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Voicemail notification - Orange France

When I get a voicemail notification, I only get a normal text message.
Does anyone knows how to activate the voicemail icon ?
I saw threads about Orange UK, but nothing for frenchies.
Thanks

Have you tried the solution for Orange UK ?
i.e. copy in the "old" sms_providers.dll ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299072

Bonjour Gregouille
I am on Orange France network and I have been using the Orange UK tweak mentioned above and it works like a charm.
Go for it is is safe, the only thing is to make sure that you only install the certificates and copy the DLL, do NOT tweak the registry yourself.

deslando said:
Bonjour Gregouille
I am on Orange France network and I have been using the Orange UK tweak mentioned above and it works like a charm.
Go for it is is safe, the only thing is to make sure that you only install the certificates and copy the DLL, do NOT tweak the registry yourself.
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Hi
Thanks for your answer. I still get a standart text message...
Which ROM do you have ?
Thx

Have you soft-reset?
What do the text messages say?

I did soft-reset.
the message is sent from 888
and says "888" messagerie orange : 1 message

Hmmm, that just looks like a standard txt message.
The sms_providers.dll intercepts TXT messages from orange that simply say "[email protected]". The dll interpets this to turn on the VM indicator. There is a similar one for turning it off.
Do you have another phone you can try this in?
In fact, have you ever had a VM icon on this phone with Orange France?

I have ROM 3.24.0.4

Probably no Voicemail Icon in Orange(Int), except for Orange(UK)
I wonder whether Orange(FR) does support the Voicemail Indicator Icon at all, and I rather doubt they do.
Back in history, the Voicemail Indicator Icon as well as the AlternateLineService (ALS) were introduced as additional services for the then called "PCS-1800" (now better known as GSM1800) standard, in a specification call "CPHS". This is why you'd hardly find a GSM900 singleband phone supporting these features. Later it became part of the GSM-Specs and was adapted even by some traditional GSM900 providers, e.g. A1(AT).
However, not all providers support CPHS, even not all (traditional) PCS-1800 providers. For example, neither eplus(DE) nor Orange(CH) support the Voicemail Indicator Icon (as mentioned above, the network needs to send a certain message like "[email protected]" to control the icon's apperance).
As Orange(FR)/Francetelecom used to be a traditional GSM-900 provider, I hardly doubt they support any part of the CPHS specs at all. For instance, they do not offer AlternateLineService, do they? Therefore french customers will probably have to cope with traditional (anoying) SMS-Voicemail notification as the rest of the Orange world(except UK), unfortunately:-(
Cheers,
Chris

Bit in late in joining this thread, but I'm guessing it hasn't been resolved. I've just written an alternate fix for the Orange UK voicemail icon problem. It should be possible to write one for your Orange FR text messages that turns them into proper VM notifications. Let me know if you are interested, probably wouldn't take much effort at all (in theory!).
Richard.

raburton said:
Bit in late in joining this thread, but I'm guessing it hasn't been resolved. I've just written an alternate fix for the Orange UK voicemail icon problem. It should be possible to write one for your Orange FR text messages that turns them into proper VM notifications. Let me know if you are interested, probably wouldn't take much effort at all (in theory!).
Richard.
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Of course I'm interrested !
Great news... I'll send a reply to your PM

anything new here
just curious...

inte said:
just curious...
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I sent gregouille something to do what was requested. After some time I chased it up to get some feedback and he told me Orange France had changed their vm notification and so he no longer needed this fix.
rab.

Hi
raburton said:
Bit in late in joining this thread, but I'm guessing it hasn't been resolved. I've just written an alternate fix for the Orange UK voicemail icon problem. It should be possible to write one for your Orange FR text messages that turns them into proper VM notifications. Let me know if you are interested, probably wouldn't take much effort at all (in theory!).
Richard.
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I'm using a Touch Diamond with mexican provider TELCEL. Any time I call my voice mail, just after I hangup, I receive a SMS from "TELCEL" with apparently no text (there may be an invisible control character), and the VM icon is never cleared.
I wonder if a fix could be done for the Diamond and Telcel like the one you did.
Thanks for any comments.
Carlos

In theory yes, this should be possible. Interesting that your VM light comes on by some method, but does not go off by the same.
Could you export the text message (with PIM Backup or similar) to find out if there are are any hidden characters in it. Otherwise may need to send you a version that will dump the text out to a file or something.
At the moment I'm in heavy revision mode for some important exams in February, so I can't promise to look at this till then, but there is a good chance I'll get 5 minutes and need a break from the study.
Richard.

