[Q] Nook Color and Skype - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am looking into using Skype with a bluetooth headset; however, when I make a call to anyone including the "test/echo" number the call is dropped "Call Failed" as soon as the other person answers. Has anyone experienced this or found a work around?

What ROM do you run?
I run CM7 from SD and skype hung on first screen.
I don't have any Bluetooth connected.
Beta starts fine, have nothing to test it with tho
If you don't run it already - get it from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908479&highlight=skype&page=3

Nat... I get the same call dropped.
The new skype is not "hung". There is a barely visible button right behind the taskbar on bottom. Click it n u will be able to continue.

I have same problem
nat0925 said:
I am looking into using Skype with a bluetooth headset; however, when I make a call to anyone including the "test/echo" number the call is dropped "Call Failed" as soon as the other person answers. Has anyone experienced this or found a work around?
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I have the same problem. Even though the NC has no mic or cam, I'd like to use it to view my contact's video. Any work around?

danformer said:
I have the same problem. Even though the NC has no mic or cam, I'd like to use it to view my contact's video. Any work around?
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I have done zero looking into this. But I do know that without 'voice capable' enabled in the framework-res, google voice and the like don't work for Nexus 7. With that changed it does.
If you have working headset audio, well I would try that next.
Edit: Here. I ran it though the auto-patcher. This allows the N7 to use Google Voice, it may do nothing for your project.

Thanks I took a look into it and didn't get much luck. Good news is that I found an alternative. Oovoo works with the nook color so I can see my friends video even though they can't see me. Thanks for the support guys.
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk HD

mateorod said:
I have done zero looking into this. But I do know that without 'voice capable' enabled in the framework-res, google voice and the like don't work for Nexus 7. With that changed it does.
If you have working headset audio, well I would try that next.
Edit: Here. I ran it though the auto-patcher. This allows the N7 to use Google Voice, it may do nothing for your project.
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Mateorod, can you be more specific what you changed in framework-res? I use Google Voice a lot and it crashes on my Nook HD+ stock. I would love to fix that.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk

leapinlar said:
Mateorod, can you be more specific what you changed in framework-res? I use Google Voice a lot and it crashes on my Nook HD+ threadat.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk
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Well usually I would tell you to just use the auto-patcher, but I haven't modified it for 4.2 yet. But that update is almost done. If this turns out too be useful to you guys the I will let you know for the future.
For right now, you will either need to be building from source, or have the latest apktool that works on Jellybean apps. Look at iBotPeaches' apktool thread, paulobrien submitted a patch that lets that work.
Decompile the framework-res.apk:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d framework-res.apk
The first command installs the framework files ( reference material for apktool), usually not strictly necessary for custom ROMs but still a good idea just in case.
From there it is easy. Go to framework-res.out/core/res/red/values/books.xml and look for the boolean value "voice-capable" and change it to 'true'. You may end up enabling the Dialer as well, which you can uninstall, i believe.
Code:
apktool b framework-res.out framework-res.apk2
The above will recompile, remember to use an archive manager (7zip or something) to look inside the original framework-res.apk and move anything to framework-res.apk2 that is missing. Retitle your new apk to framework-res.apk and flash through a zip or install with adb.
Now, with a microphone, you should have VOIP calls through Google Voice, GrooveIP and the rest.
Edit: This post was updated with recompile instructions. I am not at home and wrote this off the top of ,my head, so let me know if something isn't working as expected maybe I have made a mistake. But it looks right. This mod will be in the auto-patcher for 4.2 pretty darn soon, to make it easier for everyday users.
Edit2: I just saw the post in your pm says 'Rooted HD+ running CM10" which means you can use the publically available version of the Auto-patcher and test this easily, with a restore.zip made.

