i posted this in another forum, thought i'd see what our brains together can think of.
An app that allows us to use SMS with voip services like voipbuster. Similar programs have been created for pocketpcs (SMSoIP, IPSMS) but will not work for smartphones. Find this idea extremely useful as you'd be able to send text messages for essential nothing at cost. Does anyone know if there indeed is a program like this for smartphones, cause i know currently people are manually logging in using their browsers. Those programs mentioned above are extremely small and incoporate your contact list, which is amazing and efficient. Wish there were something similar for us smartphone users - hopefully this inspires someone
hi everyone, before you are going to call any 0870/ 0845 number, try this
http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php
and most of the company include HTC has local number instead of 08xx
this way you can save money or use your free min to spaek to the company or custmore service.
please tell everyone about this !!
I have been using them for a while now and it works quite well with a few exceptions.
If you have access to a landline it also offers 0800 options for many numbers too.
I had problems calling post offices and the DVLA with it, and also once a bank etc finds someone has found a way of calling them and bypassing a number that makes them revenue to keep you waiting - they often change the number.
But I would say always worth a try regardless of this.
is it even possible ? thanx
thanx guys, the basic function is just not possible. Iphone is in the same boat after 4 generations, so don't expected too soon also.
i saw an answer from microsoft on their forum saying something like there is need for an 3rd party application, if someone will develope it. It is not blocked like apple iphone. maybe there is hope.
Hello EMaini, welcome to the Windows Phone forums!
I have never had a Samsung before, so I'm not familiar with this functionality. What you're describing would have to be made into an App, as Microsoft would not likely block entire ranges of calls (e.g. only allow those on the white-list, block all others, etc).
So it would most likely take a 3rd party (like Samsung) to make it. You can check in the Samsung Marketplace ("Samsung Zone") on occasion to see if they update their inventory to include such an application in the future.
On a side note: You may wish to contact Samsung thru alternate avenues to let them know you appreciated that functionality, otherwise they may not know that end-users are interested in such an application.
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coremi said:
i saw an answer from microsoft on their forum saying something like there is need for an 3rd party application, if someone will develope it. It is not blocked like apple iphone. maybe there is hope.
Hello EMaini, welcome to the Windows Phone forums!
I have never had a Samsung before, so I'm not familiar with this functionality. What you're describing would have to be made into an App, as Microsoft would not likely block entire ranges of calls (e.g. only allow those on the white-list, block all others, etc).
So it would most likely take a 3rd party (like Samsung) to make it. You can check in the Samsung Marketplace ("Samsung Zone") on occasion to see if they update their inventory to include such an application in the future.
On a side note: You may wish to contact Samsung thru alternate avenues to let them know you appreciated that functionality, otherwise they may not know that end-users are interested in such an application.
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Microsof MVP - Windows Phone,
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I don't think it is possible until MS opens up the api's to 3rd party developers. If 3rd party apps can't even access your contacts, I don't see how they can access things like caller id.
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I don't think it is possible until MS opens up the api's to 3rd party developers. If 3rd party apps can't even access your contacts, I don't see how they can access things like caller id.
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OEMs have the capabilities. Normal developers don't. For example, LG's DLNA streaming app, this isn't something a normal developer could make, but it's available on all LG Windows Phones.
It's not possible, contact your operator
6.5 had several programs like Magical that did a great job, when I got my HD7 I asked if they had it on the WP7 roadmap and they said no. They don't have low level APIs and they are sticking with Android and RIM.
Man, I want this too. Magicall was brilliant. Surely this can't be a hard one to make for the second party developers. Hasn't anyone managed to gain access to those parts of the API yet? Will they be available in Mango?
It's plain stupid for a smart phone not to have this feature
WP7 doesn't have that function yet as part of the operating system, though I've come across some non-smartphones which has this feature.
This function is most likely tied to your network operator, not to your phone. Check your network operator if they offer "Block Numbers" option. As far as I know vodafone AU and NZ offers number blocking to stop text bullying and threats. This feature should be available worldwide.
Since contacts can be accessed in Mango, hope the APIs support blacklist as well...
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There's a list of 10.000 Finnish telemarketing numbers freely available to be used in a call blocker. When i had an Android phone i used an app called 'Enidroid' that used this list so that when an incoming call was identified as a number included in the list the phone went silent. I would so like to have a similar one in WP7 also!
work-around!
This tip doesn't get rid of the calls, but it does help you to identify them.
When I get an unwanted call, I add it to my address book with the name "Ignore". When they call again my phone displays "Ignore" as the caller. Use "Link" to link them all together and keep your address book uncluttered.
