Hi all:
I am a developer for an app that forwards SMS (and other things) to an email address. Obviously it would be elegant to be able to reply to your SMS right from your email account, while the other side still sees your SMS in the normal way, and the app does exactly this.
But to get the reply back to the phone via email, we need the user to enter the email-to-SMS address as part of setup. You know, like [email protected] or @vtext.com. The app has a database for some countries and carriers but obviously its a drop in the bucket.
We are finding out that maybe not a lot of people know of such a feature on their phones, hence this poll! It'll help us try some other ideas, or implement this one differently.
Thanks!
PVS
PhoneLeash - free on Android Market
Rogers (in Canada) has this service.. but they charge us for it. So not many people actually have it.
Thanks to everyone who responded. As a result of the poll results, PhoneLeash now supports forwarding SMS (and missed calls, and location, and battery status) to another phone number via SMS. And replying back to these forwarded SMS' does not require an email-to-SMS feature. If you forward to a Google Voice number (or other PC-based SMS-capable services such as HeyWire, Pinger), you can use a PC, and enjoy a very nice feature set (see this review).
Thanks for the useful development for mobile users and internet users as well.
However, I'm already using this service with the help of third party i.e. TextMarketer.co.uk
Play (Poland) already has such a service. It is free for everyone. Polish speakers can check it here: http://www.blogplay.pl/2010/11/kopia-sms-na-email-beta/
Hello all,
WYMO (Watch Your Mobile Operator) is an Android friend that helps you find the cheapest mobile plan available for you in the UK market.
Our application is in beta testing phase and we are looking for volunteers who would agree to use WYMO's services free of charge and to give us invaluable feedback on their experiences.
If you are interested in giving our app a try and you have Android 2.3 on your phone please go to wymo.co.uk or search for Wymo on Facebook to get to our app's page, where you can find a link (as a noob I can't link here now) or drop a mail to [email protected] and I'll send you the apk.
If you’re a tester don’t hesitate to share your questions and ideas here in this thread or via the email address above. Testers will be asked in a few weeks by a questionnaire as well.
Details about how our app works:
The app is counting incoming and outgoing calls, SMSes, MMSes, data traffic and roaming as well (due privacy reasons it only watches the first 4 numbers of phone numbers). Then it searches for the cheapest plan available on the UK market by analysing the data gathered. The user will get an email about the better offers.
To gather sufficient amount of data the app needs a few weeks monitoring of usage. This happens automatically as the process runs in the background showing a green logo on the status bar.
On the first start the app asks for a few data: only a valid email address and the name of your operator is required. Gender, age, education and postal code are optional.
The main screen has 6 options:
Show report shows the measured usage data.
Discount numbers is where the user can add those numbers which it can call with discount prices (this helps us to be more accurate)
Number portability is where the user can set those contacts who have different prefix than their operator (it helps us to be more accurate as well).
Upload data to server option uploads the measured data to the server.
Settings leads to the app settings.
Purchase leads to the Market’s in-app payment system, where the user can pay to get the cheaper offer’s list. The user will get an email with the list of offers and their prices. For beta testers the service is free.
Should you have any questions, feel free to ask here or via email.
daniel
hi all,
CrowdCall allows to call free of cost to 40 countries. 10 calls are free per day. Has anyone know if this is a genuin app or so sort of phone info harvesting app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialdial.crowdcall.app&hl=en
Note: I am not doing the advt of the app. Just wanted to understand if there is any risk in using this app...
coolgal302006 said:
hi all,
CrowdCall allows to call free of cost to 40 countries. 10 calls are free per day. Has anyone know if this is a genuin app or so sort of phone info harvesting app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialdial.crowdcall.app&hl=en
Note: I am not doing the advt of the app. Just wanted to understand if there is any risk in using this app...
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I used it once to initiate a conference call. It worked for setting up the call but the sound quality was pretty terrible. All of the participants on my call were within the United States, so I don't know how it works internationally.
