Hello,
Since ebuddy XMS and whatsapp are not avalible for tablets, i'm looking for an alternative.
Don't respond with Ebuddy or another chat problem, because that is not what i'm looking for.
I'm looking for a decent messaging app, like whatssapp, XMS and such.
Does anyone knows such an app?
Regards,
brantje
Facebook Messenger app
How to get whatsapp on the transformer prime:-
Stuff you need: a rooted phone, and a rooted prime.
Step 1:-
Install Whatsapp on a phone and activate a phone number on it.
Step 2:-
Backup whatsapp on the phone with titanium backup.
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Copy the titanium backup file of whatsapp over to your prime.
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Restore whatsapp on the prime App+Data
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Profit?
with whats app though, you can only contact people that are members. Is there anything more like google voice but with mms?
imo beta? LOL
EDIT: NEVERMIND!
ArbitarX said:
How to get whatsapp on the transformer prime:-
Stuff you need: a rooted phone, and a rooted prime.
Step 1:-
Install Whatsapp on a phone and activate a phone number on it.
Step 2:-
Backup whatsapp on the phone with titanium backup.
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Copy the titanium backup file of whatsapp over to your prime.
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Restore whatsapp on the prime App+Data
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To bad I haven't a rooted phone.
And my desire HD won't connect to the PC.
Is there an other possibility to root it on the phone self?
ArbitarX said:
How to get whatsapp on the transformer prime:-
Stuff you need: a rooted phone, and a rooted prime.
Step 1:-
Install Whatsapp on a phone and activate a phone number on it.
Step 2:-
Backup whatsapp on the phone with titanium backup.
Step 3:-
Copy the titanium backup file of whatsapp over to your prime.
Step 4:-
Restore whatsapp on the prime App+Data
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ey! do you know if this trick works with viber too?
Yahoo Messenger. You can text people with numbers or msg people with YM.
Text Plus works for sending/receiving texts from any number. Can't send/receive pics though. I wish Textfree would make their app compatible with tablets AND add good as their Apple version. I use Textfree on my iPod 4 an iPod 4(unactivated, so both are wifi only devices) an I can text an call for free, it's AWESOME. I just tether my Evo 3D to my Apple devices when I leave the house and they're just like a phone with a carrier plan, it's great. I'm really hoping Textfree steps up their Android app soon to allow calling as their Apple version is better than all other text/call apps on Apple. Even if it's not available for tablets on the Play Store, there's always ways around that...
Edit: for anyone interested in using Textfree on their phone, the developer is Pinger (just so you aren't digging through a thousand search results on the Play Store looking for it, lol)
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Text Free by Pinger
Edit: Not compatible with TFP
I've been using MySMS. It works pretty well as long as you have wifi. You just need to install it on your phone and use it as your default text app.
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Text Free by Pinger
Edit: Not compatible with TFP
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Yup, thats what i was referring to in my previous post. Love it, and cant wait for tablet compatibility
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ZebTheCalvinist said:
I've been using MySMS. It works pretty well as long as you have wifi. You just need to install it on your phone and use it as your default text app.
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Been considering this. I like how I'll be using my my main number even from my Prime. Can you send mms? Phone calls? Overall, what are your thoughts on it?
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I use Tablet Talk.
Works pretty well. Supports both wifi and bluetooth pairing to your phone. I wish there was better auto-reconnect support, but other than that it's great. Also shows incoming calls w/ your contact pics/info.
Right now Im using TextPlus and it works great...
stanglifemike said:
Been considering this. I like how I'll be using my my main number even from my Prime. Can you send mms? Phone calls? Overall, what are your thoughts on it?
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I use it to some extent and it's good, not sure on mms though because my main is Google voice... As for calling, I use gtalk or sipdroid on my tablet.... I don't send a lot of pics from my tablet, if I do though I just email it to their number, I've got the mms directory list lol.
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I don't need phone calling or SMS.
Just need a Whatsapp/BB Messenger alternavite for tabs.
