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[Q] How to solve WhatsApp and Viber issues in ICS & Sense 3.6

Hi 2 all.
I've updated to ICS & Sense 3.6 yesterday. Not rooted or something, regular OTA update.
Well, I'm very very happy how my Sensation is working now, and really, there are no downsides as far as I can see.
But, I have 2 stupid issues with WhatsApp and Viber.
Before, on Sense 3.0 and GB in WhatsApp and in Viber I would see all the pictures from my contacts that uses those apps. Majority of contacts are linked to FB, and also their pictures, and that is working now generally, but in Viber and WhatsApp I dont see pictures from contacts that are FB linked.
Other contacts, that have contact picture, but not FB profile are shown normaly in Viber and WhatsApp?!
Second thing is that in Accounts & Sync when I go to Add Account I see Viber, but when I click on it it just opens Viber, and it is not added in Accounts & Sync.
Does anybody else have similar issues, and has anybody solved those?
Thnx.

I use viber but not whatsapp so this is a partial answer only.
I have the same issues as you mention with Viber. I contacted their support team through xda, and they are working on a solution. Apparently there are issues with how viber uses the android api, things went differently with GB and they are adapting them to ICS.
I must add that viber over both 3g and wifi sound good with the latest version to date.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA

I fully agree, Viber is working great regarding calls over 3G/WiFi.
I hope they will fix this contacts/API issue on both apps.
Thnx man.

So do I...
I miss the sync the most
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA

Viber
Hi!
This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
As mentioned before. We are aware to this issue, we have yet to incorporate Viber with the contact list of Android 4.x (ICS) . We are currently working on it and we hope to have good news soon!
If you have any question about Viber - please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Viber Team

Viber Team said:
Hi!
This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
As mentioned before. We are aware to this issue, we have yet to incorporate Viber with the contact list of Android 4.x (ICS) . We are currently working on it and we hope to have good news soon!
If you have any question about Viber - please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Viber Team
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Wow, This is good customer service!
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

It's a duty to be here on XDA and help our users, no?

News?
Viber Team said:
It's a duty to be here on XDA and help our users, no?
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Thank you for your attention!
Any news on this issue? On SGS3 the integration problem still exists.

XellossMetallium said:
Thank you for your attention!
Any news on this issue? On SGS3 the integration problem still exists.
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We are working these days on a major new update for Viber that will hopefully be released within several weeks.
We recommend that you try that new update and see if the problem persists there. If so, please do let me know and we'll take a closer look at it.
We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.

Viber Team said:
We are working these days on a major new update for Viber that will hopefully be released within several weeks.
We recommend that you try that new update and see if the problem persists there. If so, please do let me know and we'll take a closer look at it.
We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
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Hello, Thanks for the update.
On version 2.2.3.109 which is better but still no integration of Viber with the native ICS contact list. Please can you tell me if there is a timescale when this may be done.
I have an Xperia, where Skype and even Tango contacts are integrated. for me its coming to the point when you need to start getting rid of Apps you do not use often. Viber does not have the advantage of video calls but is used by a lot of friends which is the big plus point.

@DocBrum -
Unfortunately, at the moment Viber does not integrate with Android's native contact list - this is known and we're trying to solve this issue. In future versions we hope to bring back this feature, and once we have news we'll let you and our Android users know.
We are aware of the inconvenience and we apologize for it.

Viber on HTC chacha

Viber is agreat app, and it works fine on the htc chacha. but there is one problem. everything except the messaging part of the app is in portrait mode... so I should rotate the phone sideways, to use it... does anyone know how to fix this? (yes, landscape mode is enabled in the viber options)

Hi,
This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
We haven't thoroughly tested Viber on this specific device yet. You can check out our list of officially supported devices at: http://bit.ly/rqbZEw
The new version 2.2 is out on the Play store. You can upgrade to this version , it might be more stable on your device.
If you have any question about Viber - please feel free to ask.
Viber Team

the new viber update works prefect on chacha

@ts3010 -
We're glad to hear it works fine, thank you for the report
@archacha -
We are aware of this issue, and we hope to implement Landscape mode in the other screens as well in future versions, but unfortunately we are not yet sure when exactly it would be ready.
We will keep you posted with news and updates, and we apologize for the temporary inconvenience.