Hi Richard
raburton said:
Could you export the text message (with PIM Backup or similar) to find out if there are are any hidden characters in it. Otherwise may need to send you a version that will dump the text out to a file or something.
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I'm attaching a file with 3 messages, exported with PIMBackup.
I received the first one after just calling the voicemail from the cellphone to check it was empty.
The second one after leaving a voice mail from another phone (I received these messages in my previous non-windows phone).
The third one arrived after calling the voice mail from the cellphone to delete the message.
raburton said:
In theory yes, this should be possible. Interesting that your VM light comes on by some method, but does not go off by the same.
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Yes, I cleared the icon by setting ...vmail\line1\unread\count to zero (BTW it was FFFFFFFF), and when the second SMS arrived it was set.
Thanks!

Ok, so I had 5 minutes and modified a previous one to do what you need. Send me a PM with your email and I'll send you the test cab file. If/when it's been tested and working I'll post the cab here for everyone else who may find a use for it.
Used the following logic:
if (sender is "TELCEL") {
if (message length is 0) vm_icon_off()
else if (message contains "Usted tiene un nuevo mensaje de voz.") vm_icon_on()
}
Richard.

raburton said:
Ok, so I had 5 minutes and modified a previous one to do what you need.
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It's working perfectly, thanks a lot!
After further testing, I found the icon is turned on every time I softreset the phone, even if the voice mail is empty. I can clear it in the registry or by calling the voice mail an hanging. After that it works fine with your rules.
Any idea why would a softreset turn on the icon?

carlosg said:
Any idea why would a softreset turn on the icon?
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In a word, no. Maybe that text message you get that turns the light on results in another more persistent voicemail flag being saved that also needs to be reset. That's just a guess.
I've attached the cab file with the TELCEL fix in case anyone else wants a copy in the future.
Richard.

raburton said:
Maybe that text message you get that turns the light on results in another more persistent voicemail flag being saved that also needs to be reset.
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Ok, thanks for your comments. A simple mortscript in the startup folder fixes this last problem.
Script attached.
Have a nice day!
Carlos

Help please, sms problem in thread mode!

Hi, tried to search for this, I need some help please.
Using WM6.1 stock euro ROM.
1. When I reply to a text by tapping it it comes up as a thread conversation with that contact I received the text from.
2. I write my text and hit send.
3. Sometimes it works but a lot of the time the message is not sent.
Sometimes it says "Your message could not be sent" but sometimes nothing.
4. Check all messages > draft and there it is but the phone number of the recipient is changed from 07XX XXX XXX to 447XX XXX XXX and not with the plus sign
5. I double check the contact info and it is saved as 07XX, I tried saving it as 00447XX and +447XX but no luck.
So please has anyone come across this bug in the software or could it be operator related?
Sorry if the post is confusing I don't know how to explain this properly.
Cheers

Hi,
I had the same problem with my stock 6.1 rom (I've just changed to official 6.5, but not teste though).
Don't know why it doesn't work ... to send texts I'm just using the winmo text thing (access by the keyboard) and it works perfectly ...

Thanks for the reply, yes I have had to use that way around it as well. I really would like it to work tho, have no problem with this sending to International numbers from the UK. It only happens when sending to UK numbers while in the UK.

Your text message cannot be sent.

I tried to sent a text message and, after a slight delay, got the following:
Your text message cannot be sent.
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Is there some sort of app or registry setting that I could change that'd ask if I wanted to resend the message? Having to retype in messages is rather annoying.
According to this post Windows Mobile 6.1 added this feature but I don't see it and I'm running 6.5. Maybe the HTC TouchFlo 3D interface removed it?

yawnmoth said:
I tried to sent a text message and, after a slight delay, got the following:
Is there some sort of app or registry setting that I could change that'd ask if I wanted to resend the message? Having to retype in messages is rather annoying.
According to this post Windows Mobile 6.1 added this feature but I don't see it and I'm running 6.5. Maybe the HTC TouchFlo 3D interface removed it?
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It doesn't retain a copy of the message in your drafts folder, or outbox...? Whenever I get that message I can just pull it up from there and hit send again

Whenever I get this message, after trying to resend it a few times, I realize I tried sending a text to an email address.

Make sure the number has an area code as part of the number.
Just another possible solution.

Is it for all text messages? If its a specific number sometimes the persons number is disconnected

torint said:
Is it for all text messages? If its a specific number sometimes the persons number is disconnected
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this is the correct answer...if you have a good signal and you get that error msg, then that person has not paid their billy bill...

This problem comes up quite often if you've flashed a different radio onto your device. If you have flashed a custom radio, try out another or stock. If that's not the case, you might be in a poor coverage area. Both are common culprits, but may not apply for you.