If it does not exist, how hard can it be to make this?
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I found an app that lets you easily make and receive phone calls thru your Google Voice Number. (assuming you have data connection)
GrooVe IP
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gvoip&feature=search_result
I tried it and it works great... even works with the Flyer in speakerphone mode.
Its $3.99 in the Market... and may be worth it for some. Especially if you want to multitask on your Flyer or are oversears.
If you dont have a Google Voice Number, they are free.
Thanks for the tip.
And how does the mic on the flyer works for calls? Do you have speak close to the device?
Do people say they hear echo if you speak with them without a headset?
Thanks. I am using this app for my Galaxy Tab
clubtech said:
Thanks for the tip.
And how does the mic on the flyer works for calls? Do you have speak close to the device?
Do people say they hear echo if you speak with them without a headset?
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No issues so far.
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I got it working for making the calls but not for receiving. How did u do that
Edit: nevermind. I got it working
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vj092887 said:
I got it working for making the calls but not for receiving. How did u do that
Edit: nevermind. I got it working
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How so I could use some help setting everything up
Edit Never mind I got it set up but to help out others
1)set up Google voice
2 install app
3 On Gmail you have to install the video chat plugin for your browser. Once you do this go to google voice
4 on GV go to voice settings under the gear icon
5 set up to forward to GTalk
6 Sign on on the phone
7 THERE YOU GO.
I tested on 3g/4g and on Wifi and it works great when you have a strong internet
crackeyes said:
How so I could use some help setting everything up
Edit Never mind I got it set up but to help out others
1)set up Google voice
2 install app
3 On Gmail you have to install the video chat plugin for your browser. Once you do this go to google voice
4 on GV go to voice settings under the gear icon
5 set up to forward to GTalk
6 Sign on on the phone
7 THERE YOU GO.
I tested on 3g/4g and on Wifi and it works great when you have a strong internet
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How exactly did you forward calls to gtalk?
Thanks
Russellhi said:
How exactly did you forward calls to gtalk?
Thanks
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you have to install the browser plugin first then once its installed hit the call button in GMail and make a test call. Once this is done go to google voice and hit the gear icon and hit the calls tab, then the option for Gtalk should show up
Other SIP CLIENTS :
The only one who have :
Dialpad included + Contacts(of your Flyer) + Video
Its:"Voip By Antisip"
URL: (Search in the Market, I Can´t put Links here)
I think so, Because:
Sip droid: dont have key pad in Flyer
3CX : dont interact with the contacts
LingoPHONE: Its hung-ups ..
Sorry For my English.
Hey guys need some help. I got it installed and setup and can make calls!! THAT'S GREAT! However I'm unable to receive them. They come through on my EVO 3D just fine but nuthin on the tablet?!?! Any suggestions or ideas? I followed the the posted instructions but no luck. Thanks for any help.
Edit: Nevermind...Didn't realize there were 2 places for GTalk. One on the left and one in the middle. I hadn't changed the one in the middle to forward. Thanks for this it's working like a charm. Just wish the incoming call ringer was a little louder!
But its only in US.....not available to other country
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omg just what i needed going to do some testing if it doesnt work its a few bucks big deal worth the try until google does something
vj092887 said:
I got it working for making the calls but not for receiving. How did u do that
Edit: nevermind. I got it working
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How did you get it working having the same problem with my view
diggsnicca said:
How did you get it working having the same problem with my view
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I had to go to the Google voice website, login, click the settings icon next to your Google email address, go to the phones tab, and click the box that says forward calls to Google chat. I believe that's wat I did to get it to work. Hope it helps u.
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diggsnicca said:
How did you get it working having the same problem with my view
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did you get it to work? with the view im trying the flyer method with the view but i dunno...
edit... this actually works just had to fiddle a bit in google voice and afterwards was not getting incoming calls to work figured maybe i should log out of gv on my computer and bammm evo view started getting the calls so make sure to log out of google voice otherwise thats where the calls will go first before actually going to the tab.......great job guys made my evo tab just friggin more awesome....
now if they would find a way to root flyer,view would be bonus....
