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The latest Skype update for Android is available to everyone, but it only enables video chat on four specific handsets. Fortunately, impatient modders have gone some way to correcting this profound injustice, by creating APKs that activate video calling on other handsets too. So far we've heard of successful ports on the Samsung Galaxy S II and the HTC Sensation, Thunderbolt and EVO 4G. If you've got some other handset with Android 2.3, a little experimentation with the APK might also be worth your while. However, we just tried it on an Xperia Arc and didn't get very far: the app ran, but efforts to communicate with an Xperia Neo resulted in one-way video, a locked landscape mode and plenty of awkwardness. Let us know if you fare better -- you'll find a Thunderbolt-specific download at the DroidLife source link, and a more general APK at TechPetals.
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2011/06/smile_skype_for_android_with_v.html
Figured I would drop this in here if anyone has some know how and wants to look into it to see if there is anyway for us to have this on our phone. Doubt it though considering it requires 2.3 which seems to be the standard for google video chat and stuff, but hey, its worth a shot!!!
Found some more info. Tested and still didn't work but apparently on our device but confirmed on the SGS2. Here is the link for the guy who got it working.
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/4849-Skype-with-Video-Support-for-Various-Devices...?p=42265#post42265
Im not familiar with knowing the ins and outs of editing an apk but this might be a start for someone who does
Probably requires GB.... I would think
yep. the official requires gb and in the list of device check. with device check removed, almost all with gingerbread can use it.
man, so much we can't do without gb. This phone should have launched with it.
skillz9669 said:
man, so much we can't do without gb. This phone should have launched with it.
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I know. WTF on that?
the only true gripe I have with android is its similarity with linux, fragmented operating system. I mean we buy these $500+ phones and a week later I find some inferior phone doing more than we are, it blows my mind sometimes!!!
skillz9669 said:
the only true gripe I have with android is its similarity with linux, fragmented operating system. I mean we buy these $500+ phones and a week later I find some inferior phone doing more than we are, it blows my mind sometimes!!!
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Yeah, one of Google's big thing at IO was that they wanted to eliminate the fragmentation, yet I haven't seen anything to indicate they're taking steps to achieve this.
Unfortunately it's one big advantage Apple has... they take a hard line position that the carrier doesn't touch the OS software, nor prevent the deployment of the updates. Not sure why Google is such a wuss when it comes to holding the carriers accountable for the timely delivery of their updates. AT&T says it's because they have to ensure a quality user experience, but comon, what AT&T customer actually believes that crap? LOL
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Yeah, one of Google's big thing at IO was that they wanted to eliminate the fragmentation, yet I haven't seen anything to indicate they're taking steps to achieve this.
Unfortunately it's one big advantage Apple has... they take a hard line position that the carrier doesn't touch the OS software, nor prevent the deployment of the updates. Not sure why Google is such a wuss when it comes to holding the carriers accountable for the timely delivery of their updates. AT&T says it's because they have to ensure a quality user experience, but comon, what AT&T customer actually believes that crap? LOL
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I work for AT&T and I can tell you that we (the pions in the store) think its crap too. The lockdowns, the non-market app bs, etc. I do hope google puts its BIG foot down one day and steps up to plate on this issue.
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I work for AT&T and I can tell you that we (the pions in the store) think its crap too. The lockdowns, the non-market app bs, etc. I do hope google puts its BIG foot down one day and steps up to plate on this issue.
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I think it'll come and come soon. Now that android is becoming the mainstream people will catch on and support the carrier who is on top of it
bella92108 said:
I think it'll come and come soon. Now that android is becoming the mainstream people will catch on and support the carrier who is on top of it
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hey, this is gonna sound like a really dumb question and way off topic but can you tell me how your notified when someone posts. I have always been one to read through forums daily but have never gotten too good at participating, as you might tell as I have been a member for 3 years and have very little posts. I personally have to try and remember the threads I participated in and see if someone replied. This seems very redundant but I don't see a better way to be notified. Thanks in advance
Is anyone's phone dying quickly after installing this. I even tried signing out and closing the app but my phone legit drains 10% an hour on standby. So I deleted the app. Now my wifi is turning on and off and can't keep a constant connection. Help?
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cmjkxa said:
Is anyone's phone dying quickly after installing this. I even tried signing out and closing the app but my phone legit drains 10% an hour on standby. So I deleted the app. Now my wifi is turning on and off and can't keep a constant connection. Help?
