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Answer Machine Software

Hi
Quite a while ago i had software on my Symbian OS Nokia that worked as an answer machine. It was great. I have had no luck finding one for the Pocket PC. Has anyone seen one about.
Some key advantages included:
No cost for reteiving messages from the network
Quick access to messages
Multiple answer recording depending on caller and situation ie friend calls answer 'hi man in a meeting leave a message' vs business caller 'Sorry i am in a meeting at moment...'
I have found a couple that uses sms to reply but none that actually record the voice.
Any ideas?

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Im sorry, I might not have explained my self. I'm after software that will do voicemail. I want to take a voice recorded message from the caller rather than have it diverted to my network voicemail.
I like the sms idea though and I'm sure the 2 applications could be integrated etc.

Hi
I have been doing a lot of investigation into this subject as i think its a neat idea. I know it has been asked many many many times before in this forum as i have dredged deep into the archives so I'm just wanting to share some info as to what i have found and find out if there have been any new developments since the last relivant posts a few months ago.
I have found this software i used to use called smartanswer for a symbian nokia
http://www.symbianware.com/product.php?id=sanswer60&pl=n6600
So i know it is possible on a similar system but different OS. I haven't managed to found any real reason for it not being able to be done on a pocket pc yet although I'm sure there is a reason or else it would have been created several times over already.
Anyway its just my small blabber wasting time in my lunch break.

phatbloke:
I've been asked about this numerous times, and you say that you've found no good reason why it's not happened yet:
Basically, as I understand it, and I know next to nothing about this area, but basically, the Phone PocketPC is just a pocketpc with an entirely seperate piece of hardware for the phone. The two are independant.
Inorder to control the "phone", the pocketpc comunicates with it through a COM port, sending commands to start calls, data connections etc. However, as I understand it, we have no direct means to access the audio/in out. So, although this is bog standard on many intelligent phones, the pocketpc was never designed around phone hardware, but merely slapped on piggyback.
Being able to record the calls is obviously essential to the answering machine. Some of the clever boys on this site have said that this is impossible or unlikely until we reverse engineer the drivers, and this hasn't happened yet AFAIK. Again, if this is all ball-ocks then someone please correct.
I can monitor missed calls, hangup incoming calls, log all that and so on, but spooling audio in and playing something down the line evades us for now.
Look here towards the end for discussion and futile ideas I had:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=20691&highlight=
and here if you're Italian:
http://www.ppcvideo.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=8954&st=0
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PS if you follow the first thread, someone mentioned that Resco Sound recorder can record both in and outgoing audio on calls. Can you try that software? If that works, it might be possible. But I've seen no verification and don't have the opportunity to check it myself.

Hi all,
I am understanding; Microsoft don't publish some "sensitive" APIs like recording audio from downlink, etc. ..... I am Symbian Software Engineer; That is everyday life for me.
So, while using Symbian, you have the possibility to make requests to Symbian or Nokia for getting access to their internal API. We do that several times... perhaps for muting microphone, GSM trace information, etc. Exists there a business case to get access to Microsofts internal API?
A contact will be very helpfully!
Thanks a lot!
Br
Adrian

Hi!
I need help for voice cal recording - automatic voice answering.
I want to find b u s i n e s s partner in this field.
Sincerily,
Leo

Why I Secretary can’t mute the microphone of my xperia x1 and why the caller can’t hear my answer message
How can I fix this using registry or any tweak tool for windows mobile 6.1
thanks

Jabra BT800 & Qtek9000

I'm looking to know if the Jabra BT800 is compatible with the Qtek 9000, anyone can help me?

Sorry about the delay, only just noticed this question, yes, the BT800 works with the Universal / XDA Exec / Qtek 9000 I use one myself.

Hi,
I can also confirm the Jabra works fine.

eskimofisherman said:
Hi,
I can also confirm the Jabra works fine.
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does it display the name of the caller or just the number??

dreamtheater39 said:
does it display the name of the caller or just the number??
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Just the number! MS BT stack doesn't implement this interesting feature.
However you can use the SW on this link http://www.jetwaremobile.com/index.htm from JETware Mobile

Evidence! I saw letters on my JABRA BT800 today!!!
Conchas said:
Just the number! MS BT stack doesn't implement this interesting feature.
However you can use the SW on this link http://www.jetwaremobile.com/index.htm from JETware Mobile
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Hi All!!!!
Yes, I saw letters on my JABRA's display after about one year of using this piece of almost useless crap! I have installed the latest version from jetwaremobile.com and it finally works. Previos versions just didn't worked!
(I wouldn't like to describe all issues and low quality if BT800, I just use it in a car to answer urgent calls.)
BUT!
1. If the name in the contact calling you - is not in English - you will see nothing on the LCD Screen;
2. It takes ages the name to appear on the screen (5 rings or more) even if I called few times;
3. It uses Jabra's internal memory to store the contacts. So, if you have 1000+ contacts (like I do), there is no chance to use this feature. (But, you stil can create a separate Category for the hot contacts, and setup jetwaremobile's software discussed here to load only these numbers).
So, All, train your memory and remember all your 1000+ phone numbers yourself

