Sipdroid+Googlevoice=calls? - Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all, I've been following all the postings about making calls via wifi and data networks to save on minutes as well as just to use wifi connections instead,. I got sipdroid and googlevoice setup as well as google voice callback,.. got the options set right in everything and it's partially working,.. what I'm finding is my voice to others is coming across very very very quiet and when I hear them it's very very very lagged and broken up. Can anyone assist with how to tweak the settings so my voice is not so quiet and the person on the other end isn't so broken up and lagged? I'll hear the person's voice with significant lag and so broken up I can't tell what they are saying. Thanks in advance for your time!!
-Seabhac

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just use groove ip, I used to try and use SIP along with google voice, but it didn't work very well if at all. Groove ip is worth the money as it works really well and works along with your google voice account. I bought it in the amazon appstore for $3 instead of 5 and use it on my thunderbolt (to save minutes), transformer, and old moto droid. It even allows you to make calls over 3g/4g if you want, check it out.

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[Q] Best VIOP softphone for Atrix ?

I have following so far
Application Call Quality
Fring - Somewhat better with old apk, new update doesn't work
Acrobits - Somewhat ok, usable
Linphone - Force Close
3CX - No Sound
csipsimple - hit or miss..doesn't work always
Does anybody know any softphone which work on Atrix consistently ?
I use VIOP account to make calls on wifi as well as 3g and facing lot of issues.
Search for line 2 voip. Should come up with line two. I haven't tried on my Atrix yet but I use it on my ipad. I think its a 30 day trial. Then buy.
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Look for Groove IP. You will need a Google Voice Account though, but you get to make and receive free calls through Wifi or 3G. I don't know how to configure it for 3G since I only use it with wifi. I hope someone else can help you with this one.
+1 GrooveIP.
I've tried GrooveIP but it seems like people hear themselves better than they hear me..
>__>
Have not used it on my Atrix, but Sipdroid used to be my fav. Use it with PBXes and use any provider to do anything.

Phone calls on GTablet?

Okay, so after an hour of searching on here and Googling, I can't get it to work. Most of the links are dead or moved. I've got Sipdroid and CSipSimple on my GTab, and I've got a Google Voice account.
Can someone post a link to a detailed, step-by-step account (or post the account itself) to how to make and receive phone calls using Google Voice on a GTablet? Even the best description I've found so far either skips steps, or say Sipdoid 'will do it for you' only it doesn't.
Damn this is frustrating. Thanks.
I found that way of doing it they give you an hour or so for free then they begin to want to charge you. A simpler and if your going to use it alot cheaper way is to find the groove IP app and use it in conjunction with your Google voice account. It works for me. Since the tablet is always in my hands saves me from having to go find the phone. Sorry didn't really answer your question but maybe this alternative will work for you.
fargond71 said:
I found that way of doing it they give you an hour or so for free then they begin to want to charge you. A simpler and if your going to use it alot cheaper way is to find the groove IP app and use it in conjunction with your Google voice account. It works for me. Since the tablet is always in my hands saves me from having to go find the phone. Sorry didn't really answer your question but maybe this alternative will work for you.
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Okay, I got Groove IP, and it does the same thing SipDroid does--on outgoing calls it rings for about two seconds, then the call disappears and disconnects.
Any help?
Edit: if I go to Google Voice on my p.c. and initiate the call through Google Chat, it connects through the tablet. What the heck is that?
fre1102 said:
Okay, I got Groove IP, and it does the same thing SipDroid does--on outgoing calls it rings for about two seconds, then the call disappears and disconnects.
Any help?
Edit: if I go to Google Voice on my p.c. and initiate the call through Google Chat, it connects through the tablet. What the heck is that?
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make sure on your pc, go to google voice and gmail settings for routing calls, etc.

Stable VOIP Solution for calls over 3G?

