[Q] BIG Android Query ! - General Questions and Answers

Hello everyone,
(This is about Video Calling on Android platform.)
I currently use the Nokia 5800XM, and have to change it this month itself. And the transition has to go from symbian to android.
I've come down to two phones, the Google Nexus S, or the HTC Desire Z. I really love the qwerty pad on the desire and the HTC UI.
But, I had almost narrowed it down to the Nexus, due to the front camera, Gb 2.3, the GPU, and the Amoled display, but I read somewhere(probably on wikipedia), that Android does not have a native app for video calling.
Does that mean that I cannot do any video calls to a phone number through the 3G network of the carrier ?? Coz when I searched google, I only found apps that did that over Wi-fi or 3G, but through the internet, and to an id, not on a number. For example, when I had to do it on the 5800, I just had to select the contact, click on call, and then video call. Is this possible on an Android device ?? I mean it should be !! (Probably this will make me go for the Desire)
What I'm asking basically is can we make video calls to phone numbers and not a user ID (coz if i use tango or skype or fing, the other person should also thave the same software installed) ??
Please Help !!

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video calling using Polaris

Hi guys,
Is there any software which allows video calling on windows mobile?
Thank you!
You mean other than dialer included?
The dialer included only uses 3G, I think yallow means over any other network like Wi-Fi. There was one company who did that (forgot the name), but no demo or so, you know that kind of closed company which asks ridiculous prices for crappy software
I wished only Skype would port the video to mobile... BTW Live Messenger should have incorporated voice calls too, to compete against Skype (of course, I like the way it is, prefer Skype over Microsoft big time )
Yes, I mean video calling over internet, not 3G.
It is a pity, SabbeRubbish, you forgot the name of that software. I would buy it and share my experience. =)
Good news, I've searched my history and found it
--> http://www.tabletmedia.com/ <--
I think this is what you want.
There is a trial I see now:
Voice only, no messaging, video or dual-mode support.
Includes G.711, G.722 and MS-GSM speech codecs.
Windows Mobile 2003 to 6.0
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The Internet can come on 3G or Wi-Fi. If you are looking for Video chatting over LAN (in this case wirelessLAN or bluetooth), thats a different story. Please be more specific next time.
M$ and Skype won't integrate the video functionality until there's a higher 3G coverage over the countries. The datarate is just too small on GPRS for Video chatting, and M$ is still several steps behind Skype in this field
gnick666,
Do you really think it matters for the software where the Internet comes from (3G or Wifi or GPRS or whatever)? I don't think so. That's different ISO/OSI layers. Why do you ask me to be more specific if you don't have any answer?
SabbeRubbish, many many thanks. I'll check this out tomorrow.
Regards.
yallow said:
Yes, I mean video calling over internet, not 3G.
It is a pity, SabbeRubbish, you forgot the name of that software. I would buy it and share my experience. =)
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Video calling over internet.. Very interseting.. Can you tell me how to do it?
AT&T Wireless
I was doing my own due diligence on this subject matter and figured that there is a way to utilitze the front camera on the TC.
Have you guys checked out AT&T's video calling?
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/messaging-internet/media-entertainment/attvideoshare.jsp
So far they list certain compatible phones, but do you think that it will work with the TC?
Seems like it works for 3G phones such as the TC...
-Julian P. Yun
yallow said:
gnick666,
Do you really think it matters for the software where the Internet comes from (3G or Wifi or GPRS or whatever)? I don't think so. That's different ISO/OSI layers. Why do you ask me to be more specific if you don't have any answer?
SabbeRubbish, many many thanks. I'll check this out tomorrow.
Regards.
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You're welcome.
About the OSI layers, it obviously matters where internet comes from as the video calling (standard HTC) comes ONLY through 3G. So there is some kind of difference, but I think this is mainly a commercial difference: immagine how much more money operators will make if everyone starts making 3G video calls!
SabbeRubbish said:
You're welcome.
About the OSI layers, it obviously matters where internet comes from as the video calling (standard HTC) comes ONLY through 3G. So there is some kind of difference, but I think this is mainly a commercial difference: immagine how much more money operators will make if everyone starts making 3G video calls!
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Not only that, there were some programs that used a Local network (not the internet) for video calling... of course the were derailed before being implemented....
I will not insist, that's just my IMHO. I think that video-software just gets an interface to send data through. The only question here is bandwidth. Theoretically it should work over any internet connection with enough bandwidth (HSDPA, WiFi, USB-PC, etc...).
yallow said:
I will not insist, that's just my IMHO. I think that video-software just gets an interface to send data through. The only question here is bandwidth. Theoretically it should work over any internet connection with enough bandwidth (HSDPA, WiFi, USB-PC, etc...).
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I agree, truly. But obviously most software wants to handle connections themselves or so. Anyhow, my before mentioned solution DOES work on LAN, just don't know if it's affordable.
I use 3g VideoCall from Telme,it works fine on my TC except for the video right now
I use 3g VideoCall from Telme,it works fine on my TC except for the video right now (they say they will release a new version in march or april).
You can download it (from the download section) and use it for free (or with an account just like skype)after registering for free as a Free Member from here : http://web2.telme.sg/cedel/index.php?option=mod_joinus
With "Route 60" activated (as a distributor) u can even call for free to 60 countries on fixed phones (from which 6 countries on fixed AND MOBILES for free)
I call then free from mi 3gphone to fixed phones, to 3gphones and also even to computers having the correspondent software from Telme installed (Deskcall NG)
I tried fring with voipstunt and voipbuster, I could not find my Voip contactlist and was not convinced so I uninstalled it.
If someone gets a better result I would be happy to know it.
My telme nickname is 3gcedel in my Polaris and cedel in the deskcall if u want to call me. Or 1800-3501540 (Virtual SIM number if I'm not connected)
or 3g1800-3501540 (same as 3gcedel) when I'm connected in 3g
cedel said:
I use 3g VideoCall from Telme,it works fine on my TC except for the video right now (they say they will release a new version in march or april).
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Strange. Mine always times out while connecting
Weird Problem
I've been trying to get my TC to make video calls to a Nokia 6280 and it's a no go. The weird part is that I also have a N70 and I can make a call from the Polaris to the N70 and also from the N70 to the 6280. So all my phones work but the Polaris and the 6280 don't work together. When I try I get a connection but no sound and no image. Any ideas? I already tried different roms and already switched sim cards.

