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Text to Speech software?

Does anyone know of a text to speech software for Windows Mobile 5/6? I'm looking for something that will read e-mail out loud.

Voice Command 1.6 will read email headers.

Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.

As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye

hi guys for those who don't know voice command 1.6 read text body message
go to settings then email then option then uncheck high importance only
and voila it will read each sms when they come !
;-)
ethan.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial

Palmchen said:
and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial
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I saw this one but didn't know if it would read the e-mail from within Outlook or if I had to copy/paste the words into a document. If you still have it installed, could you let me know if you can tell it to read an e-mail from within Outlook? At the very least, open a message when it arrives then this program reads the message after you instruct it to do so?

Gboye said:
Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye
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Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.

ltxda said:
Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.
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I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.

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I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.
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Thanks. I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

I had been looking for something like this for some time. Well, thanks to this thread I have downloaded and tried it. Conclusion: very useful, though could be improved.
1. Voice quality is not very good.
2. Reads the emails and very accurate.
3. Functionally quite rich - though I have only tried reading emails as this is what I was after.
However, I havnt figured out how to read emails as and when they arrive. I seems tha I have to start the application to read the emails. If anyone has any ideas, please share them. Thanks

Digital.Diablo said:
As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.
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Hey I know this is several years later, but like me I bet your STILL using windows mobile ... so if so.... you need to look at this thread, post 8 in particular. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407630
the xda user posted a link to software (freeware) that will intercept incomming text messages and read them... EXACTLY what you were looking for. Now... if we could only find software that will take dictations and text them up for us freeing us from typing all the time.
Good luck peeps.

Freaking Voice Dialing....

I have tried searching, and haven't been having much luck.
With a phone as advanced as this, why is having voice dialing WITH voice-to-text recognition such an issue? My Verizon V710 had true voice dialing with back in 2004!
From what I've been able to garner, true voice dialing is pretty rare with the GSM market, but with a PPC phone, there should be some option.
Before the Tilt, my Blackberry Pearl had voice recognition, but it barely worked. What do I need to install on my Tilt (using the latest Dutty Tilt version TouchFlo ROM) to have this feature? It is beyond me why a phone nowadays would not have this feature....

Get microsoft voice command 1.6. It will let you run your whole by voice. Do a search and you might find a link.

i agree with angel-78. I'll add, if you act like that and dont want to ask questions nicely and dont care about your phone, maybe you should sell it and go find a more simple phone to use. this one sounds out of your league.

angel-78 said:
Get microsoft voice command 1.6. It will let you run your whole by voice. Do a search and you might find a link.
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Thanks for the reply. I did search, both with the forums search and using the Google "site:" function. No luck.
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i agree with angel-78. I'll add, if you act like that and dont want to ask questions nicely and dont care about your phone, maybe you should sell it and go find a more simple phone to use. this one sounds out of your league.
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I'm not sure what your problem is, but if you don't have anything to add, why don't you go take a long walk on a short pier. What do you want me to say... pretty please, with sugar on top?? If I was mad, it was quite obviously directed at the makers of an otherwise great phone/OS, but apparently your 2nd grade reading skills don't cut it when trying to extract such information from a post.
...and when did I EVER say I didn't like my phone? I think it is just RIDICULOUS not to have some sort of hands-free calling that doesn't require training. Every non-PPC phone I've owned within the past 3-4 years has had it. For a phone in this price range, it is absolutely inexcusable.
I do not need a more simple phone. It's not like it's a feature that is there, but I'm not able to figure out. It's just not there. But you probably wouldn't understand anyways.
There. Now you can say my post was other than nice. Retard.

wow yer an idiot.

kireol said:
wow yer an idiot.
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Hmmm, "you're" the one who can't spell "you're".... retard.
Thank God for the "ignore list".

