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[Think Tank] Skype on non-Verizon

Hi all. This is my first ever new thread so go easy on me. A while back we had a think-tank to make GoogleMaps work for navigation outside of the US. I figured if that was allowed then this request should be...
Skype makes SkypeMobile for android but it only works on Verizon. I figure there is no reason the smart people here can't mod the APK or phone ID to force it to work on my T-Mobile G1 (even if only over WiFi).
Is anyone up to the challenge?
-Sorry if this has been discussed, but I did try searching first and only found links to an old Skype Lite, which is not the same as Skype Mobile from Skype.

As far as I'm aware, even the official skype app on android uses minutes to call a cheaper number to call your skype contacts cheaply. If I'm not mistaken, on the verizon app there's no way to make data/wifi only calls. Fring's better for that

Skype Beta is available for T-Mobile Android devices. it does call out to a number to make the skype calls, but it calls out to the same number every time. THE SAME NUMBER EVERY TIME.
Hey, doesn't T-Mobile have a "Favorite 5" program or something?

mghtyred said:
Skype Beta is available for T-Mobile Android devices. it does call out to a number to make the skype calls, but it calls out to the same number every time. THE SAME NUMBER EVERY TIME.
Hey, doesn't T-Mobile have a "Favorite 5" program or something?
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mghtyred beat me too it.
You can also do something similar with Google Voice's call out feature, I believe it's option 2 from within the automated menu to make an outbound call. Ofcourse you would need to add it to your 5 Faves first.

By the way, I can't remember if Skype's number is a 1-800/1-877 number or not, but T-Mobile prohibits those from My-Faves.
Technically, they frown upon you adding GV's number as well, but I don't know if they've figured out a way to track that yet.

mattv888 said:
As far as I'm aware, even the official skype app on android uses minutes to call a cheaper number to call your skype contacts cheaply. If I'm not mistaken, on the verizon app there's no way to make data/wifi only calls. Fring's better for that
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This.
Fring works great.

Nimbuzz is an option as well

T-mobile no longer has myFaves and they found out people were setting the Voice number as a fave and it still costs now.
The only way you have myFaves with the G1 is if it's an old plan it's not available now.

[Q] Talkatone || How to get VoIP through GTalk on Android?

Does anyone know if there is a similar app for Android, or a way to get the same functionality as this: http://www.talkatone.com/
I already know how to get something similar with GV + Sipdroid. In fact I am using it right now. What I am basically looking for I guess is a app that will let me use VOIP over GTalk instead of a sip service like Talkatone does.

Same here
I would like to know that too... It always seemed very odd that google themselves didnt make that work...

Still looking
^Bump. Anyone seen anything new on this?

Is there any similar app exists?

MLonon said:
Does anyone know if there is a similar app for Android, or a way to get the same functionality as this: http://www.talkatone.com/
I already know how to get something similar with GV + Sipdroid. In fact I am using it right now. What I am basically looking for I guess is a app that will let me use VOIP over GTalk instead of a sip service like Talkatone does.
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Have you tried Fring?

Any news on this I don't want to use PBX or sip or what ever other in-between account they did this on the iphone and I can call people on my gmail account it's just plain stupid someone hasn't extracted the browser plugin and ported it to android.

Link_of_Hyrule said:
Any news on this I don't want to use PBX or sip or what ever other in-between account they did this on the iphone and I can call people on my gmail account it's just plain stupid someone hasn't extracted the browser plugin and ported it to android.
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Well, it finally seems that something has been done. Check the GrooVe IP app on the market which came out just a few days back. Is is 2.99, I got it. The outbound works fine, but I am not able to get incoming. Anyone else tried it out.

i haven't tried it but 2 of he comments say that it's glitchy and that it doesn't work properly... groove ip

Well I paid the $3 and it seems to be good fo out going but needs some fixes on incoming I couldn't figure out how to answer it lol
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i use sipdroid

This Dev is awesome I reported the bug and he fixed it within a day. It may not be a perfect app but if the Dev is that willing to fix stuff I'm all for recommending others to buy from him. http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/320717-app-groove-ip-google-voice-voip.html this app just needs a Google voice login and nothing extra unlike sip or the others I've tried to use. Today during the tornado I still had data but no texting or regular calls and it worked to make a call! Saved my butt. Worth $3.00!
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