SMS doest go to outbox folder
I have the same problem
When I have no service coverage I would like to type sms messages and as soon as I get it make phone send them all out. But unfortunately, when I don't have service HTC touch pro 2 keeps trying to send sms out and after a couple of attempts gives me message that it was not able to send it. I have to click on each message and resend it when I have service. Instead, I want my phone to put all sms into outbox sms folder and send them all when I actually have service.
I know other phones perform this function well. I went thru all settings but couldn't get it to put sms into outbox when no service available.
Does anyone have fix for that?

Also having a similar problem
Hi all,
Same, or similar thing with me. I'm on Vodafone in the UK, and I've got a friend who is on '3' in the UK. If I text him with a new fresh message, and hit send, it goes to him no problems. If he replies and I attempt to reply back - then I get "Your message could not be sent. Try again?" underlined in red. Tapping on this just generates the same problem again and again.
I've tried his number with/without spaces in it, ensured his contact name has no non-alpha characters in it, tried his number in +447xxx format as well as 07xxxx - all to no avail.
It does not happen with any other contact in my phonebook and I end up having to let the message fail, then forwarding my reply to him, so it leaves my device as a new message.
Now, as it's the UK, its nothing to do with him having not paid his bill (we don't get charged to receive SMS in the UK), and I've got great signal (I work for a Vodafone associated company and we've got a cell on-site, so it's full signal of HSUPA for me).
I am completely at a loss to understand why this happens - I have other friends on '3' that SMS's go to fine, so I'm guessing it's not a Vodafone to '3' issue either.
Any ideas anyone?!
Adam C.
PS: Stock ROM running WM6.5, unlocked GSM, nothing odd about the configuration/software either!

...bump.
Anyone?
Thx,
a.

change your network setting for automatic to manual. and enable call waiting now your problem is solved. i was suffering from the same problem but now solved

I would not like to "Text" Work numbers

Is it just me, or is there anyway to remove the option to Send a Message to any numbers not designated as "Mobile"?
In my address book, numbers designated as Home or Work still give me the option to Text them.
Its frustrating to accidentally send a Text to my Wife's work number, because I selected the wrong option in People, when it shouldnt even show as an option unless its a Mobile.
Any one able to help on this?

massivebasset said:
Is it just me, or is there anyway to remove the option to Send a Message to any numbers not designated as "Mobile"?
In my address book, numbers designated as Home or Work still give me the option to Text them.
Its frustrating to accidentally send a Text to my Wife's work number, because I selected the wrong option in People, when it shouldnt even show as an option unless its a Mobile.
Any one able to help on this?
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I'm not trying to sound mean or anything but maybe just don't text the wrong number...?? Generally you should probably know your wife's cell phone number vs. her work number.

rutter9 said:
I'm not trying to sound mean or anything but maybe just don't text the wrong number...?? Generally you should probably know your wife's cell phone number vs. her work number.
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Yes, I do, and you are right, user error is the most at fault here.
I know my wife's cell number, but I hardly know anyone elses. Thats why I keep a detailed Google address book, so that I dont have to.
However I still think its silly that it allows you to designate numbers as mobile or not, but then automatically gives you an option to text non-mobile numbers. Is it not?
And if it is silly, its something Id like to correct if I could, hence asking the community if anyone else has seen this, and knows of any way to address it besides always pushing the decision on the user.

That's a good point. I thought that was annoying as well. I do most of my messaging straight from the messaging app but it still shows all numbers. It's a bit annoying.
Sent from my EVO 4G using the XDA App.

Sorry I don't have an answer, just want to say I'm with u on this. I think its reasonable to expect such a genius phone to know it can't send a text to a land line.
Although, as I type this I'm realizing that more companies are using cell phone for their primary lines and employees. Who knows, maybe we will be able to send texts to land lines someday soon. If a regular phone has an lcd for cid display why couldn't it display a text message... things that make you go "hmmm"

I asked a similar question before in a different thread... but does anyone know if the People app source is ever released when they release the source for the EVO ROM?
I imagine the hardest part about excluding the option to message other numbers would be finding the right spot to implement an if statement. Then would it be possible to compile the APK and install that custom version on my phone? While I would be in there I'd probably address the First name sorting problem

I'm 100% with you on this. I know it's part of user control but it shouldn't have to be.
There should be a checkable option in the Messages/SMS app: "Include Non-Mobile Numbers" and it should be off by default.
I also wish you could exclude certain contacts in the Messages/SMS app. There are people at work I would never text but I have their number in case they call me (I often am the "go-to IT guy") so I know who it is.
Ah well, we can hope!

