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Right, anyone still interested in A2DP?

HP's bluetoth headphone are out.
They're only compatible with certain HP models.
http://davesipaq.com/articles/iPAQ_HP_Bluetooth_headphones.html
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12194
Can someone get the software to work on other Pocket PCs?

these are much better
Those are terrible! Check out the ones by Blueant and the ones from Bluetake, loads better. The bluetake ones provide a dongle that allow u to use it on almosy sny device because it provides A2DP (which our widcomm bluetooth stack doesn't) which is cool, because when Broadcom/Widcomm release version 4.0 we'll have A2DP and more and then wont need the dongle.

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sleepnow said:
Those are terrible! Check out the ones by Blueant and the ones from Bluetake, loads better. The bluetake ones provide a dongle that allow u to use it on almosy sny device because it provides A2DP (which our widcomm bluetooth stack doesn't) which is cool, because when Broadcom/Widcomm release version 4.0 we'll have A2DP and more and then wont need the dongle.
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The purpose of this topic is to encourage developers to develop A2DP for pocket PCs before the Widcomm release and not to promote the HP headphones.
When will Widcomm release version 4.0?

Anybody?

Could you please explain what is A2DP??

Duan said:
Could you please explain what is A2DP??
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Hey. Are you from Kenya?
A2DP is the bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile.
With it, you can stream CD quality sound from between bluetooth devices rather than the mono-telephone quality-sound you get through the common profiles.

Not from Kenya, but from South Africa, the country not the region.
This seems like a worth while endevour. It would be realy nice if we had the functionality on the XDAII and above...
I would actually just be happy if my BT works with the current profiles.

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FI,
Bluetake iPHONO bluetooth headphone does not come with a driver (or CD) because the driver is hard-coded into the dongle/headphone

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FI,
Bluetake iPHONO bluetooth headphone does not come with a driver (or CD) because the driver is hard-coded into the dongle/headphone
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Yeah. I like thoes headphones but am not interested in carrying the dongle.
I currently leace the house with phone and PDA. I look forward to leaving with PDA and headphones but without the dongle.

Apparently someone on the PocketPCThoughts forum was able to use the HP BT headset drivers with the BlueTake headset. He's using a 4700, but that's still a PPC that doesn't support the headset. Has anyone tried using the HP drivers?

surgicalsnack said:
Apparently someone on the PocketPCThoughts forum was able to use the HP BT headset drivers with the BlueTake headset. He's using a 4700, but that's still a PPC that doesn't support the headset. Has anyone tried using the HP drivers?
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Interesting.
I'd try it if I had the headset.

Yep, I really like the idea of stereo headphones with headset capabilities but the dongle is a deal-breaker for me. I will definitely try something like the bluetake headphones/headset when the A2DP profile is supported directly on the PocketPC.
Go developers, go!

cslaughtermd said:
Yep, I really like the idea of stereo headphones with headset capabilities but the dongle is a deal-breaker for me. I will definitely try something like the bluetake headphones/headset when the A2DP profile is supported directly on the PocketPC.
Go developers, go!
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The purpose of this thread is ti inform developers that the A2DP software is out there.
I've had no confirmation from the relevant developers to this effect.

Hey ! Wow !
Ok slightly off-topic, but this could be a really big thing for me. I work with the disabled, providing speech recognition technology for those unable to use a keyboard. We tried out a bluetooth headset solution about a year ago, but the sound quality wasn't good enough for the speech recognition to work well.
Some of these people are unable to use a wired headset for a variety of reasons (limb spasms etc). We eventually went for plantronics wireless headset, but I'd love to see another solution.
My questions are:
1) Will the A2DP profile work in either direction (ie can we get high quality sound from the headset to the PC)
2) Are there any headsets out there that do this ? (I had a look at the Bluetake site, but the dongle only seems to be sending sound out to the headset, not the other way)
3) If there aren't any headsets out there that do this, and I'm beginning to suspect there aren't, would anyone with more knowledge of the subject than me like to hazard a guess if there will be one in the future ?
Sorry, I know this isn't exactly XDA related, but an answer could make someone very happy.
Totallytechie.

My questions are:
1) Will the A2DP profile work in either direction (ie can we get high quality sound from the headset to the PC)
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If it doesn't, I'm sure the software can be modified to do it.
2) Are there any headsets out there that do this ? (I had a look at the Bluetake site, but the dongle only seems to be sending sound out to the headset, not the other way)
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Is mono sound not good enough for voice recognition?
3) If there aren't any headsets out there that do this, and I'm beginning to suspect there aren't, would anyone with more knowledge of the subject than me like to hazard a guess if there will be one in the future ?
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I don't know for a fact but there's probably somebody working on this.

