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Google mail new option "Call"

Hi,
now that Gmail added (on the desktop version) the possibility to make a call to a land line in real voip, I was wondering if there was a way to use this "call" option directly from our Captivate.
I would like to be able to call people thru Google Voice without using my call plan but only use my data plan (I still have unlimited data).
Thanks

There is an app called Google Voice.

mwxiao said:
There is an app called Google Voice.
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Thanks, for the info, I know that, but this app call you back and use your voice plan. I'm looking for a way to use a way do go full VOIP with gvoice like you can fin on your pc/mac when you open your browser on gmail.com a look under "chat" you will have a "call" button.
Try it

I think google is to afraid of alienating carriers, which would alienate manufacturers, to try that just yet.

Saw an article today describing how to setup Google Voice to allow you to transfer a call you receive via Google Voice to the Gmail Chat call function. However, it requires that you have Gmail open in a browser on your computer.
Overall it can save you some cell phone call minutes, but it may not be the solution you are looking for.

[Q] Current way to do free calls over data?

Hi,
I've seen many articles describe how back in the day you could make a Gizmo5 account and tie it to your google voice account and thereby make free calls using google voice. I've looked around for a bit for a solution that doesn't require Gizmo5 but haven't found anything as of now. I've seen some mentions of using at least in part SIPgate and SIPdroid but, from what I understand, if you can get that to work it only solves the issue of incoming calls. Does anyone have a current and complete method (preferably from start to finish) to set up something like this?

You can accomplish this by using Google Voice, IPKall, PBXes.org (or a similar service) and an app like GVCallback plus whichever SIP app you'd like to use (I like CSIP). There are tutorials out there, Google is your friend. A little too involved for me to go into detail at the moment but it's possible and it does work once setup properly. Basically: setup an account with PBXes.org, get telco # from IPKall (that forwards to your PBXes.org account). Next you setup Google Voice to forward to your IPKall #. At this point you'll be able to receive calls to your GV # but not dial out. To call out, setup GVCallback. Now when you dial-out, Google Voice will ring your phone first, you answer - then GV rings the # you dialed and connects the call - for free.
Just keep in mind, if you use too much bandwidth, PBXes.org will cut you off unless you upgrade to a premium account. Hope that helps.

Dbagjones said:
Just keep in mind, if you use too much bandwidth, PBXes.org will cut you off unless you upgrade to a premium account. Hope that helps.
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there are free sip providers without that limitation... a quick google search should turn up a ton of them.

If you're inside US, Google Voice will be the best answer. Or you can also use Skype or Fring with very low rate.

spiderx_mm said:
If you're inside US, Google Voice will be the best answer. Or you can also use Skype or Fring with very low rate.
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even if you're outside the US, you can get a free number from ipkall to use with google voice and get free calling to the US and canada and low rates (about the same as skype or fring) to anywhere else.

[Q] best free serviced voip app?

hey guys, I'm looking for a setup that can give me unlimited voip calls and minutes as I will be out of the country next month. I have looked around and haven't found one that offered more than 15 minutes... I looked at mo-co, vopium, and truphone. is there a better setup? thanks!
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sipgate with sipsorcery and google voice and 3cx or the old sipagent
edit: I just found out that sipsorcery is closed for new accounts?

kakashi_s1 said:
hey guys, I'm looking for a setup that can give me unlimited voip calls and minutes as I will be out of the country next month. I have looked around and haven't found one that offered more than 15 minutes... I looked at mo-co, vopium, and truphone. is there a better setup? thanks!
sent via HTC EVO
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Just use GVoice and Sipgate.com. Sipgate has free incoming calls so use the callback feature to make all calls incoming to you sipgate number and use a sip client on your phone.

google has that gizmo5 account too but they're not offering any new sign ups. I'll try using sipgate.com thanks!

And if you're looking for a good SIP client for your phone I recommend SIPDroid. An excellent app. I'm in Hong Kong right now and can use SIPDroid+Google Voice to make/receive free calls to USA numbers when I'm on a wifi/data connection.
Here's a link describing how. Very easy:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/euq38/making_free_calls_with_google_voice_without_using/

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

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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.

Free Calling

http://mindmirror007.blogspot.com/2010/12/guide-how-to-set-up-internet-calling.html?m=1
The above is a manual for free voice calls over data connection. Only problem works only for US based users since you need a Google voice account available only to US based users.
Wonder if Google voice account use or only creation is limited to US? I expect you should be able to ise it worldwide if you can get around the initial geographic creation limitations. Any ideas on this?
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I get free voice using Google Voice and Groove IP. I can make calls out, but yet haven't figured a way to receive them.

Oditius said:
I get free voice using Google Voice and Groove IP. I can make calls out, but yet haven't figured a way to receive them.
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I use groove IP as well and it works great. In order to receive calls you need to log onto your google voice account and forward the number to google chat. After that you will be able to make and receive calls.
Latest Overcome on T-Mobile

So any suggestions on how to get a google voice account considering I am not in the US???
As a far shot I tried using market enabler to fake T-Mobile and Verizon as providers but as expected it didnt work.