Hey Everyone. This is my first time starting a new thread, but a recent release got me interested.
Yesterday, Skype released Skype Mobile for Android. Yee Haw, right?
Wrong. It's only for Verizon. My personal opinion, that's dumb.
I've got a Sprint HTC Hero, and I would *LOVE* to have Skype on it.
Is there anyone out there who's freaking awesome and is planning on developing a work-around for the Verizon-only bit?
If so, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED!
Thanks in advance!
I remember having an official Skype program on my phone shortly after I got it. It was chat only, though. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.
elupton said:
Hey Everyone. This is my first time starting a new thread, but a recent release got me interested.
Yesterday, Skype released Skype Mobile for Android. Yee Haw, right?
Wrong. It's only for Verizon. My personal opinion, that's dumb.
I've got a Sprint HTC Hero, and I would *LOVE* to have Skype on it.
Is there anyone out there who's freaking awesome and is planning on developing a work-around for the Verizon-only bit?
If so, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED!
Thanks in advance!
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Try this for now.....
subcypher said:
I remember having an official Skype program on my phone shortly after I got it. It was chat only, though. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.
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I can call any place the world from this Skype app on my phone to PC!!! It dials a local # and then connects to the user on computer just fine!
Hi I'm not as knowledgeable. How do you download the app to
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phone and install it? Also, what are the chances that it will run on n1 on T-Mobile network? Thanks in advance.
You are the best @heroid007 !!
I have the software, but I think it is totally different from windows mobile. I think we are being charge locally when we make calls unlike winmo.
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Arni-01 said:
You are the best @heroid007 !!
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Well, hey did it work?
subcypher;6692905 I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.[/QUOTE said:
would changing your ROM/build allow you to use the Verizon version of skype to make call?
your saying they block apps based on phone carrier, is that determined by the pre-loaded ROM/ just a code that the market reads to determine the apps that are shown or is it a hardware thing?
i was reading that new build had access to all app.
sorry im still new to the ROM thing.
-HTC HERO
-Stock ROM
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I am using Nimbuzz on my HTC Hero to make skype voice calls. Supports chat as well.
heroid007 said:
Try this for now.....
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Works on Acer Liquid on AT&T. Thanks!
heroid007 said:
Try this for now.....
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It use 100pr of cpu, that's not good. (HTC DESIRE)
maybe is other solution for skype?
something odd that i've noticed is withthe 2.2 market skype doesn't even appear, but on a 2.1 rom it does.
Search Google for ( "index of" com.skype.android.lite.apk ) it works on other carrier phones and can run on WiFi (vzw dont). Would upload but not anywhere near home.
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Some of the search results look kind of spammy. Can you post it yourself now?
WOW!!!! this site never cease to amaze me!!! Kudos to you @heroid007!!!!!
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Try this for now.....
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Force closes on my HTC Hero.
works perfect on my samsung galaxy s *vibrant*
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New Windows mobile Bing app is here!
No clear changlog is out yet.
"It's almost difficult to say how many Windows Phone owners prefer to use Microsoft's own Bing app as opposed to Google's. Luckily for those users who happily rely on using the Bing app, there is an update that brings the app to version 5.1.2010. It's unfortunate that Verizon Windows Phone owners can't get in on this update – that's because it only is available to Windows Phones on AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. It's not to say that it's a bad thing for those Verizon owners because it looks to be only a maintenance update and doesn't really offer anything exciting..........."
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source: Twitter via WMExperts
I uploaded the Cab over here so everyone can download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663728
This cab is for Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5.
Whats different about this version...? because your not telling us much.
hova08 said:
Whats different about this version...? because your not telling us much.
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It is mainly only a maintenance update...does seem to run faster and smoother for me and GPS is pretty spot on now..
Not much to tell really..
Until the new BING is able to access my contacts, I will continue to use the September 2009 version I have.
I tried this new one and I don't like the way it locates movies [the old one let you search by theater or by movie] and I have to type/speak a friend's address in to get directions to them [the old one let you select from your contact list to set either origination or destination points].
These are 'deal breakers' for me. Until they are resolved I won't touch the new BING.
I'm just glad I saved that old .cab!
bczrx said:
Until the new BING is able to access my contacts, I will continue to use the September 2009 version I have.
I tried this new one and I don't like the way it locates movies [the old one let you search by theater or by movie] and I have to type/speak a friend's address in to get directions to them [the old one let you select from your contact list to set either origination or destination points].