I remember back in the WM6.5 days there was this lil app named "Bouncer" or "Phone Bouncer" that use send those unwanted calls directly to voice mail. I wonder is it avilable for WP?
It's more wise to contact Samsung for this as they can do this if there is enough interest for it. They can develop an app and there.
On AT&T you can sign up for call blocking. I didnt' want to do that So I am using the magikmail. It lets you setup a lot of stuff. You can't block the number but after you ignore the call it will go to voicemail and you can give them a specific message or not allow voicemail.
I do like that idea of ignore that someone suggested. There for awhile I was getting called for someone's bad debt. Same number for two different people.
But is there any solution if operator doesn't support call blocking???
I couldn't get this to work for me (att) but this is from eHow:
To Block a Number From Calling You
1) Press *60 on your phone and listen carefully to the announcement. It will tell you whether your service is on or off.
2) Press 3 to turn this service on (or off), then press 1 to hear the numbers that are on your blocked list, if any.
3) Press #01# (pound 01 pound) to add the last number that called you to the list.
4) Press # (pound) to add a new number to your list. The voice instructions will tell you to enter the area code and number, and then press # (pound) again.
5) Press * (star) to remove a number from your list. Voice instructions will then tell you to enter the area code and number, and then press # (pound.)
6) Press 0 (zero) to hear all of the voice instructions again.
7) Deactivate selective number rejection by following Steps 1 and 2.
whether there are any secure peer to peer messaging apps on Android? (The app should not store any message on any servers)
Skype is a great one, but unfortunately it stores messages for 30 days. It also works with calls, and calling to landlines/mobiles.
So whether the skype's messaging is routed through any servers?? So whatever the message sent by us is first sent to Skype's server?
I am looking for a app which would make a secure connection to another phone and which will enable me to send the messages securely..
Yes. Unfortunately, truely peer to peer is hard to find, as all popular IM services use a server in between.
I have a few questions
So incase if I send some objectionable material against Govt,there is a case that I can be tracked by the Govt? by asking Skype or someother provider to share my details? Whether it's possible for my Govt to look into what I have messaged to someone? (in Skype?)
That last post is highly suspicious...
Edit: Sorry if that offended you, removed the last bit.
suspicious? I had just doubts as I am thinking of who has given the Govt right to snoop into conversation between two individuals which is private?
Think about a situation where we are discussing something funnily against Govt and policies in Skype,the same Govt can use the skype evidence against us and can book us!!That's really pretty bad..
Are the government going to stalk on 2 billion people? It's an impossible task.
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Are the government going to stalk on 2 billion people? It's an impossible task.
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Nothing is impossible if you throw enough money at it ! Look how much they go thru every year !
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A quick Google search turns up Gibberbot, is this what you want?
You're wrong, it is possible but difficult to implement
It is proposed to use SLIDESMS.COM
Although they also in some way control the messages you send
However, as you send a message from the phone using a public WiFi via this website, no one is able to track down who sent it
Does say:
"Your IP: *censored* will be logged "
Gigerbot was not the one I was looking for as it involves messaging google
I was looking for an app that would
a)send messages directly from one android phone to another android phone
b)Messages should not be routed through any server
c)Messages should not be stored on any server
d)Messages should be encrypted and much more..
Because I have some plans to make one such app..that's why.
I have recently been having issues with lots of spam calls from different numbers from a same (or several) call center(s) for a same ad offer.
I have a call blocker installed, where i manually ad the numbers, but I am thinking it is not the most efficient for every user out there to do the same thing over and over again. I'm thinking it'll be wise to have a public registry of spammer numbers reported by users by country. And an app that that let users report numbers, and then push and pull numbers from the server. Perhaps something open source or free software for everyone to take advantage of.
Has something like that been done? or someone interested in?
Do any blockers work right on Nougat?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/how-to/people-realize-call-blocking-apps-t3666123
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I have recently been having issues with lots of spam calls from different numbers from a same (or several) call center(s) for a same ad offer.
I have a call blocker installed, where i manually ad the numbers, but I am thinking it is not the most efficient for every user out there to do the same thing over and over again. I'm thinking it'll be wise to have a public registry of spammer numbers reported by users by country. And an app that that let users report numbers, and then push and pull numbers from the server. Perhaps something open source or free software for everyone to take advantage of.
Has something like that been done? or someone interested in?
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Google Phone app does exactly what you have described, though it takes time for their algorithm to decide that a particular phone number is used for spam calls. If it really bothers you, the best thing you can do is to block calls from unknown phone numbers or you may use Google Voice and require unknown callers introduce themselves.