Hello I am on T-mobile using TP2..US cellular version.
My plan is the $15 unlimited text and $.10/minute. NO DATA
Previously on my motorola ZN5(as most T-mobile non smartphones I believe) there is an Email/IM App. If you send an email or IM through this app it counts as a sms, no data required.
The IM is especially important to me because I know ones in South America that can only pay to access the internet for 5-15mins every couple of days to chat. With my previous Phone I could stay logged into my windows live account and so when they logged in I could chat with them. All of this being sms based, and no data or wifi necessary.
However on the TP2 it wants to access through Data only. Although there is a code which lets you send a short sms based email, and I believe IM as well...it does not allow you to receive messages or be Logged into the services to actually chat with the person.
I know there has to be a Tmobile app out there, or a 3rd party that enables this but I have searched for days and can only find data based Email/IM apps.
Any help would be great.
Michael
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So I've got a quick question.
I downloaded the OZ Instant Messenger from AT&T's website: http://www.wireless.att.com/blackjackIM/, however, I haven't attempted to log in to AIM because I'm worried about potentially causing data charges. I do have unlimited messaging, and I've been told that OZ uses SMS.
I called at&t support (I don't know why I bothered), and he simply quoted the website where it says there's no embedded AIM client and that I could set up IM Forwarding.
So my question is will using OZ messenger cause data charges (if it works)? Has anybody else with a 3125 tried using OZ? Does it use data at any point in the process that would cost me extra? Someone told me it uses data to log in each time.
Any comments would be appreciated.
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So I've got a quick question.
I downloaded the OZ Instant Messenger from AT&T's website: http://www.wireless.att.com/blackjackIM/, however, I haven't attempted to log in to AIM because I'm worried about potentially causing data charges. I do have unlimited messaging, and I've been told that OZ uses SMS.
I called at&t support (I don't know why I bothered), and he simply quoted the website where it says there's no embedded AIM client and that I could set up IM Forwarding.
So my question is will using OZ messenger cause data charges (if it works)? Has anybody else with a 3125 tried using OZ? Does it use data at any point in the process that would cost me extra? Someone told me it uses data to log in each time.
Any comments would be appreciated.
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it will used your data, of cause.
for sure, you may check its sevice items
i want to send international sms.... is there any app that can send free international sms to any country from any country? thanks in advance.
Well depending on what phone plan you're on, it might charge you. But one free app that I know of that allows you to send texts internationally is Viber. Keep in mind the receiver of the text also needs Viber installed as well. I believe there are other apps like Viber that you can send free SMS internationally, but the receiver would still need that certain app installed as well to receive it.
I was going to recommend Google Voice, but it doesn't appear that it works internationally. You may need to find an app for each region you're wanting to text to.
Further, you could just set up gmail accounts with push, and use that. Most carriers have email->text addresses like [email protected] or some such.
whatsapp is the best app for u
I'm a UK Three customer using Omega 9.1 ROM (FW: XXBLG1 Modem:XXLFB CSC:H3GALE4).
I work a lot offshore, way out at sea so obviously no mobile connection whatsoever for weeks however we do have a small bandwidth internet connection on the ship.
There seems to masses of apps for being able to receive and send SMS messages via the internet but many seem country specific. I don't want anything too fancy just the ability to use text messages (and preferably free???). Ideally being able to retrieve my voice messages would be awesome as normally when I get home from 4 weeks at sea I have loads and loads of voice messages (I should change my answerphone message before I leave to "Please don't leave a message as I am at sea" but I always forget)
Can anyone recommend a good way of doing this please? I understand that HandcentSMS may have this feature but their website made it look a bit overkill for my needs.
Thanks in advance
Could possibly suggest you using Whatsapp, its free from the Google Play Store and you can send messages, pictures, videos and even recorded voices messages to other whatsapp users completely free over an internet connection.
It would mean that the people who want to contact you would also need to have the Whatsapp app on there phone but it can be downloaded on Apple devices, Blackberry, Android and on newer nokia devices aswell.
I understand this may not be a perfect solution and maybe some of the people you want to contact cant have Whatsapp on there phone but it could really help with those who can.
Hope this helps
Tnanks for that. Certainly a part way solution and I guess the messages I am referring to involve close colleagues, friends and family so I'll see if we can try this route as a group.
Out of interest someone who I worked with mentioned Google Talk but as far as I have read/searched this is just a "chat/instant message" application. Surely it doesn't access my SMS messages? As far as I assume, SMS messages go through my network provider(??). The issue I really want to surmount is just to be able to receive my SMS messages when I am at sea for weeks on end. It really is frustrating getting to within sight of land (normally Aberdeen) and as soon as I get mobile reception a million and one messages start pinging in some of which were sent weeks ago.
