Hey I was wandering if there is an app or something that allows us to make calls and text over wifi and uses the same number and such that we get from our carrier??
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deathblade said:
Hey I was wandering if there is an app or something that allows us to make calls and text over wifi and uses the same number and such that we get from our carrier??
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i dont think they make that yet.
the only thing i can think of is google voice.
try and give it a shot haha
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Well I'm not going to say it. Just do the math folks. Very interesting combo.
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stephenj37826 said:
Well I'm not going to say it. Just do the math folks. Very interesting combo.
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Ok I'll bite...huh?
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I think he's pointing out the fact that you can use google voice to make every call for free.
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I think he's pointing out the fact that you can use google voice to make every call for free.
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He's on to something
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stephenj37826 said:
He's on to something
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Yeah.
For anyone who didn't know, you can use the google voice app to make calls.
The way it works is you "call" someone with the app, and then google voice calls you and the person you're calling, and connects you.
Due to our provider allowing unlimited incoming calls, you can make all your calls for free.
I personally don't do this, as I can't possibly burn through 1000 minutes in a month anyway.
What's really cool is you can have it automatically use the app when you dial any number not in your exceptions list and set its quite hours for nights and weekends. The calls receiver still sees your number.
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Does anyone know how to send mms on a rooted G2x
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misbaa7 said:
Does anyone know how to send mms on a rooted G2x
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Sure, select New Message--->Menu key (square button on far left)--->Attach
yay, but I'm no connected to a data plan, only to wifi
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I believe there may be third party apps in the market that will allow you to do that. I'm not sure though. Can you do so with a google voice number?
There is an app called Skebby Free MMS in the market that says it sends text and mms messages via wifi. It's only free if you send it to someone else that is using the same app though. Otherwise, it will cost you money.
There is also WhatsApp and it is free for a year.
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yay, but I'm no connected to a data plan, only to wifi
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Maybe you should begin learning how to form proper question then. Do a search on the Market for WiFi MMS or pay the 10 bucks a month.
thanks everyone for your help I'll. let you know how it turns out.
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Ok I did some research and found out that my google voice isn'tworking with texts cuz I need to change the number associated with it to my google voice number, now how might I go about doing that, its currently set to my att number
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are you using stock messenger? do you have voice app? try fixing at google.com/voice .. im not sure what you are missing.. elaborate please
Same. Elaborate. I've been using Google voice fOr over two years now and it's great
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yea me too.. give that number to everyone i dont want to talk to!!!
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Same. Elaborate. I've been using Google voice fOr over two years now and it's great
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I have google voice, is there more that I need, I use groove IP for callsbut I thought voice allowed you to at least send and receive texts
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I have the setting in gv for use of both messaging apps (its self and the default)
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Here's what my settings look like
As of right now
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did you set it up correctly on google.com/voice? you have to set your phone up there also!!
What settings need to be what at the site?
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Do I need to change this?
If so then do I change it to my cell number our google talk?
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1: you should not post your number publicly!!
2: log in to your voice account on a pc and you will have to set you mobile number up through the website ..in account settings
deathblade said:
Do I need to change this?
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If so then do I change it to my cell number our google talk?
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mejori said:
1: you should not post your number publicly!!
2: log in to your voice account on a pc and you will have to set you mobile number up through the website ..in account settings
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I don't even know what that number is..
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And I don't know how to UN attach it
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ok you need to go to the website and follow all the instructions.. in settings and activate your phone..
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ok you need to go to the website and follow all the instructions..
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I plan to as soon as I can, I know I may seem like an idiot but thanks for the help
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no prob.. good luck
deathblade said:
Do I need to change this?
If so then do I change it to my cell number our google talk?
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Lol I would take out your number. Some trolls might prank you on your Google voice.
Anyways, what does your General settings look like, make sure you have SMS to mobile unchecked.
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jayson94538 said:
Lol I would take out your number. Some trolls might prank you on your Google voice.
Anyways, what does your General settings look like, make sure you have SMS to mobile unchecked.
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I got it working just an I supposed to be able to start text conversations or am I only allowed to reply to received texts?
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Oh and I learned that's not my number just my voice mail thing
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deathblade said:
Oh and I learned that's not my number just my voice mail thing
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Lol I think that's your Google voice number, well that's where my Google voice number shows.
You should be able to start a new conversation and reply to received texts. If you have a text plan with your mobile number, send test messages to google voice from it or vice versa. That's how I did it.
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So I've been thinking about dropping my SMS/MMS bundle plan to safe a little money. There are some free apps in the Market to text for free with data. Which do you recommend? I am currently testing Pinger, which is great. The only flaw I see is that I'm not able to text with the original number I also use for calling (which creates confusion with my friends and family.) Also, when I'm on Edge the app doesn't load/refresh for new messages. Any body find a (near) perfect alternative?
Thanks
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Why don't you try whatsapp?
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cricketAC said:
Why don't you try whatsapp?
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Doesn't that require people to use the app as well? I use it for international texting with my brother but he also uses the app, can you send to a dumb phone and receive from the same person?
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Nope. The other end should have whatsapp too. But its better than juggling two numbers, one for calls and the other for text.
I have free global texting so I hardly use whatsapp even.
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cricketAC said:
Why don't you try whatsapp?
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Doesn't that app also require the person receiving the message to have it installed? And does it use the native number? Hmm. Google voice seemed nice, but I couldn't understand how it worked and doesn't support MMS.
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I'm not sure if this will work or not but have you tried the GO SMS GO chat?
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I'm not sure if this will work or not but have you tried the GO SMS GO chat?
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I have, and it's just SMS app replacement on same network.
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Why not use one of the IM clients out there? That's what I use to text my girl while she's in Canada.
What about Google Voice?
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partylikeaninjastar said:
What about Google Voice?
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As I said, no MMS support.
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I use Viber. It's an all in one and it's free and no adverts!!
People that you message do require it though as of course it uses Wifi or your Data Plan!
Also this allows to MMS/SMS in one shot also your can call people with this app. Again all using data so it's a VoIP app.
I tested the calling feature and it comes in quite clear! SMS with it is good also.
Hope this is somewhat of what you were looking for...
Marc
Is it possible to make your phone on wifi without actually being on wifi and using the phones connection
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Dr00pi said:
Is it possible to make your phone on wifi without actually being on wifi and using the phones connection
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No.
Well that sucks
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Dr00pi said:
Well that sucks
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Honestly, not even sure what you are asking. Why do you want to appear connected to a Wi-Fi connection if you are on anything but Wi-Fi? Am I understanding this correctly? Either you are on: 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, etc. when connecting to data/network. Can you please elaborate more on what it is that you are wanting/asking?
I was trying to use video chat on the road and it told me i had to have wifi. I have 4g and i conveniently had my gfs phone to use as a hotspot but i was just wondering if she wasn't there i would have to stop somewhere with free wifi
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Dr00pi said:
I was trying to use video chat on the road and it told me i had to have wifi
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True, video chat apps most likely will require a Wi-Fi connection in order to perform.
So i figure that there would b someone who knows a way to manipulate it
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Dr00pi said:
So i figure that there would b someone who knows a way to manipulate it
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You can always try one of the many apps from the Market: Skype, Tango, ooVoo, Qik, etc... see if one of these works for what you are trying to do.
I used vtok that works without wifi thanks
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I think what you mean is something like 3G un-restrictor like for iPhone.
Yes thats exactly what i ment
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Yes thats exactly what i ment
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I don't think there is one, if there is, I am not aware of it.