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[Android Apps and Games] kblo:
update

After reinstalling the app and disabling encryption, I managed to make a call over 3g to my friend. He could hear me very well but I could not understand what he was saying cos the sound was too choppy. He was using a Galaxy s2, stock, and having the call over a 10mbs wifi connection.

We tried viber right after the awaaz call and with viber the sound was flawless. I could hear him very clearly.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Yes, it will. About the APK, I really would prefer it if you got it from the Play Store. Not just because it is the official channel, but it also helps with the auto-updates.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Thanks for the logs. From them it appears that the app was timing out on connection to the server. Can you try again, and send me the logs as well if it still FCs?

Please use the Play Store version. Thanks!

3G can be quite hit-and-miss. Can you try with all phones on WiFi? My wife has a S2 and I can hear her just fine (though I have Cyanogen mod on her phone, not sure if that's making the difference).
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Version 1.61 released!

A new version of Awaaz is available on the Play Store. My popular demand, it supports the ability to change your phone number. To do so, open up the preferences, scroll down, and tap on your phone number. Ideally, it should be your complete phone number including the country code. For example, if your number is 9810012345 in India, it should display 919810012345.
[Android Apps and Games] kblo:
I just tried to call over wifi.

Sound was still quite choppy but I could understand what my friend was saying.

I made a test and called over wifi with a S3 mini to my friend with the S2 and the result was the same very choppy sound but somehow understandable.

Also I noticed that in both S3 and S3 mini there's an issue with the proximity sensor in this version 1.61

Once the screen goes black it does not lit again when you take the phone away from your face. It remains black until you press home or power button.

My friend noticed the same issue in his Galaxy S2 having stock jb.
[Android Apps and Games] npnpatidar:
I wanted to try the app so asked my friend to download it. Voice is not very clear barely understandable. I own nexus and friend has micromax 11Q. I was on 3G and he was on Wifi. I really like the idea of app. I noticed it was using only 4 5 Kbps data and was showing packet loss of only 2 to 8 percent.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
I'm running v1.61 and, regarding the proximity sensor in my Xperia J, I have to take the phone off my face in a fast move. If I do it the usual way, the screen doesn't light up.
[Android Apps and Games] RIVANH:
to be honest is nothing wrong to provide the apk since in some country's the app don't appear only no result screen show up so i send the apk to my friend in Honduras and everything works good. even sometimes to the ones that looks like no compatible. so keep the good work and on my side i ll keep my friends updated .

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] kblo:
Hey buddy,

How is the call quality there in Brazil? I tried calling some friends down there but the call quality was terrible.

Then I called couple friends in the USA and the call was quite good.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
I did some preliminary tests with my XJ and my wife's XE dual. Under WiFi, the call quality is ok. Much better in my phone than hers. Under 3G, on the other hand, it is really hit and miss. Not recommended, at all. Will perform further tests with other phones, then report back here.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Proximity sensor fixes coming up next version.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v1.62 in beta

Hi,

For those of you having trouble with the proximity sensor, please try the latest beta version. To join the beta program, follow the instructions in the first post of this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
Uh

Thanks! I'd like to be a beta tester, but following the link you've provided in the OP ( https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.anujjain.awaaz) results in error #404. I wonder what I'm doing wrong...

Edit: I've just joined your Google+ community by following a link in Awaaz page in the play store. Don't know whether that would suffice to be a beta tester or further actions would be required, though.
[Android Apps and Games] kblo:
I don't know whether it's Sunday and network is busier or there are too many users... But sound quality today is terrible.

I tried calling two friends over wifi and could not understand a thing they were saying.

In order to test I called the same friend in Brazil (the other side of the world from me) over talkray and the sound was cristal clear.

Perhaps the awaaz network is becoming overloaded?
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
There is a server backup that runs on Sunday, but it shouldn't affect your call quality unless Awaaz is using a server relay with your two friends. Is it? You can tell by a message that comes on the calling screen on the phone initiating the call.
[Android Apps and Games] chielmi:
I really like the idea behind this app! Tested with Nexus 4 (aosp 4.4.2) and a HTC Sensation (CM 10.2) on same WiFi network.

