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Problem dialing number from Contacts

Hi,
I have a problem dialing numbers stored in Outlook's contacts. Outlook contacts phone numbers are stored as + XX (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ (XX=country code, YY=area code, ZZZZ-ZZZZ= phone number) and in Brazil, depending on where you are and where you are calling to, we must use different rules:
- if you are calling to a local number you should dial: ZZZZ-ZZZZ
- if you are calling long distance you should dial: 0 WW (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ (WW=phone company code)
- if you are calling international you should dial: 00 WW (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ
- if you are abroad you should dial: + XX (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ
The dialer program of my PDA dials always the complete number stored in Outlook, with area code, international code and "plus sign" (+).
I'm struggling with this problem for over a year. My former device was a XDA II with Pocket PC Phone Edition 2003 operating system. I bought then a Qtek S200 with WM5, hoping that the new operating system could have solved the problem. Unfortunately it is still there. Apparently the dialer always dials the complete number stored in outlook's contact, with country code and area code. I live in São Paulo (Brazil), and my phone company (Claro) does not accept dialing the complete number +cc (aa) nnnn-nnnn, even for local calls. And for long distance and international calls, there is the need to add the phone company's code, as described above. So, it is impossible to initiate a phone call from Outlook's contacts... Very frustrating!
The sad thing is, that it seems that the functionality is already in the OS (see start/settings/connections/connections/advanced/dialing rules. But apparently it only works for modem connections.
I'm wondering if someone has found a solution to this problem. An external dialer program perhaps?
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Regards,
Manuel

mgkirschnik said:
Hi,
I have a problem dialing numbers stored in Outlook's contacts. Outlook contacts phone numbers are stored as + XX (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ (XX=country code, YY=area code, ZZZZ-ZZZZ= phone number) and in Brazil, depending on where you are and where you are calling to, we must use different rules:
- if you are calling to a local number you should dial: ZZZZ-ZZZZ
- if you are calling long distance you should dial: 0 WW (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ (WW=phone company code)
- if you are calling international you should dial: 00 WW (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ
- if you are abroad you should dial: + XX (YY) ZZZZ-ZZZZ
The dialer program of my PDA dials always the complete number stored in Outlook, with area code, international code and "plus sign" (+).
I'm struggling with this problem for over a year. My former device was a XDA II with Pocket PC Phone Edition 2003 operating system. I bought then a Qtek S200 with WM5, hoping that the new operating system could have solved the problem. Unfortunately it is still there. Apparently the dialer always dials the complete number stored in outlook's contact, with country code and area code. I live in São Paulo (Brazil), and my phone company (Claro) does not accept dialing the complete number +cc (aa) nnnn-nnnn, even for local calls. And for long distance and international calls, there is the need to add the phone company's code, as described above. So, it is impossible to initiate a phone call from Outlook's contacts... Very frustrating!
The sad thing is, that it seems that the functionality is already in the OS (see start/settings/connections/connections/advanced/dialing rules. But apparently it only works for modem connections.
I'm wondering if someone has found a solution to this problem. An external dialer program perhaps?
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Regards,
Manuel
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Manuel, conseguiu resolver esse problema chato do outlook?

looking for a dialer where I can alter Tel.numbers from from Outlook
Is there a solution for the problem descirbed in this thread?
as described, in Brazil one has to alter the Tel.no. from Contact. Once you have to dial 041 +(Tel.no. from Contacts), once the same Tel.no. with 0021 + Contry code and so on.
In none of the threads, hacks in this form I have found a dialer which would allow me to change a Tel.no. selected from Outlook od from the received calls list.
Even if you receive a call in Brazil, you can't call back the no. displayed in the dialer without adding some digits infront of it.
HIT007

Yes, I have found a solution to this problem: I am using a program called MagiCall, which has the hability to change phone numbers sent to the dialer according to rules that can be programmed. Have a look at http://www.mobiion.com/magicall.html
Regards,
Manuel

