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FRONT CAMERA? What for without service provider?

Most people can't use the Video Calls because lack of providers.
But what else you do with it.
Any body uploaded pictures taken with the front camera?

Not really true to say "most people", EVERY provider here in the UK does it, bar a couple of the tiny "virtual providers" who don't have their own network.
Maybe its just your region that doesnt offer it, but they couldn't have shipped it here without a front camera.

in the US providers do not offer it--however their are apps that let you use it for a webcam, front facing cam(for self shots) or skype video calls.

here most people can make video calls
it's just that nobody really want to it's
pretty much not used
guess it's a girls having to spend ½hour to look their best
before answering the phone thing

what apps for webcam ability?

it's in std. phone app
and it only works with
direct calls to another phone which
support it

Nightrage said:
in the US providers do not offer it--however their are apps that let you use it for a webcam, front facing cam(for self shots) or skype video calls.
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id like to know what apps you are talking about for using the front camera as a webcam / skype video calls...would be great

As WEBCAM? I guess we need an app. and connection trought USB or Bluetooh. Hmmm.. anybody knows?

Hmm. Seems there is an app here: http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html

@ At45
Thank you, good find.
Looks very good I hope is compatible with Xperia.
Thanks

Would be nice if there would be a way to use the small front-cam as a webcam in Live Messenger.
Regarding the use for it for videocalls, here in Holland it's possible to do so as nearly every operator offers it, but I wouldn't know of any people that make use of it. It seems to be too expensive or so.

Has anyone managed to get Ateksoft WebCamera Plus to use the front camera?

i believe theres only 1 carrier that offers video calls in the US... I could go on about the world politics but i wont.
however as i have a x1i coming tomorrow i was also wondering about this. as it will be the only feature on the phone i wont be able to use.

well if you are on tmobile then you won't be able to use the 3g either...but yeah in the USA we are hosed with video phones.

until they lower the costs of video calls (at least in my country) NO one is gonna use them xD

I have an X1a and I noticed it does have the front camera but no icon in the basic phone app. I am sure there is a reg edit to enable this. Anyone know where to find it?

"no body uses video call" I disagree
Really no 3G in USA ?? Sounds wierd to me
I'm currently living in a "developing" country in Latinamerica, but 3 out of 4 local carriers offer video call (kinda "fancy" feature since it costs more than a standard call). HSDPA is also available, so I got really surprised when you stated "US providers do not offer videocall"
It doesn't make sense to me, you are supposed to be the "developed world"
Lets get to the point:
I flashed my X1i with the X1A LAM (latinamerica) ROM and I can tell you for sure the videocall option is there in the diapad
I've also tested the X1A NAM (northamerica) ROM and I think it had it too (not completely sure because I don't remember, but I should have noticed its absence)
In dialpad, check "menu" --> "vieocall options"
It would possibly apperar only when 3G signal is picked up

Most American networks don't support full 3g yet, it's coming soon though from AT&T at least.
Anyone know a way to get video calls through Skype on the X1?

Skype on DHD

I have also posted this on VF forums but hoped someone here on might have some experience of this:
Anyone out there using Skype on their DHD yet? I use skype for my business and have a skype incoming number too so it is great that I will no longer have to divert skype calls to my mobile at cost. I can now just pick them up directly from my mobile for free. I can even make free outgoing UK landline calls from the mobile via skype as part of my skype subscription, although this isn't as big a deal due to the VF contract I have.
I may be wrong, and I will be testing this out very soon, but when abroad and assuming you buy a local SIM with some data allowance, I think I should be able to receive calls to my skype number and make calls (via my skype subscription) to UK landlines all from my mobile for free! Can anyone with similar experience confirm this to be the case?
Also, the skype app for android isn't the most intuitive regarding changing the settings etc and you can't use the back button once logged in, only the home button to hide the app. Hopefully that will be addressed in the next release. My main issue however is that I cannot change the ringing volume for skype which is currently set very low. I have found an option to change the ring tone but it only offers either the default or something from the music stored on the handset, no mention of volume though. I have also set all the volumes of the handset (Calls, notifications, etc) to full but skype still rings very quietly. Anyone have any ideas on this?

