Hi folks,
There's been a new interesting app in Android Market - PackSMS. It allows to send and receive compressed SMS messages, which means longer message for the same price.
App works fine in GSM networks. It hasn't been tested in the CDMA network (like Verizon or Sprint) so far, so I'd like to kindly ask you for help verifying if it does or does not work there.
Could anyone who has phone in Verizon or Sprint network install free PackSMS Trial (QR code attached) from Android Market and test if it works?
Note: both sender and receiver have to install the app so that the other could receive compressed message (however you could just send a message to yourself).
I would also appreciate if anyone verified that longer messages are received correctly (say, 300 characters).
Thanks in advance for your help!
Slavko
I really want to try your program. However, on my Droid X on Verizon, the Android Marketplace says that my device is not compatible. I tried the latest version 1.1, sending a direct link to marketplace.
So i can not even install it on my device!
Can we get around this?
P.S. I would even accept an "offline mode" that forced me to copy/paste encoded SMS messages into the applications. The carrier savings for my international SMS would make this labor worth it.
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Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app
This is ment to be free to use (i.e. free voice call to other skype users) FOR 3UK Users ONLY!!!
so far it only supports Voice and Texts, NO Video calls yet
for Video calls use the Normal Skype (NOT free to use on 3UK) app on market
it the offical skype app from 3UK
seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1) and Samsung Galaxy s
to log in make sure your usein 3UK's APN (apn.three.co.uk) and not Wi-Fi
i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz
the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away
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About which is the better read this it "May" help you decide
"Originally Posted by ps3taker
@kaizer006: is Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live the latest versions of Skype you added in the first post or is it a beta release superseded by Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live please."
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"Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live" is the one 3UK pimp's at the moment
but the "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" has more options and stuff
i supose there will have been a combatability issue or something silly like that with the 1.5.0.13 so they went back to 0.10.16
personaly i use 1.5.0.13 on both my dream and my galaxy np
dream usein super D [cant remember what version off hand]
galaxy useing 2.3.4 stock + cf root
Answer: i 'THiNK' "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" is latest
BUT: 3UK are Useing "Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live"
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Anyone wanting to "try" and Mod it to run on OTHER 3NETWORK AREAS read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442460
sorry i cant be more help
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also MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184
Any remote chance of this working on 3 Australia?
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This is just an FYI of what I've come across. I have the HTC Magic configured on the ATT US hsdpa network. I ran a port scan and found out AT&T is still not complying with what i thought was settled. AT&T blocks port 5060 which is the port that the SIP protocol functions. So, when you try to use skype, just like on the iphone, it will only work over wifi only and not over the network...but not because of the skype program for android, but because of att blocking the port....
if anyone has any information or comments please reply....I'd like to know more as well
2 free sims as well.
I saw a promotion last week for 2 free 3 sims (Say that when you are drunk) as well so I'm just waiting for the outcome of this. No top-up charge This means Really cheap Voip to International numbers over Wifi for me. I'll let you know how it goes.
chingy1788 said:
Any remote chance of this working on 3 Australia?
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i think there will be a large chance once we find where is the xml that contains the server address and edit it like what we've done to the iskoot client registry
djfuego said:
I saw a promotion last week for 2 free 3 sims (Say that when you are drunk) as well so I'm just waiting for the outcome of this. No top-up charge This means Really cheap Voip to International numbers over Wifi for me. I'll let you know how it goes.
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in the local store they are giving away free sims, just walk in and pick one up, no questions asked.
Thank you very much for providing the apk file.
I have difficulty to download it neither from Market nor Three.co.uk.
It works well on my newly purchased HTC Tattoo with 3 PAYG.
Cheers.
kaizer006 said:
Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app
it the offical skype app for 3UK's HTC Hero thats on market place
they only support the hero but it seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1)
to log in make sure ur usein 3UK's APN and not wifi
i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz
the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away
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kaizer006 there is any chance u can modify it to be used with other 3 operators in Italy in particular... i can provide u the numbers that the app calls
thanks
Emilio
and also for 3 australia please...the number is +61430005340
check the data limits on the current sims.. It's 90 days free for a total of 150mb so not too great.
I got two free sims with the last deal, I get 30 days unlimited data for 30 days for £5 don't need to topup voice as well.
3 Ireland
How can I locate the phone number in Ireland?
is there a version of this for non-3 networks? i would really appreciate a decent skype client for android (please don't point me to fring, it's still VERY, VERY beta and needs a lot more features)
Thanks for this awesome find,
I just spent ages creating an apk which automatically stuck in the settings for the 3 network, then upon searching the forum again i found your little gem of a post =/. think i should have searched harder!!
