Hi All,
I've searched hi and low but no one seems to ask this question.
I always use the international format when entering phone numbers in my dialer
+1 (999) 999-9999 x 111
when using the dialer (smart dialing) once I have found the contact, I can't see the last number when I have no extension.
I use the dialer to find numbers when I need to use the land line to dial as the airtime is expensive.
The other problem is when I have an extension entered in the dialer seems to dial and then end the call.
If I replace the x for the extension with a p it seems to work, is this normal?
Thanks in advance.
This site is great!!
testergg
currently using rom version 3.62.502.3
radio version 1.54.07.00
I do the same thing except I do not include the leading '1' and I have no issues.
Basically I am looking for some software which, on receipt of an SMS will initiate an outbound call to a number in the contact list on the phone.
something along the lines of :-
SMS received from 1-555-5555 containing the word CALLBACK and a password.
Phone then dials 1-555-4444 or any specific contact as defined in its config
it doesn't have to use the contact list but must be triggerable remotely.
Target device is a HTC Hermes. and possibly a StarTrk
The program doesn't need to be stealthy, it's to initiate the call with full permission from the owner but without intervention.
Partly it's for my grandfather, if I give him a Startrk then I want to be able to activate a call remotely if I get notified that he has triggered his medicalert system, so I can try to see if he is ok without him having to answer a call.
I googled, and found nothing, I'm hoping someone here can either write an app that can do what I need, or suggest a product that will enable me to do this.
Auto answer is too generic, I want it to be just for myself and not all callers, and the password is because there may be times I just want to send a generic SMS
Sounds like you are talking about an SMS Callback trigger, though I have never heard of a mobile based one.
I always seem to want the impossible or the unwritten maybe it's time one was written?
Crash Override said:
I always seem to want the impossible or the unwritten maybe it's time one was written?
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just unwritten, it's not impossible
pretty easy actually
i'll try to throw some together this week if/when I have the time
try this
Just place it on the phone and edit the config.ini if needed default settings are:
trigger = CALLBACK
password = pass
I tested this on my TyTn2, and it seems to do what you wanted, the program will activate the speaker when calling (can be changed in the config.ini)
this way if your grandfather cannot reach the phone he still be able to talk..
But test it before use, I'm not sure how sensitive the mic of the phone is.
I do like the idea so I'll probably add some more functionality
- auto pickup on call from fixed number
- status
- call/sms log
Let me know what you think.
PS. this was created for a touch screen device not a smart phone...
also I can not be held responsible for damages, phone bills etc.
but that goes without saying ..right
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tested by sending an SMS to myself, the program then called my number, but when i tried with a friends phone it didn't work
let me know if it works for you (if you have 2 phones)
also make sure if the number you send it from is in your phonebook or not (could be the issue)
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that is the issue, working on it
Issue solved
now I need to figure out how to replace the attachment
I'll add it in a new post
I also believe SKSchema can do this in watch mode. Actually SKSchema can do lots of cool things in watch mode.
new version attached
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build a cab, also added apptodate support
is it just me or does it seem to autodial the number that sent the SMS?
one addition would be the facility to set the option that if number X sent the SMS then callback to number Y
example - if I am in the US I will have the number 1-555-1234 but my grandfather is in the UK - +44-555-5555
I run a voip line with a UK DID number such as +44-555-6666 so when the SMS is received from 1-555-1234 the return call goes to the +44-555-6666 instead of the US Cellphone (cost reasons lol, UK landline free, international call of any length = US national debt)
Here is a SMS Trigger I built, do not know if that satisfy you.
Check rk-SMSSwitch under my signature.
Crash Override said:
is it just me or does it seem to autodial the number that sent the SMS?
one addition would be the facility to set the option that if number X sent the SMS then callback to number Y
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yes you are right, don't know how i could have overlooked that
I'll fix this in the next version
any other requests?
:-D
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Program updated, you should be able to run apptodate to get the new version
don't you love just that program
Mr_Gee said:
any other requests?
:-D
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Program updated, you should be able to run apptodate to get the new version
don't you love just that program
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Will there be a Smartphone version of this app that I could run on my QTek 8500 (StrTrk) ?