For anyone interested, Skype just released an update for this app. It now allows you to use the back button to hide the app. However there is now a more annoying problem of the missed call page showing up everytime you go to the app (assuming you have a missed call) and won't go away until you clear the whole history.
I have read on other forums the only solution to the low ringing volume is to change the default to a music file of your choice which is of a decent volume.

webego said:
I have also posted this on VF forums but hoped someone here on might have some experience of this:
Anyone out there using Skype on their DHD yet? I use skype for my business and have a skype incoming number too so it is great that I will no longer have to divert skype calls to my mobile at cost. I can now just pick them up directly from my mobile for free. I can even make free outgoing UK landline calls from the mobile via skype as part of my skype subscription, although this isn't as big a deal due to the VF contract I have.
I may be wrong, and I will be testing this out very soon, but when abroad and assuming you buy a local SIM with some data allowance, I think I should be able to receive calls to my skype number and make calls (via my skype subscription) to UK landlines all from my mobile for free! Can anyone with similar experience confirm this to be the case?
Also, the skype app for android isn't the most intuitive regarding changing the settings etc and you can't use the back button once logged in, only the home button to hide the app. Hopefully that will be addressed in the next release. My main issue however is that I cannot change the ringing volume for skype which is currently set very low. I have found an option to change the ring tone but it only offers either the default or something from the music stored on the handset, no mention of volume though. I have also set all the volumes of the handset (Calls, notifications, etc) to full but skype still rings very quietly. Anyone have any ideas on this?
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Yes, tried Skype on my DHD today for the first time. Signal was quite good to start with but then the sound started breaking up a little. Then I took an incoming Skype call which didn't have such good sound quality.
It clearly works, but I think the sound quality, like on another other computer, depends on the quality of your data internet connection. Also, it is annoying about the back button, I agree. Looks like its just the first version for Android, so hopefully Skype will improve it soon.

So the BIG ?
Is there a front facing camera on the DHD?

No, the DHD hasnt got a front facing camera.

Any idea if the back camera can be used for a video call?
Not very convenient I know but its someth at least ;]

bahkata said:
Any idea if the back camera can be used for a video call?
Not very convenient I know but its someth at least ;]
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If it works, you can always use it in front of a mirror right?

silashack said:
So the BIG ?
Is there a front facing camera on the DHD?
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And what does that have to do with Skype ? You know, Android version doesn't have video call support.

faugusztin said:
And what does that have to do with Skype ? You know, Android version doesn't have video call support.
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NO I did not, because all the crappy reviews do NOT mention that, most of them tend to be C&P from some bad stock handout, same as a few 'older' reviews of the DHD mention that the FFC may only work when 2.2 comes out.
As we can see plenty of bull**** on the internet

motorola atrix 3g video calls

guys i am in india ....i bought this phone for its awesome features unware of the feature of lack of video calls through 3g network....
i am still trying to figure out how to make a video call through 3g...
in nokia symbian os there is an option of making either a voice call or a video call....is there an option like this in motorola atrix...
guys i am trying very desperately for this....
i have tried fring and other video calls providing softwares but it requires the caller on the other end to also log in to fring or other video call software....
pls suggest me a software which on installation into my phone will alllow me to make as well as receive video calls from anyone with 3g video call facility on the other side....
thank u

Hello, by chance have you tried tango? Its in the app store I heard good things but haven't got to try it yet

Or fring ?
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App

No, there is no native app for android that doesn't require both parties to be logged in yet. That feature is called google voice video chat, and is currently available only on the motorola xoom, and other honeycomb devices.

I think he means video calling people over the 3G network not internet. I understand this protocol is not implemented in the States, so most of you guys who are in the States would not understand by this.
He wants to make a video call to any other 3G phone that supports video call. Without using the internet and without using any app. My Samsung Galaxy S has that feature. Im having Dell Streak and since its made for the US market, it is like the Atrix.. it doesnt support 3G video call.
Sigh. Galaxy S is made in Korea and the korean has 3G video call protocol implemented there. i think thats why they have.

Qik video app can do this they just release a new version altough sound is bad and video is upside down

Turn Galaxy camera into SUPER camera

I always want a camera with phone, (due to my job)
Are there any hackers/super developers can tell me or help me? That is
Is it possible that we root the Galaxy camera and S-Off the Galaxy camera ?
And finally , Galaxy camera can make a phone call ???
What is the main factor that it cant make a phone call ??
http://s.hksimg.com/kb/content_images/2012/08/30/85903/1346303468_981.jpg
Network shows 4G 3G HSPA..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185688

Is the device using android?

d p r e v i e w.com/news/2012/08/29/samsung-announces-galaxy-camera-with-android-OS-4-1-jelly-bean
yes!!!! android-OS-4-1
Network shows 4G 3G HSPA..
What is the main factor that it cant make a phone call ??

