[Q] stock video calling app on att nyc - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello , I have been trying to troubleshoot the problem where the native video calling app in my dialer simply has never worked. at least not by itself. a while ago I was able to make video calls with it but only if I had Skype for android installed .This isn't a huge problem as I have two video calling apps that work just fine TANGO and GOOGLE HANGOUTS. I have seen this question asked but not answered. I called ATT and they said that the phone is not optimized for use in USA. also they don't support the international variant. Samsung us just gives long distance numbers to UK.
Again not a big deal but if someone knows how to get this working on ATT in NYC USA please do tell.

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[Q] Google Voice on 2.1

Posting this to see if anyone else has this, and if any one knows how to make it work.
I use Google Voice for my international calls, but after the upgrade the dialer takes over, Google voice can not be used to "only make international calls"
i have to use "ask for every call" which is not the best solution.
[EDIT] that option does not work either
I'm having the exact same problem.
I even made several international phone calls, thinking that maybe Google Voice was running in the background... now I'll get hit with the charges for international calls from AT&T :s
Any solution to this problem?
I'm using the X10i 2.1 Global firmware on a X10a (AT&T)
hope this helps
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9000
Looks like as sony do not use default dialer it is going to be a problem
alankstiyo said:
hope this helps
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9000
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unfortunately the suggested process does not work
I found a way to make calls by google voice. I went to the browser, went to the google voice website, and from there, I placed the call. Then I received the phone call from my google number, and it connected me to the number I was calling.
It's more troublesome than just using the app, but it is a workaround.
Any other ideas or solutions?
zch_fernando said:
I found a way to make calls by google voice. I went to the browser, went to the google voice website, and from there, I placed the call. Then I received the phone call from my google number, and it connected me to the number I was calling.
It's more troublesome than just using the app, but it is a workaround.
Any other ideas or solutions?
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When you do that, aren't you still using the GSM network and your sim card to have the call connected?
I am having identical problems (2.1 Nordic) and trying to use google voice over WiFi to avoid using network minutes but Sony's dialer takes over... hopefully sony or GV will update and fix this real soon... very frustrating
NUTSgoWEEE said:
When you do that, aren't you still using the GSM network and your sim card to have the call connected?
I am having identical problems (2.1 Nordic) and trying to use google voice over WiFi to avoid using network minutes but Sony's dialer takes over... hopefully sony or GV will update and fix this real soon... very frustrating
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I use Google Voice for international calls... so I'm still using my GSM minutes, but just as a local call, not with international rates.
Have same problem. Cost me one expensive international phone call.
Generic FW, Build 2.0.A.0504 - X10i/ATT USA
GV screen comes up, then native dialer takes over. Have used workaround posted above, but naturally would just like to be able to use it as intended.
Just a heads up to anyone who has updated to 2.1.
I have the Rogers 2.1 and using AT&T as the carrier. GV does not work for ANY of my outgoing phone calls even when I specify to use GV only.
If the issue is SE's dialer, is there a way to revert back to the generic dialer?
Thanks
I'm also having this issue, only after recently upgrading my X10 to the generic 2.1 software. I wonder if anyone has found a solution yet?
I've had this problem since day 1, since I'm from Canada and use my GV to call my american / long distance friends. I have had to use the website workaround since day one, and it really bugs me. When I was working from the iPhone app, it worked properly (call me, then call the number I'm trying to call). Since switching to my X10a, I can't have it just call me, it uses the dialer directly.
So, I use up about 100-200k of my data plan to make the call. Not a big deal, just kind of annoying.

[Q] Anyone using Skype on Bell Atrix? need help!

