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Hello Everyone,
I am a avid, aspiring developer, and as such I felt it would be mutually beneficial to start this thread. The Point of this this is for you [the users] to post up ideas for programs, and some sketch-ups of designs, and in return, I will try to make, and maintain, these applications.
In doing this, I will get the experience I need, and you [the users] will get the results that you [hopefully] want.
Below is [or will be soon enough] a list of programs that are developed or in the process of consideration.
Please refer to HERE for a updated list of projects...that will be my new place for updates!
Project List:
AutoSend - Scheduled SMS Sender [V3.0]
CMail - A Replacement tmail for Devs and Advanced Users[V1.0]
CSlide - A "Slide-To" like application that utilizes the JOGGR Bar for a Finger-Friendly Action Slider! [Concept]
Export-Studio - A FREE alternative app to export Contacts and SMS[V4.0 + Command Line Version]
Appointmentor - A command-line based app for creating appointments quickly and easily [V1.0]
ContactRetriever - A command-line based app for getting info on a specific contact! [V3.0]
CSort - A Command-Line based List Sorter (designed with MortScripters in mind) [V1.0]
*As you can see, the list is sort of pathetic now, but with your help, I can bulk it up*
SMS messenger
I would like an SMS type of instant messenger. The kind my Tmobile WM 6.0 came with. Like "Oz Instant Messaging". I have tried all the different cab files out there for OZ and can't get any of them to work with 3VO Rom. I do not have a data package with my phone and want to use an SMS type of messenger. Thanks for any help.
rrgongora said:
I would like an SMS type of instant messenger. The kind my Tmobile WM 6.0 came with. Like "Oz Instant Messaging". I have tried all the different cab files out there for OZ and can't get any of them to work with 3VO Rom. I do not have a data package with my phone and want to use an SMS type of messenger. Thanks for any help.
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I will do what I can after I release the current SMS project I am working on.
I am aware that different messengers (or atleast AIM) has a number that you can txt to do chatting. I suppose what you are asking for is a GUI for performing such tasks? If so, once I fully comprehend the entire aspect of sending a SMS, i can probably make this GUI. Otherwise, please explain.
CycloneSender - AutoSend
Here is my FIRST RELEASE of an exe application for the Excalibur (EVER!).
NOTE: DUE TO THE RELEASE OF CMessageSuite, UPDATES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS PROGRAM ANY LONGER
CycloneSender - AutoSend[V3.5]
Basically, what this program does is allow you to program in set Dates and Times for SMS/TXT Messages to be sent. You can program events (with the application) up to 4 years in the future, down to the minute!
This program includes:
A Simple, Easy to Use GUI
Decent RAM/CPU Usage (there is always room for improvement)
An effective automating system (no need to monitor)
IT IS TOTALLY FREE (well, Donations are accepted )
To Install:
Simply download the attached .cab file and place it on your phone.
Run the .cab file and that is it.
To Use:
In the Start Menu, there is a new folder for my applications, navigate to that and there are two links
"CycloneSender" will run the actual application.
"Check for New" will run the automated portion of this app and check to see if there are pending events for the day, and if so, it will take the necessary actions.
Tips:
When you EXIT the main application, the automated portion of the app is run (so that newly programmed events can be parsed)
This program is accurate to the MINUTE, therefore if you set a message for 17:00 (Yes, it is in 24-hour mode), and the automated portion runs at 16:55:33, then the text message will be sent at 17:00:33 (Implementation for accuracy to the second may be included in newer released)
Known Bugs/Issues:
Unknown Results occur when two messages are scheduled for the EXACT SAME TIME [I will test this out]
When you add a recipient, you cannot delete it (will be fixed soon)
V3.0 UPDATE
This update owes big thanks to XDA user Mohitsapru. Thanks to his help, the efficiency of this application has well more than doubled! In this new version, there is no constantly running application and uses LESS ram! Same GUI, etc. ENJOY
(NEW CAB IS POSTED BELOW)
V3.5 UPDATE
This update allows you to program in MULTIPLE recipients. All recipients will receive the message at the same time. Also, some code optimization.
While I did the coding (for 99% of the part) myself, credit has to go to HowdyKeith who made the restart script for me (which plays a decently big part in making the program run smoothly) and to many other users on this forum that have helped me learn what I have.
With all that said, Enjoy the Application (and remember, donations appreciated )
Could i suggest you provide the proper info about the what it does in your first post next time thanks sounds kinda cool might try it one day.
screenshots???
Cyclonezephyrxz7 said:
CycloneSender - AutoSend[V1.0]
Basically, what this program does is allow you to program in set Dates and Times for SMS/TXT Messages to be sent. You can program events (with the application) up to 4 years in the future, down to the minute!
This program includes:
A Simple, Easy to Use GUI
Decent RAM/CPU Usage (there is always room for improvement)
An effective automating system (no need to monitor)
IT IS TOTALLY FREE (well, Donations are accepted )
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Is This What You Meant, Taalon927?
doesn't "Power SMS" do the same thing?
roloracer said:
doesn't "Power SMS" do the same thing?
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Yes, and probably a little bit more, but Power SMS costs $$, while the one I am actively developing (as per request, bug report, etc.) comes at no charge to users (unless they so choose to donate, but that is not mandatory).
The point of doing this is mutually beneficial:
1- I get some more coding 'experience'/'knowledge'
2- Users get products that are free of charge!
All i need are ideas!
Speaking of which:
UPDATE
-I should have a basic release of CMail.exe tomorrow, allowing users to send SMS and E-Mail through command line interfaces (MortScript especially).
-While it doesn't seem like a gigantic improvement over tmail now, it can be once I add more features onto it (need Ideas!!!)...
All looking good and know what you mean using as a learnin block too
Will give a shot tom when got some free time... Keep up the good work
UPDATE
As per request, ScreenShots are posted in the AutoSend Post!
Also, New CONCEPTUAL project posted in First Post (CSlide) ... Will start on that once bugs in AutoSend are cleared and CMail is released...