Hello,
I have a HTC ChaCha and was trying to activate Viber on, but have the following issue:
- I installed Viber v 2.2.1;
- Got my SMS with the activation code:
- But unfortunately the ChaCha keyboard is not properly working with Viber - when pressed buttons type different symbols than present on them and I actually can find all digits except 1. Here is the problem - the activation code I receive is always one and the same and it starts with 11**, but with my HtC ChaCha I can not type 1 and therefore I can not activate Viber.

supersvilen said:
Hello,
I have a HTC ChaCha and was trying to activate Viber on, but have the following issue:
- I installed Viber v 2.2.1;
- Got my SMS with the activation code:
- But unfortunately the ChaCha keyboard is not properly working with Viber - when pressed buttons type different symbols than present on them and I actually can find all digits except 1. Here is the problem - the activation code I receive is always one and the same and it starts with 11**, but with my HtC ChaCha I can not type 1 and therefore I can not activate Viber.
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We are not aware of such a problem with ChaCha (that it types symbols and mixed letters instead of numbers).
Are you sure the cause to this issue is not a 3rd-party app or ROM that caused a change in keyboard configuration?
We invite you to contact our support team and give the details of the problem - they will try to assist you further. Here's the link:
http://bit.ly/ukGVJ0

archacha said:
Viber is agreat app, and it works fine on the htc chacha. but there is one problem. everything except the messaging part of the app is in portrait mode... so I should rotate the phone sideways, to use it... does anyone know how to fix this? (yes, landscape mode is enabled in the viber options)
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what's your Viber version?? actually I used to face such a prob but as I installed the V.2.2.1 with size 7.01MB
it's work very fine. trust me

The new version of viber works perfectly on the ChaCha,no more orentation issues!

supersvilen said:
Hello,
I have a HTC ChaCha and was trying to activate Viber on, but have the following issue:
- I installed Viber v 2.2.1;
- Got my SMS with the activation code:
- But unfortunately the ChaCha keyboard is not properly working with Viber - when pressed buttons type different symbols than present on them and I actually can find all digits except 1. Here is the problem - the activation code I receive is always one and the same and it starts with 11**, but with my HtC ChaCha I can not type 1 and therefore I can not activate Viber.
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Are you using a custom ROM by any chance? If so, do you have the proper keypad files for your region/carrier?

Hey guys,
I have a problem with Viber that I hope someone can help me solve. Here it is: I updated Viber a few days ago and for some reason, when I want to type my phone number in order to get an access code, my keyboard does not show me number 1. All the numbers are mixed, but all are present instead of 1 and I cannot setup the application and start using it. This bothers me very much now, because it worked perfectly before. I tried to solve it by trying to use the onscreen keyboard, but it seems like I don't have that at all in my phone...... is there anyone who knows how I can solve this?
I also tried reinstalling the app several times, but it is always the same thing... :/
Thanks in advance!

archacha said:
Viber is agreat app, and it works fine on the htc chacha. but there is one problem. everything except the messaging part of the app is in portrait mode... so I should rotate the phone sideways, to use it... does anyone know how to fix this? (yes, landscape mode is enabled in the viber options)
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Hi. Try downloading 'Smart Rotator' and force it to portrait orientation. That way you will know if it works.
There are many apps that doesn't support portrait (or landscape) orientation, and with Smart Rotator you can force them. But there is no guarantee of they properly fit the screen.