Talkatone for Android
In case you haven't found it yet: Talkatone is now available for Android in an early alpha stage.
I just installed it in my Samsung Galaxy S2 and it works perfect with my GV!
You can get alpha APK here:
www[dot]talkatone[dot]com/android-preview[dot]html
(scroll to bottom)

Add phone capabilities to any tablet for free

This works, I am using my tablet as a speakerphone, plus sending and recieving text messages.
I do not take credit for this or provide support for this configuration.
Very Cool!
Link: add-phone-capabilities-to-any-tablet-for-free
Thanks to: probbiethe1
What you will need:
1.Google Voice number- http://www.google.com/voice
2.Callcentric account- http://www.callcentr...ate_plans01.php
3.IPkall account- http://phone.ipkall.com/
4.Express talk VoIP soft phone- http://www.nch.com.au/talk/index.html
5.Sipdroid, Csipsimple app- both in market or http://code.google.c....1.apk&can=2&q= / http://code.google.c...ls.apk&can=2&q=
6.Google Voice call free app or buy the full version and support the dev- both in market or http://advancedgv.totalh.com/ free version found here http://www.mediafire...qlkgkpt02xnw1zs
7.Dialer one app- found in market or http://code.google.c...rOne_v1.2.3.apk
8.Google voice- found in market or an older version can be downloaded here http://www.soft30.co...e-0-3-0/details i recommend the old version

Nice find! I'll have to set this up tomorrow.

I find it kind of awkward walking around, holding the tablet up to my ear...

Very nice
Nice configuration thanks

TheKaz said:
I find it kind of awkward walking around, holding the tablet up to my ear...
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perfect for a rap video. no joke.

Seriously!
OP: thanks for the link. This is an awesome find.

Thanks for the link but I'm having trouble getting it to work. Calls come into the tablet, I'm able to answer them but the connection doesn't seem to complete. While the tablet says it has connected, the dialing phone continues to ring and eventually goes to Google voicemail. Anyone have any luck getting this to work? I'm on Vegan 5.1.1
-John

twistedrotors said:
Thanks for the link but I'm having trouble getting it to work. Calls come into the tablet, I'm able to answer them but the connection doesn't seem to complete. While the tablet says it has connected, the dialing phone continues to ring and eventually goes to Google voicemail. Anyone have any luck getting this to work? I'm on Vegan 5.1.1
-John
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This is because you are only setting up a free account with CallCentric. You can only talk to other CallCentric users for free over the SIP connection. Unless you are going to purchase time there this will be of limited use for voice calls.
Texting however is another matter. This is working QUITE nicely for that. Texting on my Gtab....didn't think I would see that.
My only question is if sending texts counts as usage on the IPkall account. If it doesn't I will have to make a point of actually calling the number once a month to keep it active.
Nice work here.

greymane98 said:
This is because you are only setting up a free account with CallCentric. You can only talk to other CallCentric users for free over the SIP connection. Unless you are going to purchase time there this will be of limited use for voice calls.
Texting however is another matter. This is working QUITE nicely for that. Texting on my Gtab....didn't think I would see that.
My only question is if sending texts counts as usage on the IPkall account. If it doesn't I will have to make a point of actually calling the number once a month to keep it active.
Nice work here.
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I was under the impression from the original write-up that calling and texting were completely free using this method.
Texting works just fine through the GV app for me.
-John

Dialer
twistedrotors said:
I was under the impression from the original write-up that calling and texting were completely free using this method.
Texting works just fine through the GV app for me.
-John
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I could get a call to make the tab ring but no voice so I went looking at the websites...
Right off CallCentric's page per the link:
"IP Freedom does not allow you to call traditional landline and mobile phones. If you like the idea of the Callcentric IP Freedom plan, but need to make calls to traditional phones please take a look at our Pay Per Call plan."
I may be missing something, but I assume that is the issue. I am not sure why they have us install the dialer software since you can dial through CSip.

Oops
Well, I stand corrected. I messed with it a little more and I am able to get incoming calls.
The outgoing cannot be made directly. You have to call Google Voice and have it place the call/call you back. The directions have us installing an old version of Voice which I am not keen on.
Gonna play with it some more.

