I've been trying to video call a couple of people using the 'Video Call' button in the dialler/contacts on the Galaxy S II but haven't got it working yet. My boyfriend has a Dell Streak and kinda thought considering that has a front facing camera that it would work!
Anyone know what protocol the video calling is using? Will it work with other phones besides the SGS2? Has anyone got it to work?
Download tango from tge market.....you can call iphones but they have to have it installed as well
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hatefuel19 said:
Download tango from tge market.....you can call iphones but they have to have it installed as well
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Yeah I know. I've been using the Qik Video Connect app too but I was wanting to use the native video calling just to see what it was like.
i have used it to call my wife ...it worked ok and she has a galaxy s though. Cant comment on other phones though.
Anthony
anthonymiskin said:
i have used it to call my wife ...it worked ok and she has a galaxy s though. Cant comment on other phones though.
Anthony
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Maybe it's a Samsung only thing. I dunno...
I think it's proper 3G video calling, but I no longer know anybody with a phone that supports this as everybody is on new-fangled smartphones that can't do normal video calling.
Wait, just tried it with my colleague, works fine.
Dashers said:
Wait, just tried it with my colleague, works fine.
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What handset is your colleague using?
Trouble with 3G video calling is the price, last I could remember it was like 50p a minute and never took off when 3 UK started promoting it initially. Mind you, the data plans have got up now (though 3's all-you-can-eat sounds good) I suppose.
Cheers,
I had to ring orange to activate it, now is working , wouldn't let me ring a video call until I did
snelz said:
I had to ring orange to activate it, now is working , wouldn't let me ring a video call until I did
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Ooh, interesting! That just the standard 150?
Aye 150, then after explaining the issue to the first agent he sent me to the more specialist team (forget name) and even he had to put me on hold to he find the issue as he had never come across it before. Took 24 hours to activate.
snelz said:
Aye 150, then after explaining the issue to the first agent he sent me to the more specialist team (forget name) and even he had to put me on hold to he find the issue as he had never come across it before. Took 24 hours to activate.
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I'll give 'em a ring. Need to call 'em about them stuffing up my account login online too.
Looked up the price and I don't think I'll be using it all the often when I do get it activated. 51p a minute to call my boyfriend on O2!
Do you know if you get any minutes included each month?
there is guide on how to enable gtalk video on sgs2 somewhere in these forums, will look and post back..
here, it is not simple for many i must admit but to save money you have to spend time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068721&highlight=gtalk
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there is guide on how to enable gtalk video on sgs2 somewhere in these forums, will look and post back..
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dumbest thing ever but
Hello,
I am looking to get a new phone the SG2 has been a dream for the last month but everybody says go for the IPHONE.
I need video calling like skype or tango, skype would be awesome but no release for android yet.
I am a social networking freak, no gaming, tweeting and facebooking mostly and youtube. and skype
so what shall i go for SG2 where people tell me android is too buggy with its apps and there is no skype but there is tango or ooovooo and a 2 megapixel camera
or the damned iphone that trace ur ass and kill chinese staff. very complicated choice and i think id love somebody to tell me that get the SG2 becoz skype will release a video calling feature for android soon and that the apps are not so full of bugs as some say.
or somebody tell me get the heck out of this forum and go get a damn apple toy!
thank you
sasifilb said:
Hello,
I am looking to get a new phone the SG2 has been a dream for the last month but everybody says go for the IPHONE.
I need video calling like skype or tango, skype would be awesome but no release for android yet.
I am a social networking freak, no gaming, tweeting and facebooking mostly and youtube. and skype
so what shall i go for SG2 where people tell me android is too buggy with its apps and there is no skype but there is tango or ooovooo and a 2 megapixel camera
or the damned iphone that trace ur ass and kill chinese staff. very complicated choice and i think id love somebody to tell me that get the SG2 becoz skype will release a video calling feature for android soon and that the apps are not so full of bugs as some say.
or somebody tell me get the heck out of this forum and go get a damn apple toy!
thank you
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Skype are working on video calling and there have been a couple of leaks but it appears it'll be a Verizon exclusive for a few months much like the app was.
I'd go for the SGS 2 but that's because I love Android. It's so much more customisable and the range of apps is pretty much the same. Go into a store and play with both; see which one you like best.
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here, it is not simple for many i must admit but to save money you have to spend time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068721&highlight=gtalk
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Oh I know, I'm not gonna root my phone just for the sake of a buggy GTalk app. I was just curious as to why the native video calling wouldn't work. Looks like a call to my carrier will sort it
steve228uk said:
I'll give 'em a ring. Need to call 'em about them stuffing up my account login online too.