I have a Google Voice number local to my area code that forward to my pbxes.org account, which in turn takes the call and sends it to my phone via the SipDroid app. I can make incoming/outgoing calls all day long for free, but have a problem with call quality.
I have linked two voicemail files. I placed a call from SipDroid out to the same number in both cases, but one was done over WiFi and the other over 3G (2-3 bars, average signal). The WiFi one is acceptable, but the 3G one is not. Listen for yourself (For the message, I read one of the opening paragraphs from the US Declaration of Independence, same on both so you can compare accurately.)
Setup: Google Voice number -> pbxes.org -> SipDroid app
Wifi VOIP Voicemail: http://www.corusa.com/public/voip-wifi.wav
3G VOIP Voicemail: http://www.corusa.com/public/voip-3g.wav
Now, with that said you need to understand my intent. I am wanting to use my Google Voice number for work, as my off-hours support phone, so I do not accrue charges on my personal cell plan (not covered by employer, and they do not provide work mobile phones). So, since I am usually on the go, I will not be connected to WiFi, thus I need a reliable VOIP option that will get acceptable call quality over 3G. There are multiple options out there, and I do not have a problem with a monthly fee, but they all come with caveats. For example, if I got an "Online Number" from Skype, and just forwarded my Google Voice number to that, it would work through the Skype app, no SIP app needed; however, the Skype voicemail cannot be disabled, so I can no longer use the Google Voice app to easily see my support calls/messages from my home screen. I have use the Skype app (or website) to listen to voicemails. Skype would solve my quality problem (based on reviews of other users that use it over 3G), but introduce the new voicemail issue. The setup I have now (GV->pbxes->SipDroid) allows me to use the GV voicemail, but quality is lacking...catch 22. Is there a better more reliable solution out there for VOIP on Android? I am fine with paying
There's also the Google Callback app, that I have been trying to avoid at all costs, since it is kind of hokey, and I tried the GrooVe IP app, but it has a lot of echo for the person I am calling, and no setting change could fix it.
p.s. - I will be updating my phone from the DroidX (3G only) to the Bionic (4G). If you think that will make a difference, and make all my concerns moot, then just say so, and that's what I'll do
Thanks!!
Since you mentioned GrooVe IP, figured I'd respond. Did you try the echo canceler setting in the GrooVe IP audio/echo settings? Enabling that should get rid of echo heard by the person you're talking to. And/Or reducing the mic gain & speaker volume.
snrb Labs said:
Since you mentioned GrooVe IP, figured I'd respond. Did you try the echo canceler setting in the GrooVe IP audio/echo settings? Enabling that should get rid of echo heard by the person you're talking to. And/Or reducing the mic gain & speaker volume.
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Already tried that, and every option in between, including the manual millisecond settings.
Viber has amazing quality...not sure if you can use it over 3g or 4g though.
lowandbehold said:
Viber has amazing quality...not sure if you can use it over 3g or 4g though.
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Viber is not a true VOIP solution, as you can only call other people using the Viber app. Here's an excerpt from the Viber FAQ...
Q: Can I call people who don't have Viber?
A: Yes, if the person you're calling doesn't have Viber, the call will be placed like *regular call, but don't forget to invite your friends to Viber so your next call is free . *Regular calls are calls placed through your cell phone service provider, using your cell phone rate plan.
That's pointless...I need to call any phone number (land line, mobile, cell, work, etc) in the USA from my Google voice number using only a 3G/4G connection. I really need to find that one or two providers that use a low enough bitrate for voice that can work fine on 3G without being echoey or choppy (this is why I posted the 3G sample voice-mail above). I would just install the Google Voice callback app, but I do not have a 'Friends & Family' option for my cell plan to add my GV number to, which is essential for that to be feasible.
Is this really not something a lot of people have dealt with? I know I am not the first person in the world who has tried to call via VOIP over 3G - the technology has been around forever. Anyway, still need an answer if anyone has one
crobs808 said:
Viber is not a true VOIP solution, as you can only call other people using the Viber app. Here's an excerpt from the Viber FAQ...
Q: Can I call people who don't have Viber?
A: Yes, if the person you're calling doesn't have Viber, the call will be placed like *regular call, but don't forget to invite your friends to Viber so your next call is free . *Regular calls are calls placed through your cell phone service provider, using your cell phone rate plan.
That's pointless...I need to call any phone number (land line, mobile, cell, work, etc) in the USA from my Google voice number using only a 3G/4G connection. I really need to find that one or two providers that use a low enough bitrate for voice that can work fine on 3G without being echoey or choppy (this is why I posted the 3G sample voice-mail above). I would just install the Google Voice callback app, but I do not have a 'Friends & Family' option for my cell plan to add my GV number to, which is essential for that to be feasible.
Is this really not something a lot of people have dealt with? I know I am not the first person in the world who has tried to call via VOIP over 3G - the technology has been around forever. Anyway, still need an answer if anyone has one
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I'm also an early adapter of GV voip service.
I'm using Dell streak 7 (dual core 512 mb ram, horrible software config, honeycomb 3.2)
I manage to have stable voip quality with clear portable 4g hotspot connected through wifi. Unlimited calls and data, pretty cool. However, talking through a bluetooth device and 3GHSPA+ have been horrible. My friends keep complaining about bad call quality until I find this issues. If calling through wifi (I use groove ip) with internal mic and speaker, everything is fine. I guess it's either due to bad hardware coding of the streak 7 or due to the narrow bandwith of the bluetooth 2.1 or 3G. I'm not familiar with the tech details of streak 7.
I'm gonna try the new nexus 7 and sony xperia z ultra to see if any issues above can be solved.