Creating an APK with different country settings isnt that difficult, you need to find the auto-signer tool, and modify the startup properties in /res/raw. although upon further investigation this ver of iskoot doesnt have those files so the settings must be stored elsewhere. so you would definately need the plain (non three) version of the iskoot apk.
autosigner and instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503007
ive linked back to your 1st post (hope you dont mind) to point people in this direction.
I'm on 3 Ireland, using an unlocked htc hero. If I install this, will I get skype working with my 3 ireland sim???
nope, it doesn't work.
Thanks for this, I don't suppose anyone has their msn app if they do one for the hero that gives you free msn on 3uk
MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184
Well, you guys can just install "Skype Lite" from the market
Sorry for the question im about to ask. But anybody know if this will work in the u.s with an unlimited calling plan and skype in number?
GNOve said:
Sorry for the question im about to ask. But anybody know if this will work in the u.s with an unlimited calling plan and skype in number?
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Unfortunately not. As the official post says, this works for 3UK customers only.
Skype in Market?
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android/
http://www.appbrain.com/app/skype/com.skype.raider
UPDATE: hmmm, installed from Android Market, but cannot login, cannot create user (unsupported browser???)
Samsung Galaxy S 2.1
Ooo i need to try that,
still not able to login?
Update: unable to login i will be crying all day!
Update2: reboot, retry, crying nothing works
Still not able to login on SGS
Anybody was able to login???
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/10/android.html
"We’re aware of some problems with the Samsung Galaxy S, and we’re looking to address these in the future."
VytautasK said:
Still not able to login on SGS
Anybody was able to login???
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Skype is not available in the Android Market in China or Japan.
Skype has been tested on HTC and Motorola devices with Android OS 2.1 and above. It may work on other Android phones, but we can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility. We’re aware of some problems with the Samsung Galaxy S, and we’re looking to address these in the future.
It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we recommend an unlimited data plan.
In the US, Skype for Android phones works over WiFi only.
A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.
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on their website
guess we have to wait some extra time
I downloaded it and installed it without problems I am able to login but after that no matter on what contact I click it shows Process com.skype.raider stopped unexpectedly ...
Says Galaxy S not supported yet
loads up contacts all fine for me though. i'll try a call later. how long until someone can make this work on a cell network?
Working on :
NeXus One and HTC Desire
not working on :
HTC Wildfire
it is working for milestone..
nice app, i like...
aaahhh!!
Not working on SGS! ! !
So no 3G calls in the US, is this done via different APKs or are they detecting the IP login?
Anyone have a non-us apk they want to share to see if it works here?
i have to create a new account using my device (HTC HD2) now its up and running
my previous account which i created online on my pc could not log in
All,
Now that Skype is available on the Android market, has anyone managed to extract the apk file (It is still not available in the market in all regions)
thanks in advance
Anyone have an alternative download for Skype? Blocked in China so can't get it from the Marketplace or from Skype.com
Just replaced iPhone3 with DesireHD and lost Skype functionality - among other things. Still LOVE the DHD though
zoum79 said:
All,
Now that Skype is available on the Android market, has anyone managed to extract the apk file (It is still not available in the market in all regions)
thanks in advance
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did you have any luck yet ? i am in china - searching for a android skype installer .... please help to tunnel the great (fire)wall
The new one works fine over phone's network. But still does not have front cam video support. I found a link to one that was supposed to work for the TB and have front cam support but it would not let me login. And it wasn’t an account issue as I can login fine on the one without front cam support....
Oh well....
And the list of contacts remains at the account?
Works on my defy
i have downloaded skype and it works on my Advent vega tablet but how do i set up the built-in camera to work during calls if possible??
Hi folks,
There's been a new cool app in Android Market - PackSMS. It allows to send and receive compressed SMS messages.
It hasn't been tested in the CDMA networks so far, so I'd like to kindly ask you for help verifying if it does or does not work there.
Could anyone install free PackSMS Trial from Android Market and test if it works?
QR code attached.
Note: both sender and receiver have to install the app so that the other could receive compressed message.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Slavko
Hey,
So I purchased an AT&T Samsung Focus off of eBay, and am using a Rogers SIM in Canada. I've read everything, and I am aware that a lot of people are getting this fixed, however everybody seems to be running NoDo or lower. Unfortunately, I am running the Mango "RTM."
I was able to get 3G working by setting up APN settings, but I can't get MMS to work, nor am I able to send out mass text messages (to more than one person).
Is there any fix for my Mango phone, without downgrading? Thanks!
