Hi,
I've got a question about to how to set up my google voice (configuration) with my upcoming andriod phone.
I'm an Iphone user moving into andriod (I've snagged an LG nexus 4 and will be using that in the near future).
My current setup (I am out of my 2 year contract) is that I have a monthly minutes and data plan. I do not have a texting plan.
I mostly use my google voice number to text over data/wifi.
The problem with this of course is that this requires giving people two numbers and most people have my old original cell phone number and they'll need to remember which number to text (a remarkably hard task,even in this modern age of technology and mobile internet because people are still content to pay for texting plans)
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I plan to port my cell phone number (because I'm out of contract) into my google voice. I will also open a new line with my carrier (to maintain my cell phone service). I will not giving out the number to my new line to anybody. This allows me to manage all calls (screen, block, etc directly from google voice which I really enjoy) and I will not have to notify my contacts that I've changed my number. I would like to keep my original google voice number as well.
As I see it, I have 2 options.
1) Port my cell phone number into my current google voice account (effectively having 2 numbers in 1 google account - this costs 20 dollars to port and 20 dollars to keep the original GV number - 40 dollars total)
2) Port my number into another google account, leaving me to use 2 google acounts, and use 2 different google voice applications for texting (only 20 dollars for 1 port). This would also force me to set my (new cellular) number (new line which I've opened because my old line will be ported) as a work or home number - because google does not allow you to link your mobile number to two different voice accounts.
This chart was tremendously helpful in helping me figure out that the native andriod texting application is not "fully integrated" with google voice. It more or less functions much like the default Iphone's messaging app (not what I expected).
http://i.stack.imgur.com/zW9Os.png
Therefore my questions are
1) How well does andriod's native phone integrate with google voice?
The first question might answer the rest:
2) Will I be able to use the default phone application to manage all my numbers (dialing, voicemail etc). Or will I possibly need to use multiple applications.
3) Will I be able to use visual voicemail from the default app? )
4) Will I be able to use my phone to place an outgoing call from my google voice number using hands-free (bluetooth, etc)
5) Are there any other better viable alternatives?
Sorry if this is a bit wordy and messy.
Thanks for your help.
Hey guys. I run a small business locally and have been using GV exclusively for that for the past 4 years. Recently I have been having issues and realized that they are going to be pulling it offline at some point in the near future. So I want to figure out what I am going to do. Here are the features that I MUST have:
- Calling using carrier's minutes (not VOIP) but to where it will still show up on the receiver's end your business number (GV does this by call forwarding I think, when you call out using GV it calles google and they re-route your phone call to the number you were trying to reach)
- Texting ability (mms would be nice but not a necessity)
- Custom voicemail
I just downloaded Text Free by Pinger from the play store and it seems to work ok, but I think it uses VOIP (not sure?)
I don't mind paying for one if I need to. Do you guys have any recommendations?
TextPlus.
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Hi all
Just got the Gear S, do not own a Samsung Phone, using it standalone (for now).
Anyone figured out how to add contacts to the watch?
I select "Contacts" from the menu. All that is happening is the spinning animation with the text "Syncing contacts". I can't add a contact from the message app or the call log either.
I dont want to go back to memorize numbers again.
edit1: tried to add some contacts to SIM card. Not picked up by the watch.
edit2: added some contacts to SIM card. They do appare on incoming calls, and appares in phone application when searching in the dialer.
You can't. Majority of the functions of this watch requires a Samsung phone. The only thing you can do is make or receive calls, send or receive SMS. That's about it. Some built-in apps may work (weather, HERE) to certain extent. Most apps won't without a phone.
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You can't. Majority of the functions of this watch requires a Samsung phone. The only thing you can do is make or receive calls, send or receive SMS. That's about it. Some built-in apps may work (weather, HERE) to certain extent. Most apps won't without a phone.
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Yepp, unpaired and alone this thing is dumber than a dumbphone. Not a problem for me actualy, I have a dual sim phone, so I just dump all the contacts to the sim card. I can see who's calling me and search my name in the dialer. The "contact" homescreen does not work, but that is fine by me.
hestflott said:
Yepp, unpaired and alone this thing is dumber than a dumbphone. Not a problem for me actualy, I have a dual sim phone, so I just dump all the contacts to the sim card. I can see who's calling me and search my name in the dialer. The "contact" homescreen does not work, but that is fine by me.