Solution to Viber Activation problem
supersvilen said:
Hello,
I have a HTC ChaCha and was trying to activate Viber on, but have the following issue:
- I installed Viber v 2.2.1;
- Got my SMS with the activation code:
- But unfortunately the ChaCha keyboard is not properly working with Viber - when pressed buttons type different symbols than present on them and I actually can find all digits except 1. Here is the problem - the activation code I receive is always one and the same and it starts with 11**, but with my HtC ChaCha I can not type 1 and therefore I can not activate Viber.
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I got the same issue even thought I tried the latest Viber. Here is my solution: type the code in another place, copy it then paste into the code-entering area --> :laugh: activated!
1-When you get the activating code, write it down on a piece of paper.
2- Open any text typing apps or use the default of HTC: your 'Messages': type the code --> press on the code so that a option box appear, select 'select all', then choose 'copy'. Close the 'Messages'
3- Open your Viber, then press on the code-entering area, the option box appear --> choose paste.
4- The rest is your enjoyment.
K from Vietnam

Viber numeric keys
Viber Team said:
We are not aware of such a problem with ChaCha (that it types symbols and mixed letters instead of numbers).
Are you sure the cause to this issue is not a 3rd-party app or ROM that caused a change in keyboard configuration?
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Same issue here. Noticed this only happens on ChaCha or physical QWERTY smartphones as the numeric keypads are not placed in the same position for every maker model. (Example: ChaCha numeric keypad is on the left, Galaxy Chat has them slightly to the center) I'm thinking this is what is causing the issue with every similar app. Its not broken, the app works perfectly fine. Press the keys until you find the right numbers for your code and then your phone number.
Used to have Whatsapp... damn, Viber is so much better. Thanks for the great app guys.

Just press the Fn button before you press the number you want to type. For example if you want to type 1234, press Fn 1 Fn 2 Fn 3 Fn 4. It works when you have to type in your phone number and the activation code.
Cheers!

Hi.. My Viber version 3.1.0.1103. It never worked and couldn't be updated. I use link2sd and also tried the native move2sd but still not working and always get "Sorry! The application Viber (process com.viber.voip) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.". My other xperia x10, my win xp sp3 Laptop and desktop PCs are running Viber fine but the chacha is not? I have no access to google play so should I download Viber and install it manually? OR any other suggestion?

hmaxos said:
Hi.. My Viber version 3.1.0.1103. It never worked and couldn't be updated. I use link2sd and also tried the native move2sd but still not working and always get "Sorry! The application Viber (process com.viber.voip) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.". My other xperia x10, my win xp sp3 Laptop and desktop PCs are running Viber fine but the chacha is not? I have no access to google play so should I download Viber and install it manually? OR any other suggestion?
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@hmaxos
What OS is your phone?
If you can't download Viber for Android from Google Play, you may download it at: http://viber.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/100/16/cant-download-from-android-market

Thanks "Viber member" for your caring and thanks for the link. My OS is Android 2.3.5 Rom Hexgore's Stock Plus v1.4 which is the stock rom I got it from XDA. It's rooted and few bloatware were taken off due to the small internal memory. That's why we need a powerful app for moving apps to sd like link2sd. Maybe the bug is from link2sd because the system, I guess, thinks that the app is installed on internal memory while link2sd takes over and transfers it to the external memory! But Viber and link2 work together well on my other older & slower phone!!

hmaxos said:
Thanks "Viber member" for your caring and thanks for the link. My OS is Android 2.3.5 Rom Hexgore's Stock Plus v1.4 which is the stock rom I got it from XDA. It's rooted and few bloatware were taken off due to the small internal memory. That's why we need a powerful app for moving apps to sd like link2sd. Maybe the bug is from link2sd because the system, I guess, thinks that the app is installed on internal memory while link2sd takes over and transfers it to the external memory! But Viber and link2 work together well on my other older & slower phone!!
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Thank you for the report of the problem.
We would appreciate if you could take a minute and report the details to our support team using this direct link: http://bit.ly/ukGVJ0 (when you submit the ticket, please make sure to add the URL of our conversation). With this information, our development team will hopefully be able to find the source of the problem, and ultimately resolve it.
Thanks in advance

People keep saying that Viber data transfer is unencrypted which means it's easy to be revealed over the internet!! Is it true??
Sent from my GT-I8552 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

