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I had forgotten how annoying this feature was with a rooted INC, but now the VZW guy set this up on my new phone...We have google to back up our contacts, we don't need VZW doing it too, let alone daily....Can I turn this off?
Check in Menu > Settings > Account & sync
You can always wipe the phone... then skip through the VZ backup at setup... If you're going to root you'll end up wiping anyways... I always skip through that because like you said... Google already backs up what I need so why do I need VZW doing it as well?
yeah, just skip thru the VZW backup assistant screen during initial setup. if you want to prevent it from running in the background, freeze it with titanium backup or bloat freezer
you can also freeze it with titanium backup
As I read this, I also want to know if I can remove this backup assistant? Seems like a waste since Google already backs up your contacts to your gmail account.
On a related note, is this service from Verizon free?
what25 said:
As I read this, I also want to know if I can remove this backup assistant? Seems like a waste since Google already backs up your contacts to your gmail account.
On a related note, is this service from Verizon free?
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Yeah it's free. And if you're rooted you can remove it. It's not even in Das BAMF which is nice. There is no use for it unless you're coming from a non-android phone and your contacts are saved with Verizon and you want to restore them. But after that you'd have no reason to use it.
you can proly remove it without adverse effects, but i froze it just in case i needed it later. it's a good idea to freeze apps before uninstalling completely. that way you still have access to them if necessary, which is much quicker & easier than reflashing a rom
as far as i know, it is a free service. however, verizon is notorious for adding bogus charges to your monthly bill. so if you choose to use the service, keep an eye on your bill
It is free if you have an account on the VZW website, otherwise I think it's $2.99 a month.
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If your rooted, delete it. Remove both apk's from the /system/app folder. First thing I do. Absolutely no need for it.
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Only perk I see to it is Google never backs all my contacts up. Don't know why, so I still use backup assistant.
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Aerogriff said:
Only perk I see to it is Google never backs all my contacts up. Don't know why, so I still use backup assistant.
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Make sure the drop arrow on the top when you add a contact is set to Google. It is set to phone by default. After you set it the contacts that are added with sync with Google.
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Nexus 4 is using the Messaging app, and the Nexus 5 is using the Hangouts app.
How do you backup your SMS on Nexus 4 and then restore it to Nexus 5 Hangouts?
Thanks
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Sms backup and restore has support for restoring and saving texts in kit Kat
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Sms backup and restore has support for restoring and saving texts in kit Kat
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Are you 100% certain of that? Hangouts may not store the texts the same way. In fact, the developer put the following note on the Play Store:
NOTE: I don't have a KitKat device yet to test this thoroughly, please contact me if you face any issues.
In other words, nobody knows for certain if it'll work. Not being able to backup my SMS would be crap.
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Are you 100% certain of that? Hangouts may not store the texts the same way. In fact, the developer put the following note on the Play Store:
NOTE: I don't have a KitKat device yet to test this thoroughly, please contact me if you face any issues.
In other words, nobody knows for certain if it'll work. Not being able to backup my SMS would be crap.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
If you check out the reviews, people are confirming that it works on 4.4
heres the easiest way, install the new hangouts app on your nexus 4 with your sim card still on it, make sure you enable sms on it, and it transfers everything over to hangouts.
heres the link to the new hangouts app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506373
HRodMusic said:
heres the easiest way, install the new hangouts app on your nexus 4 with your sim card still on it, make sure you enable sms on it, and it transfers everything over to hangouts.
heres the link to the new hangouts app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506373
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Well, this topic is focusing on Nexus 4 to Nexus 5, but what about other phones?
I'm currently on a Galaxy S4...which means I have no access to the new Hangouts app (or background integrations). How do I get the SMS into the new one.
hotleadsingerguy said:
Well, this topic is focusing on Nexus 4 to Nexus 5, but what about other phones?
I'm currently on a Galaxy S4...which means I have no access to the new Hangouts app (or background integrations). How do I get the SMS into the new one.
