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[Q] Send/receive SMS via computer ?

Hey guys,
I have SGS2, and I wonder if there is some application that will show me notification when I receive sms on my computer, and I should be able to reply to it from computer too ? I tried "Remote Notifier for Android" from market, and at first glance it looks really nice, but sms notifications doesnt work, and I cant reply to sms via computer aswell. Is there some other app which can do this ?
NOTE: I dont want web-service based apps, that require me to have service started on my phone and to connect through browser from my computer, I want standalone app that communicates with phone through wireless, just like Remote Notifier.

try MightyText.
not sure if it is out of beta yet but it does works. you just need to log in to your gmail account.

DeskSMS

LuffyPSP said:
try MightyText.
not sure if it is out of beta yet but it does works. you just need to log in to your gmail account.
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Confirming LuffyPSP.
MightyText works!
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cool. glad it working out for ya.

Both of this apps require me to stay logged in browser in order to see notification when I receive sms

reiser said:
Both of this apps require me to stay logged in browser in order to see notification when I receive sms
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True. I guess it is because of the fact you can't 'push' that data to a pc. I believe there's an app needed (like the plugin for the MightyText app) to 'convert' that data to make it 'recognizable' (the data between pc and phone).
Notifications can't be pushed. Only the data itself.
So i believe, what you are looking for, doesn't exist (yet).
Can someone confirm?
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i think yes, it does not exist yet. but many people satisfied with how MightyText works if you follow from the first Beta release. i think many people actually find this type is already convenient so far, instead of how you asked. maybe not yet. you can try PM the dev and state your suggestion/opinion maybe.

Remote Notifier for Android does the exact thing I need, except its stopped developing and some features dont work. I searched yesterday alot to find some similar app, but no success.
@LuffyPSP
I already discussed with one of colleagues, and will start developing it in next few days.

I think MyPhoneExplorer might be able to do what you ask. You might wanna give it a try!

Maybe it can, but MPE requries phone to be connected with USB

Can't add contacts

Hello. For some reason I can't add contacts anymore. When I press "add contact " is comes up with a blank screen with "save" at the bottom but no form to add the contact. It also does it if I try to add a number from the dialer as a contact. Thanks for your help.
BTW new android user coming from blackberry
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Did you either freeze or uninstall AT&T address book? You need this to add contacts.

yes, that was it. however when I try to restore it, it doesnt seem to be working it just says "restoring app + data" and the status circle just goes around and around. been doing this like 10 mins now.
Any suggestions?

skywalker26 said:
All I had to do to get TiBu working was change the app processing mode to auto, indirect. Then I just disabled the USB debugging warning (it says recent versions of su don't need USB debugging enabled).
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wow this forum doesn't allow post just a quite from another post...it require you type something 10 characters long...ooookkkk....

Samsung DIVE?

i created a Samsung account out of curiosity about some of the features offered. One of them is remote control services where you can track your S3 from any browser, or lock your phone remotely. In the set-up instructions it says once you've created a Samsung account you can then enable remote control in the settings menu:
To use the SamsungDive service, the Remote Controls of the mobile must be enabled. Select "Settings > Personal > Security" from the main menu.
Select "Find my mobile > Remote Controls".
But no such option is available in my settings menu.
anyone have sucess with this?

seanvree said:
i created a Samsung account out of curiosity about some of the features offered. One of them is remote control services where you can track your S3 from any browser, or lock your phone remotely. In the set-up instructions it says once you've created a Samsung account you can then enable remote control in the settings menu:
To use the SamsungDive service, the Remote Controls of the mobile must be enabled. Select "Settings > Personal > Security" from the main menu.
Select "Find my mobile > Remote Controls".
But no such option is available in my settings menu.
anyone have sucess with this?
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Are you rooted?
If so, access the /system/csc/ and then open features.xml.
It has sections such as "Messaging", "Camera", etc. Look for "Settings" section and look for these lines:
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<CscFeature_Setting_DisableMenuFindMyMobile>false</CscFeature_Setting_DisableMenuFindMyMobile>
<CscFeature_Settings_FindMyMobile>true</CscFeature_Settings_FindMyMobile>
If you do not see those lines, add them and save it.
Reboot your phone and it should then be in the settings menu.
Enjoy!

uoY_redruM said:
Are you rooted?
If so, access the /system/csc/ and then open features.xml.
It has sections such as "Messaging", "Camera", etc. Look for "Settings" section and look for these lines:
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<CscFeature_Setting_DisableMenuFindMyMobile>false</CscFeature_Setting_DisableMenuFindMyMobile>
<CscFeature_Settings_FindMyMobile>true</CscFeature_Settings_FindMyMobile>
If you do not see those lines, add them and save it.
Reboot your phone and it should then be in the settings menu.
Enjoy!
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That's weird, I do have those settings, but I'm not seeing in in the settings menu? (see screenshot).

seanvree said:
That's weird, I do have those settings, but I'm not seeing in in the settings menu? (see screenshot).
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Are they set correctly though? (false/true)
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See attached screenshots.
That featured.xml is the stock default (disabled). Switching the true and false on the two enables the setting.
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Awesome! Worked. however, why is the Remote Controls option greyed out? (see screen shot).

seanvree said:
Awesome! Worked. however, why is the Remote Controls option greyed out? (see screen shot).
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Not sure.
I've never used it, I just know how to activate it in the menu lol.
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uoY_redruM said:
Not sure.
I've never used it, I just know how to activate it in the menu lol.
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Is yours greyed out?

seanvree said:
Is yours greyed out?
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The feature will not work regardless, the website doesn't register my device as having Remote controls enabled.