EDIT:: New Update: Thanks to loads of help from mohitsapru , I will be releasing a much more energy efficient version of AutoSend in the next day or so. CMail may be delayed a little bit...
Cyclonezephyrxz7 said:
UPDATE
As per request, ScreenShots are posted in the AutoSend Post!
Also, New CONCEPTUAL project posted in First Post (CSlide) ... Will start on that once bugs in AutoSend are cleared and CMail is released...
EDIT:: New Update: Thanks to loads of help from mohitsapru , I will be releasing a much more energy efficient version of AutoSend in the next day or so. CMail may be delayed a little bit...
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Thanks for referring me
I saw that you are also facing problem of wait cursor!! well did u fix it or is it still there? if u dint, i have fix for that. lemme know if u need that
Ok Here it is:
If it is a console app use:
Code:
[LEFT][FONT=Arial] [DllImport([COLOR=#a31515]"coredll.dll"[/COLOR])][/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=Arial] [COLOR=blue]public[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]static[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]extern[/COLOR] [COLOR=#2b91af]IntPtr[/COLOR] SetCursor([COLOR=#2b91af]IntPtr[/COLOR] hCursor);[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [COLOR=blue]static[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]void[/COLOR] Main([COLOR=blue]string[/COLOR][] args)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] {[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [COLOR=#2b91af]IntPtr[/COLOR] hOldCursor = SetCursor([COLOR=#2b91af]IntPtr[/COLOR].Zero);[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [COLOR=blue]while[/COLOR] ([COLOR=blue]true[/COLOR])[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] {[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] System.Threading.[COLOR=#2b91af]Thread[/COLOR].Sleep(1000);[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] }[/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=Arial] [COLOR=green]//SetCursor(hOldCursor); [/COLOR][/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=Arial] }[/FONT]
for normal windows form code u can use
Cursor.current = Cursors.Default
Cyclonezephyrxz7 said:
I will do what I can after I release the current SMS project I am working on.
I am aware that different messengers (or atleast AIM) has a number that you can txt to do chatting. I suppose what you are asking for is a GUI for performing such tasks? If so, once I fully comprehend the entire aspect of sending a SMS, i can probably make this GUI. Otherwise, please explain.
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I am not sure what type of program it was. It was OZ messenger as far as the research I have done. It was an IM application that came with my T-mobile DASH. It did not require any type of data plan to run the application. It was a simple text messenger. I was told by others in these forums that it was OZ messenger, but the ones I find here will not seem to work with my 3VO Rom. I hope that clears things up....it's only confused me more.
Well, I am not going to reinvent the wheel since that will only produce a square wheel and a waste of some time. Haha Basically, I don't want to attempt to recreate a working app because I will end up making a pretty buggy, CPU intensive one . I believe that with OZ Messenger you may have to search for a CONFIGURATION of your connection settings (if using T-Mobile, atleast for me, I had to do some tinkering once). It plagued me for a while to get it working, but now it works on my phone!
Good Luck
CMAIL V1.0
This program is an alternative to tmail.exe that was created so that people can either use it on their own, or use it WITH an application of their own. It is similar to the sender executable which is supplied with CycloneSender V1.0, however works differently.
This program includes:
A constantly maintained Documentation of ALL its functions.
The ability to Send SMS messages
A light-weight, command-line based program
To Install:
No real install...Just take the file and unzip it and put the CMail.exe where-ever you want.
To Use:
As I mentioned, the Documentation is supplied (in the compressed file) and it contains all the methods you can call on in.
In order to execute, you have to use MortScript to run it, an application of your own, or CeleCMD ... or even a Shortcut if you can figure that out.
*DISCLAIMER* THIS IS 100% COMMAND-LINE BASED, AND AS SUCH IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR GENERAL END-USERS UNLESS THEY ARE AWARE ON HOW TO USE THE APPLICATION. (No damages can really be done to the phone using this incorrectly...)
Known Bugs/Issues
None so far (YES!)
Future Ideas:
MMS (?)
E-Mail
Please remember that I use my own time to make these free, useful alternatives! I couldn't do this without the help of other XDA Forum members. (Donations are appreciated!)
Please Comment and give me ideas for more functions
Export-Studio[V4.0]
This application is a very useful free alternative to those expensive Contact backup applications. It will backup/export your Contacts and SMS[V2].
UPDATE: V2.5 Released. Command-Line and GUI versions bundled into ONE EXE.
UPDATE: V3.0 Released. Now you can export Contacts in VCF format!
UPDATE: V3.1 Released. Fixes error with missing DLL.
UPDATE: V4.0 Released. Expands the export capabilities of Contacts!
This program includes:
A super-simple, lightweight GUI
The Ability to backup Contacts and SMS
Three modes of exporting: TXT and CSV and VCF
A comand-line based version of the GUI program
To Install:
Simply download the CAB file, and install it
Then navigate to Start Menu > CycloneApps > ExportStudio
and voila!
To use:
First, run the app and you will see 3 areas : What you want to output, the output format, and the folder to write to.
Select what you want to ouput
Make sure to ONLY PUT THE FOLDER in the folder text box, or you will get errors or weird results...
Once set up, click export, and the application will do its thing!
If you want to use the command-line feature, then just run the same EXE as for the GUI with parameters afterwards (see documentation)
Tips:
While the CSV format can be opened in Excel or the likes, I find that the TXT format is more organized.
Known Bugs/Issues:
There may be some slight errors in the CSV file (this is tested with OpenOffice on Windows Vista).
None others... YAY
Remember please, that I did this coding on my own and with the motivation and help of other users on the XDA Forums. I do this to practice coding for myself and to provide free alternatives of apps for the users of our beloved Excalibur. While the programs are 100% free, donations are appreciated .
UPDATE:
CycloneSender AutoSend V3.0 Just released! Enjoy the improvements (no noticable changes in GUI).
