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Use your PSP as Portable Phone!

Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 9:40AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Homebrew Applications, How-To, News, Wi-Fi Tags: AFKIM, danzel, psp homebrews, PSP Web Browser

PSP IP Relay

Brian Donaldson has enlightened us about a great way to use your PSP as a portable phone! Obviously, you cannot actually speak using your PSP, but through a freely-available service called IP Relay, messages you type on your PSP and PC can be transferred to any phone number within the US.

The service can be accessed through the IP Relay website using Java, and the service will act as an operator, translating voice into text for you and text into voice for the person on the receiving end of the phone call. Of course - the PSP web browser doesn't support Java, so why would it benefit PSP users? That's where homebrew comes in. Danzel's amazing AFKIM (Away from Keyboard Instant Messenger) for the PSP is an AIM client for the PSP, allowing you to connect to America's favourite Instant messenger through your PSP and a WiFi hotspot. IP Relay can be used within AIM, and by following these steps devised by Brian Donaldson, you could be making calls via your PSP for free!

1. You won't actually be speaking to the person you call, you'll be typing what you want the operator on My IP Relay to say to your friend...and believe me they will say anything because the service has been thoroughly tested by Brian!

2. Once you have added My IP Relay to you AIM buddy list on your PC you must now turn on your PSP and go to Game > Memory Stick > AFKIM

3. Now boot up AFKIM and press X so you can connect to your WiFi hotspot (Note: you can only call people from your PSP if you have access to the Internet).

4. Once you are connected to AFKIM you must now setup your account by pressing select and going to AIM. Type in your AIM username and password and then sign on.

5. Once you are signed into AIM on AFKIM scroll down to the screen name My IP Relay.

6. Press on their name and then type in CALL XXX-XXX-XXXX (XXX-XXX-XXXX is the area code and phone number of the number you want to call).

8. Then My IP Relay will type back with a response saying Ring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc...you get the point. If someone picks up My Ip Relay will type back with the response that the person has said, such as, "y0, hello, hi, hola, etc." Simply use the AFKIM keyboard to type back and tell the person something (Note: You should be highly skilled at using the afkim keyboard before using this service because it'll be pointless if you type to slow. They may hang up if you're too slow).

9. Viola, you'll be having a conversation with your friend from your PSP. They'll be on their phone and you'll be on your PSP. So you'll be text messaging them from your PSP and they will hear a voice telling them the words you're typing. It's pretty cool, I don't really use it that much to talk to my friends because the PSP currently does not have a compatible keyboard. Even more cause for one to be made!

I'm just amazed at how IP Relay works. It's a completely free service with no advertising, all we can hope for now is that it eventually gets rolled out all over the world. This is an amazing tip, and all of the credit goes to Brian Donaldson for the instructions and the idea, with credit to Danzel for making AIM on the PSP possible!

Please use this system responsibly! There are people out there with various handicaps that depend on it, so do not abuse it!

Download: [AFKIM v2.0 for PSP 1.50]
Download: [AFKIM v2.0 for PSP 1.00 and 2.0-2.6]

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Ah yes, this is just perfect for me! I'm deaf, so this will help me out a lot! I lost my cell phone, so i couldnt do anymore text messenging, but this shall be my replacement!

I don't really see the problem seeing this up on QJ's site here... I would have never found it if it wern't on here, so I'm happy that it was on here.

# Hmm, Is there? — Guest 2006-07-19 13:36

Is there a site where I could have found this otherwise? Like a add-ons to your psp site for the disabled or something?

Cause, I've never heard of one... If there is, there might be some other stuff of use to me...

# omg — Guest 2006-07-19 13:40

theres an actuall operator...wtf??

# Um — Nohbody 2006-07-19 13:43

or u could just text them through aim

# wtf — Guest 2006-07-19 13:43

y u guys bein such b i tc hes about the whole its just another homebrew. who cares if it was FIRST made for the deaf. thats great it was made. but why not use it on the psp? its not like its making fun of deaf ppl its another step of using ur psp as a phone?

you guys are so gay like wtf is the difference its hurting anyone. ever think of deaf ppl USING this?

the ppl that comment on this are wack who the hell cares its not illegal its not making fun of anyone its a simple text to voice recognition, everytime you hear a synthesized voice on the radio do u complain? no? if you use NARRATOR on windows is that illegal? you guys are gay get a life

# huh? — Guest 2006-07-19 13:48

The link is not work

# Problem? — Guest 2006-07-19 14:03

Wireless connection is needed for this right? Or am I wrong about this? I have wireless, so I shouldnt worry about it.

The problem I am having is that once I start to create a bitlbee account, after inputting username and pass and pressing "enter" - it starts to "resolve" and it doesnt do anything...