If you want to know if Galaxy Camera can make a phone call or not? The answer is yes. It can do anything that Android 4.1 allows it to do. More Info

Thank you for answering questions .
>>>>>>>>>>d p review.com/news/2012/08/29/samsung-announces-galaxy-camera-with-android-OS-4-1-jelly-bean
(delete two spaces between d p r )
How ever , in Offcial displays and websites show us "with a 1.4GHz quad-core processor at its heart, missing only the ability to make calls."
though it is Android 4.1, they cancel the function of making call. For fear that galaxy camera would impact the selling of S III.
>>>>>>>>>Network 4G、3G , HSPA+ 21Mbps (Not include Gsm communication)
Is it the problem of hardware ? Seach the words "call" in the web ,many replies show that they are confused the cancel of call function.

Don't worry, I or someone else in these forums will hack its core and make sure that we can make calls with it.

The galaxy camera CANNOT make calls.......It's just a camera with android on it.........you can put a 3G or 4G enabled sim on it to use its data(like the iPad),and NOT make calls......If you are interested in buying a phone with a good camera....wait for the Nokia Lumia phones with Pureview
Also S-ON/S-OFF are terms only for HTC devices......it's sort of their way to prevent access to the NAND

csoulr666 said:
The galaxy camera CANNOT make calls.......It's just a camera with android on it.........you can put a 3G or 4G enabled sim on it to use its data(like the iPad),and NOT make calls......If you are interested in buying a phone with a good camera....wait for the Nokia Lumia phones with Pureview
Also S-ON/S-OFF are terms only for HTC devices......it's sort of their way to prevent access to the NAND
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So sad

john12262002 said:
So sad
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mm...but i know that with a jailbreaked ipad 3g you can call...so probably it's only to unblock the function in galaxy camera...hoping

It can be done
Confucio1986 said:
mm...but i know that with a jailbreaked ipad 3g you can call...so probably it's only to unblock the function in galaxy camera...hoping
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Way ahead of you guys.. this should work .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875024
Pierre

if anything would you not be able to use skype with the data card in there to make phone calls? Or perhaps you can use Google Voice?

pileiba said:
Way ahead of you guys.. this should work .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875024
Pierre
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The reason that works is because it shares a modem with a device that can make phone calls. I'm not saying this camera doesn't. I'm saying don't go flashing that modem.
I have a galaxy camera inbound next week. Expect some threads in original development and development from me. I will be releasing Heimdall One-Click and CASUAL for this device shortly after I get ahold of it. I will also film some XDATVs on it. Then I will send it to Josh Groce at MobileTechVideos.com to get a JTAH flash on it.
I'm very excited to see what this thing can do

It can be done on a very simple way using CM10 : by enabling in build.prop the phone functions and using a Bluetooth headset. However, I think CM10 with Galaxy Camera is a no go, as all the main features are in TouchWiz on this device.
The harder method would be to modify the build.prop to let you make phone calls and then install the dialer&contacts apps .apk from S3 or Note 2. Here will be some compatibility issues, but they could be solved. The only thing you will need is a Bluetooth headset, which will run as speaker and mic.
Samsung can't remove the phone features in Android, just they can disable these functions, which we will enable again .
L.E.: The modem should not be a problem, because this device can receive 3G data for Internet via microSIM, correct?

just gonna state the obvious
Could you just use Skype/Google voice (us)
Would this not work? (Maybe need to grab apks as not supported) but wouldn't that work?

Fallon9111 said:
Could you just use Skype/Google voice (us)
Would this not work? (Maybe need to grab apks as not supported) but wouldn't that work?
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Yes, that will work. It's running Android and that's the only real requirement for those apps. It will probly also support Google+ Hangouts. Native phone calls are a different story though.