Tablet as Phone
Ok, I can text successfully to & from the tab and I can take incoming calls.
Not having any luck making outgoing calls. Google Voice Callback is not seeming to intercept the outgoing call to have Google voice place it and call my back so CallCentric is denying the call since it is not to one of their clients. Not sure what the problem is here.
Further I can't use Dialerone at all. Every time I try to use it to place an outgoing call it gives the famous android.process.acore error. I reviewed my complete contact list & cleared out entries causing prior problems and cleared my contact storage, but it didn't seem to make a difference.
Anyone here having luck with this?

Hey everyone its good to see my tutorial made it over here. If you have any questions you can ask me over here http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...s/7218-how-make-receive-free-calls-texts.html and then you can get your question answered faster

Skype
I use Skype to make calls. It works pretty well. I don't receive calls with it because I don't pay extra for a phone number but I do have a Skype acct to make calls to land lines.
On skype the microphone works pretty well while it sits in my lap.
I have the C&C Froyo setup on my gTab.
Oh. I should have mentioned that I have not been able to use Skype video calling. At some point I'm pretty sure that will be working but I'm been following other threads for now and I find 99% of my calls are not video anyway. My laptop works better for that anyway because of how I can set in on the counter.

GrooveIP works directly with your Google Voice number - no need to redirect to another system. GrooveIP is not free, but for a few dollars,it gives you the ability to make and receive calls. Paired with the Google Voice app, you have voicemail and SMS all on your gTablet.
I've been happy with Skype as well.I actually think Skype works better with the mic compared to GrooveIP, although both do work well. Of course, with Skype, you have to have SkypeIn, SkypeOut subscriptions, or Skype credit to make calls to landlines.

AmericanDane said:
Oh. I should have mentioned that I have not been able to use Skype video calling. At some point I'm pretty sure that will be working but I'm been following other threads for now and I find 99% of my calls are not video anyway. My laptop works better for that anyway because of how I can set in on the counter.
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I can make video calls on skype. Video quite bad, but it works. Im on TNT Lite 4.4
You need the latest skype, and have to enable video in the settings.

For those of us on sprint google voice is exceptionally awesome. I have google voice on my gtab combined with my sprint cell number and I am able to make and recieve text messages. It's pretty awesome. I've been told using gooveip works very well with it but I haven't bought it just yet. Right now I just don't see the need for it.

broken links
none of the links work. how do I do this?

andthegeekshall said:
none of the links work. how do I do this?
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Just find the Up to date ver as Jul 2 2014
What you will need:
1.Google Voice number- www.google.com/voice
2.Callcentric account- Callcentric IP Freedom rate plan
3.IPkall account- IPKall
4.Express talk VoIP soft phone- VoIP Phone Software - SIP VoIP Softphone for PC, Mac & Pocket PC THIS IS ONLY FOR COMPUTERS
5.Sipdroid, Csipsimple app- both in market or Sipdroid-2.0.1.apk - sipdroid - Create PBX account linked to Google Voice, call option "always ask" - Project Hosting on Google Code / CSipSimple_0.00-15-13-tls.apk - csipsimple - CSipSimple dev build for 0.00-15-13 with TLS - Project Hosting on Google Code
6.Google Voice callback free found in market or google voice call free found here gvfree.apk
7.Dialer one app- found in market or dialer one_1.3.3.apk - 4shared.com - online file sharing and storage - download
8.Google voice- found in market or an older version can be downloaded here Google_Voice_0.3.0.apk i recommend the old version
More info from probbiethe1 posted Here

