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Is there a way to better integrate Google Voice into the contact list such as I can program certain contacts to automatically use my G Voice number and other contacts, my cell number? I know of the option to chose which number I want to use each time I call, however, its getting confusing which contacts I usually call with the different numbers.
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iceman3kco said:
Is there a way to better integrate Google Voice into the contact list such as I can program certain contacts to automatically use my G Voice number and other contacts, my cell number? I know of the option to chose which number I want to use each time I call, however, its getting confusing which contacts I usually call with the different numbers.
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The best way is to simple add your google voice number infront of the number you want to call...example (213)mygoogle,2,(310)yournbr#
This will call your google voice nbr, then dial the person you want to speak with. It would be advantageous to make sure your google voice nbr is part of a special group of nbrs if your with T-Mobile or Verizon.
I have my gv # on my friends and family list. I guess this means I'm using minutes when I use gv to dial out.
Does anyone know how this works?
You will want to download the "Google Voice" app from the Droid Marketplace. Also if you search these forums there are how-to's on how to set it up to replace your Verizon voicemail as well as using it to call out/have calls come in. If you need more help after that let me know (also I would happy to take a GV invite off your hands if you have one to spare =p, *note* I will continue to help you regardless ).
I've already downloaded that app and I love how it works except for not using my local gv number when I dial out. It seems to use a random, simi-local number each time.
You've got an invite either way. PM me your email address and I'll figure out how to send the invitation.
Thanks for your help.
DeeBG said:
You will want to download the "Google Voice" app from the Droid Marketplace. Also if you search these forums there are how-to's on how to set it up to replace your Verizon voicemail as well as using it to call out/have calls come in. If you need more help after that let me know (also I would happy to take a GV invite off your hands if you have one to spare =p, *note* I will continue to help you regardless ).
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Just wondering, I'm not sure if this is related to your issue, but did you have caller ID blocked in any way before/during setting up GV?
Edit: Also for making outgoing calls, are you calling your GV number and then dialing out from there? Using that method or calling directly from your computer SHOULD make your GV number appear when you call someone (the GV app is suppose to do this for you, btw if you need help testing this I can PM you my phone number... free weekend mins and all =p).
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Another thing you can try is going to https://www.google.com/voice/#callsettings and setting the "Caller ID (out)" to your GV number. This might force GV to display the correct number. What it sounds like they are doing now is drawing from a pool of random numbers in the area (for whatever reason, I don't know why) that they control and routing your call through them.
From what I have read, there is no way to dial straight out through gv. You have to dial your own gv number and use the #2 option.
I think I had a Window's Mobile app on my Touch Pro that did that for me.
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Another thing you can try is going to https://www.google.com/voice/#callsettings and setting the "Caller ID (out)" to your GV number.
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No, right under that option it says this:
"Note: this setting currently only applies to text messages; calls will be included soon."
gentleart said:
From what I have read, there is no way to dial straight out through gv. You have to dial your own gv number and use the #2 option.
I think I had a Window's Mobile app on my Touch Pro that did that for me.
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That's not how it works with the native Android app. It's much quicker/easier and it dials some other "special" number, not your own GV number.
lexluthor said:
That's not how it works with the native Android app. It's much quicker/easier and it dials some other "special" number, not your own GV number.
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That defeats what I want it for - free calls.
My GVoice app seems to dial the same number every time. When you start a call using your GVoice number, just look at the pop up that says "Calling via Google Voice ###-###-####' and add that to your Verizon Friends & Family numbers. Your bill will show that you call that number over and over, so all outgoing calls are free. Incoming calls will not be free unfortunatelly :-/
gentleart said:
That defeats what I want it for - free calls.
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Hey gentleart sorry for the late reply, I've been afk for a couple days thanks to my gf working the front desk at a Pediatrician's office x.x (curse those snot-bubbling runts, we went through 30 packs of ramen noodles and tea in the last few days =p).
I didn't notice that "Caller ID (out)" only applied to text, I wrote that before I had access to GV and that was a recommendation I read on their board. Even if that were true for making phone calls though, it might not solve your problem. I'll make a thread on the Google Voice help site about this specific problem though (I'll PM you the link once the post is up) and if an answer arises out of it, I'll post it back in this forum for public knowledge (BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! ugh sorry... x.x).
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arnoldo83 said:
Incoming calls will not be free unfortunatelly :-/
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J/W, under Google Voice's "Calls" settings, have you tried changing "Caller ID (in)" to "Display my Google Voice number"? For some reason I have a feeling that you would still get billed for the incoming call (I can't wait until cell phones work like landlines) plus you wouldn't know who was calling (possibly forcing you to talk with relatives or even worse... ex-significant others x.x).
