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Is there a way to add a phone number from a received call to an existing contact and not to a new one?

uhmm... Bump????

uhmm... No?

uhmmm....Grrrrr :evil:

agreed
Keep in mind that MS are a relative n00b when it comes to phone services. They don't quite 'understand' the needs just yet. It'll come, but probably not for current devices - short of a hefty ROM update
Third party developers should be able to address this to an extent.

Ahhh, no worries, even Sony Ericsson do not with their best business phone yet. P910i does the same stupid thing, when one should think that with their experience.......and the lesser, below 150Euro phones do.
We'll just have to wait then...thanks

This is something that has annoyed me since I got my phone. I can't believe such a basic function has been overlooked. :twisted: :twisted:

I'm not sure if that's such a basic function, really
A lot of phones don't allow more than 1 number, and you end up specifying multiple contacts e.g. "ZeBoxx" and "ZeBoxx (cell)".
In addition, even the PocketPC doesn't have multiple phone numbers, just several fields - i.e. one for a land line, one for a mobile #, one for a work #.
Let's say the contact in question has 2 cell numbers - you'd have to either say that the 2nd cell number would be their 'work' number', or if they already have that - and a land number - still make a 2nd contact

ZeBoxx said:
Let's say the contact in question has 2 cell numbers - you'd have to either say that the 2nd cell number would be their 'work' number', or if they already have that - and a land number - still make a 2nd contact
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Yeah, why not? Most simple Outlook synched phones do that.

ZeBoxx said:
I'm not sure if that's such a basic function, really
A lot of phones don't allow more than 1 number, and you end up specifying multiple contacts e.g. "ZeBoxx" and "ZeBoxx (cell)".
In addition, even the PocketPC doesn't have multiple phone numbers, just several fields - i.e. one for a land line, one for a mobile #, one for a work #.
Let's say the contact in question has 2 cell numbers - you'd have to either say that the 2nd cell number would be their 'work' number', or if they already have that - and a land number - still make a 2nd contact
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In some ways you a re right, but WM5 has multiple fields for a single contact as you specified so if I receive a call from a person in my contacts and I want to save that number against his name as it may be a number I don't have for him, I should be able to do it. If not by a simple menu option then at least allow me to copy the number by tap and holding it but even that doesn't work.
A lot of people now carry two cell phones around so it's about time that they provided two cell phone fields in the contacts.

Annoying problem with all mobiles - Contact home numbers

Just wondered has anyone found a solution (maybe with 3rd party software on the XDA Mini) to a problem (more annoyance) I've hated on all mobiles I've ever had:
The problem is if I have 2 separate contacts with the same home telephone number, I've never found a way to specify which name shows up as calling for if that number phones me.
For example I have my mum stored as Maragret McRobie, with her mobile number and home number. I have my dad stored as Robert McRobie with his mobile number and his home number, which is the same as my mum's.
If someone from my mum & dad's house phones my mobile, I want it to show as Margaret McRobie calling, as it's more likely to be her phoning from the house than my dad.
However every mobile I've ever had, including the XDA Mini S, seems to get confused as there are 2 contacts with the same number, and usually just displays the 1st one alphabetically in your Contacts. I think the Wizard behaves by showing the name of the last one you phoned - i.e. if I phoned my mum's mobile more recently than my dad's, if their house phones it shows as my mum. I *think* this is how it works. It's better, but not perfect.
Any way round this, so I can specify explicitly which name will show up?
Cheers

None that I know of.
But if your Dad hardly ever phone you from home why don't you just delete the home number from his entry.

Yah, all mobile phones don't handle shared numbers very well. Your lucky its even showing you a name, because nokias won't show anything (just the number) if you have it saved under two names.
I'd suggest creating a new contact just for the home number and name it "Mom and Dad house" or something along those lines.

Unable to dial using +44 codes. Is this normal?