Progress is being made on Export Studio
Requests for new applications are MORE THAN WELCOME
UPDATE
ExportStudio V2.0 IS NOW OUT WITH SMS BACKUP CAPABILITIES!
More Ideas are welcome!
Cyclonezephyrxz7 said:
The point of doing this is mutually beneficial:
1- I get some more coding 'experience'/'knowledge'
2- Users get products that are free of charge!
All i need are ideas!
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You should rewrite that SMS Bubbles app in my ROM and make it more "usable".
ookba said:
You should rewrite that SMS Bubbles app in my ROM and make it more "usable".
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I'm in the process of learning C++, so until then I wouldn't really be able to make a worth-while SMSBubbles since C# isn't the fastest or most versatile language (in terms of gfx).
Hello Everyone,
I am a avid, aspiring developer, and as such I felt it would be mutually beneficial to start this thread. The Point of this this is for you [the users] to post up ideas for programs, and some sketch-ups of designs, and in return, I will try to make, and maintain, these applications.
In doing this, I will get the experience I need, and you [the users] will get the results that you [hopefully] want.
Below is [or will be soon enough] a list of programs that are developed or in the process of consideration.
Project List:
AutoSend - Scheduled SMS Sender [V3.5][NO LONGER BEING UPDATED]
CMail - A Replacement tmail for Devs and Advanced Users[V1.0]
Export-Studio - A FREE alternative app to export Contacts and SMS[V4.0 + Command Line Version]
Appointmentor - A command-line based app for creating appointments quickly and easily [V1.5]
ContactRetriever - A command-line based app for getting info on a specific contact! [V3.5]
CDL - A Command-Line based File downloader (designed with MortScripter's in mind) [Release Delayed]
CSort - A Command-Line based List Sorter (designed with MortScripters in mind) [V2.0]
ImgResize - A Command-Line based Image Resizer (Resize + Crop) [V2.0]
All2Reg - Based off of Msg2Reg, this will export MANY things to registry [Coming Soon]
TornadoClean - A utility for deleting old files/SMS/MMS/EMAILS with certain 'traits' specified by the user [Conceptual - PsuedoCode Stage]
CBRunner - [Idea courtesy of HowdyKeith] Runs EXE's (and possibly other file types like MP3, etc.) In the background so MortScripters can do their stuff! [V1.0]
CMessageSuite - A Re-Make of AutoSend with more features! [V1.0]
*As you can see, the list is sort of pathetic now, but with your help, I can bulk it up*
UPDATE:
A command-line version of Export Studio is now posted for all you Scripters!
Appointmentor[V1.5]
This program allows scripters and devs to quickly and easily make appointments. This program features the ability to set every parameter that a user could set thru the calendar itself (I believe...)
This Program Includes:
A documentation explaining all parameters
A small cmd-line app for creating appointments.
To Install:
Just download and extract the ZIP file to anywhere on your phone, and you are done!
To use:
Follow the parameters in the documentation, but as for running it, run it like any other command-line based program.
Tips:
Not all parameters must be set, as I have preset defaults (shown in documentation).
EDIT: DOWNLOADS REUPLOADED
V1.5 Update:
In this update, you can DELETE scheduled appointments. This feature has not been thoroughly tested, so errors may occur. Will test in near future. (If users could post back successes/failures it would help).
Please test it out!
*While I coded this on my own, credit must be given to google and this forum for its constant help in everything I do. Please don't forget that while these apps are free, donations are appreciated!*
Update:
I fixed up a major issue in Appointmentor and re-uploaded it. Now it should work. All documentation is provided in the ZIP file. Please test and post results and ideas!!!!
Image Resizer [V2.0](Command-Line Utility)
This application is a command-line based app for resizing images.
All instructions are provided in the Documentation.txt
Enjoy!
V1.5 Update:
In this version of the program, Cropping is now available. Look at the docs to find out how to use it. I also fixed an issue with Naming, so now the outputted file has the ACTUAL size of the image (not what is inputted in some cases). Also, you can use PERCENTAGE to resize/crop. Lastly, you can now simply convert your file from one extension to another.
V2.0 Update:
In this version, BatchCropping and BatchResizing is now available. Look at the docs to find out how to use it. This comes in handy when dealing with many pics in a folder. Please report back any bugs that are found
DISCLAIMER::::::
I did not code this program fully by myself. For the original Image Resizing project visit:
http://blogs.msdn.com/acoat/archive/2007/05/09/resize-images-a-thumbnail-maker.aspx
All Credit for the actual Image Resizing functions of this app go to the original author:
Username on msdn blogs is : acoat
Name (?) : Andrew Coates
ContactRetriever V3.5
This application allows a scripter or dev to export a specific contact's data for easy use!
This program includes:
A simple, easy to follow documentation and functionality
A light-weight solution for getting contact info.
A SUPER EASY GUI (contacts menu) when not wanting to start it in CommandLine mode.
The ability to export specific contacts (or many) as VCF files
To Install/Use
Just unzip the ZIP file and read the documentation!
(To use the GUI, just run the app WITHOUT parameters, to use the CMD run it WITH paramteres)
Bugs:
None so far!
V3.5 Update:
In this version, you can find contacts by partial (or full) phone numbers! Read the docs for more info.
Please remember that while I did the coding on my own, help came from XDA and Google and the millions of resources on the net. Please remember that while this application is free, Donations are greatly appreciated!
Enjoy!
UPDATE:::
Export-Studio 2.5 Is now out.
2.5 Has the ability to set the NUMBER of Contacts/SMS to be exported (with a safeguard that if the number is too high or is 0, it will set it to the maximum).
Expect an upgrade to Export-Studio 3.0 Soon (ability to export to VCF, and maybe MMS implementations).
Expect a new CMail to come out (ability to send E-Mail's via commandline and maybe MMS implementations).
Contact related app...
