AutoAnswer for XDA IIi (WM 2003SE, phone ed.) - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

When I had a smart (Nokia 6600), used answering machine "Smart Answer".
Now PDA XDA IIi (WM 2003SE).
It is necessary for me, that the program " Hangs Up " at an entering call, reproduced the text, and finished conversation.
Who can help me to find such program?

answering machine is absolutely impossible on your device

why impossible for this device?

try doing a search for answering mashine or something why it's not possible with wm pda phones is described many times in the forum

try doing a search for answering mashine or something why it's not possible with wm pda phones is described many times in the forum

Probably, there are answering machines which work by such principle?:
it is necessary for me only, that:
-phone automatically " Hangs Up " (well if would be possible to set an autorespond by the certain quantity of hooters)
-... And through certain time (5-6min) - " finished conversation "
Can someone tell me about it?

I think he means he just wants to controll the answering and hanging up. Thats relitively simple.
I am working on something now that will have that functionality incorporated in its settings. I can't give a definite time but if you dont find anything else try here again in a couple of months.

OdeeanRDeathshead
Very well! I am very glad, that there are people who can really help.
I with impatience shall wait on the program as in a network I can not find such with similar functions.
If it will be necessary to pay your diligence, I shall be glad to help!

All the same can somebody help me?

OdeeanRDeathshead said:
I think he means he just wants to controll the answering and hanging up. Thats relitively simple.
I am working on something now that will have that functionality incorporated in its settings. I can't give a definite time but if you dont find anything else try here again in a couple of months.
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Dear OdeeanRDeathshead,
how at you business with programming the program are?

Sorry, but I just can't understand that :lol: .
If you want my progress then.... What I am doing dose something else as its main thing, so that will take a while. For me the auto hangup is more of a safegaurd against never hanging up which would be expensive. I have read your posts again and it just becomes more un-clear. (No offence but) Please get someone to help you ask more clearly what you want and I may be able to add it in my product.

OdeeanRDeathshead
Thanks for so prompt replies!
Means, if it is possible, I shall describe procedure for what the program with such functions is necessary to me:
I live in Ukraine. As a matter of fact we have two largest operators of cellular communication who are monopolists. I, being the subscriber at both, use their services. The first operator - Ukraine Mobile Communication (UMC), the second Kyivstar.
At first operator UMC at me a subscription is unlimited (it the company in which I work pays), that is I talk, not worrying about spent time.
And the second package deal - at operator Kyivstar. My children use them.
Kyivstar represents such kind of services - as a payment of money for my account for entrance calls, that is to me pay money that someone dials my number and talks. But me charge money...
And so, it is necessary for me, that I could dial the number from time to time Kyivstar from the unlimited UMC, and for it to me will charge money for my account.
And for automation of process as to have to dial the number automatically each 5 minutes, and accordingly, it is necessary for someone to lift a tube(Hang Up) on other end, and the program for autorise is necessary to me.
That is it is necessary, that on XDA IIi the program at an entering call automatically accepted a call, and through set time (5-6 minutes) - laid down a tube(Hang Down).
Earlier when at the daughter was Nokia 6600, there were no problems (used Smart Answer). But now, when to it is necessary for work with PDA, I do not find programs in which there are such functions.
It is necessary:
The program on PDA at an entrance call automatically lifted a tube(hangup), and through the set time interval finished conversation.
In advance I am sorry for my bad English.

OdeeanRDeathshead said:
Sorry, but I just can't understand that :lol: .
... Please get someone to help you ask more clearly what you want and I may be able to add it in my product.
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OdeeanRDeathshead,
Do You add this function to your product?

I am still having a little trouble clearly understanding. Here is what it seems like....
either:
1)you want a program to answer a call then some time later hang up.
or
2)you just want a program to hang up calls after 5 minutes.
or
3)you want two programs, 1 to dial every 5 minutes and one to answer then hang up after 5 minutes.(at different ends)
Well I spent a couple of hours tonight modifying some stuff to help with some of this. I did two versions
version 1.
http://odeean.veritel.com.au/ORDTapiUser/ORDcallKill.exe
will just hang up automatically after just under 5 minutes (280000 milliseconds actually).
version 2.
http://odeean.veritel.com.au/ORDTapiUser/ORDcallKill2.exe
will wait 8 seconds then answer the call. It will then wait about 5 minutes then hang up.
These have NO interface. When you run them there will be no ongoing sign that they are there. Please remember that you may only run one of these at a time. The coding is just the bare bones of what was needed to do its thing, if you run it twice it will not check if it is running and a second instance will go. This will give unpredictable results. To stop them you must soft reset your device. Sorry about that, but I just did not want to spend much time on this. when you run them a warning will pop up followed by a message asking what device to use, only press yes to the phone (normally cellular line).
I have tested these and they work for me. I would like to know if they work for you. The version that dose not auto accept a call but still hangs it up relies on a strange behaviour in tapi on ppc that in my opinion is a bug. For this reason the life of this code may be short (i have not tested it on wm2005 and do not expect it to work on it. I dose work with previous versions).
If you want a program to do the auto dialling it is easy enough, but I did not want to spend time making a gui and I was still a bit unclear on what you want anyway.

