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Contacts photos not always appearing

I am not sure if this has to do with android in general or the specific motoblur rom in use by the Droid PRO. I have photos saved to some people in my phonebook, as most of you do. However, sometimes when I call these people, or they call me, instead of getting their contact picture appear I get this (the default image):
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I don't understand what is causing this to happen. Could it have something to do with google voice forwarding?

Update:
I think this one describes it:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/voice/thread?tid=0f0426af87896e06&hl=en
Essentially, incoming phone calls through my GV show the contact photo of the person trying to reach me, as is expected. *That must be because the phone registers the correct phone number upon incoming call and properly associates it with the person's contact photo that I have saved with Google Contacts. *Outgoing calls are automatically routed through GV, and use a different GV assigned phone number, but although after the GV bubble with the routing phone # disappears, and the person's name and real phone number appears, the contact photo remains a blank. *Calling the same person without GV produces the proper contact photo.
So does anyone know a way to make GV properly associate the outgoing calls with the contact photos?

Is the problem with all contacts or is it isolated to a more specific group? I have an atrix, and before a rom upgrade all my contacts worked fine. Since then I've been having issues with facebook contacts pictures but not in all areas. My contacts list works fine, as well as incoming/outgoing calls, but sms and home screen widgets only load a few images. All manually entered pics work, and a select few facebook contacts work as well.
Some questions to isolate the issue - are you using a custom rom, stock, or updated factory rom? Is this a new issue since an upgrade or a recently installed app? And finally, do the pics work in some areas but not others?
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I am using the updated rom.
I am quite sure that the problem is with Google Voice's forwarding, and the phone not associating the forwarding number with the contact. In fact, the default dialer application shows the routed number in outgoing calls, which led me to switch to Dialer One, since it would properly display the outgoing calls true phone numbers and not GV's routed ones.
As I've said, when I turn off GV, my phone properly displays the contact photos since it's not using GV's routed numbers.

That narrows it down pretty well. Obviously gv is the problem. Maybe there's an update to gv? I'm not familiar with it but will check into it when I get a chance.
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Google voice + VoIP + Data only plan

Good afternoon and forgive me if this question has been answered. My ultimate goal is to pay $40/ month for 4 gigs of data w/ no voice/text plan. By configuring Google Voice to work on VoIP, I can call nation wide as well as still send/receive SMS all with my Google Voice number. Once I have my device setup with data only, what do I need to do to achieve this?
Also, my device isn't rooted yet but I plan on doing so and putting the google play s4 rom on it. If that matters..

mukzer0 said:
Good afternoon and forgive me if this question has been answered. My ultimate goal is to pay $40/ month for 4 gigs of data w/ no voice/text plan. By configuring Google Voice to work on VoIP, I can call nation wide as well as still send/receive SMS all with my Google Voice number. Once I have my device setup with data only, what do I need to do to achieve this?
Also, my device isn't rooted yet but I plan on doing so and putting the google play s4 rom on it. If that matters..
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I didn't know u could do that I thought that Google voice still used ur mins even on WiFi see pic below
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mukzer0 said:
Good afternoon and forgive me if this question has been answered. My ultimate goal is to pay $40/ month for 4 gigs of data w/ no voice/text plan. By configuring Google Voice to work on VoIP, I can call nation wide as well as still send/receive SMS all with my Google Voice number. Once I have my device setup with data only, what do I need to do to achieve this?
Also, my device isn't rooted yet but I plan on doing so and putting the google play s4 rom on it. If that matters..
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Its been a while since I've last used Google Voice, but to my knowledge the most recent update uses the cellular network to send text messages. I would imagine this would also effect voice calls.

I've dabbled with voip over cellular, to make it work well, you really need to have lte. Lte will prioritize SIP traffic, making calls clear, hspa+ or anything slower will cause hiccups.
Unless you don't ever plan to leave lte service area, keep your voice plan.
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Yes, it can be done. That's my current setup. I don't even have a SIM card on my phone, but use WiFi (Wireless hotspot). I use Google Voice for outgoing and incoming calls and SMS with an app. No root needed.
I'm not sure if posting this info here is against the rules, but since it will answer your question directly, and I am not affiliated with the developer in any way, I thought I'll give you the info. The app is called GrooveIP. I have the paid version, but apparently they released a free version as well, which was not available when I first discovered the app. I'm sure there are other apps for this as well.
The problem with this setup is that you need to have a strong data connection wherever you go for it to work as a voice plan replacement. You can get away with SMS on a relatively slow connection (decent EDGE or GPRS) but you need solid 4G or fast 3G on to get decent voice. At least that has been my experience.
Try it out for yourself. It will depend on where you live / travel / commute, so give it a shot and let us know how it worked for you. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much! Will check it out and post results

Google voice does sms over wifi with no problem. It does not do mms though.

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Ended up rooting and installing the Google Play ROM which is my favorite interface and also allows SIP configuring. I'll be using GrooveIP along with Google Voice to turn my device(s) into VoIP. Thanks for all the quick replies!

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755

exchange messages without Internet, help!

