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[CatchMe] Tool to communicate devices using GPS/SMS with no internet connection

DOWNLOAD
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REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 for Pocket PC or Smartphones
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5 Download from here
DESCRIPTION
This tool allows you to communicate mobile devices using your GPS and SMS messsages with no internet connection. You will be able to know how far is another phone/target and what direction you need to follow to reach it
Imagine the scenario... you are hiking with some friends in 2 different groups and later during that day you guys want to meet. How do you do that if you got a poor reception and you don't have an internet connection?
This is what happened to me a few days ago. I got signal only for a few seconds and when I tried to make a phone call it was dropped after a while because the quality was very bad.
This program allows you to add targets. You can request the position of these targets by sending a sms message.
If your PDA cannot send the message it will keep retrying every minute.
Once the other end gets the message, CatchMe will start the GPS automatically, get a fix and send a message back to the person who made the request. Again, if there are problems sending the message CatchMe will keep trying until success.
After getting the position of the target, you can start tracking and CatchMe will tell you how far your target is and what direction you need to follow.
OTHER FEATURES
- You can only receive requests from phones that have been added to your list. If you get a request from an unknown phone, the message will be discarded.
- You can also associate your current position to a target. This is useful if you want to mark a checkpoint to come back later. No SMS messages are sent at this point.
- In order to use this with another person, both persons need to run this program!
- You don't need to be tracking when using the program. You only need to do that when you are following a target.
- Auto Start and Stealth modes available
Notes
If you plan to test the program using only one phone, don't click on 'dismiss' when getting your own SMS message until CatchMe has processed the message, otherwise the message will be deleted before the program can access to it.
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I hope this program can be useful for some people!
Please leave your comments, suggestions and ideas here.
Have fun!
Regards

I just uploaded a new version that also gives you the the estimated time left to reach the target. It also shows kilometers/miles when the distance gets bigger.

Hi Staryon,
thanks for this new software! That's a really good idea. I wish I had today, because a friend of mine could not find us at the beach .
I eagerly look forward when most of my friend have a winmo phone. This tool is just perfect.

deuzeff said:
Hi Staryon,
thanks for this new software! That's a really good idea. I wish I had today, because a friend of mine could not find us at the beach .
I eagerly look forward when most of my friend have a winmo phone. This tool is just perfect.
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Thanks!
If this gets popular I may write compatible versions for regular phones (no windows mobile) so more people can use it.

Woo that would be awesome. But what do you mean by regular phones?

deuzeff said:
Woo that would be awesome. But what do you mean by regular phones?
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I mean to have a version of CatchMe that can run from phones that are not running Windows Mobile.
At this moment you can still request a position from a device running CatchMe from any phone just by sending the sms catchme|0

Some more information about how CatchMe works...
When CatchMe receives an SMS will check if the incoming number (for example +336abcdefghi )
CONTAINS any number that you have in the target list. For that reason, CatchMe will find the target if you have 06abcdefghi, abcdefghi or any other combination in the list. The reason is done this way is to avoid conflicts with prefixes.
On the other hand, when the program tries to send an SMS it will dial exactly what you see in the target list.

Hi,
staryon said:
When CatchMe receives an SMS will check if the incoming number (for example +336abcdefghi )
CONTAINS any number that you have in the target list. For that reason, CatchMe will find the target if you have 06abcdefghi, abcdefghi or any other combination in the list. The reason is done this way is to avoid conflicts with prefixes.
On the other hand, when the program tries to send an SMS it will dial exactly what you see in the target list.
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In the very last version (0.2.2.4), CatchMe refuses numbers with an international prefix. As incoming SMS messages appear with the international prefix on my phone, and as the local number is not contained within the interational number, I have no way to specify a correct phone number in the target list.
i.e.
Incoming SMS messages appear as +336abcdefghi
Local number is 06abcdefghi (notice that 06abcdefghi is not contained within +336abcdefghi because of the 0)
If I try to add +336abcdefghi (which would be correct, I can send SMS messages to these numbers with the Windows GUI), CatchMe refuses. If I add 06abcdefghi, CatchMe doesn't recognize incoming requests because of the +33. And if I add abcdefghi, CatchMe sends the messages to a non-existent number, because the 0 is missing.
In my case, as with all other French users, the only way to have it work is to allow people to enter an international phone number. I don't see why this is a problem anyway and I see no valid reason for CatchMe to refuse this.
Regards
Bertrand

well done man can't wait to try it out, i was very impressed with your track me, i hope this is as good as ur previous release on track me
PS: (does this support singapore numbers? or is it limited to some countries?)

