Disclaimer: I've done some research on the web and have yet to find anything that is exactly what I'm looking for... and being an open source platform, I'm interested in building my own solution.
Here's my problem:
When I am at work, my phone is on silent. I typically have my phone plugged into my laptop (via USB) to charge. Since my phone is both silent and charging, there is no way to see incoming notifications without pressing the lock button and looking at my phone. (When my phone is charging, the notification LED is orange. At full charge, it is green.)
Here's my solution:
An application (Android based, PC based, or both) that provides a taskbar pop-up notification when my phone receives a notification. Ideally all notifications would be pushed to the PC (phone calls, text messages, WordFeud games, emails, etc). These PC notifications don't need to be specific; a simple, "New Text Message" pop-up would be sufficient. However, it would be nice to expand the functionality to include a sender and maybe a snippet of the message.
My question(s) to the community:
A) Does this already exist? I've found a two-part application (PC app and phone app) that provides similar functionality, but only over Wi-Fi and not over USB.
B) Can this be done? I'd like to think it can be, but I'm rather inexperienced when it comes to Android development.
C) If it can be done, is anyone interested in attempting this with me? I can't be the only one who would use an application like this... so I'm sure there's a market.
Thanks... again, if an application that serves this purpose already exists, please let me know! I'd be excited to use it.
For text messages try MightyText -- easy setup
For other notifications try Notify Pro -- this is little tricky to setup
Great! I'll give these options a try.
I appreciate your help!
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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Does anyone know of a program that can provide continuous alerts (ring/vibrate) until I acknowledge and turn it off? I get a one time ring or vibrate alert but often don’t notice the one short vibrate. So, unless I look at the phone I will never know I missed a call, have an email, or anything else. I have a Treo 600 also and there is a real handy program called Treo Butler that does just what I need but it is only for Palm OS. I use the T-Mobile PPC 2003 phone.
Thank you in advance.
Joe
Quit easy:
SPB Plus comes with repeating alarms and many more:
The close (X) button is trained to close programs (as well as minimizing them)
Easy-to-use task manager as a pop-up menu on the X button
Multiple windows support for Pocket Internet Explorer
Full screen mode in Pocket Internet Explorer
Repeating sound for appointment, task and clock alarms
Battery monitor on the Today screen
Storage monitor on the Today screen
Program and document shortcuts for the Today screen
Localized for main languages
Check:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/?en
regards,
Do you know if it has repeating alarms for email, missed voice calls, and voice mail? it says "Repeating sound for appointment, task and clock alarms" but it does not sound like it has any phone related repeats.
Thanks.
Joe
It's a windows configuration thing
I guess, this is a windows configuration thing.
You can configure warnings for different events right within Windows mobile. Based on this, it should be possible.
But just to be on the save side: Download a trial version and try it to make sure it works in the way you want.
regards, Koponet
Continuous Alerts / Repeating Alarms
I tried Pocket Plus 2.0 and it does not seem to enable repeating alarms for Mised Calls or Voice Mail. Anyone know if there is a way to do this?
I have the same issue and e-mailed spb to see if/when they would be suppor ing this. They would not commit, but the CTO said they always 'listened to their customers' ;-) I did get hold of a beta version of 'Super Alert' from www.pocketfillers.com, that covered these functions, but it was designed for WM2002. I have not been able to get another beta version for WM2003, and have been too scared to try the old version on my XDA 2 :-o I''l try and get hold of the guy at pocketfillers to see if they have an update.
Regards
Chris
FINALLY
I have been whining about this for MONTHS. No repeating alerts for missed calls, etc.
To answer that previous post, NO, that software doesn't do it. Repeating alarms for calender crap etc, but not phone related functions.
I've been saying that most all cell phones have repeating alerts, but despite searching I haven't found a single thing to accomplish this on the PPC.
Cheers.
The current release of 'super alert' does not contain the functionality, but if you read the post, you'll see that I received a beta version of the next version, that adds SMS, email and voice mail repeating alerts. It has one or two bugs, but works pretty well on the whole. They were due to release it last year, but must have run into some development issue. Also, I have not tried it since I upgraded to WM2003.
PocketZenPhone
Isn't this exactly the functionality provided for XDA-II, for free, by PocketZenPhone ?
I have this set so that any missed call or incoming SMS sets the red LED alert flashing with no time limit - so a quick glance shows if something has happened that I haven't noticed/acknowledged yet.
This seemed like the most battery-friendly way of ensuring a long-term notification.