I've been searching for an app that allows to browse the contact list (with a scrollable list of names for a GUI... similar to Outlook or any other contact manager) and retrieves a selected contact full name as a reg key (my point would be using it in conjunction with MortScript and go2contact to add a dynamic contact launcher feature to my HS++ skin... guess it would be usefull for other skinning engines too).
Would you be willing to do such an app?
frmariam said:
I've been searching for an app that allows to browse the contact list (with a scrollable list of names for a GUI... similar to Outlook or any other contact manager) and retrieves a selected contact full name as a reg key (my point would be using it in conjunction with MortScript and go2contact to add a dynamic contact launcher feature to my HS++ skin... guess it would be usefull for other skinning engines too).
Would you be willing to do such an app?
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Sure would be! I will just implement a GUI into ContactRetriever! Expect a release in 10 minutes TOPS.
UPDATE::
Export-Studio 3.0 Now released - Can export Contacts as vCard (VCF) format!
UPDATE::
ContactRetriever 1.5 NOW released - Has a really simple GUI (same functions)!!
UPDATE::
ContactRetriever 2.0 NOW released - Ability to export as VCF, control # of contacts, and WILDCARD'ing
Thank you so much! Just tried it and this was what I was looking for.
There seems to be an issue though... I can only get stuff from the first contact in the list... Also the name will be in all caps and have an underscore before it... I can't get any other contatcs info in the reg...
how about Cdown.exe -url "http:.../file.zip" -outp ".../file-Downd.zip"
as smartphones cant do that w/mort atm...
howdykeith said:
how about Cdown.exe -url "http:.../file.zip" -outp ".../file-Downd.zip"
as smartphones cant do that w/mort atm...
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Added to project list....WOrking on it
Thank you so much for fixing ContactRetriever
While the paint is still fresh... Any chance on creating a value for the selected contact named "LastSelectedContact" (or something else) where the contact name is the data (without the preceding underscore and case sensitive like Outlook). Would really make it a lot easier to MortScript (I really have no idea how to get just the desired part of the key and remove the underscore).
Hope I'm not abusing of your good will...
Hey, so I can't really make a key that is for "lastcontact" because the command-line users may export a whole bunch of them (as you can see, I implemented the ability to export based on Wildcards)....
As for removing the underscore and such, I put that there as a standard for users so that they know what WAS created by my program, or what was created by something else that may have used the same area (rare, but possible).
Anyways, if you want to format it, do a substring on the Key name using the indexOf the _ as the ending for the first and that + 1 for the start of the second, then bring it all to lowercase then make the first uppercase (through substringing?) I don't know the mort-commands, but I am sure you can figure it out by asking HowdyKeith or posting on the MortScript thread or reading the Manual on Mort's website.
Good Luck
Thanks for the info. I've been reading the txt manual of Mortscript and it's kind of incomplete compared to the pdf... I'll read it tomorrow (must sleep) but until now I didn't find a function that returns the reg key (because it'll be random). I'm sure the substring bit will help.
Just found my contact list got sort of messed up by some app I used (guess it's too late to find out which one...) All the names (first and last) are now stored in the first name box... I didn't notice it before so I didn't get why was there a _ before the name even when I had a last name too.
Ok.
How about CSort.exe -inp "/path/Unsorted.txt" -outp "/path/sorted.txt"
maybe the option to dump the output into a regkey:
Sorted1=Alimoney
Sorted2=Bingo
...
If we r dumping to a reg folder, why not import from a registry folder too?
So i know u got the picture taking exe.
what about calling the Camera get picture class? Like your contact retriever calls the GUI.
I have to think about it to see if that makes sense.
howdykeith said:
So i know u got the picture taking exe.
what about calling the Camera get picture class? Like your contact retriever calls the GUI.
I have to think about it to see if that makes sense.
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I am using Managed C# code, and the most 'power' that I get in terms of taking photos is just to start up the 'dialog' with certain paramters....so in MortScript, a script can just call it, then send the "ENTER" button to start and "ENTER" to stop (if it is a video) or save (if it is a photo)....
*FYI: The Camera App I am developing is currently in Private Beta, release soon enough*
So as far as contacts posted to the reg from contact retriever.
It probly should always delete the prior searches unless you give it a command -keep
For the advanced hacker: SQL database access and posting.
Do u have a Microsoft Bluetooth stack? There is no toggler for Widcomm Bluetooth. PhoneAlarm controls the bt just fine, so it's not impossible.
Can you turn on and off the flash? Other apps do it, so that's a low priority. But if you could and u added that function to an all in one tool, that would be cool.
Make a contact from a command line.
Can u change the power profiles? Normal/Headset/Auto...
Can u get the accelerometer info? i dont have one. Detect stylus removed from a command line?
I really hope u can get the sorter to the registry, so i am holding my breath til then.
Thanks Dude.
Hello XDA Community,
@DEVELOPERS: I need some developers with other devices to make things (at least parts of advanced explorer) work on other devices (i have a htd hd7). !Programming & Testing!
Please PM me
To bring all together what xda achieved for WP7, i wrote a helper app for the following tasks,
- File management
- Registry management
- Copy files from desktop to phone
- Copy files from phone to desktop
- Set max unsigned apps
- Provision any given XML
If you post in this thread how any of those features could be implemented on other devices, i will maybe implement them. You can always send me a modified version and i will maybe update this post with the new version!
Usage/(Release-)Notes on the website!
If you encounter any errors, or wanna give some feedback => just leave a post here or use the idea page or write me an email (go to contact on the homepage)!
I included the source code, so that anybody can modify it at will but do not use anything here for commercial purposes (contact me first).
Homepage for this project:
http://sites.google.com/site/yaafdevelopers/projects/advanced-explorer-for-wp7
You can give feedback / bugreports:
http://advancedexplorerwp7.codeplex.com/
(Go to Discussion or Issue Tracker)
You will find the latest version and the Release-Notes there. I will continue to watch this thread!