enfermo said:
Just find the Up to date ver as Jul 2 2014
What you will need:
1.Google Voice number- www.google.com/voice
2.Callcentric account- Callcentric IP Freedom rate plan
3.IPkall account- IPKall
4.Express talk VoIP soft phone- VoIP Phone Software - SIP VoIP Softphone for PC, Mac & Pocket PC THIS IS ONLY FOR COMPUTERS
5.Sipdroid, Csipsimple app- both in market or Sipdroid-2.0.1.apk - sipdroid - Create PBX account linked to Google Voice, call option "always ask" - Project Hosting on Google Code / CSipSimple_0.00-15-13-tls.apk - csipsimple - CSipSimple dev build for 0.00-15-13 with TLS - Project Hosting on Google Code
6.Google Voice callback free found in market or google voice call free found here gvfree.apk
7.Dialer one app- found in market or dialer one_1.3.3.apk - 4shared.com - online file sharing and storage - download
8.Google voice- found in market or an older version can be downloaded here Google_Voice_0.3.0.apk i recommend the old version
More info from probbiethe1 posted Here
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You are correct this is up to date and all of the links should be working. I continue to update my thread to make sure everything still works. I just ported my moms old land line number that she has had for like 20 years over to Google voice and then did this same setup for her so she can still have her land line number and a "home phone" with out having to pay a dime extra for it.

Android version to Facetime?

My wife has a Atrix, we have a Acer 500 tablet at home and I am getting my Galaxy Nexus Thursday... I want to be able to start doing video calls, what would be the best way to do this? Should I just use Skype?
fyi: we are in canada, if this makes a difference, as I know many google apps dont work the same in Canada as they do in the US.

ddemers said:
My wife has a Atrix, we have a Acer 500 tablet at home and I am getting my Galaxy Nexus Thursday... I want to be able to start doing video calls, what would be the best way to do this? Should I just use Skype?
fyi: we are in canada, if this makes a difference, as I know many google apps dont work the same in Canada as they do in the US.
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You could use Skype or Google Talk.

or Google Messenger (multi-party video calls), it comes bundled with Google Plus

Thanks.
I actually just tried this out this weekend... very nice! I thought the hangout feature is useful and nicely implemented.

Mobile hangout is the best option because it works on iphone as well. Also allows for group video chats.

Tango and Fring can both make video calls like Facetime.

My wife and I, use qik video chat. Its decent. But if you want the best nothing tops Google + hangouts.

I have used Fring between Android & iOS devices with no issues at all.

[Q] Voice & Message: Hangout, Skype or Viber?

Hi,
If you are familiar with making voice calls via WiFi, can you please recommend an app to use? I know of Hangout, Skype and Viber but I often use regular phone calld and SMS texting. But recently my buddy had moved to a place where phone reception is very bad. We need to look for an alternative using WiFi. Can you please advise an app to use (even if it's different than the 3 above). The requirements are modest:
1- Light resources
2- Text messaging, Voice call, Video call is welcome but not necessary
3- App should not interfer to propose ads or offers or features unrelated to basic audio and text messaging. For example, Viber stickers is something I deem as useless.
4- App should work in WiFi and Data mode.
5- Both of us use Android. Interoperability with other systems would be welcome but not necessary.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Try groove ip it's a voip client that runs off your google account and works well with Google voice for sms
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enigma2446 said:
Try groove ip it's a voip client that runs off your google account and works well with Google voice for sms
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In the Play Store GrooVe IP Lite Free Calls Text, there is a mention
On May 15, 2014 Google will no longer allow XMPP based calling through Google Voice. Since GrooVe IP uses that interface, this app will stop functioning on May 15, 2014
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This doesn't bode well for the longevity of the app. Furthermore, this apps is VoIP based and requires Google Voice account that we don't have.

try 'Line' for talk or text. I've used it successfully to communicate to the other side of the planet. I am not sure about it's use of resources but it seems to work well enough.
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gooftoup said:
try 'Line' for talk or text. I've used it successfully to communicate to the other side of the planet. I am not sure about it's use of resources but it seems to work well enough.
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Thanks for the info. It looks like HangOut can do the job. Overall it does what we need. One of the nice feature is that we can use a computer to send message to HangOut on a phone. Even better on Linux, we can use Pidgin to send these text msg.
Viber is OK but it's sign up procedure is weird, the device must have a SIM card for Viber to work, even if we only use WiFi.
Skype seems to have inferior voice/audio quality compared to HangOut. Also Skype consumes more resources. Whether it's on the phone or a computer. However, Skype has a big advantage that it has a desktop client on all OS platform. Overall, we found that HangOut fits best our needs. Hope that Google will makes a Desktop version of HangOut on Linux.