These are 'deal breakers' for me. Until they are resolved I won't touch the new BING.
I'm just glad I saved that old .cab!
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Couldn't have put it better myself! Why they got rid of contacts is a mystery...
jamssx said:
Couldn't have put it better myself! Why they got rid of contacts is a mystery...
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Yeah I agree....
The only thing nice about the newer versions is Style/Look...
The old are still the best...
I didn't expect a change to Bing Mobile until WP7.
It seems to be more of a buf fix than anything grand.
Can somone please post a link to the best available BING cab for the Sprint TP2 ????
Thanks.
I was using the stock Sprint 6.5 ROM for the TP2 and preferred that version of BING to the new one.
I lost that version of BING when I installed MightyROM Rhodium.
Garbage. Why do they not put their bird's eye view back in? It's really the only thing going for Bing.
Not sure why you say to bad for Verizon but it's on my Verizon TouchPro 2 and working just fine. Downloaded straight from m.bing.com/download...
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Not sure why you say to bad for Verizon but it's on my Verizon TouchPro 2 and working just fine. Downloaded straight from m.bing.com/download...
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There was apparently an OTA when they issued the update....and they left Verizon out.....of the OTA only....Apparently said all the News Sources that I read on it.....
Ohh and the quotes and source are from an article....nothing i wrote...
Cheers
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Can somone please post a link to the best available BING cab for the Sprint TP2 ????
Thanks.
I was using the stock Sprint 6.5 ROM for the TP2 and preferred that version of BING to the new one.
I lost that version of BING when I installed MightyROM Rhodium.
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Any help for the above?
Thanks.
sorry missed ur post earlier....here ya go
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sorry missed ur post earlier....here ya go
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Thank you.
I'm giving it a shot now.
acidbath5546 said:
sorry missed ur post earlier....here ya go
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Is this the cab from the Sprint WM6.5 or is it an earlier one?
My Sprint WM6.5 Livesearch gives me a Bing version of 4.6.9179.1 (OEM). Is that this version?
I ask as I would like to have a backup of my Bing version [or newer] so I can continue to test Bing upgrades as they come out and then I can revert to one that allows access to contacts if the newest Bing doesn't.
My Bing cab is an older version. I would have to install it to verify which one, but it was from September 9 2009.
Thanks again.
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Is this the cab from the Sprint WM6.5 or is it an earlier one?
My Sprint WM6.5 Livesearch gives me a Bing version of 4.6.9179.1 (OEM). Is that this version?
I ask as I would like to have a backup of my Bing version [or newer] so I can continue to test Bing upgrades as they come out and then I can revert to one that allows access to contacts if the newest Bing doesn't.
My Bing cab is an older version. I would have to install it to verify which one, but it was from September 9 2009.
Thanks again.
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This is the older version...I dont have all the info as I just pulled it off my buddies server...
But I can tell you its from July 2009 so I know its the Older Version...
Ok, thanks for the update.
Just for everyone's benefit, I've loaded the Bing from September [9/11/09]. Just fyi
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Ok, thanks for the update.
Just for everyone's benefit, I've loaded the Bing from September [9/11/09]. Just fyi
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Cool...thanks man!
Cheers!
New Version
There's another new version of Bing out which does a MUCH better job of navigation than the previous version. Might be worth checking out and comparing to the version prior to the UI change.
http://www.discoverbing.com/mobile/
This is not the version that's on android market! It will only work on the 3Uk network! Not officially available from 3. Works on desire, nexus & so on...
pisses me off that Skype has become provider specific!
Thank you very much, this is the app that i'm waiting for.
i guess it was to be expected since it is for "3", but i tried it anyway...
it tells me to disable wifi then can't connect to my account *shrug*
Is this actually *real* Skype, i.e. voice over IP, or is it still that cobblers that still uses the voice network and calls a telephone number?
I can confirm that it does not work for 3 Ireland.
I know you said it wouldn't.
Boo erns
bacchus_ben said:
I can confirm that it does not work for 3 Ireland.
I know you said it wouln't.
Boo erns
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Modded Iskoot will work. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585211&page=6
works perfectly with UK 3 + desire
malazlar said:
works perfectly with UK 3 + desire
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I've been on Skype since it was beta and spent loads with them. I think it's really poor that I can't use skype on my desire with T-Mobile.
Bandare said:
I've been on Skype since it was beta and spent loads with them. I think it's really poor that I can't use skype on my desire with T-Mobile.