Because some people asked how to support/donate me:
I appreciate every donation! Thank you!
reddragon
He that is great stff... i am glad you added the source i was thinking about how this could work having had a little peek at the code in the samples that Ms provided.
wings over a thanks too
Question...If you send a file, where does the device dump it into the computer? I was getting an error sending the file to my computer at first, but then I configured correctly and it sends fine, but I don't know where it is...
Edit: Nevermind, I got it. Upload/Download Root folders. Good work on this app man. Pretty nifty. Uploaded a .doc from my laptop to the phone, copy/pasted it into My Docs and it appeared and opened on MS Office Word perfectly.
nice ! but ...
Nice app !
But can't send from \windows directory ?..
Re: can't send from \windows
Hey,
like i said in my first post i brought together what was achieved...
Im using the HTC app COM dll files for file system access. Actually you can send files from \windows but not all. (in usage or no access)...
If somebody knows a better way, or something for other devices => just implement and send it, or post here!
The problem: Now it works on my device, so I can do what i wanted to do (coping .pdf and other stuff on the wp7) I have not the time to search & wait for other devices.
I tried to code it very generic and emulated the System.IO namespace, so everybody can add his results or replace it with better results.
Just contact me and I will check the code and update the first post.
reddragon93
eternalemb said:
Question...If you send a file, where does the device dump it into the computer? I was getting an error sending the file to my computer at first, but then I configured correctly and it sends fine, but I don't know where it is...
Edit: Nevermind, I got it. Upload/Download Root folders. Good work on this app man. Pretty nifty. Uploaded a .doc from my laptop to the phone, copy/pasted it into My Docs and it appeared and opened on MS Office Word perfectly.
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actually you can double tab any file and it should open from any folder.
To get PDF working I copy the file to the PDF reader (most likely the app will crash if Adobe reader is not installed), but you will not see anything as PDF reader just pops up with the file
Just like always contact me if there are file types missing!
cool app, ty
how long did it take?
hi reddragon93, thank you for your work, i've an lg optimus 7, is there an eta for explorer for other device?
i need it!!!
thank you so much!
gianlucarugby said:
hi reddragon93, thank you for your work, i've an lg optimus 7, is there an eta for explorer for other device?
i need it!!!
thank you so much!
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I really can understand you because I needed this for myself (that's why I coded it in the first place)
But the answer is NO, because we have to wait until somebody finds a way to get access on other devices and shares the info (i will observe this thread for new infos).
And by the way you should not ask for ETA in developer forum (forum rules), but it's OK for me. Hope you will be the only one after my answer
I answered this question in my first post:
"If you post in this thread how any of those features could be implemented on other devices, i will maybe implement them"
Hope I answered your question.
reddragon
thanks, you were very kind,
apologize me for the ETA, i did not know, i'm just a student not a developer!
good work!
EDIT: I can't figure out how to mark a post as useful yet, so let me just say THANK YOU!!!
Awesome app. However, there are a few things that would be nice in terms of file types:
Any chance of getting support for loading .mobi files (Kindle ebooks)? I'd love to be able to sideload books that aren't in the Amazon store.
Currently, .log files won't open. Copy/renaming them to .txt should work, or a simple text reader/editor could be built-in.
Possible bug: the "Max unsigned apps" field in Settings is showing "Not set - (can't read from registry)" Setting it from within the app seems to work, though (and be remembered).
Feature request: ability to search the registry
Small change request: pressing Back on an Exception could do the same as OK (rather than exiting).
Overally, much thanks for an awesome tool!
Thanks for feedback
GoodDayToDie said:
EDIT: I can't figure out how to mark a post as useful yet, so let me just say THANK YOU!!!
Awesome app. However, there are a few things that would be nice in terms of file types:
Any chance of getting support for loading .mobi files (Kindle ebooks)? I'd love to be able to sideload books that aren't in the Amazon store.
Currently, .log files won't open. Copy/renaming them to .txt should work, or a simple text reader/editor could be built-in.
Possible bug: the "Max unsigned apps" field in Settings is showing "Not set - (can't read from registry)" Setting it from within the app seems to work, though (and be remembered).
Feature request: ability to search the registry
Small change request: pressing Back on an Exception could do the same as OK (rather than exiting).
Overally, much thanks for an awesome tool!
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Thanks for your feedback!
(1) I really needed the app for myself (real pdf support) so... The Thanks Button is only visible with 5+ Posts
(2) i will pm you maybe if i find some spare time. This is most likely pretty simple to implement. Can you edit your (or create a new) post and describe what happens if you double tab a kindle book with the current version?
(3) yeah i saw this before but didn't thought it is important enough to implement. I don't have the time for the own Editor (you have to handle really big files for example) but i can do the renaming thing behind the scenes (remember renaming = copy+delete until a better solution is found).
(4) on first app start i have really no solution in determining how the value is set (no access on this key). So my solution was to set this text ("Not set - (can't read from registry)" until you set a value => then i save this value local to the app, and set it every time the app starts (It gets reset every time i connect the device to the PC anyway)
(5) "search the registry": I thought on this one... But this will not be of much use as we have not really much read access
NOTE: The Problem with the registry is that we have FULL WRITE access trough the provxml method but not very much READ access (HTC COM .dll)
(6) really? I'm satisfied with the current behavior. Without searching I don't know if this is a small change maybe it is, maybe not. At least it looks like one but that doesn't mean anything
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Thanks for the response, reddragon. I'm at work right now, so the .mobi thing will have to wait. It's a very common request among WP7 users around here, though.
I've found that selecting the Edit context item will open any file in Word, which is typically sufficient for viewing and even editing purposes! True plain text files open fine regardless of extension, and even binary files will usually have enough ASCII in them to determine useful info. You can also send any file (via email) from Word, if you want to email an attachment rather than just transfer to a PC.
Unfortunately, I've found that XML files just... don't work. Double-clicking them opens IE, which complains that it can't handle that file type. Selecting Edit on them looks like it's opening some Office app, but the app then closes and drops back into Advanced Explorer (no error). This is the currently problematic filetype, as a *lot* of data is stored in XML.