Did you get this to work? My Remote Controls option is greyed out also,plus the Remote Controls option at the top of the samsungdive.com is greyed out and can't be selected? I've logged in to both my samsung account and gmail account as requested. Anyone know why this is happening? or is it just that you can't use this function with the S3?

scubascuba3 said:
Did you get this to work? My Remote Controls option is greyed out also,plus the Remote Controls option at the top of the samsungdive.com is greyed out and can't be selected? I've logged in to both my samsung account and gmail account as requested. Anyone know why this is happening? or is it just that you can't use this function with the S3?
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The SGH-T999 is not supported by Samsung Dive yet, so you can enable the options on the phone but the website won't see your phone as enabled..

I have the same problem, I have enabled the remote control now and do not appear on the page of samsung dive. I have galaxy s3 i747 at&t.
How can I do??

Solution!
Hi. I had the same problem. Remote Controls toggle switch being greyed-out. The solution was to create a new samsung account that is the same as the google account on that phone. I hope this helps you!
- Vittorio

[APP REMOTE CONTROLLER]Droid Controller - Control Phone Remotely via Text Messages

​
What is Droid Controller App ?
This app let you to control your Android device remotely via text messages.
Why Administrative Access?
Admin access gives you control over your device states and you may perform
- Remote Lock
- Remote Wipe
Why Root Access?
The phone system controls can be accessed only if you provide root access and it allows you to
- Remote shutdown
- Remote reboot
How SIM change watcher works?
If you turn on SIM change watcher, the app will note down your SIM number. So if the SIM is changed, the app will send mail/message.
How Wi-Fi state watcher works?
If its enabled, the app will send mail/message if the Wi-Fi network is changed.
Remote Actions:
1. Remote Shutdown
2. Remote Reboot
3. Wipe
4. Screen Lock
5. Call Forwarding
6. Stop Call forwarding
7. Get Location (GPS+ Network Location)
8. Activate Siren
9. Deactivate Siren
10. Change Master Code
In detail, If your master code is 'dollar' (without quotes) and you want to get your phones location from a remote distance, send text massage
dollar-getLocation
You can change the default codes and set yours.
Note: Standard disclaimer applies. Have fun!
The app works in perfect stealth mode and the remote commands wont be listed in your sms inbox unless you are using third party sms applications like goSms pro. So nobody knows you are controlling your phone from a remote distance!
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This isnt the right section,should be posted in Themes and apps section.

This is my first release in XDA. I read the sticky and since i built the app i posted there. never mind. silly me. thanks for moving it here.... This app should work, at least here

Thnx man, gonna try.
But doesn't it become not working when the sim is being changed, because then your number won't be active for your phone anymore? (Just a mind spin )
Cheers
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just enable sim watcher from alerts. You need to set a mob number/configure email to receive alerts. whenever u changes sim, at reboot the app checks for sim change. and if changed then it will alert you via sms/mail... try it... if u find bugs please report
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Disable AT&T Address Book

Hey Guys.
I just received my Optimus G Pro from the US. I have unlocked it and its working fine in the UK on EE. However when I open up contacts it keeps trying to load AT&T Address Book which is really annoying. I just press back and it goes back to the regular contacts menu, but is there any way of disabling it? I have managed to disable all of the other AT&T bloatware from the main application drawer. Any ideas?
Thanks.

Bilhouse said:
Hey Guys.
I just received my Optimus G Pro from the US. I have unlocked it and its working fine in the UK on EE. However when I open up contacts it keeps trying to load AT&T Address Book which is really annoying. I just press back and it goes back to the regular contacts menu, but is there any way of disabling it? I have managed to disable all of the other AT&T bloatware from the main application drawer. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Go in to your setting and under accounts and sync you can disable it. Its in the general section.
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nthknd said:
Go in to your setting and under accounts and sync you can disable it. Its in the general section.
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I don't see an option to disable that. If I click on it it opens up and wants to sync. Long pressing does nothing and there are no check boxes to uncheck.

Thanks but I tried that and there is no option to disable it. Is there any other way or will I have to root?

Bilhouse said:
Thanks but I tried that and there is no option to disable it. Is there any other way or will I have to root?
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I had the same problem, I ended up rooting and freezing all at&t apps with Titanium Backup, after that no more annoying at&t contact backup crap, or Drive Mode, or Navigator, etc.
Erik

Bilhouse said:
Thanks but I tried that and there is no option to disable it. Is there any other way or will I have to root?
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You can go into apps in setting then to Att address book and stop it from there too. On mine I can just tap Att address book in the sync area and the it opens up and then you can check it or not to stop the sync
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ricco333 said:
I had the same problem, I ended up rooting and freezing all at&t apps with Titanium Backup, after that no more annoying at&t contact backup crap, or Drive Mode, or Navigator, etc.
Erik
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Thanks. I guess I will have to root it. I feel sorry for you guys and all the crapware you have to put up with.

nthknd said:
You can go into apps in setting then to Att address book and stop it from there too. On mine I can just tap Att address book in the sync area and the it opens up and then you can check it or not to stop the sync
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Tried that just now and the option to disable is greyed out.