Flapjack - I understand with and agree with your point. I don't know if it's a software or hardware issue but it seems that a voice recognition feature shouldn't be that hard to come by. I also have seen this technology at work on other phones, as with you, mostly Verizon Motorola phones. Seems odd that GSM phones wouldn't have the technology. Does anyone know why this limitation exists? To reiterate, I'm not talking about the voice recognition feature where you have to record your voice and use it as a tag. I'm talking about the enter-names-in-your-address-book-and-just-be-able-to-call-it-by-saying-the-name feature. I believe it's called SIND or Speaker Independent Name Dialing.
As with Flapjack, I'm not bagging on the phone. Mostly, I want to know why this technology is not available on phones like the Kaiser but exist on phones that are free with Verizon.

Was anyone able to trigger the Ms VoiceCommand from a Parrot kit ?
I have a Parrot CK3000 Evo, and the Kaiser won't launch the msvc invit
... while it does with a bluetooth heaset
At the opposite, my Blackberry 8820 works great...with the Parrot (else I still don't like Blackberry OS )
any idea?

Want voice dialing
I have also had it on my last 2 phones sony S710A and my old MOT V551. both GSM by the way. I have a hard time believing this phone would not have simple voice dialing. Does any one have a clear answer on this issue

The best voice dialing is Microsoft Voice Command v 1.6. I have used this on my Tytn and now Tytn II (Kaiser). Go to Handago.com and download and purchase this software. The accuracy is 95% and I have over 550 contacts. It also announces incoming calls by name (check the threads for a fix for WM6), can even read sms messages (careful who listens to these) and much more.
Best app on my Kaiser

Voice Command is the best retail package out there.
Voice Signal is much, much better than VC, but it's only OEM'd so you can't get it for the various Kaisers out there.

VoiceSignal doesnt seem to support as much spoken languages...

If MVC is so great, why is it not included as part of Windows Mobile? It doesn't make any sense...
Do any cell companies actually include the software in their ROMs? It would make a lot more sense for them to pay for bulk software and include it as opposed to us having to pay for it.
I mean, really... it's not like the voice recognition software that comes with other phones is free. They pay for it, we use it.

Voice command
I think voice command is not bundled with phones because of the few languages supported.
I'm italian and voice command is quite unusable.
I heard cyberion voice command support italian but I can't find it anywhere.
I agree with the first istance: it's very strange that a €800 windows mobile phone has not a voice recognition program. My old Nokia N70 does have and it works very very well.

It's the carrier/phone manufacturer's option to bundle VC, but MS is going to get their money out of someone for the software. For example, it's included on many Treo's, and I believe the Samsung i760 includes it. But then VZW or Samsung paid for that license and built the cost into the phone.

Well, the TILT does come with Cyberon Voice Speed Dial pre-installed. It works and not only allows voice speed dial, but voice launching of applications. MS Voice Command may be better, I don't know, haven't paid the money to try it.

Wish there was a way to select or adjust that synth/can voice. It's pretty rough.

Flapjack said:
Thanks for the reply. I did search, both with the forums search and using the Google "site:" function. No luck.
I'm not sure what your problem is, but if you don't have anything to add, why don't you go take a long walk on a short pier. What do you want me to say... pretty please, with sugar on top?? If I was mad, it was quite obviously directed at the makers of an otherwise great phone/OS, but apparently your 2nd grade reading skills don't cut it when trying to extract such information from a post.
...and when did I EVER say I didn't like my phone? I think it is just RIDICULOUS not to have some sort of hands-free calling that doesn't require training. Every non-PPC phone I've owned within the past 3-4 years has had it. For a phone in this price range, it is absolutely inexcusable.
I do not need a more simple phone. It's not like it's a feature that is there, but I'm not able to figure out. It's just not there. But you probably wouldn't understand anyways.
There. Now you can say my post was other than nice. Retard.
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Here's a link to The MSVC cab and the post it was on in the forum: http://www.sendspace.com/file/f48smf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337501&highlight=MSVC_US_PPC
I've attached the VibraSwitch which I used to map VC to my PTT button (button 6, no hold). Have fun.