Hi there,
MS Outlook on my desktop PC has all my contacts in +44 format (for some reason). Now I've synced my Trinity up, the contacts have transferred over in this format. When I try to dial the number the call doesn't connect. Instead T-Mobile thinks I am using keypad codes to toggle my voicemail.
I guess my questions are:
1. Is there a simple change I can make on the handset for it to accept +44 contacts? Or do I need to change them all back to 01753 etc.
2. If I *do* need to change them all back, will I be able to make international calls when I eventually make it abroad with this device? Or will I have to change back to +44.
3. Finally, if I'm abroad and use skype in a WLAN hotspot, will I need to use +44 or the regular UK dialling codes, say 01753?
Many thanks!

Ermmm it should "just work" tm.........
You havent accidentally added a 0 after the +44?
ie 01652 becomes +441652 and NOT +4401652
otherwise in windows have you checked you have set an area code anywhere? IIRC in the dialup section type thingy.
IF you change tham all to 01 etc then when you go abroad you need to drop the 0 and add +44
No idea about Skype
Personally all my contacts are a mixture of +44 or 01's depending whether I want to call them fom abroad or not and dont ever have an issue dialing them.
But hope the above is a little helpful

hi,
you're right. they all have a 0 after the 44. Outlook did this so i'm hoping it's fairly easy to remove them all as a global change.
thanks for helping me out.

at home now sitting in front of my pc.
can i get it to work?
no i cant.
outlook won't delete the first zero, ie (0)1753
the help section is a joke.
can anyone help please?
TIA

it seems that outlook on the pc is sensible enough to know to know if a number is dialled, the first zero is auto dropped.
but this is not the case with the handset. it will try and dial whatever numbers are in the contact fields (i think).
note: my handset is working. if i delete the preceeding +44, the number is called.
i've tried searching this site's for answers but to no avail.
has anyone else had this problem?
cheers

i'm either incredibly thick or MS office dont consult with MS Mobile.
sorry for multiple posts!

Remove all dialling rules and save all numbers using +44 xxxxyyyyyyyy. That's what I have done long time ago and it works fine. It also helps to deal with Italian numbers where you need to leave the 0 in when calling a fixed network number.
PS: I think you need to go through the manual editing process though

Thanks for the info. However I need to have my hand held with this.
"Remove all dialling rules"
Is this on my Desktop PC outlook or on the handset?
"save all numbers using +44 xxxxyyyyyyyy"
Have I got to re-enter every number on the Desktop PC outlook?
And do I include the first zero or leave it blank?
CHeers!

powerbook said:
Thanks for the info. However I need to have my hand held with this.
"Remove all dialling rules"
Is this on my Desktop PC outlook or on the handset?
"save all numbers using +44 xxxxyyyyyyyy"
Have I got to re-enter every number on the Desktop PC outlook?
And do I include the first zero or leave it blank?
CHeers!
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On the handheld: go to the Settings, Connections, Advanced, Dialing Rules and make sure "use dialing rules" is not selected.
Then go to Outlook on your PC and remove all zeros and all brackets from all numbers; put the numbers the same way you would dial them on the phone keypad (when calling from abroad). You don't need to re-enter all numbers, you need to edit them, which is just slightly less boring I am afraid.
Ops.... Are you also using your PC connected to a land line modem to dial numbers? I hope not because in that case it would not work as you cannot dial a "+" from a land line!

powerbook said:
3. Finally, if I'm abroad and use skype in a WLAN hotspot, will I need to use +44 or the regular UK dialling codes, say 01753?
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Oh this is easy! On Skype you always need country codes.

Prioritizing Called ID display for Multiple Contacts with Same Phone Number

I'm running 6.1 MR1 and sync my contacts with an Exchange Server.
I have a number of contacts that have the same office phone number, and I'm trying to figure out if there is some way to specify which contact info is displayed by Called ID when there is more than one person/entity with that phone number in my contacts.
For example, say I have individual contacts for the ABC Company, John Doe and Jane Smith. All three have the same work telephone number. When I get a call from that phone number, it could be John Doe, Jane Smith or anyone else at the ABC Company calling. Let's say that in this situation, my caller ID display always shows the incoming caller as John Doe. Is there any way to tell Windows to display the caller as the ABC Company information when it receives a call from this number instead.
I've embarrassed myself too many times thinking one person was calling when in fact it was someone else!!!
Thanks!