I don't know if anyone will use this method but I use QIK to video chat on WiFi and also while tethered to my tmobile cliq2. But it could be because I have tmobile and I remember typeing in my phone number. Just a suggestion.
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try line2
I use line 2 on my flyer and it works perfect. I sens and receive calls and sms with their native dialer. Works great and runs in the background.
frankic said:
I use line 2 on my flyer and it works perfect. I sens and receive calls and sms with their native dialer. Works great and runs in the background.
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How do you access "Line 2"...?
I can now text from my Touchpad, and the messages sync to anything else running Textie. I can respond to texts from my phone or Touchpad using Textie. Best thing is its completely free. Only requires your name and email(both used in outgoing messages.)
https://market.android.com/details?id=me.textie
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Two words: Google Voice.
One word, textab. Quit being a jerk lol...
Thanks for another option man
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I'm loving tablet talk. Syncs using Bluetooth. Or it can use wifi. I love it.
I hate apps with their own UI. I want a app that will background sync my messages and pull them into the stock messaging app.
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SyncSMS also, uses dropbox to sync your messages between phone and tablets.
superweapons said:
Two words: Google Voice.
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Nothing like Google Voice. Sucks that you don't get a threaded view like other SMS apps. It sorts the messages by days. But wouldn't trade it for any other app. Nay sayers should give it a shot.
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Is there an app that will do this? I would like to be alerted to all notifications that show up on my phone. I know there's one that does SMS but, I'm looking for something more versatile. I rarely use SMS.
Could Tasker accomplish this?
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ive been looking for something like this ever since ive gotten my prime, not sure what app allows you to answer texts except desksms, but my trial is up
What application pushes sms to the tab?
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deejaylobo said:
Is there an app that will do this? I would like to be alerted to all notifications that show up on my phone. I know there's one that does SMS but, I'm looking for something more versatile. I rarely use SMS.
Could Tasker accomplish this?
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+1 for this, would be very handy
syncsms, tablettext, there are several of them.
Try GtalkSMS from the market. Uses gtalk and will do what you want and more. Was one of the first apps i installed on my prime.
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barryflanagan said:
Try GtalkSMS from the market. Uses gtalk and will do what you want and more. Was one of the first apps i installed on my prime.
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I don't totally follow that app. Do you load it on your phone and tablet and the tablet can get notifications of what is going on on the phone? So if you get an SMS or phone call to your phone it tells you on your tablet?
I agree with the OP that it would be cool or nice to get a Growl notification or something in the notification bar on the tablet if I get either a text message or a call - nothing more than that do I need.
Tablet Talk is what I am using and it works great. I think I paid $2.99 for it but it has been well worth it. It needs to be on both your phone and tablet so check it out in the market to see if it might be of use to anyone.
If you sign up for Google Talk, and link your Google Talk account with your cell # you can have text messages sent to your cell show up on your tablet (or anywhere else really). I have used it and it works great.
Same here with Gtalk. I've used that on my phone, and then my desktop and now my tablet. And any message I get will show up on all three places. It can be a little flaky when it comes to showing whos online (meaning sometimes it will show someone as online but they aren't), but other than that it works very well.
It seems a lot of you are only talking about SMS. A lot of people don't even use SMS these days.
I pretty much exclusively use WhatsApp for all my texting. So, I'm looking for something that will send me Whatsapp notifications. Really, an app that could push notifications to my tablet my from apps I pre-select would be ideal. I guess nothing like this exists at the moment.
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barryflanagan said:
Try GtalkSMS from the market. Uses gtalk and will do what you want and more. Was one of the first apps i installed on my prime.
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Thank you for this. It's a very nifty app once you can set it up. Wish it had a GUI that would do the communicating for me. Unfortunately the incoming call alert does not work.
