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How to remap Tilt Push To Talk button

This will drive me crazy. I have had the button above the volume mapped to Voice Command ever since I can remember. Now for the Tilt, it is mapped to Push to talk which I will never, ever use and the button mapping does not allow you to reassign it. Does anyone know if this is possible with any of the button manager programs? Do I need to flash the Kaiser ROM for this?
Also, the 8125 had a feature where you held this button down and it would swap the sound over to vibrate. If anyone knows how to get this working on the Kaiser, I highly recommend it. Beats having to pull the phone out of the holster/case to silence it, especially in a meeting.

Search for the answer.... It is here.

tried searching on push to talk. searching on buttons brings back a ton of results, none of which are specific to this particular problem. any suggestions on where to search and for what term or phrase?
Update, I found one... over in the hermes forum. This would be a good addition to the cab list sticky now that more folks are getting the AT&T ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279585&highlight=push+to+talk+map
I'll update after I have tried it on the Tilt

PTTFix work fine per the tread reference above but even though it allows you to assign a program to press and hold, there is no program "per se" to enact the vibrate setting. I do see this option on the HTC Home Screen though so maybe it is possible to create a shortcut in the Program Files directory and call it indirectly. I'll try this later when I have some time, but if anyone else gets to it first, please do share. TIA

this will do it for you.

I was never a fan of PTT anyway... Thanks for the CAB Tim. Works like a charm. For those curious, the option to select Vibra switch will be found under Settings > Buttons. Remap Button 6 to Vibra (Switch).

Spoke too soon. The PTTFix cab showed the buttons under the setting window, but after setting them, it still brought up the PTT screen. I though perhaps it needed a soft reset, and after doing so the ability to remap the PTT button disappeared.
isdereks, did you try this on the Tilt or the Kaiser? I am thinking the latter, since the PTTFix.cab shows the PTT button as a second button 5. Perhaps this is part of the problem of why it looks like it allows the setting, but doesn't actually work.
Bummer. I am quite disappointed. On top of all the bloatware, you get a button that launches an app that immediately errors out as I am not a PTT subscriber. HTC and MS should be pissed that AT&T is making the iPhone look like a clear winner. Pretty soon Apple will be running comercials with the big bloated guy for the iPhone too.

Sorry forgot to mention that I did this on the Kaiser.

yeah the new PTTFix did not work on my tilt, but worked great on my 8525. I hope this gets updated for the tilt.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334759

yeah tried all that and the reg settings do not stay after phone is shut down.

Worked for me. You have to read the whole post.
For my own purposes as well, here are the consolidated steps to take. Until someone improves on this, I keep all this stuff in a directory so I can reconfigure my device as necessary. Here goes...
I think the trick is the PTT settings take precedence when the device boots up so delete the PTT registry settings under HKLM/Services/PTT. Delete the whole sub tree, then
From HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys
Add a new key called "40C6"
Add a string under the key called "Name" with the value "Button 6"
Add a new key called "40C7"
Add a string under this key called "Name" with the value "Button 6 (hold)"
(Note, do not enter the quotes, thare are to delimit what belongs in the registry entry)
Go to the Buttons settings and assign a program to the new entries. I di Voice Dial and Vibra (Switch) from the link earlier in the this post.
Do a soft reset which will remove the PTT settings from the buffer and enable your key changes.
Thanks for all the help.
I'd say the only caveat is if you some day want to use the PTT features, it would be a good idea to take an inventory fo what is under the PTT node in the registry.

It worked "GREAT". Thanks and so easy even I could do it

Instead of deleting the "PTT" key, i suggest simply renaming it to "PTTbak". That way you can just rename it back to "PTT" if you ever need to use it.
Thats what i did, and it works fine.
BTW, excellent work everyone. After upgrading to the tilt from the 8525 i lost 2 side buttons (comm manager button and the PTT button)... now i've got at least one back!