The "Registry Editor" app already provides registry search (and despite the security restrictions on read it *mostly* works) but without system copy-paste it's tricky moving data between apps. I enjoy being able to pan between the FS and registry... hell, I want a Windows (desktop) app that does this, now.
It looks like there's FS search (an option on the command bar, and a text box that appears) but I can't get it to do anything. Pressing Enter has no effect, tapping either Refresh or Search again just reloads the page. Am I using this right? It would be great to be able to either scroll long folders (\Windows) or find a filename behind a bunch of GUIDs.
Some files show as "0 b" size, even though they almost certainly aren't. Is that just because some program has an exclusive lock on them and their size can't be read in that state?
Any chance of the ability to create folders in the GUI (I think I see how to do it with provxml files, but that's not exactly convenient)?
Thanks for the explanations on the registry. I was wondering how you could write to locations that you can't read from... Also, I didn't know the sideload limit resets itself. That's something I'll have to watch out for, as I'm near the nominal sideload limit already. Hmm... maybe I should look into writing an app that lets the phone install a .XAP directly, to minimize the amount of PC connecting that's needed.
Sorry, I know that's a lot of comments and questions. If it helps, I showed this to a couple of other HD7 owners today, and the immediate response of both of them was "I've got to get that!" This is a great app, super-convenient and good for making the occasional Samsung Focus owner jealous ;-D
Actually, I'm a developer myself (mostly C/C++, but I know C#). I'll crack a look at the source when I get a chance (probably this weekend) but would you be interested in a patch if there's something I can improve? One thing I might add is an optional "Did you mean that?" prompt on the Back button, as it's a little too easy to hit and knock you clear out of the app (optional of course, as I understand some people don't have such problems).
Thanks again!
does anyone know the latest ETA on compatibility for samsung devices?
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Thanks for the response, reddragon. I'm at work right now, so the .mobi thing will have to wait. It's a very common request among WP7 users around here, though.
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Like I said: I will pm you most likely, today or this weekend.
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I've found that selecting the Edit context item will open any file in Word, which is typically sufficient for viewing and even editing purposes! True plain text files open fine regardless of extension, and even binary files will usually have enough ASCII in them to determine useful info. You can also send any file (via email) from Word, if you want to email an attachment rather than just transfer to a PC.
Unfortunately, I've found that XML files just... don't work. Double-clicking them opens IE, which complains that it can't handle that file type. Selecting Edit on them looks like it's opening some Office app, but the app then closes and drops back into Advanced Explorer (no error). This is the currently problematic filetype, as a *lot* of data is stored in XML.
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Yeah the best way to handle the edit mode would be an editor inside the app, but that's quite some work i guess... So if somebody is willing to write such a control just contact me!
But the current workaround is quite simple: Upload your file, edit it with the powerful editors you know and send it back to the phone...
In fact what i did was send the complete windows/applications folder and all files that where successfully send can be edited (on the others you have no access anyway).
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The "Registry Editor" app already provides registry search (and despite the security restrictions on read it *mostly* works) but without system copy-paste it's tricky moving data between apps. I enjoy being able to pan between the FS and registry... hell, I want a Windows (desktop) app that does this, now.
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Well I think it's not that difficult to implement a search for registry. It's funny to say that all the time but I thought on this one too and if you look on the source code you will see that i positioned the search/filter text box out of the explorer pivot to use it for registry search or other purposes. If you find it really that useful with the current read restrictions... yeah I should just implement it...
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It looks like there's FS search (an option on the command bar, and a text box that appears) but I can't get it to do anything. Pressing Enter has no effect, tapping either Refresh or Search again just reloads the page. Am I using this right? It would be great to be able to either scroll long folders (\Windows) or find a filename behind a bunch of GUIDs.
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In fact this is a filter function so that large folders can be loaded much faster. Just enter "a*" and make the keyboard disappear (tab anywhere else) and you see only the files/folders starting with "a". I don't know why "enter" on keyboard doesn't do anything, I will look into this. I should update the usage in my first post, thanks.
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Some files show as "0 b" size, even though they almost certainly aren't. Is that just because some program has an exclusive lock on them and their size can't be read in that state?
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yep.
From the htc COM call i get 0 bytes....
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Any chance of the ability to create folders in the GUI (I think I see how to do it with provxml files, but that's not exactly convenient)?
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Hehe, i thought on this one too as it is already implemented (just create a folder in UploadRoot drop a file and start downloading it to the phone => the folder gets created). I will look into this.
Can you (or anybody) provide me with an example on how to rename a folder via provxml. And in Yaaf.WP7.NativeAccess.IO.File i have in the "Move" method some code commentated. Can somebody please un-comment, debug and tell me why the hell this provision-xml is invalid / not working, thanks.
(ProvisionXml is completely new to me as this is my first smartphone)
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Thanks for the explanations on the registry. I was wondering how you could write to locations that you can't read from... Also, I didn't know the sideload limit resets itself. That's something I'll have to watch out for, as I'm near the nominal sideload limit already. Hmm... maybe I should look into writing an app that lets the phone install a .XAP directly, to minimize the amount of PC connecting that's needed.
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I didn't look into that but i think it is not enough to simply create the guid folder and drop content there... Anyway you can use the "NativeAccess" Projekt to get all the access i used in the Explorer. But you have to create links from your main projekt to the COM-dlls so they get included into the xap file.
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Sorry, I know that's a lot of comments and questions. If it helps, I showed this to a couple of other HD7 owners today, and the immediate response of both of them was "I've got to get that!" This is a great app, super-convenient and good for making the occasional Samsung Focus owner jealous ;-D
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That's what keeping me up i guess
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Actually, I'm a developer myself (mostly C/C++, but I know C#). I'll crack a look at the source when I get a chance (probably this weekend) but would you be interested in a patch if there's something I can improve? One thing I might add is an optional "Did you mean that?" prompt on the Back button, as it's a little too easy to hit and knock you clear out of the app (optional of course, as I understand some people don't have such problems).
