New audio switch program for skype and others.

[MarceloFB]

This program is an evolution of the first I made. It will route the audio to the earpiece when an certain program is running.

I put the program here because I have test it in wizard, if people test this in others phones and it works, please post here and maybe move this this thread to an more "generic" forum.

the program MUST be under "\($program files)\audioswitch" folder, you must unzip the contents to this folder.



the configuration file (command.txt) is under this format:

1000
skype
fring
etc

the first line is the delay(in miliseconds) in witch the program will "look" if a program in the list is in the top level window, faster phone, smaller delays, I recommend 1000 ms.

the next 20 lines are the programs you want the audio to be routed to the earpiece(max 20 lines for now).

Again the program is under the "do it on your own risk" and "I am not responsible for anything" licence. And,of course, it is free!! Do not sell it!

It is manly intended for little expert users:), as it is still in "beta" fase, hehehe.

How it works:
the program runs in an eternal loop and look for the title of the current window that is displayed for the user in a time interval.
When the program mach the title window with one of the names user configured it it will switch the audio, when the program is not running anymore, the audio will swich back.

Do not launch two or more instances of the program at the same time, could really mess things up. -- se the forum (thanks tucahara)
To stop the program, u must use a process manager.

it would be good if someone could make a cab to install it. -- done see the forum (thanks tucahara)


this is still a beta, I intend to make ajustments as people give feedback.



Thanks,

hope u like.

-----first update---
now, an file called "audioswitch_error.txt" in the root directory will hold the error messages.

------------ List - Working ------------
wizard - I tested
P3301 or P3300 - I tested
att tilt - I tested
touch 3452 and 3450
touch dual
touch cruise
touch HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
BenQ E72
Titan --> see the forum

------------ List - NOT working ------------
T-Mobile Diamond
HTC Touch by Sprint
Samsung SGH-i780


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check the new thread at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502361
new aproach to do the switch and now open source, even with an class that others can improve and put in other apps...

Some people complain about me not openning the source of the app, I have just made this way because there was proprietary code inside and I had no time to rewrite it without the proprietary code.
I have made the best I could, and now I had some time and rewrite the app in open source, to those who only complain about it, get the code and make it better instead of complaining!

Thanks for all that encourage me to continue the work and helped the development.

will retire this project for while...

thanks u all.

[ejlmd]

On HTC Touch by Sprint (CDMA, also known as Vogue), audioswitch does switch the audio in the Skype 2.5 windows mobile PPC from external speaker to handset. Unfortunately, the microphone is then also disabled. I hope you'll be able to tweak your audioswitch to resolve this.

Thank you so much for developing this wonderful applet. I'm sure you will have the gratitude of many frustrated Skype windows mobile users.

[MarceloFB]

What really happens is that when the sound output is switched in some phones, the microphone gain changes too. This happens because the phone thinks it is a "normal call".
Most of the times the mic gain increases, but in your phone it must be decreasing. Try to figure out in registry where the mic gain controls are recorded and chage all of then to the same value. I had this issue with my P3301 and solved this way, but there is quite a time now and I do not remenber where are the reg keys to change, but I have found the information here in the forum.

I will try to figure out for other "hack" to solve this issue... thanks for reply.

[cheyenne]

doesn't work at T-Mobile Compact IV (aka Diamond)
Sound went to loudspeaker....
PS: fring last version working fine with sound at mine phone (without any additional programms). Sound is going to correct destination automatically

[ejlmd]

I just tried the latest version of Fring, which automatically switches audio to earpiece when call is connected.

The same issue occurs with the new Fring as I described above with your audioswitch program: I can hear audio through earpiece, but microphone doesn't work (or is inaudible).

I couldn't find a tweak or registry hack to correct this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[JKingDev]

Originally Posted by MarceloFB This program is an evolution of the first I made. It will route the audio to the earpiece when an certain program is running. I put the program here because I have test it in wizard, if people test this in others phones and it works, please post here and maybe move this this thread to an more "generic" forum. the program MUST be under "\($program files)\audioswitch" folder, you must unzip the contents to this folder. the configuration file (command.txt) is under this format: 1000 skype fring etc the first line is the delay(in miliseconds) in witch the program will "look" if a program in the list is in the top level window, faster phone, smaller delays, I recommend 1000 ms. the next 20 lines are the programs you want the audio to be routed to the earpiece(max 20 lines for now). Again the program is under the "do it on your own risk" and "I am not responsible for anything" licence. And,of course, it is free!! Do not sell it! It is manly intended for little expert users, as it is still in "beta" fase, hehehe. How it works: the program runs in an eternal loop and look for the title of the current window that is displayed for the user in a time interval. When the program mach the title window with one of the names user configured it it will switch the audio, when the program is not running anymore, the audio will swich back. it would be good if someone could make a cab to install it. this is still a beta, I intend to make ajustments as people give feedback. If someone like this program and wants to make an donation... https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...if%3aNonHosted Thanks, hope u like.

I have an idea. Rather than regularly polling to see what the current windows is, why not use a windows hook to monitor windows messages. When you see a message indicating a window has come to the foreground test it against your list of windows and enable/disable audio switch as necessary. Use SetWindowsHookEx and hook for WH_CBT messages. If you are unfamiliar with using SetWindowsHookEx I could supply you with the hooking code and all you would need to do is insert the code to check the window names, enable the audio switch, and disable the audio switch. Or you could send me the enable/disable routines.

Another tip, I noticed that skype places an icon in the notification area during a call. If there is someway of detecting the notification icon that could be another great way to trigger the switch.

Great program though. Works beautifully.

[ottie3]

OOOH

If this program works on the new BenQ E72 I'm getting in a couple of days I'll certainly donate!

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU

[baal_zebub]

hello,

it does not work on hermes (tytn).

by the way "troca2" does work on hermes! - maybe you guys want to work together?

[MarceloFB]

Originally Posted by baal_zebub hello, it does not work on hermes (tytn). by the way "troca2" does work on hermes! - maybe you guys want to work together?

hehhehe, I made troca2, I will see if the switch code is the same or if I have made some mistake...
are u sure you have put the program in the correct directory?? I will make some modifications to have an error feedback. So u can see if something is wrong...

[MarceloFB]

Originally Posted by JKingDev I have an idea. Rather than regularly polling to see what the current windows is, why not use a windows hook to monitor windows messages. When you see a message indicating a window has come to the foreground test it against your list of windows and enable/disable audio switch as necessary. Use SetWindowsHookEx and hook for WH_CBT messages. If you are unfamiliar with using SetWindowsHookEx I could supply you with the hooking code and all you would need to do is insert the code to check the window names, enable the audio switch, and disable the audio switch. Or you could send me the enable/disable routines. Another tip, I noticed that skype places an icon in the notification area during a call. If there is someway of detecting the notification icon that could be another great way to trigger the switch. Great program though. Works beautifully.

It is a good idea to use hook, I have not think of it!
I use a proprietary code included in a lib at the company I work for to make the "switch" but it is not different of what u find here in the forum.
Maybe we can make an effort to re-make it with hooks...