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same way bro, i have the htc one, and installed that new hangouts app, just download it and install it. it works
HRodMusic said:
same way bro, i have the htc one, and installed that new hangouts app, just download it and install it. it works
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Ahh, I didn't realize someone had sent out the APK that worked with non-rooted phones! Did this last night and it worked great. It took a few min to figure out how to successfully get them to sync up (for some reason it wouldn't delete conversations...but then after a few minutes they started disappearing lol).
Looks like I'm ready Thanks all!
I installed Hangouts on my N4 and got that working. Then today I got my N5. Shouldn't the SMS messages automatically appear on the N5 (are they stored in my profile) or do I need to do something to get them to appear?
Thanks!
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I installed Hangouts on my N4 and got that working. Then today I got my N5. Shouldn't the SMS messages automatically appear on the N5 (are they stored in my profile) or do I need to do something to get them to appear?
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Same here. My SMS messages were showing in Hangouts on my Nexus 4 but there isn't anything showing on my Nexus 5 now my sim is back in that phone.
SMS messages are NOT stored into your Google account, they still are in the phone.
You have to backup then with SMS Backup&Restore and then restore them on the Nexus 5.
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SMS messages are NOT stored into your Google account, they still are in the phone.
You have to backup then with SMS Backup&Restore and then restore them on the Nexus 5.
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Ahhhh. Thanks.
Here is what I did to get them transferred off my Galaxy Nexus running 4.3
Using Titanium Backup on Galaxy Nexus, I backed up Phone/Messaging Storage 4.... (SMS/MMS/APN)
Copied the three files to my Nexus 5 and restored data only using Titanium Backup.
This is after I initialized hangouts so that hangouts was already the default messaging app.
SMS and MMS with pictures are showing up.
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Nexus 4 is using the Messaging app, and the Nexus 5 is using the Hangouts app.
How do you backup your SMS on Nexus 4 and then restore it to Nexus 5 Hangouts?
Thanks
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Easy, backup SMS as an xml file with Titanium Backup, upload to a cloud acct like google drive or dropbox, then install the same apps on the new phone, download that xml and restore your SMS via Titanium Backup
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Or download Backuptrans Android SMS + MMS Transfer on your computer and then connect both your Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 to the software via USB. Then you can move the messages (both sms and mms) from nexus 4 to nexus 5 by clicking the Transfer button. Easy to finish.
Simple tutorial: Transfer SMS MMS to Nexus 5 Hangouts from other Android Phone
Hope it helps.
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Here is what I did to get them transferred off my Galaxy Nexus running 4.3
Using Titanium Backup on Galaxy Nexus, I backed up Phone/Messaging Storage 4.... (SMS/MMS/APN)
Copied the three files to my Nexus 5 and restored data only using Titanium Backup.
This is after I initialized hangouts so that hangouts was already the default messaging app.
SMS and MMS with pictures are showing up.
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Is (was) your Galaxy Nexus rooted? If so, would Titanium Backup be able to backup the SMS on an unrooted Nexus 4? It is my understanding that to root a N4, one needs to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone. Not a desirable action for me.
pvman said:
Is (was) your Galaxy Nexus rooted? If so, would Titanium Backup be able to backup the SMS on an unrooted Nexus 4? It is my understanding that to root a N4, one needs to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone. Not a desirable action for me.
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Both were rooted. There are some good apps out now that handle it. SMS Backup & Restore works at backing up MMS. You have to go into the options to turn it on though. That's what worked for me going from my 5 to my 5x.
Hello,
Does anyone out there actually use Verizon's Backup Assistant? I don't see any benefit to using this service when all of my contacts/media are stored within Google.
I was wondering because I might like to use Verizon messages to be able to SMS/MMS on my computer at work, and without using Verizon to back up my contacts, those contacts do not show names....just numbers.
Is there any benefit to using VBA?
