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[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Just an update regarding the recent issue with CynusOwner:

- The problem with the root answer not working ended up being due to an outdated su binary

So people using the root workarounds in UCS, please make sure the superuser app and binary are fully updated. There are some versions floating around that have severe issues with ICS and newer android versions (the flashaolics out there may remember them).

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
V8.1.0 released

Hey guys,

Just updated UCS to version 8.1.0. This update does not introduce new features, it improves on existing ones. Nevertheless the improvements are so big I upped the to 8.1.0 instead of 8.0.3.

The major news is facebook picture quality. To all existing users: use the "Sync pictures now!" option on Facebook tab to resync your existing contacts with the improved quality pics. Really, it's worth it! Now, if your facebook contacts have quality pictures on their profiles, the difference in UCS will be stunning, I kid you not.

Also the "I feel lucky" option (Licensed users only) has been reworked, it know matches contacts more efficiently (in my particular case, it almost doubled the number of correct matches).

Other than that there are some more optimizations under the hood.

Changelog:

- Increased facebook pictures quality

- IMPORTANT: existing users should do a "Sync Pictures Now" to improve old pictures

- Optimized facebook "I Feel Lucky": more reliable auto-matching of contacts (Licensed only)

- Other performance optimizations​

As usual, it should take Google Play a couple of hours to make the update available.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] goranparcomp:
Show company name on caller screen

I can't find option to show company name on call screen...

Excellent app!!!
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Currently UCS is not geared for full contact info on call screen, it's more a minimalistic approach and let the picture be the main element.

Nevertheless I have been toying with an option to show extra contact info on request, but it's still on its infancy. But feel free to give ideas! Many of the current functionalities came directly from user requests on this thread.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Sorry, new version not tested but are changes in language file included? :)
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Hey,

No, purely performance and picture quality. :)

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
:) great for me - nothing to do...
[Android Apps and Games] marymmcc:
incomplete contact list

my contact list only goes as far as the letter T. In fact the alphabet running down the right side of the screen stops at the letter T. How do I get the rest of the alphabet and the contacts in it?
[Android Apps and Games] ben_pyett:
stupid question but is this on gmail or on your phone?
[Android Apps and Games] InoySoft:
Great idea!

It's much more pleasant to look on big hi-res images!
[Android Apps and Games] marymmcc:
this is on my phone. I tried merging to google, but it did not make a difference.
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Something went wrong when retrieving your contact list from your phone. It's the first I heard of anything remotely similar... If you want to I can generate a debug version so we can figure it out...14:13:00
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
V8.1.1 out

Ok guys, here we go...

V8.1.1 is out, and should be available for upgrade on Google Play any time now.

Changelog:

- Added search function to all contact listings

- Fixed Facebook Suggestions on Standalone Syncing (Licensed only)

- Fixed issue with wrong internal contacts being updated in some cases

- Code cleanup
​

The contact search was sorely missing. If anyone finds problems with this version, please immediately report it here! The search is a bit resource-intensive and I'm worried about low-end phones.

Plus: facebook multiple downloads (I Feel Lucky and Sync All) now have a progress bar to show you what's going on.

Plus: fixed and issue where incorrect internal pictures would be updated on a combination of "I feel lucky" and "Sync as you go" options.

Let me know what you think of this version!

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] ben_pyett:
Progress bars are an excellent, much needed addition, quality
[Android Apps and Games] marymmcc:
the original contacts app/icon, contains all of my contacts imported from my computer. They are still there. It is only when opening UCSHD, that the list ends at the letter T. I have uninstalled and reinstalled. still no luck
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Yes, I understood you. I meant something went wrong on UCS when importing your contacts into the app.

It's clearly an UCS issue, but I'm sure its something both extremely rare, and probably trivial. I just need some debug.

Anyone tried the latest update? Any feedback?
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
Just tried this out. It's pretty neat, though it just isn't viable for incoming calls in my opinion. Someone calls me and it opens the default android call screen for 1/2 second (ringtone and all), then that disappears, the ringtone stops, and 1/2 second later this call screen comes up and the ringtone starts again. That's just not quick or intuitive, so I'm afraid I'm not going to be using it until that issue is gone.

I'm running AOKP on the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Call for testers

Ok guys,

For the last weeks, in parallel with the main UCS code branch, I've been working on a complete re-code of the core UCS functions: call id and screen handling.

The current status is quite good, but still a little rough around the edges. Given that so much has changed, I will have to run this code in as many phone types / android versions as possible, so anyone wanting to help out just drop me a PM.

The main thing about this version:

- Instant On: delay in call screens is gone. :) It may flash for 0,1 seconds, but not more.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
V9.0.0 beta-0: MAJOR upgrade!