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Thanks for the info. I'm looking to run the gear s as stand alone and getting my contacts to appear was the main issue holding me back. I was happy to discover the trick about activating it without a Samsung phone and your contact trick might be all I need.
I carry two phones - work and private. My private phone is a phablet that I love (Nokia 1520) which I do all my emailing and browsing on. My work phone is just for calls and sms so the smaller the better (carrying two phones is a pain especially one being a phablet), but I need my contacts to sync via my exchange account so I use a small smartphone (Nokia 800). I'm hoping I can go Nokia 1520 and gear s stand alone using the tricks posted here.
The gear s seems like a perfect solution - I actually need the two phone numbers (and, yes I have thought about a dual sim phone but there are issues with that scenario). Although, I am suspecting that as much as I love my 1520 I might end up getting a Note 4 to make it all more convenient, but I just hate the thought of android, sorry.
My SIM contacts automatically shown in Gear. But i want to add new contacts. Is that not possible?
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My SIM contacts automatically shown in Gear. But i want to add new contacts. Is that not possible?
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I think Samsung may have out-of-the-box disabled that feature simply for that reason-- to encourage users to have to use it with a phone. However, on the Tizen Developer website they list the source code for a simple contact manager (ah! New user, can't post links yet... just Google the Tizen SDK) that is able to interface the contacts API. This should be pretty simple/straight forward to compile and implement for the watch with the SDK.
I haven't quite made a decision about whether to purchase the S, or if I had more time at the moment, I'd do it. However, my point being the contact restriction I believe is only concerned with the built in contact app... I see no reason why another app should not be able to access it and thus get around the apparent limitation.
Gear S: Contacts App and Delete Contacts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rymja31CGtU
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rymja31CGtU
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how can i do that?
Adding contacts to your Gear S2
You can add contacts. I just did it. You have to log into your online account via your cell phone provider.
Just got the Gear S, do not own a Samsung Phone, using it standalone (for now).
Anyone figured out how to add contacts to the watch?
I select "Contacts" from the menu. All that is happening is the spinning animation with the text "Syncing contacts". I can't add a contact from the message app or the call log either.
I dont want to go back to memorize numbers again.
edit1: tried to add some contacts to SIM card. Not picked up by the watch.
edit2: added some contacts to SIM card. They do appare on incoming calls, and appares in phone application when searching in the dialer.[/QUOTE]
I know that there is an application called Samsung Flow which is supposed to sync messages between Samsung phones and the Tab S3.
If a customer does not have a Samsung phone, does Samsung Flow still work for other brands of Android phones?
What are the options for syncing content between any android phone and the Tab S3?
Provided that the phone and tablet are connected to the same wireless network or to the Internet, is it possible to seamlessly switch between the tablet and phone with regards to messaging, social media, emails and calls? (I don't own any Apple products but I know that they do have this sort of functionality.)
For example, lets say my phone is in one room at home and I have the tablet with me in another room. would I be able to answer phone calls and receive SMS / WhatsApp messages that came in on my phone?
Byte_76 said:
I know that there is an application called Samsung Flow which is supposed to sync messages between Samsung phones and the Tab S3.
If a customer does not have a Samsung phone, does Samsung Flow still work for other brands of Android phones?
What are the options for syncing content between any android phone and the Tab S3?
Provided that the phone and tablet are connected to the same wireless network or to the Internet, is it possible to seamlessly switch between the tablet and phone with regards to messaging, social media, emails and calls? (I don't own any Apple products but I know that they do have this sort of functionality.)
For example, lets say my phone is in one room at home and I have the tablet with me in another room. would I be able to answer phone calls and receive SMS / WhatsApp messages that came in on my phone?
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I tried several apps and found MightyText to be the best for me. I can't take calls from the tablet but I am notified of incoming calls, sms, and notifications not only on my tablet but also my pc. I can also initiate and respond to text messages from all devices. Join is a close second to MightyText IMO.
In regard to social media and emails, as long as you're logged in with the same account on both your phone and the tablet you will have access on both devices.
I have two numbers. For business and private. The private number is on my primary Pixel 6 phone. Because of the idiots who work in my operator, I am not able to use eSIM (error 8.1.1).
I have to use another phone for the business number.
I don't want to carry that phone with me, but I need to have access to Viber and WhatUP on that phone.
Any good idea?
You need, at least, set your WhatsApp in a phone, by putting your SIM card, and confirming the message, using dual apps, and for Viber, IDK, probably it's the same, I don't use it though.