“XT” or “X” models) that have a serial connection, older USB-1 cables will not work, as Prolific changed their drivers several years ago to only work with their newer chipset that has anti-counterfeit features. Q: I downloaded Windows 10, and now my scanner does not work.Ī: All of our scanners with native USB just plug and play with Windows 10. Q: What resources are available for learning more about my scanner? For example:Ī list of all models w/updates can be found at Q: Where do I find a firmware update for my scanner?Ī: Firmware updates for our scanners are at “” replacing with your scanner’s actual model. Therefore, the screen will continue to state it is charging. A very disappointing development in what was a fine app.Q: Why does my handheld scanner not stay fully charged?Ī: If there is any sort of glitch in the power, it will reset the charging dock. You have to allow the commercial to run its course which means you miss some of the scanner action. If you touch the screen to attempt to stop the commercial it will take you to the App Store. What good is listening to a scanner if a commercial comes on and takes it over? The action doesn’t stop while a scammer advertises a game to take your money. Additionally many of the ads have audio and takes over the audio of the app. You often are mandated to go to the App Store to clear the screen from the pop up ads. I don’t play games so they’re clearly not targeted ads. They are usually for games like bingo and casino. Now the ads are entirely pervasive they take over the entire screen, they are timed and they cannot be removed. 😟 They used to just have banner ads across the bottom that you could select or ignore. The scanner still works as it always has, the problem is the ads. This was a great app and now it’s only a fair app. The audio you're able to hear is provided by volunteers (and, in many cases, police and fire departments themselves) for and a few other sites using real scanner radios. Turn on notifications to receive alerts anytime a scanner has more than 2000 listeners (find out about major events as they're breaking). A Broadcastify alert is posted for any scanner near you.A Broadcastify alert is posted for any scanner.A Broadcastify alert is posted for one of your favorites.A specific scanner has more than a certain number of listeners.

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