All text messages sent through Viber on its supported platforms are encrypted. Media messages, such as photos and videos, are encrypted on Viber for iOS, Viber for Android and Viber for Windows Phone 8.
hmaxos said:
People keep saying that Viber data transfer is unencrypted which means it's easy to be revealed over the internet!! Is it true??
Sent from my GT-I8552 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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[APP] Root Call Blocker - need some feedback please

Hi guys, Im the dev of Root Call Blocker, a powerful blocking solution. There have been a few reports of people experiencing issues with the data connection on the S3, which i dont have.
Could someone please let me know if this is indeed the case?
If you do find an issue please follow this procedure:
- as soon as you spot the radio without a data connection (not after a call) send logs through the "Write to us" item in Settings
- once youve sent the report, try using the Debugging tools found in settings
- if the tools do not help, please send another report - this will still help me track issues
Thanks in advance, PR after the break
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Root Call Blocker - the only truly functional call filter
Feeling paranoid? Need privacy? Discretion? Enter Root Call Blocker, the only true call firewall available on Android.
Unlike all other call blocking apps, Root Call Blocker silently blocks calls at a system level. You need not even know its working.
Supported languages: English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Ελληνικά, Português, Magyar, Pyccĸий, Українська.
If you want to help translate, visit http://bit.ly/wCgD4j
Advantages:
- A call will never go through
- Your phone never rings
- Reject calls from anyone, including restricted numbers
- Wildcards block groups of callers
- Keep blocked calls and messages hidden
- Five reject methods, including "Don't answer"
- Per-number logging
Features:
- Multiple profiles
- Groups integration
- Exceptions
- SMS auto-replies
- Toggle widget
- Scheduling
- Logging
- In-app replies
- Persistent and event notifications
- Customizable vibrate notifications
- Export from hidden logs
- Low profile
- And much, much more
Debugging
Please follow the instructions in the app's Settings menu to send us logs of your error. Reproduce the error, then send the log.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta&feature=search_result
The Trial allows you to block one ITEM. You can use Groups to block multiple contacts.
Screens:

What's up buddy. Glad to see you in the forum. I'm raider3bravo. I've emailed you a lot of ideas about your apk including group blocking. Keep up the great work. I'm totally digging the APK. It seems to be working fine with this device.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Hi mate good to see you!

1.8.3.21
Fixed issue that lead to intermittent blocking on JB and CM10

Hey brother.
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I am gonna go ahead and DL the trial on both of my Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) devices. One is stock and one is running CM10. I will keep it on my phone for a few days and give you an update (if any).
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h3llsdr0id said:
Hey brother.
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I am gonna go ahead and DL the trial on both of my Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) devices. One is stock and one is running CM10. I will keep it on my phone for a few days and give you an update (if any).
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Yello yes thank you that would be very useful.

So what happened?

Love the app, have had it on all my devices and it runs great including on my sgs3 which is running synergy nightly w/jelly bomb domination theme
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Jelly bomb domination eh... sounds powerful.
Anyway, if you like the zpp, rate it on the store

I've been running Call Master on my last device and my new SGS3 so I can't say much for RCB...but Call Master runs flawlessly as far as I have seen.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Great... its amazing how many people say CM doesnt work because they never bother reading the instructions!

OK guys, everything good with the recent release for the S3 JB official? Feedback please!!!

Ran the paid version on my razr and now my gs3 (bakedbean rom). I love the app and haven't had any issues to date on either phone.
Review posted on the play store. Keep up the good work!

superrelaxx said:
Ran the paid version on my razr and now my gs3 (bakedbean rom). I love the app and haven't had any issues to date on either phone.
Review posted on the play store. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you, please do let me know if you experience anything listed above!
And special thanks for the review, this app gets a lot of flack from people who dont have root and or bother using the trial

Not sure if you received my email or not but it would be nice to import blocked numbers created by your application. For example, sending my blocked list to another phone that uses your application
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

AndroidGraphix said:
Not sure if you received my email or not but it would be nice to import blocked numbers created by your application. For example, sending my blocked list to another phone that uses your application
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Hi. Probably i or someone else did read youre letter because exporting lists is on the general to do list
ZORG LOOK BELOW PLEASE