If you are a heavy enough phone user to need this you would probably want to switch to the unlimited plan, but I'm just curious how it would work with Verizon. For now though, I'm going to try and figure out why some people are getting multiple outgoing GV numbers when using the Android app (I think if you are in a heavily populated area - by GV users at least - that it might just cycle you out to another number... but there should be a way to force it to use your number without having to dial manually).
arnoldo83 said:
My GVoice app seems to dial the same number every time. When you start a call using your GVoice number, just look at the pop up that says "Calling via Google Voice ###-###-####' and add that to your Verizon Friends & Family numbers. Your bill will show that you call that number over and over, so all outgoing calls are free. Incoming calls will not be free unfortunatelly :-/
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This is what I did, and I can confirm that all outgoing calls are free. I also added my GV number to my "10" so that when family calls it's included. Unfortunately you can't have your cake and eat it too, your incoming calls will be charged minutes just like they've always been. I just have it go to my work phone while I'm at work, and answer it for free using my land line.
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gentleart said:
I have my gv # on my friends and family list. I guess this means I'm using minutes when I use gv to dial out.
Does anyone know how this works?
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Install Google Voice Callback. This routes your calls via the web for dialing purposes and then google voice calls you back. Now outgoing calls are free if you have friends and family, and incoming calls are free if someone calls your google voice number.
You still have to have a pretty high priced contract with Verizon to get friends and family though.
For fear of sounding like an idiot I just have to ask.. I got a Google invite finally and now I'm not sure what I want to do. I really need to keep my current cell number because I have a billion business cards with this number, but I want the awesome voicemail service. I'm guessing I should choose the Voice Mail option only and I will not lose my current number? Does this sound about right?
gentleart said:
That defeats what I want it for - free calls.
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The number you see pop up when you dial should actually be the same each time. You should put that number in your friends and family and then using google voice out should not use minutes.
This may help, put this text in a Google search and take the top link
site:lifehacker.com google voice free
When I was running CM I used Google Voice since I couldn't get Sprint VVM to work with it. However I wiped data/cache/dalvik and am now running Warm (Sense ROM) so Sprint VVM will work. Even though this ROM does not even have the Google Voice application, and my voicemail settings are set to 'My Carrer' I am still getting my voicemails through Google Voice and not Sprint VVM. How can I fix this?
Did you unsubscribe on the google voice website?
Sprint codes
Dial *38 to remove call forwarding [do this]
Dial *285555551234 to enable conditional call forwarding to a number
strung said:
Sprint codes
Dial *38 to remove call forwarding [do this]
Dial *285555551234 to enable conditional call forwarding to a number
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Thank you very much!
fmedina2 said:
Thank you very much!
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How about for T-mobile? Thanks
Does anyone know how to get visual viocemail working on the Essential Phone with Verizon? I can't to find any option for it.
fade79 said:
Does anyone know how to get visual viocemail working on the Essential Phone with Verizon? I can't to find any option for it.
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You can't. Use Google Voice instead.
I asked the same question earlier. Pretty pathetic that I can't get the VVM app I'm paying for to work. Surely there must be some way? Google voice isn't necessarily straightforward
How about any voicemail notification? I am getting no voicemail notifications, visual vm or otherwise with the PH-1 on Verizon.
jtg11 said:
How about any voicemail notification? I am getting no voicemail notifications, visual vm or otherwise with the PH-1 on Verizon.
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Ditto that! I just get some bizarre, incoherent text message.
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I asked the same question earlier. Pretty pathetic that I can't get the VVM app I'm paying for to work. Surely there must be some way? Google voice isn't necessarily straightforward
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This is not an Essential issue.
This issue exists when you use *ANY* phone that is not carrier issued.
The Nexus 5X and 6P did not have VVM.
This is one of the side effects of an unlocked phone.
tech_head said:
This is not an Essential issue.
This issue exists when you use *ANY* phone that is not carrier issued.
The Nexus 5X and 6P did not have VVM.
This is one of the side effects of an unlocked phone.
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???
Is that with just Verizon?
I am on cricket and have no problem with visual voicemail on my unlocked Zenfone3 and my Essential.
The Pixel got VVM from verizon through the native VVM option in the stock dialer for android 7.1, I Wonder why the PH-1 does not get that option.
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The Pixel got VVM from verizon through the native VVM option in the stock dialer for android 7.1, I Wonder why the PH-1 does not get that option.
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I would imagine it's because Verizon sells the Pixel.
spotmark said:
I would imagine it's because Verizon sells the Pixel.
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Meh, not really a big deal, I just setup Google Voice for voicemail anyway. Works pretty much the same.
spotmark said:
I would imagine it's because Verizon sells the Pixel.
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That is exactly why.
VVM must be initiated from the carrier side.
Some carriers have a generic app and interface.
Verizon does not.
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I would imagine it's because Verizon sells the Pixel.
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This:good:
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[email protected] said:
Meh, not really a big deal, I just setup Google Voice for voicemail anyway. Works pretty much the same.
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How do you setup using your carrier phone number and then having it transfered to your Google voice number and voicemail.
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How do you setup using your carrier phone number and then having it transfered to your Google voice number and voicemail.
