[Q] Make video call - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How can I make video calls? I don't see any options in the dialer app. I am using stock 4.4.4

bitdomo said:
How can I make video calls? I don't see any options in the dialer app. I am using stock 4.4.4
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Hangouts, tango, Skype. There is no option in the stock dialer app for video calls.

I think the standard video calls fell out of favour several years ago so some don't bother adding it as a feature
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rootSU said:
I think the standard video calls fell out of favour several years ago so some don't bother adding it as a feature
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So there aren't any way to video call a phone number at the moment. I just asked because one of my friend misses this feature.

bitdomo said:
So there aren't any way to video call a phone number at the moment. I just asked because one of my friend misses this feature.
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I'm not aware but if the networks still support it, perhaps 3rd party apps will be able to help?
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rootSU said:
I'm not aware but if the networks still support it, perhaps 3rd party apps will be able to help?
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The network supports it. Me and my friend haven't find any 3rd party dialer app or anyithing. It is a pretty useless feture for me, because video call price is high, but for my friend in the country where he lives the price of the video call is the same as the normal call.
I read it somewhere that video call is not supported at all in the USA through carrier networks. I think that could be the reasone why it is missing. D820 and D821 share the exact same software.

I think its missing because no one really uses it. About 10 years ago, it was popular for about year but after that no one used it really as its pretty pointless. Particularly now we have better data infrastructures and people can use their allowance
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[Request] App idea to a dev...maybe

Hi community,
A few days ago I saw a thread asking for some app ideas.
But unfortunately now I can't find it.
However my idea is as below.
1. An app which can activate a background sound during a call which will be able to heard from the other party of the call. For example if we activate a rain sound the other party listening will think I am in a rain situation. Or may be a urban town sound. without using network just to run from local phone.
2. An app to receive calls and save them as voicemail after several number of rings. Actually I personally think it's a waste to pay mibile companies for voicemail when we can totally save the voice cuts to our local phone. Again this app also without using network connectivity just run using the local mobile.
So above are my requests.
They might sound silly to most of you or may be they are already there which I am not aware of.
If so please share your knowledge in a comment.
Thanks xda community for giving me a chance to share my idea.
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dont know about the second one but i thinks there is a lot of the 1st one out there
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IG.CallTricks&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gridmob.android.funnycall&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boukhatem.app.android.soundeffects&hl=en
https://www.google.com/search?q=and...j9&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
jeremykersh said:
dont know about the second one but i thinks there is a lot of the 1st one out there
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IG.CallTricks&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gridmob.android.funnycall&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boukhatem.app.android.soundeffects&hl=en
https://www.google.com/search?q=and...j9&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
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No my friend none of these doesn't do what I meant. They are just useless I I have tried most of them.
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milroy319 said:
No my friend none of these doesn't do what I meant. They are just useless I I have tried most of them.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers 1. An app which can activate a background sound during a call which will be able to heard from the other party of the call. For example if we activate a rain sound the other party listening will think I am in a rain situation.
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maybe im confused as these all activate background sounds that can be heard by other callers
I realize they are in a prank childish format but do what was requested

Google voice with lycamobile?