As you just said the number that you use to dial is always different from the incoming number because of that extra digit.
Even if I allow to enter a number with the country code like +336abcdefghi
it wouldn't work because when CatchMe dials that number it wouldn't contain that required 0 that you need in France.
The only way to fix this is to write a specific rule for French numbers. If I detect that the incoming numbers starts with +33, I should add a 0 after that and then the matching will work.
I'm not sure if there are other countries with this problem as well.

sunnyou said:
well done man can't wait to try it out, i was very impressed with your track me, i hope this is as good as ur previous release on track me
PS: (does this support singapore numbers? or is it limited to some countries?)
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It should work for any countries... unless your country has the same problem than French numbers.

ok, I just uploaded a new version that should resolve that issue with French numbers.

staryon said:
As you just said the number that you use to dial is always different from the incoming number because of that extra digit.
Even if I allow to enter a number with the country code like +336abcdefghi
it wouldn't work because when CatchMe dials that number it wouldn't contain that required 0 that you need in France.
The only way to fix this is to write a specific rule for French numbers. If I detect that the incoming numbers starts with +33, I should add a 0 after that and then the matching will work.
I'm not sure if there are other countries with this problem as well.
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Bonjour Staryon,
Thanks a lot for this new software.
The problem is always existing with french number.
In fact the rule is the following :
Il we use the international number : +336abcdefgh it doesn't contained the 0 number. and when we receive the SMS from a french phone, it is identified in Catchme with : +336... without o number.
When we (may) use the national number we use : 06abcdefgh.
In my case, I have entered all my phone numbers in an international number (+336abcdefgh) due to the fact if I am located abroad I can use directly the number phone for calling.
Are there other people from france to confirm ?

Hi erays,
With the latest update French numbers should work ok.
Basically you just need to enter your phones (targets) with this format: 06abcdefgh
By the way, international phones won't work. The library that I use to send sms messages doesn't work with those. So you can only use this program inside your country.

This sounds like a very interesting application.
However after entering a valid TARGET (completely numeric) I can't send my position without receiving an error "Config, You cannot sned a request to a target that is not numeric".
I've even deleted the original datestamp entry and still get the error.
I'm using a Touch HD - any ideas ?

farqui said:
This sounds like a very interesting application.
However after entering a valid TARGET (completely numeric) I can't send my position without receiving an error "Config, You cannot sned a request to a target that is not numeric".
I've even deleted the original datestamp entry and still get the error.
I'm using a Touch HD - any ideas ?
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You're right. I just found a bug. Just download the program again and the problem should be fixed.

Thanks, the TARGET error is resolved.
I'll give it a test over the wkend...

great job,hope the new version Supports with map,such as googlemaps or others.

can u please explain further more.
I have a kaiser and my brother has the 5800 Nokia(which has GPS).
So if i send the msg to his number, it will reply with his exact location on my garmin?
So its obligatory for the other number to have GPS.
One more question, If both phones have GPS. Isnt there a way if both parties activate their GPS, they could track each other? Using both GPS as tracking devices?

Hi Staryon,
I tested your app right now, by sending an SMS to myself.
- I entered my number (0151blablabla)
- Click on the "Sent SMS" icon
- CatchMe says that's it's sending the request, with a second appearing short after "Request sent correctly"
- I then receive a kind of flash SMS titled "Message from Network: catchme|0
You said in the first post not to dismiss it, so I waited, but nothing happens. Am I missing something? Is it a problem like the French numbers?
Numbers in Germany are similar, wihtin the country you have to type in 0151... (for example). International prerix will be +49151...
How does the SMS one receives shall look like btw? . Is the SMS "Message from network" a bug or something?
After CatchMe analysed it, what shall happen? The Phone sends a SMS to answer the request? Is this transparent, i.e. does one sees it (confirmation etc.).
Sorry many questions but it's really a cool soft .
Greets.

[App] Advanced Network Caller ID - Updated v.6!