Thanks for the pointer to pocketZenPhone. It seems to have some usful features, but it looks like it only supports a 'visual' repeating alert, as opposed to an 'audible' repeating alert for the phone functions. Am I reading that correctly? If I am, then I think this is available in the basic WM2003 os under 'notifications' I set this yesterday based on a post in another thread, and it is a big help, but you have to remember to 'glance' at your device from time to time. I think everyone is looking for the audible repeating alert to remind those of us that can't remember to look. Aren't we a sad lot?
Hi all!
Have recently upgraded to the G2 from a HTC Diamond. So far so good, but I have a few questions that I dont seem to be able to find via search.
Can you set all the keys to wakeup the device instead of just the power button?
Can you set xt9 as default input for SMS messages only. I know how to set xt9 but it seems to do this globally. I just want it for the SMS section
Is there a program like mymobiler that allows you to use your Android via a PC. This is especially useful at work when typing SMS.
Thanks for the help guys
-Lewman
all keys DO already wake up the device....well, almost. the home, call, end call and menu buttons do. To wake it up just press menu twice.
no. i don;t think you can.
not just yet i don't think. or not that i know of anyway.
I hope someone develops a similar MyMobiler app soon.
I love using it while I'm at work, can just put my phone down and text away without anyone seeing me on my phone.
androidscreencast apparently allows to control an Android phone via a PC, but at the moment it works only for rooted phones, because it wants to write to a directory which is normally not writable. That problem is known but a fixed version has not yet been released (but I guess it won't take very long any more).
Coming here from [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554551], since I can't post there anymore:
I'm using Sony Ericsson X10i with a MBW-150 and Openwatch 1.5 of course. I recently upgraded Android to 2.3.3 and now my watch randomly disconnects and doesn't reconnect, even if I leave my phone and then return. Usually it took <30 seconds for them to reconnect, but I have given them minutes and still no reaction. I have to push a button on my watch to make it reconnect.
Any upcoming solution on this, or any information, I would be thankful.
/Oli
since not being allowed to post in the development forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554551]), i have to ask here:
firt of all, i'm using a google nexus s with NSCollab 1.0.39 and it works pretty good, so you may add the device to the "tested or reportet" list.
but i have two (minor) issues:
the sender and subject is not displayed on the watch when i recieve an email, using the modded gmail 2.3.5 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16265599), neither with "classic" notification nor "all notifications".
i want to start the music app (or maybe other apps, mytracks for gps tracking for example) remotely. i can easily find out the package, its com.google.android.music, but which classname do i have to fill in and where can i find it out?
nevertheless, thanks for this great app.
I am also not allowed to post in the previously mentioned thread in the development section, but have some questions:
I recently purchased the thinkgeek watch (apparently without reading the development thread thoroughly enough) and it does not work quite as well as would be desired. As stated before, when I "test" the connection after following the instructions for the LM watches, it vibrates, but does not activate the screen. I am using the fake mdw-150 device type. In terms of notification functionality:
At first I was able to connect to the watch, and it gave me the option of two different messaging lines and global notifications and the whole nine yards. Subsequently, it did not give me these options. I think something funny happened with the paired devices in the bluetooth menu that I have to figure out. All functionality I am referencing here is after the options available to me was reduced.
Phone Calls: Vibrates, no text
SMS: Nothing
Alarm: Vibrates, No text
Media: Nothing
Gmail: Nothing
That is the extent of my testing at this point. I'm going to try fixing the goofyness that is going on with my bluetooth paired devices, then possibly try installing cyanogenmod and seeing if there's any root tools I can use that might help (my phone is a rooted nexus s running stock 4.0.3 if that helps you.) I'll update this when I have more thoroughly explored this to the best of my abilities.
My Question has been asked, maybe in the wrong forum, maybe I didn't ask the right question.
I'll try my best.
I have developed an application, it's almost finished but I have one more feature.
Detect events from laptop/desktop (keyboard) on Android Smartphone
I have been trying bluetooth, USB, NFC etc... I just can't quite nail the solution. I've been trying now for around 5 days to solve this problem. When the smartphone is plugged into a laptop/desktop I'd like to be able to detect keyboard events (or any type of event) from the laptop/desktop in my android app. Android 4.2.2
The idea is to log events, as the android app (installed on a dedicated device) will always be connected to a laptop/desktop for usage. The events, considering what the are will trigger certain actions on the device and within the application. If that makes sense. So far all is going well... it's just this one feature which I cannot nail.
The phone is rooted, USB Host mode enabled, recognises that it has been connected using USB. But I can't for the life of me find the device (in my development example, a macbook pro) nor can I detect any type of event triggered from the laptop.
Is this possible? If so can anyone please help me by pointing me in the right direction, adding links to resources I can read up on.
Many thanks in advance.