Maybe someone could offer a suggestion. For the life of me, I cannot get the reg entries of 40C6 and 40C7 to stick. I am using PHM Registry Editor. I am powering down and back up. Anyone have any suggestions?

Gator5000e said:
Maybe someone could offer a suggestion. For the life of me, I cannot get the reg entries of 40C6 and 40C7 to stick. I am using PHM Registry Editor. I am powering down and back up. Anyone have any suggestions?
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did you delete the ptt key? (or at least rename as was suggested above?)
if you did try using the phone for while after you make the registry changes - run some other programs - then power down
greg

Greg, I renamed it and then nothing would happen. no button map and no PTT action. I am about ready to give up. But I will try your suggestions. Thanks.

NOw I got the PTT action back (the PTT screen pops up) but I cannot get the the button to do anything. I made the hold vibra and the direct push VC. Now nothing happens. Not sure what I did wrong. Not a noob at reg edits and I don't see anything wrong.
Oh well, not that big a deal, but am still open for more suggestions.

i tried renaming the PTT registry key and it didnt work. actually deleting it worked.

REG PTT
After doing the reg posted above the PTT button is free but you will notice after you push it, before the new app assigned to it pops up you will see the ptt screen for a second. What if the phone things you are using the ptt function and not Voice command or Viigo like I am?

Reassign the side OK button on Tilt?

Hi,
I've successfully re-mapped the PTT button by following the instructions from this forum. I imagine the same procedure would apply to the small OK button immediately below the jog-wheel, but I don't know where to start. Of course, the button is not present in the Settings/Buttons applet - that would have been too easy.
First, how to disassociate it from its present function (Start Menu/OK)? And once disassociated, what is the button code to enter in the registry?
I tried aebplus, and it sort of works - but the start menu still comes up on the first keypress if invoked in the Today screen.
Any ideas on how to re-map this otherwise useless key?
Thanks,
Mike.

mpd said:
Hi,
I've successfully re-mapped the PTT button by following the instructions from this forum. I imagine the same procedure would apply to the small OK button immediately below the jog-wheel, but I don't know where to start. Of course, the button is not present in the Settings/Buttons applet - that would have been too easy.
First, how to disassociate it from its present function (Start Menu/OK)? And once disassociated, what is the button code to enter in the registry?
I tried aebplus, and it sort of works - but the start menu still comes up on the first keypress if invoked in the Today screen.
Any ideas on how to re-map this otherwise useless key?
Thanks,
Mike.
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yes, i would like to find this out as well because i have PTT assigned to comm manager and voice recorder but now i need one toggle between vibe and ring...would be nice to use this ok button i thing its pretty useless since there is anothe ok button on the front...TIA...

me too!
I also need to change the side "ok" button. Anybody have a solution?

Hello! Care if I do a quick search FOR YOU since you do not want to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=277639
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286658
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=274644
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336438

You sound like a jerk for posting that I did not search when the reply prior to mine was 6 months ago.
Did you even read the thread? None of the links you posted had instructions/advice on how to remap the side "ok" button.
grizzley said:
Hello! Care if I do a quick search FOR YOU since you do not want to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=277639
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286658
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=274644
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336438
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yes i was about to say. non of them have steps or even telling you anything related to how to get it.
all it says is people trying it matter and they failed.
if there was no solutiion you should have just said no solution, it would have saved you time searching all that and also us bashing you

the 4th link does have some good information, lemme just quote from it
Bellfazar said:
The side "ok" button is a tough one because it has multiple functions. In programs, explorer windows, and settings it acts as an OK button but when you're at the today screen it acts as a Start Menu button. I kinda get the feeling we're not going to be able to change this for a while. Not until someone releases a keymapper specifically for the Kaiser.
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strikeIII said:
even with the 8525 nobody has been able to re-map the ok button...it's still the biggest mystery, hehe....but now that they eliminated one button on the Tilt we really do need the ability to remap the ok button now...
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Deathace said:
I have the side OK button remapped in spb pocket plus v4 under the buttons menu in settings and the only thing you have to do is take focus off the start menu then it works as expected.
Russ
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It's really easy with help of AE Button Plus.
You can pretty much map any hardware key on your device with this great app.
I have it setup to be able to copy and paste by using the sliding keyboard and pressing Window Key + C to copy and Window Key + V to paste among other cool shortcuts.
Cheers!
RayanMX