Have you figured out the Tasker integration? I can't get it to work.
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esm922 said:
Tablet Talk is what I am using and it works great. I think I paid $2.99 for it but it has been well worth it. It needs to be on both your phone and tablet so check it out in the market to see if it might be of use to anyone.
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Tablet Talk seems like a viable solution too. Though it wouldn't be of much use to me since I'd essentially be paying for the ability to get incoming call alerts.
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deejaylobo said:
Thank you for this. It's a very nifty app once you can set it up. Wish it had a GUI that would do the communicating for me. Unfortunately the incoming call alert does not work.
Have you figured out the Tasker integration? I can't get it to work
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No, sorry. Long time Tasker user as well but have never tried integrating with gtalksms
-Barry
Anybody know any other apps that do this?
almightywhacko said:
If you sign up for Google Talk, and link your Google Talk account with your cell # you can have text messages sent to your cell show up on your tablet (or anywhere else really). I have used it and it works great.
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This sounds pretty clean compared to installed 3rd party apps. I have sms enabled in labs but I have no idea how to get my # linked to gtalk. Can you point me in the right direction?
almightywhacko said:
If you sign up for Google Talk, and link your Google Talk account with your cell # you can have text messages sent to your cell show up on your tablet (or anywhere else really). I have used it and it works great.
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does this affect how sms are received on phone? i really like go sms for texting, and dont want something else taking over or double notifying me
I currently use tablettexts but mysms is a bit **** compared to gosms... especially not being able to send texts when you don't have any signal (instead of queuing them to be sent when you do) so GTalkSMS sounds like an awesome solution - can you use it from the UK though? I'm having a bit of a problem setting it up - is there a guide or anything anywhere?
SyncSMS will transfer your sms notifications to your tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010597
hey, do you guys know an app that will connect not only android phones?
iphone for example?
thanks!
Looking for an App that will let me send texts from my touchpad to my phone,
I have seen a few but i really want to hear what other people are using to get it done. or if this is just something i like the idea of
I have a google voice account but i hate that it doesn't use my real phone number, also before you talk about the integration, its UI is horrible so i would rather not use it.
thoughtlesskyle said:
Looking for an App that will let me send texts from my touchpad to my phone,
I have seen a few but i really want to hear what other people are using to get it done. or if this is just something i like the idea of
I have a google voice account but i hate that it doesn't use my real phone number, also before you talk about the integration, its UI is horrible so i would rather not use it.
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I don't know about texts because of your touchpad doesn't have phone signal, but why not just email yourself?
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get an IM app
I think he just wants to be able to use his tablet to send texts via his phone. Meaning, he can come home and plug his phone in and use his tablet to send/receive texts from his phone. I am interested in the same thing actually. I don't wanna tote my phone around with me, if I'm chilling downstairs and using my tablet.
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if you havent done so on sprint. get on Google voice.(its free for sprint) u can use the official Google voice apps on your tablet to send text thru wifi, also received them.
i tried a bunch of apps on my touchpad but never found one that works as good as google voice. my touchpad and phone are both set up with google voice and it's integrated with my sprint phone number so no weird number to deal with. works great for me. only thing is once you integrate, no more going back to vvm unless you call sprint to get it set back up.
thoughtlesskyle said:
I have a google voice account but i hate that it doesn't use my real phone number, also before you talk about the integration, its UI is horrible so i would rather not use it.
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spaceosc said:
if you havent done so on sprint. get on Google voice.(its free for sprint) u can use the official Google voice apps on your tablet to send text thru wifi, also received them.
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Ummmm...did you even read the OP?
I have been looking for the same thing for a while. I have been using Airdroid which is webbased and it seems to work ok for me.
tgruendler said:
Ummmm...did you even read the OP?
I have been looking for the same thing for a while. I have been using Airdroid which is webbased and it seems to work ok for me.
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Thank you for at least reading the OP
If google would spend about 20 minutes working on google voices UI I would probably use it.
