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*NS4G* Google Voice Question

I've got my Google Voice linked to my phone using my Sprint number and everytime I recieve a call I first have to press 1 to accept it...
Is there a way around this or is this required when using GV on our phones? I dont like that extra step. I'll deal if I dont have a choice but I would prefer for it not to be that way.

Go into your Google Voice account online and turn off call screening.

I had the same issue just log into GV and click on the gear and then its under calls or phone
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Quis89 said:
I've got my Google Voice linked to my phone using my Sprint number and everytime I recieve a call I first have to press 1 to accept it...
Is there a way around this or is this required when using GV on our phones? I dont like that extra step. I'll deal if I dont have a choice but I would prefer for it not to be that way.
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I just had that happen... WTF GOOGLE???
You have to go to voice.google.com, preferences, select the phone, then the option is under calls

I would like the old google voice app back.
you know the one where you can just use it for vm....the new one you cant do that with.

zikronix said:
I would like the old google voice app back.
you know the one where you can just use it for vm....the new one you cant do that with.
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+1... me too. I hate the new one.

derekwilkinson said:
+1... me too. I hate the new one.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13707871#post13707871

Much appreciated. Thanks guys!

what's app alternative for tablet

So for the past year or so I've been using whatsapp. The main reasons? It's cross platform and the ability to group instant message. My parents, sister, wife, in law's... My entire family has adopted it on my account. And it's great, for mobile phones. But yesterday I bought a nexus 7 and discovered it won't work on tablets. So basically I'm now trying to find either a way to get it to work on the nexus (preferably) or any alternative that suits our needs.
Basically, it's a cry for help. But I'd love to hear from you guys. Any suggestions are welcome.
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did you try whatsapp+ you can find it at this forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624514
i am not sure if it can work with tablets but at least you can give it a try.

strange... it does work on my nexus7 and even my tab 7.7

It won't even install. Play says device is not compatible.
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Ekril said:
did you try whatsapp+ you can find it at this forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624514
i am not sure if it can work with tablets but at least you can give it a try.
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Didn't work. The new verification code is 6 digits. But even if it weren't, pretty sure it wouldn't work. Anything else?
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Titanium backup from a phone... restore on the tablet... (root only!!)

It works on my Samsung tab 2,u need A SIM card with a working phone number, as of note there's no equal alternative to whatsapp,Facebook plans to buy it,
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sanghaviraj said:
It works on my Samsung tab 2,u need A SIM card with a working phone number, as of note there's no equal alternative to whatsapp,Facebook plans to buy it,
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Rumors (in other words, not necessarily true or false, but not confirmed).
I'd suggest you use something like Skype, GTalk or another IM that doesn't use phone numbers for verification. Obviously, it will be harder to add friends since it's not automatic, but you're not going to find any app that uses your contacts' phone numbers directly and your number without verification as that's a real issue.
Even if you could get Whatsapp to work on your tablet, it doesn't support two devices at once (your other device will be desactivated), so I'd really suggest you don't root your tablet and get a backup app just to try that that. Of course, it has its advantages, but it won't be useful in this case.

here what i done on mine
whatsapp application need a phone number verification which ll provide a code over text or phone call so i suggest to use a different phone number since you choose your tablet or cell-phone if you use the same number, since you cant run on both
try this download the apk over computer and transfer to u memory card or use a file host as dropbox to simply download and install
visit to download http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
and now use your home-phone or another number different as the one you use on cell-phone or try google voice if you are in the US
now just input telephone number and request a code over phonecall which is faster and get the code when the app request it just input the code and you are set!
hope helps or get the idea to accomplished what you need
Thanks for watching

GermainZ said:
Rumors (in other words, not necessarily true or false, but not confirmed).
I'd suggest you use something like Skype, GTalk or another IM that doesn't use phone numbers for verification. Obviously, it will be harder to add friends since it's not automatic, but you're not going to find any app that uses your contacts' phone numbers directly and your number without verification as that's a real issue.
Even if you could get Whatsapp to work on your tablet, it doesn't support two devices at once (your other device will be desactivated), so I'd really suggest you don't root your tablet and get a backup app just to try that that. Of course, it has its advantages, but it won't be useful in this case.
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I'm going with Skype. If does what I need. But both Skype and GTalk have a problem : neither support android 4.2 multi user. This is a problem. What I am trying to do is consolidate my Android experience. Both me and the wife have Android phones. Now we purchased the tablet for browsing at home and such. When out and about we use the phones to keep in touch with other connected family members and friends using Skype. When at home, we want to be able to reply from whatever device we are interacting with. If I'm in my session on the Nexus, I want to reply from there. Don't want to have to get up and go get the phone. Same for the wife. As main user, I can do this. But I can't get it to work for the wife's profile. At least not without logging out of Skype before switching profiles.
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[Q] WhatsApp application

Hello guys,
I just want to ask: is there a cracked version for WhatsApp that overrides the one year renewal?
Thank you.

