Hey yall!
I bought my Mom a TF201 for Christmas. She doesn't have a cell phone, but would like to take advantage of a texting app, so that she can text my sister and I, like apps that are available for iPod Touch or the iPad. Is there an Android app that will set her up with a phone number to send and receive texts from? I've tried TextPlus and TxtMe but both are designed to sync up with an android phone, which is of course practical, but not something she has. We live in Canada, so sadly, Google Voice is not an option, which breaks my heart, I love Google Services, and wish we had access to GVoice here.
If anyone can offer me some suggestions, that would be great!
Thanks a lot!
*cheers*
elli0t said:
If anyone can offer me some suggestions, that would be great!
Thanks a lot!
*cheers*
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Check out Heywire.
Subsonic44 said:
Check out Heywire.
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That was exactly the type of app I was looking for! She's all set up with a number for texting. Thanks a lot!
Here are some alternatives to SMS:
MySMS:
http://www.mysms.com/
Kik:
http://www.kik.com
Personally, I've only tested Kik and it works very well.
deltatux
I use Viber on it, and if you have a rooted one you can use whatsapp.
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Hi, I can call someone like galaxy tab 7"? I can compose the number and call?
Use the search button next time 'cause this question has been answered a billion times..
But the answer is no, you can't call with this tab (yet) because honeycomb doesn't support the phone functionality. The hardware is present in the tab but the software simply doesn't know how to utilize it. Maybe when our developers get the complete source code for honeycomb they can cook something up but for the time being we have to use a real mobile phone to call with.
Uhh, yes you can call with this tab. Install Google Voice, get a free number, buy Groove IP from the Market, 5 minutes later you will have a giant slab of a phone.
snaai8 said:
Maybe when our developers get the complete source code for honeycomb they can cook something up but for the time being we have to use a real mobile phone to call with.
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i.e. never....
Edit: about google voice.. I hate to break it to you, but not everyone is american.
Post #3 is correct. Obviously you have to be on wifi, but you can very easily make phone calls with this tablet. I have done it many times. To the OP, if you need links or anything else please let us know.
smaskell said:
i.e. never....
Edit: about google voice.. I hate to break it to you, but not everyone is american.
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Sorry, it's possible to make phone calls if you can get a google voice number. Better?
smaskell said:
i.e. never....
Edit: about google voice.. I hate to break it to you, but not everyone is american.
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Just as you can access US/UK video with a US IP address - you can get Google Voice with a US number.
Get a free (or rent) US voip number, register for google voice.
bellerofonte6 said:
Hi, I can call someone like galaxy tab 7"? I can compose the number and call?
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I can't speak for the Tab (I have one now), but I was able to use Skype with my Xoom when I had that tablet. It worked fine. Just need to download it and use a wi-fi connection.
antnyh said:
Post #3 is correct. Obviously you have to be on wifi, but you can very easily make phone calls with this tablet. I have done it many times. To the OP, if you need links or anything else please let us know.
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I assume you are talking about using a VoIP provider? Is there any way of making FREE calls in to US numbers using Google Voice Callback or something similar? I've been unsuccessful in trying to make it work on mine (wifi only version)
I tried groove IP the call quality sucks no one can hear me but I am able to text from my Google voice number
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Uhh, yes you can call with this tab. Install Google Voice, get a free number, buy Groove IP from the Market, 5 minutes later you will have a giant slab of a phone.
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This is correct ...and the first mod I did. Don't forget to click forward calls to gtalk in Gvoice. Scince my main number is ported, it rings and texts my tab and phone simultaneously. sweet. Only downside is wifi/teather required
Hi,
I have been semi interested in this SMS system. Mainly because I like the idea of integrated systems with Facebook perhaps.
What do you guys use? I know there is the stock SMS but i don't know - it just doesn't appeal to me any more
Or more importantly, I would love an SMS system which could put a hidden prefix of *0# at the start of each message (and not show it that I sent it like that when viewing messages) because my network requires this stupid prefix for delivery reports.
Your suggestions would be very much appreciated
Edit: Ok skip about FB integration. Seems FB get annoyed about others using their service but happy to leech other people. Hmm..
I used Handcent SMS since forever, but now for some reason it's no longer available on the market.
I found GOSMS and am actually quite happy. I like it better than Handcent. And the themes are pretty cool, especially Machine City.
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I used Handcent SMS since forever, but now for some reason it's no longer available on the market.