Rayan said:
It's really easy with help of AE Button Plus.
You can pretty much map any hardware key on your device with this great app.
I have it setup to be able to copy and paste by using the sliding keyboard and pressing Window Key + C to copy and Window Key + V to paste among other cool shortcuts.
Cheers!
RayanMX
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Thanks Rayan. I downloaded the AE Button Plus program for my AT&T Tilt, and it is working fantastic for remapping buttons. I was able to remap the side OK button to lock my phone by holding it for a few seconds. I love the way it also lets you leave the button with its default setting for one press, but create other actions for multiple presses.
By the way, the phone locking works fantastic. It allows me to answer calls, but doesn't activate any of the other phone functions until I unlock the phone. That's perfect for carrying the phone in my pocket. Also, incoming notifications don't unlock the phone, so that I won't accidentally turn-on a bunch of applications while the phone is in my pocket. The unlocking action is very simple.
I've also mapped volume up and down to a long press of the soft keys. That alleviates the need to use the stylus to select the volume button. Great.
The AE Button Plus program was what I've needed all along to customize my phone. It would've saved me a lot of time.
One other note, I downloaded the 2.6.3 version of the program, rather than the freeware version, but I haven't gotten any info on the cost. I may be disappointed in the near future if this program automatically deactivates. Do you know if I should expect a disappointment? I would pay for this program, but I'm not sure how much it's worth to me, but I saw no information on the cost. Do you know?

AFAIK there is only one version, if you want the registered version you buy a license and there's a procedure to activate it, otherwise it uses the free version with a couple features disabled and a nagscreen once in a while.

Mapping Button5(Hold)

I flashed my TMO Wing and now Im running TouchFlo v.2.3
When I hold down button 5 I keep getting an error about VoiceCmd.exe.
Heres the deal, I dont want Button 5(Hold) to launch VoiceCmd.exe. I want to map it to something else...anything else. I've tried some registry edits and I cannot seem to find a way to change Button 5(hold)'s function. Even when choosing another app under settings-buttons, it still tries to attempt to launch VoiceCmd.exe and again I receieve an error.
I've searched far and wide and I've come up short on this topic. Can someone share some brilliance with me?
To be more specific, I want to map Button 5(Hold) to activate Voice Speed Dial. Thanks.

I have had the same issue. I have tried to map the button to something else but have continued to get the same error I gave up!

Solved.
Ok ok... So I figured it out. The button I am gonna show you how to map is also called the "PTT" button. You need a registry editing program to do this. "Total commader" works for me.
With the registry editing program locate a file in the /windows folder called "Long_PTT". This file basically links whatever app you want to the Long press PTT button. Edit this file and change the shortcut path to whatever app you want and there you have it. No more annoying "VoiceCmd.exe" error message.
Also dont forget to go to "setting-buttons" to remap there as well.
Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info, Been looking to solve this for a while ..................... but you do not need a registry editor you just need a file explorer program that has the abiity to give you properties of that file inother for you to change the shortcut path. and Total Commander and Resco Explorer are such programs ................................ and Thanks again

Thanks works great!

wordizbond007 said:
Ok ok... So I figured it out. The button I am gonna show you how to map is also called the "PTT" button. You need a registry editing program to do this. "Total commader" works for me.
With the registry editing program locate a file in the /windows folder called "Long_PTT". This file basically links whatever app you want to the Long press PTT button. Edit this file and change the shortcut path to whatever app you want and there you have it. No more annoying "VoiceCmd.exe" error message.
Also dont forget to go to "setting-buttons" to remap there as well.
Hope this helps.
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Thats awesome man, worked like a charm!