Thank you so much!
It never even occurred to me to search for "MSVC". No wonder I couldn't find it!
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Here's a link to The MSVC cab and the post it was on in the forum: http://www.sendspace.com/file/f48smf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337501&highlight=MSVC_US_PPC
I've attached the VibraSwitch which I used to map VC to my PTT button (button 6, no hold). Have fun.
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awesome piece of software!
thanks alot man!
one question though, is it possible to map anything to the button on the handsfree? that's when i really need to use the voice command, when the phone is in the pocket and i have handsfree out. it would be little annoying having to take it out all the time to press a hard button.
any suggestions?

Are there any Standalone Answerphone Software's

Hi all,
due to the fact my provider has now started charging me for accessing voicemails and will not include voicemail access in my inclusive minutes I have turned off the voicemail answerphone on my t-Mobile MDA Vario III (Kaiser), what i'm looking for is a programto run on the PDA that will answer a call after say 45 seconds of ringing and act like an answerphone and record any messages direct to the PDA. I have searched for answerphone but without luck and the only program I can find via Google is iSecretary, but that aparantly isn't fully compatable with the Kaiser?. Has anybody got any ideas as to anything else available that will do this job, preferably free but if I have to pay for the ideal solution so be it.
Thanks
MI5

Sorry, did not read full post.

vip3r69 said:
Sorry, did not read full post.
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Very helpful, indeed...

htc_mi5 said:
Hi all,
due to the fact my provider has now started charging me for accessing voicemails and will not include voicemail access in my inclusive minutes I have turned off the voicemail answerphone on my t-Mobile MDA Vario III (Kaiser), what i'm looking for is a programto run on the PDA that will answer a call after say 45 seconds of ringing and act like an answerphone and record any messages direct to the PDA. I have searched for answerphone but without luck and the only program I can find via Google is iSecretary, but that aparantly isn't fully compatable with the Kaiser?. Has anybody got any ideas as to anything else available that will do this job, preferably free but if I have to pay for the ideal solution so be it.
Thanks
MI5
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I'm afraid there is no solution, because of the limitations of the Kaiser (and many HTC devices) with the incoming sound.... (mic only)
A workaround should be available in iSecretary, recording loudspeaker -> mic, but this application crashed a lot on my Kaiser so removed it...
Also because it is not a nice solution anyway...everybody can 'enjoy' the voice message.

Zoolooc said:
Very helpful, indeed...
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Sarcasm does not suit your hair style, I did say sorry.

vip3r69 said:
Sarcasm does not suit your hair style, I did say sorry.
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OK, I hurried myself to answer, it was still the leftover text making me think that the answer wasn't helpful, as seeing the thread's subject first made me hope to actually find something helpful (wondering why there isn't such an application anyway). Sorry.

Zoolooc said:
(wondering why there isn't such an application anyway). Sorry.
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because of the limitations of the Kaiser (and many HTC devices) with the incoming sound.... (mic only)

Optimistisch_nl said:
I'm afraid there is no solution, because of the limitations of the Kaiser (and many HTC devices) with the incoming sound.... (mic only)
A workaround should be available in iSecretary, recording loudspeaker -> mic, but this application crashed a lot on my Kaiser so removed it...
Also because it is not a nice solution anyway...everybody can 'enjoy' the voice message.
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According to iSecretary the TYTNII is only "half supported" but it looks it would do everything you want.
- lifts the handset automatically when the preset time expires;
- plays the file to the caller;
- records your caller's message within the limits of preset time and hangs up;
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(http://www.isecretary.net/about.php)

check your voicemail using a landline...

I guess i'll have to try isecretary and see if it does enough to get me going, unfortunatly checking voicemail via a landline is not an option in my situation.
Thanks for all the replies so far.
MI5

htc_mi5 said:
I guess i'll have to try isecretary and see if it does enough to get me going, unfortunatly checking voicemail via a landline is not an option in my situation.
Thanks for all the replies so far.
MI5
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just be prepared.... you will be disappointed...