Related

Is IT POSSIBLE?

As it is known that Cell Info comes as SMS..I wish to ask if it is possible to show it as a TOday Plugin?...
May be Vijay555 can say something on this
hdubli: I'm afraid that I can't get access to cell info in the UK, so it's not something I can work on. I know that Odeean is very interested in this area, so you might want to ask him about it.
I believe that there may be other plugins that show this info.
V
if i'm not wrong o2 (and i thing vodafone ) sends some info if you setup, so you can see local std code on your screen, i dont remember the code though ( 99? 22? 51?)
How do you get cell info as an sms? Do you mean the little ballon that pops up telling the location when you change location?
Those locations ended up being too far off to use. I was normally getting a nearby tower name but sometimes it would end up with a tower that was 10 km away. Good for a gimmick but not good for reliable location finding. Also it drains the battery too quick. If you are moving around the messages turn the screen on every minute or so - not a feature I would want on a today screen pluggin.
Atleast try to make it ......that wud be a gr8 plugin...believe me
I have a lot of things on my plate. I work two jobs six days a week and have a family. Its hard to get time for programming, so I have to "pick my battles" and try to make them usefull for my overall goals. I also think that putting a lot of effort into getting the location this way will be a waste of time because its bound to end up as an api feature in future os.

MDA Questions after a week of use...

