I'm asking on behalf of a friend, and don't have direct access to the phone to diagnose the problem, so I thought maybe asking here would help. My only information was that their friend was trying to set a custom ringtone (downloaded via Zedge) on their Motorola Atrix (didn't specify whether 4G or HD, I'm only presuming it's a newer phone). However, rather than the ringtone actually playing when someone calls, it just announces the name of the caller instead, with no ringtone otherwise.
Any ideas?
Must have voice read out active or something. My ring tones work fine.
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deeje00 said:
Must have voice read out active or something. My ring tones work fine.
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Is there any way you can walk me through how to disable that? I'm sort of doing this long-distance, the person I'm helping is in Texas while I'm in Georgia currently. They're either new to their phone or just new to smartphones in general. Since my only phone is an iPhone currently (and my prior Android was a Captivate), I don't know the ins-and-outs of Motorola's phones. I assumed maybe it was a "drive mode" or something like some of the older phones had.
Aha, I think I found it: "Menu > Call Settings > Caller ID Readout > Ring Only," if I've done my research right. Thanks, though.
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Hey,
Anyone currently use a Blacklisting app that blocks incoming numbers that you can program in there that has had success? I see a few of them out there on the market but I am not sure which one is the best. Anyone have experience with these sorts of apps that could suggest one? (T-mobile n1 on 2.2)
I've seen that cyanogenmod includes one if you look under call settings.
Haven't gotten the chance to try it, as I don't get many calls these days.
iPhone had the iBlacklist that was real nice.
Wish there was something cheap/free similar to that.
Of course you can already do that to contacts you have in the stock ROM, I suppose you want to do it to non-contacts..
I've blocked my dumbass car loan folks, as they call to remind me a payment is due starting 5 days before and then call 2-3 times a day if I'm late. Unfortunately I still get voicemails.
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Of course you can already do that to contacts you have in the stock ROM, I suppose you want to do it to non-contacts..
I've blocked my dumbass car loan folks, as they call to remind me a payment is due starting 5 days before and then call 2-3 times a day if I'm late. Unfortunately I still get voicemails.
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Haha more or less same situation. Tried the one with CM, so far so good
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I use extreme call blocker for that purpose. It has a lot of other features, but I don't use them, so I can't say how well they work. but they are only useful if you are trying to hide calls and texts
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I use extreme call blocker for that purpose. It has a lot of other features, but I don't use them, so I can't say how well they work. but they are only useful if you are trying to hide calls and texts
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Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Chopes said:
Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Again, the build-in functionality to block calls is built-in and "just works", never even know the call was placed.. Unless a voicemail is left, of course.
I use CallFilter from the market. It's free and will also block unknown/private numbers as well as those not in your contacts. I've been using it for months and love it.
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Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Sometimes I get a fraction of a ring, and the screen usually pops up, but I like that it end the call with out sending them to voice mail
The numbers that I added to my blacklist prevent my phone from ringing. They go straight to voicemail. I don't even know I have a missed call until I look at my call log or they leave me a message. I love this app for the simple fact that I can block people who I hate and stupid people who like to play on my phone. There is also a pro version in the market as well.
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I use android firewall by lucky-dog xing...works perfectly. I'd never know they called if I didn't check the log, and it hangs up on then so you don't get voice mails.
SPC free from the market
I am just about to get one of these phones but was wondering if it has the ability to switch off calls/notifications at night between specified times?
I believe the S3 has blocking mode and iOs has Do not disturb.
If it doesn't have this ability are there any apps on the play store that people could recommend that would do this?
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Llama location profiles will do the trick. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama
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Llama location profiles will do the trick. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama
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Thanks I will check that out, so it doesn't do it natively then?
If it does, then it's very well hidden. i can't find such option.
I am using this Ringer Volume for years and it never failed.
Easy, simple and versatile.
There is an app in the play store called SEER that works like a charm.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.systemxstudios.seer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zeXN0ZW14c3R1ZGlvcy5zZWVyIl0.
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I am using this Ringer Volume for years and it never failed.
Easy, simple and versatile.
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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That's an unethical practice disturbing an employee while on his sleep considering the fact that it's not already work hours. lol! You should know your rights! You deserve a healthy living still you know haha!
Anyways I'm not sure about the HTC One... Don't have it yet but on past HTC Devices there's this feature called Smart Group... You could assign contacts on that group and add options on it like the notification settings for each particular group. And yeah you can configure it to be silent on a specified time or switch ringtones on specified times also.
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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If you want some serious automation, check out Tasker.
It s not free, and not easy to get used to, but with some perseverence it can do just about anything.
The easy stuff is shutting radios and volume off between hours. Also simple to nominate a specific contact so that person can still make your phone ring.