AndroidGraphix said:
Not sure if you received my email or not but it would be nice to import blocked numbers created by your application. For example, sending my blocked list to another phone that uses your application
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Look under sdcard/data/rcb and you'll find what you're looking for

AndroidGraphix said:
Not sure if you received my email or not but it would be nice to import blocked numbers created by your application. For example, sending my blocked list to another phone that uses your application
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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superrelaxx said:
Look under sdcard/data/rcb and you'll find what you're looking for
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Guys id completely forgotten about it, but you can already export lists to a file - long press on the list.

Huh even I get confuses!
Anything to report re the latest spate of updates?

I've used RCB through a few devices, great product. Worked flawless for me with both ICS and JB Touchwiz based roms. Keep up the good work.

[APP][2.3+] Wayr (beta) - Send free SMS to Indian Mobile

Hello XDA Members,
This is our first app to post it here.
We are a group of small developers of India. In India there are many Free SMS Sending Sites available online. Problem was that there were no app for mobile to send Free SMS using those sites.
So, we made 'Wayr'
An app in which you can send Free SMS to any number and any where in India with an user friendly GUI.
As the app is new so we do expect some bugs. So, if you face any bugs or problems, post it here.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for this app you also can post it here.
Change Log
v1.06 Beta
- Update Checker
- Some UI Changes
- List view for services and users
v1.05 Alpha
- Added new gateway 'Indayrocks'
- You can now switch between both the gateways. (If both of then does not work please post it here)
- Clear Login setting added in the Settings Page
- Bug fixes for old devices
- Fixed clearing of Signature
- New overlay dialog
- Some minor UI changes
- Icon changed (According to the suggestion by @soumitpl48)
v1.04 Beta
- New Settings Page for the New Features coming soon!
- Now you can add your own signature at end of every message sent (in Settings Page)
- Wayr app is now on 'Send Via' list. So now you can go to contacts and chose Wayr to send SMS through easily. (Below Android 4.4 Only)
- Some UI updates.
Download app @ bit.ly/WayrApp
Follow us for updates @ twitter/quappic
Thank You,
Quappic

Search the Play Store...there are many.

tariq2kn said:
Search the Play Store...there are many.
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Yes, We know there are many apps on Play Store like this and we tried them but the GUI according to us was not that so good and also the functionality.
So, We made this app.

Good work:thumbup:
Will download soon
Sent from my A110Q using Tapatalk

vneogi199 said:
Good work:thumbup:
Will download soon
Sent from my A110Q using Tapatalk
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Hope you like the app!
If you face any problems or have any suggestions do post it here.
Thank You,
Quappic,

Awesome. Keep up up the work. I will surely test and tell you if there are bugs.. :laugh: :good:
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You mint website is down. Could you please add more gateways like full on sms, ultoo, way2sms. it would be really great. then Conversational style inbox if possible.

Aki07 said:
Awesome. Keep up up the work. I will surely test and tell you if there are bugs.. :laugh: :good:
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You mint website is down. Could you please add more gateways like full on sms, ultoo, way2sms. it would be really great. then Conversational style inbox if possible.
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Thank you for testing the app. Hope you face least bugs.
We are trying our best to add more gateways and add more and more features to the app.
So look here for updates about the app @ twitter.com/Quappic
Thank You,
Quappic

You mint does not. Work
I want to say that you mint does not send message in Bangalore so please help .it says went successfully but does not reach to the mobile. And I tried with the web To you mint . Com but that also didn't work so please change the portal. Like way2sms and make the ui As free sms India coz

rajatsolanki007 said:
I want to say that you mint does not send message in Bangalore so please help .it says went successfully but does not reach to the mobile. And I tried with the the web To you mint . Com but that also didn't work so please change the portal. Like way to sms and make the ui. As free sms India
Thank you
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Thanks for notifying of the issue...
We are currently trying to add more gateways you can get updates @ twitter.com/quappic
(One will be available soon )
We are trying our best to make the UI user friendly and feature rich...