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Update 9/30/2009 - Fixes, added functionality, and program your own call providers!
I wanted to share a program I've been working on - it's basically an enhanced Caller ID. On incoming SMS or phone calls a window pops up that displays,
- The full name of caller
- Address of caller with a map link
- The number of FTC and caller complaints (to tell if it’s a spam call)
- Telco name and location (can tell what carrier the call is from)
- Relatives of caller (with age!)
- Criminal History
I've also added the ability to add the caller to the contacts book, return the call, and look at past calls. A standalone GUI to run alone and lookup past calls can also be used.
As of v .6, you can make your own call information providers for NetCallerID (and I need help/looking for people to help write providers for international support.). Documentation/HOWTO make a call information provider can be found at
http://www.netcallerid.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=5
Looking for suggestions, changes, additions - definitely let me know and I will happily (and quickly) add them. You can reach me at [email protected]
Release Notes --
- NetCallerID waits until the call is answered or finished before doing the network calls. For the most part, the network connection is unavailable until the phone call is ended.
- If roaming is enabled NetCallerID waits until your out of roaming.
- All history of calls are in the program files\netcallerid\calllogs directory in html format. You can view these with Opera or Pocket IE.
- The setup automatically starts the program. I also put it in \Windows\Startup to start when you re-start the phone.
Download:
http://www.netcallerid.com/get
Instructions:
Just download the cab and run it on the device. It will automatically start and also start on reset. For the msi, install it on the PC, it will be added to your phone when you connect it to the PC. Go under programs and click the netcallerid icon to run the standalone GUI.
This is very alpha. Pre alpha even. I'm not liable for anything, run at your own risk, etc etc etc
Prerequisites
-WM5 or 6/6.1 with CF 3.5
Changes for v .6
- added vCard NetCallerID extensions for caller information providers
- added a SMS Reply
- added a 'check for updates' option
- fixed some gui issues for lower res wm devices
- updated whitepages provider to obtain more call information
- updated configuration GUI for programmable call information providers
- added more information to status window in standalone
Changes for v .5
- extended API.
- updated GUI
- better support for all wm platforms
- numerous bug fixes
Changes for v .4
- UI changes to work on all WM phones and resolutions (including QVGA 320x320)
Changes for v .3
- Added logic to the add to contacts where if name is in address book prompt/don't add.
- A full standalone app has been added where you can lookup past calls.
- Added the program to the programs list.
- Numerous bug fixes
- SMS is now turned off by default. Some people were getting Very.Bad results where SMS messages were being swallowed. I *think* it should be fixed but unsure, it's something in the SMS .net interception library. If you really want SMS turn it on under config, do a soft reset, and if you see your not getting SMS messages immed. uninstall and let me know!
- added whitepages.com lookups
-
Changes for v .2
- Fixed install to storage device errors
- Fixed the configuration GUI
- Added MSI installer
TODO
/* TODO:
- display maps (from google or live) if address if found
- standalone also has the ability to go through past calls and select one to lookup DONE 3/25/2009
- standalone will have the ability to enter a # and do a lookup on demand.
- use NLog for debug logging DONE 3/25/2009
- adding an address book should lookup if name is already in address book. if it is, don't add. DONE 3/23/2009
- ability to automatically add contact to addressbook automatically and silently (Thanks agentdr8)
- send callerid output to the computer via bluetooth or network sockets
- apptodate support (thanks ShadowDrake)
- 320x320 resolution support DONE 4/15/2009
- ability to add a whitelist of calls to not lookup
- ability to go through address book and do lookups
- WM6 branding - http://download.microsoft.com/downl... for WM 6 Standard_Handbook_May2007_final.pdf
- icon to disable incoming SMS and/or calls at the bottom of the interceptor GUI
- add whitepages.com support (thanks CLShortFuse) DONE 3/25/2009
*/

this looks awsome!
does this work in the UK? ill definately try this!!!
thanks for your work!
MG

will this work for India !!!!!!!!

Malaysia would be great as well...

Does this app work with some reverse call lookup? If so, it isn't going to work for the UK .

If you guys/gals know of a UK provider of caller information I can add/create a new call information provider...

