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    Default G1 software updates


    Hi, I'm brand new to the G1 and not much of a phone wizard, I'm afraid.
    I'm just about to buy a G1 but have just found out that there's no voice activated dialling - necessary for my other half when driving handsfree.

    My local T-mobile shop have informed me that there's a software release due out which will upgrade to this feature and also maybe a video function for the camera.

    Does anyone know of this update or how to resolve this for me? If not, he'll have to find another phone which is a pity as he's very taken with the G1 in general. I've tried looking on the Android website but don't really know what to look for.

    Like I said, I'm not a boffin but I have a fair understanding. Thanks.

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    Default Re: G1 software updates

    There is so Voice-Activated dialing. Hold down the green phone button, and speak your command. It's built into Android.

    The software update that is forthcoming will supposedly add new features to the Voice system, meaning you'll be able to launch apps, etc. with the same function.
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    Default Re: G1 software updates

    Thanks for your quick reply. So does this mean to call a contact he just has to press green and say the name, like a voice tag, so to speak?

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    Yes, but there is no "tagging" involved...meaning it doesn't match your current command against previously recorded tags. It analyzes each command when they're received. If the system gets confused (which it does, sometimes), it gives you a list of options that it thinks you meant...just tap one.
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    So, in effect, we just press green and say the contacts' name and the phone will pick up on it and dial, hopefully with the right contact.

    It all sounds good. Here's hoping it works. Is it built into the G1 straight out of the box or do I have to activate any thing first? Sorry to be a bit vague but like I said I'm completely new to it. You really look like you know your stuff!! Thanks.

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    Default Re: G1 software updates

    You hold down the green button not just press. Then a dialog comes up telling you to speak the contacts name. You would say something like John Smith on mobile or John Smith at home. It will pop-up a second prompt asking you to confirm then it dials.

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    Default Re: G1 software updates

    Is this available straight out of the box or do I have to activate it? If so, can you explain how please.

    Thanks for your help, both of you.

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    Default Re: G1 software updates

    It works straight out of the box. Don't you have the phone to test it on? Just hold the green button down. The rest is pretty intuitive and explained on the screen.

    Edit: UK Handsets do not have voice dial out of the box. Not sure if that gets updated in the new rc9 update.

    http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...dialling-6278/
    Last edited by Rusty; 03-06-2009 at 01:02 PM.

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    Yes, I've got the phone, boxed back up ready to be returned but now we'll open it up again and try it out.

    I forgot to ask, can you use a bluetooth headset for making calls on it? Also would I be able to add tomtom to it?

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    Thanks Rusty, I've just read about the UK handsets. Meanwhile, do I keep the phone and hope the update solves the problem or send it back and try another phone. Decisions, Decisions......

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