Ok guys,

As I mentioned previously, I've been working on a re-code of the core UCS functions. I want to thank those that tried the alpha versions, your help was invaluable!

Now I believe this is ready for general use. Well, I actually believe it's ready for release in Google Play, but it's safer to post it here first. You guys are more knowledgeable and thorough than the typical user, and are bound to find (and complain about) any issues faster.

So, without further ado:

V9.0.0-Beta-0 Changelog:

- Drastic performance improvement on caller ID display: should be almost instant

- Re-organized existing call settings for more logical configuration

- Optional override of theme colors for name, number and call time (I hear you...)

- Removed possibility of custom separate themes for unknown contacts. There is only one default theme for everyone

- Still possible to define per-contact themes, still possible to personalize theme differently for known and unknown contacts

- Fixed issue where in some phones the ringing would stop

- Improved real-time contact matching on call-related functions

- Several performance optimizations

- Several rare-bugs fixes​

Again, this is a major update. I believe all of the bugs were ironed out, but you never know. Find attached the beta version, together with the strings for translations.

As this is a major re-work, and I'm worried about compatibility with existing users, I ask you to please install this, and report back here as soon as possible with the following info:

- Basic functions working ok?

- Phone model and android version

It only takes a minute for you, and will greatly increase my peace of mind, and speed up the market release. Also, of course please tell me about any bug or unexpected behavior!

Cheers!

--- EDIT ---

Removed beta-0 apk, there is a new beta available some posts ahead!
[Android Apps and Games] marymmcc:
problem parsing the package

I could not install, received parse error.

Galaxy S2x SGH-T989D

Android 4.0.4

rooted

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Bad download? MD5 sum is: ea8a17df0935ef62a6876ee6af8c5df1

There really is no reason for that error, unless your phone is either reporting an incorrect android revision, or you are installing over a messed up version of UCS...

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] marymmcc:
problem

I redownloaded, and the ap installed. However, I am left with my original issue- the contact list only goes to the letter T.

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
This is a general update, not a fix for your issue, I still have to debug that, but I'll need your help for that. Once we stabilize V9.0.0, are you willing to run debug versions and send me the info I need? I can't really do anything without that...

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] salatiel:
I am testing (and translating to brazilian portuguese) , and so far the 'screen on' is a lot faster most of the time. But a few times still take over 1 second to appear after the default dialer.

Galaxy Nexus GSM

Jelly Bean 4.1.2
[Android Apps and Games] Thanofski:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

installed beta version just to check the progress....had previous free version but the switch lag made me drop it.I'm on galaxy nexus

4.2.1 rooted stock

most seem to work as intended...switch lag is still there...and for my device it's more than 0.1 sec ...still the improvement is more than obvious and that's really encouraging!would prefer of I could change the decline call icon at the incoming call screen, to red maybe...dunno if that is already possible....just saying...

thanks for the effort!

Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus using Xda premium!
[Android Apps and Games] hisname:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

bought the paid app just to support you:D:thumbup:

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Beta-1 update!!!

Hello again,

Thank you very much for all of you that tried and reported back your issues. Some of the issues were very difficult for me to find on my own, your help is invaluable!

Beta-0 has a few nasty bugs, including:

- declining calls when you press answer on some situations

- impossible to reject with SMS (don't even try it with beta 0)

- a general misbehavior of the call interfaces after the first call was answered

Please find attached beta-1, which fixes all these issues plus some minor stuff reported and also noticed by me. This version also has a proof-read English translation, and updated German translation (you're the man, Armin).

I'll remove beta-0 from the previous post, do not keep running it!

Cheers

--- EDIT ----

removed link, updated on post #964
[Android Apps and Games] Tectas:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

Hey, your worst nightmare is back (yes, I know I'm not, we had this already if I remember correctly^^) :P

Haven't got much time to test yet, but already got one suggestion/question.

Would it be possible to have more than one decline with sms text options, because I can't really set a common one for personal and business stuff (or I could, but it would fit more to one or the other, but not both). Maybe as well optional (checkbox if you like to take just one which gets send immediately or if you like to get a set of messages provided where you can choose from).

Sry, I know it's pretty early for such stuff, because it's still beta and from what I've seen, I'm really pleased with what you done already, but ahh, you know^^
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

Second guy to suggest that in 2 hours... :P I'll give it a shot: optional templates with direct send buttons instead of opening the MMS app.

Glad to see you back man!
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
V9.0.0 beta-3 update

Hey guys,

Here goes the latest build. Beta 1 stability has been pretty good, no issue found yet. This update just adds stuff instead of fixing (hurraayy!!!):

- new sub-menu in "Call Settings": Reject With SMS Settings

- Choose to use the default UCS way: a single default sms, when you reject with SMS, your MMS app will be opened with this text pre-written, ready to be edited or...