[Q] Google Voice

I have the rezound, as well as a Kindle Fire, and I installed Google Voice on them. I read through other threads, and no luck with my problem.
I have used Google Voice on my computer to call and text people, and with my upcoming trip to europe, it would be nice to use that to call people back home.
Problem, I have it installed on two devices, yet on both it doesn't give me the option to call, or even compose any sort of message at all. Any ideas on what I can do? The only options I get are refresh, settings, and search.
For me, when I'm in my inbox (or any other folder) I have a compose button on the bottom left. For calls, can you go into settings, Making calls, and change it to ask for all calls? Then use your dialer to place a call and it should prompt you.
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Fontos said:
I have the rezound, as well as a Kindle Fire, and I installed Google Voice on them. I read through other threads, and no luck with my problem.
I have used Google Voice on my computer to call and text people, and with my upcoming trip to europe, it would be nice to use that to call people back home.
Problem, I have it installed on two devices, yet on both it doesn't give me the option to call, or even compose any sort of message at all. Any ideas on what I can do? The only options I get are refresh, settings, and search.
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click settings. the second option in the settings menu controls the ability to make calls via google voice. it is however done by dialing a forwarding service and therefore uses your minutes. it is not voip.
Fontos said:
I have the rezound, as well as a Kindle Fire, and I installed Google Voice on them. I read through other threads, and no luck with my problem.
I have used Google Voice on my computer to call and text people, and with my upcoming trip to europe, it would be nice to use that to call people back home.
Problem, I have it installed on two devices, yet on both it doesn't give me the option to call, or even compose any sort of message at all. Any ideas on what I can do? The only options I get are refresh, settings, and search.
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I pretty much use Google Voice as my primary mode of voice calling. You don't make a call through the app. Simply go to settings, and tell it to either use GV for every call, or ask it to prompt you at every call whether to call from your phone or to call from GV. Then when you simply dial as normal through the dialer app, it will either just use GV if you told it to, or ask you which to use.
BTW, All GV calling functionality is disabled on wifi tablets. I honestly have no experience with 3G/4G tablets, but on my Wifi Transformers I have to install a SIP client on the tablet and route GV calls to another VOIP service I use.
a.mcdear said:
I pretty much use Google Voice as my primary mode of voice calling. You don't make a call through the app. Simply go to settings, and tell it to either use GV for every call, or ask it to prompt you at every call whether to call from your phone or to call from GV. Then when you simply dial as normal through the dialer app, it will either just use GV if you told it to, or ask you which to use.
BTW, All GV calling functionality is disabled on wifi tablets. I honestly have no experience with 3G/4G tablets, but on my Wifi Transformers I have to install a SIP client on the tablet and route GV calls to another VOIP service I use.
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I'm a bit confused. I thought the only Google Voice calling solution was GrooveIP if you want to send and receive calls properly for your Google Voice phone number. GrooveIP does not use your minutes and is definitely VOIP.
On every device I tried it on, there is a bit of delay with GrooveIP, but the quality is good (good internet connection required, whether its 4G or strong 3G or WiFi.)
Can you please elaborate a bit? Are you just using Google Voice app, but its using your minutes?
xdadevnube said:
I'm a bit confused. I thought the only Google Voice calling solution was GrooveIP if you want to send and receive calls properly for your Google Voice phone number. GrooveIP does not use your minutes and is definitely VOIP.
On every device I tried it on, there is a bit of delay with GrooveIP, but the quality is good (good internet connection required, whether its 4G or strong 3G or WiFi.)
Can you please elaborate a bit? Are you just using Google Voice app, but its using your minutes?
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When you use the google voice app, it dials into the google voice services which then forwards the call to the number you dialed. You get charged for the minutes during the call as a result. This also breaks free mobile to mobile calling.
GrooveIP is a 3rd party app that lets you connect to GV via VOIP so you don't have that forwarding call.
Use sipdroid with pbxs function. Tie it to Google voice, download Google voice callback, and presto. Have it on an old evo for my 8 year old daughter. She loves texting with Google voice. Makes her feel like a teenager. There is sometimes a slight echo, but completely usable.
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JeramyEggs said:
Use sipdroid with pbxs function. Tie it to Google voice, download Google voice callback, and presto. Have it on an old evo for my 8 year old daughter. She loves texting with Google voice. Makes her feel like a teenager. There is sometimes a slight echo, but completely usable.
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This is exactly how I made voice calling possible with my GV number on my wifi tablet.

I need some advice w Groove IP on tmobile (ICS)

Hi,
I had Groove IP before on my HTC Inspire just fine. I just moved to HTC Amaze and tried to set it up, and I'm encountering a weird situation. The calls get forwarded to my phone fine, but when I answer it, it looks like I'm answering it through my phone, not groove IP (the interface is that of the phone's, which wasn't the case when I had it working on HTC Inspire). Also, to test it, I put the airplane mode on with only WiFi enabled. Well, calls didn't get forwarded to my phone. I was able to make out-going calls however. So, apparently, something's wrong. I have it set to forward calls to google chat fine. I'm confused why it's not working. Can someone please help me with this? Thank you.
GT
Most call based apps forward and use your regular phone number, despite being forwarded/using their voip services, like google voice, I use that to call canada, it sends and receives calls through my regular phone but nada charges to my plan.
I appreciate your taking time to respond, but what you say is not the case. With groove ip, we can make and receive calls with airplane mode + only wifi enabled. I figured out what the problem was though. I just had to find a different phone to register under my GV account, delete my cell # and google chat from it, then re-add them from fresh. The reason I had to find a new # is because GV doesn't let you delete a number if you don't have at least one other phone registered. It's all working now

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