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I personally have seen no change since installing it, as for the wifi thing are you rooted and running any rom of sort of just stock? I have seen some wifi issues with the roms. Don't know if maybe the app sparked the problem or what but maybe you can backup your apps and reinstall. Good luck
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Yeah, one of Google's big thing at IO was that they wanted to eliminate the fragmentation, yet I haven't seen anything to indicate they're taking steps to achieve this.
Unfortunately it's one big advantage Apple has... they take a hard line position that the carrier doesn't touch the OS software, nor prevent the deployment of the updates. Not sure why Google is such a wuss when it comes to holding the carriers accountable for the timely delivery of their updates. AT&T says it's because they have to ensure a quality user experience, but comon, what AT&T customer actually believes that crap? LOL
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The only true advantage that Apple has over Android is that they only more or less support one device. Android is spread amongst how many different devices? It's easy to put out lackluster updates to a single device, but putting out updates to 20+ different devices isn't so easy.
how are you guys even getting it to install? is it actually working?
yes please, can any one confirm that the video call on Skype is working on the infuse?
regards
no it is not working. installing the custom apk does give you the video call option, but if you press it, it goes into landscape to prepare for video call and then it does nothing. gingerbread is needed since it uses the frontfacing camera api.
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Is anyone's phone dying quickly after installing this. I even tried signing out and closing the app but my phone legit drains 10% an hour on standby. So I deleted the app. Now my wifi is turning on and off and can't keep a constant connection. Help?
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Yes, my phone's battery started draining in about two hours after installing Skype, so I uninstalled and things are better again now.
Even if Skype supports video on the Infuse, I don't think I will start using it unless they address the battery usage.
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hey, this is gonna sound like a really dumb question and way off topic but can you tell me how your notified when someone posts. I have always been one to read through forums daily but have never gotten too good at participating, as you might tell as I have been a member for 3 years and have very little posts. I personally have to try and remember the threads I participated in and see if someone replied. This seems very redundant but I don't see a better way to be notified. Thanks in advance
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Click "Thread Tools" at the top of the thread. Choose subscribe thread. Choose your poison.
That should set you up so you get notified.
Snehanshu said:
Yes, my phone's battery started draining in about two hours after installing Skype, so I uninstalled and things are better again now.
Even if Skype supports video on the Infuse, I don't think I will start using it unless they address the battery usage.
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Have you tried Stop Skype from Market?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285
apparently theres been some success with modding skype for froyo. anybody want to try out some of these builds?
Would someone please tell me what is this service or applicaion " QXDM2SD "
It is consuming my data like hell.
Over 17 MB in 8 days.
Can i stop it?
Please advise.
Thanks in advance.
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EDIT: nvm don't know what it is right now phones dead lol my bad
Found another thread saying it takes care of resizing widgets. Personally I've NO idea but wouldn't mind knowing
maf23 said:
Would someone please tell me what is this service or applicaion " QXDM2SD "
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QXDM2SD.apk = Qualcomm assists its customers' development efforts by making available diagnostic software that helps drive the adoption of 3G technologies worldwide. Diagnostic software includes real-time data collection tools for analyzing handset and over-the-air 3G system performance, such as the Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor.
mpaddo said:
QXDM2SD.apk = Qualcomm assists its customers' development efforts by making available diagnostic software that helps drive the adoption of 3G technologies worldwide. Diagnostic software includes real-time data collection tools for analyzing handset and over-the-air 3G system performance, such as the Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor.
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Alright, but how can i stop it from eating my data?
Remove the apk from sys/app
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Is that a smart idea? Will your 3g still work after deleting
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mpaddo said:
Is that a smart idea? Will your 3g still work after deleting
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Freeze it using titanium backup, and see if there are any bad side effects.
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Is it safe if i just blocked it from using internet through droid wall?
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maf23 said:
Is it safe if i just blocked it from using internet through droid wall?
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you could try that, but freezing it would work just as well if not better.
maf23 said:
Is it safe if i just blocked it from using internet through droid wall?
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I tryed that, not working..
Freezing it causes no issues
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Freezing it causes no issues
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Thnx! I will freeze it
I had delete it,nothing happened
it's certainly a logger, another one, and there is libhtcqxdm2sd.so in /system/lib, seems related to it
I know I'm necro'ing a thread here but I found this one on a google search so I'm sure others will, too. I used to work at T-Mobile so I can give you a few insights.
1. This application was "whitelisted" for data usage. Meaning it could use a hundred gigabytes and you wouldn't be charged for it or see it on your bill.