From the website, here's the data they collect:
Information we collect and how we use it
We may collect the following types of information:
Cookies – When you download CrowdCall, we send one or more cookies to your phone or other device. We use cookies to improve the quality of our service, including for storing user preferences, improving search results and ad selection, and tracking user trends, such as how people search.
Log information – When you access CrowdCall services via a browser, application or other client our servers automatically record certain information. These server logs may include information such as your web request, your interaction with a service, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser or your account.
User communications – When you send email or other communications to CrowdCall, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve our services. When you send and receive SMS messages to or from one of our services that provides SMS functionality, we may collect and maintain information associated with those messages, such as the phone number, the wireless carrier associated with the phone number, the content of the message, and the date and time of the transaction. We may use your email address to communicate with you about our services.
Location data – CrowdCall offers location-enabled services. CrowdCall may receive information about your actual location (such as GPS signals sent by a mobile device) or information that can be used to approximate a location (such as a cell ID).
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Good app. No issues till now!
simplyapplied said:
I used it once to initiate a conference call. It worked for setting up the call but the sound quality was pretty terrible. All of the participants on my call were within the United States, so I don't know how it works internationally.
From the website, here's the data they collect:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/cowboy.gif
well ,I have used this app a couple of times recently.For a free calling app Its pretty good only if u wanna compromisehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif with the sound quality and limitation of 1 hour. I mainly use it to call overseas frnds which is quite costly if ur using a standard cellular device. http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/mad.gif The main advantage I enjoyed is that U dont need any other client software for the clients ,http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/good.gif .Just cell number is enough. Regarding the info they collect , I am not sure about that. Haven't faced any issues regarding that.
still ,good enough app if u ask me! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/cowboy.gif
PhoneControlApp
version 4.5.0.12
Description
Anndroid phone monitoring allows you to be aware of all the actions that your child is doing on their phone (who is calling, what sites is he entering, what games he plays, what photos he receives, what messages he sends, and more).
The main function of the application Phonecontrolapp is archiving of information on the mobile phone. The user has no right at the expense of the software to perform illegal actions (secretly watch the person without his consent). If he exploits the application for surveillance, spying and unauthorized access to information, it goes beyond the law. Such actions are forbidden in of most the counties. The person who installed the software on their phone is fully responsible (spiritual, criminal, moral) for its use. If the user agrees with the information above, he realizes that any offense could have consequences. In addition, your consent indicates that the authors of the application are not responsible for the actions of the persons who exploit it.
It is forbidden to transfer a personal password to third parties
We do not sell software and are not connected in any way to persons selling applications for tracking, espionage, etc.
Once again we warn that the program can be installed only on YOUR phone, the installation on someone else's (wife, friend, girlfriend) is a criminal offense when filing a complaint with the police, the one who put this application is criminally liable.
Service reserves the right to arbitrarily block accounts with suspicious activity
(use the application for other purposes, to monitor someone else's phone).
The service is provided "as is", agreeing to use, you accept the privacy policy, and the security policy of the service.
