I tried the demo but wasn't able to send any messages from my 7650. It waits a while and then always says something about a java exception error. I tried via a dial-up gprs on my phone and through bluetooth (mRouter) which I use for lots of other things. No joy.
Send anonymous/fake sender id/flash SMS messages over GPRS
Just tried latest version as well. Still no joy.
What exactly is the exception? What network are you on?
Razvan
T-Mobile
The exception box doesn't stay on the screen for long. I'll try to make a note of it and post here shortly.
T-Mobile where? What country? Maybe someone on the same network as you can help you set up your phone.
Razvan
Error box dissapears so far. But this is what I could grab.
java.io.exception
status: = -20015
T-Mobile UK
I don't think there could be anything wrong with my phone. The GPRS works fine for lots of other things such as msn, irc, web browsing, emails, etc.
Ok, two things for you to check: firmware version on your phone (make sure it's 3.14 or newer). Second: try setting your gateway in the GPRS settings to 0.0.0.0. Let me know if it fixes the problem.
Razvan
Firware is v3.16, gateway is already set to 0.0.0.0
Anyone else on T-Mobile that has SMSXtender working? What GPRS settings do you use (if it works for you)?
Razvan
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There will be a release later next week that will probably include support for the Greek language.
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[quote="drazvan"]We have just released version 1.1.0 of SMSXtender
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So, does 1.1.0 also include support for the Greek language?
Currently I send sms with SMSXtender containing Greek chracters by first writing and converting the message on the PC with a little program I've made, then put the text in a txt file and send it to the phone (i.e. over BT). Then I paste the contents of the txt file in SMSXtender.
I must warn you of this: Sometimes the recepient receives the message with all the Greek characters (but just those) appearing as triangles. I've seen this sometimes happen with other sms gateways, too. I suppose some do not allow non-Latin character codes? As an example, smsdriver indicates that Greek characters are supported only by 2 of its Gateways.
I bought this great software yesterday!! And now I dont have any friends!
😃 😉
But drazvan, is it possible that SMSXtender could be symbian program (.sis). So then there would be larger message area where to write, like in 7650 normal SMS-program. And there would be differend folders like sent, draft, etc...
I am on T-mobile and have it working, I had the same error, all you have to do is, before you actually open the app (just highlight it) , go into settings and set the access point as none. Then when you attempt to send a message, it will ask you which access point to use, choose gprs. I dont know why but if you have gprs selected in 'access point' settings, then you get the error. 😃
Thanks KROSS! As for the Greek version, I didn't have time to implement it yet... it's been quite a whirlwind around here, this has been more successful than we ever dreamed of 😃 . I'm spending a lot of time each day creating new accounts, answering emails, providing test credits for people, etc. But please don't stop 😊 .. I'll find some time to actually add some new features, I'll keep you all posted.
Thanks everyone,
Razvan
[quote="KROSS"]I am on T-mobile and have it working, I had the same error, all you have to do is, before you actually open the app (just highlight it) , go into settings and set the access point as none. Then when you attempt to send a message, it will ask you which access point to use, choose gprs. I dont know why but if you have gprs selected in 'access point' settings, then you get the error. 😃[/quote]
There's no option to set the access point as 'none' - only to choose from available access points. Still not working...
-Mark
You know, I was thinking. The java app sends the data to your web server to perform its task. Wouldn't it be possible for you guys to write a web page that allows users to sign in and send these messages from the website?
Obviously the java app is cool for when you're on the move, but mostly we're just sitting at home or at work when we want to do these spoofed messages. Wouldn't it be easier to do it from a website rather than a phone?
-Mark
Do you have a default GPRS access point set in Tools->Settings->Connection->GPRS?
Razvan
Yup, it's set to 'bluetooth' at the moment. I've tried setting it to others including one of my gprs access points provided by tiscali (uk isp).
I had a look around an java.io.ioexception status 20015 is undocumented but a lot of application writers are having problems with this error. I found some threads on a nokia forum, might be of some use to you, I'm no java programmer so I don't know 😊 - just thought it might give you some insight into this strange error that is undocumented.
http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/forum/showthread.php?s=293c782d7016d2fa23e25331d7b721d6&threadid=18343&highlight=%2A20015%2A
http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/forum/showthread.php?s=293c782d7016d2fa23e25331d7b721d6&threadid=18808&highlight=%2A20015%2A
http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/forum/showthread.php?s=293c782d7016d2fa23e25331d7b721d6&threadid=22261&highlight=%2A20015%2A
'NONE' is the default setting when you first install the app, once its changed you cant put it back to 'NONE'. Try removing the app and the re-installing it again, the access point sould then be 'NONE', just leave it like that.
