I've search and am unable to find a messaging service that uses a data plan as a send / recieve instead of your text messaging plan. Anyone know of a app out there that does this? I dont care if its paid or not......
I believe you can with Google talk.
d.weller said:
I've search and am unable to find a messaging service that uses a data plan as a send / recieve instead of your text messaging plan. Anyone know of a app out there that does this? I dont care if its paid or not......
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exactly exactly ther aren´t apk´s for this... telephonical companys are soo clever lol
but in the market there´s available Whatsapp.apk this aplication has his own message system,,, you can try if you want...
Google Voice?
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Google Voice?
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Ya sorry i believe it is google voice not google talk. I also know you can through gmail chat but i havent tried it on my phone.
herouser26 said:
Ya sorry i believe it is google voice not google talk. I also know you can through gmail chat but i havent tried it on my phone.
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I not sayd google voice because here in Spain is not available
If you download SMS chomp there is a feature in there to text for free, you could check that out.
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Yeah, check out ChompSMS- you can use your carrier for SMS or switch and use the "chompsms network". This also integrates with TextFreek (textfreek .com), so you can get free text messaging this way.
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Finally got the real update, says it will update the myTouch to the final production ROM. Restarting and installing now!
Please post image right away.
Please post this so I could try the Email.apk with my Google Ion. I want to get the Exchange support.
hey just posted the Mail.apk to the dream forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536727
can you also pull the .apk file of the app sherpa / visual voicemail / facebook app if there are any
thanks :]
Mail didn't work on my Google Ion.
Update:
Mail.apk actually works. It creates an app called "Work Email". I thought Exchange is going through the regular "Email" app that's why I said it didn't work.
I second the facebook app!
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can you also pull the .apk file of the app sherpa / visual voicemail / facebook app if there are any
thanks :]
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I don't think there is a Fabook app, as I have just downloaded an image of the update...
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can you also pull the .apk file of the app sherpa / visual voicemail / facebook app if there are any
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Two most wanted apps: Sherpa & T-Mobile Visual voicemail
We also got word that it will have an voice sms app that allows voice texting. Can't wait for that.
From what I have been told, they wont be available until launch.
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johnowa636 said:
We also got word that it will have an voice sms app that allows voice texting. Can't wait for that.
From what I have been told, they wont be available until launch.
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Voice Text johnowa.
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We also got word that it will have an voice sms app that allows voice texting. Can't wait for that.
From what I have been told, they wont be available until launch.
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Its not just an app. Its a feature you have to have added to your TMO account. Sorry, but if you dont subcribe to TMO, you wont be able to use it. Also, FYI, I dont think COC10 is the final build, its still missing Sherpa and I dont think the exchange is complete as it only does email, no calendar.
EDIT: I may be mistaken on the voice sms app. It may be a voicemail feature being added that I was told needs to be added to your TMO acct. Sorry for any confusion.
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Its not just an app. Its a feature you have to have added to your TMO account. Sorry, but if you dont subcribe to TMO, you wont be able to use it. Also, FYI, I dont think COC10 is the final build, its still missing Sherpa and I dont think the exchange is complete as it only does email, no calendar.
EDIT: I may be mistaken on the voice sms app. It may be a voicemail feature being added that I was told needs to be added to your TMO acct. Sorry for any confusion.
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Trust me, guys. T-mobile is promoting Voice Text so they are definitely not working on their own.
Currently have an iPhone 4 and am waiting for my new Infuse to arrive. The iPhone had an app (that when jailbroken) allows you to use your Google Voice phone number for BOTH incoming and outgoing texting at no charge using data. The app even integrates with the native SMS app on the iPhone and works flawlessly.
I have been looking for a similar Android app and can't find one. Anyone know of such an app that allows FREE in and outbound texting using data?
To me the $10/month is a waste for a texting plan when I maybe will do 10-20 texts/month and AT&T's "pay per text" rate is a total ripoff.
U should be trying out "Google Voice" first. This does exactly what u r looking for.
I thought Google Voice on Android only allows free INCOMING texts and all outbound were still charged as "normal" texts either to a plan or at AT&T pricing?
If not, I was misinformed and am glad to hear that.
Google Voice in Android is much more integrated and you should be able to do the same with your Infuse (as you did with your iPhone), seamlessly and without the need for jailbreak/root and no extra charge
Kik messenger in market free
Post Infused by Infuse
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Kik messenger in market free
Post Infused by Infuse
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Thanks but not quite what I was asking for.