2. It isn't related to that keylogger software BS that is on some phones. This basically takes a reading of signal strength, time without signal, rough location, baseband error messages, etc. Like turning you into a roving signal mapper so they can see where they need to improve signal, respond to tower failures, yell at Qualcomm for shipping bad chips, etc. Nosy and sounds a bit scary, but no one there cares enough to track you and log that you go to the strip club and a crack den every night.
3. Removing it won't do anything bad to your phone.
ROTFLMAO! Crack den's and Strip Club's.....hehehehe
loganthered said:
I know I'm necro'ing a thread here but I found this one on a google search so I'm sure others will, too. I used to work at T-Mobile so I can give you a few insights.
1. This application was "whitelisted" for data usage. Meaning it could use a hundred gigabytes and you wouldn't be charged for it or see it on your bill.
2. It isn't related to that keylogger software BS that is on some phones. This basically takes a reading of signal strength, time without signal, rough location, baseband error messages, etc. Like turning you into a roving signal mapper so they can see where they need to improve signal, respond to tower failures, yell at Qualcomm for shipping bad chips, etc. Nosy and sounds a bit scary, but no one there cares enough to track you and log that you go to the strip club and a crack den every night.
3. Removing it won't do anything bad to your phone.
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ROTFLMAO! Crack den's and Strip Club's.....hehehehe
I have read that most of the custom ROM's on this forum removed the HTC "snooping" software, but now the news is reporting an equally invasive (potentially) issue with something called CarrierIQ. For those who dont know it basically logs every keystroke, website, duration of call, location, etc. and sends it to your carrier for "analysis". A pretty shocking video is at the link for those who are interested. So my question is, does running a custom ROM prevent my carrier from getting all this information?
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...troversy_prompts_scrutiny_from_us_senate.html
Another link for your reading pleasure
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygre...ve-violated-wiretap-law-in-millions-of-cases/
I believe AOSP/source does not have CarrierIQ, and neither does CyanogenMod.
There is no Carrier IQ on the HTC Sensation at T-Mobile US.
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There is no Carrier IQ on the HTC Sensation at T-Mobile US.
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Do you have a link to back that up?
webmaster said:
Do you have a link to back that up?
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Multiple people have searched, and could not find it.
However, HTC has their own snooping software that you can opt out of, I don't think it does key logging though.
Thanks for the info on T-Mo Sensation!
Worth a read http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397128,00.asp
So is Carrier-IQ mainly a US thing, or do European handsets have this too? Another thing, if you buy a SIM free (non carrier linked phone), then presumably there shouldn't be any Carrier-IQ software on the phone, at least not from a network carrier.
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There is no Carrier IQ on the HTC Sensation at T-Mobile US.
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If I have done my research correctly, all carriers use the IQ software on their devices. But I know for sure that the US carrier companies are the main ones that use IQ with thier devices. The reason you can not find it on HTC devices as mentioned in the articles, threads, blogs, and TrevE's website is because of of HTC Sense. Sense is so intergrated I.to the Andriod OS that even the settings are somewhat different than a pure Android device like the Nexus line of devices. But beleive me, IQ is there running in the background collecting information and sending it to the IQ website.
YAs for the question pissed in the OP, yes any true AOSP ROM like Cyanogen Mod ROMs, MIUI ROMs, or any ROM based off of them does not have any IQ in them, it is even not in the kernel as long as it is a true AOSP kernel.
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If I have done my research correctly, all carriers use the IQ software on their devices. But I know for sure that the US carrier companies are the main ones that use IQ with thier devices. The reason you can not find it on HTC devices as mentioned in the articles, threads, blogs, and TrevE's website is because of of HTC Sense. Sense is so intergrated I.to the Andriod OS that even the settings are somewhat different than a pure Android device like the Nexus line of devices. But beleive me, IQ is there running in the background collecting information and sending it to the IQ website.
YAs for the question pissed in the OP, yes any true AOSP ROM like Cyanogen Mod ROMs, MIUI ROMs, or any ROM based off of them does not have any IQ in them, it is even not in the kernel as long as it is a true AOSP kernel.
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Ok, so you are saying the Tmo USA Sensation does come with CarrierIQ? I just want to get a definitive answer on this! For what its worth, I am running a CM7 based ROM so I suspect I am ok, but its the others who are running a stock Sensation that I am concerned about.