mateorod said:
Well usually I would tell you to just use the auto-patcher, but I haven't modified it for 4.2 yet. But that update is almost done. If this turns out too be useful to you guys the I will let you know for the future.
For right now, you will either need to be building from source, or have the latest apktool that works on Jellybean apps. Look at iBotPeaches' apktool thread, paulobrien submitted a patch that lets that work.
Decompile the framework-res.apk:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d framework-res.apk
The first command installs the framework files ( reference material for apktool), usually not strictly necessary for custom ROMs but still a good idea just in case.
From there it is easy. Go to framework-res.out/core/res/red/values/books.xml and look for the boolean value "voice-capable" and change it to 'true'. You may end up enabling the Dialer as well, which you can uninstall, i believe.
Code:
apktool b framework-res.out framework-res.apk2
The above will recompile, remember to use an archive manager (7zip or something) to look inside the original framework-res.apk and move anything to framework-res.apk2 that is missing. Retitle your new apk to framework-res.apk and flash through a zip or install with adb.
Now, with a microphone, you should have VOIP calls through Google Voice, GrooveIP and the rest.
Edit: This post was updated with recompile instructions. I am not at home and wrote this off the top of ,my head, so let me know if something isn't working as expected maybe I have made a mistake. But it looks right. This mod will be in the auto-patcher for 4.2 pretty darn soon, to make it easier for everyday users.
Edit2: I just saw the post in your pm says 'Rooted HD+ running CM10" which means you can use the publically available version of the Auto-patcher and test this easily, with a restore.zip made.
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Thanks, will try the setting change. I want to change the framework-res on the stock HD+ which is ics. But I can try manually editing the apk.
Edit: I did edit it successfully but it did not fix my fc problem on the HD+ and GV. Thanks though.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD

Skype Call
I don't know if this helps but I just made a Skype call where they could hear me and I could hear them using a 7.1 Channel USB External Sound Card Audio Adapter I got off Amazon for like $4 so I don't know if a Bluetooth Dongle would help with getting a headset to pair and work but I am going to try that next but even if it does not work I can still use a computer headset and call people

Gamore said:
I don't know if this helps but I just made a Skype call where they could hear me and I could hear them using a 7.1 Channel USB External Sound Card Audio Adapter I got off Amazon for like $4 so I don't know if a Bluetooth Dongle would help with getting a headset to pair and work but I am going to try that next but even if it does not work I can still use a computer headset and call people
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That is amazing. That is the first I have ever heard of anyone getting a microphone to work on the nook color. Could you provide a little more detail how you did it?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

leapinlar said:
That is amazing. That is the first I have ever heard of anyone getting a microphone to work on the nook color. Could you provide a little more detail how you did it?
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Someone reported using "dsp adapter (plantronics) on usb" for skype on NC in another forum...

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[Q] Why cant we do this for the vibrant

I had asked this before but wasn't sure it could be done. Well now its been done for the EVO can someone please do this for the vibrant. This has become even more important to me now that vlingo is free.
Link to swype with voice for evo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752040
Can that not work on our phone as well, its the beta that determines what phone you have.... PM the guy who made the edits and ask. I would think it would work fine.
I have tried installing it directly as an apk and the install fails. I have also tried renaming and copying over the current skype and this has no effect, aka the keyboard for skype remains unchanged.
I also went as far as to try the original droid x file with the above two methods and had the same results.
Apparently there are some dependencies or other files involved.
Anyone have any ideas?
If I'm not mistaken you are supposed to flash via recovery. I spent like 3 minutes looking at that thread.
Thanks I missed that as was working with the origonal apk file posted. Trying the zip now
Keep us updated, that looks awesome
Ok ran and installed the zip file and no change. No errors but same as when I copied over the skype file manually. The skype keyboard is unchanged. In my case still the grey smoke colored version from eugene's vibrant4 build.
Anymore ideas? I would really love to get this working but do not know enough to reverse engineer what was done.
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Ok ran and installed the zip file and no change. No errors but same as when I copied over the skype file manually. The skype keyboard is unchanged. In my case still the grey smoke colored version from eugene's vibrant4 build.
Anymore ideas? I would really love to get this working but do not know enough to reverse engineer what was done.
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It would be nice if they shared what they did so we could try to reproduce it. I would love this mod combined with vlingo now that it's free, since Google's new stuff only works on 2.2.
I'll try to find time to download all the APKs from the various phones and see what's different. If you want to speed things up, send me links to all of them.
All I have is the APK file from the above posted link and I believe I have the original droid x apk for skype as well but it appears it is more then just the single skype file.
I have sent a pm to the creator in hopes he/she will share their secrets as to what has to be done to make this work.
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All I have is the APK file from the above posted link and I believe I have the original droid x apk for skype as well but it appears it is more then just the single skype file.
I have sent a pm to the creator in hopes he/she will share their secrets as to what has to be done to make this work.
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Yeah, I thought we wern't supposed to share swype apks on here though, so I was wanting the original one from the droidx as well as the evo in addition to the one in the post you linked to. I can of course get the Vibrant one from my phone. Let me know if the other devs answer you and I'll try to help out.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...ent-on-samsung-galaxy-s-and-motorola-droid-x/
Does the i9000 have it? Maybe we can borrow their version?
Well.. what do you know? That EVO one works! Instructions..
backup your existing swype, just in case.
adb pull /system/app/Swype.apk swype-backup.apk
Change your keyboard to a different one, I just switched to the Android keyboard.
adb push swype-evo-tts.apk /system/app/Swype.apk
Now change back to swype. Mic button is now there and it works!
bug/oddness: The pop-up that shows you suggestions is now yellow with light text, it's damn hard to read some of them.
This fixes the word choice window to not be yellow anymore. I used the stock graphics files from the Swype that came with our phones.
Metamorph required, market.
Couldn't make this work no matter what I tried. Your directions were very good but they just didnt seem to work. I sent you a PM let me know what else to try.
adm1jtg said:
Couldn't make this work no matter what I tried. Your directions were very good but they just didnt seem to work. I sent you a PM let me know what else to try.
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UPDATE
Got it all working now and while they keyboard is a little different all the voice functionality works perfectly. This coupled with vlingo makes for one awesome combination. Thanks to everyone for all your help.
Skype yellow fix locks up when trying to install and I cannot figure out where to copy the files manually it says to a skype directory but i dont see the directory in root explorer
adm1jtg said:
UPDATE
Got it all working now and while they keyboard is a little different all the voice functionality works perfectly. This coupled with vlingo makes for one awesome combination. Thanks to everyone for all your help.
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Are you using vlingo for the voice button? I haven't tried to do that, it just brings up google's voice input app.
adm1jtg said:
Skype yellow fix locks up when trying to install and I cannot figure out where to copy the files manually it says to a skype directory but i dont see the directory in root explorer
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You have to put them in the swype.apk. did you load it in metamorph? It's not an update.zip that you flash in recovery.
The screen looks the same as googles so maybe it interfaces with it but yes I hit the mic from the keyboard and speak and it works. I know it is somehow interfaced to vlingo as if I turn on filtering so I cant swear in vlingo setup then send a nasty text it filters it out. If i turn off word filtering in vlingo it sends the bad words.
ttabbal said:
You have to put them in the swype.apk. did you load it in metamorph? It's not an update.zip that you flash in recovery.
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Ok I am clueless no idea how to make my own apk and not loaded metamorph. Any chance I could get you to prebuild it into a single apk for me?
If not then a link to the process or a step by step would be much appreciated.

