iCaller - simple CallerID app - alpha version 0.1.0.3

[truburt]

iCaller v0.1.0.3 alpha

Simple CallerID application which extends system default Incoming Call screen with full-sized pictures, additional contact information and fully customized interface.

Currently, it is an alpha version, which means that it may contain bugs and do not work correctly on some devices. Please give me the feedback, I'll be fixing issues.

You may get it also at my new home site

Features:

- Lightweight
- Expands default incoming call screen without affecting its behavior
- Full-sized contact picture
- Pictures can be stored on a Storage Card or in Pocket Outlook database
- Picture can vary for the same contact depending on its phone number (just name the picture with a number, e.g. 5554433.jpg)
- Customized interface based on HTML (using system HTMLView control, thanks for idea goes to mrproper)

ToDo:

- Screen lock functionality
- Speed improvements
- Bugfixing

Instructions:

- Unpack contents of the archive in a folder on your device, e.g. \Program Files\iCaller (do not forget to copy zlibce.dll too!)
- Check settings.ini - it is configured for English version of Windows Mobile OS, you may need to replace sSysCallerWndTitle option from 'Phone - Incoming...' to your localized name of system default Incoming Call window
- Launch iCaller.exe

For detailed instructions refer to readme.html

Note!

Stop and restart iCaller each time you modify the settings.ini file!

 

[wapvirus]

Thanks will test with manila about time just a simple fullscreen caller

Does not work with manila 2D as the manila caller id cuts Icaller out also the call delay is much worse on my 5-6 times before ring is herd ?

 

[truburt]

Thanks will test with manila about time just a simple fullscreen caller

Does not work with manila 2D as the manila caller id cuts Icaller out also the call delay is much worse on my 5-6 times before ring is herd ?

Haven't tested with Manila yet. Probably it will require modifying sSysCallerWndClass and sSysCallerWndTitle options in settings.ini to properly hide Manila CallerID. I'll investigate the delay issue too. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[bluemetalaxe]

mmh, this is a feature that is build in s2u2 allready (runnes on any device, fullscreen), so where is the different if this is ready?
So this might only be usefull if there is really someone out there who does not use s2u2 , (maybe throttlelock users)

 

[truburt]

mmh, this is a feature that is build in s2u2 allready (runnes on any device, fullscreen), so where is the different if this is ready?
So this might only be usefull if there is really someone out there who does not use s2u2 , (maybe throttlelock users)

In fact, I've installed S2U2 and uninstalled it two days after, didn't like the weight and functional overload. So it's up to users to decide

 

[kwoodall]

In fact, I've installed S2U2 and uninstalled it two days after, didn't like the weight and functional overload. So it's up to users to decide

Not to forget that iCaller works usefully on Smartphones whereas I, for one, have never gotten anything working with S2U2 on a Smartphone. Plus it's lightweight and since you're using the HTMLViewer that means it's also pretty configurable.

I've got a few ideas myself on themes for it...!

Kermit Woodall
Managing Editor
GadgetNutz.com

 

[kwoodall]

I assume you can put this in the startup drawer/folder or put a .lnk to it there to start this everytime the phone starts?

Kermit Woodall
Managing Editor
GadgetNutz.com

 

[m.schmidler]

You say its customizable with graphics..Is this a whole skin/theme ability or just replacing already existing files ?
And is it possible to have gfx for tapped state as well ? And transparent PNG files ?
If so, I would be really interested in skinning it (once its stable and fast ^^).

And, maybe I get this wrong but what do you mean by "screen lock functionality" ?? Sounds like S2U2

regards,
Martin

 

[bluemetalaxe]

mmh, its lightwight, of course because it has not much functions, so wait two weeks and we will see because it seems that there is a lock function coming too
The other thing is that you need this and a screenlocker application and a volume control application and and and. with s2u2 you can disable parts of programm. Just my thoughts about another calleer iD.
But maybe usefull for non touch devices or other lockers, as i said.

hey Schmidler, Oesterreich gehoert wieder zu Deutschland *kleiner Spass aus Bayern

 

[vgandoff]

Running it on ATT Tilt, stock 6.1 rom, with HTC Home Plugin. Works great so far. I like the HTML layout, it can be customized quite easily.