Bilhouse said:
Tried that just now and the option to disable is greyed out.
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Wow sorry man you may have to root it them and delete it or freeze it sorry I couldn't be more help.
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nthknd said:
Wow sorry man you may have to root it them and delete it or freeze it sorry I couldn't be more help.
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No problem. Thanks for your help.

Bilhouse said:
Hey Guys.
I just received my Optimus G Pro from the US. I have unlocked it and its working fine in the UK on EE. However when I open up contacts it keeps trying to load AT&T Address Book which is really annoying. I just press back and it goes back to the regular contacts menu, but is there any way of disabling it? I have managed to disable all of the other AT&T bloatware from the main application drawer. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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If you're rooted then you can always change the AAB.apk to AAB.bak with Root Browser (or any other root file explorer) and that'll disable it. I prefer this method to uninstalling just in case I need to do a software upgrade-it's easy enough to reverse without having to flash back to stock.

Bilhouse said:
Hey Guys.
I just received my Optimus G Pro from the US. I have unlocked it and its working fine in the UK on EE. However when I open up contacts it keeps trying to load AT&T Address Book which is really annoying. I just press back and it goes back to the regular contacts menu, but is there any way of disabling it? I have managed to disable all of the other AT&T bloatware from the main application drawer. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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After you get into your contacts, go into settings -> display options then scroll to the bottom and select customize. UNCHECK at&t address book. After that it shouldnt try to open it.
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If rooted do not uninstall de AT&T adress book. It is tied with the stock contac app. And if you do like i did in the past with at&t phones you will not be able to open the stock contac app. Your phone will say Apk not found. And then you will have to download a contac app like go contacs. It is best to just disable it. Very clever at&t with theyre crap.
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Bilhouse said:
Hey Guys.
I just received my Optimus G Pro from the US. I have unlocked it and its working fine in the UK on EE. However when I open up contacts it keeps trying to load AT&T Address Book which is really annoying. I just press back and it goes back to the regular contacts menu, but is there any way of disabling it? I have managed to disable all of the other AT&T bloatware from the main application drawer. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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There are several options. The easiest thing is to make the root and then uninstall AT & T Address Book, all you do with Rom ToolBox. For the other applications. You just have to enter settings - Applications - All - Looking for the At & t and then: Force stop, turn off the notifications, delete the cache and then turn off. That's it!! It's that easy. If my information help you, just give clicking Thanks!

Other solution
I know this is an old post, but maybe someone know how can I remove the AT&T address book without rooting the device. Every time I'm on wifi or 3g and I open contacts this application opens first. It is extremely annoying. I just have an app from work which requires from device not too be rooted so I must find some other solution.
Thank you.

I never set mine up and it doesn't pop up. Maybe click through it without setting it up? There must be a way to do it because I haven't used root to force any of my AT&T apps. There's also an att address book options under accounts and sync. Maybe you can use that to stop it.
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ackliph said:
I never set mine up and it doesn't pop up. Maybe click through it without setting it up? There must be a way to do it because I haven't used root to force any of my AT&T apps. There's also an att address book options under accounts and sync. Maybe you can use that to stop it.
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Nothing works, those AT&T guys closed all the options I could think off. In accounts they doesn't have the option to stop it. BTW, I never set mine up as well. But every time I get into "contacts" it starts connection with the AT&T address book to give me instructions how to set it up. It is really, really annoying.
Thank you.

A little late, but...
On my LG G2, I cannot disable the AT&T address book, but I never see it or use it during normal use. The only time I see it is if I either look into the apps section (where it can be stopped, but cannot be disabled), or if I go into "Accounts and Sync", where is shows the accounts such as Google, Skype, etc. If I click on "AT&T Address Book" there, it opens and asks:
Do you want to sync this device with the contacts in your online AT&T Address Book?
I click on "No", and it says
Activate AT&T Address Book at a later date by simply selecting AT&T Address Book from the settings menu of your device address book.
I of course would never do that.

I found a menu yesterday with "hidden menus" app from the play store. Try dialing *#*#2666#*#* and setting "registration" to "completed". You might also tinker with those settings and see if it stops it.
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Thanks a million
ackliph said:
I found a menu yesterday with "hidden menus" app from the play store. Try dialing *#*#2666#*#* and setting "registration" to "completed". You might also tinker with those settings and see if it stops it.
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Thank God for small favors (and good info) this is the only thing that worked for me. I used to root and uninstall it or flash a dif. Rom. But I wanted the updates I missed and the future ones, so I flashed back to stock and of course got the cursed "you cant stop me, haha" ATT address book!!!