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--- blueshot:installandfaq [2022/02/16 12:45] – [Can I get the emailed shot string in a different format?] nicolas
+++ blueshot:installandfaq [2025/08/15 14:48] (current) – [Comments or Suggestions?] nicolas
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-=====BlueShot - Install & FAQ 15/02/22=====
+=====BlueShot - Install & FAQ 15/08/25=====
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   - Install BlueShot from Google Play
-  - Carefully Plug the micro USB connector of the BlueShot Interface into your phone. The LED in the BlueShot interface will light up.
+  - Carefully Plug the micro/C USB connector of the BlueShot Interface into your phone. The LED in the BlueShot interface will light up.
   - The Message "Open BlueShot when this USB device is connected" will be displayed. Select "Use by default for this USB device" then select "OK".
   - The BlueShot app will then start and will show "Connected OTG" in the top left hand corner of the main screen, indicating the BlueShot interface is connected.
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 ====Supported Phones and Tablets====
-Most Android 4.0 and later devices will work. However, not all devices fully support USB OTG and due to the huge range of devices and firmware there is not a complete list available. Please contact us if you need more information. Check our [[BlueShot:SupportedPhones| Supported Phones]]
+Most Android 7.0 and later devices will work. However, not all devices fully support USB OTG and due to the huge range of devices and firmware there is not a complete list available. Please contact us if you need more information. Check our [[BlueShot:SupportedPhones| Supported Phones]]
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 The most frequently used options are -
-Shot String - Comma delimited
+  *Shot String - Comma delimited - The default and most suitable for use in spreadsheets.
-The default and most suitable for use in spreadsheets.
+  *Shot List - Shot Velocity Energy Diff - Provides a similar list to the app display.
-Shot List - Shot Velocity Energy Diff
-Provides a similar list to the app display.
 If there is another particular format you need please contact us.
-====Email Shot string attachment missing====
+====Shot string attachment is missing from email====
 On some recent Android 11 and 12 devices emailing a shot string does not attach the shot string file. Google has changed the file permission process again(!)
-While this is investigated from the BlueShot app
+While this is investigated from the BlueShot app -
   *Select Email shots
   *Select Attach File (top right)
-Open from will appear on the left, or select the top left list icon
+  *Open from will appear on the left, or select the top left list icon
-Select your device name from the list
+  *Select your device name from the list
-Select the BlueShotData folder
+  *Select the BlueShotData folder
-Select the ShotString file you need
+  *Select the ShotString file you need
-Top right to send email as normal
+  *Top right to send email as normal
-Email closes and returns to the app
+Email closes and returns to the BlueShot app.
 ====Can I use a tablet that does not have Play Store?====
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 You will need to go to the Android system settings - Android Settings, Apps.
-Then select the default app that has been set for email, in this case Drive, select it and in the launch by default section select clear defaults.
+Then select the default app that has been set for email, in this case Drive, select it and in the launch by default section select clear defaults. This will give you the choice of apps again when you select email from within the BlueShot app.
-This should give you the choice of apps again when you select email from within the BlueShot app.
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 Please contact us if you have any comments or suggestions. BlueShot has developed as the result of feedback from keen shooters worldwide. Thanks!
-© ZBM2 Software 2022
+© ZBM2 Software 2025