I'm so with everyone on this..It annoys the hell out of me.
but you know what? I found out that apparently Sprint has some kind of service that will txt to landlines.
txt your home phone and you'll see..maybe there is a way to turn that off i dont know. didnt check much further into it

MrDSL said:
I'm so with everyone on this..It annoys the hell out of me.
but you know what? I found out that apparently Sprint has some kind of service that will txt to landlines.
txt your home phone and you'll see..maybe there is a way to turn that off i dont know. didnt check much further into it
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Yes, I've done it by accident many times. Those who I've texted (landline instead of wireless), said they answered the call and was given the option of having my text "read" to them. In fact, I just did it yesterday to my brother, thought I was texting his cell and instead sent it to his home. His wife answered and some "computer lady" read her my text...

massivebasset said:
Is it just me, or is there anyway to remove the option to Send a Message to any numbers not designated as "Mobile"?
In my address book, numbers designated as Home or Work still give me the option to Text them.
Its frustrating to accidentally send a Text to my Wife's work number, because I selected the wrong option in People, when it shouldnt even show as an option unless its a Mobile.
I know this version of the G1's Contact.apk has this option (it was my request of the dev lol)
It works on my EVO (2.1 rooted) but MAN it's ugly after using People for the last few days.
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I hate to say it but some people's mobile number is their home number. Lots of peep no longer have land lines at all. If you put a filter on what the sms app shows you would likely have as many people unhappy about that as you do this. If your going to error, do it on the side of making things possible as opposed to restricting things is likely the logic in play here.
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I thought the messaging app did have that option then I realized I use handsent and it does have a mobile only option in its send settings.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

i guess it depends on how many contacts you have but you could create a group that only contained mobile numbers. Although if you have a significant amount of contacts this would probably be a pain

I created separate "land" contacts for those I text and that have land lines. Lousy but works.

massivebasset said:
Is it just me, or is there anyway to remove the option to Send a Message to any numbers not designated as "Mobile"?
In my address book, numbers designated as Home or Work still give me the option to Text them.
Its frustrating to accidentally send a Text to my Wife's work number, because I selected the wrong option in People, when it shouldnt even show as an option unless its a Mobile.
Any one able to help on this?
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Download handcent sms from the market and under settings, then send message settings, check,"show mobile num only" should work for you. Sorry if this was already posted, I didn't read the full thread
Sent from my HTC Evo using XDA App

[Q] Strange Texting Problem with ZenWatch

Wow, I must be the first one with a Zen Watch problem... or at least the first one with a Zen Watch... lucky me. Also, first time poster, so I hope I'm doing this right!
The issue I have occurs when I try to send a text message from my watch. When I do, I use voice to select a recipient as I would with Android Wear on any other device. While it looks like the message is sent from my phone (i.e it shows up in my message history with the selected recipient), the person never actually receives it. When I click on "Message Info" in the conversation history, it looks like the watch is adding "01" to the beginning of the phone number. The only thing I can think of is that this additional "Country Code" is screwing up the text.
I'm using a brand new S5, and it occurs in the stock messaging app, the Verizon messaging app, and Google Hang Outs. Any one have any ideas?

carlso.aw said:
Wow, I must be the first one with a Zen Watch problem... or at least the first one with a Zen Watch... lucky me. Also, first time poster, so I hope I'm doing this right!
The issue I have occurs when I try to send a text message from my watch. When I do, I use voice to select a recipient as I would with Android Wear on any other device. While it looks like the message is sent from my phone (i.e it shows up in my message history with the selected recipient), the person never actually receives it. When I click on "Message Info" in the conversation history, it looks like the watch is adding "01" to the beginning of the phone number. The only thing I can think of is that this additional "Country Code" is screwing up the text.
I'm using a brand new S5, and it occurs in the stock messaging app, the Verizon messaging app, and Google Hang Outs. Any one have any ideas?
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I tried a couple of times and it worked for me. Sprint HTC One Max Stock. Stock messaging app. Not using hangouts. That probably doesn't help much but at least lets you know it 'can' work.
I think your theories about country codes, etc may be right, but I would think you'd have the same issue if you do it via 'Ok Google' from the phone itself?

Faxman said:
I tried a couple of times and it worked for me. Sprint HTC One Max Stock. Stock messaging app. Not using hangouts. That probably doesn't help much but at least lets you know it 'can' work.
I think your theories about country codes, etc may be right, but I would think you'd have the same issue if you do it via 'Ok Google' from the phone itself?
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Hey Faxman,
Thanks for the response! Actually, you're right. I just tried it, and the same thing occurs if I try to send a voice text directly through Google Now on my phone. The message shows up in my conversation history, and looks like a normal text from my end. But it is never received at the destination. I still think that my country code analysis is the root of the issue, but I have no idea how to change it without attempting a 3rd party message app. I don't have a problem doing that inherently, but I would rather fix the problem then bandaid it
Any ideas from the massess would be awesome!