Looks promising.
Installed it and it didnt work.. I live in Canada it only gave address: Montreal.
Everything else was unknown.
I even looked up my friend's number from the US and everything was unknown..
Am I doing something wrong? Please guide me.
Thanks.

netlon said:
If you guys/gals know of a UK provider of caller information I can add/create a new call information provider...
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Would love to but I believe reverse call look up is prohibited in the UK, thus there are no providers.

mmmhhh86: if you know of any good canadian call information providers (web sites) let me know. basically just need a site where you can pass in the # and get the information back. i can then add it to my queue... or if you know PHP (at a basic level) you can create one, www.netcallerid.com/support and i posted a HOWTO on how to do it.
and that sucks about the UK. no site that has caller information....
-Kevin

[App] Advanced Network Caller ID - Updated v.6!

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Update 9/30/2009 - Fixes, added functionality, and program your own call providers!
I wanted to share a program I've been working on - it's basically an enhanced Caller ID. On incoming SMS or phone calls a window pops up that displays,
- The full name of caller
- Address of caller with a map link
- The number of FTC and caller complaints (to tell if it’s a spam call)
- Telco name and location (can tell what carrier the call is from)
- Relatives of caller (with age!)
- Criminal History
I've also added the ability to add the caller to the contacts book, return the call, and look at past calls. A standalone GUI to run alone and lookup past calls can also be used.
As of v .6, you can make your own call information providers for NetCallerID (and I need help/looking for people to help write providers for international support.). Documentation/HOWTO make a call information provider can be found at
http://www.netcallerid.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=5
Looking for suggestions, changes, additions - definitely let me know and I will happily (and quickly) add them. You can reach me at [email protected]
Release Notes --
- NetCallerID waits until the call is answered or finished before doing the network calls. For the most part, the network connection is unavailable until the phone call is ended.
- If roaming is enabled NetCallerID waits until your out of roaming.
- All history of calls are in the program files\netcallerid\calllogs directory in html format. You can view these with Opera or Pocket IE.
- The setup automatically starts the program. I also put it in \Windows\Startup to start when you re-start the phone.
Download:
http://www.netcallerid.com/get
Instructions:
Just download the cab and run it on the device. It will automatically start and also start on reset. For the msi, install it on the PC, it will be added to your phone when you connect it to the PC. Go under programs and click the netcallerid icon to run the standalone GUI.
This is very alpha. Pre alpha even. I'm not liable for anything, run at your own risk, etc etc etc
Prerequisites
-WM5 or 6/6.1 with CF 3.5
Changes for v .6
- added vCard NetCallerID extensions for caller information providers
- added a SMS Reply
- added a 'check for updates' option
- fixed some gui issues for lower res wm devices
- updated whitepages provider to obtain more call information
- updated configuration GUI for programmable call information providers
- added more information to status window in standalone
Changes for v .5
- extended API.
- updated GUI
- better support for all wm platforms
- numerous bug fixes
Changes for v .4
- UI changes to work on all WM phones and resolutions (including QVGA 320x320)
Changes for v .3
- Added logic to the add to contacts where if name is in address book prompt/don't add.
- A full standalone app has been added where you can lookup past calls.
- Added the program to the programs list.
- Numerous bug fixes
- SMS is now turned off by default. Some people were getting Very.Bad results where SMS messages were being swallowed. I *think* it should be fixed but unsure, it's something in the SMS .net interception library. If you really want SMS turn it on under config, do a soft reset, and if you see your not getting SMS messages immed. uninstall and let me know!
- added whitepages.com lookups
-
Changes for v .2
- Fixed install to storage device errors
- Fixed the configuration GUI
- Added MSI installer
TODO
/* TODO:
- display maps (from google or live) if address if found
- standalone also has the ability to go through past calls and select one to lookup DONE 3/25/2009
- standalone will have the ability to enter a # and do a lookup on demand.
- use NLog for debug logging DONE 3/25/2009
- adding an address book should lookup if name is already in address book. if it is, don't add. DONE 3/23/2009
- ability to automatically add contact to addressbook automatically and silently (Thanks agentdr8)
- send callerid output to the computer via bluetooth or network sockets
- apptodate support (thanks ShadowDrake)
- 320x320 resolution support DONE 4/15/2009
- ability to add a whitelist of calls to not lookup
- ability to go through address book and do lookups
- WM6 branding - http://download.microsoft.com/downl... for WM 6 Standard_Handbook_May2007_final.pdf
- icon to disable incoming SMS and/or calls at the bottom of the interceptor GUI
- add whitepages.com support (thanks CLShortFuse) DONE 3/25/2009
*/

this is deffinately interesting.
I tried it by looking up a friend's call and got only the city where their number is registered. I assume that it got that information from the area code.
does this list the names that are already in your contact list?