If it doesn't, I'm sure the software can be modified to do it.
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Hmmm. Not by me, sadly.
Is mono sound not good enough for voice recognition?
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I got the impression (not sure where) that the difference between normal headset sound and A2DP sound quality was approximately the difference between 8KHz & 16KHz sampling; the better the sound quality, the better the accuracy of speech recognition.
I don't know for a fact but there's probably somebody working on this
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I kind of get the impression it's not a mature technology. It may be that I have to wait for it to mature. Alternatively this may be a niche market, in which case I need to find out who's working in the niche.

Using bluetooth headset for skype?

Im getting ready to go on deployment soon and am trying to get all the stuff I'll need ironed out and working how I hoped. I just purchased a TF (right before the TF2 date was released ) with the plan that I would use skype in port to call back home. I noticed in the manual that the 3.5mm jack will only support either headphones OR a microphone (at least thats how I read it), not both features at the same time. I was wondering if I could connect a cell phone bluetooth headset to the tablet and use it so I can hear and talk through it instead of the tinny speakers.

I don't use Skype, but I make phone calls using iPGroove on my TF and use the same BT headset I use for my phone. Works great!

Did you mean Groove IP? It looks like a good solution, better than skype! Do you know if itll work anywhere in the world that I can get a data connection? I will only call US numbers with it.

FalloutMan said:
Did you mean Groove IP? It looks like a good solution, better than skype! Do you know if itll work anywhere in the world that I can get a data connection? I will only call US numbers with it.
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It should work anywhere as long as you can connect to the internet

And thank you for efforts to keep the world safe and free!

Does Skype work properly with the Galaxy Note?

Also, does the front facing camera work as well?

It works great. I use it a lot and never had a problem. I've never used the camera though so I can't comment on that.

sjruk said:
It works great. I use it a lot and never had a problem. I've never used the camera though so I can't comment on that.
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Would you be able to test the FFC?

Front facing camera works fine with Skype.

only thing about skype for android is it doesn't delete your chat/call history

I noticed that Skype causes high battery drain. It's good and video calling works perfectly, however it's adviseable to shut it down when not using.

Yes, it drains a lot if there are staying as background service, the quality is acceptable of course with iPhone 4
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charleslake said:
Yes, it drains a lot if there are staying as background service, the quality is acceptable of course with iPhone 4
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Am I able to Skype with someone that is using an iPhone 4 while I use the Galaxy Note? Even if I want to use the FFC?

Yes you can, as the Skype supports FFC for both the devices and the quality is remarkable

deadlyheart4u said:
Yes you can, as the Skype supports FFC for both the devices and the quality is remarkable
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I thought Skype for Android cannot be used to communicate with people using iPhone 4s. So you've tested this and it works?

i just made a video call awhile ago... No problem so far... just be sure to enable the video calling prompt showed in the first initialization....

lsquare said:
I thought Skype for Android cannot be used to communicate with people using iPhone 4s. So you've tested this and it works?
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that just sounds weird to me, but Skype is bought by Microsoft now, so anything is possible .
I tried Tango, it works with the Front cam too on both Note and S2.

After installing Skype, my phone keeps switching to Edge and had a couple of random rebooting.

Made a Skype video call from my Note to an iPod touch, Macbook Pro, and iPhone4. All working fine but noticed that the Note switches to landscape view during video calls.
Tried to find an option to make it work on portrait view. Otherwise it works great.

^^ It used to work in the portrait mode as well prior to the latest update. Now it defaults to and stays stuck on landscape. I think the app reads the Note's resolution and assumes that it's a tablet or something.

speedofheat said:
^^ It used to work in the portrait mode as well prior to the latest update. Now it defaults to and stays stuck on landscape. I think the app reads the Note's resolution and assumes that it's a tablet or something.
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Okay. Not a deal breaker really but would still be nice to have the portrait orientation option.

Skype video on US AT&T version
Can anybody confirm that Skype video works on the AT&T LTE version?
Specifically, does the front camera work fro making a video call like the Iphone?

The skype video call works fine between iphone 4s and Galaxy note no probs at al, the network management is good and the call clarity is appreciated.

It works, but one complaint though is that the video from the other side does not scale or occupy the whole screen. Such a waste of space. I hope Skype addresses this in the next update.

skype work !!
tango work !!
google talk video chat work !!

[Q] Video call

Complete noob here so maybe I've missed something glaringly obvious, but how do you make a video call with the one s? I can't find any option for it and a google search only brings up ways to do it using an app or skype. My video call time comes out of my monthly calling minutes so when I'm travelling it makes sense to use it rather than skype as I have a capped data allowance and more minutes than I need.
Thanks

when you are calling someone, check options... is there any option for video call?

Stiflerlv said:
when you are calling someone, check options... is there any option for video call?
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Nope, nothing there to initiate a video call. And then when in call I cannot find any option to turn on the camera for a video call. I've looked and looked (before and during a call) but I can't find any option to do so.