I found GOSMS and am actually quite happy. I like it better than Handcent. And the themes are pretty cool, especially Machine City.
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Thanks for reply Though I guess more importantly for me is the prefix idea. I don't suppose you know or heard any similar SMS program that would do this? I did add it as a feedback suggestion to these guys. No idea if it would be implemented though.
Did you delete the stock SMS?
shadowdogg said:
Thanks for reply Though I guess more importantly for me is the prefix idea. I don't suppose you know or heard any similar SMS program that would do this? I did add it as a feedback suggestion to these guys. No idea if it would be implemented though.
Did you delete the stock SMS?
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I'm also using GO SMS PRO and for me it's awesome, but I don't have very big requirements. For normal user it has got everything, for sure it's better than stock sms app.
E :I'm not sure that an app supports adding prefixes.
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Hi All,
I am just 2days away from ordering my Lumia and I do a check to find my essential apps I used on my android phones.
One BIG app that I rely upon is a SIP client to make voip calls. This is really a deal breaker for me because I call upto 30mins a day internationally and cannot spend a fortune on it. I looked up everywhere and cannot find it for Mango.
Is it possible that I am mistaken, please someone help me with this and find an app that can be configured with a SIP provider like Actionvoip or Freecall.
I hope someone proves me wrong
chaihg said:
Hi All,
I am just 2days away from ordering my Lumia and I do a check to find my essential apps I used on my android phones.
One BIG app that I rely upon is a SIP client to make voip calls. This is really a deal breaker for me because I call upto 30mins a day internationally and cannot spend a fortune on it. I looked up everywhere and cannot find it for Mango.
Is it possible that I am mistaken, please someone help me with this and find an app that can be configured with a SIP provider like Actionvoip or Freecall.
I hope someone proves me wrong
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Don't think it's completely what you require but how about Voxofon?
Hi just saw that app but they are a voip provider with their own app. So you cannot use their app for any voip service.
That's really sad news . Thanks for the help though.
anyone else pleaaaaaaseeeeeeee
there's a Gtalk client I believe...
Reply from Counterpath Bria :-
Currently there is no plan to develop any client for WP7. There are some issues with WP7 platform for VOIP applications (that may be the reason why there are no SIP apps currently).
Regards,
Customer Support
CounterPath Corporation
http://www.counterpath.com
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Reply from Counterpath Bria :-
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ricep said:
there's a Gtalk client I believe...
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Oh No. That answers the biggest problem. There is an app called Gchat but I think it is more like a Jabber client which does not have any way to even buy credit from Google and use it for outgoing calls on data
Ok since there is no client available I had to find a work around to do international calls. Only thing that I found worthy of mention was this provider called Rebtel which uses your local calls plus their local access number to make international calls.
I tried it and the voice clarity sounds fantastic. Only that I will need to spend on the local minutes too while I spend some money on their international rates. Even then call rates remain nominal and not something like 30c/min.
I will stick to this until MS brings out the required API for voip. Damn Microsoft come on bring out something. At least Skype so that I can buy credit and call from there
I'm using Freecall with MobileVoip installed from Marketplace, it work fine except the voice is on speaker.
chanvi93 said:
I'm using Freecall with MobileVoip installed from Marketplace, it work fine except the voice is on speaker.
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Great advice then. My Lumia arrives tomorrow and I am going to try configuring my SIP settings of Actionvoip.
Meanwhile can you tell me if that speaker voice can be routed into Earphones when I plug it in?
At least that way we can have a good work around and a solution to this problem.
mobilevoip
im using mobile voip app (free from market) with Voip Stunt but the quality is very bad..
I wish there are more apps like Fring, Nimbuzz or Skype. Microsoft promised Skype since september and still hasnt come out yet.
Yeah it is a damm shame. This is the one app that I miss from my Symbian days, I sure hope Microsoft steps up the plate and makes sip clients possible on WP7, preferrably before my next big holiday in october, otherwise I will be forced to take my Nokia N82 as well !
So this weekend i was driving around with my Note in its window mount and started thinking. What i really need is a way to trigger either Google Now or some other third-party app with voice-only controls. that way i could say Text Mom: Hi mom: and the phone would do so. Same with music, directions, calling etc.
As it stands, i have to manually activate these functions with physical contact. Is there any app out there that would listen for a key phrase to start an action?
Siri.
