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Gmail Phone Calls

Hi, I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but here it is anyway. My brother has gmail and so do I. He has Motorola Droid whereas I have x10. In gmail he has option to make phone calls and I don't. Not sure why? Does it has something to do with the phones we are using or something else?
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Bikram
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The update of 2.1 will be here in our life time!!

I am gussing it's Google Voice.

No, its gmail phone call not google voice.

It works for me (in Canada), try going to this link and installing the voice plugin, then see if you can do it...
http://www.google.com/chat/voice/
I don't understand why this works in Canada, while Google Voice doesn't...

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I tried it in the morning on the office computer and after installing it didn't come up. I just did it and it worked at home's computer.
I thought you meant at first that you have it on your phone..

You are probably referring to this: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/25/MNGI1F37PS.DTL
Google announced yesterday that people can now make phone calls from within Gmail (not Google Talk). I think this only works in USA and Canada, and maybe also a 2.1/2.2 feature.

chris_knows said:
It works for me (in Canada), try going to this link and installing the voice plugin, then see if you can do it...
http://www.google.com/chat/voice/
I don't understand why this works in Canada, while Google Voice doesn't...
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hey fellas, so how to we get this to work on the x10??

junooni.1980 said:
hey fellas, so how to we get this to work on the x10??
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Unless you live in the U.S., I don't think it's possible

chris_knows said:
Unless you live in the U.S., I don't think it's possible
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what the heck have we done wrong??
why not Canada??

chris_knows said:
Unless you live in the U.S., I don't think it's possible
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I called my cellphone from Gmail on my laptop this morning. I'm in Ottawa, so either Canada's been annexed by the U.S without anyone knowing D) , or it works for Canadian clients.
No idea how to get it to work on my X10 though. The link posted by chris_knows seems to download a Windows client plugin (or at least it does in xScope Browser), not something that can be installed onto Android.

saltorio said:
I called my cellphone from Gmail on my laptop this morning. I'm in Ottawa, so either Canada's been annexed by the U.S without anyone knowing D) , or it works for Canadian clients.
No idea how to get it to work on my X10 though. The link posted by chris_knows seems to download a Windows client plugin (or at least it does in xScope Browser), not something that can be installed onto Android.
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It works for me too...but when I try calling myself, it gives me a California area code, so I think I'm just gonna stick to calling land lines haha.
But for the X10, my understanding is that it can only be done through Google Voice, which is only available in the U.S.

Works in Canada from the desktop same as Skype does. This is not Google Voice.
Since the Google Voice app is available in the Canadian app market though (don't know why) you could try going to the Google Voice webpage and creating an account if you use a VPN with a US server. That's how I got my Sipgate account.
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Here is a link with some information.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...lling_with_gmail_voice_feature.html?tk=hp_new
Looks like its only the USA at the moment.

macr59 said:
Here is a link with some information.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...lling_with_gmail_voice_feature.html?tk=hp_new
Looks like its only the USA at the moment.
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Again, all the articles state it's only available in the US, but I (and others) have used it here in Canada (though as chris_knows states, it gives a US phone number as your source number).
Anyone know if users in the US have any way to make such calls via their Android phone, or is it purely desktop-based at the moment?
Still waiting for Google Voice in Canada... hopes this brings it soon.

I tried from the same computer, but my account didn't work whereas my brothers account works. Still didn't get why its not working
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Manage to call my x10 from my laptop gmail account in Singapore. Wonders if there is anyway to call from the x10.
Looks like to call from android phone, you need to use google voice application. Too bad google voice not available in Singapore yet.

I'm using GV on the X10 now from Canada. Bit of a work around to set it up but it's working great.
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Ok, I'm in NZ, it works from one of my gmail accounts but not the other. Weird. Wait, does this mean we've been annexed by the evil empire as well!? ;-) To the barricades citizens! !!!
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Izzy_Deadyet said:
I'm using GV on the X10 now from Canada. Bit of a work around to set it up but it's working great.
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can you hook me me up with the work around bro??