[Q] Skype on android WTF???

Hi,am a loyal winmo user went from HTC Touch->HTC HErmes->HTC Kaiser->HTC TP2->Xperia x1
Now after like 6 years on winmo and the advent of the noobified WP7 , i thought that i was ready to make the big jump to Android, and was eying up the Desire/Samsung galaxy S or willing to wait for the VISION (QWERTY)...then i came across the DEALBREAKER :
is it really possible that since the blocking of fring there is no way to make Skype to Skype voice calls on android over WIFI?
Not even anyone on this site can hack something together ??
BTW i am based in UK and would have to fork out 500-600£ for these devices (7-900$) as i dont believe in contracts..and make 90% of my calls on skype to skype over wifi...so i hope you can all understand my shock at skype not working given it worked on all my my 6+yrs old legacy winmo devices..
howzit
give nimbuzz a try
it works on the desire and it has skype calls and im's
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mayurh said:
howzit
give nimbuzz a try
it works on the desire and it has skype calls and im's
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I want the galaxy S with Gpu!
i read that it works on the desire but also read that on the galaxy there is a mic issue and it works only over 3g/umts not wifi...
the funny part is that i have a skype client installed on my dhd, from the market and i can make a call via wifi or 3g...

[Resolved] [Q] VOIP integration into contact application (like on Symbian devices)

Hey folks!
Used to have a nokie E90 which was a really great device and i still miss (should not have thrown it against the wall)
One of the freatures really miss, was the SIP/VOIP integration. it was possible to add in the settings the SIP/VOIP details and when you make a call you had the possibility to choose between "video call(over 3g network)" "Voice Call" and "internet call"
When i selected internet call, it automatically signed me on SIP/VOIP and started the call.
Now i am on a HD2 Leo and i need to call to other countries a lot, thats why i need to use VOIP. I googled my a** off to finde some "nice!" integration. i ended up with PORT GO and it is amazing, but still not what i am looking for
My question now is. is it possible to add a "section" to the HD2 HTC contact application such as "Call via SIP/VOIP" ?? and then it starts Port go with a command line, signs on and dials??
im in general very good with computers, but i never had studied how to programm so any help is appreciated!
Thank you very much guys!
To all who look for something similar, here you can find a good solution for your HD2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730303
@admin/mod. please close - solved