Or it's android counterpart ...."Skyvi "
Available on the play store..
I've toyed with it, and it's not bad.....g
gregsarg said:
Or it's android counterpart ...."Skyvi "
Available on the play store..
I've toyed with it, and it's not bad.....g
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Seems like it has all the features i needed. Just gotta make sure the voice activation works completely hands free. Thanks for the tip!!
SilverStone641 said:
Seems like it has all the features i needed. Just gotta make sure the voice activation works completely hands free. Thanks for the tip!!
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always welcome....g
SilverStone641 said:
Seems like it has all the features i needed. Just gotta make sure the voice activation works completely hands free. Thanks for the tip!!
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Besides Siri on the iphone, the only thing I can find thats close is "assistant" in the market. Skyvi is only for sms, but assistant lets you create voice shortcuts. But nothing is handsfree - you have to wake up the phone and touch the app icon.
SilverStone641 said:
So this weekend i was driving around with my Note in its window mount and started thinking. What i really need is a way to trigger either Google Now or some other third-party app with voice-only controls. that way i could say Text Mom: Hi mom: and the phone would do so. Same with music, directions, calling etc.
As it stands, i have to manually activate these functions with physical contact. Is there any app out there that would listen for a key phrase to start an action?
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S-Voice.....just say "Hi, Galaxy!" To wake her up, and she'll carry out your orders without as much as a touch...how often can you say that about the other females in your life? You can even give her an alternate nickname, may I suggest a couple?:
Lea
Sexy
Smarty McSmartypants
Baby
Momma
The Esemesinator
Fatty
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Anyone else? He he. PM me. I'm looking to name my new computer. Just don't take over this poor guy's thread.
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Hey guys! I'm the dev behind Dream Code
I thought it was a good idea to open a support thread here.
As a start: thank you to all the customers trusting me every day!
thank
thank you
Your app is amazing. Thank YOU!
could you tell me how to get whatsapp response available in android wear messenger with your app messaging bridge on my lg g watch :good: thanks !!!
howdid said:
could you tell me how to get whatsapp response available in android wear messenger with your app messaging bridge on my lg g watch :good: thanks !!!
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if you are using my bridge then whatsapp messages will appear as SMS. at this point you can reply as they were normal texts.
how do I disable the default messenger and only get wear messenger notifications? just downloaded the app like 2 seconds ago lol looks great!
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how do I disable the default messenger and only get wear messenger notifications? just downloaded the app like 2 seconds ago lol looks great!
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you can do that within the android wear app. touch the gears in the top right and then disable apps notifications.
Would it be possible to have the an option to mark the message as read like in the stock app?
ryan19 said:
Would it be possible to have the an option to mark the message as read like in the stock app?
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not without root sadly.
I have rooted watch and phone but I can't find the option
ryan19 said:
I have rooted watch and phone but I can't find the option
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what I meant is it could be done only with root, but it is a feature that is not currently available. I'll see what I can do
Sorry, I thought it was possible at the moment. The only reason why I'm not using wear messenger as a default sms app is that I can't just mark sms as "read" (it's what I do most of the times). Thank you so much for considering the request.
Can you add the hangout to wear responses by wear messenger?
Thanks
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Can you add the hangout to wear responses by wear messenger?
Thanks
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what do you mean exactly?
michyprima said:
what do you mean exactly?
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I mean that will be good when did you add contact with hangout. Thanks
Hi guys, I need your help.
I keep getting "the side button do not work on the 360" reviews on the Playstore and I don't really know why,since I don't have a 360 and in the emulator everything works as expected.
Anyone with this issue?
When I try to send a text thru the app it shows as being sent, however on my phone the message isn't there and the person never received the message.
michyprima said:
Hi guys, I need your help.
I keep getting "the side button do not work on the 360" reviews on the Playstore and I don't really know why,since I don't have a 360 and in the emulator everything works as expected.
Anyone with this issue?
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It took a while to figure out, but it seems the little envelope on the side gets mistaken for the button to pull up the quick replies.
question about sending
How do you send messages starting anew such as hitting the wear messenger name I said the name of the contact and the message but how to send it because when a hit the button that was under the microphone it didn't send anything
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Hey guys! I'm the dev behind Dream Code
I thought it was a good idea to open a support thread here.
As a start: thank you to all the customers trusting me every day!
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Can you add hangouts to this? Really frustrating not being able to start a conversation with someone