Quick question after searching the web and the forum... i might be dumb and not been able to search right if its been posted.
But can you use google voice for local calls using any carrier?
I've noticed my friend's tmo is has call feature but my new sprint phone only has call international as an option.
what would be the problem?
sixk said:
Quick question after searching the web and the forum... i might be dumb and not been able to search right if its been posted.
But can you use google voice for local calls using any carrier?
I've noticed my friend's tmo is has call feature but my new sprint phone only has call international as an option.
what would be the problem?
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Yes you can use google voice for local calls/text i use it all the time. Its almost as if i have 2 separate numbers on one phone. Then you do the initial setup it asks' you if you want to use it for local calls or international and it also has an option of you want the app to ask for each call. Try going to the google voice app and hit settings then you'll see an option that says "making calls"; from there you should be able to choose.
I didnt get any options for local call. it only had international or texting...
i installed Google Voice earlier today on my Thunderbolt as i've heard that you can use it to make calls. after installation, there did not seem to be an option anywhere to actually make a call.
i noticed in 'settings', there's a sub category called "making calls" and has 3 options:
Only use Google Voice for international calls
Do not use Google Voice to make any calls
Ask every time I make an international call
there ofcourse does not seem to be any option for domestic calls so i just left it at "Ask every time..." but still, i get nothing.
Can anyone actually explain step by step on what needs to be done & how to actually make calls with this thing?
i've tried doing google searches & browsing google's help page but it didn't help.
thanks
voxigenboy said:
i installed Google Voice earlier today on my Thunderbolt as i've heard that you can use it to make calls. after installation, there did not seem to be an option anywhere to actually make a call.
i noticed in 'settings', there's a sub category called "making calls" and has 3 options:
Only use Google Voice for international calls
Do not use Google Voice to make any calls
Ask every time I make an international call
there ofcourse does not seem to be any option for domestic calls so i just left it at "Ask every time..." but still, i get nothing.
Can anyone actually explain step by step on what needs to be done & how to actually make calls with this thing?
i've tried doing google searches & browsing google's help page but it didn't help.
thanks
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that service only available in US ，i think
qw_haoyun said:
that service only available in US ，i think
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that's what it says yes. and i am in the US.
Hi,
I'm trying to figure what options there are for robust call recording apps on rooted Pixel 3's.
I'd like to know if a specific call recording application functions on Andriod Pie (or later) after rooting the device.
Here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder&hl=en_US
If those running a rooted OP6T would install the app and make a few calls I'd appreciate it.
Here's a number to Health and Human Services Office of Civil Right (all prerecorded menus; we won't bother anyone) to do test calls: (800) 368-1019
You may need to do some basic setup. Make sure call recording occurs automatically, or allow the overlay and manually engage the call recording.
For those willing to go to some effort, if at first the app doesn't work, the "Recording Settings" can be tweaked.
I don't know what the difference is between methods, other than that they change how the app tries to get voice data to record.
Can you hear both yourself and the the caller in the recording?
What recording settings were used?
What format did the recording save to (AAC/MP3/Wav?)
What is the sound quality of the recording?
Do any of the above change if you plug in a USB-C earbud/microphone or earbud/microphone attached via USB-C to 3.5mm/TRRS.
(note: bluetooth headsets have compatibility issues even on phones the app works; headset would need to be wired for this test, though info on Bluetooth would be nice if one is so inclined to provide it)
In the applications inbox for recordings, does the number or contact information show up, or is it listed only as "outgoing" or "incoming" call.
Alternatively, I'd be interested in any information/experiences rooted users may have with other call recording software. Such as Another Call Recorder - Unchained (https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.nll.acr). In particular, reliability and call recording quality (as good as 'the call').
LastQuestion said:
Hi,
I'm trying to figure what options there are for robust call recording apps on rooted Pixel 3's.
I'd like to know if a specific call recording application functions on Andriod Pie (or later) after rooting the device.
Here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder&hl=en_US
If those running a rooted OP6T would install the app and make a few calls I'd appreciate it.
Here's a number to Health and Human Services Office of Civil Right (all prerecorded menus; we won't bother anyone) to do test calls: (800) 368-1019
You may need to do some basic setup. Make sure call recording occurs automatically, or allow the overlay and manually engage the call recording.
For those willing to go to some effort, if at first the app doesn't work, the "Recording Settings" can be tweaked.
I don't know what the difference is between methods, other than that they change how the app tries to get voice data to record.
Can you hear both yourself and the the caller in the recording?
What recording settings were used?
What format did the recording save to (AAC/MP3/Wav?)
What is the sound quality of the recording?