I have been looking for something like this for a while now, I'll test some more and report back.

 

[m.schmidler]

yes, S2U2 already got a lot of functionality, but its true that it´s memory intesive.

[OFF-TOPIC] @bluemetalaxe: xD ja klar, Deutsches Reich nichwahr kennst ja hoffentlich http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGPGSyCreJA [/OFF-TOPIC]

 

[S.V.I]

athis is exactly what I have been looking for for a long time!!!
огромное спасибо!

Going to try on my wizard to see how it works. hopefuly it will rescale my outlook contact photos to something more reasonable.


edit:
Here is a smaller picture for the no caller id.
it is saved as a 2color png in 8bits
weighs less than a kb as oposed to the 7kb in the one you posted.
(This should make a lot the difference with speed as well)

 

[pilgrim011]

mmh, this is a feature that is build in s2u2 allready (runnes on any device, fullscreen), so where is the different if this is ready?
So this might only be usefull if there is really someone out there who does not use s2u2 , (maybe throttlelock users)

I'm not using S2U2 or ThrottleLock, and I do find this application could be very useful.

 

[nir36]

In fact, I've installed S2U2 and uninstalled it two days after, didn't like the weight and functional overload. So it's up to users to decide

i have to agree with you.. S2U2 is heavy and pointless for some people. i don't use it and nor need it. I'll be using iCaller, no doubt about it.
thanks

 

[S.V.I]

I'm not using S2U2 or ThrottleLock, and I do find this application could be very useful.

I think that the big difference is that it is so lightweight.
You can have as many pictures as you want for your people on storage card without making PIMVOL as huge as mine (1.5mb) and only for few contacts!
can you immagine if I had pictures for ALL of my 200+ contacts??? that would probably add up to 5mb!

 

[lsherif]

Hi Burt,
Installed on my HTC Touch on program files , but still getting the small screen with the picture on the background.
How do i get rid of the small old screen showing the number & get only the new full screen.

thx.

 

[S.V.I]

here is what happened on my wizard:
installed ran testcalled from a friends phone.

at the top of the screen I got 3 pictures (same ones from my outlook. under it the blue screen. under that the standard windows mobile bubble.

I think that there needs to be some kind of a scaling engine for outlook photos. at least double size. and the background needs to change from the scarry blue to a black or very dark grey.

looking forward to an update. thanks for trying to tackle a problem that many cant seem to care about

 

[Genius2000]

iCaller v0.1.0.2 alpha

many many thanks for sharing this useful application, I attach italian.lng (rename .txt in .lng) for Italian users.

I'm trying to change the font size in default theme to have it bigger, but I don't know which value I have to write instad of "{ font-size: large; }"

Thanks in advance.

Ciao, Andrea

 

[Genius2000]

many many thanks for sharing this useful application, I attach italian.lng (rename .txt in .lng) for Italian users.

I'm trying to change the font size in default theme to have it bigger, but I don't know which value I have to write instad of "{ font-size: large; }"

Thanks in advance.

Ciao, Andrea

I just found how to change the font size "{ font-size: 180%; }", now I would like to change also the font color, any hint?

Ciao, Andrea

 

[nir36]

here is what happened on my wizard:
installed ran testcalled from a friends phone.

at the top of the screen I got 3 pictures (same ones from my outlook. under it the blue screen. under that the standard windows mobile bubble.

I think that there needs to be some kind of a scaling engine for outlook photos. at least double size. and the background needs to change from the scarry blue to a black or very dark grey.

looking forward to an update. thanks for trying to tackle a problem that many cant seem to care about

this is exactly what happened to me