quappic said:
Thanks for notifying of the issue...
We are currently trying to add more gateways you can get updates @ twitter.com/quappic
(One will be available soon )
We are trying our best to make the UI user friendly and feature rich...
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thanks bro one thing when using contacts is not nice please use like the default contacts app
put some portal fast need it badly and add chats like functionality.

rajatsolanki007 said:
thanks bro one thing when using contacts is not nice please use like the default contacts app
put some portal fast need it badly and add chats like functionality.
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We are working on different UI for Contact List... (Stay updated on twitter.com/quappic)
Meanwhile if you like the default contacts app then select the contact you want send sms to... Chose Send Message (Icon beside the number) and you can select Wayr to send SMS through
Thank You,

How is the development going on. Any new updates. I have removed the app since the gateway is not working for Kochi, Kerala. If you could gateways like fullonsms, way2sms ultoo. Then it will be great. They are the fastest one sms delivers. Other gateways sometimes send msgs. But I wonder where its going to without receiving in mobile.

Sending sma does not work for me...i tried many time...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

Aki07 said:
How is the development going on. Any new updates. I have removed the app since the gateway is not working for Kochi, Kerala. If you could gateways like fullonsms, way2sms ultoo. Then it will be great. They are the fastest one sms delivers. Other gateways sometimes send msgs. But I wonder where its going to without receiving in mobile.
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It is going great! You can find updates at twitter.com/quappic
Sorry to hear that its not working for but we used you mint for testings...
Now we are trying to implement the multiple account management by adding another gateway!
By doing this we can add more gateways quick and easily!
Thank you!

raoabdullah said:
Sending sma does not work for me...i tried many time...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
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Sorry to hear that... We are trying our best now to change the gateway as soon as possible!!
Get updates from twitter.com/quappic
Thank You!

quappic said:
It is going great! You can find updates at twitter.com/quappic
Sorry to hear that its not working for but we used you mint for testings...
Now we are trying to implement the multiple account management by adding another gateway!
By doing this we can add more gateways quick and easily!
Thank you!
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Thats good to hear. Let me know when new gateways are added. All the best.

Aki07 said:
Thats good to hear. Let me know when new gateways are added. All the best.
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We are trying our best! Thank you for your support...
You can get updates at twitter.com/quappic

Could not download
Nice proposition.However, I followed the provided link for download, but it only shows 404 error. Please provide a mirror.

soumitpl48 said:
Nice proposition.However, I followed the provided link for download, but it only shows 404 error. Please provide a mirror.
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Thank you for informing...
Sorry to hear however
The link seems to work fine for me,
But still if you have issues with the link here is the latest apk attached for you..

Nice App!!
First of all, thank you for giving a mirror!
Unfortunately, the person I've texted didn't recieve any msg till now. This is probably a fault on YouMint's side, not the app. So, please include some other popular gateways (Way2sms, for example)
For the app itself, it's nice. I tried many apps from playstore (especially Free SMS India, now discontinued), but none of them worked. So hoping that this will work nicely.
The interface is pretty, unlike those apps I've tried before (A little girly though, but doesn't matter ); and it's simple, making it easy to use.
Some suggestions:
1. As mentioned before, please include some more gateways.
2. Implementation of emojis like other messengers would be nice.
3. A silly one, but why don't you remove the white background from the app icon? Only the "W" might be nicer.
Hoping for some new updates.

[WIP][FREE][ROOT]WhatsGear. Whatsapp from your wrist.