Hello...
I recieved my MDA last saturday, and since then, have been trying to figure everything out. After multiple calls to tmobile, and even a trip back to the store, i'm still stuck with a few questions that i cannot seem to get answered.
1. The MDA came with the default Tmobile theme which works fine in portrait & in landscape, as well as the default blue Windows theme.
However, I have tried to install multiple themes(including some from microsoft themeselves) and i have one annoying error! Whenever I use an "installed" theme, the portrait screen looks fine, but when I open the keyboard...there are two large greyish/white gaps on the side of the theme.
Ex: I'm using a green theme. When in landscape mode, i have a single green square in the middle of the screen with a strip on either side(left or right)
2. My phone is HORRIBLY slow when and if ANYTHING 3rd party is installed. I've tried today plugins that control the memory usage(figured that would help)...however, it just slowed things done. My phone usually runs at about 14mb Free Program Memory, out of the total 44MB(This seems horrible...with just the default programs installed*for the most part* and maybe agile messenger running.). If i install a today plugin, or a game...this drops below 10mb. Therefore, phone usage can be very aggravating. I cannot think of any other way to increase this memory expect for ONE thing. Would it be possible to transfer ALL programs, applications, etc to the miniSD Card(i have 1gb now, with a 2gb in the mail). This way...i certaintly would not be topping out the usage of the card, and hopefully I can free up alot of space on the phone.
3. As we all know, the packaged IM programs are AWFULLY slow and inconsistent. After a bit of research and trials, I have settled on using Agile Messenger. I'm loving it...expect for a few things.
The MAJOR problem I have with it, is the pop up notification. Its annoying to be surfing the web or playing a game, just to have a pop up tell you that you have recieved a message, EVERY TIME you get a new message(which can amount to a great deal in a short time). I've looked all over for a setting, so unless I missed it, is there any way to shut this off?
A side issue with this program, and also the connectivity of the phone is...:
(even WITH the GPRS hack*always on*), I still lose connection(with 2-4 bars of signal) and therefore i get signed off of Agile, rather often. This isnt' such a problem with me, as seeing it takes a short time to log back in. However, when you look at the conversation from another person's point of view...all you see is
"Soandso" Logged off
"Soandso" logged on
etc
etc
(not sure if that last part was a question or a statement, but if theres an answer, i'd like to hear it!)
4.
My girlfriend has a sidekick, and I LOVE the feature of being able to set phone profiles for specific times of the day. Especially during school, it'll go silent, and the second we are out, its back on normal. I have downloaded PZP to try and fix this loss of luxury. However, I personally don't find the program to be very consistent. Sometimes, it seems as if say my "school" profile is fully functioning, while other times, it really doesnt. Call me crazy, but I have taken a shot in the dark and ventured to say that if one touches the volume button on the phone while the phone is on a specific profile...it will throw it out of its cycle. If anyone has some hints/comments/suggestions of their own on this program or other favorites...I would love to hear from you.
5. After I went about and downloaded the Eten dial pad skin, I noticed that all of my contacts were unable to receive contact photos. I quickly realized that any contact that was saved on my SIM card from my previous phone was stuck in this predictament. However, if i were to create a new contact account, it quickly allows me to customize them alot further. Therefore, i was curious if there was any way to transfer my contacts on my sim card>my phone in a fashion that the phone will accept them.
I'm sure i'll think of more questions(these are just the ones that I havent been able to answer after days of searching :-D)
Thank you so much in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi,
the speed of the HTC Wizard is very slow. That was my problem too.
for question no. 2:
Moving the apps to the card will result in more free space on the phone, OK, but running the apps from the card will also result in low speed, because the card is slower than the main memory. So I think you won't get more speed by this.
Try to overclock the device with OmapClock. My device works like a charm with 264 MHz (original was 180 MHz).
Use a tool like FreeUp RAM, which is part of the SK-Tools-package.
Running OmapClock and freeing up the RAM from time to time brings significantly much more speed. There is almost no waiting time if you click on an icon. You can even run Skype with OmapClock (many other users do so).
HTH
I have seen tidbits about overclocking through my endless searches the last few days. I've always heard that you have to be careful if you overclock a device, such as a phone. Has anyone had any known issues with the overclocking? Are there risks in having the phone run at that speed all the time?
The Wizard isn't slow. Install a Qtek rom without branding, and it will be much faster.
even the sales associate at tmobile seemed to think it was slow. Upgrading to a different ROM sounds ok, but i'm trying to keep everything via tmobile. thaks for the tip though.
Hi,
Im looking to get the Tmobile USA MDA, but after reading posts like this Im alittle afraid.
I need to run TOMTOM on this device and thinking that this might bring the device to a halt. Now Im starting to think that maybe I should get the 6700. Please let me know what you found out about making MDA faster. Thank you.
TazMan1688 said:
I have seen tidbits about overclocking through my endless searches the last few days. I've always heard that you have to be careful if you overclock a device, such as a phone. Has anyone had any known issues with the overclocking? Are there risks in having the phone run at that speed all the time?
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There have been long discussion about what is safe with the Wizard on this forum.
See, for example, http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40284
Also, the SmartsKey app automates startup of OMapClock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41060
(It has a number of other uses as well.
Hope this helps.
TazMan1688 said:
My girlfriend has a sidekick, and I LOVE the feature of being able to set phone profiles for specific times of the day. Especially during school, it'll go silent, and the second we are out, its back on normal. I have downloaded PZP to try and fix this loss of luxury. However, I personally don't find the program to be very consistent. Sometimes, it seems as if say my "school" profile is fully functioning, while other times, it really doesnt. Call me crazy, but I have taken a shot in the dark and ventured to say that if one touches the volume button on the phone while the phone is on a specific profile...it will throw it out of its cycle. If anyone has some hints/comments/suggestions of their own on this program or other favorites...I would love to hear from you.
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There is a known problem with backlighting. See http://zendrui.free.fr/PZPForum/viewtopic.php?t=197
Also, check to see what events PZP is handling for profile-switching. For example, if you have calendar-based or time-based rules, they may switch your profile without you doing anything. Go to Settings, Control to see what you Switches you allow. Or check Time and Calendar for your profiles under the Configuration option.
As much as i'm sure overclocking the device may help, especially in my case. I'm just not sure if its worth the risk. Kind of hard to explain to Tmobile why the phone decided to overheat. Seems overly risky to make such an expensive device, run at higher speeds than its DESIGNED to do. But i'm still not sure, it almost DOES seem worth it...decisions, decisions...