Looked up the price and I don't think I'll be using it all the often when I do get it activated. 51p a minute to call my boyfriend on O2!
Do you know if you get any minutes included each month?
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i dont think so , and yes its quite steep, and the quality isnt great either, was very jerky when i called my girlfriend in the same room. we both got g2's.
qik video was much better through wifi, not tested it both on 3g / H yet
.. as for included minutes, it says this on the webpage
if you're on pay monthly
Your Plan 60, 120, 200 or 300
30 minutes per month for 3 months
Orange Premier – 600 or 900 minutes
60 minutes per month for 12 months
im on 1200 minutes a month so i might ring em and see if get a few minutes, but it doesnt use your regular minutes i know that much .
Guys are you saying the Video Call button in the dialer is only intended for British networks?
Can I "setup" that button to call using Skype, if I am not on Orange or some other network that supports the original Video Call functionality on SGS2?
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I tried to use the camera while on a phone call and the phone says I can't do it. Does anyone know a way around this or how to fix this?
anybody know?
Same if your battery is low. Not sure how to do a work-around, but I would imagine Cyanogens Rom would take care of it.
Curious.... pics while on the phone?
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Same if your battery is low. Not sure how to do a work-around, but I would imagine Cyanogens Rom would take care of it.
Curious.... pics while on the phone?
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Maybe u r in a call asking for how to fix something and they tell you "move the lever" and you say which one, there are two, so he asks what model number is ur thing and u have no clue so u wanna send a pic but without losing the call? ??
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thats what fring calling is for...
but yeah this is only the 2nd instance i have heard of this needed/wanted if there were more demand for this than it might come native... does the HTC/MOTO phones allow this? I have never tried before...
Oh yeah I was on a phone call the other day and wanted to show my friend something while still on the phone. I think this would be useful.
have you tried a 3rd party app out of the market? Its worth a shot...
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thats what fring calling is for...
but yeah this is only the 2nd instance i have heard of this needed/wanted if there were more demand for this than it might come native... does the HTC/MOTO phones allow this? I have never tried before...
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Actually this came about because my buddies at work here all have Androids and we harass the pi$$ out of iphone users. Well one of the damn iphone guys found that their iphone can take pictures while connected on a call, and android can't.
I do actually see the usefulness of needing this though.
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Actually this came about because my buddies at work here all have Androids and we harass the pi$$ out of iphone users. Well one of the damn iphone guys found that their iphone can take pictures while connected on a call, and android can't.
I do actually see the usefulness of needing this though.
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Haha, yes, we do need this function working!
I cant believe this was left out of Android I have been able to do this with every phone I have had for the last 3 years. Both my HD 2 and Moto Q9h bot can do this.
junkdruggler said:
thats what fring calling is for...
but yeah this is only the 2nd instance i have heard of this needed/wanted if there were more demand for this than it might come native... does the HTC/MOTO phones allow this? I have never tried before...
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I have a Moto Cliq and I'm able to use my camera and record video while in a phone call, but I cant remeber if I was able to before I rooted my phone so it might be a SU or a ROM ability.
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I have a Moto Cliq and I'm able to use my camera and record video while in a phone call, but I cant remeber if I was able to before I rooted my phone so it might be a SU or a ROM ability.
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The Cliq allowed you to do it before rooting or anything.
That's one of the big issues I have with the Vibrant
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have you tried a 3rd party app out of the market? Its worth a shot...
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I have FX camera from the market and it allows taking pictures while in a call
Owenv said:
I have FX camera from the market and it allows taking pictures while in a call
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Thanks for the tip.
I'm about to downgrade but I still want to use it as a mobile device around the house but want it to be a little faster.I'm rooted and running okay but want better doped maybe deleteing some of the stuff I wont use because it wont have service.
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im not going to lie dude you should just sell it while you can still get good money for it i sold mine for 145 which is about what i paid for it after tax and everything so i was pretty happy with that
+1 sell it =)
Agreed, just sell it.
I'd keep it. use as an MP3 player, wifi internet device, video game, PDA, flash drive, .......
Unless you have a similar, all rolled into one device already, The Eris, sans phone & g3, is still a very useful device.
I'm going to be giving mine to my four year old who really likes listening to her MP3s and watching videos on YouTube that involve singing kitties... LOL. February 10th can't come fast enough...
Install google voice and use it as a house phone\multi media device.
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I'm going to be giving mine to my four year old who really likes listening to her MP3s and watching videos on YouTube that involve singing kitties... LOL. February 10th can't come fast enough...
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Yeah thats a good idea too.
Psshh and who doesnt like Kitties!!
