Ok I am sure I am just missing something simple but how do you text with Google voice on your phone I keep getting a message about it can't do it. So what am forgetting to do.
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No clue what you're doing wrong. Is it the market version?
Me (personally), I use version 0.3.4 because that's the last version that has 1 number that dials out allowing me to use that number as one of my "Family And Friends" which equals free minutes.
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I just installed the Google Voice app and I am wondering maybe I am just blind or does it not work on the EVO.
http://www.google.com/mobile/voice/
My google APP does not look anything like that... I don't even have a DIAL PAD within the application...
All I want to do is have it installed so that I can make international calls, thats all...
Thanks!
I believe with the current app you use the phones keypad, and when you press send it ask you if u want to use your google voice number or your regular cell number to complete the call.
stress1ner said:
I believe with the current app you use the phones keypad, and when you press send it ask you if u want to use your google voice number or your regular cell number to complete the call.
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Yes, this is set within the app. "make all calls with voice, all int calls, no calls, or ask". The dialer you are seeing in that picture is the nexus one, which runs stock android. The dialers are different..
That dialer is for the web version of the app for phones that dont have a native application like the palm pre and iphone.
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You can also add a shortcut to Toggle between using GV to dial or not and so on.
Is there a way to use Google voice solely for voicemail and not for voicemail and text? I had it set up like this on my Epic prior to the Google and Sprint thing but now it can't figure it out. Using Google for text requires a data connection and with the spotty data I've been getting I don't want to use Voice as well as other things about text thru Voice that I don't like.
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Quis89 said:
Is there a way to use Google voice solely for voicemail and not for voicemail and text? I had it set up like this on my Epic prior to the Google and Sprint thing but now it can't figure it out. Using Google for text requires a data connection and with the spotty data I've been getting I don't want to use Voice as well as other things about text thru Voice that I don't like.
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Yes - I just did this today. You have to go online to your Google Voice settings and unlink your Sprint number. Then on the left side, you'll have an option like "Upgrade Google Voice" or something similar. Choose the option to create a new Google Voice number (and not link to mobile phone). It will run you through the steps and give you a new number to use for voicemail only.
I then went into the voicemail settings on the phone and edited the voicemail number to the new one Google gave me.
Sorry for the vague description. I don't remember the exact steps since I did it over 12 hours ago. Hope this helps!
Thanks man!!
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Yes - I just did this today. You have to go online to your Google Voice settings and unlink your Sprint number. Then on the left side, you'll have an option like "Upgrade Google Voice" or something similar. Choose the option to create a new Google Voice number (and not link to mobile phone). It will run you through the steps and give you a new number to use for voicemail only.
I then went into the voicemail settings on the phone and edited the voicemail number to the new one Google gave me.
Sorry for the vague description. I don't remember the exact steps since I did it over 12 hours ago. Hope this helps!
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Thank you. I hated having my texts stored online and thanks to your steps I now can use Handcent SMS again. I tried using someone else's instructions and it didn't work, but now thanks to this I no longer have my Sprint phone # as my Voice #. I do like getting my Voicemail through Google Voice, but texts for me are more private and I don't need them flooding my GV inbox nor do I need them stored online for anyone Google chooses to let see them.
oubravs2b said:
Yes - I just did this today. You have to go online to your Google Voice settings and unlink your Sprint number. Then on the left side, you'll have an option like "Upgrade Google Voice" or something similar. Choose the option to create a new Google Voice number (and not link to mobile phone). It will run you through the steps and give you a new number to use for voicemail only.
I then went into the voicemail settings on the phone and edited the voicemail number to the new one Google gave me.
Sorry for the vague description. I don't remember the exact steps since I did it over 12 hours ago. Hope this helps!
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I'm trying to create a how-to. Am I correct that you:
- Did not use Google Voice before you got this phone.
- Set up Google Voice directly through the phone app.
- Were able to disintegrate Google Voice from your Sprint number, and request a new Google Voice number after the fact?
Also, did it say something like "You only have 30 days to revert your Sprint number?"
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
carhigh said:
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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Rldowney said:
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??
MisterEdF said:
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.
So I don't know about you guys but more recently, I've been getting a TON of unwanted soliciation mostly surrounding credit card consolidation. According to VZW (good 'ol #611), our TBs have a native function to block #s in our Call History. I've never known this before and using BAMF SOAB I couldn't find it. Anyone know of other ways?
I've never checked into a native function, but if you use google voice you can set up any number to go directly to voicemail, completely block them and setup custom voicemail greetings on a per person basis. It has a lot of nice options and those are all free. You also might want to get your phone number on the do not call registry if it's not already at https://www.donotcall.gov/
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Yeah thanks man, I registered some years ago but it isn't stopping these guys. The problem is they're calling from different #s, all of which are unreturnable too. GV would be nice but this is my direct #, not my GV.
When you click on Phone ...click on Menu and then go to Blocked Callers you can add them there...a bit time consuming as I cannot get it too add them by long pressing on their info in the call list...
Just reread your post... your running BAMF SOAB...I am still a stock newb not sure if you have that feature still.
Google voice options are tied to your cell number if you go through the setup. I don't even use the assigned google voice number for anything, but i do use the blocking feature and those numbers don't make it to my cell any longer. But if they use a lot of different numbers, i don't know what to suggest.
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DNak206 said:
Yeah thanks man, I registered some years ago but it isn't stopping these guys. The problem is they're calling from different #s, all of which are unreturnable too. GV would be nice but this is my direct #, not my GV.
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You have to re-register every year.
FYI - Making telemarketing calls to a cell number is illegal.
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/truth-about-wireless-phones-and-national-do-not-call-list
The link for filing a complaint with the FCC is on that site as well.
I use an app called Call Control, it allows me to allow calls from contacts only, all others go directly to voice mail.
You may want the paid version, it's well worth it in my opinion.
Have you tried any of the apps from the marketplace? i know they have one called blacklist.
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I use an app called Call Control, it allows me to allow calls from contacts only, all others go directly to voice mail.
You may want the paid version, it's well worth it in my opinion.
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thanks for this
An app called ALYac does a good job at it also
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ThunderShed has a long press add to blacklist...I ad every unwanted call # to it...
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I use "mr number". Its free, and it has great filtering options as well as caller id. You can set it to block, pickup/hangup, send to vm, block texts. Its keeps an easily accessable log. Its one of my favorite apps
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Sean Hicks said:
I use "mr number". Its free, and it has great filtering options as well as caller id. You can set it to block, pickup/hangup, send to vm, block texts. Its keeps an easily accessable log. Its one of my favorite apps
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I second this
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Hey guys i was wondering if anyone could assist me, I keep trying to set up google voice so i can text over wifi with my google number. I link it to my verizon wireless phone number and set up the options so it never uses google voice for voice mail but i can't seem to get the compose option to show up with texts. I made it so it syncs my text messages but nothing works. I cannot use google voice to text one my HTC Rezound or 2nd Gen Nexus 7. Any options to assist?
Honestly Google voice sucks. I use all the time but it lag, and sometimes you get your voice mail late and text late. Maybe it's just me. Just use Facebook messenger for text. It works. Save you an app space.
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