[Q] Micromax A70 Video Call

I have just got the micromax a70 android phone (ver. 2.2.1). It has front facing camera but not the videocall feature, due to (according to me) lack of support of video call in android 2.2.1. Could anyone please describe me the procedure to upgrade this device to 2.3 ( Custom ROM ) or could there be workaround which could be used to enable video calling in the phone.
If Custom ROM is not possible. Could anyone provide any third part software which will enable video calling in android? (HTC android phone running 2.2 support video call due to HTC customisation)
Could Such A Customisation Be Possible For The Micromax A70
Ya even i am in a confusion to buy this phone as this doesn't have a video calling option so i want to know weather there is any update to come by for this phone or as A60 was a variant of ZTE Penguin, Is this phone also some kind of variant ? So that we can at least get Cyanogen Mod for that Variant...
hi
Let me tell you one thing direct video call is not possible in Android whether you have 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3.
You can do video calls only through internet. try these apps - skype, fring, tango... all are free apps. you can find it from market.
Re
Can the android kernel be modified to support video calls?
I mean a custom android kernel.
I am able to video call using fring with this phone now!
and it works flawlessly
can you pls share the experiences with your phone
theperfectpunk said:
I have just got the micromax a70 android phone (ver. 2.2.1). It has front facing camera but not the videocall feature, due to (according to me) lack of support of video call in android 2.2.1. Could anyone please describe me the procedure to upgrade this device to 2.3 ( Custom ROM ) or could there be workaround which could be used to enable video calling in the phone.
If Custom ROM is not possible. Could anyone provide any third part software which will enable video calling in android? (HTC android phone running 2.2 support video call due to HTC customisation)
Could Such A Customisation Be Possible For The Micromax A70
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I've ordered my micromax a70 from letsbuy for 6619, I request you to share your experinces with the phone here
h t t p://w w w.techenclave.c om/mobile-phone-buying-advice/micromax-a70-195799.html
a similar thread on spice 410 has taken off well. or if you suggest any other thread I can join you there.
Hi
Try enabling video calling in skype setting ( from androidos.in/2011/08/skype-adds-video-calling-support-for-more-android-devices/ ), and let us know if this works. Additionally, I am interested to know if 3g video call works on this.
Thanks.

[Q] Hutchison Three Skype for WP7 (Skype for 3 Network)

Hi,
As some skype users may know Hutchison Three UK (mobile operator) has its own version of Skype which doesn't need VoIP to call,they have their servers for calls,their version of Skype is free to use and even no need to top up your phone!
This Skype app is available on Symbian3, Symbian s60 and Android, Windows Mobile (hack), but I want this on WP7 as this is a really genius app,there are no dropouts no delays and no 3G/WiFI data is involved to make a voice call.
This skype doesn't drain a battery too, which is why it's a best solution if you talk with SkypeOut quite a lot. Basically it works like a calling card,each of your contacts has its own number with extension (Three mobile server numbers). So you just buy any supported phone (even a cheap one pay&go) and use Skype voice and chat. You doesn't have to top up eather.
My question is...
Who's actually developing this skype? I know on symbian s60 it was iSkoot, on Android it's joltid?
The thing is this Skype can probably work on WP7 devices without Mango update, as this solution is no VOIP..
What is the best way to get information about development? Any thoughts? Maybe someone can port it?
P.S. Verzion (US mobile operator) also has such skype and their servers.
Thanks
I've talk to Three and that's what they've told me: "They no longer use iskoot - Skype develop everything now." ThreeUK
As I can see they eather don't know about future development, or they stopped doing it.. In a last case it will be a shame, cause like I've said. This skype is so unique..
Perhaps someone can port this app to wp7? There are .sys .apk and java apps.
Main idea is to get algorithm of how it actually add extensions to your skype contacts.
Remember I've told in my post about three servers, so here's numbers: incoming: 07838333600 and outgoing: 07838333602. If you dial just them it gives you error. So I think there is extension adding automatically, but I'm not sure how it's done.. This is a three server numbers

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