I did try iSecretary and it worked on some of the calls, about 2 out of the 10 I made to my phone. And like "Optimistisch_nl" said: the callers voice is on loudspeaker while leaving the message. Also the message that I recorded to tell people to leave a message doesn't play either for the caller.
Sorry dude, I'm also still looking for something like this and will let you know if I find a solution.
# Zoolooc # Apology accepted and I also apologize for my remark.

vip3r69 said:
I'm also still looking for something like this and will let you know if I find a solution.
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You won't find a solution unless you buy e.g. a Nokia.....

Guys, ALWAYS check out the Wiki first. I've answered this very question at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/inde...nswering machine for Windows Mobile released!
(also see the group http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Audio and call recording, answering machines )
In a word: no, don't expect much - WinMo is, by default, pretty much useless when it comes to local (!!) nswering machines. Should you really need them, go for Symbian.

Optimistisch_nl said:
You won't find a solution unless you buy e.g. a Nokia.....
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Yup, it works wonderfully on my Nokias...

Optimistisch_nl said:
You won't find a solution unless you buy e.g. a Nokia.....
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I was also told that file sharing on WM is not possible by "CLEVER" people, but hypest told me that by setting up a ftp server on the ppc you could share folders that would be visible and able to be browsed by another ppc. Now if that is not "file sharing" then lets call it "sharing files". It works just the same as normal file sharing on Windows.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374249 )
Where there is a will there is a way.

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I was also told that file sharing on WM is not possible by "CLEVER" people
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You should have asked me I've even reviewed & thoroughly compared FTP clients (along with mentioning FTP servers) for Windows Mobile - search for example for 'vxFtp' in the Wiki.

Voice commander - Silencing it!

The HTC voice commander, is there any way to stop it repeating what you said after you've spoken someones name or the application to load?
cheers guys

Could be wrong here, but I think it is prompting you to confirm that it has interpreted your command properly.
When I am making a call, it won't proceed until I have said "yes" after it repeats the contact name.

Andehh said:
The HTC voice commander, is there any way to stop it repeating what you said after you've spoken someones name or the application to load?
cheers guys
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Start --> Settings --> Voice Command
(and FYI, it's Microsoft Voice Command, not made by HTC)

ok then cheers.
iv had a look under all the command settings and it doesnt say anywhere about turning the repeat off. With my command it beeps, then i say the name, then it calls. It doesnt wait for confirmation etc at all.

Doesn't cyberon have a program named voice commander?

I am fairly certain the original question was referring to Cyberon voice dialer. I don't think you would want to silence it since it is not always that accurate. It will repeat back to you what it "thinks" you said. This gives you the opportunity to cancel if it gets it wrong.
On the flip side, I discovered that if your phone is set to vibrate only, the speaker is turned off and the voice dialer is silenced... So there is at least one way to accomplish what you want.

My mistake, that does sound like Voice Commander. Not a big fan of that program...

Apologies guys, just checked the 'about' of it and it is Cyberon Voice Speed Dial.
Id still be interested in silencing it if anyone has any advice. I know its usefull hearing it back to you, but usually i say the name then lift my head to go about something else, only checking the screen top see if its a name iv had problems (voice) calling before.
That being said, are there any alternatives that are more popular? Iv had a bit of a look around but havnt found any other free programs that beat the standard voice dial.

Nothing free, but MS Voice Command is a good alternative. Cost's $40 or something like that but I am about to pull the trigger on it cuz Cyberon suks and has some kind of conflict with my bluetooth headset...

My vote goes to MS Voice Command also. I'm also rather fond of it repeating back to me what it's about to do, since it sometimes hears me wrong.

For people in the US on AT&T, the latest leaked WM 6.1 build has MS Voice Command integrated in to the ROM. Dutty used it as part of his Apr 09/16 release, so MSVC is already loaded and ready to go.

Is there a way to have the repeated command sent to the earpiece speaker rather than the speakerphone? I like to hold my phone up to my ear and forget sometimes as the speaker blasts away at my eardrum...

Been using it for a few days now and im starting to get used to the voice so guess ill just live with it.
Thanks for the help anyway guys

Anyway to change the voice that reads sms outloud?