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If coming from iphone, textfree is on both
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If coming from iphone, textfree is on both
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Close, but I don't want yet another phone number.
I'm looking for a Google Voice solution and I am being told that (strangely enough) the Google Voice app should work although I am still a bit skeptical about that because everything I have read says it's only for incoming text and outgoing text through G.V. is charged at regular text rates.
I'll have to wait until my INFUSE shows up then I will find out for sure. All I have now is a Samsung 10.1 Android tablet which won't let me download G.V. so I can't even try.
I would like to know as well if GV outgoing is free. I dont text much but my wife does quite a bit.
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Outbound and incoming texts through a Google Voice number is completely free. I've already sent a hundred or so texts without incurring charges through Voice.
you can't get MMS though right?? is there a work around for that??
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I'll have to wait until my INFUSE shows up then I will find out for sure. All I have now is a Samsung 10.1 Android tablet which won't let me download G.V. so I can't even try.
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U can try it out by logging in into GV on ur computer.
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you can't get MMS though right?? is there a work around for that??
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So far, none.
Well, finally got my Infuse and loaded up my Google Account and as others said I do indeed get 2-way free texting.
The only thing I don't like is that it is not integrated into the "stock" messaging app. I have to keep a GV widget on the home screen. As I mentioned in my OP there was an iPhone app that fully integrated GV into the iPhone messaging app complete with pop-up notifications which was very nice. I'm surprised that doesn't exist for Android since Google and Android are so closely related.
You can forward GV texts to email or even to your carriers text messaging but of course it then becomes a chargeable text.
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Well, finally got my Infuse and loaded up my Google Account and as others said I do indeed get 2-way free texting.
The only thing I don't like is that it is not integrated into the "stock" messaging app. I have to keep a GV widget on the home screen. As I mentioned in my OP there was an iPhone app that fully integrated GV into the iPhone messaging app complete with pop-up notifications which was very nice. I'm surprised that doesn't exist for Android since Google and Android are so closely related.
You can forward GV texts to email or even to your carriers text messaging but of course it then becomes a chargeable text.
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Do it like I do - stop using stock sms app.
diablo009 said:
Do it like I do - stop using stock sms app.
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Obviously I am NOT using the stock messaging APP because it doesn't work with Google Voice. So what messaging app are you using with GOOGLE VOICE MESSAGING?
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Obviously I am NOT using the stock messaging APP because it doesn't work with Google Voice. So what messaging app are you using with GOOGLE VOICE MESSAGING?
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The google voice one
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The google voice one
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I use GV for all my texting needs. So no need for native messaging app. And for occasional/stray texts that need to come to my phone, I use GoSMS.
I know in settings you can pick the default sms app as something other than hangouts but there is no option to use google voice as the default. Does anyone know how to use just google voice?
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I know in settings you can pick the default sms app as something other than hangouts but there is no option to use google voice as the default. Does anyone know how to use just google voice?
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Or to show your Google Voice number as the SMS source, if we have to use another SMS app. I don't want people to use my carrier phone number. Or to even see it.
I've been texting my sister and she asked when I got a new phone number! Argh.
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Hi everyone. I have the Nexus 5 but I do not have a wifi plan. I have a Google Voice number and I have set up everything for texting and calling and I am using sliding messenger pro as my default texting app but it still does not let me send MMS through it. What apps are there that allow me to send MMS through Google Voice
None, google voice doesn't do MMS (except on Sprint)
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None, google voice doesn't do MMS (except on Sprint)
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They do now for Tmobile!
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They do now for Tmobile![/QUOTE
I do not see any option for mms on google voice on T-mo, care to explain?
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audiphil3 said:
They do now for Tmobile![/QUOTE
I do not see any option for mms on google voice on T-mo, care to explain?
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Let's be clear. Google Voice doesn't 'do' MMS at all. If someone on Sprint or T-Mobile sends an MMS to your Google Voice number, it will get forwarded to the email address associated to your GV number. You'll get an SMS telling you that an MMS was received. If someone from AT&T or Verizon sends you an MMS to your GV number, it vaporizes into the interwebs.
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Hangous does MMS.
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Hangous does MMS.
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...and what has Hangouts got to do with Google Voice?
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Hangous does MMS.
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Lol.
LordLugard said:
...and what has Hangouts got to do with Google Voice?