I am using the Bell Atrix with Stock ROM without root
When I am using skype, the opposite cannot hear me clear at all
and when I call echo123, i can hear my recording is like really windy
is there anyone having the same issue? or just me......
i doubt it is a hardware issue or not, since when i google i can find nothing...
PS: I tried use wired headset and BT headset, none works!
skype doesnt work on the atrix. theres currently no fix.
I have heard that Skype works on the new Telstra SBF, but not on the stock Bell or AT&T.
No idea when updates will be coming from Bell or AT&T to fix the problem. Apparently it is a problem with the implementation of the AudioRecord API, but we can't be sure exactly HOW the Telstra SBF has fixed the problem. They might have fixed the API, or perhaps the Android Market is just deploying a new version of Skype to users with the Telstra SBF. There is very little information about this yet.
Also no word yet from the beta testers of the new AT&T update if Skype has been fixed
ManoloVerg said:
I have heard that Skype works on the new Telstra SBF, but not on the stock Bell or AT&T.
No idea when updates will be coming from Bell or AT&T to fix the problem. Apparently it is a problem with the implementation of the AudioRecord API, but we can't be sure exactly HOW the Telstra SBF has fixed the problem. They might have fixed the API, or perhaps the Android Market is just deploying a new version of Skype to users with the Telstra SBF. There is very little information about this yet.
Also no word yet from the beta testers of the new AT&T update if Skype has been fixed
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I can confirm Telstra SBF (which works on the Bell Atrix) works with Skype and the quality is CRYSTAL clear using mobile data. Part of that being that the SBF is HSUPA unlocked, which is different from the Stock Bell and ATT sbfs.
This means that upload speed on mobile data is capped to 300kbs making VOIP and any kind of tethering, streaming.. a nightmare.
seven2099 said:
I can confirm Telstra SBF (which works on the Bell Atrix) works with Skype and the quality is CRYSTAL clear using mobile data. Part of that being that the SBF is HSUPA unlocked, which is different from the Stock Bell and ATT sbfs.
This means that upload speed on mobile data is capped to 300kbs making VOIP and any kind of tethering, streaming.. a nightmare.
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Aww yeah! Didn't even think of it!
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seven2099 said:
I can confirm Telstra SBF (which works on the Bell Atrix) works with Skype and the quality is CRYSTAL clear using mobile data. Part of that being that the SBF is HSUPA unlocked, which is different from the Stock Bell and ATT sbfs.
This means that upload speed on mobile data is capped to 300kbs making VOIP and any kind of tethering, streaming.. a nightmare.
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gonna play with that SBF after exam!
I just unlocked the HUSPA by following the steps i found on a youtube video (im still a new user so can't post external links but if you search "How to unlock HSUPA Bell Atrix" Youtube user is SilencedReview), uncapping the speeds however my skype is still not working.. getting nothing but static on the other end when i talk..
my speeds are testing fairly consistently using speedtestnet app at ping= 72ms download=7207kbps upload=1191kbps so i know the mod worked..
So im kind of stumped.. a little annoyed.. any ideas?
Bell Atrix rooted on Fido
An update was released for the Bell Atrix on 6/20/2011, and one of the items in the list of fixes says:
Skype
Improvements to call audio function so it is easier for the person you called to hear you. Please note this application is not pre-loaded on phone, but is available for download from Android Market.
dezzo77 said:
An update was released for the Bell Atrix on 6/20/2011, and one of the items in the list of fixes says:
Skype
Improvements to call audio function so it is easier for the person you called to hear you. Please note this application is not pre-loaded on phone, but is available for download from Android Market.
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Fix only helps intermittently. I made one call and it was clear (with a few drop outs but no 'wind storm'). I proceeded to make another over speaker phone and sure enough the windstorm was back...
dezzo77 said:
An update was released for the Bell Atrix on 6/20/2011, and one of the items in the list of fixes says:
Skype
Improvements to call audio function so it is easier for the person you called to hear you. Please note this application is not pre-loaded on phone, but is available for download from Android Market.
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Fix only helps intermittently. I made one call and it was clear (with a few drop outs but no 'wind storm'). I proceeded to make another over speaker phone and sure enough the windstorm was back...
After the Bell upgrade, I was able to use a SIP client (CSipSimple) to register to a SIP service and make good quality calls over both WiFi and mobile data. Prior to the upgrade I could register, but the quality was so choppy it was unusable. I'm guessing the "Skype" fix is the same thing that fixed this. I use VoIP.ms service, and it works well now.

[Q] Video Calling (Real video call, not skype or google talk)