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I agree completely. I think its wrong that I could use Skype on my old Nokia over 3g with no issues whatsoever yet I can't on a brand new phone!
rowanparker said:
I agree completely. I think its wrong that I could use Skype on my old Nokia over 3g with no issues whatsoever yet I can't on a brand new phone!
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Just use fring or nimbuzz, both work perfectly over 3g.
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Just use fring or nimbuzz, both work perfectly over 3g.
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Brilliant, thank you!
So someone has found the app from G2. Here is is:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8592605&postcount=246
Can we get this to work on the HD2?
Here is the line to the entire OTA update from tmobile to G2 since some people say there are other things that maybe required to make wifi calling work (maybe radio?):
android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/tmobile_g2/e4aaacea73af.OTA_Vision_TMUS_1.22.531.8-1.1.19.531.1_release_signed.zip
I don't see why not. should work on htc roms...
just push it via adb (or try simply installing it)
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I don't see why not. should work on htc roms...
just push it via adb (or try simply installing it)
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I have installed it. Same issue with people trying it on Nexus, stuck on enabling and never connects...
working on Nexus One
Looks like the devs on the Nexus One got the G2 update working for it... not sure why there isn't much interest on the HD2 side:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807116&highlight=uma
I'm dying for the app, my hd2 t-mobile usa gets no service in the house, so I really need this app.Ty
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keep it up need it for the hd2
bump
Bump for really wanting it. Still searching threads.
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Bump for really wanting it. Still searching threads.
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this would be the icing on the cake with my tmous hd2 running android....
wifi calling is sick...
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this would be the icing on the cake with my tmous hd2 running android....
wifi calling is sick...
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I completely agree with you.
Bump
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Any headway made on this?
I think the best chance for seeing this get done is over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927671
See where it says:
Coming Soon:
Kineto GAN interface(based on CM kernel style to help work on T-Mo US Wifi Calling)
Good news to all GS2 user
Skype just release Video call today, please update yours.
Thanks
Reserved.
Thanks
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I tested my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy S working good with Skype Video Call.
work well here too
from a gs2 via 3g to iphone on wifi
Are you guys talking about the official Skype app from market or the patched .47 version?
skype for android is crap, isn't it? i mean you need another app called stop skype to actually close skype (or dig in sh... äh i mean the settings to find the option to sign out)
ithehappy said:
Are you guys talking about the official Skype app from market or the patched .47 version?
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official release in market now supports galaxy sII
pik1 said:
official release in market now supports galaxy sII
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wow, and it supports Voice calls too? Then the patched version isn't needed anymore.
This is original official Skype Video call from Market, check Market place you will see.
Use original one.
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That's great news. I always like official stuffs. Will try it later.
Regards.
sadly Stop Skype doesn't work anymore with this, i wrote to the dev hoping he can sort this out.
Thanks for the info!
You can also use Gemini app manager or another autorun manager to stop skype autorunning
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sadly Stop Skype doesn't work anymore with this, i wrote to the dev hoping he can sort this out.
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Just open Skype, then Settings and unselect first option, is that so hard?
Can't wait to try this on my friends phone! hope it works!
janis605 said:
Just open Skype, then Settings and unselect first option, is that so hard?
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man, is that so hard to see that there is a service always running on background? the purpose of Stop Skype is to stop all background processes, nothing more, nothing less...or you can force close the application, but it's not so handy.
Been waiting for this news. Thanks mate!!
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pik1 said:
skype for android is crap, isn't it? i mean you need another app called stop skype to actually close skype (or dig in sh... äh i mean the settings to find the option to sign out)
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the same with google talk, but because there is no icon in the notification area you are probably not aware of that
thanks to the guy that modded the old ver to allow me to use on my sgs2 the last few weeks. this means the market wont nag me to update skype though
Pff, latest version of skype crashes every few minutes on my phone
Dear all,
I know there are already many threads asking about if Atrix 4G is capable of two-way call recording, and in short the answer is no due to some firmware issue.
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
This is not a cooked rom, though there are some cooked roms based on this official rom that also have the same function.
I just want to let you know that ATRIX 4G can do call recording beautifully, without any compromise, even for my AT&T model.
Please kindly not to start the legal debate (or even worse) again, as I just want to share this piece of information with you, and I fully respect your view on the moral and legal implications of call recording.