Fully working BT voice dialing for the Tab. Huzzah!

Greetings one and all! After much toiling and lurking on XDA (as well as some experimentation on my end) I have finally got my Bluetooth enabled voice dialer working flawlessly! I can now initiate all sorts of voice commands directly from my headset without needing to touch the Tab at all.
I shall now explain how.
Download and ADB Push/RootExplorer/Etc the attached VoiceDialer.apk to /system/app.
This one is different from the other APKs I've found posted on xda. I ripped it straight from my N1. It doesn't mute your headset when you long-press call and talks with a robotic voice instead of a flat beep.
Secondly (and what I believe to be *the* major detail) is an alternate lockscreen is required. The Tab wasn't really built for BT voice dialing (unlike the N1), so the stock lockscreen isn't programmed to wake and unlock when Long-press Call is initiated. In my case I used WidgetLocker because it is pure awesome. Worth every penny.
And finally I do have Google's Car Home Core & Launcher installed. While I question the direct correlation, I do know they do work closely together and frankly it doesn't hurt.
Feel free to install, mix & match as you please. Perhaps you don't need a 3rd party lockscreen with this particular iteration of VoiceDialer.apk. I haven't bothered to find out.
Also don't confuse this version of VoiceDialer with others posted around XDA. It is 72.8 KB where the others I've found are 40kb and 80kb respectively.
Best of luck and enjoy your new found headset freedom!
Nice finding, I'll give it a try. However, your VoiceDialer APK is not signed. I've already created a signed version, so if you don't mind, you will find it attached.
Anyone try this out yet?
Sounds great... Will try tomorrow.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
Digiguest said:
Anyone try this out yet?
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I tried it, works great.
I can now use my BT, and manage the phone. Thanks for the work.
Some times, well most times it really sucks to be a CDMA user
c0rnholio said:
Nice finding, I'll give it a try. However, your VoiceDialer APK is not signed. I've already created a signed version, so if you don't mind, you will find it attached.
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Ahh, thanks for supplying that. To be perfectly honest I have no idea whatsoever what the difference between a signed and unsigned APK are. I just used what I knew worked for me.
Squishie said:
Ahh, thanks for supplying that. To be perfectly honest I have no idea whatsoever what the difference between a signed and unsigned APK are. I just used what I knew worked for me.
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You're welcome. An unsigned apk cannot be installed directly through adb. You will receive an error complaining about a certificate.
BTW: There is a newer version (2.2.1.4) of the Google Car Home App floating around here. Google made available a customizable version for Nexus One and Motorola Droid. However this version runs perfectly nice on my tab.
Grab it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958890
Cheers
Tried the app with overcome Jupiter rom with mw600 bluetooth headset. App forces close every time I press the talk button on the headset. Anyone else has a solution with bluetooth voice commands?
btong said:
Tried the app with overcome Jupiter rom with mw600 bluetooth headset. App forces close every time I press the talk button on the headset. Anyone else has a solution with bluetooth voice commands?
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vlingo works from samsung apps, but you still need to do the lock screen thing, as otherwise you need to unlock every time you want to use a voice command, which is a bit of a pain.. don't understand why samsung wouldn't have implemented this!
Thanks for the tip. Vlingo works. I heard it drains battery though, is that the case for you?
I am trying out widget locker for locking the screen as suggested by the OP. Defeats the purpose of voicedial if I have to take it out to turn it on every time I want to call, I might as well dial it on the tab.
Edit: After a few hours of playing with widget locker, I still can't get bluetooth voice command going when the tab's screen is off...
kingsleyg said:
vlingo works from samsung apps, but you still need to do the lock screen thing, as otherwise you need to unlock every time you want to use a voice command, which is a bit of a pain.. don't understand why samsung wouldn't have implemented this!
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Nexus One and 2.3.4 - Talk doesn't support voice or video