# yea — Guest 2006-07-19 14:15

IM having the same problem, can someone help?

# y? — Guest 2006-07-19 14:36

not cool :(

# sdfasdf — Guest 2006-07-19 14:58

TO REPLAY #17, YOU ARE SUCH A ***** AND NEED UR ASS KICKED!!!!

# This is torally *****! — Guest 2006-07-19 14:59

Why are people doing this things... we dont need it! we want it but we dont need it... i dont even want it.. #7 is an *****!

# WHAT? — Guest 2006-07-19 15:02

Its a real operrator? not a computer?

# This is kool! — Guest 2006-07-19 15:09

# 17....Shut up, and your example making this seem bad is horrible. This App is nothing like that, so shut your mouth.

This is very kool indeed. But since we have Mics that allow us to talk onine with other people (Socom for example,) Can someone possibly make an App, that allows us to use those mics to tlak ot other people on the phone? That would be awsome.

# thanks — Guest 2006-07-19 15:16

thanks a lot for your guys *****en help *****s

# To number 3 — Jonesyxxiv 2006-07-19 15:22

Ive always wanted skype for PSP. And now you can make free calls to real phones with skype.

# Lol chill dude. — Guest 2006-07-19 15:25

ronbo chill. Ill try to help. First, you need an AIM Account on your computer. Then, if you already have one or started one, add "My IP Relay" to your buddy list.

Then download AFKIM to your PSP, and start a bittlebee account. Then after you do that. Hit select, and choose AIM, and type in teh account u have on the computer AIM. And it will sighn in.

After that, Message "My IP Relay" and say "CALL XXX-XXX-XXXX" (XXX-XXX-XXXX being the area code and number of person your trying to call.) It will then tell you the progress of it. Sometimes it wont work so try it a couple of itmes.

Then once it says hello or something to you, thats the oporator typing to you what the person you called is saying. And whatever you type, they will say to the person that you called. And you guys will tlak back and fourth. Remember, the oporator is an actual person, so dont screw around. If hey dectect mesing aroudn, they will close the connection for the misuse of the system, but you can just call the person back anyway.

Simple. I hope that helped.

# quit your shinanigans — Guest 2006-07-19 15:28

everyone saying this is terrible that QJ.net would post this is really dumb. maybe it is only meant for the deaf, but does that mean deaf people cant go on psp.qj.net?

this site is meant for informing everyone about neat/cool/new psp things and this one of those things.

just because psp.qj.net posted it, doesnt mean people werent already using this for prank calls.

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# wtf... — Anthony Tran 2006-07-19 15:34

a real person gets to listen into your conversation?????

# yea — Guest 2006-07-19 15:36

I cant make a bitlbee account because after I type the username and password I click the down botton and it saids

resolving and it does nothing after tha, theres my problem.

# wtf??? — Anthony Tran 2006-07-19 15:36

is the person speaking a real person?? i hope not...

# IP Relay? — Guest 2006-07-19 15:36

there's no 'My IP Relay'

# to #47 — Guest 2006-07-19 15:42

Yes, it's a real person. That way they can relay a message from a DEAF PERSON to a person who is not deaf.

Seriously QJ, take this off. When SomethingAwful.com started using this service for prank calling, they got a lawsuit threat, and now everyone mentioning misusing IPRelay now over there is banned.

# NOOOO — Guest 2006-07-19 15:51

THIS IS JUST HORRIBLE. THIS IS A SERVICE FOR DEAF PEOPLE. IF THE OPERATORS HEAR ONE BAD THING THEY BOOT YOU OFF BECAUSE YOUR A BAD PERSON

# This is good — Guest 2006-07-19 16:04

Nobody ever said this was meant for deaf people, it may never had even been made in the first place for deaf people. All it does is benefit deaf people more than ourselves.

Is that operator a real person?

# to #51 — thrillho 2006-07-19 16:17

Yes, it was made for deaf people.

The first sentence of the "About Us" page of Ip-Relay.com:

"IP-RELAY.com was the first service to offer deaf and hard of hearing persons the ability to place calls over the Internet."

And yes, it's a real person.

# tahts nice, ill tets it on my phojne and see hwo ti works — RaiderX 2006-07-19 16:18

nocomment

# AIM Problem? — Guest 2006-07-19 16:20

Okay, I got past that account creation for the app, but once I add my AIM account onto it- it doesn't work: it just says incorrect pass or username.. its exactly right...

my username is: gottaluvme2841

am i supposed to put @aol.com at the end?

# this is lame — Guest 2006-07-19 16:22

Why. theres no need for this g@yness. what a waste of time. what a waste of space.. get a life; and make sumthing useful.

# I tried @aol.com — Guest 2006-07-19 16:23

I tried @aol.com and it doesnt give an incorrect error anymore, just a authetication error... whats up with that?