How to Configure MagiCall for International Format Dialing Rules
I have just installed MagiCall and I believe this configuration tips should help some people.
This is an example from Brazil but you should be able to adapt these rules to any country.
Facts:
1) Here in Brazil we have the following format: +55 (xx) yyyy-yyyy+55 = country code
xx = area code
yyyy-yyyy = telephone number​2) Most operators here won't accept the international format (you can't dial +55). I believe many network operators worldwide accept the "+", understand it's an international call, and even ignore when the country code or area code are unecessary. Well, our operators DON'T.
3) The dialing rule for local calls (when you are in the same area code) is "yyyy-yyyy"
4) The dialing rule for long distance calls (when you are in another area code) is 0zz xx yyyy-yyyy (zz is the network operator you choose).
5) The dialing rule for international calls is 00zz TELEPHONE (international format without +). Example, if you are calling +1 (501) 1234-1234 you should dial 0021 1 501 1234 1234 (in this example I've used the "21" operator).
Those rules translated into the following MagiCall rules:
1) Name: "Local Calls".Rule Type: "Phone - Outbound"
Filter Type: "Specific number"
Phone #: +5511*
Operation Action1: Change numberCall to: {phone}[-5,0]​Explanation: This rule strips any "+5511" (5 chars) from my dialing numbers.​
2) Name: "Long Distance Calls".Rule Type: "Phone - Outbound"
Filter Type: "Specific number"
Phone #: +55*
Operation Action1: Change numberCall to: 021{phone}[-3,0]​Explanation: This rule strips any "+55" (3 chars) from my dialing numbers and adds a 021 prefix (21 is my long distance network operator). Please note that this rule should be AFTER the 1st one because it should be applied only if it's +55 but NOT in my area code (11 - São Paulo).​
3) Name: "International Calls".Rule Type: "Phone - Outbound"
Filter Type: "Specific number"
Phone #: +*
Operation Action1: Change numberCall to: 0021{phone}[-1,0]​Explanation: This rule strips any "+" (1 chars) from my dialing numbers and adds a 0021 prefix (21 is also my international network operator). Please note that this rule should be AFTER the 1st/2nd ones because it should be applied if the number begins with a "+" but ONLY if it's not in Brazil (+55).​
I also recommend clearing the "Show notifications" setting (in the "others" tab) for each rule, otherwise you will get a notification in EVERY call.
I guess this rules can also be used for setting up calling cards (any tips?).
Hope it helps.
By the way: How hard would it be to make a service simpler than MagiCall just for making these prefix replacements? Could I use PhoneCallCalling event in .NET CF or should I necessarily use TAPI or SNAPI ? Thank you.
Ricardo Drizin

X7510 will not read information off SIM card

Telecom New Zealand has recently launced its "new" mobile network - WCDMA on 850MHz (it was a the rather antiquanted CDMA system prior!). Their range of "new" phones was nothing spectacular really and nothing much else worldwide appealed to me more than the X7510, so I duely purchased one from the UK.
When the SIM card was installed the unit come up with the following message:-
The Operator does not exist in the database. Please contact your Operator for the connections settings.
[Intrestingly enough, Vodafone NZ is in the database, even although the X7510 is not sold in NZ - but I digress!]
However the phone function and SMS appear to be working well, apart from the fact that it refuses to acknowledge the NZ Telecom Voicemail number. I get a good solid H in the Quick Menu Bar.
The data connection refuses to work at all though.
I have contacted "the Operator", but they are not all that interested in helping me as the X7510 is not a phone we support and while they've helped a little bit, the several HelpDesk Operators I've tried, all seem to end up with the same conclusion that everything the phone needs to know about the network and connection is on the SIM card.
When I open the SIM Manager, I can "see" some of the data there. (e.g. such as the Voicemail Number, but Voicemail on the phone Speed Dial is blank - no number stored). And when I try and connect to the Internet (using the number that Telecom provided verbally) it keeps asking for more Connections Settings, which I am told, there aren't any more to enter - it's all on the SIM!
It appears to me that the phone is trying to "capture" the Operator's Settings via radio rather than obtain it from the SIM!
Is there a way I can override the radio search function and get the PDA to "look" at the SIM card? Or maybe try any other method to obtain a data connection.
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers, Greg
Model No. ATHE400
ROM Version: 3.27.405.3
Protocol Version: 32.91.7020.20H
ExtROM Version: 3.27.405.104

I'm not too up on this, but I think your X7510 is NOT compatible with the TNZ system. Telstra use a very unusual hybrid of 850/2100 connections where most operators use 850/1900 or 2100 only. One is for upstream and the other for downstream where there are 2 figures.
Although it does support both 850 and 2100Mhz, they are on different frequency bands, so you could have the 850/1900 working OK, but not 850/2100.
What it means in practice is that whichever band you select, you will only get upstream or downstream UMTS connections, not both together. This may be why you see the 'H' but can't connect. In practice, you may only be able to use this phone on the slow GSM network.
Some of the other stuff is setup based, and some info you have been given is simply wrong!
To get the SMS and Voicemail number set, start the phone dialler, and go to Menu/Options/Services then scroll to the bottom setting in the window (VM and SMS) and tap it to highlight, then Get Settings. You may need to manually enter the VM access number you normally dial. Do 'Save to Network' and they should be OK.
For data access, you do not enter any phone numbers- you need to configure the setting as 'Cellular Modem GSM/3G' then enter the Access Point (APN) and any password and username.
It seems Telstra are cagey about publishing the connection parameters but I found this one:
GPRS APN: - telstra.internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 139.130.4.4, 203.50.170.2
As I suspect though, you may only be able to get GSM, not 3G/UMTS