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I'm always interested in any patch especially support for other devices (I have a htc so I can't debug stuff for other devices :/ )
Yeah there could be an option for that. It's pretty easy to implement so... But i don't have this problem so i didn't realised that one.
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Thanks again!
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Thank you for your feedback
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does anyone know the latest ETA on compatibility for samsung devices?
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Well I answered this on the first page of the thread already, thanks.
EDIT: I updated the program and my first post and implemented some of your feature requests
reddragon
Configuration Service Provider Reference for Windows Mobile Devices
Have you used the forum-search? You'll find a post which describes you how to get these books to your phone (it's by me). I can't give you the link because I send this from my HD7.
really great app. Also like the pc<->phone feature
I use it now very often, so I think it needs:
-2 Filebrowser Tabs
-or an option to "bookmark" certain folders
diboze said:
really great app. Also like the pc<->phone feature
I use it now very often, so I think it needs:
-2 Filebrowser Tabs
-or an option to "bookmark" certain folders
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I talked to other people, at first this feature looks awesome, but after some time you would see that you don't use 2 tabs!
The bookmarking thing is a good idea...
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Have you used the forum-search? You'll find a post which describes you how to get these books to your phone (it's by me). I can't give you the link because I send this from my HD7.
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I'm looking into amazon kindle... what i can do for sure is copy the file into the kindle folder and start amazon kindle...
But i forgot how to start a program via app-guid. I remember that i saw an COM.dll which can do that.
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Configuration Service Provider Reference for Windows Mobile Devices
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i know that link but i don't see how you can move folders (if it is possible)
reddragon
Love the update! Thanks for cluing me in on the workings of the filter; I wasn't trying wildcards and it therefore looked like it was always empty.
That said, a bug report (reproed on the older version too):
Registry manual mode can crash with a System.ArgumentException "Invalid fullpath".
Start Advanced Explorer
Pan to Registry
Tap "edit manual"
Observe exception
App crashes on hitting OK
First, I'd like to wish happy New Year for everybody!
Second, I have a question to xda's developers: is there a working and non-ugly (without involving WebBrowser window) library for WP7 to access DropBox API version 1 (it's important, new apps can't use ver 0 anymore; all codeplex'es libs are using version 0 and seems like nobody planned to improve their non-working stuff).
I'm also interested in non-ugly (as Microsoft Live SDK) access library to SkyDrive, also without WebBrowser (it's a most stupidest and ugly API I've ever seen!).
If you have your own working code, could you please share with me for my new free app? I don't have much time to write my own implementation, and I hope that someone has already done this job.
Thanks!
I saw already apps, check BoxShot:
Free: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/0be109c4-08be-4ac3-a96b-70ef2b0580e3
Pay: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/1abb6e8c-d1ca-4209-a7b8-c2d657ffc9b4
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I saw already apps, check BoxShot:
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Hmm... Seems like you didn't understand me, I need Silverlight library, not an app.
BoxShot is using DropNet library, ver 0 of DropBox API only...
Ok, sr. You're right, I don't understand.
How about this: http://sharpbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/74634
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How about this: http://sharpbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/74634
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Unfortunately, not working at all (for DropBox) even their demo app Also, they are using synchronous http calls and current code just block whole thread execution.
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Unfortunately, not working at all (for DropBox) even their demo app Also, they are using synchronous http calls and current code just block whole thread execution.
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I'm sure we can figure out how to get it without using the web browser . I'll see what I can figure out if you want.
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I'm sure we can figure out how to get it without using the web browser . I'll see what I can figure out if you want.
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I'm 100% sure it's possible I just don't have time to work with the new API (v 1) specs and OAuth. So if you have time and want to implement - it's really will be great! And of course I can help you with testing (using my project).
P.S. BTW, SharpBox designed to use synchronous calls; I don't like this way. IMHO good implementation should be more "WP7-oriented"...
And how about this: http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/
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And how about this: http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/
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This one is working but it's "lazy" and kinda ugly solution (author is using WebBrowser window to login to Dropbox account). I completely dislike this way. Same ugly as MS SkyDrive API
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This one is working but it's "lazy" and kinda ugly solution (author is using WebBrowser window to login to Dropbox account). I completely dislike this way. Same ugly as MS SkyDrive API
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Isn't that how most apps that use OAuth work?
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Isn't that how most apps that use OAuth work?
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I don't know, actually, but all Dropbox access libs (API v. 0) are working without showing browser window.
P.S. I've found on the Dropbox devs forum, it's possible (but not a guaranteed) to ask dropbox support team to change your app and secret keys to API version 0.
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I don't know, actually, but all Dropbox access libs (API v. 0) are working without showing browser window.
P.S. I've found on the Dropbox devs forum, it's possible (but not a guaranteed) to ask dropbox support team to change your app and secret keys to API version 0.
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Hello,
I'm the developer behind DropNet. Just a bit of background on the change to API v1: Dropbox wanted to support the full oauth spec which actually requires the web login. I know this makes it not as "clean" for the apps but makes it more secure for Dropbox. They have also announced they will be turning off API v0 sometime in the future (Though they have not stated when).
I dont think the authentication is process is too bad, once you get your head around it. Its accepted by users that they will have to login via the website nowadays (Twitter and Facebook do it as well).
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actually requires the web login
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What do you mean by that? I don't know term "web login"... If you mean - "I guess it requires a kinda unknown - for me - parameters or headers for HTTP POST/GET request" - I'll agree but it's definitely not a point to display slow loading and ugly web page each time you need an access to your files. Do you know, what is the actual login technique in API 1 (I mean what kind of params , headers, cookies are used, not a "web login" stuff)?
