TEAM,
I have been looking for answering machine for my HTC, Imate unfortunately I never come across this. I any one in the forum or developer of software for mobile can develop this or is it not possible. We have many software in market and many developer but I don't see why is not been develop.
Looking forward your comments and wishing every one in this forum
Happy New Year and All The best
It's called voice mail and it comes with pretty much every phone plan on earth. That's why there's no development for such a product - there is no need for it.
Lidberg said:
It's called voice mail and it comes with pretty much every phone plan on earth. That's why there's no development for such a product - there is no need for it.
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answering machine isnt like voicemail, with answering machine you could listen to the caller leaving a message, just as you would on a home answering machine, then pick up if you wanted, I had that option in my old sprint flip phone sanyo 4500.
Lidberg said:
It's called voice mail and it comes with pretty much every phone plan on earth. That's why there's no development for such a product - there is no need for it.
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Yeah and with every phone plan on earth, it is very restricted unless you are willing to pay a fortune to the provider.
iggy said:
Yeah and with every phone plan on earth, it is very restricted unless you are willing to pay a fortune to the provider.
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Restricted how? I have AT&T and VM is included for free. I can check it from anywhere very easily. It does exactly what I want it to do.
with htc there seem to be a pretty steap deviding between pda and phone when it comes to speakers
do a search for requests for recording conversations
do a search for answering machine
do a search for getting the "phone" speaker to work with skype and other VOIP
it seem to be a hardware design issue
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Restricted how? I have AT&T and VM is included for free. I can check it from anywhere very easily. It does exactly what I want it to do.
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Canada for instance, don't know about other countries, you either pay $7-10 for three VMs or pay 15 or more for a few more, so no it is not always included in the plan.
here voice mail is included in all subscriptions i believe
never heard of anybody having to pay extre for it
Rudegar said:
here voice mail is included in all subscriptions i believe
never heard of anybody having to pay extre for it
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Unlike other countries where little competion exists but carriers are intent on providing the maximum services, Canadian providers are exceptionally greedy. They've got the cash cow all to themselves and milking every last drop out of it. Hopefully this will change soon...
Rudegar said:
here voice mail is included in all subscriptions i believe
never heard of anybody having to pay extre for it
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Unfortunately not all countries are built the same (mind you prices have gone down - but still not included), all providers in Canada are about the same, see below:
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Is there a VOIP application with Video support available for Windows Mobile?
The new Skype still doesn't support this.
Yes there is, tivi uses standard SIP and VOIP protocols, you can for example call someone on other sip accounts with tivi. Also take a look at the following post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=458257
Looks like there's nothing stable out for it yet if I read the post under the link.
Wierd, I'd think that this is the future of communicating.
All these Phones with camera's and wifi and no video chat app?
Deadbeef said:
Looks like there's nothing stable out for it yet if I read the post under the link.
Wierd, I'd think that this is the future of communicating.
All these Phones with camera's and wifi and no video chat app?
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Don´t forget that most providers don´t want this and most sold cellphones ar bought with a contract of one of these providers. Furthermore, some providers in europe don´t allow VoIP via 3d/HSDPA. So there is simply nearly no market except for some nerds like us
As your providers hotline would answer: "Simply use the build in video-call"
Flanders said:
Don´t forget that most providers don´t want this and most sold cellphones ar bought with a contract of one of these providers. Furthermore, some providers in europe don´t allow VoIP via 3d/HSDPA. So there is simply nearly no market except for some nerds like us
As your providers hotline would answer: "Simply use the build in video-call"
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Well, regardless of what providers may or may not want, this question is still about the software.
Nobody can forbid me to use Wifi (hotspots) to use this functionality.
And I'm definitly looking towards the future. I believe video communication is going to be a standard.
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..I believe video communication is going to be a standard.
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So were we told around year 2000 as UMTS/3G came on the table. Today it works but nearly no one uses it. I don´t think it will change with VoIP in the mobile sector. People don´t want it.