I will look into airdroid, tablet text also has a decent amount of good reviews so I have been looking into that as well
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I use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kMGxwaDFuazFuZy5zeW5jc21zIl0.
It uses dropbox to sync the messages between your phone and tablet. Works great on my wifi only flyer
Gumby63 said:
I use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kMGxwaDFuazFuZy5zeW5jc21zIl0.
It uses dropbox to sync the messages between your phone and tablet. Works great on my wifi only flyer
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how is it for UI, and for speed between syncing? that was some of the stuff i saw in the comments
because i have a dropbox account already and was looking at that, i also like that if i am out it mean i can use my phone to tether and then sync my sms anywhere.
thoughtlesskyle said:
how is it for UI, and for speed between syncing? that was some of the stuff i saw in the comments
because i have a dropbox account already and was looking at that, i also like that if i am out it mean i can use my phone to tether and then sync my sms anywhere.
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Personally I like the UI. And the speed between syncing is almost instant when you have push notifications enabled. Here's a screenshot of it if you want to see it
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Personally I like the UI. And the speed between syncing is almost instant when you have push notifications enabled. Here's a screenshot of it if you want to see it
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I think we have a winner
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I use mysms on my touchpad. You just install the app on your phone and tablet and then send texts from your tablet. I use it on my touchpad and works flawlessly.
Heres a market link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.sms&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5teXNtcy5hbmRyb2lkLnNtcyJd
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I think we have a winner
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Just an fyi: If you want the push notifications, you have to press the version number like 10 times or something (I didnt count I just hammered it until the option became available lol)
TexTab without question. I love it, and the UI is nice and simple (uses BlueTooth). It uses your messaging app in that it uses your phone's signal and leaves the text message in the history of the conversation on your phone.
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When I bought my Transformer Prime, I looked at a couple. This one is great. Called Heywire - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediafriends.chime haven't had any issue. send/receive pics, it's immediate when sent or received. plus it's actually free.
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I have a better one for you go to Google play and search for mightytext, this app can be used on Google Chrome and the tablet and the flawless features are: sending mms, making out going calls, and it has notification of your text and the people who call you.
Plus one on mighty text. Use it in chrome and loaded the website on my iPad a few times
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ob3dldHRsLnRleHRhYiJd
textab works great on my transformer
TextPlus
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I know I've seen it before but I can't remember where, but I am looking for an app that can send and receive text messages via Bluetooth or WiFi I don't really want to use Google voice due to the voicemail portion always sucking. The ones I've found on the play store always seem to have tons of bad reviews. Thanks.
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I use MightyText and it works really well. I can send and receive text and picture messages immediately. Some other ones I tried take really long before I can send a message, but this one is quick!
Mighty text is great
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AT&T had an app called AT&T messages for the tablet. It allows you to access all your messages and when you send a text it shows up as coming from your phone.
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Never used mighty text, but tablet talk has worked great for me in the past.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk
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I use Textpro Gold ....Very fast and clean UI.
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Not sure about Bluetooth but whatsapp works a charm over wifi.
johnny tsunami said:
I know I've seen it before but I can't remember where, but I am looking for an app that can send and receive text messages via Bluetooth or WiFi I don't really want to use Google voice due to the voicemail portion always sucking. The ones I've found on the play store always seem to have tons of bad reviews. Thanks.
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I just set this up using DeskSMS / TabletSMS. The text messages send via my phone (and are also visible on my PC via a Chrome plug-in). I am very happy with it.
Of course it requires the phone to have an active data connection as well as the tablet, so that might not be what you are looking for.
Is there way to use tablet talk without the headset? Talk through the tablets microphone and hear through the speakers?
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anthropoidape said:
I just set this up using DeskSMS / TabletSMS. The text messages send via my phone (and are also visible on my PC via a Chrome plug-in). I am very happy with it.
Of course it requires the phone to have an active data connection as well as the tablet, so that might not be what you are looking for.
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This is the one I use. Works great
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