S.V.I said:
this is deffinately interesting.
I tried it by looking up a friend's call and got only the city where their number is registered. I assume that it got that information from the area code.
does this list the names that are already in your contact list?
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Yeah, it does, for incoming calls. It aggregates the calls into one display - culling from the address book, whitepages.com, callercomplaints.com, veromi, etc. You can get the list it goes through in the call information providers (and remove/add disable) etc in the configuration menu.
Your friend was more then likely a cell phone number. It got the info from whitepages.com (which got it from the area code). There are some call information providers that can get the cell info, but for the most part, I don't know of anyplace (for free) that you can get cell phone information. If there is was, it's easy to add a new call information provider to support it. I get about a 40% success rate w cell phone numbers (mainly for their relatives).
-Kevin

yep ! this sounds great

I am guessing US...

I missed a bunch of calls this morning and found out that this wolf ate 3.5 of my sheep.
I used DfTaskman and MSTakman to see how much ram this thing ate
DF said 900kb
MS said 3.5mb
Killed the wolf and 3.5 sheep ran free.
hungry beast.

S.V.I said:
I missed a bunch of calls this morning and found out that this wolf ate 3.5 of my sheep.
I used DfTaskman and MSTakman to see how much ram this thing ate
DF said 900kb
MS said 3.5mb
Killed the wolf and 3.5 sheep ran free.
hungry beast.
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Hmm. Looks like I need to see if it's not releasing memory. I assume you closed the windows that showed caller information and it was still consuming this much memory?

yup i did. looking forward to a fix

Hi I would like to try your apps, I live in Trinidad and my service provider is Bmobile, I install and check the config but found that there are only two locations, is there a way to get my LOCATION and PROVIDER setup?

S.V.I: Will have a fix shortly. Adding a queue that just has one window and as new calls come in you click 'next' to see them. Only one incoming call window, basically. In the meantime you can run the standalone GUI, go to config, then uncheck incoming calls. That way you can still use the standalone GUI and incoming calls won't be processed.
zjxpot: You have two choices... find the web site that returns the caller information and send it to me, i'll add it to my list to support, or add your own. You can go to www.netcallerid.com/support to get info on how to write it

S.V.I: Will have a fix shortly. Adding a queue that just has one window and as new calls come in you click 'next' to see them. Only one incoming call window, basically. In the meantime you can run the standalone GUI, go to config, then uncheck incoming calls. That way you can still use the standalone GUI and incoming calls won't be processed.
zjxpot: You have two choices... find the web site that returns the caller information and send it to me, i'll add it to my list to support, or add your own. You can go to www.netcallerid.com/support to get info on how to write it

would love to see this for Canada; how can i start researching the webs sites that would carry this info...??
Q: I'm in (country XYZ). Does NetCallerID return caller information for me?
A: Right now NetCallerID just returns information for US phone numbers. Adding your country is somewhat easy <<if you know the web site that takes in the phone number and returns the caller information.>>

a in yul said:
would love to see this for Canada; how can i start researching the webs sites that would carry this info...??
Q: I'm in (country XYZ). Does NetCallerID return caller information for me?
A: Right now NetCallerID just returns information for US phone numbers. Adding your country is somewhat easy <<if you know the web site that takes in the phone number and returns the caller information.>>
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Google is your friend maybe search for "canada whitepages" or something equiv. I'll try to look into having more Canada info for next release (since we are so close together and all. That and I'll be in Vancouver for the snow season...)
-Kevin

font too big on TP2
When it tries to display the lookup information the font is way too big on my Tilt2/TP2/Rhodium. I can't seem to scroll or copy and paste the information so it doesn't seem like I can read all the information.

Samsung Touchwiz Changes...