You know the lady voice that announces when the battery is almost dead, when you get a text message and reads it to you and all the other stuff...is there any way to change that text to speech voice to a different female voice? I know there are several other voices that are available but not sure how it would be changed on wm 6.1

First off, what app is doing that for you?

huh???!!
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You know the lady voice that announces when the battery is almost dead, when you get a text message and reads it to you and all the other stuff...is there any way to change that text to speech voice to a different female voice? I know there are several other voices that are available but not sure how it would be changed on wm 6.1
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Are you sure your using a diamond for that? I have used a diamond for months now and have not discovered that feature!! please provide further details as to what device you have and which country bought in etc.
interesting....

I think I know what he's talking about, which is he has MS Voice Command installed.
As far as I know, it isn't possible to change the voices on MSVC but if anyone can prove me wrong please do, as I'd love a different set of voices as well

xavierdemon said:
First off, what app is doing that for you?
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He's talking about Voice Commander. When you receive an email / sms you can run it and say 'Read SMS' or 'Read Email' and it will read any unread emails /sms
Very handy, esp. when driving
I would also love to know how to change the voice though

xavierdemon said:
First off, what app is doing that for you?
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Voice Command located in settings menu.
RAF_SHC said:
Are you sure your using a diamond for that? I have used a diamond for months now and have not discovered that feature!! please provide further details as to what device you have and which country bought in etc.
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Come on now, of course I know what freakin' phone I'm using. That's like asking someone if they know what kind of car they drive and if they are sure about it.
Here's what you do to enable it:
Settings>Voice Command>
Check 'Enabled'
Check 'Messaging', 'Status' & 'Phone' boxes
The go to 'Notifications' and check 'Announce notifications through device speaker or wired headset only'
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Those directions above will read out loud the person calling you when you get a call, the person who sent you a SMS and what the SMS says, will read to you any email including the sender and subject line, but not the email and will also notify you when your battery is gonna die.
Trust me, it's a major attention-getter when your phone reads a text message to you when it comes in and people around you are like wtf was that. Plus it's great if you are lying in bed or something and your phone is across the room...you can hear what the message says and whether or not it's worth getting out of bed for. :-D
But anyway, if anyone knows how to change the voice please respond. Thanks!

Voice Command isn't installed on all Diamonds as standard and as I stated, there is no way to change the voices, I have searched for this myself before with no luck.

cool!
xavierdemon said:
Voice Command isn't installed on all Diamonds as standard and as I stated, there is no way to change the voices, I have searched for this myself before with no luck.
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This sounds like an excellent app! I tried locating it on my UK O2 spec diamond and could not find so if anyone has got a cab file please post. I will search google now and i'm sure i'll find it and post if no-one beats me to it.
Man i'm learning new sh!t about my phone everyday. Cheers guys i know i have not answered your question but you have helped me finding something new
nice one!

pretty sure you cant change the voice but i know there's a registry tweak to slow the voice down witch makes it easier to understand. I've just remembered I'm sure there's the tweak in Advance config hope this helps

yeah i have this enabled on my phone and its the best when your laying in bed and wonder if its worth looking at. I do wish it was a more sexier voice like sigourney weaver from planet earth, and a little slower would be nice. IT came stock on my sprint diamond fyi, im surprised other versions dont have it

I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?

ajbrickyard said:
I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?
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me too
and I can`t say anything to phone too!

I guess I'm missing it too because mine doesn't say anything.

ajbrickyard said:
I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?
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You don't have it setup correctly, that's why.
Go into Voice Command and do this:
- Check all the boxes you want to use this service. (Phone, Messaging, Status, Etc.)
- Highlight 'Messaging' then click on 'Options' button then UNCHECK 'High Priority Messages Only' and CHECK 'Announce New Messages'. Do the same steps for others like 'Phone' and 'Status' to change it's options. Make sure you highlight it first.
berserker said:
I guess I'm missing it too because mine doesn't say anything.
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Read my replies in this thread.

Don't have it neither on a 1.93 HTC ROM official
Seem to be cool to try... is it available ?
Ciao
Fred