Jake
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Anyone find a work-around to keep the VARG EX app from opening on top of all other apps you are trying to use? I can't use my onX maps because of this.
Thanks, this worked on my MX but not on my EX.Another alternative complements of @Chadx
There is a setting to defeat App "always on top"...
Displaying GPS/Trail/Mapping app on Stark phone while riding
See Method 2.
I have not personally tried this….
Thanks, this worked on my MX but not on my EX.
Maps are very important to me as well. Look at the reply above from Jgottsch. His suggestion for a work-around worked perfectly on my EX phone so I can keep my Map App up while riding. I have an MX and an EX. The MX suspension is good for big jumps and okay for offroad, but for offroad, the EX is better and runs true to your weight. Order according to what you weight.Bummer this same thing won't work on the EX. It is such an important option to me.
I'm still trying to decide between keeping my mx or selling and getting ex. Don't need street legal, but do value enduro suspension, larger battery, head/tail/brake lights. Also updates to harness, connections, cradle and phone ...or so I thought. It is important to me to be able to run apps, and display. So much that this could tip the scale in favor of keeping the mx until someone figures it out. I don't want to mount another display just to have a map showing when there is already a big display there to use.
I've been trail and single track riding my mx with stock suspension (bought suspension option for lightest rider weight even though I'm in the middle of the range) and it's ok but still a bit stiff/harsh so I would love to rework it to plush enduro spec. But dont want to spend the money if I'll just sell this fall or next spring and get EX.
Tough call so I'll be watching this thread as this will be one of my deciding factors.
It is important to me to be able to run apps, and display. So much that this could tip the scale in favor of keeping the mx until someone figures it out. I don't want to mount another display just to have a map showing when there is already a big display there to use.
Maps are very important to me as well. Look at the reply above from Jgottsch. His suggestion for a work-around worked perfectly on my EX phone so I can keep my Map App up while riding. I have an MX and an EX. The MX suspension is good for big jumps and okay for offroad, but for offroad, the EX is better and runs true to your weight. Order according to what you weight.
I would have to see it. Isn't it subscription based? (Which i won't pay). And I already am entrenched in onX ecosystem and use it for everything. And can plot intended tracks and routes extremely quickly on home pc and they just show up in the app on all my mobile devices, plus it has trail ratings. And it has all the trails well defined (road, high clearance, 50", single track, non_motorized) and all trail details such as difficulty, lentgh, etc. And camp spots, dispersed camping, first fire data, even overlays for weather and various cellular carriers coverage.Out of curiosity, you wouldn't consider using the in-built trail app on the EX?
I have tried it but it's not as robust as the onX app, and you will have to pay for it eventually.Out of curiosity, you wouldn't consider using the in-built trail app on the EX?
Sidebar: Compared to my ’21 300XC-W, the EX, IMO, is not nearly as plush as the 300’s. I have the EX setting all backed off for more compliance and it’s still pretty stiff. Running back to back bikes down same single track last week, I wanted to compare EX vs. 300, the EX over roots, step-ups, and rocks it was definitely harsher. I opted for medium springs at order and weight ~210# fully geared up. EX definitely impressed with agility and tractability.Thanks for the tip on ex suspension. I probably need to ride one. I typically like suspension even blusher than typical factory enduro (like dual sport soft) so will need to get on one and feel it. And I like running extra sag. At least I'd still have the option to order an ex for lighter weight rider, if it turns out to be my preference, which would avoid extra cost.
Sidebar2: Do you have PDS on the rear of your 300? I have found the Stock Varg MX way better in gnarl than the my 2020 300xc-w, especially log and rock hops (PDS behavior is just too unbalanced). I am lighter in weight but I like my suspension stiffer than most. I use my MX exclusively for trails and hard enduro and I am super happy with it. I could have gotten an EX with my insurance settlement but I opted for a new MX since I was so happy with the first one.Sidebar: Compared to my ’21 300XC-W, the EX, IMO, is not nearly as plush as the 300’s. I have the EX setting all backed off for more compliance and it’s still pretty stiff. Running back to back bikes down same single track last week, I wanted to compare EX vs. 300, the EX over roots, step-ups, and rocks it was definitely harsher. I opted for medium springs at order and weight ~210# fully geared up. EX definitely impressed with agility and tractability.
Now back to our on-topic discussion…...
You can slide the split screen so it shows the full app and just toggle back when needed. Like I said, it is wonkey, but until Stark lets us turn off the "on-top priority", I think it's the best we can do.Split screen only allows a 50/50 split so the Varg app gets clipped and only shows the first digit of the SOC. I'll probalbly turn of "always on top" and switch between the two apps. BTW I have an EX medium suspension and have ridden the MX. MX is too stiff and the EX is just right for fast trail riding however not as good as could be for rocks and roots. I am in the process of revalving my forks in a similar manner that I have done for my KTM closed cartridge forks which will include lighter pressure valve springs and adding float to the midvalves. This gives better initial movement for fork for high speed hits like rocks. Chadx can get the MX forks working, buying the EX would be better but not enough in my opinion. Hope that helps.
Jake, have you gotten split screen to work on EX so OnX can take up most/all of the screen? When I follow Jgottsch's post, I set OnX as first app and Stark as second. Then in split screen, the slider only works 50/50 or all the way. If I slide all the way for OnX, the Stark app still takes over when shifting modes. I have the Always Display on Top turned off for the Stark app.You can slide the split screen so it shows the full app and just toggle back when needed. Like I said, it is wonkey, but until Stark lets us turn off the "on-top priority", I think it's the best we can do.