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voice dial

Hi to all just like to ask how do i make voice dial calls when the xda executive flip cover is closed i tried andd it did not work

you need to have at least one entry in Voice speed dial, and should not have the buttons locked. (which is a bit dangerous since there are a lt of buttons to be pressed inadvertedly..)
Alternatively, use the BT headset call/end button to launch the voice speed dial. Obviously BT needs to be on (blue LED flashing)

Hi lutz
I thought the same but even with the buttons not locked it doesn't work on mine. Still keep having to open the lid an inch or so :x
Can anyone confirm if it should definately work with the buttons enabled (start, settings, buttons, lock, do not lock buttons)

screen off while music plays using headsets

I know this old and is a common problem but have searched Google, XDA-Developers, Xpansys and other forums without a working solution...
I have the TYTN II... when playing music either WMP or HTC Audio Manager the screen only dims. Side power button only dims and will NOT shut screen off from any application while music playing. The button works when music is not playing or headphones not plugged in. I even tried my bluetooth stereo headset and same problem while playing music.
I tried other apps like SPB PocketPlus (screen toggle), MortPlayer and PSshutXP with button assignments as well as a few other suggested "fixes" with no success. The results are the same. Even the power off buttons in these programs only dim my screen.
This used to work (side power button) but after installing some apps I noticed this problem. Unfortunately can't pinpoint exactly when it started. Not sure if they are the culprits. Apps that were installed...
walking hotspot
vsdraw
phonex
pocket mechanic
miriam webster
I also unistalled Phonex because I thought it was causing my phone to shutdown but later found out my battery is heading for the graveyard (almost 1.5yrs). I later reinstalled Phonex.
I did find a reg fix to keep music playing while off but without headset. Once a headset is plugged in or BT connected, then screen only dims.
wav1=0 in System\CurrentControlSet\...\Unattended key
UnattendedPlayback=1 in Software\Microsoft\Media Player\Preferences key
I have spent at least 12 solid hours over the past week looking for a fix with no working solution. I really don't want to resort to ROM flash since I may not be able to re-install some important apps. Anyways... anybody with a registry (or other) fix on this?
PLEEEEASE help!!! I travel intensively and listen to audio teachings while on the go.

TYTN II screen off solved!!!
Praise the Lord!!! found a solution that works! ...just can't remember the post anymore where I found this answer to give credit to the guy...
Well, just put this little screen saver .exe file on your device somewhere and then would be best to put a shortcut in the StartMenu. When you want to turn the screen off (i.e. during playback) then go to Start Menu and click the link. Works like a charm.
View attachment Scrsaver.zip

I use psShutXP to turn off my screen for problems like that. It does similar things, but also contains button to soft reset as well as turn off the screen.

coreplayer has the option built in and is a better player as well
you can assign "blank screen" to any hardware button
i assigned it to the space bar as i have one of my hardware buttons bring up the input panel
works with bluetooth and btaudiotoggle
if audio is the main goal...coreplayer should be your answer

i just use s2p (slide2play)
LOVE IT!!!!!
plus i use s2u (slide2unlock)
so when I start up my music.. hit the power button and music stays running but device turns off and locks... grab phone and hit power button you can control the player but not dial out or anything until you slide to unlock again....

screen only dims when playing music
The screensaver fix works but found out (in the dark) that the screen only goes black and not off. There is still a faint back light so some power is still being consumed. Has anyone found a registry fix?
All these other options listed in this post still only dim my screen while headphones plugged in. It works well when no headphones in use... There must be a registry key I can edit.

Pressing call button in Manila ROMs redials last number? Oversensitive??

Hi!
I've experienced this problem on a variety of Manila ROMs (Rafyvitto, Arto, UFE).
(I don't know if it's an issue with non-Manila ROMs as I haven't tried them)
(Since it's not related to a specific ROM, I'm posting here than in the particular ROM threads)
When I press the call button, it almost always starts redialling the last number.
What I would like it to do (and what I think should be the default) is to go the phone screen (same as pressing phone softbutton on Manila Home) - and give you an option to dial a number...
Does anyone else have this trigger happy call button?
Any suggestion for fixes?
Thanks
/Sifaan

it's a known problem with the htc phone canvas in our device.
You can use ae button plus and assign the call button to take you to the phone screen. It works fine like that

kostaskodes said:
it's a known problem with the htc phone canvas in our device.
You can use ae button plus and assign the call button to take you to the phone screen. It works fine like that
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Thanks for the tip. Works perfect now!

Conflicts with bluetooth headset
sifaan said:
Thanks for the tip. Works perfect now!
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Seems like I was a bit hasty here... it works fine with the keyboard, but the remapping also affects my bluetooth headset - with this setting, I can't answer a call by pressing the button on my bluetooth headset (because it is interpreted to run phone app rather than answer the call).
I mainly use bluetooth headset when driving, so it kind of defeats the point if I have to pick up the phone to answer the call...
any ideas... please....??
/Sifaan

Tips on Using Tab as Phone

Friends,
I would like to start a collection of tips on actually USING the Tab as a phone (full time). I will start off with some very obvious tips, and hope for your input.
1. Use a Bluetooth headset (or something like the LG HBM-700 Style-i Bluetooth Headset Pen)
2. Add "Direct Dial" shortcuts to your home screen to connect you to specific contacts with one click (hold down on the home screen, select Shortcut, then select Direct Dial).
Desired: The ability to bring up the phone by simply pressing in a special combination one of the (very few!) hardware buttons on the device (such as the Volume button)
Desired: The ability to get rid of the lock screen all together, so that when I turn on the Tab right away I am at my home screen without needing to "slide to unlock".
Desired: The ability to make the Tab car-friendly... I would like to easily use it while driving (with a bluetooth headset) without purchasing a car mount. Does the Tab have "Car Mode" like other Android devices?
Your input is much appreciated!