Thanks!
ripdoozer said:
Hello,
Does anyone out there actually use Verizon's Backup Assistant? I don't see any benefit to using this service when all of my contacts/media are stored within Google.
I was wondering because I might like to use Verizon messages to be able to SMS/MMS on my computer at work, and without using Verizon to back up my contacts, those contacts do not show names....just numbers.
Is there any benefit to using VBA?
Thanks!
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You can set it up so hangouts is your text app. It should in theory save your texts.
Hello All,
I am having some trouble after I have no rooted and S-Off my M8. Everything else is perfect and I love my phone more than ever, but now when I go to the messages and scroll right, my VVM is gone and I also lost the app for it as well. Strange enough, it still shows in my Titanium backup list but the "service" is missing. I did uninstall some bloatware and languages but definitely not the service. Anyone know how to get it back or where I could find the APK? I would appreciate the help!
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Hello All,
I am having some trouble after I have no rooted and S-Off my M8. Everything else is perfect and I love my phone more than ever, but now when I go to the messages and scroll right, my VVM is gone and I also lost the app for it as well. Strange enough, it still shows in my Titanium backup list but the "service" is missing. I did uninstall some bloatware and languages but definitely not the service. Anyone know how to get it back or where I could find the APK? I would appreciate the help!
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Are you running a custom ROM?
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Are you running a custom ROM?
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No. Stock rom. Just permanent root and s-off.
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Ironkidz said:
No. Stock rom. Just permanent root and s-off.
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Ok, which messaging app are you using, stock or the verizon messaging app? Also, did you uninstall any Verizon apps, and if so, which ones?
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Ok, which messaging app are you using, stock or the verizon messaging app? Also, did you uninstall any Verizon apps, and if so, which ones?
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I am using the stock messaging app. I Uninstaller the vzw messaging app, NFL network, Polaris, Verizon tones, Verizon mobile security, Navigator, cloud, accessories, isis, support and protection, infozone. Also installed all keyboard language packs except for Spanish and English.
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Probably has something to do with the Verizon apps you uninstalled. Happened to me too but with the regular voice mail app. When I try to open a it, it force closes. Even when I try to access it via messages on the right.
Only way to go to voice mail now is by dialing my number
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Probably has something to do with the Verizon apps you uninstalled. Happened to me too but with the regular voice mail app. When I try to open a it, it force closes. Even when I try to access it via messages on the right.
Only way to go to voice mail now is by dialing my number
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I think you may be right. I'm a little stumped now, other than OP flashing a stock ROM again. To the OP, you might want to try a stock/debloated ROM, which you can find here. I would recommend SKYFALL or Bonestock, both great ROM's, and Verizon Visual Voicemail should work just fine. Hope that helps you!
So no one had the apk or service zip to correct this?
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Ironkidz said:
I am using the stock messaging app. I Uninstaller the vzw messaging app, NFL network, Polaris, Verizon tones, Verizon mobile security, Navigator, cloud, accessories, isis, support and protection, infozone. Also installed all keyboard language packs except for Spanish and English.
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Usually is tied to messaging. I would be surprised if that was it. If you haven't heard it before...switch to Google voice for voicemail!
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dottat said:
Usually is tied to messaging. I would be surprised if that was it. If you haven't heard it before...switch to Google voice for voicemail!
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Yeah, I tried Google voice but it was a nightmare trying to set it up on a VZW device. I swear, if it wasnt for their reception I would leave them so fast.
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Yeah, I tried Google voice but it was a nightmare trying to set it up on a VZW device. I swear, if it wasnt for their reception I would leave them so fast.
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I have it on my vzw devices. Wife, kid, parents included. What issue did you have?
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dottat said:
I have it on my vzw devices. Wife, kid, parents included. What issue did you have?
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It says " Unfortunately your network carrier is currently not supported for automatic voicemail configuration." When I try to set it up. I tried to follow the manual steps but no joy. Mind sharing how you set it up on your m8?