C Brown said:
Install google voice and use it as a house phone\multi media device.
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It still needs voice service with Google Voice, right? GV isn't VOIP, it just manages calls to all of your phone numbers. And if you activate on VZW, it'll require a data plan as well.
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I'm about to downgrade but I still want to use it as a mobile device around the house but want it to be a little faster.I'm rooted and running okay but want better doped maybe deleteing some of the stuff I wont use because it wont have service.
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Keep it has a ton of developement still happening on it. it's an awesome back up phone, and, you can still use it around the house for almost anything including a phone via skype (etc) ... it's a great phone!
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It still needs voice service with Google Voice, right? GV isn't VOIP, it just manages calls to all of your phone numbers. And if you activate on VZW, it'll require a data plan as well.
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You can download and use the new sipdroid (option for new PBX linked to my google voice) and google voice for true voip with google voice. all incoming gv calls ring to sipdroid, all outgoing gv go through sipdroid when attached to wifi. no need to activate with vzw.
^ That, also Skype and your wifi at home.
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^ That, also Skype and your wifi at home.
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Skype used to be 3G only, no WIFI. Has that changed?
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Skype used to be 3G only, no WIFI. Has that changed?
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I believe officially that's true. I seem to recall seeing hacked versions, however, for using it over WIFI.
Android traitors, rushing for a 3G iPhone. I'd rather keep my rooted FroyoEris.
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Netflix is here for Android users!
I've packaged up the APK into an easy little installer that takes about 5 seconds.
Have fun!
EDIT: This was pulled from an LG Revolution dump. It doesn't allow you to play anything streaming yet. But it does allow for everything else.
Sooo close!
I got really excited when I saw this. Can't wait till its all ironed out and ready to go.
Thanks for this! Can't wait until we can get streaming, and also Hulu Plus for that matter. Down with traditional cable!
Cant wait til I can actually stream lol
Is this new? Its been leaked for about a week or more and I already installed it. I really thought this was a working version and was pretty happy.
JayRolla said:
Is this new? Its been leaked for about a week or more and I already installed it. I really thought this was a working version and was pretty happy.
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The original post from this discussion was from a week ago. Someone just commented and bumped it.
Might be a stupid question. But do you have to pay for these movies?
If yes, why not just use the regular Netflix service.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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Might be a stupid question. But do you have to pay for these movies?
If yes, why not just use the regular Netflix service.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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If you have a Netflix account then you can stream "Watch Instantly" movies over the phone, just like you can on the computer or Roku box.
i thought the deal was that you'd need a phone with the right drm capabilities before being allowed to stream? Not saying it won't get hacked for other phones, but i'm a little skeptical that we'll be able to just pull an apk and get streaming.
Just downloaded and tried it with my Atrix and Netflix account. Streaming is allowed and videos start to load, but after a few seconds screen goes white, then flashes back to Netflix main page.
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Just downloaded and tried it with my Atrix and Netflix account. Streaming is allowed and videos start to load, but after a few seconds screen goes white, then flashes back to Netflix main page.
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Streaming is not allowed. The app hasn't even gone official yet. The app is trying to stream but it can't because it's not enabled yet.
You guys see the new netflix app on the evo forums.
any luck you guys?
I uninstalled the original version and installed this but after pressing login it fc
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same here, after login goes white screen and app closes.
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You guys see the new netflix app on the evo forums.
any luck you guys?
I uninstalled the original version and installed this but after pressing login it fc
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same here, after login goes white screen and app closes.
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Same result here.
I got an email last night from Netflix. Before today, when trying to load a stream, it just was try to play and go back to the main menu. Today I am getting an error.
We're sorry you may have had trouble watching instantly
Dear XXXXX,
Recently you may have had trouble instantly watching TV episodes or movies due to technical issues.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. If you attempted and were unable to instantly watch TV episodes or movies yesterday, click on this account specific link in the next 7 days to apply a credit to your next billing statement. The credit will be 3% of our $7.99 a month plan that lets our members instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies. Credit can only be applied once.
Ready to start watching again? Check out our latest selection.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you need further assistance, please call us at 1-866-923-0898.
–The Netflix Team
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LOL should I call them for assistance?
this was because their servers were down a few days ago. I got the same email
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this was because their servers were down a few days ago. I got the same email
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I concur - I got this email too, I'm on the trial so they gave me one extra free day on trial. Woopty freakin doo
same
I got the same email. I was also excited to see this thread. Netflix app is the ONLY thing I miss from the iPhone world. Glad I still have my unlimited data so I am ready to stream movies at work!! COME ON NETFLIX!!!
anyone heard anything about when the official launch is i want to see the vid qual streaming over LTE
Hello XDA community, I wanted to know if there is a spy application out there that will allow me to record for at least an hour. I ask because I suspect my girlfriend is cheating on me and worst of all I think she's doing it in my crib. I tried out both the stock camera and spy phone but neither seems to record more than 20 or 30 minutes. She starts work latter than me and I think she's had another man in my house.