Ok I emailed HTC and asked and their response was:
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with making a video call.
I believe that the reason for this is because the phone does not make video calls via the normal phone function. It makes video calls using 3rd party software e.G. Skype etc. But as we do not support 3rd party software I would be unable to help you set this up. I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bit of a disappointment personally, but I suppose video calling isn't very popular so most people won't care. Still, was it really that difficult to add a video calling option/function?

But if your phone did support it, and not through a 3rd party app using internet, The receiver would also have to have the same set up right ?
And video calling isnt that popular.. Can you not speak with your provider and see if they can change the video call allowance into internet allowance instead ? Then you could use a 3rd party app like skype... Much more popular

ccart said:
Ok I emailed HTC and asked and their response was:
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with making a video call.
I believe that the reason for this is because the phone does not make video calls via the normal phone function. It makes video calls using 3rd party software e.G. Skype etc. But as we do not support 3rd party software I would be unable to help you set this up. I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bit of a disappointment personally, but I suppose video calling isn't very popular so most people won't care. Still, was it really that difficult to add a video calling option/function?
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LOL! Making phone with 2nd camera and not even bothering to add software option for video call? HAHHA Thats just lame! But I guess its for most "android" phones.

azzledazzle said:
But if your phone did support it, and not through a 3rd party app using internet, The receiver would also have to have the same set up right ?
And video calling isnt that popular.. Can you not speak with your provider and see if they can change the video call allowance into internet allowance instead ? Then you could use a 3rd party app like skype... Much more popular
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Yes, but whilst I'm no expert, most phones I have come across with front facing cameras do support video calling and more importantly the people who I would be calling have this option on their phones.
Not to worry though, not a major issue. Just seemed a bit odd to me to put a front facing camera on there and not support it without a 3rd party app. I can manage and with all the free wifi hotspots I get access to through my package it shouldn't be a big issue.

i totally agree, It is a bit stupid to have the FFC, if they wernt gunna support video calls, they could have removed the camera and added something else instead.
like a external sd slot. or a laser beam what kills people... who knows ?
I dont use video calling, I hate people looking at me im the sort of dude that walks in the shadows with a hood covering my face lol

Setup a Google Voice account and then you can do video calls to other users over Google Talk.

I was able to initiate a video call to the wife's One S using Google Talk on my Samsung Note 2 with no problem but the front camera image quality of the HTC is so bad the feature is useless. I found this thread while searching to see if others had better results. The image on the HTC is dark and grainy on the phone's own screen and is so pixilated after being transmitted to mine it totally useless , the Samsung's is crystal clear.

Stiflerlv said:
LOL! Making phone with 2nd camera and not even bothering to add software option for video call? HAHHA Thats just lame! But I guess its for most "android" phones.
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Fanboy maybe...of the iPhone type perhaps?
Considering they are the only mfgs to add said software.
Goggle+ works great and so does google voice which is a preinstalled app of android systems...
Which means making your post is a waste of time
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gatorrph said:
I was able to initiate a video call to the wife's One S using Google Talk on my Samsung Note 2 with no problem but the front camera image quality of the HTC is so bad the feature is useless. I found this thread while searching to see if others had better results. The image on the HTC is dark and grainy on the phone's own screen and is so pixilated after being transmitted to mine it totally useless , the Samsung's is crystal clear.
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The front camera isn't actually that had. You just have to try to remove some dust from it. It's terrible design to hide the camera down there, it gets full of dust in no time
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2 megapixel front facing camera ain't shabby compare to other high end devices
The one x "superphone"...having a 1.3 mp....front face. Does that make it better than 2.0 without so called 720p?
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Xoom GSM Calls-RAZR Firmware Radio

Is it possible to flash the radio.img firmware of motorola Razr into the xoom? Both the Razr and the umts_everest xoom have the same radio chipset (The Qualcomm MDM6600, which SUPPORTS voice calls)
I really believe that the firmware motorola flashed into xoom disabled voice calls...
Any experts on the thread to express their opinions?
(Also galaxy tab did not support voice calls until someone on the xda forum created a modded firmware and flashed it. Now it can make GSM calls just fine, have a look: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847273 )

Hmmm. Seems interesting to try it out... but I am not sure if this radio can even work on Xoom. Best people to answer are team eos themselves ...
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Sounds awesome but, the only issue is, that Xooms were no intended to make/receive calls. Its wired with the MDM6600 modem which has no voice/multimedia capability. The only way would be to use a voice/data modem bridge/patch or addon to get voice. (With out using 3rd party apps like google voice or a Sip Account) The xoom can make/receive calls, just no voice transmission on the native side.

