Enabling PTT Funtionality in WM 6.1 ROMS

[Starzman1701]

I knw this maybe a VERY stupid question but can the PTT application and button be reenabled under any of the cooked rom's. I have done much Googling (MUCH) and except for CHANGEING THE PTT Key MAPPING and can't find any info or .cab file for enabling that function. Thanks all. Very long time reader but not poster since I like to figure stuff out on my own IF possible (lol)!

I tried this in general forum with no response. PTT works in 6.0 but it seems like all 6.1 ROM's have it disabled? Am I correct?

Simply, I need to use the PTT functionality but would like to use it combined with using 6.1 ROM's if i can...

[Calaelen313]

I've been looking for the same thing for a while yet. Seems like the only way to get it is to wait for an official ATT 6.1 ROM. I have hope for the new one that came out but haven't flashed yet.

[akadonny]

PTT is not in most roms, not just disabled. Kyphur was working on a cab for PTT a while back, but he stopped because of the lack of PTT users that were available to test.

[mchapman007]

PTT is not in most roms, not just disabled. Kyphur was working on a cab for PTT a while back, but he stopped because of the lack of PTT users that were available to test.

Poll results are trending toward the same; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381104

Not a lot of interest in PTT

[Calaelen313]

I would agree that most people do not need or want PTT, but there are a few of us that do, and I can confirm that the new ATT 6.1 test ROM does, in fact, include PTT so there is finally an option for those few of us.

[Laurentius26]

Maybe a stupid question but what does PTT do?

I would agree that most people do not need or want PTT, but there are a few of us that do, and I can confirm that the new ATT 6.1 test ROM does, in fact, include PTT so there is finally an option for those few of us.

[Starzman1701]

Thanks all for your fast responses. I am also one of the few to utilize PTT for personal and work. I also just in the last 5 min also confirmed that the 6.1 Test AT&T Beta does have PTT and does function good. But to be able to install a cab so we can utilize it in all kaiser rom's would be great. Will keep on reading and checking and posting more!!! Its a good feeling to not feel alone in this kaiser universe lol...

Starzman :D

[xtremdremz]

I too would like to utilize PTT feature I am installing the ATT Test Rom now and will see how everything works.

[XtreMe_G]

you can only use the ptt function in att based roms. no one has hacked the ppt function to be used in non-att roms.

edit:
@ Laurentius26
PTT=push to talk, basically a walkie talkie like funtionality

[Laurentius26]

Aha... that sounds cool!

I will look into this soon as I finished my ROM.

you can only use the ptt function in att based roms. no one has hacked the ppt function to be used in non-att roms.

edit:
@ Laurentius26
PTT=push to talk, basically a walkie talkie like funtionality

[akadonny]

I knw this maybe a VERY stupid question but can the PTT application and button be reenabled under any of the cooked rom's. I have done much Googling (MUCH) and except for CHANGEING THE PTT Key MAPPING and can't find any info or .cab file for enabling that function. Thanks all. Very long time reader but not poster since I like to figure stuff out on my own IF possible (lol)!

I tried this in general forum with no response. PTT works in 6.0 but it seems like all 6.1 ROM's have it disabled? Am I correct?

Simply, I need to use the PTT functionality but would like to use it combined with using 6.1 ROM's if i can...

Try this cab and let me know if it works. It should assing PTT to the PTT button.

[UnicornKaz]

why do some post "suggested" that this is free ??? ( just install & use/test ...etc ) ... ??? :confused:

while this post by "mchapman007" with info from the WIKI suggested that it's a subscription based service ??

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381104

I tend to believe it's a subscription service ... because if it were free, the phone company could be losing some money ... :confused: :p

and how do you initiate a conversation ??? ( privacy ?? ) ... or does one talk and evryone within range can listen in like walkie talkie ??

here in Canada, we have "TELUS/MIKE's network" ... they have their own phone type and service specifically for that purpose, gears towards business/industrial ...etc

[akadonny]

UnicornKaz, PTT is definitely not free. Push to Talk is a service that AT&T provides for around $10 a month. Official Tilt roms have it assigned to 40C6 or the PTT button. I personally don't use it, but I think it's a lot like Nextel/Sprint's walkie talkie service.

I think because it's an AT&T only service and not many people use it, no chef puts it in their custom roms. I haven't seen to much demand for it.

By the way, anyone try my cab? Does it work? I see 2 downloads so far...how about some feedback. :)

[Laurentius26]

It would be cool to have a kind of VOIP walky talkie.

My girlfriend and I are having both a Kaiser :D:D

UnicornKaz, PTT is definitely not free. Push to Talk is a service that AT&T provides for around $10 a month. Official Tilt roms have it assigned to 40C6 or the PTT button. I personally don't use it, but I think it's a lot like Nextel/Sprint's walkie talkie service.

I think because it's an AT&T only service and not many people use it, no chef puts it in their custom roms. I haven't seen to much demand for it.

By the way, anyone try my cab? Does it work? I see 2 downloads so far...how about some feedback. :)

[Gimik]

I've never used the service before, but I'll give it a shot when I get to work. a couple of us are on ATT.

[mchapman007]

A little something from AT&T;

http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/solutions/push-to-talk.jsp
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/swf/push_to_Talk/business.html

As mentioned above, this service is not free.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381104

[Gimik]

It looks like the PTT cab removed the PTT button from the buttons menu? Is that by design?

[akadonny]

It looks like the PTT cab removed the PTT button from the buttons menu? Is that by design?

Not sure if I'm understanding you right, but if you already had PTT why did you install my cab? The cab installs correctly (make sure you reboot after install) and runs the program (you will get a prompt warning you that you will be charged). Just don't know if you can communicate through it (any results? anyone?).

[Starzman1701]

Just got online. Trying cab file now.... will be bacj

[Starzman1701]

Not sure if I'm understanding you right, but if you already had PTT why did you install my cab? The cab installs correctly (make sure you reboot after install) and runs the program (you will get a prompt warning you that you will be charged). Just don't know if you can communicate through it (any results? anyone?).

Works great on 2 HTC ROMS except for sound effects... Looking into that now.... Thank u so much...

[Gimik]

Not sure if I'm understanding you right, but if you already had PTT why did you install my cab? The cab installs correctly (make sure you reboot after install) and runs the program (you will get a prompt warning you that you will be charged). Just don't know if you can communicate through it (any results? anyone?).

no, I'm running one of Dutty's ROMs, so I didn't have PTT. I was just thinking if I want to reassign the button (button 6?) to something other than PTT, it's not in the button menu anymore.

No worries though, I still haven't tried it out yet.

[akadonny]

Works great on 2 HTC ROMS except for sound effects... Looking into that now.... Thank u so much...

love getting feedback. lets me know something's wrong. try this one. I may have had the sound files in the wrong location in that first cab.

Gimik, just installed it myself and the button is still there. No reason my cab would remove 40C6.

Edit: Removed attachment. My first cab definitely has the sound files in the right location according to initflashfiles

Directory("\Windows\PTT"):-File("Floor_Control.wav","\Windows\Floor_Control.wav")
Directory("\Windows\PTT"):-File("Floor_Release.wav","\Windows\Floor_Release.wav")
Directory("\Windows\PTT"):-File("ptt_alarm1.wav","\Windows\ptt_alarm1.wav")

Starzman, can you tell me if the sound effects you're missing are any of the wav's I've attached?