Hi everyone,
We just published a new version of ringtext messenger
LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lk.ringtext
We are currently looking for users who can test and give us feedback regarding marketing and distribution. All help and feedback greatly appreciated!
How does ringtext work?
ringtext uses underlying "missed calls" technology to send and receive messages. Unlike similar apps (Whatsapp, WeChat, Viber and Line) you don't need WIFI or 3G, 4G mobile internet to exchange messages. Instead ringtext does a "Missed Call" to a regular (mobile) phone, to deliver your message. Missed calls are Worldwide totally free of all charges!
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FEATURES:
- small size app (1.25MB) and register (email address for password recovery) within 10 seconds
- Always exchange text messages (doesn't matter anymore if your online or offline)
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- if using underlying "missed calls" no data-plan needed, and no provider (call, setup or connection) costs!
- benefits are huge for kids without mobile data, backpackers out of data coverage, as well as international business travellers seeking to avoid roaming costs
Example using ringtext
John starts to call Rohan and quickly disconnects the call just after hearing the first ring tone to avoid (setup or call) costs. Rohan will notice this as a "missed call" from John, but understands his "free message". This is commonly used by millions of people as a way of communicating pre-agreed messages for free, because a missed call (unanswered call) is totally free of charges. In ringtext we use this missed call technique and made it look as visible messages. You get 100 customisable messages specific for offline use and exchange these messages all over the world with a 100% free missed call. When ringtext users reply, receivers get the message in the same conversation screen.
Why is ringtext free?
We think that If Your App Isn't Free, Another One Will Be. We developed ringtext messenger for testing our offline exchange technique in other industries, and could make some money there. The missed Call technology is old, but not old fashioned we learn everyday from using it. There are lots of applications and our test-users liked it very much and asked us to make ringtext publicly available for daily use. We accepted the challenge, made a cool blue interface, and here it is. There is no charge, direct or hidden, to download or use this App. The ringtext messenger App does not install any spy-ware or ad-ware along with it. It does not populate user's screen with pop-up ads. We know the App’s benefits are huge for many audiences, including kids without mobile data, backpackers out of data coverage, as well as international business travellers seeking to avoid roaming costs
Again, looking for your comments, questions, tips and contribution for the ringtext translation in your language. Let's make ringtext available to everyone in the world!
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Original thread over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/testing/app-ringtext-missed-call-messenger-t2866079
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[Q] Number displays instead the saved contact name on Samsung note 4

As per the title, its just the number which displays instead name. I've noticed that multiple contact syncs are active and disabled all except for one which I require. But still the problem persists. I've also selected the preferred contacts which needs to be sorted on contact settings which didn't work too.
On a related note, our network provider does not send the CLID with the country code but just raw number... Nevertheless, the contacts on my account stored are with the country code including `+` sign. Whatsoever, the contact app should display the saved contact name despite how it is saved since the number is available.
Are there any work around to over come this issue? or is this really a bug in the OS?
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.G33K said:
As per the title, its just the number which displays instead name. I've noticed that multiple contact syncs are active and disabled all except for one which I require. But still the problem persists. I've also selected the preferred contacts which needs to be sorted on contact settings which didn't work too.
On a related note, our network provider does not send the CLID with the country code but just raw number... Nevertheless, the contacts on my account stored are with the country code including `+` sign. Whatsoever, the contact app should display the saved contact name despite how it is saved since the number is available.
Are there any work around to over come this issue? or is this really a bug in the OS?
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this problem can happen if you have 1 number stored in multiple names.
delete all the contacts, save only 1 number under 1 name & try to call from that no.
you need to optimize your duplicate contacts, use this app, works wonders...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makelifesimple.contactsutility

pratik_193 said:
this problem can happen if you have 1 number stored in multiple names.
delete all the contacts, save only 1 number under 1 name & try to call from that no.
you need to optimize your duplicate contacts, use this app, works wonders...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makelifesimple.contactsutility
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Well, I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with duplicated contacts as I've checked it. Certain people says that it can be due to the OS as well. Now, what my question is that flashing another regional OS will work out or not. If so, how to do it as I've never meddled with a Samsung device at all.

Hi There!
I've flashed another regional stock ROM from Sammobile which fixed the issue. I'm not too sure what had gone wrong but assuming that it was the OS which was causing issue.
Thank you for all the support.

Can't send SMS on my Note 3 Verizon, international sim

Can't send SMS on my Note 3 Verizon, international sim
I'm from Ukraine, and i can't send sms, cuz it's "Failed".
Calls works, 2g/3g works (with APN settings of my Operator)
But only SMS and Mobile Hotspot - not works..
Also, after Factory reset - sms works, but after couple hours - again not works. Please, help...
Stock Android 5.0

HELP!
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How you can see, i can't send sms, by default number (in my country is +38......) but if i delete "+38" - all is fine, but this is not great, cuz all the time i'm must delete this "+38" from all incoming unknown numbers, for sending sms...
So what i need to do? By default, this phone trying send sms at +1..... (UK?) but my country is "+3", Ukraine...

DanielMelnik said:
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How you can see, i can't send sms, by default number (in my country is +38......) but if i delete "+38" - all is fine, but this is not great, cuz all the time i'm must delete this "+38" from all incoming unknown numbers, for sending sms...
So what i need to do? By default, this phone trying send sms at +1..... (UK?) but my country is "+3", Ukraine...
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Have you tried saving "Your Darling" to your list of contacts without the country code?
Perhaps "My Darling Phone" for one and "My Darling SMS" for the other.
+1 is US and Canada
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DanielMelnik said:
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How you can see, i can't send sms, by default number (in my country is +38......) but if i delete "+38" - all is fine, but this is not great, cuz all the time i'm must delete this "+38" from all incoming unknown numbers, for sending sms...
So what i need to do? By default, this phone trying send sms at +1..... (UK?) but my country is "+3", Ukraine...
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I am facing the same problem - has anyone ever found the proper solution to this problem ? (no removing +xx from all numbers is not an option...)
Someone PLZ help.