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What do you mean by that? I don't know term "web login"... If you mean - "I guess it requires a kinda unknown - for me - parameters or headers for HTTP POST/GET request" - I'll agree but it's definitely not a point to display slow loading and ugly web page each time you need an access to your files. Do you know, what is the actual login technique in API 1 (I mean what kind of params , headers, cookies are used, not a "web login" stuff)?
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Hmmm, sounds like you have the wrong idea about the authentication.
First of all the authentication is a 3 step process (for the developer), step 1 is to get a request token from the API, step 2 is to browse to the site (using the request token as page parameters) so the user can login, step 3 is authorizing the request token (changing it to an access token).
Once you get an access token you can save that in your app and use it forever (or until the user removes access from your app) this means the user will only have to login the first time they run the app as you will have their access token saved locally which you can use to access the API functions (but the access token only works with the API Keys it was created with).
For more info check out the DropNet documentation for the Authentication process (http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/) Theres also a sample app in the Github project.
It sound like you have no idea how the browsers works... "Browse", "navigate" - it's good terms for users, not for developers. From a technical point of view, browser makes an HTTP or HTTPS request to the host and receive a response. So, what you (and dropbox dev and marketing team) called "token" is a text/binary data, part of the response.
So, what is preventing you to make a direct call to dropbox web service using WebRequest?
P.S. I definitely don't like the whole idea to use browser cookies (it suppose to be a kind cookie) for authentication: as for dropbox, as for ms skydrive. It's just ugly - period. And about security - I don't think it's a huge improvement.
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It sound like you have no idea how the browsers works... "Browse", "navigate" - it's good terms for users, not for developers. From a technical point of view, browser makes an HTTP or HTTPS request to the host and receive a response. So, what you (and dropbox dev and marketing team) called "token" is a text/binary data, part of the response.
So, what is preventing you to make a direct call to dropbox web service using WebRequest?
P.S. I definitely don't like the whole idea to use browser cookies (it suppose to be a kind cookie) for authentication: as for dropbox, as for ms skydrive. It's just ugly - period. And about security - I don't think it's a huge improvement.
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Sorry I was only trying to help.
The tokens are string values and you use a GET via HTTPS sending them as page parameters.
You dont use browser cookies as the dropbox API keeps track of the token you are authenticating against.
Just tried your WP7 example app from DropNet. Actually it demonstrates a little bit more than nothing Could you make a real example, with folders browsing and file operations, please?
P.S. You should use mobile version of dropbox - it feets WP7 screen much better than regular desktop.
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NFC-AAAC or NFC Assisted App Access and Control
Pretext:
I have 2 children under the age of 3, all of their content (audio/video) is digital accessed. This created a disconnection for them, as they are not able to play /change the content unless my wife or I change it for them. I know there is an interest for them to be able to change the content themselves as when we have Netflix or Pandora open on the touch enables screens they are all was trying to pick the show/music they like. The few places where they do have a physical medium to play content,
The DVD player/CD player (note we have it backed up digitally), there is much interest with the “desk”. The kids would love nothing more to remove and replace it over and over. Watching this behavior over some time has lead me to believe that a simpler solution would/could be doable.
This brings me to NFC tags, with a few add-on programs the NFC tag can be scripted to perform most complicated input tasks.
Goal:
To provide access to complicated tasks via NFC.
To allow a person of limited physical input abalaty to use smart phone tech.
This can include, the disabled, the young, the old. To allow access to tasks/apps while driving or when attention is needed other places.
Current Scope:
Create tags for a radio station that can be quickly taped to change station/play album.
( Keeping the driver form looking at their phone while driving). Create tags that auto play Netflix/Amazon Prime/YouTube/Google +/etc videos.
This may include second screen casting Create tags to autolaunch/call via Skype/cell phones
Want to call grandma? Or have grandma get on Skype, etc. Create tags to attach to things around the house foods/shapes/flashcards etc.
When was this put in the fridge?
Send text to let people know the item is all gone etc.
What was this called.
Call support.
Where I'm at:
I'm currently gathering URIs / intents for the tasks described.
I will be using a combination of the “NFC task launcher” and “Tasker” to complete the tasks.
I will be following up with more detailed guide on how to set up functions/tasks.What I am looking for:
Help locating the URI / intents to call to complete tasks.
More tasks, Do have someone you know / you yourself finding something more complicated than it should be let me know and we can discuss how to fix.
Current URI list
Note Most if not all the URIs are undocumented aka may stop working, I will try to keep the list up-to-date. Please let me know if any stop working.
Pandora:
Add/Play station: pandorav2:/createStation?stationId=<stationId>
Netflix:
Play Tv Show: nflx://www.netflix.com/Browse?q=action%3Dplay%26movieid=http://api.netflix.com/catalog/titles/series/<ShowID>Play Movie: nflx://www.netflix.com/Browse?q=action%3Dplay%26movieid=http://api.netflix.com/catalog/titles/movies/<MovieID>
Skype:
Audio Call User: skype:<SkypeUser>?callAudio Call Phone / Moble: skype:<Phone#>?callVideo Call: skype:<SkypeUser>?call&video=true
YouTube:
Play Video: vnd.youtube:<VideoID>
Mmm, interesting.
Bye!
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interesting ... how did you discover the uri to launch apps with arguments?
I also used a custom URI and NFC Task Launcher to launch my app "Badge NFC" and store custom data inside the app database (look at my signature to get a playstore link) ...
furius said:
how did you discover the uri to launch apps with arguments?
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All of the custom URIs prefixes are in the apps manifest.
If I'm lucky I can simply type it into google and find someone else that's done the work, (to get the data argument)
If not I used JD-GUI to look over the source code to trace the Android Intent path and see what the app is looking for.
Another way is to see is if the app has a web app interface. Aka if I go to the web site or get a share link, does the app autolunch the content.
I was a little confused with your question, hope this answers it.
Thanks for the interest.
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I was a little confused with your question, hope this answers it.
Thanks for the interest.
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Yes sure, that's what I was asking ... Cool!
I'll search in some of my favourite apps manifests to see if I can find something interesting ...
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