I don't think the question for a cracked version is a legitimate question around here. Anyway, I would advise you to wait for a couple of days. When I waited, I ultimately got the announcement that my license was renewed for a year even though I didn't pay.

You could, I don't know if this still works, log into whatsapp with an iPhone of a friend who bought it in the AppStore.

Is there anyway to get whatsapp working on a wifi tablet?

Soreng said:
Is there anyway to get whatsapp working on a wifi tablet?
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Backup the app on a phone (e.g. via Titanium Backup) and restore it on the tablet

FSN said:
Backup the app on a phone (e.g. via Titanium Backup) and restore it on the tablet
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If I would do this and use Whatsapp both on my phone and tablet, will the messages be delivered to both?

Niels-je said:
If I would do this and use Whatsapp both on my phone and tablet, will the messages be delivered to both?
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probably not, whatsapp only works on one device.

Niels-je said:
If I would do this and use Whatsapp both on my phone and tablet, will the messages be delivered to both?
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If yo have a 3g tablet, you must have different SIM and number.
Just head to the generic app forum or the gtab 10.1 app forum and you will find the app APK to install on your tab.
and off you go whatsapping !!! People will reply to the number you send from.
I use both phones and tablet with great ease.
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[Firmware] Sprints Gtab 3 7.0 SM-T217S Stock Firmware

Good news to all of us with the Sprint Model Gtab 3 7.0 SM-T217S , We now have the factory stock firmware
T217SVPUAMH9_T217SSPTAMH9_SPR
MD5
F10FE83DE640CD8EA4AB157D7A448935
SamMobile​

benny3 said:
Good news to all of us with the Sprint Model Gtab 3 7.0 SM-T217S , We now have the factory stock firmware
Sammobile
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I just bought this model number today. Is this firmware just for people that bricked their phones? I rooted mine today without issue and hope that there will be all the other goodies available like on my samsung phone. The guy at Sprint told me that there were already custom roms and recovery, but I found out he was wrong.

Can't find it anywhere on that link. I wouldn't mind having a stock unrooted restore in hand. This is all that's preventing me from rooting.
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mrocklewitz said:
Can't find it anywhere on that link. I wouldn't mind having a stock unrooted restore in hand. This is all that's preventing me from rooting.
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Yeah looks like they pulled it off the shelf. Let me get it up uploaded and i'll post a link

It's under the phone section:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-T217S&pcode=SPR#firmware

cougarcougar said:
It's under the phone section:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-T217S&pcode=SPR#firmware
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Thanks!! i updated the OP with a link also
I'm working a little project right now for this tablet. Nothing special but its better than stock
BTW , You can install a app from the playstore from Vonage and it allows you to make calls and you should see the looks you get talking a 7 inch phone....lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vonage.TimeToCall&hl=en

I was just curious as to how to install this onto the device... i have rooted it and want to return it to stock form to give to a relative, but no matter what i try it doesn't seem to want to install using twrp or cwm... odin doesn't even recognize that it's even a file that i could use

I believe u use kies somehow
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Ive tried about 4 versions and it says that irs not suppirted for kiesvor kies 3
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did you unzip the file?

benny3 said:
Thanks!! i updated the OP with a link also
I'm working a little project right now for this tablet. Nothing special but its better than stock
BTW , You can install a app from the playstore from Vonage and it allows you to make calls and you should see the looks you get talking a 7 inch phone....lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vonage.TimeToCall&hl=en
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WE need some dark themes. I have xposed installed and have themed the status bar, but need something to add darkness to the settings menu.