When I get back to the desktop I'll post the info. Need a real keyboard
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Dumb question.. Why can I not buy Beautiful Widgets?

For whatever reason when I try to buy Beautiful Widgets off of the market, it has all payment options greyed out.
I can't use a credit card, I can't bill to my account, nothing.. It has done this for about a month now and I figured I'd finally ask.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!

What country are you in?

jjones1983 said:
What country are you in?
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Sorry -- USA.

Anyone have any ideas?
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Last I heard, HTC threatened the maker with legal action due to the similarity between the Sense weather/clock widget and Beautiful Widgets'.
That might have something to do with it. I dunno.

Tarzanman said:
Last I heard, HTC threatened the maker with legal action due to the similarity between the Sense weather/clock widget and Beautiful Widgets'.
That might have something to do with it. I dunno.
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Yeah Thats True But They Cleared That Up.
To The OP I Have No Clue? Reboot The Phone And Try Again? It Let Me See My Options?

I just bought it yesterday. Could it be something with your google checkout?

Same issue for me. I can't seem to make it work. No payment options at all.

nateball said:
Same issue for me. I can't seem to make it work. No payment options at all.
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+1
My AMEX is greyed out for some reason. I think there are issues with some credit cards not being valid with international orders.
I checked the AndApp store with no luck either, and I don't see any licensing available outside of the market for the app like with some other programs
Had the same problem trying to get Ultimate Juice too.

egrims said:
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My AMEX is greyed out for some reason. I think there are issues with some credit cards not being valid with international orders.
I checked the AndApp store with no luck either, and I don't see any licensing available outside of the market for the app like with some other programs
Had the same problem trying to get Ultimate Juice too.
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You are correct. You cannot place international orders with an AMEX. Beautiful Widgets is the reason I added a MC to my Google Checkout account.
If you aren't using AMEX, then you might want to contact them directly. My brother had a difficult time with the order going through for his Captivate and after several emails back and forth with them, was finally able to download it. It was apparently some problem with Google Checkout - but they weren't able to figure out exactly what. I think it was just a matter of trying multiple times over the course of a few days before it worked.

rembonjaski said:
You are correct. You cannot place international orders with an AMEX. Beautiful Widgets is the reason I added a MC to my Google Checkout account.
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Same here.
Amex wouldn't allow a foreign transaction in Google Checkout. For me Mastercard appended a foreign fee of 0.05.

samsung tab -all surf and talk on 3g (dont get your hopes up just wanted to share)

I came across this video on youtube and this guys seems to be running a t-mobile tab using voice+3g (i think, not sure if that's what he means): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ4EDRLaILk
Of course he just shows off the tab running web and dialing while on H/3G, he does not explain how he got it done. I went ahead and sent him a message asking how he did it. My guess is that he is running google voice not sure, if anyone else is running google voice and is exactly as this guys is showing off please advise.
Did not want to get anybodies hopes up, just found it interesting. Lets see what he says if he replies.

Thanks for the pointer. I remember that video from a while back, like November. I think he is using a voip application, not the dialer.apk, but I could be wrong.
I just got a report from a member in China who gets voice +3g data with one modem. He is using a tab he purchased in Chicago, and a China Unicom sim. Someone in Isreal said they do too, but I didn't get the sim provider.
Bottom line - it's possible, just not in the US with T-Mobile tab and sim.

rangercaptain said:
Thanks for the pointer. I remember that video from a while back, like November. I think he is using a voip application, not the dialer.apk, but I could be wrong.
I just got a report from a member in China who gets voice +3g data with one modem. He is using a tab he purchased in Chicago, and a China Unicom sim. Someone in Isreal said they do too, but I didn't get the sim provider.
Bottom line - it's possible, just not in the US with T-Mobile tab and sim.
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did not seem him launching any VOIP app he was online and just clicked on the phone tab thats on the browser and he just started dialing.
wonder what kind of modems they are using....