In my case names are displayed quite fast. But I've just a few hundreds of contacts... if it makes the difference.
Also managed to have previous versions working (v1 and v1.11. OK also for 1.20 Beta)
I guess your problem with non English names, means non occidental characters!? Because it is OK with mine and they are not English.
To avoid some potential problems I've ticked in 'Advance options', just what I'm interested in, 'Caller ID'
My only frustration is that I wish large names to scroll, otherwise many contacts seems to be the same...

@dima_the_chief
how can you browse contacts from bt800. I only know about last ten calls are stored in headset.
As for delay this is true but only sometime when devices loose conectivity,usualy works fine for me with xda2 wm2005.

gabiz_ro said:
@dima_the_chief
how can you browse contacts from bt800. I only know about last ten calls are stored in headset.
As for delay this is true but only sometime when devices loose conectivity,usualy works fine for me with xda2 wm2005.
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As far as I understood dima, didn't say that.
In fact BT800 doesn't allow to browse contacts stored on device!

then what to understood with:
3. It uses Jabra's internal memory to store the contacts. So, if you have 1000+ contacts (like I do), there is no chance to use this feature. (But, you stil can create a separate Category for the hot contacts, and setup jetwaremobile's software discussed here to load only these numbers).

gabiz_ro
then what to understood with:
3. It uses Jabra's internal memory to store the contacts. So, if you have 1000+ contacts (like I do), there is no chance to use this feature. (But, you stil can create a separate Category for the hot contacts, and setup jetwaremobile's software discussed here to load only these numbers).
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It means BT800 uses internal memory to keep lookup tables, that would allow to correlate an incoming number, with the correspondent name.
Doesn't mean you can browse the contacts list, from the headset, what in fact you can't.
Most probably it is technically close to be possible, bu it isn't in the feature list or at least implemented so.

gabiz_ro said:
@dima_the_chief
how can you browse contacts from bt800. I only know about last ten calls are stored in headset.
As for delay this is true but only sometime when devices loose conectivity,usualy works fine for me with xda2 wm2005.
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No! i CAN NOT BROWSE THE CONTACTS with my crappy-****ty BT800.
But, I can review last 10 incoming calls. I can see names instead of numbers.
There is a compatibility sheet on http://jetwaremobile.com/bthfx/support.htm .
It says that BT 800 only can do a Voice dial, In-band ringtones and the Caller Id.

Conchas said:
It means BT800 uses internal memory to keep lookup tables, that would allow to correlate an incoming number, with the correspondent name.
Doesn't mean you can browse the contacts list, from the headset, what in fact you can't.
Most probably it is technically close to be possible, bu it isn't in the feature list or at least implemented so.
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Why dont you think, BT800 loads the name for the incoming call on demand? That could explain the delay for the Caller Name display on incoming call.

dima_the_chief said:
Why dont you think, BT800 loads the name for the incoming call on demand? That could explain the delay for the Caller Name display on incoming call.
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I don't think so, but yes, it is a possibility also.

gabiz_ro said:
then what to understood with:
3. It uses Jabra's internal memory to store the contacts. So, if you have 1000+ contacts (like I do), there is no chance to use this feature. (But, you stil can create a separate Category for the hot contacts, and setup jetwaremobile's software discussed here to load only these numbers).
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HI All, gabiz_ro!
Sorry for bullshitting you, but my latest investigations shows, that, even the jetwaremobile's SW will try to send all off my 1000+ contacts to the BT800 it wount accept them.
My proposition about storing all the contacts in internal memory of the BT 800 - is wrong.
But, other BT headsets still can do that! And those devices can browse the phonebook. Like Parrot 3200 LS doest. But, it has a limitation of contacts to load. In this case you have to create a Hot Contacts cathegory in your contacts.
Hope this post gave clearance on the subject.
Dima_the_chief