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it has to do with the poster not reading.
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it has to do with the poster not reading.
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Yeah, even SMS is broken for many users in Google Voice right now. It seems that many cannot get messages in the new Hangouts if sent from Voice due to a recent update. I don't know if it affects everyone, but it certainly does me. You can still get the Gmail notifications, but I don't get the messages in Hangouts.
More info: http://androidcommunity.com/google-voice-and-hangtous-cant-exchange-sms-messages-20131031/
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it has to do with the poster not reading.
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Oh, I read it.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/03/how-to-use-google-voice-sms-with-hangouts/
Then, attempt to send an mms.
Another option is to flash CM and enable Voice +.
You guys didn't know that?
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Oh, I read it.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/03/how-to-use-google-voice-sms-with-hangouts/
Then, attempt to send an mms.
Another option is to flash CM and enable Voice +.
You guys didn't know that?
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Wait if you flash cm and get voice+ you can start sending SMS through Google voice?
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Wait if you flash cm and get voice+ you can start sending SMS through Google voice?
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It will send you GV number through the messaging app.
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Oh, I read it.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/03/how-to-use-google-voice-sms-with-hangouts/
Then, attempt to send an mms.
Another option is to flash CM and enable Voice +.
You guys didn't know that?
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sigh. that still doesnt do MMS with either option using google voice, so no, you didnt.
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It will send you GV number through the messaging app.
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Does it make u feel good to talk down to people?
We're working towards something. I'm throwing out ideas.
If your not going to contribute, why say anything?
MMS forwarding is essentially what GVoice does & to the best of my knowledge it has to be carrier enabled as well. At this time that includes Sprint & Tmo only, unless something has changed.
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Aussie user on --> MHA-L29C636B158 here and I've currently got a case going with Huawei for an issue where SMS's sent via Google Voice are not logged to any SMS app. They send successfully but there's no trace of them in Huawei Messaging app or any SMS app.
Have confirmation from another Aus user on same firmware that they have the issue. Wondering if it's a problem on other variants? Can't seem to find the issue mentioned in any posts here on XDA.
Cheers all
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Aussie user on --> MHA-L29C636B158 here and I've currently got a case going with Huawei for an issue where SMS's sent via Google Voice are not logged to any SMS app. They send successfully but there's no trace of them in Huawei Messaging app or any SMS app.
Have confirmation from another Aus user on same firmware that they have the issue. Wondering if it's a problem on other variants? Can't seem to find the issue mentioned in any posts here on XDA.
Cheers all
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To send SMS with GV u either have to use the Google voice app or hangouts. Which one are u using? What do u mean logged? U mean once u hit send it sends but doesn't show in the app?
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To send SMS with GV u either have to use the Google voice app or hangouts. Which one are u using? What do u mean logged? U mean once u hit send it sends but doesn't show in the app?
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Yep, the latter. Using Google voice and then voice command "sms contact_name".
Once you've told Google Voice to send the SMS it has indeed been sent successfully but that particular message doesn't exist in any SMS messaging app. Go to Huawei Messaging or any other SMS app such as Android Messages you have installed and the GV sent SMS doesn't exist...
i thought i was the only one
drove me nuts so i uninstalled google now. lol
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i thought i was the only one
drove me nuts so i uninstalled google now. lol
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Thanks virtyx. Did uninstall/re-install fix the issue? What firmware r u on? I send and receive sms's from the car a fair bit with Google voice so it's a bit annoying to have no record of sent sms's done with GV. Apart from this am loving the phone Cheers
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Thanks virtyx. Did uninstall/re-install fix the issue? What firmware r u on? I send and receive sms's from the car a fair bit with Google voice so it's a bit annoying to have no record of sent sms's done with GV. Apart from this am loving the phone Cheers
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I'm on stock c636b172
I didn't reinstall don't really need it.
I just use the voice icon in my messaging app to send it, works that way.
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I'm on stock c636b172
I didn't reinstall don't really need it.
I just use the voice icon in my messaging app to send it, works that way.
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Yep righto. Guess I shouldn't be too excited about B172 possibly fixing the issue then! (which I'm hoping to get OTA soon).
If anyone else can comment on if they've seen this issue (or do a quick sms via GV for me to test it) it'd help me hugely with my case with Huawei which is currently moving at a snails pace... Twice already I thought I'd gotten through level 1 but it seems that's where it's still at...
Cheers