Hey xda!
Since there seems it isn't going to be released a gear-compatible Whatsapp app by official sources I started my way into developing applications for wearable devices with my own client.
Its buggy and not reliable as my knowledge is pretty limited. But it does its job most of the time. I'm trying to figure out how to make it work better, so with time and luck, It will improve.
CURRENTLY WORKING FEATURES:
View the list of chats, with their latest messages and hours.
Open chats, showing up to the last 50 messages (sent or received) and their hours.
View contact profiles from where you can check his/her status and phone number.
Reply to chats from the watch! (Sometimes messages will not be sent until Whatsapp is opened in phone, specially if sending lot of messages in a short period of time. Some other times, whatsapp remains opened in the device after sending it.)
View profile pictures.
View received images
NOT IMPLEMENTED YET (but scheduled/planned/desired for next updates):
Push notifications on watch for new messages, allowing you to directly open the chat in the watch (Replacement for default gear notification.) [Needs some work, but will come soon].
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Last seen.
Group chats.
Start a new chat.
View / edit your own profile
Call and send SMS from contact profile ( there are buttons for it , but do nothing ).
Voice reply
Send images / videos
REQUIREMENTS:
Rooted phone (Android 4.4 KitKat or higher).
Tizenmod.
sqlite3 installed on your phone. If you dont have it, there are apps in the PlayStore that can install it for you, or you can manually copy sqlite3 file to system/xbin from an emulator.
Whatsapp installed (Obviously... ) and working on your phone.
Notification access for WhatsGear must be enabled on phone settings.
Root and sqlite3 are required in order to access Whatsapp's sqlite databases.
I'm not publishing this application in the Samsung Store, but Im releasing it here for all xda users.
If not clear, I have nothing to do with Whatsapp. This is a personal project for my use that I wanted to share with whoever wants to use it too.
I cannot be held responsible for any damage related to hardware, software or data loss which the end user might cause while attempting any procedures, methods or advices found on this thread.
Reviews, bug reports and ideas are appreciated.
Hope you like it
Changelog
01/12/2014
Profile picture not loading issues should be solved now.
Attached images are now shown in very low resolution.
Added a lot of more emoticons. (Swipe up/down to see more)
Faster updating.
Fixed some problems causing host service to be killed without warning.
24/11/2014
Profile pictures are now shown. You can tap on the profile picture from the profile page to see it zoomed. (IMPORTANT: You must see the profile picture in full screen at least once from your phone to get it stored in your sd).
Chats should not shuddently stop updating now.
Fixed repeated symbol keys in keyboard. (Swipe left to show symbols).
Added some emoticons to keyboard. (Swipe right to show emoticons).
21/11/2014
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.

Hi friend... Did everything, but don't know how your app works... I can't see it installed on my smart watch... It just install on the phone?

Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.

xdalexd said:
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/

mag2007 said:
Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/
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If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.

xdalexd said:
If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.
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Ahhh the swipe works well, thanks. It looks like it is closing but it is still in recent (Samsung Note 2 (4.4.4) DN4 ROM)

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xdalexd said:
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Well... I have to say! Outstanding work! Its already looking great! Anxious for your next update! Its already better than everything similar we have on samsung store!
Its a shame our beloved Tizen is dying...
Man, you should release it on samsung store too! More people could download it...

Congratulations man, nice app working well and also a nice project! Keep us up to date!

New version released!
Changes:
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.
Thank you all for the suggestions and encouragement. Tell me if it works for you.
PS: Forgot to change the duplicated "?" in the keyboard with a "," I will try to remember for next version .

Thanks! testing it right..... NOW!

Does it work with gear 2 neo?
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Sure, Im testing it on a neo

Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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tonineddu said:
Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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mmmm... It shouldn't matter if the watch is rooted.
What version of android is your note running?
Is the host showing any reason when it fails to install the apk?

Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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tonineddu said:
Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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Do you have unknown sources checked under gearmanager settings?

Yes I did.
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tonineddu said:
Yes I did.
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Well... no idea whats going on.
Can you try sideloading the watch app directly from your pc and tell me if it gets installed or the command output if it fails?
PS: I just installed it on a note 3 paired with a gear 2 neo using Samsung's Remote Test Lab without problems.

Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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tonineddu said:
Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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Remote test lab is for testing your apps in different devices. I used it just to check if it got installed with your devices well as I don't have a note 3. Not sure why you are asking for it when you own both devices, but anyway its on http://developer.samsung.com/remotetestlab/