Voice command BT headset
I have MS voice command and have run the BT patch but for the life of me I can't seem to operate voice command with my Plantronics 520 headset.
anyone have any experience getting this to work??
thanks!

brad99 said:
I have MS voice command and have run the BT patch but for the life of me I can't seem to operate voice command with my Plantronics 520 headset.
anyone have any experience getting this to work??
thanks!
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I am running Open Touch V1 and installed MS VOice Command. Working fine without any BT patches with my Moto H700 headset!

coolmen777 said:
I am running Open Touch V1 and installed MS VOice Command. Working fine without any BT patches with my Moto H700 headset!
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what is open touch v1?

Mute call from hardware button

Update: Version 2 of this can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2905629
Hello,
I have always fumbled to get to the mute button on the phone screen while on conference calls and decided to look for a program to map to a hardware button to mute/unmute a call. I did not have much luck finding anything so I went ahead and wrote my own. This forum has helped me out tremendously in the past, so I decided to share my program here with the hopes that it can help someone else out.
I made the program fairly configurable. If a call is in progress, it will toggle the mute button. If a call is not in progress, it can be configured to run any other program of your choice (that way the hardware button isn’t wasted).
I did not write a configuration utility, so you have to configure it manually in the registry. Here are the registry details.
HKLM\Software\itsallwright\MobileMute
Options:
BringPhoneToFront = 1 or 0 (If 1 then it will bring to phone app into focus when it runs)
MuteSound = DialPadCtlKey (this is the system sound that is played when the program mutes the call)
PlaySound = 1 or 0 (if 1 then it will play the mute/unmute sounds)
RunProgram = 1 or 0 (if 1 then it will run the configured program if a call is not detected)
RunProgramPath = \somepath (path to desired program to run)
UnmuteSound = DialPadCtlKey (this is the system sound that is played when the program unmutes the call)
Config: (this is how it works – hopefully does not need to be changed, but can be for different devices)
ConnectedText = Connected: (this is the text that shows in the dialer when a call is in progress)
LastCallText = Last Call: (this is the text that shows in the dialer when a call is not in progress)
MuteButtonText = Mute (the text of the mute button)
MuteID = 0x53A0 (ID of the mute button – use spy program to get this)
PhoneWindowTitle = Phone (title of the dialer)
UnmuteButtonText = Unmute (text of the unmute button)
UnmuteID = 0x53A1 (ID of the unmute button – use spy program to get this)
I have tested this on my Kaiser with the default ATT WM6 ROM and on a friend’s Apache with an unknown WM6 ROM.
BTW - this is my first WM application, so don't beat me up too bad if it is not perfect
Enjoy,
Jay

This is very useful and should be posted in the general PPC software areas, why keep this secret for only those in the Kaiser forums?!

This seems to be exactly what I'm looking for...thanks!
Anybody try this on a titan/mogul/xv6800 yet?? I'll have to do some research to figure out my 'button ID', but it looks like it will be well worth it!!!

Excellent....
I have been looking for this functionlity of hard button mapping of call mute. I was hoping MS would implement a virtual key code for the mute function in the newer wm like for the speakerphone but never happened.
Thanks much itsallwright. It works perfect in my tilt. Now, I can use hard buttons for speakerphone & mute (long press green key and I have mapped PTT key for mute.) It was one of the most of useful things I was missing from my BB. Specially for that long conference calls where you have to occasionally say something and keep quite rest of the time.

