use my iPhone hotspot to use JBV1 on it?
I mean, I will probably be doing PSL+ & dealing with two phones & V1 while driving sounds unsafe & I'm not sure I could do it...
If I'm speeding and watching 3 devices, sounds like an accident looking for a place to happen...

I think you are over thinking it. I don't drive down the road watching three devices. First, if your switch to JBV1 you will no longer need V1Driver. So one device down. Second if you switch to JBV1, one no longer has to look at their V1 either (I run mine in JBV1 Dark Mode, JBV1 immediately tells you if it shuts off or dies). Third, I mounted my JBV1 Android like it was a HUD so I no longer even look at my speedometer, I use the MHP display on JBV1. So when I place at it, I am getting my current speed and a look at the current map (if one likes and buys a large enough Android, one can even run VVaze in the background with JBV1 so everything is on one display). Lastly, once running JBV1, one can concentrate on driving because it will audio alert you when you really need to look at it whether it is a VVaze LEO alert or V1 K or Ka Alert. It really is less to watch, not more, because only one thing needs watched and only when it alerts one to watch!

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[DifferentialT]

This forum inspired me to order the Valentine One Gen 2. I'm an iPhone user but also ordered a cheap Android phone to run JBV1 through my in-car wifi! Looking forward to learning from you guys.

Haven't had a RD in nearly 20 years.

@frostyfrost Welcome to the Forum. You're in for a treat!

 

[Saleen556]

Yes, in-vehicle WiFi, a standalone HotSpot, phone HotSpot, or getting a data only plan for the Android all work. The only requirements to maximize JBV1 is having a V1 with BT and that the Android has mobile access to the Internet (no matter how that happens) so JBV1 has the most up to date available data from Internet sources.

Thank you. Yep have had the V1 Gen2 for several months using V1 Driver. Just considering getting an Android to leave in my car for JBV. I assume the newer the phone the better?

 

[Z06fan]

Welcome to the forum @frostyfrost. Great choice on the V1. Hope you enjoy it!

 

[jestric]

Hello @frostyfrost - Welcome aboard RDF and congratulations on the outstanding pairing of your V1G2 with JBV1! We’re glad that you decided to join us.