Hello All.
I was hoping someone could advise me on how to make a normal carrier based video call. I've looked everywhere and am a little shocked to see that my atrix does not support video calls.
when calling my atrix from another phone on the same network that supports video calling (Telecom New Zealand XT network which is UMTS(WCDMA)) i get 'cannt call, other phone does not support video calling'. hmph!
can anyone help?
many thanks
Gavin.
glegge said:
Hello All.
I was hoping someone could advise me on how to make a normal carrier based video call. I've looked everywhere and am a little shocked to see that my atrix does not support video calls.
when calling my atrix from another phone on the same network that supports video calling (Telecom New Zealand XT network which is UMTS(WCDMA)) i get 'cannt call, other phone does not support video calling'. hmph!
can anyone help?
many thanks
Gavin.
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Wow, for real? There is Qik, Skype, Gtalk, Tang, Yahoo Messenger, Fring... Just because there is not a carrier specific one (Hardly any carrier actually supports carrier specific video calls)...who cares?
You looked everywhere? LOL with what, Bing?
BravoMotorola said:
Wow, for real? There is Qik, Skype, Gtalk, Tang, Yahoo Messenger, Fring... Just because there is not a carrier specific one (Hardly any carrier actually supports carrier specific video calls)...who cares?
You looked everywhere? LOL with what, Bing?
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Carrier based video calling is actually pretty common outside the US, even though it is almost completely unheard of here. I'm a little surprised the international versions of this phone don't support video calls, but not surprised at all to see that feature lacking on the US version.
Have there been any Android phones that do this? I know the international version of my old Fuze (Touch Pro) had an FFC and did it even though the AT&T version didn't.
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Unfortunately android phones don't support standard video calling.
And yes, most of the world has a standard video call that works same on all carriers, even between carriers works. The usa is the only place that does not have video calling.
Does anyone know why this is though?
And does anyone know how video calling (direct, not third-party like google, skype, fring, etc.) works exactly, I get that a line is connected between the two phones, but what about information sharing? Are there any special permissions needed to use this direct data connection?
What about the video/sound compressors?
Why doesn't America feature this?
I hope i didn't go off topic, but I am rather interested in this......
Will google, and if any cares/helps me find me answer, i will post everything i'va gathered
Mizulunaris said:
Does anyone know why this is though?
And does anyone know how video calling (direct, not third-party like google, skype, fring, etc.) works exactly, I get that a line is connected between the two phones, but what about information sharing? Are there any special permissions needed to use this direct data connection?
What about the video/sound compressors?
Why doesn't America feature this?
I hope i didn't go off topic, but I am rather interested in this......
Will google, and if any cares/helps me find me answer, i will post everything i'va gathered
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it uses your data connection to stream video to each other. plain and simple. uses the same data network as your phone's internet.
Actually my friend has a galaxy s ii which does have carrier video calling.I wonder how I can enable it on my atrix with gingerbread loaded, fresh from motorola update...
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dLo GSR said:
it uses your data connection to stream video to each other. plain and simple. uses the same data network as your phone's internet.
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The service does have to be enabled per subscriber in the hlr also
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glegge said:
The service does have to be enabled per subscriber in the hlr also
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i don't know what "HLR" is, but Qik, Tango and Google Talk Video (the apps that work on the Atrix) are not carrier dependent. i've gotten all three to work fine on a Galaxy Tab Wifi (no cellular carrier).
dLo GSR said:
i don't know what "HLR" is, but Qik, Tango and Google Talk Video (the apps that work on the Atrix) are not carrier dependent. i've gotten all three to work fine on a Galaxy Tab Wifi (no cellular carrier).
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Ah yes they will work because they just use any old internet connection.the service I am looking for runs over the carrier. Hlr is home location register. Or your subscriber profile.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180432
That is a link to folks that found video call on there galaxy. This is what I am looking for on the atrix.I guess there must be a module which can be installed...fingers crossed someone knows..
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yeah even in canada rogers had this service but it didn't take off as the cameras sucked and there wasn't much use for it when you add in the screen size of the phones that had it. I had it on my HTC TyTn and Touch Pro. I think one carrier was looking to roll it out in the US. AT&T was against it so all those winmo devices that came out on their network had the front camera taken out. I could be wrong, but the Iphone 4 was the first device where they allowed it.
RogerPodacter said:
Unfortunately android phones don't support standard video calling.
And yes, most of the world has a standard video call that works same on all carriers, even between carriers works. The usa is the only place that does not have video calling.
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I confirm that some Android phones have a carrier video calling feature.
I own an Atrix 4G (2.3.4), and my wife owns a Samsung Galaxy S II (2.3.3)
And yes, there is a video call option in her phone's dialer.
We live in Moscow and have different carriers. 2 days ago i bricked my Atrix 4G trying to unlock its bootloader, so i had to stick back to my rubbish Samsung Z510. As soon as i put my sim-card into it and powered on the phone i could see a "3g" icon in status bar. And yes there was a video call option in my z510's dialer. It worked like a charm. Carriers video calls in Moscow cost the same as regular voice calls, so i'm quite interested in finding a way to mod my atrix as soon as i get a new one instead of bricked one. From today the source code of Atrix 4G is opened and i just hope that xda developers will pay attention to adding carrier video call in their future custom roms.
You can also try Oovoo. It works for both computer to phone and phone to phone calls.
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oovoo doesn't work on the ATRIX.
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Just a bump incase anyone has something more to contribute
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Dowload "Qik for Atrix". The app was designed for the Atrix but works on other phones. Its best to tell the other user to download Qik on their phone as well.
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android dialers doesnt support yet, just with apps we can do that...
I use Tango. worked better than fring for me.
but I live in California.
so then... I guess my input is useless...
sorry. :\
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please note this thread is just for network provider provided video calling.native to the network. So apps like skype etc are not related to this thread. Android does do video call on the galaxy so it must be a mater of time before someone makes this work on atrix.
Many thanks.
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[Q] 3G network based video calling application request