heya,
I've got the new 2.3.4 update for my Nexus One, and it seems that there's absolutely no voice or video support in chat.
Other people on the forum seem to have confirmed this as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061270&page=2
It seems like a pretty lousy move from Google.
On their blog post:
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-chat-on-your-android-phone.html
they specifically mention that Google Talk with video and voice chat will will launch on other devices in the future.
I can understand there not being video on the Nexus One, as there's no front-facing camera (although they could still support it, just with the rear camera...lol), but it seems like a pretty low move to leave the Nexus One in the dust like that with voice as well.
Does anybody know if this is perhaps a bug in the Nexus One update, or perhaps you need to do something to unlock the voice functionality?
Cheers,
Victor
Strange, because with just the normal gtalk app installed on my nexus one (2.3.3 CM7), i'm able to at least voice chat. A pretty lame move if it doesn't allow voice and video.
Seriously, no voice and no video. Google needs to just make a universal gtalk app and put it in the market. Oh well at least there are better alternatives on the market that work now like tango and yahoo messenger.
Has anyone tried manually adding the new talk/jingle lib? I doesn't seem like its included in the update. See here for a link/how to. I would start by copying JUST the lib (second to the last line)
Google just isn't going to bring video chat to phones without a FFC (they said so in the announcement which was pretty clear to me). It offers a pretty bad experience for the average user. Voice chat is certainly possible and there's no reason to not allow it. Hopefully they fix this in a future update and hopefully put chat in the market so they can update it more often.
Just use the app and lib from the Nexus S update. Problem solved.
I agree though that they should at least allow Voice Chat. The only reason I can think of for not doing it would be that it competes with Google Voice but considering that's only available in 2 countries in the world it's hardly what I'd call "widely available".
lazytt said:
Has anyone tried manually adding the new talk/jingle lib? I doesn't seem like its included in the update. See here for a link/how to. I would start by copying JUST the lib (second to the last line)
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Yes, the slightly modified Talk2.apk and lib from the thread that we both linked to above works on the N1. There is no reason to only copy the lib as it would be useless without the apk since there is nothing in the old apk actually loading the lib and calling the functions it provides.
I wish I could say I used the Talk app and I cared about this... but I can't.
Yes! Who cares about gtalk I want bug fixes!!!
GldRush98 said:
I wish I could say I used the Talk app and I cared about this... but I can't.
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blunden said:
Just use the app and lib from the Nexus S update. Problem solved.
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Cool! Do the 'other' things that didnt work in 2.3.3 work? Like being able to initiate a voice/video call from the pc? Or sending video?
Gapps 20110503 fixes everything. I can send video AND the other user can call me. Awesome!
CM7 nightly #60.
heya,
Hmm, interesting - so you're saying if I just install the gapps 20110503 package, I'll get Gtalk with voice/video support?
Do you mean the one from here?
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
I'm on stock Android, and I'd like to stay that way for now. This package doesn't have any dependencies on CyanogenMod, does it? And it's not going to cause any other weirdness or breakages if I install that package, is it?
I thought that package was just the stock GoogleApps package that's split off as a separate download due to licensing restrictions - what difference is it to the one that's one my Nexus One 2.3.4 now?
Cheers,
Victor
I'm pretty sure you need to be rooted. I'm running CM7 nightly #60.
So that means that the hardware is capable of video chat for sure. we should write to google and ask the nexus team to give it to us, the official way!
It is 100% capable. Confirmed working on my N1.
victorhooi said:
heya,
Hmm, interesting - so you're saying if I just install the gapps 20110503 package, I'll get Gtalk with voice/video support?
Do you mean the one from here?
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
I'm on stock Android, and I'd like to stay that way for now. This package doesn't have any dependencies on CyanogenMod, does it? And it's not going to cause any other weirdness or breakages if I install that package, is it?
I thought that package was just the stock GoogleApps package that's split off as a separate download due to licensing restrictions - what difference is it to the one that's one my Nexus One 2.3.4 now?
Cheers,
Victor
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I can't find 20110503, only 20110501
#60 + 20110503 = works!
Here is the link for gapps-gb-20110503:
http://defy.bz/ws/roms/gapps/gapps-gb-20110503-signed.zip
I'm running a stock, rooted 2.3.4 OTA on my Nexus One and while it works, its only working on WiFi. Anyone else have this problem?
It says I need to be connected to WiFi to initiate a voice/video call. If someone else tries to initiate it, it'll tell me I missed a call because I wasn't on WiFi.
A buddy of mine has the Desire and its working fine on their 3G connection.
works fine here
works here too
mindfrost82 said:
I'm running a stock, rooted 2.3.4 OTA on my Nexus One and while it works, its only working on WiFi. Anyone else have this problem?
It says I need to be connected to WiFi to initiate a voice/video call. If someone else tries to initiate it, it'll tell me I missed a call because I wasn't on WiFi.
A buddy of mine has the Desire and its working fine on their 3G connection.
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I get the 'wifi required' message sometimes, but other times it works great.
Probably needs a good 3G/3.5G connection.
Edit: check out the topic for a wifi optional version

