Hey all. This forum is a wealth of knowledge.
I am however confused about GPRS. I've seen a lot of utilities to manage it, but I'm not sure what it's for. I mean I know it's another way of connecting to the cell towers, but why utilities to manage it? Is there a benefit to using it. Should I use it all the time. Should I get one of the utilities to manage it?
Second, I'm looking for a better phone dialer. I've tried my version of Agenda Fusion and it's way too complicated. The default Contacts is a little shallow. I'd like to find a piece of software that makes it easy to go to my contacts, enter a first letter to search by, then select whether I want to call the person cell or home. Any ideas? TIA
I'm not sure if anyone has ever used HTC_SmartDialer2.5 or not, but it is a really handy dialer.
For those of you who used PalmOS, you probably miss the nice quick dial feature in the phone app. You could see your recent calls just by pressing one button, and it was smart enough not to show the same number more than once. You could then redial any of your recently dialed numbers easily with one hand. With the standard dialer in WM6, you'd have to go in the history, and ALL calls (showed the same number more than once) would be listed, and you'd have to sort through them.
Well, this dialer makes it really easy to do this. You'd have to try it to see what I'm talking about.
Anyway, the problem is, is it was made for GSM - so there's some bugs.
1st, the EVDO data arrows always show active (common bug for GSM dialers)
2nd, the ## codes don't work (common bug for GSM dialers)
I'm going to include the dialer for you guys to try, I'm sure you'll like it a lot. But if one of you savvy programmers could figure out how to make those EVDO data arrows show dormant correctly, this thing would be perfect.
Thanks!
Since the dialer was made for the GSM platform, 911 calling WILL NOT operate normally if at all.
I tried various dialers...As I read deeper into it I learned that the dialers I was trying were not designed for the CDMA platform and that 911 features were disabled. Needless to say, I hard reset my device back to factory defaults because not having 911 is a serious flaw.
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I tried various dialers...As I read deeper into it I learned that the dialers I was trying were not designed for the CDMA platform and that 911 features were disabled. Needless to say, I hard reset my device back to factory defaults because not having 911 is a serious flaw.
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So what dialers do people recommend and where to get them? I'm for the one handed operation and find the phone part of the Titan the worst part about it.
Anyone?? this would be great!
if you dont mind getting your hands a little dirty (and voiding your warrenty) then try building your own ROM and place DCDs dialers and quickdialing apps into the rom you are building. there are tons of how to's in the upgrading forum for titans. the other option would be to use a software like bigbuttondialer. get a good working one here at this link. (this one works with 911 and all the other codes so because it was built from the ground up). then go to your phone settigns and enable quick dialing.
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?
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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, everyone, first time posting. Good to meet you!
I bought my Touch HD in Taiwan and have been having fun learning more about this nifty device. This forum has been a great resource. Although there are a number of UI irks that bug me, the most annoying thing is mysterious call hangups.
I have installed Gyrator 2 and I'm not sure if its the culprit. Basically, when I am talking on the phone with the phone in a normal, upright position, it works okay. But if I change the orientation, say like I lay back on the bed and put my head on the pillow, then it will hang up my call. Any guesses?
Another thing I hope to get help with. Being out in Asia, I have to add a couple of digits in order to dial the States (002/006 depending on the carrier). However, all my US contacts have just 10 digits. When I try to browse a contact to call, I can't find an "add digits" function like on the Motorolas so I have to manually type in the numbers. Am I just thick and can't find it or is it a missing feature?
Many thanks in advance to any help!
Have you tried adding the phone to the exclusions of Gyrator?
Edit the Gyrator events and remove or disable the hang up phone when face down event. You might also want to do the same for answer when the phone is upright to avoid it auto answering when you have it in your pocket.
For the number problem you could always try storing yor contacts in international dialling format, which for dialling the US is add to +1 to the start of the 10 digit number. The carrier you are using should recognise that as a US number and sort out whatever numbers it needs to add itself.
I'm looking for a simple dialer. My imagination is select some contacts in the phone or it could use just favorite contacts and it should display them on watches and when I click on the contact, a call should be made.
I found this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuecs.SpeedDial
but I have significant issues with synchronization and also calling sometimes doesn't work but if it would be bugless it would be exactly what I imagine.
Does somebody know any similar dialer but working well? Thaks
P.S. I live in non-english speaking country and our names are not able to recognize to voice commands.
Take a look on this one..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guidology.android.minidialer
Does exactly what you ask for, is one of the main i use along with hand dialer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jxt.handdialer
I use two since i only call a few numbers and they are marked as favorites on the MiniDialer and Hand Dialer to hang up the call and know how many minutes i have on the call..
Thanks, it is EXACTLY what I needed. On the pLay is not screenshot of speed dial so I thought that the feature is missing. Great
Yes, so weird they don't show the feature on the screenshots, or even on the description. But they do mention it on the changelog, and i'm using it right now