i dont know all buddys doesn't understand what we saying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052673
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081788
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081788
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180432
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343452
and
http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/132549
ex:when we dail a number it asks(shows) voice call or video call(no data)///
we are requesting to create 3G video calling..VGA dailer/ like
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Black-Rhodium-3G-VGA-Dialer-240x320.jpg
http://images46.fotki.com/v1491/photos/5/55388/1907109/Dialer-vi.jpg
samsung galaXy S can ... refer this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5q-UMfug8&feature=related
so why can't other..xperias, nexus..etc
may be we can make samsung Glxy s (video calling).apk modified to//
and the final
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2664#c182
and finally all we are requesting to develop a app for native video calling over 3g(no data )
No offense, but did you really read all those links you just posted??
1) Android by itself doesn't have native video calling
2) Only Samsung added native video calling to THEIR version of Android
3) Even if you had native video calling your carrier has to support it and give you access to that service, it isn't just an automagical thing
4) According to what I've read (but I may be wrong), video calls over data network are much better and cheaper than 3g video calls
So, there's no way to make a "native video call apk", because it's a much deeper issue, you would need to modify the phone framework and add A LOT of things (which is no easy task).
Even if you had that, that won't work for squat if your carrier doesn't support video calling, I know for a fact that no carrier in the U.S. (and probably no carrier in America, the continent, not the self-absorved country does).
You can read more from a technical standpoint here (there's a whitepaper and all).
MOST OF ASIA COUNTRIES SUPPORT VIDEO CALL , MID EAST 2 , ANDROID FAILL
honest_Ameen said:
MOST OF ASIA COUNTRIES SUPPORT VIDEO CALL , MID EAST 2 , ANDROID FAILL
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Agree 100%,here native 3g calls are lot cheaper than data charges. Besides how am I supposed to give a video call to someone who own a phone like SE C510 ? non-smartphones don't have apps like skype to video call via data :/
I really hope SE will add native 3g calls in ICS,cos without this front cam is useless for me :/
paying 290$'s for phone with front cam and there is no way to give a 3g call to my gf and family is kinda pointless
Thilina said:
Agree 100%,here native 3g calls are lot cheaper than data charges. Besides how am I supposed to give a video call to someone who own a phone like SE C510 ? non-smartphones don't have apps like skype to video call via data :/
I really hope SE will add native 3g calls in ICS,cos without this front cam is useless for me :/
paying 290$'s for phone with front cam and there is no way to give a 3g call to my gf and family is kinda pointless
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.yes!! I agreee with you i bought neo v for320$, some sites showing it had video calling,but its a trick to attract custmrs......
Akath19 said:
No offense, but did you really read all those links you just posted??
1) Android by itself doesn't have native video calling
2) Only Samsung added native video calling to THEIR version of Android
3) Even if you had native video calling your carrier has to support it and give you access to that service, it isn't just an automagical thing
4) According to what I've read (but I may be wrong), video calls over data network are much better and cheaper than 3g video calls
So, there's no way to make a "native video call apk", because it's a much deeper issue, you would need to modify the phone framework and add A LOT of things (which is no easy task).
Even if you had that, that won't work for squat if your carrier doesn't support video calling, I know for a fact that no carrier in the U.S. (and probably no carrier in America, the continent, not the self-absorved country does).
You can read more from a technical standpoint here (there's a whitepaper and all).
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Bro, Costa Rican Providers do support video call over 3g, w/o data.
Do you know how does it feel having a great phone as the GNex and still watching other friends with Nokias having super cheaps video calls?? FAIL!
Akath19 said:
No offense, but did you really read all those links you just posted??
1) Android by itself doesn't have native video calling
2) Only Samsung added native video calling to THEIR version of Android
3) Even if you had native video calling your carrier has to support it and give you access to that service, it isn't just an automagical thing
4) According to what I've read (but I may be wrong), video calls over data network are much better and cheaper than 3g video calls
So, there's no way to make a "native video call apk", because it's a much deeper issue, you would need to modify the phone framework and add A LOT of things (which is no easy task).
Even if you had that, that won't work for squat if your carrier doesn't support video calling, I know for a fact that no carrier in the U.S. (and probably no carrier in America, the continent, not the self-absorved country does).
You can read more from a technical standpoint here (there's a whitepaper and all).
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I have gone through all the links out of interest. Surely many are not aware of 3G video calling (non data).
Google is purposely not using native 3G video(non-data) calling because it wants to promote Gtalk, third party companies apps, and use of internet plans. Same with Sony etc. Extra revenue is their main aim.
But what's the use ? All other chat-apps offer video calling via data. People will slowly notice this cheating business.
So google should introduce it by themselves in their new and old versions by default, or people will move on to other phones.
I also request the XDA friends to create a customised app/Rom which can be easily modded and inserted in any rooted android phone.
We dont want cheap or costly simply we are askinh about can we make a video call like a audio call through service provider without any help of wifi or internet.
We want call like nokia n73 or samsung grand prime u can make a video call trough dailer and its cost like audio call per socond.