WTF
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Not seems to be a VOIP App... don't know!
But I just put a GUIDE of how to place and receive calls on your GT via VOIP using your Google Voice account. Also you could Forward the Call on settings to your SIP# so if you place your SIM on your tab and you could get Forwarded the Call to your SIP# and it will enter via VoIP!
It's a great solution until we get another solution!

Hmmm you lost me there.
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adinis78 said:
Hmmm you lost me there.
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I lost you? Sorry I don't share the link with the comment... so it's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007120
I think it's a great option! At least I principally do it for calls when I went out of the US. And works awesome!
It don't have the same quality but works!

adinis78 said:
wonder what kind of modems they are using....
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My friend said PDA_JL5

rangercaptain said:
My friend said PDA_JL5
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rangercaptain, so long I don't see U here, well I got busy on these days and don't visit the forum so much.
so, PDA_JL5 is the answer of our prays?

raaleck said:
rangercaptain, so long I don't see U here, well I got busy on these days and don't visit the forum so much.
so, PDA_JL5 is the answer of our prays?
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That might be wishfull thinking.
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adinis78 said:
Did not want to get anybodies hopes up, just found it interesting. Lets see what he says if he replies.
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No need to wait until he replies, because this isn't new to XDA!
See this thread here. It used to link to this video, but the posts have since been edited.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
No need to wait until he replies, because this isn't new to XDA!
See this thread here. It used to link to this video, but the posts have since been edited.
Regards,
Dave
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just a dead end, so i take it this is a fake video. why do people play with our emotions like that ... lol!!!

adinis78 said:
just a dead end, so i take it this is a fake video. why do people play with our emotions like that ... lol!!!
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I don't get it either. Did you get your issues sorted out trying the tab in the UK?

rangercaptain said:
I don't get it either. Did you get your issues sorted out trying the tab in the UK?
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It seemed that i did not have the international call roaming set on my number and the one on my wifes phone, even though she did had it set, it needes to be refreshed so next time we go we need to call tmo and have them refresh it and it shoild work. We alse replaced our sims.
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Ok so i got a reply from him and he said he changed the imei # and changed modem so i asked what modem he is using and how he changed the imei #. We'll have to wait for his reply again.
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maybe you guys can hook up bc from what I remember he is also from your area

This is going to be interesting.

Google+ now available to all

http://bit.ly/qbRbZZ

i still cant register using my google account

interqd said:
i still cant register using my google account
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Same here.

interqd said:
i still cant register using my google account
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Same here.

That's odd?? I got right on and registered ... wonder if they closed it again.
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I wasn't able to register! Maybe they closed it again!

maybe it only for usa account?
i will try with my fake usa account
update : it turns out all my account have become indonesian..

im in the USA and was invited but still can't register. This sucks. Google is pissing he off

They closed it about 25 minutes after they opened invites back up.

It says I need an invitation. How does one acquire one of these?

It's not open at the moment. there was a rumour that some people could get in through the front door, no invite.
That seems to be down again. They are doing this very slowly. They need to test all angles. The worst thing would be a spam fest where the worst people would get in and turn G+ into a trash heap.
This is going to be a huge site. Facebook is going to lose big time and Google wants to do it right.

[Q] I can't use Google wallet if I am rooted?

This is my first time having an NFC device, so please bear with me. I rooted my phone the evening I received it. Now I'm trying to set up Google Wallet, and it says that my device is unsupported. In the help topic regarding this message, it mentions something about rooted devices being unsupported due to security reasons, can I still use this feature? Is it discouraged in any way?
If anybody has some insight or experience with this, I'd like to know.