- Choose up to use 3 SMS templates. When you reject with SMS, you'll be give the choice to pick any of the templates, and send it. The send is internal from UCS, the MMS app is not used, and you can't edit the templates when answering (just through the dedicated settings)

So here goes the apk, plus the current strings (there's some more due to the new menu and dialogs). Currently UCS has 3 languages up to date: English, German and Spanish. The others are horribly outdated...

Is there any Spanish guy out there that can help me with the new translations? It's not really much, just from 8.1.1 to 9.0.0, and ensures that it keeps up to date. English and Portuguese I handle myself, and user_99 is tireless with the German one. Of course anyone wanting to help with other languages is more than welcome!

Cheers

P.S. Please let me know how this beta runs for you. I'm convinced the final version is days away only.

--- EDIT ---

Removed link, updated version a few posts ahead
[Android Apps and Games] Tectas:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

Great done, no complaints so far on rootbox (AOKP with parts of cm and a grain of PA) nightly on my i9300.

Just a question (I know, he can't let it be^^), are you planning to make this a multi apk app (different apks per android version or set of android versions). Would be great for my opinion and even while you already serve that much, you could even do more with a specific 4.0 upwards version (at least within the settings [e.g. swipe to change tabs {maybe a bad sample, because it's already possible with the support library afaik, but I guess you get what I mean}]).

Just a question though, I'm already happy the way it is currently, just thought because your close to have your final at the current one it wouldn't be a bad idea to take newer platform versions as target afterwards^^

Btw, do you even need testers^^
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Thanks for the feedback man!

And I totally get what you mean with the multiple apk and sdk targeting (I do that with FTL, but for other reasons). The settings at least would be prettier with the swipe thingy. I have considered it, but left it alone because I think the compatibility libraries only reach down to 2.2 I think, and UCS supports 2.1 (please correct me if I'm wrong).

But the reason I have been considering it is pure fear. I cannot guarantee that this new architecture will work properly below 2.3. The virtual devices for these SDKs all crash with this version, but they never worked properly with UCS anyway... So I actually considered releasing the new architecture for 2.3 and above, and keep the "old and slow" for the others. The main disadvantage of this multi-apk approach is the extra effort on maintaining several code branches, testing every version, etc. You get what I mean.

And yeah, I need testers. :) Several people found out issues that I didn't, and I really appreciate every feedback! That, and the stuff I notice, really brought up the new code up to par in record time (and avoiding Google Play *****ing and general nastiness on comments).

Speaking of stuff I notice: If I'm not mistaken, every time you open UCS settings in beta 3, your phone ringer will get muted. :P Already fixed on the current code.

Cheers!

P.S. And I reaaaaaaaaly would love to have some 2.1 and 2.2 users to just install the beta, and tell me if it works. Just this, no further testing needed...
[Android Apps and Games] warwagon19792:
How do we add sounds when an SMS arrives. I can't seen to find it in a setting. when using this applications it's silent when an SMS arrives..

Update ok, I found the issue and this may be a bug. Whenever I open the settings of Ultimate Call screener it immediately mutes my phone.

Also does the SMS feature also match email address? Like if someone sends me a text from their email address to my phonenumber@vtext.com will it match their email address with the one in their contact and show their picture.

So far in my tests it does not seem to recognize email addresses.
[Android Apps and Games] Tectas:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

If I remember correctly you done it at ftl because of open gl problems :)

Yes, you're right 2.2 is the lowest supported framework, but is 2.1 even needed nowadays anymore, afaik the majority which hasn't updated is at 2.3 at least.

Ok, so you anyway want to split it up already and sure I'm aware of the additional effort for maintaining the code bases, but I only brought it to the table, because you called the current one close to final :)

But I guess a local git server could be helpful to make it at least easier if there would come version independent changes.

The question about testers was more meant as a joke, because the last bug reports I saw have been by yourself ;)

Ah, Damn yes, mute confirmed, also came across something additional, but already got it fixed with your workarounds :)

Guess you won't find much 2.1 or 2.2 testers on xda, but good luck still :)
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
V9.0.0 Pre-Release 1

Ok guys,

I looked into Tectas suggestions about the settings interfaces changes, and although it is *apparently* possible, it would mean another revolution on top of what already has been done for this version. So, I'm postponing that to the future, but keeping the option open.

But I did took another look at the settings appearance, and changed the look a bit. It's still tabbed, but I personalized it a bit, to make it more consistent across devices.