This is a problem which is slowly becoming demoralizing as I cannot finish the app without this feature.
Again, many many thanks for anyone willing to share some light on a possible solution. USB would be perfect but am I missing something?
Regards
Anyone?
To end these endless, sleepless nights
Much appreciated guys!
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chronograff said:
My Question has been asked, maybe in the wrong forum, maybe I didn't ask the right question.
I'll try my best.
I have developed an application, it's almost finished but I have one more feature.
Detect events from laptop/desktop (keyboard) on Android Smartphone
I have been trying bluetooth, USB, NFC etc... I just can't quite nail the solution. I've been trying now for around 5 days to solve this problem. When the smartphone is plugged into a laptop/desktop I'd like to be able to detect keyboard events (or any type of event) from the laptop/desktop in my android app. Android 4.2.2
The idea is to log events, as the android app (installed on a dedicated device) will always be connected to a laptop/desktop for usage. The events, considering what the are will trigger certain actions on the device and within the application. If that makes sense. So far all is going well... it's just this one feature which I cannot nail.
The phone is rooted, USB Host mode enabled, recognises that it has been connected using USB. But I can't for the life of me find the device (in my development example, a macbook pro) nor can I detect any type of event triggered from the laptop.
Is this possible? If so can anyone please help me by pointing me in the right direction, adding links to resources I can read up on.
Many thanks in advance.
This is a problem which is slowly becoming demoralizing as I cannot finish the app without this feature.
Again, many many thanks for anyone willing to share some light on a possible solution. USB would be perfect but am I missing something?
Regards
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Hi All.
I've taken the plunge and ordered my S6 Edge 128gb in Emerald Green.
I'm sure everything will be just fine, but I was hoping for some pointers from the Android users for certain apps and features I use on the BlackBerry.
I've been using BlackBerry for a few years now (Z30 and a Passport) but I'm wanting a change and LOVED the look of the Edge. Just wondering if you fab people could give some assistance in either clarifying what Lollipop does natively or suggesting apps I could use to achieve a similar effect.
1. One of the things I think I will miss quite a bit is the notification light on the BlackBerry. Hence why I ultimately went with the Edge. I know the edge can have notification lights for the top 5 contacts (thats enough for me) showing when placed face down.. however. just two questions connected to this:
* Does the notification light continue to flash if you miss the call / message? i.e. continue until you pick the phone up and look
* I'm sure the notification doesn't work with the phone facing upwards or stood on a stand, but do you think this is something that a rom flash could fix? or even, maybe an app..
2. BlackBerry Hub really is very good. You have all your communications in one location, save opening text apps, Social media, then mail apps etc. How does Lollipop 5 handle messaging? Does it have a similar type of hub?
3. I run an app called Hubb++ on my Passport. Here I can tell notifications to switch off and on during certain time periods. Ideal after a long hard day in the office, get home and my phone automatically goes into silent from 8.30pm until 7am. (except for contacts I've highlighted as important and to break the silence). Again, does Android lollipop have anything like this or is there an app that does similar?
4. Bluetooth connection to the car. I have to be honest and say the BlackBerry really does nothing special in the arena for me. It's a basic rSAP connection type which allows contacts etc to be sent to my car (Audi A7). How is Bluetooth within Android Lollipop? Last time I used Android, rSAP was not working and I had to root the phone and install all sorts to get it going. To be honest, my days of rooting and messing are over (I know, that's part of the fun of Android) I'm too busy these days to spend the time learning and testing etc. I just want the connection to work. Any input please.
That's basically it. Any input and recommendations would be received with thanks.
1. There's notification light blinking on the top left of the phone for miss call, message /SMS or social app/ voicemail, email etc... You can get a short vibration when you pick up your phone and you have miss call or SMS message as well /not sure for other notifications/
2. I'm sure there's some apps you can find for the most messaging services on Google play, buy better give it a try on few and see what's best for you
3. There's apps to switch your profiles according to time settings, but I thing S6 has option to do that as well with detecting your GPS location /home, work, etc.../
4. The bluetooth should be just fine. I have no problem with Audi A5
pacho_bs said:
1. There's notification light blinking on the top left of the phone for miss call, message /SMS or social app/ voicemail, email etc... You can get a short vibration when you pick up your phone and you have miss call or SMS message as well /not sure for other notifications/
2. I'm sure there's some apps you can find for the most messaging services on Google play, buy better give it a try on few and see what's best for you
3. There's apps to switch your profiles according to time settings, but I thing S6 has option to do that as well with detecting your GPS location /home, work, etc.../
4. The bluetooth should be just fine. I have no problem with Audi A5
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Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to answer.
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