Voice quality on the N4 was good, volume was a little low (lower then the volume for a normal call). Proximity sensor didn't work, I'll later try the beta to check if it is fixed.

According to my girlfriend the voice quality on the HTC was really poor. She could hardly understand me.

Looking forward to future development of this app!
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
In my wife's rooted Xperia E dual phone, voice always comes out from the back speaker. The only difference between a normal and a speakerphone call iin her phone s the volume level applied to the back speaker. Would it be possible for you to track down why the earpiece is never used by Awaaz?

In my Xperia J, on the other hand, everything works as expected.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v1.621 in beta!

Hi everyone,

I have just uploaded a new beta to the Store. Please join the beta program (instructions in first post) and try it out.

New features -

- Possible HTC fix!! I REALLY need someone with an HTC phone to try out this build and tell me if the other party is able to hear you clearly. There should be voice quality improvements for everyone else too.

- Sharing option. I know you've all been dying to let your friends know about the app. Now there is a share button (next to preferences) that you can use for Facebook, Google+, Whatsapp etc etc. :)

- Possible proximity sensor fix. Unfortunately none of my phones have ever had any trouble, but if yours did then please let me know if this version fixes it.

- Other misc bugfixes.
[Android Apps and Games] contactwajeeh:
Can you please support android 2.3 as well. Much appreciated and thanks in advance...
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Check the following post!
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v2.00 released!

Ok guys, this is major! I've just released v2.00 to the Play Store. Give it a couple of hours to propagate through Google's servers.

Additions -

- Gingerbread compatibility!!! I've had quite a few requests to make the app Gingerbread compatible, and now it is! I really need you guys to test it out though - I have no GB devices. Please report any issues directly to me at awaaz-feedback[at]jainanuj.com, or in this thread.

- Major voice quality improvements. I can also confirm that the HTC bug has been solved!

- Reduction in size to just 1.46 MB. This app was already pretty lean and mean, and it just got better.

Also rolled in are all the updates from previous betas. I really wish more people would sign up for the beta program - that way we get to properly test a build before releasing it to the general public.

Will wait to hear from you folks. A very happy new year to everyone!
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
Thanks for the update, kizmat! Call quality seems to have really been improved in v2.0. Nevertheless, in my wife's Xperia E Dual, voice keeps coming out from the back speaker, never from the earpiece. Please, if possible, fix this issue in a future release.

Thanks for your efforts, anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Hey, I have a possible fix but it really affects the earpiece volume (reduces it tremendously for all phones). Can you get in touch with me on awaaz-feedback[at]jainanuj.com, and I'll make a special build for you to test! Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Has anyone tried this with Gingerbread? Looking for feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] TheAtrixGuy:
Installed it on my friends Samsung 9001 Galaxy. After installation, tried to enter settings, but the app. Crashes. Further tried to make a call with default settings, but did not work.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Can you try the beta build? That should fix the settings crash.
[Android Apps and Games] TheAtrixGuy:
It was ver2.0 directly installed from play store. Will ask him to join as beta tester and will check again.
[Android Apps and Games] ammujee:
I tried it and sent you the logcat via email.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Upload a new beta (v 2.002). Issues which are being worked on -

- Sony Experia speakerphone always on situation. Should be fixed.

- Gingerbread compatibility. Please try both outgoing and incoming. Email me the logcats if app crashes or doesn't work as expected (awaaz-feedback[at]jainanuj.com).

- Misc bugfixes.
[Android Apps and Games] peters.:
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[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v2.01 released

New version has been released, primarily with fixes for phones on gingerbread.