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OK we do like it. But even we don´t need it really. It´s just for fun. The other thing is Vid-oIP from Netbooks to hold connection to People (loved ones) who are maybe overseas.
For example, Apple irgnored these function completely when construction iPhone 2 (3g). So their analysts came to the result that the marked is not interested.
Deadbeef, yes I am also looking for this kind of application, sitting in a cafe and video-chat with other pc-skype people...
Greetings, xda-developers! I've been lurking the forums for a little while, probably since Cupcake was rumored back in December. Nice to meet all of you instead of hiding in the shadows.
Anyway, I have a question. I have a rooted G1 with TheDude's Cupcake 1.1, which obviously does not come with MyFaves. I've thought of switching my plan to a MyFaves plan because I've been wasting minutes talking to a lot of the same people. My question is, Can I have the MyFaves plan without the MyFaves application? And if so, would I just set the 5 numbers up through Customer Service? I've searched high and low for the myfaves.apk but I've yet to find it.
Thanks in advance!
You can also set your myfaves on the my.t-mobile website too, from what i've read. I wouldn't know as I am not on a myfaves plan.
That's what I was thinking too, but does T-Mo recognize it if the app isn't present? Oh, and I just checked my account online, and it looks like I already have MyFaves but I don't have a MyFaves plan. Under the monthly usage it shows:
Whenever Minutes
Messages
MyFaves
Mobile to Mobile
Night & Weekend
All the other ones show correct usage and the MyFaves bracket says "Used - 0. Remaining - Unlimited"
Did I get a free gift from T-Mobile?
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Can I have the MyFaves plan without the MyFaves application?
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Yes, however many customer services reps will claim that you cannot. They aren't lying to you but a lot of the documentation they use can lead them astray in the answers department.
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And if so, would I just set the 5 numbers up through Customer Service?
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No. You do it through the my.t-mobile.com web portal. Log in (register if you haven't already) and you'll see a "Mobile Life" section on the upper right of the page with a pull down for MyFaves management.
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I've searched high and low for the myfaves.apk but I've yet to find it.
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You will not find it legally. The MyFaves apk is a proprietary T-Mobile application.
uberingram said:
You will not find it legally. The MyFaves apk is a proprietary T-Mobile application.
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Actually you can't find it period, atleast not in a version compatible with Android 1.5. You'll have to wait another 1-2 weeks for T-Mo US to release the 1.5 update for that.
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Actually you can't find it period
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I only said that because some know it all would surely post something along the lines of "LOL NOOB. I HAZ IT!" *attach*
uberingram said:
I only said that because some know it all would surely post something along the lines of "LOL NOOB. I HAZ IT!" *attach*
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Haha yeah.
All the other ones show correct usage and the MyFaves bracket says "Used - 0. Remaining - Unlimited"
Did I get a free gift from T-Mobile?
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Unfortunately, nope. It shows up as a line entry, but the actual provisioning of your 5 faves is inaccessible unless you upgrade to a myfaves plan. As uberingram pointed out above, it's in the My Services -> MobileLife section of the webpage. The layout of the webpage is a mess, but I guess this is really just par for the course for a mobile carrier (I also had Cingular/ATT for a few years, and it was just as bad)
just to confirm..
Hi guys, I wanted to clarify something in regards to the question asked in this thread. I've been lurking about since I first heard of the hero build haykuro is working on following that thread. I have not rooted my G1 but after seeing the videos I'm definitly tempted should that build ever release. My only concern with rooting is the lose of myfaves, would hate to think what it would do to my bill lol. So for my own peace of mind if I understand you guys even without having the myfaves app on my phone I can still use it so long as I have it set up through the tmobile site correct?
Koshuu said:
So for my own peace of mind if I understand you guys even without having the MyFaves app on my phone I can still use it so long as I have it set up through the tmobile site correct?