warn the newbies -- DONT purchase JABRA BT 800
Hi All!
With this post I would like to warn the newbies against purchasing the JABRA BT 800.
Guys!!!!!!!! Spend some time and find another product!
More reliable, stable and usefull!!! You will NOT meet your challenge with purchasing this useless crap!
After using for about a year of BT 800, I have finally got it bricked.
I would not like to discribe here my unseccessful experience of using it for a year, will only descirbe the technological issues in the product.
The main buttons stopped responding to my presses. As the warranty is almost not working in my place, I tryed to repair the device myself.
The reason was - the tailanted chaineese engineer's solution to use the small ****ty piece of the plastic as a spring for the buttons. Of course after the year of rare using, this plastic part was broken, preventing the microswitch to be pushed.
Had to change the button's design and introduce the spiral spring to make it working again.
Sorry for the technical details, ALL, just do not buy BT 800 not to be concerned to the subject.
Yes, I am a strong man, and have weight down the buttons, especially when JABRA do not respond to my pressings during the incoming calls (How many of them I lost thanks to BT 800!!!!!).
How will I live further? Will buy an expencive but more reliable kar kit to use in a car and will continue using just a plain Uni for regular calls.
dima_the_chief

JetWare Works on MDA but...
I like this program and all but before installing it, I used to be able to hear my actual phone ringing instead of it just ringing in my Jabra BT800 headset. I can't seem to figure out how to have them both ringing, any suggestions?

cutejules said:
I like this program and all but before installing it, I used to be able to hear my actual phone ringing instead of it just ringing in my Jabra BT800 headset. I can't seem to figure out how to have them both ringing, any suggestions?
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Just not possible. It is the normal behaviour JetWare implemented, just like that.
See their answer I received this week about the same question, bellow.
"The behavior you observe, of the ring going only to the headset when “Use phone ringtones” is checked, is expected behavior."

Does anyone have the tekkeon ez 3000 with the Jetware app using the Universal? Any comments?

dima_the_chief said:
No! i CAN NOT BROWSE THE CONTACTS with my crappy-****ty BT800.
But, I can review last 10 incoming calls. I can see names instead of numbers.
There is a compatibility sheet on http://jetwaremobile.com/bthfx/support.htm .
It says that BT 800 only can do a Voice dial, In-band ringtones and the Caller Id.
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Does this mean that when you are reviewing the 10 incoming calls you see names instead of numbers? I can see only the numbers despite that I use jetware so I see the names when the call is coming in.

Voicemail

Hi guys,
Is there any software that will record an incoming missed call onto the phones SD card so I dont have to dial voicemail and can check the calls on directly on my PPC?
Thanks for any advice
Buda

I second the request for this....

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bdangol said:
Is there any software that will record an incoming missed call onto the phones SD card so I dont have to dial voicemail and can check the calls on directly on my PPC?
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No, that is not possible. Take a look at this:
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1264&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

...voicemail a la Answering Machine style
bdangol said:
Hi guys,
Is there any software that will record an incoming missed call onto the phones SD card so I dont have to dial voicemail and can check the calls on directly on my PPC?
Thanks for any advice
Buda
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Lets just say you want an Answering Machine on PPC.
It would be a novel and successful one, if there were ever any made. AFAIK, it is yet not possible on HTCish handhelds....
The one thing I tried involves you picking up the call, then it records the conversation, and more clearly if in speakerphone mode (a pain innit?). That is called Live PVR, in case you want to google it and wake up the genius within....
We will be waiting, if you find/make it first

grun said:
No, that is not possible. Take a look at this:
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1264&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
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So there is a fundamental hardware problem where software cannot access hardware. It occurred to me that all sounds can be fed to the bluetooth stack so maybe it could be captured from there.

Ok show of hands who would like an Answer machine for HTCish PPCs bit like the visual voicemail on dare I say it the iphoney

Such a SW is existing in Symbian60. I had this back in the dark times on my Nokia 6680.
This SW is answering the call automatically, playing the announcement which was recorded before and then recording the meaasge as mp2 (or wav). storage media can be the telephone itself or a memory card.
In WM6, i didn't find it yet, maybe really not existing.
BTW, the Siemens S40 had such a function integrated as well (no Symbian, no WM, ...).
cheers,
g-fall

block some incoming calls???

Is there a way to block certain callers from incoming calls to your phone ???\
maybe buy a filter or software , that works with WM6 ????

Call Barring is available mainly through your service provider. There's a piece of software that "blocks" calls but I think it works differently. Probably, it still allows the caller to call you, just that the person will be ignored or sent to voicemail.
The only piece of software I could find is Novosec SmartFilter:
http://www.novomobile.com/smartfilter.php
Try the demo to see if it works before you commit to anything. Hope this helps!