Yes, Thank you for clarifying that...I mostly meant, the inconsistency of PZP with the timing of profiles. It seems as if the program will "switch" to the correct profile, but i don't always see a change in the operation of the device itself. Ex: I have it set to go to school mode at 7:30am, this past week(since its spring break, i've noticed that my incoming calls all had the normal ring volume, as well as system tones, etc...
Although it "says" ""School"" i don't really know if its truely in that mode?!
On this note, i have a question about setting the times(which is what i really want to accomplish). My phone goes to LOUD around 5:30am, School at 7:30 am, Normal at 1:55pm, and Quiet at 4pm.
Nooow, do i have to put two times in the school profile such as 7:30 am-1:54(5)???? so that it has an entire time interval...or can i just tell it when to start, and the next profile will automatically kick in and stop the previous.
Also, does putting the phone in standby or shutting it down have any effect on the profile??
I'm sorry in advance if i'm asking very basic questions, i've just been searching for a long period of time, and i usually can't find a specific answer to my question. So I decided I would spend the time to actually discuss MY problem, with hope someone can help. Again, sorry for any inconvienence or redudant questions.
TazMan1688 said:
As much as i'm sure overclocking the device may help, especially in my case. I'm just not sure if its worth the risk. Kind of hard to explain to Tmobile why the phone decided to overheat.
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I have a german T-Mobile MDA Vario (= HTC Wizard) and I'm overclocking it permanently with OmapClock and SmartSKey. There is no overheating as far as I can say/feel. I can speed up to 264 MHz (original = 180 MHz). If I try more, the device softresets itself without any damage or loss of data. It's a kind of security mechanism. Of course, battery life is a little bit shorter when overclocking it. But I'm sure, slightly overclocking doesn't damage the device! Maybe the lifetime of the device will be a bit shorter, lets say 6 months in 5 years, but you won't realize that, because you won't be using your device in 5 years. You will sure own some other phone when the CPU dies. Together with the tool "FreeUp RAM" (comes with SKTools), I can reach a comfortable speed for everyday use. But never forget: The Wizard IS quite slow, compared with other devices. You can find smart workarounds for that, but don't close your eyes on that fact.
For running any GPS navigation tools I would consider buying not a Wizard, but a much faster device, if you would ask me. I'm using my Wizard only for addresses (~ 700 items), calendar (~ 1200 items) etc., and without overclocking and using a program like Pocket Informant 2005, that would be an annoying, maybe impossible thing. At the beginning, I had to wait almost 10-15 seconds until e.g. the month overview was created. Switch to the following month - wait again. Choose a specific day - wait again. Oh my god! That needed more patience than I had.
Are you running a basic install without all the phone networks customisation bloat?
you can do this by hard resetting (you will loose data doing this) and then doing a softreset when the customisation dialogue pops up after setting time zone etc.
this will speed things up over an install with tmobiles bloatware. I run tomtom and my device is in general as reponsive as the magician it replaces.
good luck with your phone
R
So guys based on your opinions and experience is it worth for me to get the MDA or should I go with a different carrier and a XV/PPC-6700 ?
Hi yozh,
I don't know the 6700-device at all. Maybe we don't have it here in good old Germany, or maybe under a differnt name. Does it have a bigger display (better for navigation)? Does it have a faster CPU? Then take that one! In my eyes I would never like to use the Wizard for navigation. It's only a better phone, not more, not less. For all other purposes I would buy a bigger machine. I do not want to talk bad about my own device, I have bought it and I use it and it's OK for the everyday things I do with it. It has nothing to do with "I'm proud of my device", like some people seem to be here. It's a phone, man, not a Ferrari or a Rolex. You would tell yourself lies, if you would call the Wizard a powerful device. I had a Palm Tungsten T5 before, and THIS is a powerful device. 2600 items in the calendar (true!), and the reaction time was half a second if you tap on the screen! You can go and have a coffee if you do that on a Wizard.
Just think about it. If you buy a Wizard, try it for a day and then write to me what you think about that phone.
Mh. My english should be better, I know.
Just my 2 Cents!
Hi well the 6700 is the apache I belive and the CPU is 416mhz but its not a "dual core" everything else screen adn such is pretty much the same. Thanks for the reply
SO any one on this forums can recoment apache over MDA ?
yozh said:
Hi,
Im looking to get the Tmobile USA MDA, but after reading posts like this Im alittle afraid.
I need to run TOMTOM on this device and thinking that this might bring the device to a halt. Now Im starting to think that maybe I should get the 6700. Please let me know what you found out about making MDA faster. Thank you.
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See my posts on http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=48448 regarding processor speeds and TomTom.
Wow really TOMTOM runs better on the MDA then on a 400mhz DELL ? Then Im set defenatly getting the MDA, I like GSM network provide3rs better anyway and plus there are so much choices with the phones. I wish I was able to aford the JASJAS that looks really good.
Also don't forget that when you 'close' an appliation it does not really close, it just goes in to background, thus slowing the system down.
Check out your running processes and close all the ones that are not needed or load an app that really closed things.
TazMan1688 said:
1. The MDA came with the default Tmobile theme which works fine in portrait & in landscape, as well as the default blue Windows theme.
However, I have tried to install multiple themes(including some from microsoft themeselves) and i have one annoying error! Whenever I use an "installed" theme, the portrait screen looks fine, but when I open the keyboard...there are two large greyish/white gaps on the side of the theme.
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Themes built for portrait screens look wrong in landscape view. Easy solution: build a theme that works in landscape view. The Guava Bubbles theme works fine in both because the background image is larger than portrait size.
TazMan1688 said:
4. My girlfriend has a sidekick, and I LOVE the feature of being able to set phone profiles for specific times of the day. Especially during school, it'll go silent, and the second we are out, its back on normal. I have downloaded PZP to try and fix this loss of luxury. However, I personally don't find the program to be very consistent. Sometimes, it seems as if say my "school" profile is fully functioning, while other times, it really doesnt. Call me crazy, but I have taken a shot in the dark and ventured to say that if one touches the volume button on the phone while the phone is on a specific profile...it will throw it out of its cycle. If anyone has some hints/comments/suggestions of their own on this program or other favorites...I would love to hear from you.
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I use PPC-Profiles-Pro, but you can't slave this to a time. Besides, I'd rather just put it on Silent mode by holding the connection manager button for three seconds (top left side button). Otherwise I use PPC Profiles to switch from Work (BT) to Home (Wifi, no BT) to Sleep (No Wifi, no BT, no email alerts or reminders, just ringer). Walking into a theater, I just go to silent mode.
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Also don't forget that when you 'close' an appliation it does not really close, it just goes in to background, thus slowing the system down.
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I know. I'm using MagicButton. And OmapClock with SmartSKey. And FreeUp RAM. In deed, I do almost EVERYTHING to make my device run faster.