Having used the GS-II, GS-III extensively...I feel there are some UI changes that Samsung should effect, which would go a long way in perfecting the phones in the software front, where they are near perfect on the hardware front...I thought we can have a thread as Samsung does listen to its users and brings about improvements in the firmware incorporating new features....
So request you all to add your suggestions here...and maybe (hopefully) Samsung will see this and attend to them...
1. DIALER -
1.1 Call log should be integrated in the dialer rather than be in a separate Tab
1.2 When we look up a contact using smart dial - the recently dialed contact should show up first/on top - as it happens on a HTC phone...Samsung shows all matching contacts in alphabetical order
1.3 When we look up contacts using smart dial and the number of matching contacts are large (say >15), and you press the pull down arrow - there is a 3-5 second lag before the list opens...this needs to be fixed
All of the above will go a long way in improving the telephony experience on a GS III
2. EMAIL Client -
2.1 The folders in exchange need to be organized as they are in the Exchange server - Initially only the main folders should be shown and the user can expand whichever folder they want to see the sub-follders
2.2 When you select a mail to move it to an exchange folder the folder list takes a good 10-15 seconds to open....(FIXED in Firmware BFLB )
2.3 When you select a mail to move it to an exchange folder, there should be on top a list of recently used 5 folders rather than the user having to scroll through all folders everytime
2.4 Landscape view should have two panes - folders and messages
3. Messaging Client -
3.1 If the messages in a thread are all locked, the thread list should show a lock next to the message header (as it does on HTC)
3.2 Each message header in the thread list should show number of messages in the thread
3.3 When you open a message thread, each message other than showing the time stamp, should show a tick for delivered (where delivery receipt is enabled) - this is implemented by Motorola Razr and HTC
3.4 The awful feature of a SMS being automatically converted to MMS when it exceeds a particular size needs to be disabled.
3.5 Native ability to send and receive contact cards via SMS (not MMS)
4. PIM/Others -
4.1 Samsung needs to learn facebook integration from HTC - there needs to be proper implementation of FB integration in the contact pics, contact statuses and calendar also
4.2 The lag in accessing the home screen needs to be fixed
More will be added above from time to time...

[API] Simple API to send messages to/from PC via Android and get contacts.

SMS2PC API
Introduction
It is with great pleasure that today I am releasing the first public beta of SMS2PC API which is designed to allow developers and hackers to quickly and easily send and receive messages via an Android (and soon to be BlackBerry and WinPhone) device as well as loading contact information and address credentials.
The API is designed in an async like manner allowing you to create a request, forget about it and then easily handle any return to the original request while not having to worry about threads, connections and protocol management. As an example, you can send a message with only a few lines of code and then handle delivery notifications and send notifications when they occur by providing a callback that is fired when a the message's status has changed.
You are free to use the API as you wish. You will be able to do things like send messages from a server to notify of events on the server, you could make an application than can receive commands such as ‘shutdown_pc’ via SMS and then shut down the current PC, run in on embedded systems, create alarm system that notify via SMS of intruder etc!
Features
Current
Send message
Handle Delivery Notifications
Handle Send Notifications
Load Contact Details
Receive incoming message from device.
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Example of Handling Incoming Messages
As an example to highlight how simple it is to receive new messages when the arrive on device the actual code used is provided below.
Code:
class MyHandler implements IMessageReceiveHandler
{
@Override
public void messageReceived(Message message)
{
System.out.println("New message received: " + message.getBody());
}
}
// Create instance of your handler and provide it to the API
MyHandler myMessageHandler = new MyHandler();
sms2pc.setMessageReceiveHandler(myMessageHandler);
Requirements
Current the API is Java based (requiring JRE). We have nearly finished the C# version and the mobile apps for BlackBerry and WinPhone will be available shortly.
Terms of Use
Please be aware that although you are totally free to use the API in any software as you choose (commerial or personal) , the Android/BlackBerry & WinPhone app is currently paid for at around £1.99. Also, if you use SMS2PC API in your software you must provide a mention of this fact in your about/info dialog or help if console application. This may be updated in the future although the price will never increase. If you are an XDA user you can download SMS2PC API for free for Android but must not re-distribute the apk.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading. If you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected] or PM me.

Can't wait until the c# version is done ^_^

Any chance you plan on fixing the desktop app to work with Lion or Mountain Lion?
It's only $3, but you've got it (literally tried to refund moments later and couldn't), and the app flat out does not work on Mac OSX.

Great work, can you show an example on how to send sms?