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.
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real simple guys, i can't find a straight answer. i want an app (with any luck free, and not as much nonsense as porting numbers w/ gv) that will allow me to send sms via data/wifi from MY NUMBER that all my contacts already have. using my number is an issue for me, since i am active duty military. they have had the same number for me for years, and lord knows (sarcasm + eyeroll) if they can't get a hold of me for whatever reason all hell will break loose. i'm hoping to lose my $20 text plan though.
I don't understand. you want to use your number, or you can't use your number? you have 2 numbers? you want to send form another number, and your contacts will see your number?
Do you want app to send sms to all your contacts, but using internet connection? you don't want to pay for each sms to your dialers, right?
Do I undestand you clear?
aagames said:
Do you want app to send sms to all your contacts, but using internet connection? you don't want to pay for each sms to your dialers, right?
Do I undestand you clear?
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Exactly. I only have one number. A lot of apps will send sms over data, like Google voice, but just like voice they will give you a new number. I don't want a new number. I've had the same number for years. And I want to not pay for texts. But texting is almost mandatory. My baby sitter, ex wife, and about 20 junior troops all send me texts on a regular basis.
try jaxtrsms.
I don't try it, but it's seems ok.
APPeretz said:
try jaxtrsms.
I don't try it, but it's seems ok.
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Also something I'm trying to avoid, this and many other apps only work with other people with the app. I want to be able to text anyone in my phonebook regardless of their phone model or apps they use.
I might be wrong, but i think it's impossible, to fullfill all your requests
You would like to have free sms/mms, without an app on receivers phone and without changed phone number (which is happening when using sms-gates).
aagames said:
I might be wrong, but i think it's impossible, to fullfill all your requests
You would like to have free sms/mms, without an app on receivers phone and without changed phone number (which is happening when using sms-gates).
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Not so much free, just sent over wifi/data, which I'm still paying for. I just don't want to pay for a text plan.
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.
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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.
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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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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]
Hey folks,
So here's the rundown.
My wife is deaf and communicates a whole lot via SMS. She cannot use voice telephony at all.
I am on Verizon, and they do have the Z2 available. I was looking at tablets that should support SMS.
Verizon does SMS via CDMA only so most of their tablets won't do SMS period. They tell me it is impossible, except I have a friend with an older Nexus 7 with CDMA and it works perfectly with straight SMS.
I have a tablet with LTE, and when I send a SMS message from it, it says it is coming from my phone, not the number assigned to the tablet....(this uses the built-in Verizon Messages app)
What I want to know is if I can add an SMS app, set it as the default, and then actually use it?
In the store, I installed 8SMS but Verizon appears to have removed the menu entries for setting default SMS app, and nor could I do it from within the application.
So, two things: Has anyone done this? Could someone give it a try?
Also, I am reading a whole lot about issues with the touch screen I had never heard of. Is this really wide-spread, or just a small sampling of this model? I really want a solid device for her to use. This will replace her phone and existing tablet if I can get the SMS to work. Do you recommend this device overall?
Yes, I know, I could install some crap app that emulates SMS but I really need to port her number and have the reliability of SMS. Frankly, I don't trust the companies providing SMS gateways on the internet...
I could possibly port her number to Google Voice, and just have her use that. Anyone know how reliable that would be?
i have 2 sim cards.
one with a big data-plan (use it in my tablet for streaming and downloading), and on with less data (using in one of my smartwatches).
atm. i use calls, whatsapp (and other messaging) on my smartwatch.
but whatsapp and hangouts are not available for standalone-use on the watch. but i really want to use the same whatsapp number as before (the number used by my smartwatch).
my gear S will arrive tomorrow, so i need to know how to setup the devices.
Hi everyone!!
I am after some DESPERATE help if possible as I am locked out of my WhatsApp account and WhatsApp's customer support isn't providing the help I need in order to sort my issue out.
So basically I setup a WhatsApp account many years ago using a virtual number. At the time of registration I could receive calls to the number from WhatsApp to obtain the verification but upon updating my phone recently I cannot receive calls to the virtual number and is NOW classed as invalid by WhatsApp.
I should have been notified by WhatsApp to inform me that this number will no longer be supported and to tell me to change the number to one that has a supporting physical SIM card.
My various emails to WhatsApp support has expressed my desperation to get the account back up and running even if that means that I am given a code just to reactivate the account and change the number to a compatible number / physical SIM card mobile number then I am happy to do that.
Failing that, I also said that I am to obtain a new number with a physical sim, but I would need it linked to the virtual number account so that I can retain my chat history etc.
Finally, the handset I want to use the WhatsApp account is now rooted if that helps and I have the full backup of the account locally and on Google drive..
If anyone has a solution for this, I WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL!!
I await your reply and thanks in advance..
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SacredDeviL666.