Do any of the above change if you plug in a USB-C earbud/microphone or earbud/microphone attached via USB-C to 3.5mm/TRRS.
(note: bluetooth headsets have compatibility issues even on phones the app works; headset would need to be wired for this test, though info on Bluetooth would be nice if one is so inclined to provide it)
In the applications inbox for recordings, does the number or contact information show up, or is it listed only as "outgoing" or "incoming" call.
Alternatively, I'd be interested in any information/experiences rooted users may have with other call recording software. Such as Another Call Recorder - Unchained (https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.nll.acr). In particular, reliability and call recording quality (as good as 'the call').
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I am not going to do all of that, but Boldbeast (paid) is probably your best bet for a nice high quality recording but it requires a bunch of tweaking on a pixel running android 10.
I had absolutely 0 issues using it with my P3 on android 9, but once upgraded to android 10 the only way to get it to work (even with a magisk module they recommended) means losing your "Hey Google" and "Now Playing" auto-detect music feature within the OS (both which I like). So its either stick with Android 9 and have 0 issues, or upgrade to Android 10 and deal with a bunch of BS trying to get the Boldbeast app recorder to work. Google in android 10 is trying to block anyone from using a call recorder all together, they just want it this way. So, I digress.
My previous phone running Android 8 (which I use as a backup) has the app you listed, "Automatic Call Recorder PRO" (paid version obviously) and functions like a dream but its not my daily driver.
If I ultimately had to record a phone call, I swap my sim into that phone and have a nice WAV/MP3 file saved in the cloud.
TLDR; I have no real answer for you :laugh:
Supposedly Google is adding call recording into their phone app. I have not seen it yet.
Note10.1Dude said:
Supposedly Google is adding call recording into their phone app. I have not seen it yet.
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"With Google Voice, you press a button to start recording the call and then a voice comes on and announces that the call is being recorded. Everybody can hear the voice, so everyone knows that the call is being recorded."
The whole point to using a recorder app is so that someone doesn't know they are being recorded (this is legal is certain states, such as mine).
With an announcement "You are being recorded" kind of defeats the whole purpose. Unless maybe you are trying to keep questionable people honest over the phone with a .mp3 file/proof.
Maybe a Magisk/root hack would be able to turn off this message if google so-chooses to embed it that into the app.
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"With Google Voice, you press a button to start recording the call and then a voice comes on and announces that the call is being recorded. Everybody can hear the voice, so everyone knows that the call is being recorded."
The whole point to using a recorder app is so that someone doesn't know they are being recorded (this is legal is certain states, such as mine).
With an announcement "You are being recorded" kind of defeats the whole purpose. Unless maybe you are trying to keep questionable people honest over the phone with a .mp3 file/proof.
Maybe a Magisk/root hack would be able to turn off this message if google so-chooses to embed it that into the app.
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That's my conundrum as well. Legal for me to record. Moreover it's better to have an app automatically record all calls, and be able to organize them into a database with call notes to keep track of who and when. Half of my want to find a way to continue using the existing call recording app, is to preserve the existing database.
Rumsfield said:
"With Google Voice, you press a button to start recording the call and then a voice comes on and announces that the call is being recorded. Everybody can hear the voice, so everyone knows that the call is being recorded."
The whole point to using a recorder app is so that someone doesn't know they are being recorded (this is legal is certain states, such as mine).
With an announcement "You are being recorded" kind of defeats the whole purpose. Unless maybe you are trying to keep questionable people honest over the phone with a .mp3 file/proof.
Maybe a Magisk/root hack would be able to turn off this message if google so-chooses to embed it that into the app.
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Right, that would not be legal in my state.
How to record calls with Galaxy S20 +?
Most modern phones running Android 12 have call recording functionality by default. You can see it in the call window otherwise you can go to settings > call settings. If your phone does not support call recording, I recommended you download it from the app store using the keyword 'call recorder or record'. I hope that helps you fix your issue.
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Most modern phones running Android 12 have call recording functionality by default. You can see it in the call window otherwise you can go to settings > call settings. If your phone does not support call recording, I recommended you download it from the app store using the keyword 'call recorder or record'. I hope that helps you fix your issue.
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Thanks for the reply but it doesn't work, I would like to point out that my phone already has the update to Android 12. I would like to try to download firmware with CSC THL but I can't find it anywhere!
I wonder if anyone here uses Phone app by Google and has the recording option.
FYI: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-killing-call-recording-apps-3155610/
There is a good thread on the topic of call recording for this phone over here that might be a place to add more info about the Phone app by Google.
Anyone know a working call recorder app for this phone?
EDIT: Also this thread:
Is there any way to get 3rd-party call recording (ACR) apps working after tomorrow, May 11th, 2022?