Bluetooth working? Got limitations?

Hello all . . . need I say it? But, I'm new. Not just to this forum, but also to pda/smart phones.
I got an O2 XDA Mini S yesterday and began playing. Firstly, quick basic question, are all these the same thing:- i-mate, K-JAM, HTC Wizard and O2 XDA Mini S?
OK, next, I've been reading some sites today and one of the most repetitive things I've found is the recommendation to remove the O2 software from my device - on the basis that it is causing it to run slowly. But, I haven't found that to be the case, but remember I'm new to these toys.
I also came across Magic Button for closing apps properly, not just hiding them.
Lastly, before I move on to the subject of this post - can someone clarify the difference between a hard reset and a soft reset. In particular, if I do a hard reset, do I loose eveyone from my Contacts?
But, here is the question that relates to the subject:-
I turned on bluetooth and tried to send a picture from a Samsung D500 to the XDA Mini, but no luck. I also tried with a Samsung E720, no luck there either. Lastly, I also tried with an Apple PowerBook G4 and it was unsuccessful also - but it was more informative - it basically suggested that the capability didn't appear to be there.
I did turn on bluetooth on all the devices and I also made the XDA Mini discoverable. The two phones could scan and find the XDA, as could the Apple, but neither of the phones could retain the name of the XDA in the list of previously identified devices (I hope that is clear what I mean). The Apple could retain the name, but still can't interact with it.
I have tried changing the COM ports round - ie COM 7 incoming COM 6 outgoing AND COM 6 incoming and COM 7 outgoing, but that didn't make any difference.
The most bizzare thing (not really all that bizzare I suppose) is that Infra-Red works, so I could transfer stuff (albeit awkwardly) from my old phone to the XDA.
I was wondering (probably stupidly) if the 02 software could be limiting the functionality associated with the bluetooth, or if Windows has restricted it to only be used with ActiveSync [I just can't think of any other reason for it not to work].
Any light that could be shed on this would be appreciated.
Cheers.
1. Yes they are all the same things.
2. The o2 software tends to be quite animated, this slows down the device a little, it also masks the way the phone was intended to be used. Its not really necessary which is why its best to remove it. Plus, it free's up memory for other stuff.
3. There is a lot of talk on these forums about different programs that can "really" close an app as opposed to "minimising" to the background. There are "for's" and "against" arguments regarding this. It is true that programs only minimise when you press the "x" button but it does state, er, somewhere, i think it was in one of the help files in the device, that memory is managed automatically by windows and that programs are shut automatically to make room for new ones if memory becomes low. So you shouldn't have to worry about running out of memory, also when minimised the programs appear quicker than if they had been shut down, usually from where you last were too. This can be a good or bad thing depending on the point of view of the user. However, from my point of view and i think i share this with many other users, i "feel better" knowing that a program shuts when i've finished with it and it will start from a common point when i next open it. I think this is more down to the fact that people are used to this than anything else.
The program i use for this purpose is called SmartSkey, made by one of the people on this forum,it can do either and you can have an exception list of apps that minimise only, which is quite useful. Also it makes navigating the device easier with one hand, which is REALLY handy, it may be worth looking into.
4. A hard reset will make your device appear exactly how it did when you first switched it on. Anything at all that was on there will be gone, so yes you will lose your contacts. There are 3rd party applications you can use that can back up the whole device though. A soft reset just restarts the device and nothing is lost. Its equivelent to restarting a windows PC as opposed to Re-formatting one.
5. As regards you bluetooth problem, the only thing i can think of is that i have noticed that the device needs to actually be "ON", not in "sleep mode" or obviously "OFF", in order to successfully receive files via bluetooth. If it is in sleep mode then devices can see it but can't connect. I can honestly say i've had no problems as you describe with bluetooth names and stuff on mine.
Sorry i can't help you more with the bluetooth, but i hope the other info was of help to you. Enjoy your new toy, they are very customisable and as a result of which can be very annoying too. :wink:
Be prepared for late nights and hair loss, else, ignorance is bliss
Thanks for the reply Clivectmob. Very informative.
I've been playing again. This time I sent a picture from the XDA to the Samsung E720 and I was successful, but it doesn't seem to want to work the other way around . . . very strange.
I might bring it back and see if they can figure it out.
If anyone else fancies a shot at a solution, just fire away, I'll take any suggestions.
Again, thanks Clivectmob
Last question.
If I take the O2 software off of this, can I return it to factory settings by doing a hard reset?
Yes you can, as I said, it will be as it was when you first switched it on.
All that software is stored on a hidden ROM on the device, when you hard reset it goes through a customization sequence afterwards where it puts it all back on. One trick is to wait until it displays the customization message, then pull out the battery. Switch back on and it will not customize it, but then you need to manually configure all your conection settings and so on, so you need to be reasonably up on the use of them for that.

