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Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:39:24 GMT

These smartphones aren't really so smart after all.
a) No screensaver after screen lock - apparently it would use up all my battery.
b) Delivery reports - apparently it may be my service provider's prerogative - so have to check with them.
c) Plug in your wired headset as given by Sony in the box when you purchase - where's the automatic call answering facility? The only thing that comes on are the Enable App feature? Really? So does one have to go back to the PlayStore and download an app for this? I did...the Lazy Cars or some such.

I paid top dollar for my Xperia SL. The above are simple things that Sony could have incorporated

Wake up Sony!

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:48:04 GMT

a) screensaver? you can change the picture of the lockscreen

b) indeed that's your carrier

c) which phone does that? first time smartphone user? you have thousands of apps on the playstore to customize your phone as you please, there are apps that will allow you to answer if you shake your phone.

you have the wrong idea of what's an smartphone.

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Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:09:03 GMT

Hi,
Thanks for your prompt response.
a) I can change the picture of the lockscreen. Actually yes, I can, but what it does is only changes the wallpaper. When my screen is locked or temporarily off (by pressing the power button lightly), all I get is a 'black' and 'blank' screen. I had to download an app for the same which doesn't work the same way.

b) I will check with my carrier, thanks.

c) My earlier Nokia E-71 had that facility. It wasn't a smartphone, but it did all of the above. Now I have to download an app and hope that it works.

But thanks for your response, appreciate it.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:24:49 GMT

a) that's normal with ALL smartphones, if you leave your screen on it will drain your battery quite fast

three are myriad of lockscreen aps but remember it will drain your battery really really fast.

c) that's because with old feature phones all you got is what was preloaded by the OME and that was that, with an smartphone you can customize it as you please with apps.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:33:53 GMT

Hi,
Thanks, understood and will keep in mind.One last query:

a) On Delivery Reports - checked with my service provider - they mentioned about Message Settings and choosing the Message Centre and Reply via Same Centre. This is just not there in the phone.Could you help? I checked on the Settings, but it wasn't there.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:37:58 GMT

do you have AT&T?

anyway the xperia S doesn't have SMS center under the messaging app settings

you have to do this

open the phone app dial > ##4636##

Phone information > SMSC

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Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:42:35 GMT

also you can set a live wallpaper for the lockscreen then go to

settings > display > screen time off > set it to never and voila you'll have an animation

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:44:59 GMT

Hi
I dialed #4636# and ##4636# and nothing happened.
I might just have to live without my delivery reports.
And no I don't use AT & T as I live in India.

Thanks.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:55:12 GMT

In fact from a previous enquiry as answered by you to another person, I dialed *#*#4636*#*# and went to the SMSC details but got an update and refresh error inspite of entering the number. What is unlocking bootloader?

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:13:42 GMT

don't worry about unlocking the bootloader, that's needed if you are either a developer or you want to install a Custom ROM.

you should double check if you have the correct APN settings

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:20:55 GMT

I think they are as per the Service Provider info. I will double check. And if I can't update the SMSC details then I guess I'm going to have to accept no delivery reports right? :smileysad:.

Ok, c'est la vie.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:22:24 GMT

Incorrect answer on the animation. There's no screen time off option. But thanks for the response. Appreciate it.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:23:06 GMT

you should be able to change them, I had that issue with my Xperia S this weekend, I don't use it as often as my Xperia T but you just have to try again and it will work

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

Uliwooly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:24:37 GMT

you need a different lock screen app here are some suggestions

WidgetLocker

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy53aWRnZXRsb2NrZXIiXQ..

ICS Lockscreen HD

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dj.golocker.theme.icecream&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kai5nb2xvY2tlci50aGVtZS5pY2VjcmVhbSJd

https://market.android.com/details?id=dcombl.golocker.ics&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiZGNvbWJsLmdvbG9ja2VyLmljcyJd

Lucent Lock Screen

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whitegorillamedia.lockscreen&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53aGl0ZWdvcmlsbGFtZWRpYS5sb2Nrc2NyZWVuIl0.

Extended Controls

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extendedcontrols&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmV4dGVuZGVkY29udHJvbHMiXQ..

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

MizzMani — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:25:26 GMT

I will check again and get back to you for sure. I'm sure it will help. So I should call my Service Provider, check with him on the APN settings, check on the SMSC details, try and fill that in and voila, I should have Delivery Reports. Great!

Thanks.

Re: Automatic call answering using Wired headset in Xperia SL

gadget_guy — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:31:19 GMT

Uliwooly
In samsung the auto call answer mode is available by default. I believe u r using a smartfone for the first time.
MizzMani
E71 was a smartfone.
Secondly for delivery report its just a setting u need to change in messaging option.