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Parse the plus sign "+" as 011 or another internation prefix

I have all my contacts showing their country code with the plus sign for their country code such as +44, +61, etc
When I am in Thailand and I want to call someone in Australia - I need to go look up his number in the contacts and the copy&paste (or memorize) into the dialer with the proper international dialing prefix 001, 009 or 007
It is a pain the arse, would there be a way where I could tell my phone to just parse the plus sign "+" as 001, 011 or 007? Thing is when I'm in Thailand the prefix is most of the time 009 but it is not the same when I am in Canada or Australia... so I can't put it in my contact card. (or perhaps I could make several entry for them for each prefix).
Is there an automated solution or any tips someone would like to share?

Hmm, the + is simply a shortcode for 00, which is the international calling prefix, so my number in the UK starts with 07966... and the international format is +447966...
I can call + numbers in my phone from, and to Germany, Ireland, France, and Spain with no problems.
Is Thailand not using the standard 00+Country Code+STD (minus leading 0)+Local Number format then?

when I am in Thailand (using DTAC), they use the + format just fine. When I want to call my friends in the USA I call +1-808-xxx-xxxx, and when I call people in Thailand I use +66x-xxx-xxxx.

The + works in Thailand (parsed as 001 not 00), but CAT (Communication Authorithy of Thailand) offers other prefix such as 009 that routes the call through VOIP which is significantly cheaper.
00 doesn't work in Thailand. It is 001. But the carrier interprets the + as 001
For example, if I want to call the US this will not work 00 1 206-555-1212. I need to be doing 001 1 206-555-1212 or alternatively +1 206 555-1212.
I just wish there would be a dialer that would allow me to tell him to change the + to whichever prefix depending on which Country I am at the time.

Ok so we got to the bottom of it. + is in fact the same as 00 but in Thailand thats normal calls, and you want voip routed calls.
Its added functionality on their network I'm afraid, the GSM standard will only use + as 00, and they interpret that as 001 for calls routed over the traditional network.
I think the only way to do it and keep your sanity would be to create a new number for each contact you would want to call using the 009 prefix, specifically to call from Thailand, and leave all the others with the +.

+ = International Exit Code.
This mean that in many places "00" is not the exit for international calls.
In US it is "011", Thailand "001", Russia "09" ect. It is shortcut and you do not have to memorize all codes. Of course + is normal exit not voip, to use voip you have to know local specific, in this case 009
Clear?

Pawlisko said:
+ = International Exit Code.
This mean that in many places "00" is not the exit for international calls.
In US it is "011", Thailand "001", Russia "09" ect. It is shortcut and you do not have to memorize all codes. Of course + is normal exit not voip, to use voip you have to know local specific, in this case 009
Clear?
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THis is correct. Different network operators - both fixed and mobile - will have different access codes for international and national access.
Using + will usually take you through to your default phone operator's most expensive IDD plan (and hence other companies have other prefixes which can also be used for IDD calls).
The O2 dial wizard (search for it on the forum, or download it from the http://www.seeo2.com/ site) has a feature which allows replacing the international prefix + with a dial code of your choice. It is possible to set up multiple codes (for different networks, calling cards etc.) through its configuration options. Once installed, from within the phone application, choose Tools -> O2 Dial Wizard. When a number is dialled, or retrieved from the phone list using the search utility that comes with the progam, or, when a number is manually entered, click the little icon of a phone handset with a magic wand. This will replace the + with the predefined prefix of your choice.

Try this
Author: LoneTear
Home: http://www.lonetear.com/
Email: [email protected]
Description:
LoneTear PhoneHelper is a small plug-in which allow you to edit the telephone number before dial.
You may also save the frequently used prefixes (such as IDD, IP prefix) into a pre-stored prefix list.

Sorry for bringing up this 2 year old topic, but since it wasn't answered I like to check if there is any news.
My provider fixes + to 001 - but I like to change + to 1686 (or whatever). How can I do that?