Dishe said:
This is very useful and should be posted in the general PPC software areas, why keep this secret for only those in the Kaiser forums?!
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That is a good point. It was developed for the Kaiser, but theoretically should work on any WM6 device with phone functionality (button IDs might change from device to device though). Unfortunately, I do not know how to move threads. Is it possible to move this to a better place?
Jay

Thanks a Million!
I have been searching without success for ages...more than 2 years for something like this. Search terms I used were "wm6 hardware mute button", "wm6 mute and speakerphone buttons on single dialer page", "assign hardware button for mute", "wm6 phone mute button on dialer", etc
Since there are not any apps to do this, I was attempting to use a combination of utilities (such as VJ Phone utils, AE Button Plus, Vito button mapper, etc) to try and get it working without any success. There does not even seem to be available paid non-freeware utils to do this most important function.
This certainly helps a lot. It works just perfect on my Cingular 8525 and I have the PTT button assigned to it with flashlight being the alternate application that will be used when not in phone mode.
Couple of suggestions:
1) This might already exist in some other utility, but I like your configuration capabilities and the way this utility sets up and it will be nice to extend it to have a speakerphone hardware button in a similar fashion. I guess I can do this on my own by making a copy of your registry keys and modifying them to the speakerphone code...will try and see.
2) When I am in the phone dialer with the keypad, and I press the mute button it switches to the alternate screen without the dialer numeric keys - only the mute, speakerphone etc buttons are available on that screen. Is there a way to make it do its thing without switching the dialer screen in this manner ? This is because I need to have the key pad ready when I either toggle from mute or speakerphone and back and I guess this will be most useful for people who are on conference calls all the time.
Thanks again for a wonderful must-have utility. Dialer developers and ROM cookers should consider having this standard part of distributions. Or give an option to users to have a single screen for the dialer instead of one for the keypad and another for the call staus. There is so much real estate on the phone screen that is wasted if a video call is not in progress and it can very well be used to have all the buttons on a single screen.
Harish

I am glad you like the app and that someone else will get some use out of it.
shenoyh said:
1) This might already exist in some other utility, but I like your configuration capabilities and the way this utility sets up and it will be nice to extend it to have a speakerphone hardware button in a similar fashion. I guess I can do this on my own by making a copy of your registry keys and modifying them to the speakerphone code...will try and see.
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pvenkat stated above that he long presses the green talk key to toggle speaker phone. That seems to work well for me. Does that not work on your phone?
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2) When I am in the phone dialer with the keypad, and I press the mute button it switches to the alternate screen without the dialer numeric keys - only the mute, speakerphone etc buttons are available on that screen. Is there a way to make it do its thing without switching the dialer screen in this manner ? This is because I need to have the key pad ready when I either toggle from mute or speakerphone and back and I guess this will be most useful for people who are on conference calls all the time.
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The reason it covers the keypad when you toggle mute it because the BringPhoneToFront setting is set to 1. Try setting it to 0 and it will not interfere with your windows.
Jay

Works Like a Charm
Thanks!
Life-changing app if you're on a lot of con calls.

Sweet app!!!
I was unable to install it with the instructions you provided...
But... happily, I was able to find a way around to do it
In case anyone is interested in the approach I took for the setup. Here it is:
My easy to do manual setup
1) Extract the .cab file contents (tools like winrar can do that)
2) rename the mobile~1.001 to MutePhone.exe (or whatever .exe name you want to give it)
3) Upload the exe to your phone to the directory where you want to place it.
4) Install Schap's tools - Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2 released (Link)
5) Use the keymapping feature of the app to map a key to the MutePhone.exe. My personal preference was to map it to pressing and hold the send key (Long press Send key)
Have fun with the MutePhone tool. itsallwright really created an awesome application

Hi,
what is best way way to get the mute and unmute ids for the beautiful HTC Opal Dialer?
Thanks

MobileMute_v2
pvenkat said:
Hi,
what is best way way to get the mute and unmute ids for the beautiful HTC Opal Dialer?
Thanks
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I have written a MobileMute_v2 and am getting ready to post it here. I will try to post instructions to getting your button IDs at that time.
Jay