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I thought the same thing when I went over to JF1.5 build. Since then I have been able to go to T-Mob's website and look at my MyFaves contacts and make changes as well. So to answer your question, yes you do get to call the 5 people in your MyFaves for free, even though the app is not on your phone.
yeah I use to have a 8525 and my girlfriend has a 8925 both from ATT, and myfavs worked on them. So if it will work on a non T-Mobile phone, it will work on the G1 without the app.
Awesome, thank you both for the reply. It was the biggest thing on my mind I thought I would lose it, guess I don't need to worry about it anymore then. Thanks again, I appreciate the quick responses
Yes, thank you all for the quick replies. I'm going to switch my plan. Another question though, and I may have to call T-Mo for this one
Once I change my plan, do they prorate it and does it take effect immediately or on the next billing cycle?
if I remeber correctly its the next billing cycle.
3 (UK) have just announced they are to start selling the HTC Hero, which will be bundled with 2 free years of Spotify premium.
More info here: http://www.three.co.uk/Internet_Services/Spotify
This is good news for me as I'm a 3 customer on an unlocked Hero. Hopefully we'll get the 3 skype application on android too!
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere or is old news :S
Yeah I was about to post this too! Hopefully we should get the Skype app for our Heros as well! But let's hope 3 does allow us to use Skype as they would on their own Hero handset. You never know.
@cambria83 and @ alphabanker
Just in case if you are not aware, I and possibly some more users are already using Skype on 3 network as we would on 3's "skype compatible" phones.
There is a thread within Dream Application or search for iskoot for skype
Post your Qs if you need help.
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@cambria83 and @ alphabanker
Just in case if you are not aware, I and possibly some more users are already using Skype on 3 network as we would on 3's "skype compatible" phones.
There is a thread within Dream Application or search for iskoot for skype
Post your Qs if you need help.
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As a matter of interest, why use iSkoot instead of Skype Lite? Neither are "true" VOIP products, and I presume that neither is able to take advantage of 3's free "Skype to Skype"?
Regards,
Dave
Damn, beat me to report this news!
Its certainly good news and according to http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/10/20/238204/unlimited-spotify-music-on-3s-htc-hero-handset.htm it says that the package includes "free skype-to-skype calls" -- I guess a working "iSkoot" (or something similar) is coming out for android!
@foxmeister, you are right that neither is a true VOIP software, but iSkoot calls a special voice number to give you free skype-to-skype calls (but at the moment, iSkoot isn't calling that special number!)
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As a matter of interest, why use iSkoot instead of Skype Lite? Neither are "true" VOIP products, and I presume that neither is able to take advantage of 3's free "Skype to Skype"?
Regards,
Dave
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I use Sipdroid for Sip calls and "iskoot for skype" for skype calls. iSkoot for Skype works like normal skype for mobile and can make or receive calls from online skype contacts using data.
Yes, I must say that iSkoot for Skype as is, will use your minutes or credits so for most people it is not a viable solution but for those who are 3 PAYG or contract users can use it for free but the solution is a workround as mentioned in the "iskoot for skype" thread in Dream application section.
@tweedie, It works just like users have it on Nokias! But to push that .xml file the handset has to be rooted.
Edit: I just had a brief conversation with a 3 CS and was informed that Skype will be available, I have no idea if he was just assuming or advising me from the specs he might be quoting.
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I use Sipdroid for Sip calls and "iskoot for skype" for skype calls.
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Are you using Sipdroid with pbxes.com? I had Sipdroid up and running "direct" on my G1 with my Vonage softphone account, but with the Hero it seems to register ok (indicator "led" goes green) and after about 10 seconds yellow disconnects and registers again. It does this continually making it unusable at present.
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@tweedie, It works just like users have it on Nokias! But to push that .xml file the handset has to be rooted.
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There is another way if you don't have a rooted device (details at #9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=546178)
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Are you using Sipdroid with pbxes.com? I had Sipdroid up and running "direct" on my G1 with my Vonage softphone account, but with the Hero it seems to register ok (indicator "led" goes green) and after about 10 seconds yellow disconnects and registers again. It does this continually making it unusable at present.