Thanks
timwb said:
Will there be a Smartphone version of this app that I could run on my QTek 8500 (StrTrk) ?
Thanks
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Sorry, i just noticed this reply
To be honest i wasn't planning on creating one, but i could give it a shot
the biggest problem is i don't have a Smartphone to test it on..
I'm sure you could probably find a few testers in the forums, there's quite a lot of people on here!
I'll obviously be willing to test anything you are able to come up with. I don't know where you are located mr gee but on ebay UK you can buy an old Orange spv c500 (HTC Typhoon)or c600 (HTC Tornado I think) really cheap now. There are also WM6 roms available for these devices on this site somewhere.
timwb said:
I'm sure you could probably find a few testers in the forums, there's quite a lot of people on here!
I'll obviously be willing to test anything you are able to come up with. I don't know where you are located mr gee but on ebay UK you can buy an old Orange spv c500 (HTC Typhoon)or c600 (HTC Tornado I think) really cheap now. There are also WM6 roms available for these devices on this site somewhere.
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I already checked eBay, and there might be some good ones but I don't want to overpay
I'll keep it in mind
Attached is the same program but compiled for a smartphone, I'm not sure if it will work, I remembered I have an emulator for smartphone installed, but I received an error message when running the exe.., I think because the CF.NET wasn't installed..
let me know
I tried it on my QTek 8500. The exe ran but all I got was a window with a blue background and the words "SMS2Call v. 0.03" in black.
No buttons to press or anything, had to use Task Manager to exit it. Which id did without complaint. Thanks for trying, some work may be needed I think
timwb said:
I tried it on my QTek 8500. The exe ran but all I got was a window with a blue background and the words "SMS2Call v. 0.03" in black.
No buttons to press or anything, had to use Task Manager to exit it. Which id did without complaint. Thanks for trying, some work may be needed I think
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Currently that is the program
Could you try to edit the ini file?
in case you have 2 phones, add the number from the 2nd phone in the file
save and run the program
send an sms from the 2nd phone with the passcode mentioned in the ini file
your 1st phone should call this number after the SMS receipt
I know the program doesn't look like much but i might fix this in the future
when i do i'll also look at the exit button.
the reason i didn't was because the application was for an older person,
this person could be playing around with the phone accidentally closing the program ...
I looked in the .ini file and then tried sending a text to the phone containing the words CALLBACK PASS. I tried this with/without a space, up and lower case, with the program in the background or on screen but it didn't do anything. Do I have to put a shortcut in the Startup folder or something? Or am I not formatting the text message properly? The sending phone number is in the contacts list if that makes a difference.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Could you just not set his phone to auto answer ? - that way you can call him any time.
timwb said:
I looked in the .ini file and then tried sending a text to the phone containing the words CALLBACK PASS. I tried this with/without a space, up and lower case, with the program in the background or on screen but it didn't do anything. Do I have to put a shortcut in the Startup folder or something? Or am I not formatting the text message properly? The sending phone number is in the contacts list if that makes a difference.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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not really, assuming it works maybe it has to do with the formatting,
Callback should be in capitals and pass in lower letters.
when I tested this with my TYTN2 it worked the way it should.
also did you enter the default number ? e.g. the number that will be called?
PauloJ5 said:
Could you just not set his phone to auto answer ? - that way you can call him any time.
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Gee why didn't I think of that...
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Seriously have you read the thread?
the topic starter didn't want it this way for several reasons...
Default number and closed flip
I didn't enter a default number because I want it to respond to any number that sends the text. I deleted the DefaultNumber line from the config and it worked, to a point. The phone I'm running it on is a Qtek 8500/HTC StrTrk, which for those who don't know, is a flip phone. My problem is this, if the phone is closed when the text is received the call is made but cut off immediately because the phone is set to hang up calls on closing. Nowhere can I find a setting to stop this from happening, anybody have any ideas?
Hi,
I flashed my ROM to an english ROM with regional settings on English (United States). Is there a way to prevent Windows mobile from interpreting incoming phone calls as US phone numbers ?