Yep and with no luck. I'll give it another shot once im done putting my nexus back to stock
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Vampyrate said:
Yep and with no luck. I'll give it another shot once im done putting my nexus back to stock
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Any luck.. exposed still leaves a ton of white up there in that bar

Murph22 said:
Any luck.. exposed still leaves a ton of white up there in that bar
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I have the status themed well with wanam exposed. My issue is with the settings menu.

benny3 said:
Good news to all of us with the Sprint Model Gtab 3 7.0 SM-T217S , We now have the factory stock firmware
T217SVPUAMH9_T217SSPTAMH9_SPR
MD5
F10FE83DE640CD8EA4AB157D7A448935
SamMobile​
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Did you see this?
Just making sure

cougarcougar said:
did you unzip the file?
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Got it working, just had to be patient and push it through Odin

benny3 said:
Thanks!! i updated the OP with a link also
I'm working a little project right now for this tablet. Nothing special but its better than stock
BTW , You can install a app from the playstore from Vonage and it allows you to make calls and you should see the looks you get talking a 7 inch phone....lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vonage.TimeToCall&hl=en
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Wth? I installed the Vonage app but can't get passed startup screens cause it wants to verif6 my tab's # via call/text..?
SGT3_SM-T217S
Rooted TW 4.2.2
CWM Recovery

Monsterously Large "Phone"
M1k3Carson1369 said:
Wth? I installed the Vonage app but can't get passed startup screens cause it wants to verif6 my tab's # via call/text..?
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I have no affiliation with Talkatone nor Google, I just like their products because they seem to work well. Further, I do earn any money nor commissions from either. With that said:
I have turned my little tablet into a huge phone using Talkatone and a Google Voice Number. Most of the time I use a bluetooth headset, pay for the "pro" version @ $0.99/month for a little better quality, and it works great on wifi. And, it's pretty easy to setup, but if you need any help... Hope this helps.​
I am really hoping for a custom ROM soon, preferably something from Cyanogenmod, but...

michaelc2005 said:
I have no affiliation with Talkatone nor Google, I just like their products because they seem to work well. Further, I do earn any money nor commissions from either. With that said:
I have turned my little tablet into a huge phone using Talkatone and a Google Voice Number. Most of the time I use a bluetooth headset, pay for the "pro" version @ $0.99/month for a little better quality, and it works great on wifi. And, it's pretty easy to setup, but if you need any help... Hope this helps.​
I am really hoping for a custom ROM soon, preferably something from Cyanogenmod, but...
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But how do I set up the Vonage app if my tab can't make/send/receive any calls/texts natively? Do I have to change the number at the initial setup screen to my Google Voice number?
I have Google Voice set up and can use it for texts and voicemail but that's just about it. Been wanting phone capabilities on this tab since I got it...
**EDIT: HAHA! THAT WAS IT! The sms didnt work, but I requested the code via phone call, answered on my S3, put the code in, and called my Sprint number, AND IT WORKED!! Thamk you so much, you have no ides how happy this makes me!
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 [SM-T217S]
Remedy Rom v1.1 [4.2.2]
CWM Recovery

M1k3Carson1369 said:
But how do I set up the Vonage app if my tab can't make/send/receive any calls/texts natively? Do I have to change the number at the initial setup screen to my Google Voice number?
I have Google Voice set up and can use it for texts and voicemail but that's just about it. Been wanting phone capabilities on this tab since I got it...
**EDIT: HAHA! THAT WAS IT! The sms didnt work, but I requested the code via phone call, answered on my S3, put the code in, and called my Sprint number, AND IT WORKED!! Thamk you so much, you have no ides how happy this makes me!
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 [SM-T217S]
Remedy Rom v1.1 [4.2.2]
CWM Recovery
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MagicJack also works for free phone call's. They give you a random Florida or Wisconsin number when you make a call, and no one can call you back, but for free it's nice. I think if you have a MagicJack hardware device you can use that number with the APP and have in/out calls free over wifi. It works very well with my Verizon Galaxy Nexus (unlimited data plan) on wifi tether

Samsung Gear 2 (Stock) Fully Working With Non-Galaxy

Alright guys, I know a lot of you smart guys already have your Gear 2 like this but I was unable to find very many Gear 2 and non-android phone videos on YouTube so I made one. This is fully stock Gear 2 working with LG Optimus L70 from AIO/New Cricket.
Everything works. I even changed the S-Voice voice to use the Google Now voice. Watch the entire video if you are wondering how. (Not a tutorial just demo)
http://youtu.be/qYllO-RwSvo

Ok I want google now instead of svoice. .. how ?
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DAGr8 said:
Ok I want google now instead of svoice. .. how ?
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It is just the voice used for it. not the actual google now app.
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SilentAce07 said:
It is just the voice used for it. not the actual google now app.
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Correct, however I am working on getting to work with Google Now for real and not just the voice.