Questions such as - "and you read our sms, mms, etc.?" on the forum will be ignored. "
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Capabilities
This program is designed to work in a hidden mode, but it has a number of capabilities:
To change the password at the time of entering the application, only you will know the password and an unauthorized person can`t find the application’s login
To forward all incoming and outgoing messages to the e-mail address which was specified in the settings
Archiving sms and calls
To forward notification of calls to e-mail, taking into account the call time, the number of the caller and the duration of the entire conversation
The report will include all the information about the location of the phone at the time of receiving or sending a message or during a call
To record a conversation in an audio file which is attached to the notification of the call
To record sound around by timer or even by forced message
To forward the coordinates of phone location according to the time period
Remote start or stop monitoring of the phone using SMS with special keywords
Remote start or stop recording of the microphone by using SMS with keywords
To record from line
To forward audio files by email
To read sms archive with pictures and from the messenger WhatsApp
To intercept online messages from the messenger WhatsApp (root)
To intercept online messages from the messenger Facebook(root)
To intercept online messages from the messenger Viber (root)
To enable and disable GPS remotely by using a message with keywords (android 2.2 and partially 4.1)
To enable and disable WiFi / GPRS remotely by using a message with keywords
To clear all application configurations by using a message with keywords
If the password was entered incorrectly, the front camera automatically takes a photo
To block the phone remotely by using a message with a code
To change the lock code with a message
To block the phone remotely through the Internet
To delete phone memory remotely by using SMS
To format the SD card with a message
To block applications remotely, taking into account the time, for example, from 9:00 to 14:00
To report about the change of the SIM-card using the message with the number and geographical location
To report about the change of SIM-card by e-mail with the map, as well as the location of the phone
To report about location through the message with a link to the map
To locate with the help of base stations or Wi-Fi points
The application is able to work on a schedule and go on a timer connection, an interval can be changed via SMS or a site
Archiving phone actions on the site
To save data to a computer
To manage your phone using GPRS or SMS-messages via SMS or website
Function “alarm” on the site
To unload media files on Google Drive
To use 10 devices on the same account
To send a report about calls and messages to the mail, taking into account the schedule
To download to the computer all correspondence from instant messengers WhatsApp, Viber in the formats txt, xls
To add a report in text format
To send reports to the mail in full size
To reference in the report for downloading call records
To monitor all photos and send them to the server
To manage your phone without a Google account and sms, by using TCP and HTTP protocols
To start the application as a service (can prevent the application from closing the system)
The ability to start and stop a service
The ability to enter applications without using a password
To select the camera while taking a picture
To select time of fragmentation all phone calls and turn off fragmentation
To make Screenshots in time and interval
To use the command “list of wifi networks”
To view the history of a regular browser, as well as Chrome
But the main purpose of the application is parental control, as well as searching for a phone as a result of theft or loss.
Do not use this application for spying or illegal monitoring of third parties, especially without their permission. You will be aware of your child’s location, so you can understand if he needs your help or support. Thanks to reading SMS messages and popular online messengers, you can find out in which company is your child. Maybe even the application will allow you to keep the warmest relations in the family and at the same time report about trouble.
With the function of “application lock”: you can set the time for access to games or other applications of the phone, for example, during school hours.
In addition, the application can even be used as an anti-theft system, in case of theft or loss of the phone, because during the change of the SIM card you will receive a report with the number which was put in the phone. And you can send a command to block the phone and delete all your personal data.
About the app
Developer: phonecontrolapp.com
Registration - in the application or on the site.
Data storage on the server is 1 month
Free trial period 7 days
50 FREE COUPONS - first requesting users
The maximum number of devices on ONE account is 10
If the phone does not have ROOT, all of the following is impossible:
Reading Viber messages.
Reading WhatsApp.
Reading Facebook messages.
Turn GPS on remotely on all versions of Android.
Installation in the system area (with a full reset - the software continues to work).
A command to remotely restart the phone (Reboot).
Automatic reboot for transfer to the system area.
Creating screenshots.
Unable to uninstall the application in the usual ways
The format of the message about the incorrect operation of the application
1 Login.
2 Phone (name on the site).
3 Problem.
4 Android version.
5 The name of the firmware.
6 The version of the application.
7 Modifying the application.
8 Personal observations.
Example:
1 sam2014
2 Samsung Note4
3 When sending an alarm, the sound does not work.
4 7.1 The official
5 4.4.0.5 not Root
6 not generated
7 -
8 -
VIDEO REVIEW OF OPPORTUNITIES
So that in the process of using the service you do not have any difficulties, see the detailed video review of the service PhoneControlApp
In it you will learn: how to install, how to configure and how to use the service monitor android devices through a personal cabinet.