There are several apps that eliminate the need for a lock screen. I use this free one and it works very well on the Tab. When you push the power button the home screen is displayed, no unlock to worry about.
http://market.android.com/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock
The Tab does support Car mode without the dock, install the Car Home app from the posting below and add a shortcut to your home screen, when you are in the car just launch the Car Home app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922601
There are other third party car apps available in the Marketplace that are more customizable than the Samsung app, one of the more popular ones is Car Dock Home v3.
http://market.android.com/details?id=net.cwfk.ig88.carhome3

I'm not sure if this is in the spirit of the original post, but I've been using Skype quite successfully with my Sprint Galaxy Tab and a corded headset. Although it works without the headset, I prefer not to broadcast both sides of my conversation throughout the room.
I read somewhere (maybe here?) that Skype is working on being able to use the forward facing camera for two-way video but after seeing myself, I'd just as soon not.
I'm not sure why I need to be able to use my SGT as a phone, but hey, what are toys for, if not to play?

Unfortunately I have no experience with Skype on the Tab, but I'd like to thank the second poster for his links to the Car App and other useful stuff.
Keep it coming!
SDW90808 said:
I'm not sure if this is in the spirit of the original post, but I've been using Skype quite successfully with my Sprint Galaxy Tab and a corded headset. Although it works without the headset, I prefer not to broadcast both sides of my conversation throughout the room.
I read somewhere (maybe here?) that Skype is working on being able to use the forward facing camera for two-way video but after seeing myself, I'd just as soon not.
I'm not sure why I need to be able to use my SGT as a phone, but hey, what are toys for, if not to play?
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I also would like to figure out how to set the Tab into Silent mode so that when it rings it does not even vibrate... but selectively, without having to go into the Settings menu every time.

After using the Tab as my primary phone for one week I must admit defeat. I admin defeat probably not for a reason you could guess...
Carrying the Tab in a jeans pocket regularily causes BACKPAIN! It took me all of one week to realize that when I have the Tab in my jeans pocket my leg muscles seem to be pressured in a strange way which causes me to sit and walk a bit crooked... which quickly casues backpain! The problem seems the be the constant pressure against my leg.
I am sorry to admit defeat, I really wanted to use the Tab for all my tasks.

Get looser jeans :-} ????

Get a small messenger bag to hold the tab, it is not that difficult.

I have the problems of carrying the tab around as well. I ended up purchasing the blue tooth from samsung Modus 3500. I was amazed at how well the music quality is streamed, and the freedom of walking away from it up stair to down stair

is anyone else missing the "new PBX linked to my GV" button on the sipdroid home screen??

no my sipdriod app is still working ...i cant wait until 2.3 ....it adds voip to our tabs ..which will be nice ...

mail_e60 said:
I also would like to figure out how to set the Tab into Silent mode so that when it rings it does not even vibrate... but selectively, without having to go into the Settings menu every time.
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That is simple, if you swipe your finger from the notification bar downwards, it opens a slide out drawer where you can press the Silent button on top. That silences your phone until you go back and press the Silent button again.
Cheers,

its wierd, when i put sipdroid on my droid x the gv setup button is at the homescreen... but not on my tab?!

nvm it doesnt show up on my DX anymore either?!

I have the following issues:
1. I can't get GV to verify my number using sipdroid because of no DMTF! which makes it hard to be used as a phone these days with all automated screens you goo through before talking to a person
2. I have 3 old bluetooth headsets but none of them worked with my tab

nice, appreciate this

Headphone music control?

Anyone figured how to use the bundled headphones to control the playlist?
I can't get next/previous to work even once. I installed Sony's SmartKey which helped a bit (JAYS remote is quite a miss, and Headset control Pro is virtual 99% miss).
Coming from SE's Wxxx and Xperia series as my previous phones for some 4 years, I find this to be... unacceptable.
TIA.
I can't find any useful google result on this topic. Most sites report only Play/pause, not next/previous. I only noticed 2 threads mention next/previous but one died, and one was "hey, it works all of a sudden".

I use "Headset Button Controller" by Christoph Kober (paid app) and works ok. 2 taps next and 3 taps previous and restore volume on headset plug in. These are the ones i use, it has many more.

GhostiNv said:
I use "Headset Button Controller" by Christoph Kober (paid app) and works ok. 2 taps next and 3 taps previous and restore volume on headset plug in. These are the ones i use, it has many more.
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Tried it - but it is not accurate also
It is as if the button has some sort of mechanical delay?

Do elaborate on "not accurate also"
I press the button 2 / 3 times with a ~0.5 sec delay between presses. Did you go in the advanced setting on Click speed ? I have it set to medium.

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Do elaborate on "not accurate also"
I press the button 2 / 3 times with a ~0.5 sec delay between presses. Did you go in the advanced setting on Click speed ? I have it set to medium.
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I tried Slow/Very slow, Medium and Very Fast just in case. In all cases, it either doesn't detect 3 clicks (does nothing) or it detects it as a single click.
(I reckon it could be detecting it as several single clicks, just taking time to respond - instead of Previous it does Start/stop).
Also, even when it works, the Previous does a Rewind, not a Previous, unless the player is stopped.
A Previous (2x) instead rewinds and does previous, but that is noticed as a double previous literally (i.e. I can tell it rewinds, tries to play the song, but goes to Previous again).
I donno how to tell if the headset might be broken or something else is wrong, since I have no other to test with

Any other ideas?