Whoops, ive just double checked and the error that I was geting is not the same as the one your getting, but you may aswell try the above, its worth a try. 😮ops:
hehe, no problem 😃
I'm wondering now if its something to do with my account. I wonder if the simeda guys will let me have another test account. I can't think what else it would be, though from what I've read about status error -20015 it may be that its not getting a response from the server (which is more likely to be a problem with either my phone or gprs), although all other gprs applications work without a hitch.
Very strange. This seems like a very cool little program, just a shame its not working for me. I'll keep trying things 😊.
-Mark
Sure you can have another trial, email me at [email protected], ok?
Razvan
Thanks for your support Razvan.
I'd just like other readers of this thread to know my problems with this app seem to be extremely rare, there's a 99.9% chance it will work with your phone so don't be put off by reading my posts 😊. Plus the simeda guys are real helpful, and you can trial it first.
-Mark
Sorry to bother you with this again, but it's already been 10 days since the last update of this thread...
Is the Greek version still under consideration? The temporary solution I mentioned here has always been unsuccessful lately... the Greek characters now ALWAYS appear as non-displayable symbols. Maybe something has changed on the Server/Gateway side? You cannot do much with just latin characters in Greece while everybody can read & write SMS in Greek on their phone! 😞
Ok, give me until Monday to integrate the Greek translation table. I'll try to do it on Friday or over the weekend. I was just extremely busy (a CTO doubling as a programmer doesn't have too much spare time 😉 )
Razvan
It's OK Razvan, I can understand that you are extremely busy! I just wanted to know if this is still included in your near future plans. Moreover, I was very worried to see that using pre-translated characters has stopped working as they were converted to a single non-displayable character before delivering the sms! I was afraid your SMS Gateway now filters "unknown" characters, in which case we would not be able to send non-latin characters!
I suppose you may have to check this when you include support for Greek characters, since it only happened occasionally from the beginning, but now happens all the time!
i tried using it here in the philippines but it doesn't work. i guess this is operator's problem. :-?
Hello everyone,
SMSXtender v1.5.2 is now available.
New features:
- support for language translation tables. The only language supported for now is Greek (thanks Petran!)
Note: You can send messages containing Greek characters to GSM operators in Greece ONLY! Do not activate the Greek translation table for destinations outside Greece, your messages will fail!
- menu option for checking the remaining credits (View credits)
- menu option for checking the cost of a particular destination (Analyze destination)
- the ability to choose between HTTP GET and HTTP POST when sending messages (some networks only allow one of them to get through).
Best regards,
Razvan
You are welcome Razvan! Glad I could help! 😊
Greek works great, you can send normal SMS (160 characters long as opposed to 70 characters used in unicode SMS).
I've had so much fun with SMSXtender already! But I always try not to offend someone, so I choose people with a sense of humour. Let me tell you the latest prank which took place just this morning at the office:
A colleague has recently bought a second hand mobile phone. This morning he could not use it as a lock icon had appeared on the screen and it did not respond to key presses. Although he managed to unlock it a little later, my evil mind did not waste the idea this incident gave me! A little later I sent him a Greek SMS from the phone manufacturer (name of course, not number) saying something like: "Mr X..., the IMEI of the phone you are using has been reported lost. You are required to deliver the phone to the nearest police station as soon as possible". Seconds later he called me to his office as he wanted to ask me something! (I am well known in the office for having mobile telephones as a hobby). Before going there, I sent him another SMS with the local police station name as the sender, saying something like: "Phone deliveries to the police station are only allowed till 2 p.m. on working days". It was almost noon already. Then I went to him! He was very worried, showed me the messages and asked me for advice! He believed the phone he had bought was stolen! I played ignorant, asked him if he would deliver it. He was wondering if they could sue him for this. After discussing it for a few minutes (I could barely hold my laughter) I told him I would ask a police officer friend of mine and get back to him. I left and went to another colleague, whom I told the whole story! As we were laughing together and I was about to disclose the prank, the "victim" entered laughing too, as he had realized this was a joke! He had just called a friend of his working for an operator, who told him it could only be a joke! I think we upset the whole floor with our laughter! He had been ready to delete everything on his phone so as to deliver it to the police! Thank God he did not, I would now be in touble! :P
Maybe we should have a different thread for sharing pranks with SMSXtender? I have another really hilarious one, but it's way too long to type now, it went on for about 1,5 hours!
LOL ... nice Petran! 😃 Keep the coming guys, go ahead and start a thread about it if you want 😊.
Razvan