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Dave
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Hi,
Yes with pbxes.org I tried with voxalot where I has 4 or 5 sip providers registered but voxalot wont work on sipdroid. Only one way audio.
It seems to work fine with pbxes. Mine is a free account I dont mind becoming a paid user but than I will expect them to deliver.
Skype is something new in latest sipdroid application but as far as I know no one has configured yet! There are some questions at the parent website sipdroid.org and click on users discussions.
Its amazing that no one from the core team led by Pascal has replied or offered any help.
On a sideline, Fring may be launching their client soon and could be followed by Nimbuzz and perhaps Octrotalk.
Regards.
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Hi,
On a sideline, Fring may be launching their client soon and could be followed by Nimbuzz and perhaps Octrotalk.
Regards.
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Nimbuzz is out on android now, but no idea if its has SIP stuff.
At present Nimbuzz offers chat only.
Nobody mentions anything about Spotify?
I think this package is nice in idea, but rather expensive at £35 per month for 24 months, plus £99.99 for the phone.
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Nobody mentions anything about Spotify?
I think this package is nice in idea, but rather expensive at £35 per month for 24 months, plus £99.99 for the phone.
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Yeah the price would put me off too! I'd be tempted by the monthly price if I didn't have to pay for the phone as well. I guess the price sort of covers the free spotify anyway!
I am due an upgrade on 3 at the moment, but I already bought a Hero and don't really know what to do.
I hope its possible that if you already on a 3 network, got a htc hero with premuim spotify account, then free download of music without it using your internet allowance would be do-able.
Guys, Im really struggling here....
I bought an unlocked HTC Hero a few weeks before 3 announced their package...
I'm not getting my head around the iSkoot workaround. I understand why I need to do it, to allow my handset to dial over the 3 network to the "magic" 3 mobile to allow a virtual sykpe to skype conversation, but I can't understand how to achieve it. I'd rather not root just now and there was a glimmer of hope in this thread mentioning that it was not necessary.
If anyone can help, it would be great and would make our wedding (on 1/10/10 does anyone else see the binary joke?!) next year easier to plan as we live in different countries right now.
Any help/suggestions would be gratefully received - feel free to PM.
Thanks
No need for iskoot stuff. Look on the market for 'skype for 3'. It's a proper Skype software for the 3 network
Don't get the joke. Isn't that binary for 1/2/2 which that date has gone?
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Yeah the price would put me off too! I'd be tempted by the monthly price if I didn't have to pay for the phone as well. I guess the price sort of covers the free spotify anyway!
I am due an upgrade on 3 at the moment, but I already bought a Hero and don't really know what to do.
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It's not really 'free' - both Orange and T-Mobile will do the Hero free on a £25 contract, and Spotify is £10 a month.
By sticking with T-Mo, I've saved the £100 upfront price of the phone, and I can cancel my Spotify at any time if I don't like it and just pay my basic £25 talk/text/internet fee. Oh, and I've been with 3 twice now since they started and their service is abysmal
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Guys, Im really struggling here....
I bought an unlocked HTC Hero a few weeks before 3 announced their package...
I'm not getting my head around the iSkoot workaround. I understand why I need to do it, to allow my handset to dial over the 3 network to the "magic" 3 mobile to allow a virtual sykpe to skype conversation, but I can't understand how to achieve it. I'd rather not root just now and there was a glimmer of hope in this thread mentioning that it was not necessary.
If anyone can help, it would be great and would make our wedding (on 1/10/10 does anyone else see the binary joke?!) next year easier to plan as we live in different countries right now.
Any help/suggestions would be gratefully received - feel free to PM.
Thanks
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I replied to your PM,
anyway there is a solution here Talkonaut 1.0 for Google's Android platform
Direct download link: https://get.talkonaut.com or visit
talkonaut.com
Had magicall on my WindowsMobile phone, which was retired recently.
I had it setup to add a "*67" to any telephone number I called that was not in my contacts list. Additionally, I had a "group" named "Blocked Calls" which it would add the *67 to as well.