Line 2 working on rooted motorola xoom

Hey there. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have Line2 working on my rooted Motorola Xoom. It works on 3G and I am making calls and texting. It requires another Android phone that can download Line2 and App Saver to package the .apk file, but viola, it works!
Props nice find
Line2 apk
Hey radiogodd30. Do you happen to still have the apk file? The Xoom is the only android device I have a this time so I am unable to download it from the ap store.
mwanon said:
Hey radiogodd30. Do you happen to still have the apk file? The Xoom is the only android device I have a this time so I am unable to download it from the ap store.
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Here u go
http://db.tt/2RFHlCP
Looks all but perfect. I'll probably wait around for an official Android 3.x supported release, but it's good to see that something like this works. I'm sure I'll subscribe once that's the case.
Works on my wi-fi zoom too, in case anyone is wondering.
Of course you have to be around a wi-fi hotspot to make/receive calls, but I'm pretty much ALWAYS around a wi-fi hotspot, so it's a viable option for me.
On a side note, this is COOL! Making calls from a xoom!
radiogodd30 is awsome
That line2 apk worked perfectly. I am now using line2 on my xoom. Thank you
Its cool and all, but not something I'd pay monthly for. I wish text free would update their app.
I use Line2 on my Thunderbolt, ipad2 and zoom. Find that it works best on IOS devices.
Charlie
correction on perfectly
My xoom is only working for wifi. the dialing section of the settings tab is not there. I think it is because the app thinks I am a non phone tablet so doesn't need the option. I am guessing on that. I haven't found the configuration files that I hope exist on the xoom to make that change manually.
I know found tjat groove ip is a better solution to make or receive calls using Google voice so no monthly fees just the one time free of 3.99 to buy the app that's ot
PaulG1488 said:
I know found that groove ip is a better solution to make or receive calls using Google voice so no monthly fees just the one time free of 3.99 to buy the app that's ot
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Could be, but with line2 I get a ring even when my screen is sleeping and texting built in so it works like the cell phone I am trying to replace.
Anyone happen to know where settings are kept for line2 on the phone? apparently xoom is not at the top of the list of devices they are moving to support so tech support was not really helpful. from the conversations, it sounds like the app thinks my device is wifi only so does not show the dialing (use 3g/4g) section on the settings tab. I am assuming that there is only one app that is hiding that part of the configuration instead of maintaining two versions. IF that is true, there is probably a 'don't use 3g/4g' setting stored on my phone wherever they keep the configuration info.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE RE-UPLOAD THE OLDER LINE2.APK file. I had to reset my Xoom and lost it and the newer one DOES NOT allow you to make calls on the XOOM!
radiogodd30 said:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE RE-UPLOAD THE OLDER LINE2.APK file. I had to reset my Xoom and lost it and the newer one DOES NOT allow you to make calls on the XOOM!
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+1
Not sure where else to find the apk for this one.....
+1 I can't seem to download it from the earlier post.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
heres a new link sorry
http://db.tt/2RFHlCP
That is actually the latest version....
The one you uploaded is actually the latest version. Can someone please upload version 1.0.2? Thanks.
can u please update ur line2 apk link
its not working
Xoom speaker volume
I've got the 1.0.5 version, but am having speaker issues. It will work fine for a week or two then it will be super quiet. without any specific action that i can identify, it starts working again. Then there is the no phone on my 3g connection. only wi-fi.
Does anyone know what the 1.0.8 version fixed? And does it effect the Xoom.
And of course the obligatory demand for the apk to be posted. Does anyone have it. and Thanks in advance.
Hi
the link os not working please can send a new link2.apk