Download Links:
APP For phones with ROOT\without ROOTaccess
The client for Android (Client program to get information from the phone on which the service PhoneControlApp)
50 FREE COUPONS for a monthly subscription - first requesting users
Coming soon will be an light version of the app in Google Play
I will be glad to hear feedback and suggestions for the work of the program. And also if the moderators allow me to complete the pictures and videos to the end, my topic
People we give out free coupons for using the service - a whole month - for feedback
And for a good review or review - give a coupon for 2-3 or more months of subscription
Hi, can i get promo coupon for trying :good::good:
shameemindia said:
Hi, can i get promo coupon for trying :good::good:
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Yes of course - you can write your login here or me in PM
More active than the people, you have no children? Or girlfriends - who needs to be monitored?
Parent control app 50 free coupons
so I'm a little confused I don't understand how you use or redeem coupons does that mean you're pretty free trials do you need to have a promo code or the coupon only good if you purchase in one month subscription or is it a free one month for feedback just
Soon we will make such a system as you say - but for now we can give you a month of subscription if you tell us your login
I'm interested in a free version or a one time paid version. I'll try it out if you'd like but don't want to spend a lot of time testing something that will require monthly payments... Let me know. Thnx!
can i get promo coupon*
tttajmi said:
can i get promo coupon*
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Answered in PM
Links aren't working. Can i get promo coupon?
All links are working - just checked
Write username in PM - we will activate the subscription month
nica_ro said:
Links aren't working. Can i get promo coupon?
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Update
Version = "4.4.0.10"
* Fixed interception of Facebook Meesenger new version
* Added interception of Facebook Messenger Lite messages
Download
Links updated
Great thing, I'd like to try it. Can I have a promo code please?
Taracair said:
Great thing, I'd like to try it. Can I have a promo code please?
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If you still have the coupons left, I'd like to try this as well.
Thank you.
tonline said:
If you still have the coupons left, I'd like to try this as well.
Thank you.
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Same here, I'd love to try it out
I'd like a coupon code.
Hi all,
I'd like to invite you to try my app:
Another chat? Yes. No. Wait! Did you ever hang with friends in downtown and wanted to split? But hesitated - how will you find them again? Sure, you can agree to meet in an hour in certain spot. But what if you are late? Or what if they see some fun place and want you to come there? This app can help! You see yours and your friends’ locations on the map in real time. And you can text them – the map and chat share the same screen.
Do you like hiking in parks and want to share your location with relatives at home? Are you an avid fisherman and want your buddy to get to this real good spot you just found? Do you have guests coming to your cottage but don’t want to call them to check how far they are? With Location Chat you save time and have piece of mind that you are connected!
Location is updated with the frequency controlled by the app settings (10 seconds to 5 minutes). You have full control of whether you're sending your location updates. Disable it at any time or let the timer to turn it off. Your location is shared within the chat. Contacts in other chats will not see it, unless you choose to enable it there.
Share a place of interest on the map: simply add a marker with the icon of what it is, e.g. "Picnic Site" or "Cabin", and your friends will see it too. And of course all normal functions of a messaging app are included: group and individual chats with text and picture sharing, forwarding and replies.
You can use Location Chat on smart phone or tablet with a data plan. Just register an account and you are ready to go. No personal information (phone number, email, etc.) required.
Features include:
- Simple, familiar interface with chat and user lists.
- Chat screen with integrated map. Upon turning on location sharing, other chat members will see your location on the map.
- Private (one-on-one) and group chat.
- Marks that can be published on chat map and shared with chat members.
- Take and post photos, share with other chats or messaging apps.
- Chat messages can be encrypted with password.
- Read and dismiss messages inside Android notification.
- XMPP standard is used as protocol
If you have a feature request or a suggestion – feel free to share with us! The app is in active development and we would welcome any ideas!
Get it on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4rp.messenger
What's New
-more public servers available
-long click on map to see distance and save as mark
-forward mark to another chat
-share mark info with another app
-integration with SmartOut
-preview image before sending