Whenever I called a number and it would be blocked the phone would give 2 short "vibrations" to tell me the number was blocked.
I would LOVE to have a program like this for the droid..... provided it worked well enough. An on/off widget would be nice, but not needed.
I know an app like this would sell well in the 'droid market place..... hell, I'd gladly pay $20 to have something like this again.... it's very important to me.
Where I work we are not issued cell phones but we are required to have them (Sucks, Huh?)..... I don't like the average "joe" I call on my phone to get my mobile number.... However my family won't answer blocked calls.. Go figure
You should turn this into a BOUNTY, I would happily pay $10 to $20 for this app to any developer who can make it like magicall.
Anyone else that likes magicall hop on board...
OP and I are in for dough.
Why not sounds like it could be a decent app....
Well, so far it looks like a few people like Pie....
Any takers on the $$$ for this app?
Use Google Voice, give out Google Voice # works great for me
Lessthantito said:
Use Google Voice, give out Google Voice # works great for me
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Well, I've setup google voice on my droid... I've had the voice # for a while now infact. However, this would still not achieve what I'm looking for. I need my # to show up as blocked to people I call for security reasons.
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Well, so far it looks like a few people like Pie....
Any takers on the $$$ for this app?
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I could make it, but really $20 is too less for spending few weekends on it.
I can still mash something up for your particular need in one weekend. But If it needs to be a generic app which can meet a lot of requirements, then it will take good 3-4 weekends.
If you put it on the market you're sure to make more than $20 from it...
Its a solid app in Windows and does have a following...
If this is such a sure thing, why not pay a developer to create it and transfer ownership to you? You could sell it on the market yourself and rake in the dough.
id love to have magicall back too... one of the few apps i miss from the minmo days
I've been having problems with my phone 'dying', and from another thread kindly pointed out by WB it seems as though it could be a notification queue error (although it may also be a 2G/3G issue).
It appears that memmaid can help fix this notification queue problem. However, I've just been on their website and I'm not willing to pay the $24.99. Mainly because I think it absolutely sucks to have to pay for something to correct an issue that shouldn't be there in the first place. Partly also becasue I've come from an iphone that just works without all of these glitches (and may I add that there are 1000's of free apps, AND fixes if you jailbreak it and if you can get free solutions on one phone OS, why not them all, bloody microsoft ), and partly becasue I'm a northerner and don't like to part with cash lol.
Therefore, I'm wondering if there's a free alternative, or at least a cheaper alternative that will help correct the notification queue problem?
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I've been having problems with my phone 'dying', and from another thread kindly pointed out by WB it seems as though it could be a notification queue error (although it may also be a 2G/3G issue).
It appears that memmaid can help fix this notification queue problem. However, I've just been on their website and I'm not willing to pay the $24.99. Mainly because I think it absolutely sucks to have to pay for something to correct an issue that shouldn't be there in the first place. Partly also becasue I've come from an iphone that just works without all of these glitches (and may I add that there are 1000's of free apps, AND fixes if you jailbreak it and if you can get free solutions on one phone OS, why not them all, bloody microsoft ), and partly becasue I'm a northerner and don't like to part with cash lol.
Therefore, I'm wondering if there's a free alternative, or at least a cheaper alternative that will help correct the notification queue problem?
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http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
Toss3 said:
http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
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the download seems to be free im guessing you will need to activate it or somthing?
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the download seems to be free im guessing you will need to activate it or somthing?
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Been running it fine for 5 days now and nothing mentioning an activation fee has come up.
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http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/download.html
Doesn't say anything about a fee?
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Pretty sure it's a 15 day free trial, and then you'll have to pay
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Pretty sure it's a 15 day free trial, and then you'll have to pay
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Yeah just noticed that.. sucks that we have to pay for software that HTC should provide for messing up the device in the first place. The constant dropping of my 3G connection and the "dying" that requires a hardboot are driving me insane. This is definitely my last HTC device if WM 7 doesn't improve things.