Using dialers, vvm, and other system/priv-app's from diff phones.. Possible..??

So I just found the Pixel XL dialer on youtube and it looks awesome, and I also saw the Nexus Visual Voice Mail and thought wow, that's awesome too.. So I tried to copy the Nexus vvm over to my system/priv-app folder, and modify the permissions to 775, but Root Browser won't let me change permissions and if I try to use Root Explorer it just shows a blank screen when I open the app (not sure if it's Nougat friendly yet), so I'm just curious if any of you guys have done this kinda stuff, and if so how did you manage to have success at it..?? I figured if it's the same DPI range, same OS, and files are even named the same, it should work right..?
Thanks!
EDIT: So upon researching this some, it appears that LG uses a "LGContact" file in system/priv-app's and not a dialer.apk, so I don't know how to go about adding in say, the Pixel XL dialer.. Hmm, oh well just figured it'd be a cool thing to try but at this point I'm thinking it'd probably screw something up if I tried it.. I'm still interested in hearing from those who have done this if you care to chime in..
jdmsohc22 said:
So I just found the Pixel XL dialer on youtube and it looks awesome, and I also saw the Nexus Visual Voice Mail and thought wow, that's awesome too.. So I tried to copy the Nexus vvm over to my system/priv-app folder, and modify the permissions to 775, but Root Browser won't let me change permissions and if I try to use Root Explorer it just shows a blank screen when I open the app (not sure if it's Nougat friendly yet), so I'm just curious if any of you guys have done this kinda stuff, and if so how did you manage to have success at it..?? I figured if it's the same DPI range, same OS, and files are even named the same, it should work right..?
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EDIT: So upon researching this some, it appears that LG uses a "LGContact" file in system/priv-app's and not a dialer.apk, so I don't know how to go about adding in say, the Pixel XL dialer.. Hmm, oh well just figured it'd be a cool thing to try but at this point I'm thinking it'd probably screw something up if I tried it.. I'm still interested in hearing from those who have done this if you care to chime in..
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I use an older version of Google Dialer without a problem. I had to sideload it but everything works fine except for voicemail - messages won't appear. The version number is 2.05.07_rc4. Google added a patch after that version that won't allow it to work on other phones. After installing it, you just select it as the default app for phone calls and it handles both incoming and outgoing calls. I'm not rooted and didn't have to change any permissions to get it working.
thecobra said:
I use an older version of Google Dialer without a problem. I had to sideload it but everything works fine except for voicemail - messages won't appear. The version number is 2.05.07_rc4. Google added a patch after that version that won't allow it to work on other phones. After installing it, you just select it as the default app for phone calls and it handles both incoming and outgoing calls. I'm not rooted and didn't have to change any permissions to get it working.
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Does ur proximity sensor work..?
jdmsohc22 said:
Does ur proximity sensor work..?
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Actually, not very well. I had always attributed it to the handset as I installed the Google Dialer right away when I got the phone. Is that a known issue?
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Actually, not very well. I had always attributed it to the handset as I installed the Google Dialer right away when I got the phone. Is that a known issue?
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Yup, was confirmed as a known issue..

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