I have the evo lte rooted with same unsupported device message, yes it will still work
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llblwskydrgn said:
This is my first time having an NFC device, so please bear with me. I rooted my phone the evening I received it. Now I'm trying to set up Google Wallet, and it says that my device is unsupported. In the help topic regarding this message, it mentions something about rooted devices being unsupported due to security reasons, can I still use this feature? Is it discouraged in any way?
If anybody has some insight or experience with this, I'd like to know.
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The reason it is discouraged is because anyone (with the now-how) can brute-force access your pin if your phone is rooted. And then skip away making payments on goodies.

What would be the chances of someone getting that close to you, they would have to be pretty much hugging you
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josh030181 said:
What would be the chances of someone getting that close to you, they would have to be pretty much hugging you
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oh hey josh nice phone come here a sec *hugs* now stay like this for about 5 minutes kthx.

Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>

llblwskydrgn said:
Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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Any place that has tap-to-pay or pay-pass features (forgot what the actual name is). I've seen it at McDonald's, CVS/Walgreens, Best Buy, and a few other large chains around town.

llblwskydrgn said:
Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html

So it doesn't have to be specifically for google wallet? They work on the things like the speedpass at speedway or your creditcard where you just tap it to the machine and it gets your infO?

eksasol said:
Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html
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Awesome! Looking forward to trying this out in the next few weeks. Hope I remember to try it when I see it...

I tried to use this at Walgreens today. They had the translucent blue PayPass terminal. I sat there for about 30 seconds and nothing happened. I even tried to enter the app and still nothing. NFC was on, and my card is attached in Google Wallet.
I think I set up wallet, then unlocked and rooted, then had to re-set up Wallet. Am I doing something wrong? The clerk was staring at me like I was crazy, just holding my phone next to the terminal....

eksasol said:
Plenty of you fly to Japan and China, they have been using it for years. You can try looking up PayPass mechant, such as this link: http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works/in-store.html
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I've been living in China all my life. What are your taking about?
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coalesce said:
I tried to use this at Walgreens today. They had the translucent blue PayPass terminal. I sat there for about 30 seconds and nothing happened. I even tried to enter the app and still nothing. NFC was on, and my card is attached in Google Wallet.
I think I set up wallet, then unlocked and rooted, then had to re-set up Wallet. Am I doing something wrong? The clerk was staring at me like I was crazy, just holding my phone next to the terminal....
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I had that happen at Taco Bueno. And a McDonalds. But at some McDonalds it works. I think that so few people use this system that when its broken no one complains. And its probably never even tested when they set it up.
Typically you can just tap your phone to the thing (no need to be in the app). It'll prompt you for a PIN. Then you can pay.
If it's not working you may have a poor data connection? I think it requires data to work.
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Can't upload photospheres either if you're rooted

ackliph said:
I had that happen at Taco Bueno. And a McDonalds. But at some McDonalds it works. I think that so few people use this system that when its broken no one complains. And its probably never even tested when they set it up.
Typically you can just tap your phone to the thing (no need to be in the app). It'll prompt you for a PIN. Then you can pay.
If it's not working you may have a poor data connection? I think it requires data to work.
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Ohhh that's what I love about my area, HSPA+ EVERYWHERE . I guess I'll try some other stores out...

llblwskydrgn said:
Well seems about as secure as having somebody run off with your actual wallet... So off-topic but where are the places where I can actually use Google Wallet >_>
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I'd still say it's more secure than that. Anyone can swipe a card and charge it as credit. Relatively few people would know how to brute force hack google wallet on a rooted device.

Everyone.
Google wallet does not require a data connection.
If its not working , I read on the wallet website to "hold it about an inch" from the terminal. Without placing it on the terminal. Try to see if that works.
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Yeah mine didn't work at the gas station the other day, though I didn't log out of Google Wallet before I flashed a rom and rooted recently so some say that it'll never work again after that because of the secure element getting locked or something like that. Hopefully that's not true.

I've flashed and reflashed a lot. All you need to do is delete the data, connect to high speed internet like WiFi, then open it up. Worked for me.
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