Do any carriers still allow texting on the S7+5G?

I bought this device ~2017 from Sprint for my elderly mother so she could stay connected with the family. One of the features was she could use it to text. She took to that like a fish in water, which made us happy. They did not have WiFi, so it was strictly cellular data. There was no voice, but that was not a problem. It had been working fine until...we got a Tmobile SIM in the mail. (Due to the merger of Sprint with TMobile.). This was supposed to be required due to the 3G retirement.
I installed the SIM. Everything seems to be fine. But then we notice the SMS stopped working. I called Sprint, they did some sort of reset and SMS started working. I went away in victory. But then an hour or so later we noticed SMS no longer worked. Skipping some steps, I took it to the store. We installed a new TMO SIM card. SMS worked again--for 5-15 min, then stopped. They did a warranty replaced of the tablet. Same thing. It first worked (send and receive texts) for <15 min, then failed. They would not allow me to go back to the Sprint SIM card.
I had the manager escalate this through their tech support. After a week or so, the answer came back: SMS is not supported on tablets.
This must be a policy. Certainly it can work. But it seems to be a restriction/problem on the carrier side. However I am not convinced it is really a policy and not just laziness.
What I am seeking from this forum is to learn the following:
A) Does anyone have SMS working on this device (SM-T978U).
B) If SMS works, what carrier do you have.
Alternately, I am looking for a work around that works seamlessly. Anything convoluted will not work for her. She also has an Alcatel GO flip 4. She now has WiFi.
You may want to look at an App like TextFree or Google Voice.
I can report that this was a carrier created problem. The explanation I received was that after the TMO Sprint merger, they pushed out PLMN's that allowed the devices to use the best available resource (TMO or Sprint), I am told. When the Sprint resources could no longer be accessed with the new TMO SIM card, the SMS no longer worked. If others had this problem, it may now silently be fixed. They need to push out an new PLMN and then "cancel" the location to forces the device to take the new PLMN. Works fine now.
My frustration is that the lower levels of tech support are really just customer service to help you use your phone. A rant on the whole experience is not worth anyone's time. For me, a chance encounter with a TMO employee in a local bar was required. Once I got to people with the appropriate level of technical knowledge, the problem was solved quickly.
The answer to the question in the title is 'YES'.
This is not a T-Mobile only issue. None of the US carriers allow LTE/5G tablets to text using SMS or RCS. I am not sure why. I had the LTE Tab S5e on Verizon and at no point could I text directly from the tablet using its number. I had to either use Google Voice or some other third-party app.
I now have the WiFi Tab S7 and the only way I can text is to pair it via Google Messages to my S22 Ultra or to use Google Voice.
The upside to using Google Messages is that I can use the same number on both devices. The only downside is occasionally I have to re-pair Google Messages.
I just bought a used T-Mobile Tab S7. I can sms with stock messaging app.

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