How did you get S-voice to send a text? I followed the same steps, but my S-Voice say messaging is not supported on this device. What stock app are you using on your phone?

duongdn said:
How did you get S-voice to send a text? I followed the same steps, but my S-Voice say messaging is not supported on this device. What stock app are you using on your phone?
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The forum here can be overwhelming. This article helped me initially get the Gear 2 to work with my LG.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobil...msung-gear-2-how-connect-it-any-android-phone
I just followed the directions and S-Video just worked.

zzEvilGeniuszz said:
The forum here can be overwhelming. This article helped me initially get the Gear 2 to work with my LG.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobil...msung-gear-2-how-connect-it-any-android-phone
I just followed the directions and S-Video just worked.
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I followed the same instructions also, but unable to tell it to send a text message like you did at the end of your video. I've got an LG G2, so I can't imagine our phones are that far apart from one another. When I tell it to send a text message, it say my device is not supported..

duongdn said:
I followed the same instructions also, but unable to tell it to send a text message like you did at the end of your video. I've got an LG G2, so I can't imagine our phones are that far apart from one another. When I tell it to send a text message, it say my device is not supported..
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Yeah I don't think the differences are very big between the two devices. It is weird yours doesn't work.
S-Voice on my LG isn't flawless. It doesn't know when to stop listening. I have to manually tap the mic to make it stop.
By the way I am using Gear 2 model SM-R380 with software version R3AF201CZ3N

I made a YouTube video showing how I got the Gear 2 working with non-Galaxy
http://youtu.be/Yp5H4UAWSTk
I still have to retrace my steps on how I got the Google Now voice, once I figure it out I will make a video showing how to do it. I had integrated Google Now prior to getting the Gear 2 so when I set it all up, it just worked without me doing anything in particular.

Can you test the exercise for me
Can you see if the Run and Bike part work with a non samsung phone. It uses the GPS from the phone. I run and bike a lot and need this feature.
I ordered an LG G3 from overseas but its a deal breaker if I cannot get the GPS part working with the exercises.

Hardcore73 said:
Can you see if the Run and Bike part work with a non samsung phone. It uses the GPS from the phone. I run and bike a lot and need this feature.
I ordered an LG G3 from overseas but its a deal breaker if I cannot get the GPS part working with the exercises.
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Both are working on my LG L70

Query
When you say non-galaxy devices do you mean devices that are still running android 4.3+ with touch wiz, or will this work with custom roms?
Thanks, Shaun

zzEvilGeniuszz said:
Both are working on my LG L70
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counting steps and estimating the distance, ok, but also with gps info?

Why do they always say non samsung device when most of us just want to use our note 3 on AOSP rom . Wouldn't it be better to say non touch wiz. Also will this work on android 4.4.4?
Demon Galaxy no Souls Noted!

Works on my nexus on mandi Rom @ 4.4.4 just battery on watch sucks!!!

hashcheck said:
Works on my nexus on mandi Rom @ 4.4.4 just battery on watch sucks!!!
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Great will try later .I have to be up to date if I'm on aosp.
Demon Galaxy no Souls Noted!

How to put google now voice???
My svoice doesnt speak At all

zzEvilGeniuszz said:
Alright guys, I know a lot of you smart guys already have your Gear 2 like this but I was unable to find very many Gear 2 and non-android phone videos on YouTube so I made one. This is fully stock Gear 2 working with LG Optimus L70 from AIO/New Cricket.
Everything works. I even changed the S-Voice voice to use the Google Now voice. Watch the entire video if you are wondering how. (Not a tutorial just demo)
http://youtu.be/qYllO-RwSvo
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Check my post #522 on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723862 to download any app from samsung store and gear store to work on any phone
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Is it possible to install to 4.1.2?? My note 2 is in the service centre and I'm using Note1 which has reached the max Android 4.1.2. sucks, cant even install gear manager
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