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[Q] Is there a "free texting" app for Infuse (Android in general)?

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
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carhigh said:
Kik messenger in market free
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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.
digthemlows said:
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.

MisterEdF said:
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?

MisterEdF said:
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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Rldowney said:
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.

Can we text with our Note 10.1?

Before this tablet was released and the rumors were flying about specs and features, I thought I read somewhere that we would possibly be able to "tether" in a way from our phone and be able to send texts from our tablet using our cell phone's number basically. Does anyone else remember hearing this rumor too and better yet, is this feature available and anyone know how to enable it?

Try MigtyText if your phone is android. Works for me
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Check the MightyText URL to get past the android install screen
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Yes it possible, I've been using Google voice free from the play store, just set up Google voice which will give u a gvoice phone number and you should be able to make calls and send text messages over any wifi. The only down side is that you can't receive calls so if somebody calls they will be asked to leave a voice mail and you will receive a email with the voice mail to download and listen to.. In my opinion its awesome cause its free and it works

sparkyxda said:
Check the MightyText URL to get past the android install screen
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Don't see this in the market. Can you link us please?
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Jacob.jsweets said:
Yes it possible, I've been using Google voice free from the play store, just set up Google voice which will give u a gvoice phone number and you should be able to make calls and send text messages over any wifi. The only down side is that you can't receive calls so if somebody calls they will be asked to leave a voice mail and you will receive a email with the voice mail to download and listen to.. In my opinion its awesome cause its free and it works
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It's possible to receive calls as well -- check out GrooVe IP

Check tablet talk. Pairs up through bluetooth/wifi and let's you text from tablet.

mitchellvii said:
Don't see this in the market. Can you link us please?
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Here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

sparkyxda said:
Here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
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Thanks but it says that the app is not compatible with my device. Can you dropbox the apk for me?
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You install the app on your phone, not the Note
Then you send texts from the web page on the Note
See my screenshot on previous post
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Yes
julez456 said:
Before this tablet was released and the rumors were flying about specs and features, I thought I read somewhere that we would possibly be able to "tether" in a way from our phone and be able to send texts from our tablet using our cell phone's number basically. Does anyone else remember hearing this rumor too and better yet, is this feature available and anyone know how to enable it?
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One word answer: YES
Tablet Talk Paid app, syncs to your phone via wifi or bluetooth. Text directly from your Galaxy Note.
MySMS (Tablet) Syncs between the mysms app on your phone. Allows for SMS and MMS to be sent from your tablet or desktop, all free.
TabletSMS Same as mySMS, text from the tablet directly, desktop, or phone. Be warned that this is $5/year.

Using Google voice makes everything so much easier

knives of ice said:
Using Google voice makes everything so much easier
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Unless you live on the UK
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knives of ice said:
Using Google voice makes everything so much easier
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I always had to have it open to receive texts. If I closed it and forgot I would find texts days, weeks, or months later. Nice idea, poor implementation. Needs to work like regular text apps. If I close them I still get notifications.

toenail_flicker said:
I always had to have it open to receive texts. If I closed it and forgot I would find texts days, weeks, or months later. Nice idea, poor implementation. Needs to work like regular text apps. If I close them I still get notifications.
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So many of the products Google puts out like Voice seem very half-assed to me. For instance voice mail transcription in Google Voice is so pathetically bad its funny. I get a voicemail from my mom asking me to get her a salad for lunch and the transcription is something like:
"Hi, mom on mars. Pick up syringes for grunge."
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Jonphinguyen7 said:
One word answer: YES
Tablet Talk Paid app, syncs to your phone via wifi or bluetooth. Text directly from your Galaxy Note.
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Just purchased this one and it is amazing! Sms's are sent instantly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi depending on your choice of how you connect your tablet to the phone using the app.
The best thing is, if you use a Bluetooth headset and it is paired with your phone, this app allows you to call and reject phone calls from the tablet. The phone can be left in your pocket as the app also has caller id. The calls are handled by your phone and controlled by this app. Also those who wish to use the new Bluetooth pen for calling can use it too via this app.
Who needs 3g anymore? Not me, that's for sure, I have saved myself £100.