[IDEA/DEV] OnStar-style crash response

In the US we have a system available in some cars called OnStar. The system, among many other things, is able to detect a crash and automatically contact emergency services. I guess cell phones are cutting into their profit margin because they've started running radio advertisements saying "What if you're in an accident and you can't reach your phone?"
Well that got me thinking... what if you can't reach your phone? And that gave me an idea... we can make a "clone" of OnStar.
Details
Many of our phones have G-Sensors. There is already an app out there to measure acceleration and G-Force.
We can create an app that you run in the car (perhaps hooked up with a car kit, windshield mount, etc). The app monitors acceleration/deceleration and G-Forces. When it detects a crash (instant deceleration and/or huge spike in G-Force), it plays a loud warning tone and displays a large "Cancel" button. If the cancel button is not pressed within a certain time period (15, 20, 30 seconds), it automatically calls 911 (or equivalent emergency number) and turns on speakerphone.
I can start the development of this myself, but certain things (e.g. the deceleration/G-Force measurement) I will need help with.
Before I start development I would like to gauge how much interest there would be in something like this.
I think it's a wornderful idea!
I can contribuite with the development if you need some help, but for the mathematics I suggest to contact some developer who already worked with such stuffs.
Marshall
The idea is good, but should be activated by user (i know, if he forgets...) : Imagine the problem if the device in in a suitcase or attache case, and the bag fall down (or is striked... )... The emergencies will be called just for a falling of bag... and the cancel button won't be seen...
I think this should be enabled (maybe by a profiler like G-profile or SBSH PhoneWeaver ???)
Anyway ,the idea is good !
that's definitely an excellent idea guys !!!!
I'm looking forward to this And if you need any help on the graphics, I can help you maybe
Surely a nice Idea.
To prevent false alarms a few other things could be taken into account, like sound level - If there is a sudden increase in sound level (crash whatever) or if it detected a "crash" it requires you shouting / using some voice command like features or whatever.
This is an phenomenal idea! Please do it. You guys could actually save lives with something like this. How many software ideas can actually save your life. Not sure if Onstar does this, but maybe have feature where, after it calls emergency assistance, it then calls your emergency contacts with message stating you have been in an accident and gives them your location if you have GPS enabled device.

can I bar numbers for nuisance callers?