So how about using the new "share" button in the app? :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] phntm:
i like it, but i don't like how easy it is to claim a phone number.

there's a gotta be a more secure way to verify numbers.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
There is a way, which is to send an SMS to confirm the number like most apps do. Unfortunately that involves a cost, which I'm trying to avoid currently. If you have any ideas, please do let me know!
[Android Apps and Games] phntm:
maybe look at the emails in the contacts instead of numbers, and verify via email.

maybe ride on someone else's verification process.

i would actually much prefer, if this program didn't have a central database at all, and i would add devices of people i meet in person.
[Android Apps and Games] MaxPower985:
I can not make a call via Awaaz. Always this message.

Galaxy s2 PACman Rom 4.3.1
[Android Apps and Games] AndroTech:
[MENTION=3436318]kizmat[/MENTION], what is the data privacy policy? How the phone numbers are stored/used which are used to call through Awaaz server?
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Max, this is pretty rare (I haven't seen this at all in my own testing). Are either of your phones able to make calls with Awaaz with any other phone? What kind of networks are you on? Home / work? Any firewalls etc in place?

EDIT: Just to clarify, what is very rare is the message on the Awaaz window saying "could not establish a communication channel :(". This implies that both phones responded to the call initiation, but then were unable to contact each other either directly or through the server relay.

Glad you asked! There is absolutely no logging in the database. Just an incremental counter to keep track of the total number of calls made through the network. Privacy has always been given the highest priority with Awaaz.
[Android Apps and Games] ammujee:
I too get the same call failed prompt as max on my kitkat 4.4.2 galaxy s2 (awaaz 2.0 final). I got a crash on incoming call when pressing the green receive button. I've sent the crash report too.

For GB latest beta it seems smooth so far for outgoing but couldnt test the incoming. will test incoming and report if I'm able to make an outgoing from my galaxy s2 mentioned above.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Clarification regarding the call failure thing that I mentioned to Max - if you see his screenshot it mentions "unable to establish communication" in Awaaz's message window. This is something that should happen very rarely, if at all. There are other reasons why a call can fail as well (mostly because the other phone doesn't respond at all).

Please let me know how incoming works on GB. I'm actually considering disabling GB again since people seem to be having trouble with it.

Regarding your crash, I got the report. Thanks! Please let me know if it happens again.
[Android Apps and Games] S_xda:
This happens every time. Which is why I kind of gave up hope on this application.

I'm on my home network on Wifi and the callee is on 3G.
[Android Apps and Games] peters.:
The callee needs to enable incoming calls on 3G in awaaz settings.

Also background data needs to enabled on android.
[Android Apps and Games] S_xda:
I know for a fact that both are on for the callee.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
I would highly recommend that you try when the callee is also on wifi. Some cellular operators block UDP packets (which is what Awaaz and most other VoIP apps use) specifically because it could lead to revenue loss for them.
[Android Apps and Games] AndroTech:
Thanks for clarifying this. Just wanted to know a little bit more - If no information is stored in the server then how the app determines whether the other party has Awaaz? Is it accessing some device specific information (like device id/serial no/ imei etc) in the first run while registering? If so then how Awaaz will handle a situation where I am using security app like XPrivacy to mask these (device id/serial no/ imei) information?

Sorry for asking so much...
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Awaaz does store your phone number in a database. However, apart from that no other details are kept, including any and all call information. I will include this information in the FAQ, thanks for asking :)

I'm not sure of exactly what effect an app like XPrivacy has, since I haven't tested it yet. My uneducated guess, though, is that it'll make it behave unpredictably and/or crash.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
Hey, Anuj!

I've tested Awaaz on a Moto Defy of ours, which, being a spare phone, has no SIM card inserted. It is connected to the network thorugh wifi. I've given Awaaz one of our phone numbers, for test purposes. In this situation Incoming calls using Awaaz work fine, but outgoing calls turn out to be impssible, because the phone part checks for the SIM card and, thus, drops the call before Awaaz takes it over. Would there be anything you could do to allow such scenario to succeed?

Thanks, anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] AndroTech:
Thanks for sharing the details...