I have been using a software called Magicall. It works very well for me both in WM5 and WM6. Here is the link:
http://www.mobiion.com/magicall.html

Jonny_doe said:
Is there a way to block certain callers from incoming calls to your phone ???\
maybe buy a filter or software , that works with WM6 ????
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Try this one, it is free
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=307178&highlight=call+firewall

I use this one
http://www.winmobileapps.com/device/pocketpc/csb/csb.aspx
You have to buy it but it is an excellent program and value for money. It also blocks sms and links to your phone book too.

I use photocontacts. I does alot of things, like diferent ringtones and/or photos for each group or person. And it also has profiles where u can define what to do for every person or each group (ignore,hangup, mute, etc,etc)

Well thanks guys , I tried the free 1 first , but a had afew problems with it , so i then tried Magicall , and this works perfect , cheers

Jonny_doe said:
Well thanks guys , I tried the free 1 first , but a had afew problems with it , so i then tried Magicall , and this works perfect , cheers
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Also spb phone suite has black list for incoming calls. And it has a very good today plugin, with all the counters and profiles. In my opinion is one the best apps for a ppc phone.

firiel said:
I use photocontacts. I does alot of things, like diferent ringtones and/or photos for each group or person. And it also has profiles where u can define what to do for every person or each group (ignore,hangup, mute, etc,etc)
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I use this also. Lots of features,
http://www.pocketx.net/products/photocontactspro_ppc/index.html

rodalfa said:
Also spb phone suite has black list for incoming calls. And it has a very good today plugin, with all the counters and profiles. In my opinion is one the best apps for a ppc phone.
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unless you have a phone that needs a PIN code before starting up. SPB does not provide this. Therefore their profiles doen't work that good....they can switch OFF the phone but not switch ON!!

[Q] Windows Phone 7 ACR Software

Is anyone working on All Call Recorder for wp7?
This software is exremely important for me and was wondering if someone could develop this software before launch so it can be ready for download on the day of launch
regards and very much appreciate all your work.

I don't think that's possible given how apps run in WP7 (sandbox restrictions, no background operation).

itster2 said:
Is anyone working on All Call Recorder for wp7?
This software is exremely important for me and was wondering if someone could develop this software before launch so it can be ready for download on the day of launch
regards and very much appreciate all your work.
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As amb9800 says, this isn't possible. When a phone call comes in, your running app(s) are tombstoned and aren't running. Therefore, don't have access to the microphone.

walshieau said:
As amb9800 says, this isn't possible. When a phone call comes in, your running app(s) are tombstoned and aren't running. Therefore, don't have access to the microphone.
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But the phone call can run in the background then you could start your recorder and it could be running in the forground you just wont see the person you are talking to or have access to other features of the call i.e. text messages, email, etc...

according to this a call filter/sms blocker is impossible for the moment with wp7 ?

thecasimir said:
according to this a call filter/sms blocker is impossible for the moment with wp7 ?
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That is correct.

rruffman said:
But the phone call can run in the background then you could start your recorder and it could be running in the forground you just wont see the person you are talking to or have access to other features of the call i.e. text messages, email, etc...
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Still won't work... your app will still be tombstoned when the call comes through, even if you re-start it, you won't have access to the MIC.

walshieau said:
Still won't work... your app will still be tombstoned when the call comes through, even if you re-start it, you won't have access to the MIC.
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my post says to open your app after you answer the call thus will not be tombstoned and yes you do have access to the mic. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/microsoft.xna.framework.audio.microphone(XNAGameStudio.40).aspx

Seriously has anyone come up with a program yet ???

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Still won't work... your app will still be tombstoned when the call comes through, even if you re-start it, you won't have access to the MIC.
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I think its not complete true. I use Samsung Focus and I can switch on camera while answering a call and if I switch on speaker too then I can record both side conversation. I believe that its matter of time if someone figure out and develop a application for call recording......

NMBNMB said:
I think its not complete true. I use Samsung Focus and I can switch on camera while answering a call and if I switch on speaker too then I can record both side conversation. I believe that its matter of time if someone figure out and develop a application for call recording......
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The camera isn't a typical app

Sorry
This is definitely not possible. You can definitely run your app during a call (no tombstone concern), but WP takes over the mic for a phone call. Your app will run, but you'll get perfect silence recorded. This is by design. It would be great if they change it at some point. Obviously the user should have to OK something, but the concern is about the other party since some US states (not sure of other countries) require that both parties are notified of a recording in progress.
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This is definitely not possible. You can run your app during a call (no tombstone concern), but WP takes over the mic for a phone call. Your app will run, but you'll get perfect silence recorded. This is by design. It would be great if MS changes it at some point. Obviously the user should have to OK something, but the concern is about the other party since some US states (not sure of other countries) require that both parties are notified of a recording in progress.