Other than that, this version now has up-to-date German, Portuguese and Russian translations, and the mute-ring thing fixed. Apart from updated Spanish translations if I can get them, or any bug-fixes I find in the thorough beating I plan to give this build, this is what will be released on Google Play:

removed link, updated on post #964

Cumulative changelog:

- Drastic performance improvement on caller ID display: should be almost instant

- Re-organized existing call settings for more logical configuration

- Optional override of theme colors for name, number and call time (I hear you...)

- Removed possibility of custom separate themes for unknown contacts. There is only one default theme for everyone

- Still possible to define per-contact themes, still possible to personalize theme differently for known and unknown contacts

- Added option to use up to 3 SMS templates for \"Reject With SMS\" function, with internal sending from UCS

- Fixed issue where in some phones the ringing would stop

- Improved real-time contact matching on call-related functions

- Several performance optimizations

- Several rare-bugs fixes
​

Enjoy, and any feedback is more than welcome!

Any android 2.1 and 2.2 users out there, please install this and tell me if it's working. Please!

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] salatiel:
lowveld, could you post the portuguese strings ? so i can just adapt them to brazilian portuguese !

It would be a lot easier.
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Sure, man! Here you go:

View attachment ucs_9_strings_PT_PT.zip

I'm so confused with this new "orthographical agreement" from last year, that I'm not sure I'm writing in Portuguese, Brazilian, or something in between... :S

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] creamy:
Shame :(

Doesnt work for me, crashes when trying to sync FB contacts (must fail sync as it completes v quickly, then goes non responsive) Rebooted the handset but still the same.

Trying to apply a FB picture to contact just pops up "please build fb friend list in fb preferences"

OS Version 2.3.6

Handset Model GT-I8530

Shame really as i was looking for something like this.

Regards,
[Android Apps and Games] hisname:
Re: [APP][2.1+][10 JAN 2013] Ultimate Call Screen HD [HD Caller ID/Call Blocker/Senso

I am very sure EVERY single devs that make good stuff would wanna look at the logcat.... don't just say it crashed after syncing..... A logcat would be damn useful in situations like this, so that debugging can be done quickly...

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
If you are using that option for the first time, you must give authorization to UCS, There are 2 scenarios:

1. You have the official Facebook app installed. When you press the "Sync Friends List Now!" option, a window will pop up for you to authorize. This window is actually part of the facebook app

2. You don't have the official app installed. When you press the sync option, a window will pop up for authorization. This window is a native android web view.

If you press the option and nothing happens, either the authorization window is not poping up (staying in the background and causing a ANR), or you don't have a network connection.

Can you try installing the Facebook app and check if the authorization goes peacefully? By the way, this has nothing to do with this new update, I didn't touch that part. So probably you will have that issue on the current official 8.1.1 version.

Ia anyone else having problems with facebook syncing??

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] creamy:
Sorted ;)

Excellent! Many Thanks for the assistance,

Turns out that i had an unofficial FB client installed (for speed improvement over the official) and this was the cause of the issue as it did not provide the auth page. Fantastic app! will be used from here on out as my default ;)

Logcat for me would have taken an age as i am new to the platform.

Thanks again,

Creamy ;)
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Glad it sorted itself out! Just to be safe, I incorporated some more safeguards on Facebook parts. Nothing visible to the user though.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Purchased this back when I had my MyTouch 4G.. Been a loooong time since I tried it, was very buggy back then.

I am pleasantly surprised to find this working flawlessly (so far..) on my Galaxy S3.

Much props for the continued development and dedication to your app.. something all devs should take note of

Will report back after extensive use
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
So far everything works as it should. I don't like to sync my FB with any apps because it's generally FB that has issues, so what I am doing is manually adding photos - which is actually easy. I just go into FB, click on a person's photo, "share" to UCS and presto! added. Incoming/outgoing calls work perfect, incoming texts work perfect, themes apply perfect, literally zero delay from when my phone rings to the UCS screen showing.. couldn't be more pleased right now.

I would pay for this app all over again, but since I cannot do that I will recommend it to my friends and get more people to buy/be aware/spread the word.

Will supply additional feedback as I use it more. Thank you for making my phone interesting again.. with all the hacks and tweaks I have on my phone it's hard to find anything new to add to it's awesomeness. This is just what I needed.
[Android Apps and Games] lowveld:
Thanks man. You are actually using the fastest way to configure UCS pictures, and sadly, most users never notice it exists. That "share to UCS" option makes it a breeze. Most people never notice the option on the gallery, and 99% never notice they can do that from ANY share-enabled app (like Facebook).

As for performance, I'm very very pleased with the current status. Actually the only "issue" I see is that now the stock interface takes too long to react to a call end, so when UCS disappears at the end, you sometimes still see the stock interface with its thumb up the ***.

I'm getting itchy to release this. The difference for 8.1.1 now on Play is abysmal.

Cheers