UPDATE! Tmobile USA has just confirmed that they DO use CarrierIQ on their phones. The below link includes an internal screenshot that shows customer service how to respond to inquiries from customers about it. Interestingly, Tmobile also allows business accounts to remove CarrierIQ from their phones if they call in but consumer customers are out of luck.
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/12/t-mo...rnal-quick-guides-for-carrier-iq-information/
Check if it's on your own phone with Supercurio's app.
https://market.android.com/details?...ctvoodoo.simplecarrieriqdetector&rdot=1&pli=1
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Check if it's on your own phone with Supercurio's app.
https://market.android.com/details?...ctvoodoo.simplecarrieriqdetector&rdot=1&pli=1
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thanks for that.
I don't think it's accurate though...
according to the previous post Tmous uses CIQ but when I ran the app it says my phone is clean...
Does anyone know if this is true with AT&T?
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I work for Tmo. There are only about 9 devices that have ciq on T-Mobile. The Sensation is NOT one of them. Now if you have some kind of ROM ported from the Amaze, that's another story.
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Mainspring said:
thanks for that.
I don't think it's accurate though...
according to the previous post Tmous uses CIQ but when I ran the app it says my phone is clean...
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Not all devices have it. Check my previous post.
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Sky Go has been launched today for those of you who didn't know, been waiting a long time for it too but don't get too excited as Sky have lovingly put in place blocks for people who've rooted their phones which is 99% of people on XDA! So has Barclays with their pingit app!
So any devs out there think they could get round this or should I just delete the app and forget it ever exsisted?
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my anger about this company is growing every day. why aren't they able to release a full functional android app to all devices and not even in the uk.
iNC0GNiTUM said:
Sky Go has been launched today for those of you who didn't know, been waiting a long time for it too but don't get too excited as Sky have lovingly put in place blocks for people who've rooted their phones which is 99% of people on XDA! So has Barclays with their pingit app!
So any devs out there think they could get round this or should I just delete the app and forget it ever exsisted?
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There's already a thread going on in General about this...why should Sky allow it to work on rooted phones? They have to protect their content so this was the only way they could do it.
As for Barclays - it's common sense to protect a banking app...unless you want to give money away
I guess but surely having a username and password to get into the content is enough to stop piracy myplayer streams plenty of channels on a rooted phone, now why have companies like ITV not pulled their channels from it just like the BBC did? And funnily enough my bro has an iPhone jailbroken and he can still stream sky go? So tell me where's the difference?
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That's the argument going about, why can the iPhone work but not the Sensation...
EddyOS said:
There's already a thread going on in General about this...why should Sky allow it to work on rooted phones? They have to protect their content so this was the only way they could do it.
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Because they would allow me to access it on Windows if I was logged in as an Administrator. Having root access should not be seen as anything suspicious in itself, it is a feature of Android, just one that some manufacturers choose to lock out for users by default (often for their own good).
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Because they would allow me to access it on Windows if I was logged in as an Administrator. Having root access should not be seen as anything suspicious in itself, it is a feature of Android, just one that some manufacturers choose to lock out for users by default (often for their own good).
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So in theory you could take the app apart on windows rework it and port the streams to another app just like myplayer, don't blame them I guess then still irritating and unfair that apple users can get away with it! And like you say root access shouldn't be seen as suspicious I'm only wanting to make my phone look the way I want it to, but there's always someone who'll abuse what the majority use it for.
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Until now, I still don't understand why Android doesn't have a built-in features for missed calls/sms and reject list to auto decline unwanted calls. My old Galaxy S Fascinate has the reject list feature but not in my Galaxy Nexus.
And I used to use Missed Call Reminder but it doesn't work with Jelly Bean. Sigh! JB is awesome but these simple, yet crucial, features are either missing or hard to find ones that work.
Especially the missed call/SMS features, this is a no brainer feature that even a standard cell phone has it. IOS has it, why Android can't just have it built-in. I just don't get it.
Thoughts anyone?
Ken
Pretty much everyone I know uses the LED notification light for missed calls and texts, since that's what it was made to do.
I personally don't get calls I don't want, but if you like to post your number online and not pay your bills, there are many, many apps available to block calls for you. Or hell, MIUI has it built in. Take your pick.
So what was the problem again?
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Until now, I still don't understand why Android doesn't have a built-in features for missed calls/sms and reject list to auto decline unwanted calls. My old Galaxy S Fascinate has the reject list feature but not in my Galaxy Nexus.