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I live in a country where it is obligatory to dial long distance company prefix for calling other areas and countries, thus I can´t have all numbers stored in an international standard notation. Like I can´t store a UK number like +44 1273-701648, I have to store it like 00XX441273701648 (where XX is a two digit long distance company code, like 23 or 41 ). Same with in-country numbers - I can´t store them neither in international nor in regular local form, for example - I live in area code 011, so to store a phone number in area code (081) 3421-3266, I have to store it as 0XX8134213266 (where XX is a two digit long distance company code, like 23 or 41 ). At the same time, I have to store numbers in my own area without any prefix at all. So far so good, as long as I don´t leave my area or country.
If I will go to another area, like (081) - I will have to cut off all 0XX81 prefixes since I will be in roaming locally there. At the same time I will have to add 0XX11 to all numbers from my native area code. Worse - if I will go to an area from which I have no numbers stored let´s say 019, I will have to keep ALL locally stored codes, like 0XX81... BUT also add 0XX11 to all phones from my native 011 zone.
When roaming abroad it is somwhat easier - I´ll have to cut off 0XX and add country code +55 to ALL numbers. But also I´ll have add area code 11 to all phone numbers from my native 011 zone.
When I was using WM6.5, Magicall by Mobiion was able to do it for me. Is there anything similar under Android?

Did you check android settings?
There is an option for automatic prefixes, atleast on my i9000.
It might be possible to make a widget that gives quick access to enable/disable the prefixes.

Dark3n said:
Did you check android settings?
There is an option for automatic prefixes, atleast on my i9000.
It might be possible to make a widget that gives quick access to enable/disable the prefixes.
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Nothing like this on my X10 mini pro. At least visibly, but I´ll try to look into it. Thank you!

Thank you everyone for feedback. I was advised to try out Prefixer and it is exactly what I needed.

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This is a fieldtest/netmonitor application for UMTS/GSM/LTE/CDMA/EVDO network.
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Hi man, you're doing a great job making G-Net Track work with Android.
I enjoyed using it with WM6.1 on an HTC Touch HD that unfortunately broke last year.
Is there any WP7 version in your current/future plans?
Thanks!

Great work, thanks! :highfive:

I still haven't tried the new WP7. Nowadays I'm more into Android.

Updated to 3.5
New things:
Added automatic voice call sequence - the events CALL START, CALL BLOCK, CALL DROP and CALL END are included in events.kml and in events.txt file.
App should be in foreground in order sequence to run.
if it is in the background the sequence is paused.
How to set parameters:
- click [EDIT]
- change the values
- click [SAVE]
Note: In 3G during the voice call cell parameters are not updated. So in 3G use short calls.
In order not to be charged you can call number which is not answering

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Updated to 3.91
- fixed neighbor cells display

Updated to 3.93
- added uplink and downlink speed on main screen
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Where do I find documentation on what all those values mean and value indication?

seems to work on my sprint touch pro 2 , just saying that it worked since there was a comment on how it didnt work on cdma
also the g-netspeed app gives a different speed than ookla's speed test app, wondering which is more accurate if anyone knows.

Ookla test is based on download and upload of file to their specified server (usually the closest server). G-netSpeed estimates the speed to locations that you choose, that's why you get different results.
I am trying to make G-nettrack to work with Cdma, but we don't have cdma here. So if somebody is willing to try cdma version just send me a message.

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New version 3.94
- added 3G ECNO
- now it works with CDMA and LTE. Please advice if it works ok.

Updated to 3.95
-added functionality for CDMA/EVDO networks
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-added SNR and CQI for LTE
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This is not working on my Motorola Photon running CNA 3.6.6 with Android Version 4.1.2

Thnxx mate but i'm huving a problem while opening it. It hangs then the phone gets back to the main screen .
I'm using omega v6 rom
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

Can some of you that have problems opening the app try these two test apps and say if he can open them.
amour86 said:
Thnxx mate but i'm huving a problem while opening it. It hangs then the phone gets back to the main screen .
I'm using omega v6 rom
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Thnx mate it works
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

The second APK works for me.

Thanks for the cooperation!
Updated to 3.96.
- added kml export for LAC, RNC, SNR, CQI - Through Menu -> Settings you can choose which kml export you want
- fixed crash on some mobiles
If you have any problems, please send me screenshot of INFO tab

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