HasC said:
Just purchased this one and it is amazing! Sms's are sent instantly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi depending on your choice of how you connect your tablet to the phone using the app.
The best thing is, if you use a Bluetooth headset and it is paired with your phone, this app allows you to call and reject phone calls from the tablet. The phone can be left in your pocket as the app also has caller id. The calls are handled by your phone and controlled by this app. Also those who wish to use the new Bluetooth pen for calling can use it too via this app.
Who needs 3g anymore? Not me, that's for sure, I have saved myself £100.
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Just purchased this. Cannot find app in Market on my Galaxy S II to download it. Not in MyApps there either.
I'll attempt to sideload it from my tablet.
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Huh?
I just went to the Play Store on my PC and it basically says the "Tablet Talk" is pretty much compatible with every phone ever made EXCEPT the Epic 4G Touch. WTH? Why not? Tried emailing the developer but their email link is broken.
Not happy.
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Ok, their customer service emailed me the .apk. I installed it on my phone. Made my phone and tablet discoverable to each other and paired.
Tablet Talk cannot connect to phone bluetooth.
I noticed when setting things up they ask for a password, but at no point in the connection process is the password requested. Makes me think I am missing a step in here somewhere?

I'm using Tablet Talk on my Epic 4g Touch through my Galaxy Note 10.1 & Nexus 7 tablets via WiFi....
I just wish it had the ability to do MMS, the only shortcoming. Other then that its a great program.

Yes I was finally able to connect via wifi. Bluetooth would not work.
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mitchellvii said:
I noticed when setting things up they ask for a password, but at no point in the connection process is the password requested. Makes me think I am missing a step in here somewhere?
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That is strange because I was not asked at any point to put in a password. Maybe it is the phone model causing the issue.
The developer has an active forum where you can ask the questions as to why you are having issues, link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206798

Group texting on Gear s2 doesn't work?

I got my first smartwatch yesterday! Really enjoying the features I have at my disposal on my wrist hooked up to my new S7 Edge! I used it all day at work and I only have one question or concern right now. My boss will, most of the time, send out a text to me and 4 or so other guys in a group text. I get it on my watch but when I reply through the watch itself either by voice commands or manual texting it only sends it to my boss and not the whole group is there any way to make it so when a group text is recieved, if I reply, can it go to everybody? Or anything I can download to make it work? Also, on a side note it sucks there's no sleep tracking but the gnight app works pretty well! :good:

Do you have group messaging turned on on the s7? Not sure if that's what your issue is or not. I just know it didn't work on my s2 or note 5 until I turned group messaging on under settings in the messaging app.
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scrappy610 said:
Do you have group messaging turned on on the s7? Not sure if that's what your issue is or not. I just know it didn't work on my s2 or note 5 until I turned group messaging on under settings in the messaging app.
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Yes I have group messaging turned on on my phone. I'm using the Samsung messaging app, the default app. I can't find any options on my gear s2 that'd change anything...am I missing something? When I reply it only sends to the person that started the group chat not to everyone in it. Is group reply not available on the s2?

DustinEgle said:
Yes I have group messaging turned on on my phone. I'm using the Samsung messaging app, the default app. I can't find any options on my gear s2 that'd change anything...am I missing something? When I reply it only sends to the person that started the group chat not to everyone in it. Is group reply not available on the s2?
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same problem here. any resolution?

eswilson said:
same problem here. any resolution?
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DustinEgle said:
I got my first smartwatch yesterday! Really enjoying the features I have at my disposal on my wrist hooked up to my new S7 Edge! I used it all day at work and I only have one question or concern right now. My boss will, most of the time, send out a text to me and 4 or so other guys in a group text. I get it on my watch but when I reply through the watch itself either by voice commands or manual texting it only sends it to my boss and not the whole group is there any way to make it so when a group text is recieved, if I reply, can it go to everybody? Or anything I can download to make it work? Also, on a side note it sucks there's no sleep tracking but the gnight app works pretty well! :good:
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Same problem, what the heck?!? I don't want to use another third party messaging app BC the default app shows the message thread between contacts on the watch and I don't want to lose that great feature!
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Did anyone get the resolution for group texting?

RCS in Android Messages

So I was thinking about using Android messages as my text app and have read it is supposed to have RCS function just like the default app on our Note 8 does. But Everytime I send a text as a test to my fiance there's never a delivered, read or any other RCS notable features. So I'm wondering is this app issues or carrier?

With Textra, this is available. I turned it on and it works. They are fixing the issue with Live messaging right now. I am with AT&T.

Where at in Textra do we turn on RCS? Didn't know that was available yet

I used textra at a time but I really want to use android messages since it seems to be the only app that lets me use Google keyboard to it's fullest. As far as bitmoji and gifs go lol

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Where at in Textra do we turn on RCS? Didn't know that was available yet
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Same. I remember them talking about it an eternity (more than 6 months) ago, but never saw a mention of it going live; and I'm one to usually read their changelogs. Only reason I havn't set Textra as my default messaging app like I want to.