AdamOutler said:
Yes, that will work. It's running Android and that's the only real requirement for those apps. It will probly also support Google+ Hangouts. Native phone calls are a different story though.
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Its because theres not a gsm radio to make a calls right
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Surely you could make Voip calls on it. The device has a speaker, a microphone and data connectivity via Wifi or 3g/4g. You might look silly making calls on a camera but if you paired that with a Bluetooth adapter, then you'd be in business.

zac68 said:
Surely you could make Voip calls on it. The device has a speaker, a microphone and data connectivity via Wifi or 3g/4g. You might look silly making calls on a camera but if you paired that with a Bluetooth adapter, then you'd be in business.
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I wouldn't care about looking silly, but it would be a perfect device for holidays (or small get-outs and concerts/events). You run around making pictures all day, making very occasional phonecalls and whatsapping/skyping a bit in between .. if this device had call-capability I could leave my $600 smartphone at home and worry about only one expensive device in my pocket.
Besides, I'd laugh my ass off at people looking at me making a phonecall with this haha
The "what the ?!" faces will be priceless

The mic placement is no good for making traditional phone calls, the call quality will be terrible I think. I was really hoping this thing could make calls, I basically only use apps on my nexus 7 now and I only need a phone to take photos and make calls, this could have been it.

jediryan123 said:
The mic placement is no good for making traditional phone calls, the call quality will be terrible I think. I was really hoping this thing could make calls, I basically only use apps on my nexus 7 now and I only need a phone to take photos and make calls, this could have been it.
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You could always just use a bluetooth headset and skype to make calls for you or perhaps google voice.

[Q] SGH-i337M - Using mspy app - call recordings dont work (have kitkat 4.4.2 & Root)

[Q] SGH-i337M - Using mspy app - call recordings dont work (have kitkat 4.4.2 & Root)
Hi All,
Im using the app in the Galaxy S4 SGH-i337m to record calls, but I can hear only the person who receives the call (I mean the person with the mspy app installed in the device).
Is there any way to change the configuration (Probably installing a ROM or patch) to make the recording calls through mspy.com available?
This device is same as Canadian and Mexico Models. I have used this app in other phones and works perfectly all call recordings are working 100% fine.
This might be a dumb question but I dont know how to figure this out, been reading a lot and trying to find out, like I mention in subject, this phone has kitkat 4.4.2 and is rooted, all other features of Mspy works fine but the call recording is not, and is pretty much the most important feature of the application.
Please help me to resolve this issue!!

mspy.com support response!! - They dont help at all!!
[email protected] said:
Hi All,
Im using the app in the Galaxy S4 SGH-i337m to record calls, but I can hear only the person who receives the call (I mean the person with the mspy app installed in the device).
Is there any way to change the configuration (Probably installing a ROM or patch) to make the recording calls through mspy.com available?
This device is same as Canadian and Mexico Models. I have used this app in other phones and works perfectly all call recordings are working 100% fine.
This might be a dumb question but I dont know how to figure this out, been reading a lot and trying to find out, like I mention in subject, this phone has kitkat 4.4.2 and is rooted, all other features of Mspy works fine but the call recording is not, and is pretty much the most important feature of the application.
Please help me to resolve this issue!!
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Currently there are 2 ways of the conversation to be recorded: directly from the phone line and through the microphone of the device. In first case – all parties of the conversation will be recorded in a high-quality.
In second case – the recording is executed through the microphone which is usually situated in the bottom part of the phone and it can clearly record only the voice of the target device’s owner, but the other party may not be such clear. It means that the microphone “hears” only the echoes of sounds from the phone’s speaker, which is situated in the top part of the phone. It leads to the low-quality or one-sided recordings.
The possibility to record through the phone line is determined by the manufacturer and their policy. It means that in many countries (especially in EU) it is forbidden by the law to secretly perform a recording of the phone conversation. Therefore, many manufacturers are restricting this option from the firmware of the phone. It means that some of manufacturers still keep this option for phones, which will be used in countries without such law restrictions, and the others block this feature in firmware “just in case”.
In some cases there is a possibility to replace the official firmware of the phone on other official one and activate the option to record phone conversations (the localization of the phone may be kept). Moreover, it’s possible to find the alternative (unofficial) firmware with activated option of recording designed by freelancers. It is possible to install some special patches for some of phone models which will enable the option of conversation recording.
After thorough researches it was concluded that your particular target device will not have the possibility to record calls and this problem may not be resolved from our side due to those hardware issues (which were previously stated). You can make a research on your own and find the appropriate firmware for your target device; it may resolve your problem. However, we cannot take the responsibility for those researches and provide any guarantees.
Please accept our apologies.
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PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!!!