With some practice you'll get it automatically muting your phone when you walk into your favourite cinema.
Or adjusting settings depending on battery levels.
Or turn your wi-fi on when you get home.
Or waiting until you are on a certain part of your drive home from work and text the wife to say you are on the way, and to get dinner ready! :laugh:
Check out some of the pre-made "recipies" others have made for Tasker than you can download and import...
http://tasker.wikidot.com/profile-index
Nevermind thought it had a night mode it doesn't
Or another suggestion would be BusyMe all it does it set times to silence your phone. Very simple and work perfect. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fernandodunn.android.busyme.lite
I use an app called power schedule basic which does this as well and is very customisable. You can use it to set silent mode at night, wifi on and off schedules, ring profiles and other stuff.
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Wow thanks for all the suggestions, I checked out Tasker, it looks mega complicated though, I also tried Llama which seems to be good as well, any other suggestions?
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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Llama does.
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ntemples1 said:
Wow thanks for all the suggestions, I checked out Tasker, it looks mega complicated though, I also tried Llama which seems to be good as well, any other suggestions?
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I think Tasker is overkill (doesn't mean it's bad). I can't judge is functionality but it's just too much work to accomplish simple things. That's why I settled for Llama.
Some ideas, maybe the best if we can accepnt call from some group of contacts such as favorites...
Any idea?
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Some ideas, maybe the best if we can accepnt call from some group of contacts such as favorites...
Any idea?
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Llama allows you to put your phone into quiet mode but still let calls ring your phone but only from specified contacts. It's not as simple as just selecting your favorites group but you can select allowed contacts.
The reason I sought this specific app was due to Smart Actions on my Razr HD. I loved it but found it was too limited. Llama fills in the gap.
Try I'm sleeping app in store.
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I'm using Tasker. I'm created two task - day and night. Tasker is simple and stable
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Hey guys--
I'm stumped on if this is possible, but I feel like my old Razr HD worked like this. If anyone has a way in the form of an app, Xposed module, etc, it'd be very appreciated.
Desired Behavior: Google Now should always speak to me, regardless of ringtone volume. She should be on her own separate volume control, or at least linked to media volume control.
Current Behavior: Google Now is linked to ringtone/notification/system volume. Since I almost always keep my phone on vibrate only, Google Now won't talk to me. Considering the point of touchless control, this is absolutely infuriating. I feel like I shouldn't have to be "that guy" that has his phone on full volume just to hear the Now voice.
There must be a better way! Who can help me out? Thanks!
I'm with you on this one, I keep my phone on silent all the time so I'd like that as well.
I've sent an email to Google, hopefully they will update that
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I guess empoweredh and I are the only ones that care about this? Lol
Come on guys, send Google feedback about this
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Apparently.
Tell you what....I'll start a bounty. $25 for an Xposed module or some other easy way to accomplish this. Basically anything that doesn't involve a custom rom or developer edition. If it can be done on a retail maxx in stock ROM I'll pay out. We'll see if anyone else wants to join/help.
Accidental duplicate post. Edited.
I think if enough of us complain Google will change it. Or they might change it on their own.
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I guess empoweredh and I are the only ones that care about this? Lol
Come on guys, send Google feedback about this
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Apparently.
Tell you what....I'll start a bounty. $25 for an Xposed module or some other easy way to accomplish this. Basically anything that doesn't involve a custom rom or developer edition. If it can be done on a retail maxx in stock ROM I'll pay out. We'll see if anyone else wants to join/help.
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Just wanted to see if this had reached a resolution. Also wanted throw my hat into the ring as wanting this.
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I'm pretty interested in seeing this done too. I haven't received my phone yet, I generally keep my phone on silent or vibrate while at work, and I know I will want to talk to Google - and hear Google's responses when my phone is in that mode.
I sent google an email as well. Hopefully something comes of it.
Agreed! Would love to see this too!
I've looked, but couldn't find, any kind of feature request page for google? Anyone know if there is one?
I am with you guys! Saw this thread and I had not notcied this before since I have it on full volume as of now.
Maybe use something like tasker to set the ringtone to a certain level when google opens?
I experienced a mute Google Now last night and was stumped. Now I see this thread and it all makes sense.
There is an Xposed module that unlinks the notification and ringtone volumes (link). I'm not rooted yet but someone could test which volume Google Now reacts to, so a least part of the problem gets fixed. And maybe ask the developer make an update that addresses that. Tasker is also a good idea, but more cumbersome. Could be a plan B.
I'll throw in 15$ to the bounty
Well I got it to work with Tasker.
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task:
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Google
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Voice Search
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I put two ringer volume task because for some reason, when I open voice search it'll be identified as "Google" and vise versa.