There are multiple answers to this question on this very forum. Try the search feature please but this usually works for everyone that has mms problems. How to get MMS working on LG, Samsung, and HTC
Laquox said:
There are multiple answers to this question on this very forum. Try the search feature please but this usually works for everyone that has mms problems. How to get MMS working on LG, Samsung, and HTC
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I have already tried this, and requires me to downgrade to something that isn't Mango. Mango doesn't allow the "interop capabilities" library, and as far as I know there isn't any Mango registry editors.
Are you not unlocked? If you are unlocked then all you need do is make the provxml or use the one already made then use the samsung diag thing to run the provision. You can also try this which will show you how to run the provxml file to get the flag set.
Unfortunately, I am only developer unlocked, I should have mentioned that in the original post. My apologies. I want to downgrade back to NoDo, and re-unlock my phone but I don't want to lose my text messages. I'm almost on the edge of doing it, because having a smart phone without MMS is pointless.
Do you know of any way I can keep my text messages, or more specifically the ones from a specific person?
Diablosblizz said:
Unfortunately, I am only developer unlocked
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If you are developer unlocked then this should work. You just need to follow the instructions in that other thread to get the provxml file to your phone. On my original thread download the xap open it with winzip or winrar (or whatever) copy the Custclear.provxml file to a directory of your choice. And then just follow the instructions in that last thread I linked to make your samsung provision properly.
Alternatively you could try this tool which allows you to set the ADC flag so you can get your mms running again. Since you are developer unlocked you should be able to run that tool on your samsung.
You could also try downloading "Network Profile" app from the Marketplace in the Samsung Zone section. And see if that works
Diablosblizz said:
Do you know of any way I can keep my text messages, or more specifically the ones from a specific person?
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To my knowledge this is not possible yet.
I actually managed to figure it out, Samsung has a handy tool in the marketplace that does this all for you. MMS is now working perfectly. I had tried this in the past, but the Samsung marketplace was bugged for me.
So, for anybody on 7720 with a Samsung Focus without MMS working download the app called "Network Profile" under the Samsung Zone in the Marketplace.
Thank you for your help Laquox
I downloaded the network profile but do not see any options to make changes to the APN settings for MMS.
Hello! I just got an unlocked at&t surround phone for christmas. I use simple mobile from t-mobile. The phone makes calls and sends texts but will not connect with the 3g internet or send MMS. I have already been through older posts here looking for an answer. everyone talks about an app in the marketplace called connection setup. I have seached the htc market place and the general marketplace and i cannot find it. Is there any other way? or am i possibly not looking in the right place?
Any help you can give me is welcome! if i cant fix the phone i will have to sell it and i dont want to I love it!
thank you!!
Stephanie_m said:
Hello! I just got an unlocked at&t surround phone for christmas. I use simple mobile from t-mobile. The phone makes calls and sends texts but will not connect with the 3g internet or send MMS. I have already been through older posts here looking for an answer. everyone talks about an app in the marketplace called connection setup. I have seached the htc market place and the general marketplace and i cannot find it. Is there any other way? or am i possibly not looking in the right place?
Any help you can give me is welcome! if i cant fix the phone i will have to sell it and i dont want to I love it!
thank you!!
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You won't be able to connect to 3G on that phone running T-Mobile. They use different 3g bands and it is hard coded into the hardware. As for mms you need to make sure your apn is correct
So it will only work with AT&T?
Stephanie_m said:
So it will only work with AT&T?
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Yup or one of the carriers outside the US that use the same bands
happy new year
For all people "HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012"
Custom ROM for HTC Mondrian (Surround)
I have tried using the custom ROMs by DFT and Ansar, but the Intrinsic ROM seems to be the best. It has 7.10.7740.16 version and Internet Sharing. TouchExplorer and Registry Editor work on it. I have only two issues - TouchExperience is throwing an unhandled exception error and i am not able to update to 7.10.8107.79 through Zune.
An update - i didn't want to continue using a ROM which doesn't allow updates, so i tried Ansar's RUU_Surround_Cingular_US_4.03.502.01_Radio_5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21U_NT_Mango_7720 again.
Again, Zune did not show the 7740 and 8107 updates, but i was able to install them using WP7+Update+Cab+Sender.
So i finally have what i was looking for - an unlocked phone which can be upgraded to tha latest os version.
Almost ideal, except for one key ingredient missing - Internet Connection Sharing. I've tried DiagProvXMLv0.91_IS and it has resulted in the internet sharing option showing under Settings. However, i get an error msg 'Internet sharing isn't enabled yet' when i try to turn on the feature.
Hoping that Ansar will read this post and provide a solution soon!