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Once you've set up Google Voice simply dial *71 plus your Google Voice number and that's it. In the Google Voice settings make sure to select, do not use Google Voice to make calls.
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Once you've set up Google Voice simply dial *71 plus your Google Voice number and that's it. In the Google Voice settings make sure to select, do not use Google Voice to make calls.
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I don't want to use the Google voice phone number, I want to be able to use the number that I have been using for over 20 years now, which is my carrier number. I have a Google voice number, but the settings menu in Google voice make no sense
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I don't want to use the Google voice phone number, I want to be able to use the number that I have been using for over 20 years now, which is my carrier number.
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That's why I said to select do not use Google Voice to make calls. You'll still use your number for everything and GV will handle your voicemail.
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That's why I said to select do not use Google Voice to make calls. You'll still use your number for everything and GV will handle your voicemail.
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Where exactly is that option. Can I change it in Google voice settings. I hate Verizon, but love their service. There is an option to port my carrier mobile number to Google voice but that is $20, is that what you did.
cybertec69 said:
Where exactly is that option. Can I change it in Google voice settings. I hate Verizon, but love their service. There is an option to port my carrier mobile number to Google voice but that is $20, is that what you did.
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Geez, do I need to hold your hand through the whole thing? Just install GV and you'll see what I'm talking about.
spotmark said:
Geez, do I need to hold your hand through the whole thing? Just install GV and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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You will do that, hold my hand that is, thanks:laugh: I did install Google Voice and have a Google Voice number, under linked numbers is my cell phone number.
Under Goggle Voice settings
Phone numbers
Google Voice number "Google voice number"
Messages
Forward messages to linked numbers "my cell phone #"
Calls
Forward calls to linked numbers "my cell phone #"
Voicemail
Get voicemail via message "my cell phone #"
cybertec69 said:
You will do that, hold my hand that is, thanks:laugh:
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Give me a few minutes and i will write up a step by step for you
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Google Voice as VVM setup,
1. install Google voice from play store
2. Open google voice and choose to get a new phone number and link it to your real phone number( this will not change the number people call you from or what number you call out with.)
3. go here https://www.google.com/voice and on the left choose the menu button, and choose legacy google voice, it is under the settings button.
4. once in legacy. on the right, click on the gear button and choose settings
5. at the top click voicemail and text
6. in the Voicemail Pin section, set your pin for you voicemail. (optional: you can also record your Name/Greeting hear if you want. I setup my greeting by calling into my voicemail and entering my pin.)
7. Save ( you can also choose to switch back to the new google voice at the top if you want to now.
8. Back on your phone, dial *71xxxxxxxxxx (replace xxxxxxxxxx with your google voice number, this will tell verizon to frorward unanswered and ignored calls to your google voice number.)
9. test by calling your real phone from somewhere, or have someone else do it, and leave a message..
10. ???
11. Profit!
[email protected] said:
Give me a few minutes and i will write up a step by step for you
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Google Voice as VVM setup,
1. install Google voice from play store
2. Open google voice and choose to get a new phone number and link it to your real phone number( this will not change the number people call you from or what number you call out with.)
3. go here https://www.google.com/voice and on the left choose the menu button, and choose legacy google voice, it is under the settings button.
4. once in legacy. on the right, click on the gear button and choose settings
5. at the top click voicemail and text
6. in the Voicemail Pin section, set your pin for you voicemail. (optional: you can also record your Name/Greeting hear if you want. I setup my greeting by calling into my voicemail and entering my pin.)
7. Save ( you can also choose to switch back to the new google voice at the top if you want to now.
8. Back on your phone, dial *71xxxxxxxxxx (replace xxxxxxxxxx with your real phone number, this will tell verizon to foward to your google voice number.
9. test by calling your real phone from somewhere, or have someone else do it, and leave a message..
10. ???
11. Profit!
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Thanks, all done:good:
I always had Google voice to transcribe my voicemail. The last couple of weeks it stopped transcribing and calls go straight to my stock voicemail. I get this error when trying to forward unanswered calls.
Have you tried re-setting up call forwarding in Google voice? I just went to Gvoice (desktop version) and typed into whatever the stream of numbers in dialer and it just worked.
If you are using AT&T, you can follow this link: https://forums.att.com/t5/Data-Mess...et/Google-Voice-voicemail-set-up/td-p/1970069
borijess said:
I always had Google voice to transcribe my voicemail. The last couple of weeks it stopped transcribing and calls go straight to my stock voicemail. I get this error when trying to forward unanswered calls.
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Go to voice and ask for the setting number. It's an mmi code for the dialer. ex **004*(your Google voice number)# then press call button
toolhas4degrees said:
Go to voice and ask for the setting number. It's an mmi code for the dialer. ex **004*(your Google voice number)# then press call button
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This is the error I get when I do that.
borijess said:
This is the error I get when I do that.
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Your Google voice number should be 11 digits. Double check you entered 11 digits
toolhas4degrees said:
Your Google voice number should be 11 digits. Double check you entered 11 digits
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I did still same error.