I mean in France we have 10 digits numbers which we usually display by pairs of digits, i.e. 01 23 45 67 89. However when someone calls me, WM shows (012) 345-6789, which is annoying. Can I disable that formatting and just make it display 0123456789 ?
I didn't put France as a regional parameter because then the days are displayed in French (lundi, mardi, ...) while the rest of the OS is in English (how f'ing stupid is that ??).
Thanks for any help !
Anyone ?
What if you enter the numbers as +33xxxxxxx (+33 for France, of course) or something along those lines. Does that work? Having the "+" sign, might do the job.
In the regional settings you can adjust the format for each single element. So set it to "French" and then change the date format to your needs.
johnpatcher said:
In the regional settings you can adjust the format for each single element. So set it to "French" and then change the date format to your needs.
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Does that affect the way phone numbers are displayed? I didn't think so, but maybe it does.
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Does that affect the way phone numbers are displayed? I didn't think so, but maybe it does.
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To be honest, I don't know I'm still waiting on my Touch HD, which is my first PocketPC with Windows Mobile Phone Edition, whereas my x51v just is a "normal" pocket pc.
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To be honest, I don't know I'm still waiting on my Touch HD, which is my first PocketPC with Windows Mobile Phone Edition, whereas my x51v just is a "normal" pocket pc.
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I just looked at my Touch HD and I don't see that it would change the phone number display. I only see that you can change how other numbers, and decimals, and currencies are displayed.
Anyway, let's hope your HD gets there soon.
I always enter the phone numbers in the international form (+<country code><phone number>. For france it's +33 followed by the 9 digits of the phone number). That way, I don't care from where neither to where I'm calling, it always works fine.
ZoZo2 said:
Hi,
I flashed my ROM to an english ROM with regional settings on English (United States). Is there a way to prevent Windows mobile from interpreting incoming phone calls as US phone numbers ?
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Thanks for any help !
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This has always been a pain with WinMo, and I haven't seen any definitive answer yet. There is a lot of discussion about the problem on these forums and in other WinMo forums as well. Used to come up regularly in the Hermes forums and I think I posted the same question a year or more ago.
I think Google is your friend here, but it will probably take a lot of searching.
In the meantime, roll on WM7. (Lots of wishful thinking...)
hi, Friend "ZoZo2",
Change your regional settings From US to UK. I think your problem will be solved.
Is it possible to change the phone call format?
HD automatically takes the first 3 numbers and places it in () and the rest on the right. Our standard area code is 2 digits and 7 for the phone number.
(022) 484-484 where as it should be (02) 248-4484. I just want the last 7 digits to be group accordingly. as for the mobile numbers, it groups them accordingly, it would be better if i can format them, but if not, its ok.
have you tried going to... start->settings->System-> regional settings and changing it to your country?
thx, didnt know it was that simple. I thought it would change the language so i didn't want it. also our country was listed as English (Philippines) so I didn't get to see it when i checked the first time. It should've been country first then language.
it works no formatting but its better than having the separate ( )
awesome, glad i could be of help
I just flashed my TMOUS HD2 with their new ROM and cant find the place where you put your "Name" in it so I can re-register my app's. I looked on "personalise" but its not there? Thx...Tj
Start>settings>personal Information,
if ints not there i no you can activate it using hd2 tweak mate which i will link to, im sure there will be a reg edit but i don't no it sorry
http://www.montecristoff.com/hd2tweak.htm
EDIT
5. Enable Hidden Owner Info in All Settings\Personal Folder
Go to HKLM\ControlPanel\Owner and change Hide from 1 to 0 and then reset. You can now enter your name you want to register old apps
from here = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638
Ahh that worked...Thx. I wonder why they hide it...Tj
its hidden by HTC because when you set the name of the 'me' contact card it is also written to the system owner name, BUT if you set the name the way you have, it doesnt write it to the 'me' contact card. Its kind of one way. (Yet another incomplete part of HTC sense, their coders should be shot)
samsamuel said:
their coders should be shot castrated
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Absolutely.
OK thanks..I say we (all HTC owners) all get together and start a protest...I will meet you all in front of their building tomorrow a 8am...lol...Tj