Is there a way to just execute this and have it toggle mute/unmute without hardware mapping a key and perhaps without staying resident... or are there any future plans to allow command-line execution? -- I am trying to figure out how to be able to mute/unmute the calls from another app (mortscript) in order to eventually create an ad-hoc music-on-hold function. ;-)
Thanks

trueblue_m_1965 said:
Is there a way to just execute this and have it toggle mute/unmute without hardware mapping a key and perhaps without staying resident... or are there any future plans to allow command-line execution? -- I am trying to figure out how to be able to mute/unmute the calls from another app (mortscript) in order to eventually create an ad-hoc music-on-hold function. ;-)
Thanks
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Yes, that is how this version of the program works. When it starts, it will detect if a call is in progress. If so, it will toggle the mute button and then exit.
v2 is the one that stays resident to eliminate the delay caused by the program initializing. But it only stays resident if it can detect the hardware button used. Otherwise, it functions just like this version.
While writing v2, I found a couple bugs in this version. One being that the setting for button IDs is ignored. So if you need to change button IDs, get MobileMute_v2
Good Luck,
Jay

How to map a function for the headset stereo button?

Does anyone know if it is possible to asign a function to the stereo headset that comes with the package of the HTC TyTN II?
If I press and hold that button in the stereo (the button used to receive/end calls) then the program Voice Commander is launched, as a default function I guess. But, what if I want to change this and buy pressing-holding I want to run another voice control program instead, like, let's say: Vito Voice2GO?
How can I map such a thing to the stereo headset button? Is that possible?
Thanks in advance

uuuyep said:
Does anyone know if it is possible to asign a function to the stereo headset that comes with the package of the HTC TyTN II?
If I press and hold that button in the stereo (the button used to receive/end calls) then the program Voice Commander is launched, as a default function I guess. But, what if I want to change this and buy pressing-holding I want to run another voice control program instead, like, let's say: Vito Voice2GO?
How can I map such a thing to the stereo headset button? Is that possible?
Thanks in advance
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Have you tried changing the top left hardware button for 'voice command' (in settings - buttons) to 'Vito'? I wouldv'e thought this would do it.

Hi Leoni1980
I thought same, thinking about the fact that "voice command" is asigned to the top left hardware button (as well as "record" soft is asigned to that button). But I don't have that button mapped to the default soft. I have this button maped to TaskSwitcher (pressing) and to HTC ActionScreen soft (pressing and holding). So, fallowing this idea, when I press and hold the headset button, it should launch the HTC ActionScreen soft, as you also think it would if I map it to eg. Vito', but it doensn't. It keeps on launching the "voice command soft". Strange thing... It's like by pressing and holding the headset button it is "calling" directly the exe of "voice command", or that there is no a similar (analog) button for the headset button on the device and it sends predefined independent instructions. I have no idea (?)
It would be great if it is possible to remap it to the preferred soft...
Any other idea, please.
Thanks!

Solved mapping an app to the wired headset stereo button
Solved the problem! Now pressing and holding the button in my wired headset it is launched VITO VoiceDialer as I wanted, (and probably with the same procedure the button of the wired headset can be mapped to launch any other app, although I only tested with VITO VoiceDialer, for now...).
I just edited the Registry trying to "adapt" and idea that I found in this forum here Under the title: "MS Voice Command activation from BT headset"
Interpreting that great hack, I thought that one can also make it work for the porporses I posted up here. And it did work like a charm! I needed so much this solution... So I'm glad to post it here below, to make the way shorter for others that may need this help as much as I did.
This is what was done:
1- Open a registry editor
2- Went to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\VoiceCommand
3- I modified the default string marked "path", in my HTC TyTN II it was the following:
\ProgramFiles\Cyberon\VoiceCommander\VoiceCommander.exe
And I changed that for:
\ProgramFiles\VITO\VoiceDialer\VoiceDialer.exe (that's the path where I previously had installed VITO VoiceDialer).
4-Press "Done" and then "Yes" in the warning pop up dialogue box...
5-Then I just pressed/holded the button on my wired headphones and the program was launched smoothly!
I hope this can be useful