Lookup City based on Caller ID

auto_exec · #1 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:09 PM

Hey all,

Let me start by saying that I'm not much of a developer (I deal with old school RPG on as/400s, and have dabbled with VB before, but that doesn't really count)... What I did here was to use some of the source code from this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424923
Original developer is Sveinung Bakken, his app is called CallerUtility.

As I was saying... since I'm not very familiar with WM6 dev and/or the various languages, I used the source code he posted that reacts on incoming calls/SMS and outgoing calls... I then removed all code related to doing the online database lookups (since Sprint won't let us do that during a call -- can't do voice and data simultaneously) and instead coded the app to parse out the area code of the incoming/outgoing communication and do a lookup in our registry (key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PHONE\AreaCode).

To summarize: When you make or receive a call (or receive an SMS) from a caller that's not in your contacts, the app will look up the area code and display the state the call is coming from/going to on your screen. Here's a screenshot of how it looks when you have an unknown incoming call:

Please test this out and let me know if it works ok (all my tests so far have been successful)... I'm always open to comments/complaints/etc, so feel free to give any feedback.

Thanks!!

(FYI - This app installs to directory \Program Files\AreaCodeUtility\ and adds shortcuts to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ and to \Windows\Startup\)

Edit: Looks like this may require WM6 and .NET 3.5... not 100% sure yet. Would like WM5 users to test, one reports good results.

Update : it seems some people may not have the registry key with the area code -> state cross reference.... I've attached to this post so that you can import if you want.

nobrakes · #2 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:22 PM

i got an unexpeceted error.

auto_exec · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobrakes

i got an unexpeceted error.

Sorry, do you have .NET Framework 3.5 installed? I think it's required... Found this link from a post by BigDiesel07 on where you can get it: http://misc.baf.cc/NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab

nobrakes · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:48 PM

i installed net 3.5 and it still didn't work. I'm on a Sprint touch

auto_exec · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobrakes

i installed net 3.5 and it still didn't work. I'm on a Sprint touch

Hmm.. are you running WM6? Sorry, I'm not great on what the requirements might be as I'm not really familiar with the various .dll files and system calls used, etc... I installed on a Sprint Touch Pro running WM6 and .NET 3.5.

Can you also check to make sure that your phone has the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PHONE\AreaCode

Not sure if that's a Sprint-only thing, or what. As more people test, I can update the post with full requirements.... anybody's input is welcome.

payback · #6 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 11:41 PM

Im running 5.0 and it works just fine. THANKS.....Now this really outweighs the instinct

auto_exec · #7 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by payback

Im running 5.0 and it works just fine. THANKS.....Now this really outweighs the instinct

Thanks for the feedback, let me know if you run into any issues, or have any suggestions on code changes, etc. I'm not an awesome developer, but I can probably get some stuff to work.

**freeza** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 12:37 PM

What about for numbers in your contact list?

dallas contractor · #9 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 02:22 PM

If you search this has been in several other post

3boos · #10 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auto_exec

Hey all,

Let me start by saying that I'm not much of a developer (I deal with old school RPG on as/400s, and have dabbled with VB before, but that doesn't really count)... What I did here was to use some of the source code from this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424923
Original developer is Sveinung Bakken, his app is called CallerUtility.

As I was saying... since I'm not very familiar with WM6 dev and/or the various languages, I used the source code he posted that reacts on incoming calls/SMS and outgoing calls... I then removed all code related to doing the online database lookups (since Sprint won't let us do that during a call -- can't do voice and data simultaneously) and instead coded the app to parse out the area code of the incoming/outgoing communication and do a lookup in our registry (key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PHONE\AreaCode).

To summarize: When you make or receive a call (or receive an SMS) from a caller that's not in your contacts, the app will look up the area code and display the state the call is coming from/going to on your screen.

Please test this out and let me know if it works ok (all my tests so far have been successful)... I'm always open to comments/complaints/etc, so feel free to give any feedback.

Thanks!!

(FYI - This app installs to directory \Program Files\AreaCodeUtility\ and adds shortcuts to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ and to \Windows\Startup\)

Edit: Looks like this may require WM6 and .NET 3.5... not 100% sure yet. Would like WM5 users to test, one reports good results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by auto_exec

Sorry, do you have .NET Framework 3.5 installed? I think it's required... Found this link from a post by BigDiesel07 on where you can get it: http://misc.baf.cc/NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab

Worked for me, I am running WM 6.1 and it in deed do need the .NET to work, thanks.

But any way to fix the original cab, and pull the info online, this way we can have the city too? JUST a suggestion.