Note: I used the Event as the First Context because for some reason I couldn't get the Application Context to work with Google and Voice Search.
I hope that helps some of you. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Well I got it to work with Tasker.
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task:
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Google
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Voice Search
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I put two ringer volume task because for some reason, when I open voice search it'll be identified as "Google" and vise versa.
Note: I used the Event as the First Context because for some reason I couldn't get the Application Context to work with Google and Voice Search.
I hope that helps some of you. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Does this also revert the settings back when you exit? I have limited knowledge of tasker but to me it doesn't seem like it would. Also if this one of the profiles that requires you to be rooted?
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No this should not need to be done through tasker. it should be part of the OS
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No this should not need to be done through tasker. it should be part of the OS
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I think we all would greatly prefer it be a part of the OS. That's doesn't mean we can't use a work around that was generously provided until it's fixed.
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garciaw said:
I experienced a mute Google Now last night and was stumped. Now I see this thread and it all makes sense.
There is an Xposed module that unlinks the notification and ringtone volumes (link). I'm not rooted yet but someone could test which volume Google Now reacts to, so a least part of the problem gets fixed. And maybe ask the developer make an update that addresses that. Tasker is also a good idea, but more cumbersome. Could be a plan B.
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expanded/seperated volumes using gravitybox and it seems to be linked to the notification volume
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Does this also revert the settings back when you exit? I have limited knowledge of tasker but to me it doesn't seem like it would. Also if this one of the profiles that requires you to be rooted?
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My original tasker will not revert to the original ringer volume.
Also, I'm pretty sure this particular task does not need root access.
New code with Ringer Volume being set back to original:
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task Gnow:
If %WIN ~ (matches) Google
Variable Set: Name: %PREVOLR to %VOLR
Ringer Volume: Level 6
Wait: 10 minutes, Until %WIN !~ Google
Ringer Volume: %PREVOLR
Task Gvoice:
If %WIN ~ (matches) Voice Search
Variable Set: Name: %PREVOLR to %VOLR
Ringer Volume: Level 6
Wait: 10 minutes, Until %WIN !~ Voice Search
Ringer Volume: %PREVOLR
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Event contexts do not have exit tasks, so just add the Gnow task and then Gvoice task to the Event.
Normally the Ringer Volume Action will only display a slid-able bar to change the Ringer Volume.
Go into Tasker > Preferences
Make sure beginner mode is off
Go back into the Ringer Volume Action settings, and press and hold the "Shuffle" icon and then release after a bit.
This will change the slidable bar to a blank field.
Edit: fixedd!
Hope that works out better for you guys
I've been looking for a call/SMS announcement app (that will replace the ringtone) that will announce who is calling and texting. I've been using this app on my SGS5, but it doesn't seem to working with 5.0.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codeansoftware.callannouncer
Anyone else have other good options?
Thanks,
Subscribed. Would like to know too
I got the app above to work. Gotta make sure and install the Google text to speech app in order for it to work.
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Thanks!!
Grab Enhanced SMS & Caller ID+
Well worth the money, can announce pretty much any notification from any app and you can even get it to prompt for a voice reply (speech to text) to read the whole message etc. or even reply to it. Unparalleled support from Ed and constantly updated unlike lots of other apps. Used it for years and one of the best apps I have on my phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ekawas.blogspot.com
EDIT: Bu**er, did not realise how old this thread was lol
Hey guys,
Not sure if this is the correct place for this topic but it is in the help and trouble shooting portion. So a little back story for everyone.
I have not yet sideloaded 5.1.1, and I don't want to load on CM or anything other than a stock rom at this point, I will do that as soon as my device is totally paid off. Me and my father are starting up a business and we're using VoIP, and I have a number assigned. I don't want to bog down my phone, so I decided that I'd try to use the onboard SIP client that 5.1 has built in. I set my dialer to ask if I wanted to use my Sprint Network or if I wanted to route through the SIP server. It however doesn't ask, and just assumes that I'm making the call via sprint, thus dialing through sprint.
Does anyone have any idea on what's going on?
Sidenote: I've tried both on and off WiFi, no luck.
Update: I have finally sideloaded 5.1.1, and I still can't get the native dialer to call through my sip account.
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Update: I have finally sideloaded 5.1.1, and I still can't get the native dialer to call through my sip account.
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In the dialer, under settings/calls/calling accounts/make calls with/ask first & settings/calls/calling accounts/use sip calling/for all calls.
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In the dialer, under settings/calls/calling accounts/make calls with/ask first & settings/calls/calling accounts/use sip calling/for all calls.
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I already had all of that marked.
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I can tell you what did work. I reflashed my radio this morning. Now everything is working as it should.
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