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Ironkidz said:
It says " Unfortunately your network carrier is currently not supported for automatic voicemail configuration." When I try to set it up. I tried to follow the manual steps but no joy. Mind sharing how you set it up on your m8?
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OK... so the first time setup I usually do from a PC while logged into google voice. There's a first time setup page there that tells you to complete a step you would likely miss otherwise. From memory... you have to enter *71 [Your GV #] and hit send on your phone. This sets up the voice mail forwarding for no answer/busy. You then open and install the google voice app and open it. ?It will ask you to login and then you hit next. I chose the option to NOT use google voice to make any calls. Click next on the setup voicemail page (you will get the unfortunately error. Hit configure. Select google voice. Hit OK on the carrier configuration prompt.
If you land at the voicemail settings screen (which is under phone settings->call) you want to see the voice mail service set to Google voice and when you click on the Voicemail Settings for google voice there you should see your google voice number there. After that, go back to the google voice app and it will sync your new mail box. Make a test voicemail call from a different phone and see what happens.
Hardest thing is getting the forwarding number setup on each phone which only needs to happen one time.... regardless of swapping phones. After that you will only ever need to run through the app setup
Try installing this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721582
Turns out it was extreme power saving mode that broke it.
For some reason I don't have it on my watch. Want there supposed to be an app for messages? I'm on the Wi-Fi version paired with the Google Pixel XL.
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061442/
I also dont have the messages app.... I'd like to know if it is regional or the phone version or some other reason...
I have a HTC one m8, Android v6.24
edmiller79 said:
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061442/
I also dont have the messages app.... I'd like to know if it is regional or the phone version or some other reason...
I have a HTC one m8, Android v6.24
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I believe you need a samsung phone to have the messages and email apps on the watch. It's one of the limited functions of using the Gear S3 with a non samsung phone.
You can use other messaging apps like Textra, they just don't fully work the same. You will get messages though.
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You can use other messaging apps like Textra, they just don't fully work the same. You will get messages though.
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Textra seems to be an s2 app. I cant find any messaging apps for s3.
Well it's not going to install on the watch either way. However Textra does work. Download it on your phone and enable notifications in Gear Manager. I know it works as I have used it. However unless you use stock Samsung apps you don't get full use of the app. It's the same thing I'm dealing with for emails. I hate the stock app, but can't fully use a substitute because that is how Samsung has designed the system to be.
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Well it's not going to install on the watch either way. However Textra does work. Download it on your phone and enable notifications in Gear Manager. I know it works as I have used it. However unless you use stock Samsung apps you don't get full use of the app. It's the same thing I'm dealing with for emails. I hate the stock app, but can't fully use a substitute because that is how Samsung has designed the system to be.
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Ahhh I see. Yes, have found that gmail allows notifications to be replied to and read whereas the android mail app only allows a short preview/header of emails with no reply option.
Try Bluemail email app. Shows full email. They're quick to respond and the phone app is very customizeable and full featured as any email app.
Aqua Mail also has a setting for Smart Watch Enhancement which includes Gear.
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Well it's not going to install on the watch either way. However Textra does work. Download it on your phone and enable notifications in Gear Manager. I know it works as I have used it. However unless you use stock Samsung apps you don't get full use of the app. It's the same thing I'm dealing with for emails. I hate the stock app, but can't fully use a substitute because that is how Samsung has designed the system to be.
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I tried this and it worked a handful of times yesterday. Somehow I am not receiving notifications anymore from Textra and I am getting prompted to switch to the stock messaging app. Any idea why this is happening? Any recommendations on a solution/s? Thanks!
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I believe you need a samsung phone to have the messages and email apps on the watch. It's one of the limited functions of using the Gear S3 with a non samsung phone.
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not true... I have a mate 9 and have the stock message app on my watch.
gear s3
Is it possible to trick the samsung default messaging app to show all your texts and let the watch show you messages while in reality I would actually be using textra as the default app?
same boat here... using the new galaxy watch with pixel 2 XL. would love to get a messaging app on the watch.