Is it possible to get google voice working with any other services besides the ones they have listed? I want to set it up with my lycamobile number. So is there a way to do this or is it not allowed unless they officially support it? I Google searched and all I could find was how to transfer your Google voice number but nothing about getting it working with other companies. Thanks
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Bump.
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So is this possible or does Google voice only work on officially supported networks?
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abdel12345 said:
Bump.
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It works on my N5.
I'm confused. Google voice works with all carriers
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Pirateghost said:
I'm confused. Google voice works with all carriers
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When I tried setting up google voice and texting and calling on my computer it said choose your carrier from a drop down list. The list only had certain big ones. Lycamobile wasn't on there but it supposedly runs on tmobiles network so do I just choose tmobil?
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I never had to select a carrier but I set mine up a few years ago. Maybe things have changed. If your provider runs on T-Mobile network I would choose it
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Pirateghost said:
I never had to select a carrier but I set mine up a few years ago. Maybe things have changed. If your provider runs on T-Mobile network I would choose it
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OK I'll try again and see. Last time I tried was a about 2 weeks ago so I don't remember exactly what the process was.
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It didn't work. It says mmi something then error or something like that when I put in the activation code. It says prepaid T-Mobile plans not supported and my plan is prepaid so that might be the issue.
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I don't understand what activation you are having to do. When I set mine up, I simply put in the number I wanted to verify from, what number would be used to forward to and that was it
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Pirateghost said:
I don't understand what activation you are having to do. When I set mine up, I simply put in the number I wanted to verify from, what number would be used to forward to and that was it
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They must've changed it then. Or maybe it detected yours was already supported. I wanted to set up the voice mail feature but it said. Your carrier may not be supported. Set up from PC or something along those lines and have me a link.
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Abdel, I appear to be in the same situation as you. I am able to receive calls/texts using my Google Voice number, but I wasn't able to make calls using the number because Lycamobile isn't on the drop-down list on Google's "activate Google Voice on this phone" page. BUT then I just changed the setting in GV to "Making calls: Use Google Voice to make all calls" and it works perfectly, showing my GV number on phones I call and ringing my phone when people call my GV number. It even seems voicemails are handled by GV and not Lyca.
Michael833 said:
Abdel, I appear to be in the same situation as you. I am able to receive calls/texts using my Google Voice number, but I wasn't able to make calls using the number because Lycamobile isn't on the drop-down list on Google's "activate Google Voice on this phone" page. BUT then I just changed the setting in GV to "Making calls: Use Google Voice to make all calls" and it works perfectly, showing my GV number on phones I call and ringing my phone when people call my GV number. It even seems voicemails are handled by GV and not Lyca.
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Awesome thanks. I'll try that. So after setting it to make all calls you don't need to do anything from the computer? And does it let you text people with it too?
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abdel12345 said:
Awesome thanks. I'll try that. So after setting it to make all calls you don't need to do anything from the computer? And does it let you text people with it too?
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Correct, nothing else onthe computer. I'm using the GV app for all my text messages, not the normal Android texting app (soon to become Hangouts, methinks).
If this is working for you, hit the thanks button. I don't know much compared to some people here, so I'll take any boost to my thanks meter I can get.
Michael833 said:
Correct, nothing else onthe computer. I'm using the GV app for all my text messages, not the normal Android texting app (soon to become Hangouts, methinks).
If this is working for you, hit the thanks button. I don't know much compared to some people here, so I'll take any boost to my thanks meter I can get.
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I haven't tested if it works yet but I'll press thanks anyway for trying to help
I don't see the option for make all calls with Google voice. There's two about international calls and then one saying don't make any calls with Google voice. The international one says ask to make international cars and the other says make international call with g voice
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abdel12345 said:
I haven't tested if it works yet but I'll press thanks anyway for trying to help
I don't see the option for make all calls with Google voice. There's two about international calls and then one saying don't make any calls with Google voice. The international one says ask to make international cars and the other says make international call with g voice
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I'm not sure if you can see the attached screenshot?
Michael833 said:
I'm not sure if you can see the attached screenshot?
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Wow that option isn't available for me lol. The other three are though and the last one on mine says the same thing but for international calls
Do you use lycamobile too?
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So I was able to get Google voice working by using groove IP lite. It uses my Google voice number. It doesn't even need the voice app installed. In just going to have that set as a sort of personal home phone. What sucks Is in may apparently Google won't allow those apps anymorw
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Please press the thanks button if I help you.