# hey — Guest 2006-07-19 16:44

how did you guys get passed the create account?

# I agree — Guest 2006-07-19 16:47

I agree with those people who say that it should not be abused. This should only be used by the deaf and hard of hearing like myself.

If people continue to abuse this, I think this should be removed from QJ.net... If people do not abuse this, then I think it should be left on here as something for deaf/hard of hearing to take a look at.

Please do not abuse this system!

# wtf pspupdates — Guest 2006-07-19 16:54

dude i wrote this thing at mypsportal.com why is digg.com getting credit for something i wrote this is crap...wtf

# THIS IS THE PEFECT SOFTWARE!... — Guest 2006-07-19 17:01

...For making a deaf person go insane. A deaf person, 'cause no one else would use a txt-to-voice conversion. Insane, because that's what you will become if you try type full sentences without a keyboard.

# Nice !! — Guest 2006-07-19 17:09

it works and it's great thanks ..

# eh! — Guest 2006-07-19 17:17

AWWWWWWWWWWWW IT DOESNT WORK IN CANADA! :(

# This will die shortly — Guest 2006-07-19 17:48

Once these kids try it a couple times and realize how tedious it is they will quickly move on to the next homebrew app. I agree it shouldn't be abused and thankfully it's a pain to type on the PSP.

# lol — Guest 2006-07-19 17:59

i callled dominoes and they actuallly delivered.....lol....too bad had to pull some cash out of my pocket.....this is cool especially if u run out of mins on cellphone like me.....

# Amazing.. — Guest 2006-07-19 18:31

With all the idiot kids on this site now it makes PS2NFO look good.. and that's saying alot.

Stupid little kids..

Go back to myspace or what ever little ***** corn hole kiddie spank website you came from.. or .. AOL..

ps. be sure to respond with some lame. oh yeah.. blah blah blah #^%# *#&#*& for a good come back..

# Dork — James 2006-07-19 18:53

And how old are you Zima? 14? Because teenagers are big kids and are more responsible arn't they? Get a life ****face.

# @68 HAHAHHA — Guest 2006-07-19 19:00

your so funny because i dont think the psp was designed for 40 yearolds... it was designed for kids and teenagers so if you don't like it i suggest you LEAVE... stupid hater... your probablly one of those 40 year olds that still live in there parents basement.. looser get a life and stop hating on kids you homo.

you just got your food ate by iconz!

# Problem — Guest 2006-07-19 19:07

This should not be abused. These lines are used by people who ACTUALLY need them. Those that cannot hear and need to communicate normally. Your are tying up these lines and wasting money. Please stop.

# Wrong — Guest 2006-07-19 19:15

PSPs are not designed for target audience of kids, teens, adults, and seniors... Their target audience are "Videogamers". That includes every age.

# IP Relay — Guest 2006-07-19 19:21

It is a service for deaf or people that are hard of hearing. Abusing the system just for personal use is horrible. Just goes to show you how pspupdates.net really is the *****tiest homebrew site for PSP news. They plagiarize work, and report garbage.

# an insiders perspective — Guest 2006-07-19 19:27

i used to work for a company that provides this service...its certainly intended for deaf and the disabled. i'm not making any judgements here, though. its interesting to note that by law they are required to speak anything you type, including filthy, sexual, racist, and hateful words and phrases. they dont pay the relayers much, so dont be surprised if your call gets "disconnected" accidentally. and they have your IP/telephone number and can report fraudulent illegal use of the system btw...

here's the kicker: it's all paid for by you, suckers of america, in every phone bill

# seriously?!?! — Guest 2006-07-19 20:32

i mean come on here. first off the conversatin can never get serious because u hear go ahead after everything said. and then u have to wait for the other person to say something IF they choose to. it was ok way bak when it first came out but anyone with AIM has known about/tried/got tired of this a long time ago. good for those whove never heard of it. but it wont last long

# Hmm.. — Guest 2006-07-20 02:04

Ronbo iunno. X_X I guess you insalled it wrong or something. When you create an account, all i did was create a name and passowrd and sometimes it didnt work because the name was already taken or something. So i kept trying new ones and it worked. Iunno whats wrong with yours.

BUT DEVELOPERS PLEAS LISTEN UP!!

Please create a program that is like skype or will involve Mics. WE HAVE MICS NOW! So it would be so much easier to be able to talk to people throgh mics. I know it might take awhile or t might eb a little hard to do, but at least inform us of your development.

# aim login not working — Guest 2006-07-20 03:11

when i type in my aim account and press enter it just says "-login error: incorrect nickname or password.

-signing off..."

i know i put in the screename and password in correctly

ive tried everything i could think of and it still doesn't work. has anyone had this problem or can anyone help me with this please...