And I used to use Missed Call Reminder but it doesn't work with Jelly Bean. Sigh! JB is awesome but these simple, yet crucial, features are either missing or hard to find ones that work.
Especially the missed call/SMS features, this is a no brainer feature that even a standard cell phone has it. IOS has it, why Android can't just have it built-in. I just don't get it.
Thoughts anyone?
Ken
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I don't know it for sure. but my guess is Apple probably has it patented? From what I understand Google has to deliberately workaround many design challenges so that Android doesn't violate Apple's patents
Apple just filed another lawsuit against Samsung trying to get 22 more phones banned for patent violations. Sigh.
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Apple just filed another lawsuit against Samsung trying to get 22 more phones banned for patent violations. Sigh.
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Samsung can stop the production of iphone screens, and what 22 phones?
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there is any app for almost everything
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Some Roms offer that feature.
Try EXTREME CALL BLOCKER from the market. It's not free but works like I needed it to.
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I don't know it for sure. but my guess is Apple probably has it patented? From what I understand Google has to deliberately workaround many design challenges so that Android doesn't violate Apple's patents
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yeah, you could be right. If that's true, then this is yet another ridiculous patent that got passed. Prior to smartphones, every cell phones have these basic features. Sigh.
I understand the Galaxy Nexus has led indicator but I don't usually stare at my phone all day. So I'm used to hearing a reminder tone of any missed call or text. I guess I just have to wait until developers get up to speed with Jelly Bean.
Find an app for it.
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Find an app for it.
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Hey buddy read my orig. post, I've tried already. Example, I used to use Missed Call Reminder but like most other apps that are similar, it doesn't work with Jelly Bean. The LED part works, but no tone. Feel free to educate me with ones that works with tone notification.
As per the reject call feature, I end up using the contact list method and send them to voicemail. Not 100% whether this method will cost me some minor air time or not but these solicited calls will hang up by itself, as most of these calls use an auto-dialer. It will only transfer to a live agent if the dialer detects a real human voice, as suppose to a voicemail recording. Not as good as just decline the call completely but it will do for now.
Have you tried Mr. Number on the Play Store? I use it.
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iKoolkid said:
Samsung can stop the production of iphone screens, and what 22 phones?
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Sharp is the company making the screens for the iPhone 5 and LG for the iPhone 4s.
Shawn said:
Have you tried Mr. Number on the Play Store? I use it.
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Yes I have but after I read the terms and condition, I don't feel comfortable using it. This app will take all your contacts and store them into their server. Even the paid version does this too. It seems like a very powerful app but I'm not willing to sacrifice my personal information for this feature. I've looked at others and they work similar way. All I want is a similar app that identifies the phone of incoming call and compare it to a local rejected list of numbers. If it matches, then just decline the call. I'm not a developer but I can't imagine that this would be very tough.
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Yes I have but after I read the terms and condition, I don't feel comfortable using it. This app will take all your contacts and store them into their server. Even the paid version does this too. It seems like a very powerful app but I'm not willing to sacrifice my personal information for this feature. I've looked at others and they work similar way. All I want is a similar app that identifies the phone of incoming call and compare it to a local rejected list of numbers. If it matches, then just decline the call. I'm not a developer but I can't imagine that this would be very tough.
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I think the only way it stores your contacts is if you use the caller id, which I don't use.
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My biggest ponderment is why the default keyboard is so horrible. SwiftKey is so much better
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Android is pure, other vendors ( HTC, Samsung and etc.) throw their own little twist on Android. Anything Nexus is pure Google Android.
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One of the reasons I left iphone was over so many missing essentials.
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Sharp is the company making the screens for the iPhone 5 and LG for the iPhone 4s.
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Well samsung I think made the iPad screens
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theslut said:
One of the reasons I left iphone was over so many missing essentials.
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I've heard both sides make that argument. I'm Android through & through, but apple makes a compelling ecosystem. People always say "It just works..." but at what cost? There are apps for everything in both IOS & Android worlds, but as far as I'm concerned, there's less big brother restricting what I can do with my android. Sure, there's some more work at times, but it's completely worth the effort not to be stuck with someone else deciding what apps I can install, and how I have to use my phone.
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Sure, there's some more work at times, but it's completely worth the effort not to be stuck with someone else deciding what apps I can install, and how I have to use my phone.
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I know I feel stuck when I get a phone with carrier branded apps that I can't remove. Do you see a difference between these two practices? It seems to me if one wants full control of their phone, one must jailbreak or root. Do you agree or disagree?