Check out textplus. May be worth a look.
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What do you guys believe are some of the best free calling/SMS apps for android. Only ones that go over the internet, but reach any phone without needing the app installed on the other phone.
So not like Skype etc, but like groove ip, and dingaling. I need it to be free, (excluding data charges of course), and to be able to make calls/texts from Australia to Australia. I don't mind if you suggest two separate apps.
The reason I would like this is I am considering getting a tablet data plan for my phone, and just doing everything over the internet.
Thanks for the help!
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What do you guys believe are some of the best free calling/SMS apps for android. Only ones that go over the internet, but reach any phone without needing the app installed on the other phone.
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Viber or WhatsApp
But i prefer viber.
There's also: BBM (but it's laggy )
Free sms would be like @MihailoZoric
Whatsapp, Viber, telegram , we chat , line,
There is no exclusive "free" calling app
Hangouts can call other users but they charge after 1st minute at different rates.
You will need play stre credit
Same thing with viber,skype and other calling apps.
Thanks for your replies, but I was looking for apps that can call/text phones without the app both people having the app, eg dumbphones and landlines.
Jesse72 said:
Thanks for your replies, but I was looking for apps that can call/text phones without the app both people having the app, eg dumbphones and landlines.
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Hangouts ,skype and others can call landlines and dumbphones. Except you have to pay for calling to landlines and dumbphones. If you want free communication then you need to have app installed.
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Hangouts ,skype and others can call landlines and dumbphones. Except you have to pay for calling to landlines and dumbphones. If you want free communication then you need to have app installed.
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Yeah, I'm looking for something that gives me free calls to landlines and dumbphones. I have found apps, but they were mostly US only. That's why I'm asking for suggestions.
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Set up a Google Voice account and download hangouts & hangouts dialer. In the hangouts settings menu check voice and text options. Verify you have linked the apps by going to the Google Voice app settings & there should be a new notification indicating you have successfully paired the apps. Now you can call and text free over WiFi via Hangouts Dialer
I've read about Google voice to see if this would work,not sure. On at&t,unlocked note 9. Vacationing in europe. Need to be able to receive texts for work. Without buying the expensive att plan, can
I use Google voice or a project Fi sim and forward those texts so i can receive in realtime in europe with wifi connection? Doesn't matter if i reply from a different nunber, just need to receive the message. Thanks
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I've read about Google voice to see if this would work,not sure. On at&t,unlocked note 9. Vacationing in europe. Need to be able to receive texts for work. Without buying the expensive att plan, can
I use Google voice or a project Fi sim and forward those texts so i can receive in realtime in europe with wifi connection? Doesn't matter if i reply from a different nunber, just need to receive the message. Thanks
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To the best of my knowledge Google Voice works anywhere you can or are logged into Google. So as long as you will be logged into the device with your google account the Google Voice app will function anyplace it can reach the internet. I know making international calls cost and you can add money to your account or tie it to your Google Pay account but the Google Voice app should function the same delivering messages and voicemail to the app just like here in the states. The funny thing is when I read the header for you post the first thing that popped into my mind was Google Voice.
FreeTextSMS Web SMS Solution can forward your SMS to web browser
You can try FreeTextSMS.net Web SMS App, which can forward your Android's every SMS/Text Message in time to your Web browser.
For example, you can just leave your Android phone at home, and read/write your SMS on any web browser anywhere.
It is a kind of Online bulk SMS/group SMS solution on your desktop web browsers through your phone and virtual SMS vendor.
Send and receive SMS text messages on your desktop Windows/Mac/Linux with web browsers, such as Chrome/FireFox/Safari, through your Android phone and virtual Online SMS provider. Move your native SMS application of Android phone to desktop web browsers for convenient reading and writing. Supports Group SMS/Bulk SMS through your mobile phone and/or virtual online SMS vendors in very cheap price.
After installing this app, just visit https://freetextsms.net to pair it with your web browser. No need to install desktop application on your Windows/Mac/Linux, etc,.
You can download and try it from XLabs: https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.joege.freetextsms
tomplatz said:
I've read about Google voice to see if this would work,not sure. On at&t,unlocked note 9. Vacationing in europe. Need to be able to receive texts for work. Without buying the expensive att plan, can
I use Google voice or a project Fi sim and forward those texts so i can receive in realtime in europe with wifi connection? Doesn't matter if i reply from a different nunber, just need to receive the message. Thanks
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