# LISTEN — Guest 2006-07-20 03:32

BUT DEVELOPERS PLEAS LISTEN UP!!

Please create a program that is like skype or will involve Mics. WE HAVE MICS NOW! So it would be so much easier to be able to talk to people throgh mics. I know it might take awhile or t might eb a little hard to do, but at least inform us of your development.

this should be done....

# It's very cool... but... — beverage 2006-07-20 04:28

This service is meant for deaf people. People who can't hear what the other person is saying! So your calls go to a real operator!! That person reads your message to the other person. Then when the other person talks, that operato types he message to you! Why do we take up the service that deaf people need to communicate?! Please, I urge you all to not use this. Wait for a skype or something.

~Beverage

# did anybody think of this???????? — Guest 2006-07-20 04:47

i thought that the psp had a cheap ass microphone built in

ANYWAYS WHY DONT YOU USE THE SOCOM AND SYPHON FILTER HEADSET AS A MICROPHONE?

first thing that came to my head

ohhh i cant wait for the psp cam'ra

having a better reason to take it everywhere and pictures of girl's asses n tit's of course

# lol — Guest 2006-07-20 05:34

yea its ran by real ppl just i just got a call from them and tehy asked if i knew how to use it. nice little application but like ppl say it shouldnt be abused

# thats amazing — Guest 2006-07-20 06:52

soo what ur really doing is just emailing a couple nerds private information and telephone numbers and then they call the person for you and read them your email?

couldnt it just be run through a voice like on oddcast to read what you write?

# HEY JUST TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW — Guest 2006-07-20 07:49

HEY JUST TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW YOU CAN ALSO SEND TEXT MESSAGES WITH THIS AFIM OR WHATEVER PROGRAM. send a IM to +1(xxx)xxxxxxx the x's are the phone number. this only works with some phones. for example it dosn't work with virgin mobile. i hope this helps?

# ill kill u all — Guest 2006-07-20 10:34

all the f@gs and A$$holes like 17 who are talking about reporting this web site for showing this deserve to die.

ur all virgins and shall remain that way

# real operator? — Guest 2006-07-20 11:16

WTF? What do you mean real operator? if i type, for example, "Waaazzzuuuuup!?", does a real operator say that to the one im calling?:S

# Skype, Video — Guest 2006-07-20 14:27

I'm waiting for someone to make a Skype client with the Talkman mic yet...

Better yet though, is that you just know that someone will eventually take the webcam attachment that's in in the works (or is it out now?) and make an IP video chat program... it's inevitable.

# yeahhhh — Guest 2006-07-20 19:32

one of the best thing i did with my psp!!

so tight

# What if... — Guest 2006-07-21 09:45

what if they found out how to use the PSP headset with this thing instead of having to use aim. that'd be pretty awesome

# wow. — RaiderX 2006-07-21 10:20

i just did this and i really didnt expect an actual guy to pick up and tell me wut they said and type back.

I was expecting some sort of robot MS sans voice! XD

I made the guy say "***** ***** ***** *****!! YOU ***** *****! DIE!!!" and he actually did... i woudl hate to have thta job, then again, it might be kind of fun to hear wut ppl talk about

# WTF — Guest 2006-07-21 11:58

woah! i've heard prank calls with this lol not cool lol

# lmao — Guest 2006-07-22 15:06

wow this is sooo cool lol

# ? — Guest 2006-07-23 02:33

What about the UK is the Uk going to have a service like this?

# 911!! — Guest 2006-07-23 17:27

i callled 911 lol

# david thats not funny — Guest 2006-07-23 22:00

David thats not cool. First of all its meant for deaf people. You guys can do your prank calls and stuff for a little while then get bored and send out the rejection line(i wont give u the number) so when you get bored of it. Please dont tell any other loser like yourself about it unless there deaf

Second of all 911 is for emergencys u freakin douche bag i hope u find the little presenti left in ur waffles. =)

btw. it was my green turd from the beans i ate

# WANNA WIN?!?!? — Guest 2006-07-23 22:11

WANNA WIN A FREE PSP? Send your Full name, address, age, and social security number on a self stamped post card to 5555 Rapist United, San Jose California 95129.

P.S. Please also include a copy of your house key, blueprints, and which window you leave open at night.

Thanks , Mr. Oppurtunity.

# Thanks — Guest 2006-07-23 22:18

Now as long as I have a wifi I can use it since I dont have a cell.

# cool program — Jumpin Jehosaphat 2006-08-10 17:21

this is nice...

# Guest 2006-09-14 14:20

does it need to be v1.50 to get this????

# basic — Guest 2010-02-27 23:52

These steps to get a phone on your psp is weak and it just doesn't work with mines even with internet. Not to disrespect your program but it's lame and botlead.

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