I've love to be able to do this too.
My problem is that I have a shared address book with all workers at my business with home as well as work numbers. My name and number are obviously in there. In a different book I have my wife's name and our home number. Whenever she calls, my name, as it's alphabetically before here, shows up first. I've tried putting a period or space before her first name hoping that it would move her up on the list, but it moves her down to the last spot of people with the same last name, and I can't change my name in the shared book.
If you're working off personal address books, I'd see if you can fudge the names so that the one you want to appear shows up alphabetically first. Then I think that's the one that gets grabbed with Caller ID

the other option. if you can edit your contacts. Would be to remove the work phone number from the individual contacts. That way it only shows for 'ABC' Company.

Thanks, Nec . . . I've removed the work numbers for the individuals as a half-baked work around. The problem is that some of them are favorite contacts (Spb Shell), so if I want to call them at work, I have to go through the directory instead of just using the picture shortcut.

[Q] Incoming Call on WM7

Can someone clarify if WM7 will show both the full name and company for incoming calls.
I save all my contacts in outlook and use the File As to show both Person & Company i.e. John Smith(ABC Ltd).
I have over 1500 contacts for work and it's one of the features that has kept me with Windows for years.
I've tried Android and that doesn't do it. Iphone doesn't do it. Nokia doesn't do it - Not sure about Blackberry.
Also does WM7 have smart dial - I'm sure I read that it didn't, again it's a feature that's kept me with Windows, I have a shocking memory and being able to dial by first name, last name, company or telephone number is invaluble.
Cheers
Pete

For me it shows only 1st and last name + picture if available. Company info is a no go as long as you don't incorporate it in the contact name itself as I usually do.
Smartdial: No. But searching the contact list is easy. Just type 2-3 letters and you have narrowed the results enough. I'm saying this with 700+ contacts.

...I very much like to use voice dial, too. Very reliable, in fact, and fast.

TheOnly1 said:
For me it shows only 1st and last name + picture if available. Company info is a no go as long as you don't incorporate it in the contact name itself as I usually do.
Smartdial: No. But searching the contact list is easy. Just type 2-3 letters and you have narrowed the results enough. I'm saying this with 700+ contacts.
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That's really dissapointing - as a business tool I find it so very useful.
I guess I'll have to stick with 6.5 until something else similar comes along.

how did get a picture too show i have wm7 on my phone sine dec, and all show is first and last name with number. is there something need too do too get a picture to show thanks

Dear All,
I'm experiencing very strange issue with my WP7 HTC HD2, when receiving call form my saved contacts.
Almost all my contacts are saved in my phone with international dialing code as I'm living abroad.
When I receive call abroad, the name of my contact is displayed.
When I receive call at home the name is not displayed, only the number is displayed and I dont know who is calling while the number is saved in my phone with international dialing code.
To have the name displayed I have to save the number again without international dialing code.
I have the same issue when I dialing also.
Please help.

My_HTC_HD2 said:
Dear All,
I'm experiencing very strange issue with my WP7 HTC HD2, when receiving call form my saved contacts.
Almost all my contacts are saved in my phone with international dialing code as I'm living abroad.
When I receive call abroad, the name of my contact is displayed.
When I receive call at home the name is not displayed, only the number is displayed and I dont know who is calling while the number is saved in my phone with international dialing code.
To have the name displayed I have to save the number again without international dialing code.
I have the same issue when I dialing also.
Please help.
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Apply the following registry and it will solve your problem:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone]
"CallIDMatch"=dword:7

petrosk73 said:
Apply the following registry and it will solve your problem:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone]
"CallIDMatch"=dword:7
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Thanks sir for your help,
but unfortunately I cannot find CallIDMatch in the path you sent.
even when I searching I cant find it.
I'm using RegistryEditor1.4 from Mosko mobi

My_HTC_HD2 said:
Thanks sir for your help,
but unfortunately I cannot find CallIDMatch in the path you sent.
even when I searching I cant find it.
I'm using RegistryEditor1.4 from Mosko mobi
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Try with the method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907169
It works perfectly!