---------- Post added at 10:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:47 PM ----------

[MENTION=3436318]kizmat[/MENTION], Just to extend the above scenario. In the setting if we are giving the phone number which is already register in the server for a new installation then how the system will behave for incoming calls which now have 2 Awaaz instance.

not sure if I made myself clear...
[Android Apps and Games] jseymour:
Why not instead make if a preference: The "seamless" behaviour or "you must choose," with the default being "seamless?"

JIm
[Android Apps and Games] peters.:
user report

Many of my friend, which helped me to test Awaaz across different phones, uninstalled it after few days, because it was creating big delays during outgoing calls. All numbers were checked if the other party uses Awaaz, then the call switched back to cellular...

Could this behavior be changed?

Either to put Awaaz users into usergroup, or something similar...
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Would be tough to implement without writing my own dialer. I'll keep it in mind.

The latest instance overrides any previous instances. Basically only the last instance will be able to receive calls. You should be able to make outgoing calls from any though.

I've had a few complain about the outgoing call delay. Unfortunately I haven't come up with a good enough logic to replace the current one with. Will try something in the upcoming builds. Hope you guys will be around to test it for me :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ctls_Murari:
Good apps and I would like to use this app.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Major update coming soon..

Hi,

Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a big upgrade in the works that is going to take care of most of the major complaints against the app. Give me a few days and it should be out!
[Android Apps and Games] AndroTech:
[MENTION=3436318]kizmat[/MENTION], Can a desktop version be created for easier access and to have voip kind of call?
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Technically, yes. But the focus is on mobile platforms for now.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Beta v 2.011 out

Uploading a new beta to the Play Store as I type this. Should be available to everyone in a couple of hours. This is a major update (like v3.00 worthy!)

The two most common complaints I've received have been that a) there is no way to see who is using the app and who's online, and b) there is an unacceptable delay in making outgoing calls (while the app checks the server to see if the callee is on awaaz and available). Both of these problems have now been taken care of. Awaaz now keeps track of which of your contacts are online and which are not. It will show you this information in an activity (screenshot attached). Also, since it no longer needs to poll the server outgoing calls are super quick!

The only downside has been that I've had to compromise on my initial decision to never upload your contacts. However, even here I believe I've reached an acceptable compromise. The app only uploads an MD5 hash of the phone number of your contacts, and absolutely nothing else. So no names, and not even any way to reverse the hash to the original number.

Since this is a beta release, the UI is a little unpolished. I really need people to test this out and give me feedback before I roll out the changes to production.

EDIT: After you run the app, you will now see a small "next" button on the bottom right. Press this to get to the contacts screen.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
FC after synchronizing my contatcts

Hi Anuj,

After I synchronized my contacts database with Awaaz servers, whenever I try to access Awaaz' contacts page (that kinda 'play' button), it crashes. I already sent you reports from Android's crashing notice toast link. It This bug happens only on my Sony Xperia J phone. In my wife's Xperia E dual phone, on the other hand, it works.

Thanks, anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Thanks for the report Carlos. I think it's happening because I haven't accounted for an empty "online" list yet. Will post a fix today!
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Beta v2.012

New beta being released -

- Has a bunch of bugfixes that were reported by users.

- Has the ability to resync contacts.
[Android Apps and Games] ammujee:
Working perfect as of now. Checked outgoing too! Voice clarity not brilliant but better than my Docomo regular call.. :D