Poetique said:
Same. I remember them talking about it an eternity (more than 6 months) ago, but never saw a mention of it going live; and I'm one to usually read their changelogs. Only reason I havn't set Textra as my default messaging app like I want to.
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Yeah I messaged support and they said it's on the table but hasn't been officially added yet

According to Textra's Twitter, Google haven't released the API so it's not going to happen until they do

KingVekxin said:
So I was thinking about using Android messages as my text app and have read it is supposed to have RCS function just like the default app on our Note 8 does. But Everytime I send a text as a test to my fiance there's never a delivered, read or any other RCS notable features. So I'm wondering is this app issues or carrier?
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Anyone have an answer to the OP's question? I was wondering the same thing.

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Anyone have an answer to the OP's question? I was wondering the same thing.
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AT&T only supports an older version of RCS (not Universal Profile) at the moment. AT&T has it integrated into the bundled samsung messages app so it works there, but Android Messages only supports the current version of RCS (Universal Profile). Hopefully AT&T will upgrade their RCS system soon...

KingVekxin said:
I used textra at a time but I really want to use android messages since it seems to be the only app that lets me use Google keyboard to it's fullest. As far as bitmoji and gifs go lol
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FWIW - It does work to its fullest in Textra. I've been using both for months, and I can insert emoji, GIFs, everything.

But the stock Samsung Messages app does not allow you to message users on iPhone without compressing the hell out of everything. So I don't think RCS is fully up yet on AT&T's side. From everything I've read, universal RCS allows for message sizes similar to iMessage. That's the only thing I miss from iPhone and is why I use Facebook Messenger or Allo for texting now. I'm sick of not being able to send gifs, videos or pictures of decent quality. No apps including Textra work for me without the crazy compression or other limitations.

Question Which Texting App?

Which texting app are folks using that has both a phone app AND the matching Wear OS app?

I am on Verizon and use their Messages+ app, and it works great with the Watch 4. (I realize that this is not much help to people not on that phone network).

I immediately switched to Google messages from Samsung

I tried Google Messages and move back to Samsung Messages... Samsung messages works great with Microsoft Windows Your Phone and works great with Samsung Dex.
The downside for me is that I with Bell and they do not support RCS on Samsung Messages. Google messages RCS work with Bell.

Went with Google Messages...

Using Textra on my phone. Works fine through watch. I can reply to texts, etc. I can also look at pictures which have been text to me. There is no Textra app on my watch though. Not sure how this works. I have never sent a text from my watch which was not a reply (and I have never had the desire to do this).

fliptwister said:
Using Textra on my phone. Works fine through watch. I can reply to texts, etc. I can also look at pictures which have been text to me. There is no Textra app on my watch though. Not sure how this works. I have never sent a text from my watch which was not a reply (and I have never had the desire to do this).
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Yeah, that's the thing: you can't initiate a text unless your watch and phone use the same "companion" app. Textra is still my favorite, but I went back to Handcent/Next SMS so I could have this function. One of the reasons for getting the Watch 4 was to be independent of the phone if necessary. FWIW, I talked with Jason at Textra and he said they are thinking about developing the watch app.
Thanks for your reply!

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Using Textra on my phone. Works fine through watch. I can reply to texts, etc. I can also look at pictures which have been text to me. There is no Textra app on my watch though. Not sure how this works.
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Same here. Textra. It just works and there is no companion watch app.

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Yeah, that's the thing: you can't initiate a text unless your watch and phone use the same "companion" app.
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That is not true at all. I use only Textra and it is the default texting app on the phone. I just sent a text originating from my non-LTE watch (not a reply). I selected a contact from the watch and clicked on the text icon and the thread appears and I can compose a message. No companion app needed.
Can you explain your reasoning in more detail?

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Which texting app are folks using that has both a phone app AND the matching Wear OS app?
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I use Textra on my phone and the default messaging app on my Galaxy Watch 4.

crxssi said:
That is not true at all. I use only Textra and it is the default texting app on the phone. I just sent a text originating from my non-LTE watch (not a reply). I selected a contact from the watch and clicked on the text icon and the thread appears and I can compose a message. No companion app needed.
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I don't know if it makes any difference, but mine is an LTE watch. Anyway, when I tried to use the default (Samsung) app on the watch to initiate a new text, it told me I had to first make Samsung messaging the default messaging app on my phone.

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I don't know if it makes any difference, but mine is an LTE watch.
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That could be the difference. Perhaps on the LTE version, it needs a stand-alone/companion app loaded on the watch and the non-LTE version does not. No way I can verify that.