NeilM said:
To get the SMS and Voicemail number set, start the phone dialler, and go to Menu/Options/Services then scroll to the bottom setting in the window (VM and SMS) and tap it to highlight, then Get Settings. You may need to manually enter the VM access number you normally dial. Do 'Save to Network' and they should be OK.
For data access, you do not enter any phone numbers- you need to configure the setting as 'Cellular Modem GSM/3G' then enter the Access Point (APN) and any password and username.
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Neil,
You are a Gem! Okay, the first part didn't work, but I can enter the Voicemail as Speed Dial #2 or use the Voice Dial on the Parrot BT; so no real biggy that the X7510 simply will not accept the Telecom Voicemail number.
But I did hit paydirt with your data access suggestion and that was the one that was really important for e-mails and Internet access (as there aren't too many Wi-Fi Hot Spots in sparsely populated New Zealand!!)
Thanks so much for your prompt and excellent response.
Regards,
Greg

You're welcome!
Presumably you are only getting GSM speeds for your email and web access? Or do Tesltra do something different with their band splits to allow full 3G access?
It may be interesting to go to DSL Reports when you have a good signal and see what speed you are getting. You might have to repeat the test with a larger file than the default, but you'll get the correct prompts.
GSM will give you from 25 to about 100kbps (GPRS or Edge), 3G will give up to 300kbps and HSDPA can give up to 2Mbps
I don't know if you can do anything about the incorrect speed dial 1, but at least you have a workaround. Are you sure you manually entered the Voicemail number in the VM box in Options/Services/SMS and Voicemail> Get Settings ? I've just tried this with my X7510 and after editing the VM number, then hitting 'OK' it commits the change to Speed Dial 1 correctly.
[Edit. I can alter my Speed Dial 1 number by opening the Dialler then tapping 'Speed Dial', highlighting SD1 then Menu/Edit which opens the settings screen. Scroll to the bottom of the list to select Voicemail and Text Messages then Get Settings. Manually enter your voicemail access number then tap 'OK' which send the settings to the network and commits the change to SpeedDial 1. If that doesn't work, it may suggest Telstra are blocking the ability to change. ]

Once again, thanks for the prompt reply.
On that speedtest link you gave me I got: - 483, 489 & 319 kbps. This is off the local tower which is a good 20 kms from the city. I'll try in the CBD tomorrow and see what I get.
I had aready tried your suggested methods for locking in the Voicemail number, but to no avail. On my X7510 it's called Voicemail and Text Messages and when you highlight and then Get Settings, it always shows a number for the Text Message Service, but a BIG blank for the Voice Mail!!
Intersting comment you made about the Service Provider possibly blocking the ability to change?? If they are, lil' old me ain't going to get them to change that!
b.t.w. it's Telecom, not Telstra (who although here in NZ, are not a big mobile player like they are in Ausssie). I would guess that in NZ, Telecom has about 45% market share and Vodafone likewise.
I'll be in touch on best speed as at this stage, I appear to be somewhere between 3G and HSDPA?
Cheers,
Greg

ok- your figures are showing a pretty good connection speed so you are definitely in the HSDPA zone!
With regard to the blank box for the VM number: have you actually tried typing your VM number into the box then hitting ok?