I missed Dark Force and CM7, but I just need call recording fuction so badly that I have to use this official, bloated room by Motorola. Hopefully one day we can find call recording function in those wonderful cooked roms.
Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
Good find! It would be awesome to see this functionality in other ROMs.
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sspa said:
Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
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Can you share the link please?
or just the .apk would be nice.
tomerbn said:
Can you share the link please?
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Jibraldor said:
or just the .apk would be nice.
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The link I found is full of chinese, I'm not sure the link will be useful for you guys, but here it is anyway: ligux.com/t-61-1-1.html
But the equivalent instructions and download sites in English is found right here in XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15020775&postcount=2
Also the Fruit Cakes is the safer approach (search for hktw): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
I would suggest you go look at the XDA post.
I haven't flashed and tested it personally yet, so please don't take my word for it.
I'd love to see this in future ROM implementations...
I wonder what's the cook's POV on this issue though...
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Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
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dont you just hate people like this guy? i really do
sanriver12 said:
dont you just hate people like this guy? i really do
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I'm sorry if you're referring to the fact that I didn't do my homework before posting my question...
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I'm sorry if you're referring to the fact that I didn't do my homework before posting my question...
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nope. i was referring to you asking for a resource/solution, finding it by yourself but then having to ask you to link to it in case someone else needed it in the future.
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nope. i was referring to you asking for a resource/solution, finding it by yourself but then having to ask you to link to it in case someone else needed it in the future.
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Okay got it. I hesitated to post it at that time because people can always use "search". Nonetheless, thanks for pointing it out.
Sound recorder + speaker phone works pretty good too.
The downside to that though is.... obvious.
mystliu said:
Dear all,
I know there are already many threads asking about if Atrix 4G is capable of two-way call recording, and in short the answer is no due to some firmware issue.
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
This is not a cooked rom, though there are some cooked roms based on this official rom that also have the same function.
I just want to let you know that ATRIX 4G can do call recording beautifully, without any compromise, even for my AT&T model.
Please kindly not to start the legal debate (or even worse) again, as I just want to share this piece of information with you, and I fully respect your view on the moral and legal implications of call recording.
I missed Dark Force and CM7, but I just need call recording fuction so badly that I have to use this official, bloated room by Motorola. Hopefully one day we can find call recording function in those wonderful cooked roms.
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can you give me a link to that rom?
well, i know you didn't want to start a legal debate... and i'm not really trying to either, but the legality of it IS probably the reason why this might not make it into any custom ROM's.
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can you give me a link to that rom?
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Unfortunately I'm too new to post an external link here.
I'll PM you instead.
And unfortunately again this is a PRC forum so you probably don't know understand the Chinese contents, thus unable to register and download the file.
How may I help so you can get the apk/file you need to port this feature to other versions of roms?
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well, i know you didn't want to start a legal debate... and i'm not really trying to either, but the legality of it IS probably the reason why this might not make it into any custom ROM's.
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I'm not a legal expert to make a comment on this, so if any senior member is interested in porting this feature please let me know how can I help.
I registered XDA user account to post this finding because I thought it could be useful to some Atrix users.
I bought my Atrix in the U.S. but I live in Taiwan.
The Atrix sold in Taiwan has no voice recording capability either.
Yet the Samsung Galaxy S2 and many other phones sold here does have such feature by default.
So I assume it is sometimes a decision made by the manufacturer, at least in some countries other than the U.S.
NO in the usa it is totally illegal to record a phone conversatio without the express written concent of all partys involved thus creating a lyability for people who create such software and or implement it
however personally i think it would be usefull evidence against vindictive ex wifes
http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
ltdanno360 said:
NO in the usa it is totally illegal to record a phone conversatio without the express written concent of all partys involved thus creating a lyability for people who create such software and or implement it
however personally i think it would be usefull evidence against vindictive ex wifes
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Thanks for your input, and hopefully it concludes the legal side discussion in this thread.
Once again I'm totally fine with how it is in the U.S., and I assume there are Atrix users like me who live outside the U.S. as well.
There's a few apps that work fine on my SGS and not my Atrix. One of them is ANY program that allows you to listen to music with a single (mono) Bluetooth earpiece. That for instance is not an issue on my regular SGS.
Besides call recording, (and bluetooth music) I often wonder if the phone is purposely locking it out, or just bad programming on the STOCK ROM itself?...
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mystliu said:
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
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Can you guide me, how you were able to do this, are you able to tether in the Chinese version.