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Lol... I think you need more than a app.
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Dam bro. You need to go to your nearest spy shop. Heck buy a digital voice recorder at Super Wally World aka WalMart and leave it recording when you leave. That can record for a couple or more hours. Good luck pal.
Or just go home early if you can?
Isnt there an app for this purpose? I something on current affair where they spy on you thru your own phone.
Bazzle
Thanks for all the feedback so far fellas.
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Call that show Cheaters
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Dam bro. You need to go to your nearest spy shop. Heck buy a digital voice recorder at Super Wally World aka WalMart and leave it recording when you leave. That can record for a couple or more hours. Good luck pal.
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This is probably what I would do. It's small, it's descrete, and it will record while hidden, unlike a camera. Best of luck!
Wow, that sucks! Have you tried the old fashioned method of talking to her?
And if I recall, some of those digital recorders will sit in "standby mode" and only start recording when it detects sound; you can test is with some moaning (sorry, just had to do it).
Best of luck to you...and, don't do anything stupid; no woman is worth jail time
Dunno if you still need help but just stick a camera on record for a ton of hours and hide it in something. A mate of mine cut a little hole in a Mc Donalds drink and popped his camera in there. Caught his wife messing around.
Something real discrete. That or you could just talk to her..
I hope you get it all sorted out soon though. A regular camera set on record for a long time would work fine. Just make sure to use fresh batteries.
Perhaps your phone isn't what you should be using to fix your issue. It'd probably be better for you to talk it out with her, quietly.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated
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Any updates?
i want to know 2
You can use "securet livestream" to see your camera from another place. you can put it even in hidden mode. Or if you have a laptop or a PC with a webcam you can use "vitamin D" its a program that records when a specific point in the screen moves like a dog moving, someone crossing the door or things like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G30FHqSKZOg
Hi all.
First off a great site here. I am new to android (well not strictly true I did have the Desire when it very first came out and I hated it sold it after a week) Any way I am now converted to Android from Iphone. So I am a complete and utter noob
I have got the the S2 and what a phone, never miss a phone call or antenna problems on this puppy.
So my problem is when I get a text msg it only reads out the number of the person and does not read the actual txt. When I get phone calls it tells me who is ringing. This is a problem for me as I want this for when I am driving. Please help.
I have not rooted my phone yet as I said I am a complete noob. Does not look as easy as jailbreak.
Thank you very much. Look forward to your response and no doubt I'll get told off for reposting but I have looked now for 3 days
This phone can do this? I would like to know how to set this up.. I would love for the phone to tell me who is calling...please tell me how to do this...I am new to the Droid as well...came from BB...
roided said:
Hi all.
First off a great site here. I am new to android (well not strictly true I did have the Desire when it very first came out and I hated it sold it after a week) Any way I am now converted to Android from Iphone. So I am a complete and utter noob
I have got the the S2 and what a phone, never miss a phone call or antenna problems on this puppy.
So my problem is when I get a text msg it only reads out the number of the person and does not read the actual txt. When I get phone calls it tells me who is ringing. This is a problem for me as I want this for when I am driving. Please help.
I have not rooted my phone yet as I said I am a complete noob. Does not look as easy as jailbreak.
Thank you very much. Look forward to your response and no doubt I'll get told off for reposting but I have looked now for 3 days
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Homeuser66 said:
This phone can do this? I would like to know how to set this up.. I would love for the phone to tell me who is calling...please tell me how to do this...I am new to the Droid as well...came from BB...
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Double press/tap HOME key to bring ON Voice Talk.
Turn ON Driving Mode.
Hit the MENU button --> Settings -->Scroll down --> Voice Talk Settings --> "TICK" Show body of message.
I suppose that should solve your problem
(It sometimes takes a while to read out the message depending on your connection..so plz be a lil patient Cheers)
Not really the same thing. There should be a way in android to have it announce who is calling or just texted you without leaving in driving mode constantly. Symbian used to have this,but I don't believe Android does.
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Not really the same thing. There should be a way in android to have it announce who is calling or just texted you without leaving in driving mode constantly. Symbian used to have this,but I don't believe Android does.
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I just use Tasker for this, though some would balk at spending on an app worth 5 dollars for a phone worth a hundred times that =)