Neil,
Yes I have tried typing in the Voicemail number directly under Phone Settings. When I hit OK, it says "Sending new settings to Network" and then comes back with "Cannot Save your changes"
On the speed - I have just picked up the "new" USB data card (for use on the same HSPDA Network) for my laptop and given that a try - wow! Download 6,485 kbs - Upload 1,445 - that's 1.5 x times the speed of my Office copper-wire broadband system. Telecom did promise some pretty impressive speeds and they are delivering (by NZ standards anyway).
I actually think your first summation of the this NZ Network being on 850/2100 (and not compatible with setup on X7510) might be correct Neil as about 545 kbs is the best I can achieve on the X7510. Hey, I can live with that, the other features of the X7510 make up for that and the laptop is never far away if I want to get some real speed!!!
Cheers,
Greg

[REF] WIND Mobile settings for XT720

for 3G internet
APN = internet.windmobile.ca
MMC = 302
MNC = 490
APN type = default,supl
for MMS
APN = mms.windmobile.ca
MMSC = http://mms.windmobile.ca
MMS proxy = 74.115.197.70
MMS port = 8080
MMC = 302
MNC = 490
APN type = mms

optional settings to fix odd SMS issues
You need to re-enter the SMSC Carrier number. For WIND Mobile Canada, SMSC is 16135009000
Android requires you to enter this info in Hex.
Hex = 07916131059000F0
In the dialpad enter *#*#4636#*#*
Select phone information
Scroll down to SMSC field, enter 07916131059000F0 and done. Then reboot
originally from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10641756&postcount=30

so i need 2 apn setting 1 with 3g 1 with mms?

after i enter all in the phone i restart.. i cant send any sms even local ....
re check on the smsc setting its change to 5p4145052...
i re type the number then i click refresh its change 07916131059000F to 0791613105900060.. its that normal ?

It seems like the xt720 doesn't take the Hex format. I used +6135009000 in SMSC and it works.

you can also undo the SMSC code by entering all zeroes 000000000

Thank you, Master

Phone but no data/sms
Hi Folks,
Hopefully some kind soul can help me out here. I reflashed my Wind XT720 and have entered the "*#*#4636#*#*" mode and entered all the variations of the ...6135009000 code. However I have no internet or sms access on my phone.
I see someone at the top of this thread talking about 3G and SMS but I have no idea where to enter that information?
I'd very much appreciate any assistance.
Thanks
G.

No 3G networking...
I found the appropriate place to enter the 3G/SMS information. Everything seems to be working properly.
Thanks
G.

Terencewong said:
It seems like the xt720 doesn't take the Hex format. I used +6135009000 in SMSC and it works.
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I have to enter +16135009000, with country code for it to work.

teruyume said:
I have to enter +16135009000, with country code for it to work.
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Thanks for this heh. I know this is the milestone section but google sent me here so to mention the Defy is the same way; +16135009000 worked perfect for me.

diggmc said:
I found the appropriate place to enter the 3G/SMS information. Everything seems to be working properly.
Thanks
G.
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where is the appropriate place. i have flashed with original sbf file and i have no 3g settings text or interent. i do have voice. have tried the *#*#4636#*#* way but brings up error once i enter hex or +1613....
any help is great

Go to Wireless and Network setting - mobile networks - Access point names, hit the menu key and "New APN" then enter the info in this thread.
Open dialer, enter *#*#4636#*#* , select phone information, scroll down to bottom where text entry is available, enter +16135009000, click update and refresh, reboot phone.
That's the process I do whenever I flash back to 2.1. and have to redo all that stuff and everything works fine.

thank you. i did not know the process of doing the "New APN", then the *#*#...
but it works so very much appreciated

I inputed that info but for some reason when I go out of the wind zone my phone goes in to emergency mode and does not allow for Any calls or text or any received text messages.
Also for some reason the web browser crashes when I open some Hotmail emails or look at some Facebook messages.
I am not sure if this is caused by my self really installing 2.1
acer112 said:
thank you. i did not know the process of doing the "New APN", then the *#*#...
but it works so very much appreciated
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acer112 said:
I inputted that info but for some reason when I go out of the wind zone my phone goes in to emergency mode and does not allow for Any calls or text or any received text messages.
Also for some reason the web browser crashes when I open some Hotmail emails or look at some Facebook messages.
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Is your phone set to "Select automatically" the preferred network or did you use "Search networks" and selected WIND Home (won't allow roaming if this option is selected with WIND Home)?

I just installed CM7 on my phone. I am getting WIND AWAY all the time. How do I change that?
Thanks

rationalthinker1 said:
I just installed CM7 on my phone. I am getting WIND AWAY all the time. How do I change that?
Thanks
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CM7 is a work in progress, the radios I believe are not compatible with WIND. Flash CM6 for now and if you want the gingerbread feel, apply Sileshn's theme

rationalthinker1 said:
I just installed CM7 on my phone. I am getting WIND AWAY all the time. How do I change that?
Thanks
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Check my posts from the cm7 thread,
I asked this and members posted a 3g update, it works great
it's near the end of the thread (currently)

warrenlday said:
Check my posts from the cm7 thread,
I asked this and members posted a 3g update, it works great
it's near the end of the thread (currently)
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Oh thanks. It works now.