Thanks a lot! I think with some UI/icon polishing its ready for v3 unless someone else reports some bug.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
The next release will have a voice codec upgrade as well, since Opus has officially gone to version 1.1. I didn't hear too much of a difference, but some of you might, plus it's more efficient! A big shout out to Olav for informing me about the Opus update!
[Android Apps and Games] ammujee:
Just curious, what is the min data speed required to have a lag free call (even with lower quality) setting? I'd love to know if it could be made possible for EDGE (2.5G) users to avail this product. The EDGE user base is several times high as compared to 3G and above. Apart from this battery consumption is much less too.
[Android Apps and Games] TheAtrixGuy:
I am using edge and am getting better quality when compared to voice calls. Of course a lot depends on the performance of the handset, enabling/ disabling of some of the app features and the network bandwidth even on edge.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Awaaz on EDGE is really hit and miss in my limited testing. That isn't surprising though - it needs about 5 KB/s of sustained bandwidth in both directions.
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
V2.012 is installed in both my Xperia J and my wife's Xperia E dual. She always sees me online, but I never see her. Both our contacts databases are formatted the exact same way. How come? I already tried to synchronize multiple times, uninstall and reinstall Awaaz, to no avail.

Prior to the contacts synchronization feature was implemented, I was able to call her through Awaaz. Not anymore!
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Carlos, can you email me your phone numbers please (as displayed in Awaaz's preferences)? I think I know what the issue might be, but I need to confirm it to be sure. Also, if you are on Skype or Google Talk, please let me know your contact so that I'm able to diagnose this in real time. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
Thanks! Email sent!
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v2.013 beta

Another day, another beta! I hope these updates aren't annoying any of you awesome beta testers!

The biggest change is the voice codec upgrade. Opus 1.1, instead of 1.0.3 in the earlier builds. Let me know if you notice any improvements.

The online contacts display also looks a little better now, with contact images. Application flow has also been improved. No more splash screen after you upload contacts, so you directly just see who's online.

As always, looking forward to your feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] o-l-a-v:
This version crashes upon start up. U9200 with CM10.1.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
v3.00 release candidate out on beta

This is (hopefully) the final beta before the official v3.00 rollout. I think all the bugs have been ironed out, and everything is working smoothly. If you have any trouble, please upload bug reports and / or let me know on this thread. Assuming everything works fine, I will release this as v3 in two days.

Thank you all!
[Android Apps and Games] mclaudio:
It you'd be great to be possible to make a test call service to test
[Android Apps and Games] casouzaj:
Anuj, congratulations! V2.014 has solved my issues seeing my wife online. It's pretty perfect for me now! I've left a message for you on Skype with further details.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Feel free to call me anytime ;)

Though it's a nice idea, there is no easy way to implement it yet.
[Android Apps and Games] kizmat:
Carlos, great to know that it's working fine! I checked Skype but I don't seem to have any messages from you.
[Android Apps and Games] ammujee:
Anuj,

I tested it thoughly today, below are my findings.

1. On 3g, callee on other side was able to hear me clearly but I was getting intermittent crackling sound.

2. Caller on wifi, callee on 3g, both were getting broken voice. After some time call was dropped. Trying again made call fail, giving 'relay from server, expect delay' then two rings and call gts dropped.

Though these might be network/server issues at the moment. I have few UI related suggestions.

1. Please make the continue button smaller.

2. From the online contact screen, can you implement one touch direct call instead of opening the contact? The reason is that evn when we have outgoing disabled in awaaz settings screen, we should be initiate a direct call from 'online users' screen. I have found that since the call success rate is low as of now, sometimes i wish to make a native direct call but since awaaz is enabled it forces us to wait for the awaaz call to fail.
[HTC Rezound] drhile:
Until TWRP updates for KitKat, there be a metadata commit that added to make the ROM you build compatible with recoveries other than cwm. It will be included when you sync the repo. Thanks to [MENTION=4203241]IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo[/MENTION] for pointing this out for me.
[HTC Rezound] Neo:
Looks good! Great job on the guide. Just missing the Metadata commit for build since TWRP hasn't been updated for kit kat compatibility without it yet. I'll get that to you inn the morning

Sent from my LG Optimus G Pro
[HTC Rezound] drhile:
Thank you but one can't forget to thank the aforementioned XDA and GitHub users. Particularly [MENTION=4152223]shrike1978[/MENTION] for his CM-10.2 guide which 75% of this guide is based from. :)

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