[Q] native sip voip on s2

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Hi all,
I've seen several questions without too many answers regards native sip use on the s2.
I've just purchased my s2 today and am totally lost with where to start to get native sip working.
I have had nokias for years and sip has been very easy and good.
I am not familiar with what appears needs for ROM apps prior to use of the native sip.
Could someone PLEASE outline the most up to date method of using native sip from a new phone perspective.
thanks

Hello,
Using the native sip client is pretty simple and, IMO, similar to what I have on my Nokia Phone. Here is what I did :
- configure SIP account
- chose option to chose between SIP or gsm on each call.
- call contact and when asked about SIP or gsm, choose SIP.

But there is an issue with native SIP calls using wrong microphone, see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1109962

Originally Posted by pierro78

Hello,
Using the native sip client is pretty simple and, IMO, similar to what I have on my Nokia Phone. Here is what I did :
- configure SIP account
- chose option to chose between SIP or gsm on each call.
- call contact and when asked about SIP or gsm, choose SIP.

But there is an issue with native SIP calls using wrong microphone, see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1109962

Hi and thank you for getting back.
I have read on this and other forums that Samsung galaxy s2 has intentlly left out the SIP option access on the phone.
I presume you have another phone type?
Apparently the gingerbread system has what you outline, but I've not got this option on my Samsung Galaxy 2s?

@gearo : I am using the Cognition ROM, which unlocks the SIP native client on my S2 (and also gives it a much better battery life ...)

Thank you very much for getting back as this looks like a "one fix" that I was looking for.
Cognition ROM?
I've read a bit about these ROM's.
Can't find summaries of what ones do what etc and the pro's n con's of each.
Is there such a thing?
If Cognition ROM fits my required bill given that apart from not having a native voip,( I thought I'd be happy to "play" with the stock phone), where am i able to get simple instruction on flashing the phone with the Cognition rom.?

Hi Gearo,

Sorry I don't know if there's like a "comparation table" for all the different GS II roms.

To install the Cognition ROM you first have to install the CWM tool. I did it by installing the ChainFire (CF-Root) kernel. Here is an easy guide to install CF-Root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 .
Then just put the Cognition zipped ROM on your phone and reboot in CWM mode.


About your PM question : sorry again, I haven't heard any news about a fix for the receiving end volume ... imo this makes calling with the native android sip client pretty useless ... you'd better be using csipsimple as they recommand in the SIP thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1109962

Same problem for me:

The steps seems clear to have native voip SIP client io ICS but.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1592890

but is there any cooked rom?

Thanks!

native voip

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I'm now using "paranoidandroid" (acka old D4) ROM.
Has native voip installed and does work !
I've done side by side comparisons with Csipsimple and the latter is by far better call quality including reception, echo, volume and clarity.... even on the standard csip settings.
I've gone looking for how to change codecs with the native installer but no luck... then again, csip simple still better with the standard codecs , even discounting G729 etc.
be pleased if anyone can get native working well as the csipsimple is STILL NOT AS GOOD AS MY OLD Nokia. humph !

I'm using resurection and the problem for me was that I didn't find the new configuration window place. Now is not in the regular call option insted is in the call menu (just the menu used press the numbers for the regular calls),... properties and then, the option to send and recevie voip calls. Native client have better quality for me but more battery consumtion to receive calls than CSIPsimple

settings

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Originally Posted by thctase

I'm using resurection and the problem for me was that I didn't find the new configuration window place. Now is not in the regular call option insted is in the call menu (just the menu used press the numbers for the regular calls),... properties and then, the option to send and recevie voip calls. Native client have better quality for me but more battery consumtion to receive calls than CSIPsimple

Did you find any fine tune settings such as codec setup etc as well as the obvious account settings?