1way , 2 way mic ?

thenemis said:
1way , 2 way mic ?
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Yes xoom has the mic installed with no speaker simultanous intergration during calls. (Referring to making voice calls) you can dail out and receive calls, but you can't hear the caller and they can not hear you.

Mjamocha said:
Yes xoom has the 1 way mic installed. (Referring to making voice calls) you can dail out and receive calls, but you can't hear the caller and they can not hear you.
A 2 way mic, means that you can transmit and receive voice (Referring to making voice calls)
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Well, that is precious info you are sharing man. I was thinking about a workaround then to use an extra piece of hardware than can act as a 2 way mic, like male to male jack connector with built in mic and speaker, one end connects to Xoom, the other end connects to let's say a capable device speaker with mic. What do you think? http://www.oriongadgets.com/Motorola-Xoom-3.5mm-Stereo-AUX-Cable-with-built-in-microphone.-pid-17915.html
Or, if there is an app that can spoof the gsm received/made call from / to Xoom and speaks it out and then the one way built in mic in Xoom can be used to listen to our voice and sends it back to app and so on to the other end. Google talk works with mic I think, so some kind of app that imitates how voice is received and sent over gem !!! Am I making sense?
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i try videochat with skype over 3g... it work good.
so there is nothin wrong with hardware, the 'problem' is only software related, where the bit have to go

Mjamocha said:
Yes xoom has the 1 way mic installed. (Referring to making voice calls) you can dail out and receive calls, but you can't hear the caller and they can not hear you.
A 2 way mic, means that you can transmit and receive voice (Referring to making voice calls)
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I can not understand how a one-way mic can make me unable to hear the other person on the line...
my phone works even with the mic disconnected!
That explanation is wrong and simply not enough for me!

Hi guys,
Finaly we are moving somewhere with these gsm calls!
Someone posted previoisly :
" iPhone 4 has the exact same radio like the motorola xoom 3g (The Qualcomm MDM6600)
Maybe the firmware motorola has flashed into the radio disabled voice call capabilities?
Samsung Galaxy tab does not support voice call but after installing a firmware mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929479) it can now voice call over GSM "
And I believe too that developers can work around gsm calls somehow...they do better job than motorola itself with all the updates etc so fingers crossed!

new-noob said:
Hi guys,
Finaly we are moving somewhere with these gsm calls!
Someone posted previoisly :
" iPhone 4 has the exact same radio like the motorola xoom 3g (The Qualcomm MDM6600)
Maybe the firmware motorola has flashed into the radio disabled voice call capabilities?
Samsung Galaxy tab does not support voice call but after installing a firmware mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929479) it can now voice call over GSM "
And I believe too that developers can work around gsm calls somehow...they do better job than motorola itself with all the updates etc so fingers crossed!
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iPhone 4 -> MDM 6600
Droid Razr -> MDM 6600
MDM 6600 Specifications (Advance Information) http://www.scribd.com/doc/54154049/...odem-Device-Specification-Advance-Information
MDM 6600 AT Commands http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412064
Yeah that was me, answering on another, old thread. Seriously am i the only one looking for solution on GSM calls?
Also, i am a new member and thus i cannot post on the "Android Development" section, the place where the devs are... Can someone post about this subject there?
Thanks!

darksnoopy said:
I can not understand my phone works even with the mic disconnected!
That explanation is wrong and simply not enough for me!
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If the prior explanation about the Xoom is not enough for you too bad LOL!
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wesamothman said:
Well, that is precious info you are sharing man. I was thinking about a workaround with built in mic and speaker, one end connects to Xoom, the other end connects to let's say a capable device speaker with mic. What do you think? http://www.oriongadgets.com/Motorol...able-with-built-in-microphone.-pid-17915.html
Or, if there is an app that can spoof the gsm received/made call from / to Xoom and speaks it out and then the one way built in mic in Xoom can be used to listen to our voice and sends it back to app and so on to the other end. Google talk works with mic I think, so some kind of app that imitates how voice is received and sent over gem !!! Am I making sense?
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Yes it makes a lot of sense. I thought of that my self, (using the wired headset with mic) True, other apps work such as google voice, groveIP and (SIP) calling and VOIP as well. [HOW TO] Sipdroid- Free VOIP using Google Voice
Yes I'll give it a try, and let you know.

darksnoopy said:
iPhone 4 -> MDM 6600
Droid Razr -> MDM 6600
MDM 6600 Specifications (Advance Information) http://www.scribd.com/doc/54154049/...odem-Device-Specification-Advance-Information
MDM 6600 AT Commands http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412064
Yeah that was me, answering on another, old thread. Seriously am i the only one looking for solution on GSM calls?
Also, i am a new member and thus i cannot post on the "Android Development" section, the place where the devs are... Can someone post about this subject there?
Thanks!
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lol, no you are not the only one looking for a solution. There a bunch of threads on this same issue in many forums.