Call sound quality

Every once in a while I get ultra clear reception and other times it just sounds normal. Anyone have any idea why this is happening and how u can keep it clear like that all the time?
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Imprezive13 said:
Every once in a while I get ultra clear reception and other times it just sounds normal. Anyone have any idea why this is happening and how u can keep it clear like that all the time?
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Carrier? if its T-Mobile if its ULTRA clear means you're connected to another person on the other line that has a HD Voice Capable device
If it just sounds like Normal it means the other person doesn't have a HD voice capable phone or you or the other person is not on the capable network (HSPA) So Both of you Could have HD Voice handsets but the other person is on Edge which reverts it back to normal voice
Imprezive13 said:
Every once in a while I get ultra clear reception and other times it just sounds normal. Anyone have any idea why this is happening and how u can keep it clear like that all the time?
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Thank you for the explanation!
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Mine is like that only when I'm talking to my son on his S4. He said the same thing that when he's talking to me the voice quality is super clear. He's on Bell, I'm on Telus.
marleyfan61 said:
Mine is like that only when I'm talking to my son on his S4. He said the same thing that when he's talking to me the voice quality is super clear. He's on Bell, I'm on Telus.
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Both carriers Support HD voice assuming your device is a Nexus 5 and your sons phone is a galaxy s4 both support HD voice

use as phone?

Hi guys, I've got a Note 8.0 and I'm happy with It because I can use It as phone (3G version).
Does the LTE version of the note pro support the phone functionality? Can I use it to make phone calls? Of course I work with bluetooth earphones.
Thank you
Antonio
The answer is yes. I use my Note 12.2 with LTE to make calls, send texts, surf the web, etc. I'm using lg tone bluetooth stereo headset. Works like a champ.
Yes, I've used it (P905) to make phonecalls through my Bluetooth headset and my regular earphones.
Thanks
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How do you use it to make calls and text?
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duracool said:
How do you use it to make calls and text?
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With the stock dialer and message app... And a bluetooth headset or earphones with mic.
See attached screenshots.
Thank you <3
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Does anyone have any experience using this and SideSync with a Galaxy phone? I just realized a couple days ago, while watching an LG presentation, that we probably had a feature that was similar.
Dialer and sms
ShadowLea said:
With the stock dialer and message app... And a bluetooth headset or earphones with mic.
See attached screenshots.
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Can you please give me a run down of how you accomplished this.....
I use an app Called GrooVe IP, since I don't have the LTE version .
Peace and blessings,
Azeke
duracool said:
Can you please give me a run down of how you accomplished this.....
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The LTE version of the Note 12.2 has basically the same phone dialer, text message, browser, etc. that's found on all Galaxy phones. It's just displayed on a 12.2 screen. Wanna make a call? Tap the phone icon and dial away like you would do on any modern cellphone. Rince and repeat for text messaging, email, web browsing, etc. That's the point of getting the LTE version. It turns the tablet into a giant cell phone and you get the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, instead of the Samsung Exynos processor to boot.
duracool said:
Can you please give me a run down of how you accomplished this.....
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- Buy the tablet
- Start the tablet
- Open the app drawer.
That's it.
This is full 100% unaltered stock. These apps came pre-installed out of the box.
This is the p905 4G edition, not the p900 WiFi Only. The WiFi only model doesn't have a 3G/4G radio.
note pro as a phone
ShadowLea said:
- Buy the tablet
- Start the tablet
- Open the app drawer.
That's it.
This is full 100% unaltered stock. These apps came pre-installed out of the box.
This is the p905 4G edition, not the p900 WiFi Only. The WiFi only model doesn't have a 3G/4G radio.
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I have the at&t version 907 and I dont see a dialer or a message application
duracool said:
I have the at&t version 907 and I dont see a dialer or a message application
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Ah, yes. There you have it. US Branded versions are notorious for shortselling their customers in this manner.
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Is there any way to get the stock dialer and message on the 907a?
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The dialer and message apps are already on it you just have to find a way to get them to work. I have the Verizon variant and downloaded a dialer app and when I tried to run it the tablet asked what app to use at default and the dialer app was one of the choices. But it wouldn't run. It is also listed in the app manager under all apps.
If it's listed as an app in the app manager, you could probably add a shortcut to it through Apex or Nova. Or possibly with Zooper Widget, which also has shortcuts to apps.
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Does anyone have any experience using this and SideSync with a Galaxy phone? I just realized a couple days ago, while watching an LG presentation, that we probably had a feature that was similar.
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Quite good but the fps is a little bit low
This is true. Other downside of SideSync: no word gliding for you.
I did discover some upsides, including being able to drag files from my file manager onto it, and opening a movie from my phone that played on my tablet (instant media streaming).
And like an idiot, I still haven't tried placing a call.
Help, no Phone
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I just had major surgery and some problems concentrating
I just purchased the Verizon Note Pro 12 today and there is no phone icon anywhere..
I have searched through every spot on that thing and cannot find it. I have the Note 3 phone and other samsung stuff so I am pretty used to their systems..
..Is there something I need to do special to find this because I am about to having a multi-hundred dollar discus.
Yes it is 4G, yes i have the Sim card inserted, yes it told me my phone number, but no phone or dialer icons exists, and I am supossed to be using this on a trip in a day and a half so would like to know its functions.
Thanks everybody..