I'm on O2 in the UK, and since Christmas, I have been irritated by calls every couple of weeks from two or three numbers. They will ring a dozen times over the course of an hour and all I get is a slow beep beep beep when I answer. It may sound minor but it is driving me up the wall. There is no means of finding out who is doing it, I have Googled and Googled - all it shows up is these are well known nuisance calls and others suffer the same.
What can I do - is there some means of barring those particular numbers? Can someone recommend some third party software which would do the trick?
I have registered with TPS, but it makes no difference.
Any suggestions?
TIA
rjstep3
Download something called Magicall.
thanks, already downloaded and I'll give it a try.
rjstep3
I also found a free alternative, http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-call-firewall-v1-4.html
Maybe you could test this as well (since you have plenty of test opportunities) and let us know how that works
magicall is my first choice. it's able to block calls silently
Call firewall works great on my hd2. Been looking for a while for a call blocker.
Doesnt ring, but lights up the phone, and gives me the missed call notification.
No idea how it will handle blocking sms, but we can wait and see.
For free software, does brilliantly
I've gone and loaded Magicall now, so will try that first.
The nuisance callers only call every two weeks or so, and since I have had this fortnight's quota of nuisance calls today - sigh - I'm going to have to wait a couple of weeks before seeing if it does the business.
thanks for the suggestions anyways
rjstep3
being the trial on magicall 10days, it may not last until next time
OK - Plan B: load Magicall on my Touch HD in time for the next attack of nuisance calls and use the freeware option on the HD2!!
rjstep3
I decided to buy Magicall - it seems to do more than the freeware product plus starts automatically on reboot.
Just had a series of nuisance calls and it worked like a dream.
rjstep3
you could call O2 and ask them very nicely to block the numbers and they will normally oblige without hesitation. If had seen this thread sooner i would have suggested it and maybe saved you some cash but it may help future people searching for the answer.
M3PH said:
you could call O2 and ask them very nicely to block the numbers and they will normally oblige without hesitation. If had seen this thread sooner i would have suggested it and maybe saved you some cash but it may help future people searching for the answer.
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O2won't do that - they say it is impossible because they do not keep a record of numbers in so cannot block calls.
The whole nuisance call thing is very vexing - there is in practical terms nothing you can do about it. TPS won't investigate individual complaints, Ofcom will just take a record of your complaint and won't investigate individual complaints, the Information Commissioner's Office won't investigate unless you can say who it is who is bugging you, which of course you can't, it is either caller unknown or just a number. Very vexing as I say - I am seriously tempted to take it further.
rjstep3
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O2won't do that - they say it is impossible because they do not keep a record of numbers in so cannot block calls.
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If they don't keep a record of the numbers then how do they manage to connect any calls in the first place? i think you've been fobbed off there mate but i'm not surprised. We are talking about a network that house all their primary systems, without any redundency, in one building. I think you will remember what happened about 2 months ago now concerning said building, a builder, his shovel and a power cable.
All good points MP3H - but that is what they told me.
Actually Ofcom told me to persist and that the person handling the call wouldn't help and I would have to write in and that sort of thing is handled at a senior level - sort of like protection for VIPS and celebs and that sort of thing. I wanted instant relief, a not painful experience of writing to my mobile operator - and we all know how protracted and painful that can be ...
You could well be right - I can't believe that technology cannot bar a series of numbers, it must be possible.
rjstep3
I got MagiCall for the same reasons and I can honestly say it was worth buying... does calls by Known numbers, Unknown numbers, contacts etc plus does the same for texts... you can decide what is done and I really like the way it can deal with those who with hold their caller ID, it just hangs up on them with slightly annoying beep at their end.... defo worth the investment..
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plus starts automatically on reboot.
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for that, you can add the .lnk to the program in windows\startup, anyway I also checked out the complete feature list of magicall, and it completely outsmarts the freeware program

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