[Q] 4.3 APN

I have been using a 4.2 rom (Rootbox) with APN settings from PureTalk (see Android settings). Talk, text, and data all work as they should. Whenever I use any 4.3 rom (I've tried Revolt, PAC, and Carbon) and enter the exact same APN settings, I cannot send outgoing text messages. I can receive texts, send and receive MMS, make and receive phone calls and utilize data, but outgoing SMS just will not work. Whenever I send an outgoing SMS, message details indicate an error code of -1. I have researched and tried various methods, but I believe the culprit lies in the APN settings. My research has shown that it may be possible that I need to put something in the following fields in order for SMS to work:
MVNO Type
MVNO Value
However, PureTalk does not have these settings (presently), and they weren't needed (and also wasn't an option) on the 4.2 roms I've used and everything worked as it should. I have tried various settings in both fields (such as selecting IMSI for MVNO Type and leaving the default MVNO Value, in addition to trying different values I found around the Internet), but to no avail. I also read that the SMS gateway could be incorrectly figured or the apn.conf is not saving information correctly. I went into Phone Information under the hidden menu and refreshed the SMSC field and rebooted, I've tried rebooting after putting in the APN settings, turning off the radio, etc. I am at a complete loss as to what to try next. Can someone please assist me or tell me what I am doing wrong? Thank You.

GSM SMS
Upon searching more on the forums....it seems the culprit might have something to do with the phone number displaying as 'Unknown'. If the phone number was displayed, the SMS msgs could send based off the phone number in the phone because the system would know where they're originating from. However I've tried CM 4.3 and PAC 4.3 and cannot get into the GSM call settings, they are blacked out.

Unknown Phone Number
Does anyone know how to alter the phone number under Settings>About Phone>Status? I tried downloading the app My Phone Number from the market, but it won't install for some reason. I also cannot access GSM settings under Phone>Settings>GSM Call Settings (on all 4.3 roms I've tried), the option is there, but it won't allow me to select it. The phone number shows just fine without prior programming on a 4.2 rom.

If your Phone Number is showing up as Unknown, do you happen to have your IMEI? You might have lost it in the flash process. You can check it by either *#*#4636#*#* or *#06# and going to Phone Information and making sure it is the same as the number behind your battery. If you don't have one you have a different issue.

themidnightowl said:
If your Phone Number is showing up as Unknown, do you happen to have your IMEI? You might have lost it in the flash process. You can check it by either *#*#4636#*#* or *#06# and going to Phone Information and making sure it is the same as the number behind your battery. If you don't have one you have a different issue.
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Yes, the IMEI shows on both 4.2 and 4.3. The phone number only says unknown on 4.3, not on 4.2. At this point, I don't know what else to try....

SMS Issue Unlike any Other! PLEASE HELP!

Hi,
I moved on to CM11 M7 from stock 4.4.3 on my Nexus 5. My phone is now unable to send any text messages whatsoever! The SMSC Number in the service menu entered by dialing *#*#*4636#*#* is updated as: "+919810051914",145 (yes, with the quotes and the comma!). I am on Airtel network in India and the SMSC number for my network is +919810051914 only, I don't know the meaning of the quotes or the comma and the 145 at the end of the number. When I'm trying to update the 16 digit hex code for this number, I am constantly getting an 'update error' message. I have tried installing Go SMS and changing the SMSC number there but to no avail.
Also, when I tap on the menu button on the top right hand corner and click on 'Select radio band', I am getting the following options:
Automatic
USA Band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900)
USA Band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900)
JAPAN Band (WCDMA-800/WCDMA-IMT-2000)
None of the above match the frequencies used in India, could this be causing an issue?
Also, when I select 'WCDMA Preferred' from the drop down list under 'Set preferred network type:', it automatically changes to 'LTE/GSM auto (PRL)', why does it do that? Could this be causing a problem for me?
All this started after I flashed CM11 and previously PA 4.4 RC2. When I had first flashed PA, my phone did not have any network service at all and I had to manually flash the M897A radio, I don't know why that happened either!
Please help me out guys!

Just checked a friend's Nexus 5, it has the SMSC number entered in the same format and the 'Set preferred network type:' also has 'LTE/GSM auto (PRL)' just like my phone, however, his phone has only 'USA Band' as option under the 'Select radio band' option and he can send texts without any issues. Any help on this would be highly appreciated!