Have you noticed when in a group message?

I just noticed when I was in a group message I could see when the others were typing and when they read my message? Does this only work when messaging others who have the note 5? That was the case but I can't find any options for this
I should mention that I did find settings for "chat" that would allow me to see the others typing and when they have read my message...but I had turned those off before noticing the typing message and had confirmed they were off after noticing.
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I just noticed when I was in a group message I could see when the others were typing and when they read my message? Does this only work when messaging others who have the note 5? That was the case but I can't find any options for this
I should mention that I did find settings for "chat" that would allow me to see the others typing and when they have read my message...but I had turned those off before noticing the typing message and had confirmed they were off after noticing.
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Here
It's a new implementation baked into Android devices on T-Mobile. The Note 5 and Edge Plus are 3rd and 4th ever to get it, I believe.
Edit: Here you go.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/22/9014705/t-mobile-advanced-messaging-sms-text-messages
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It's a new implementation baked into Android devices on T-Mobile. The Note 5 and Edge Plus are 3rd and 4th ever to get it, I believe.
Edit: Here you go.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/22/9014705/t-mobile-advanced-messaging-sms-text-messages
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well there you go lol thanks for the reply
That's awesome. Is it only for group messages?
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Nvrenough said:
That's awesome. Is it only for group messages?
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I haven't noticed it texting anyone else so I couldn't tell you. It's funny though, in the group text I was in...two others were in it....both T-Mobile users and both note 5 users...only one person had the "typing" showing when texting
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I haven't noticed it texting anyone else so I couldn't tell you. It's funny though, in the group text I was in...two others were in it....both T-Mobile users and both note 5 users...only one person had the "typing" showing when texting
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Yeah mine isn't showing but still great news
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Anyone experiencing a lag or delay when messaging?
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Basically, it's like iMessage for Android. If both phone users have the Advanced Messaging installed on their phones, they will be able to see when the other has read a text or is typing. It's going to be great to see when it is implemented on more devices.
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Basically, it's like iMessage for Android. If both phone users have the Advanced Messaging installed on their phones, they will be able to see when the other has read a text or is typing. It's going to be great to see when it is implemented on more devices.
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My brother has a Note 5 on Sprint and I have T-Mobile and I can see when hes read the messages and such.
v2.2v said:
I haven't noticed it texting anyone else so I couldn't tell you. It's funny though, in the group text I was in...two others were in it....both T-Mobile users and both note 5 users...only one person had the "typing" showing when texting
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To see the "is typing" while texting go to messages, more, settings, chat settings, turn on share typing indications also if you turn off read receipts than the other person won't see if you've read his messages or not but you can still see theirs if their settings are switched to on
You don't need to be in group text for this to work it seems to only be working with the newer phones, I just upgraded 3 phones 1 note and 2 edge plus' and we tested it out
https://youtu.be/MuC2c0E1c8I
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I've turned it off but its still showing when its been delivered and it even has a lag.
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I've turned it off but its still showing when its been delivered and it even has a lag.
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Yes you will see when someone has read yours or if it's been delivered because they have their settings on, but they will not be able to see it on their end since your settings are checked to off
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Yes you will see when someone has read yours or if it's been delivered because they have their settings on, but they will not be able to see it on their end since your settings are checked to off
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I actually switched to Google messenger. I'm assuming it won't work unless you're on the stock message app
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I actually switched to Google messenger. I'm assuming it won't work unless you're on the stock message app
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Man this makes me sad I wish it was on hangouts

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