Uninterrupted Tetthering - Droid X General

I'm looking for a solution to an uninterrupted tethering experience. I tether my x to play my 360 on live sometimes. Any text or phone call interrupts the signal, kicking me off.
Im currently using Wireless Tether, found in the market.
Is this the same for most tethering apps? Or does this fall into the ad-hoc discussion also?
Sorry for the noob question.
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I use Wireless Tether for Root Users from the market and use it at school so my friends can use their iPhones (pathetic). I get plenty of texts and all sorts of stuff but it never kicks them off.
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Ubermicro13 said:
I use Wireless Tether for Root Users from the market and use it at school so my friends can use their iPhones (pathetic). I get plenty of texts and all sorts of stuff but it never kicks them off.
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the data connection is paused while receiving or sending a text so there will be an interuption whenever one is sent or received. it is also paused while on phone call. only gsm phones can do data and voice/text simultaneously
BRUTAL BROCK said:
I'm looking for a solution to an uninterrupted tethering experience. I tether my x to play my 360 on live sometimes. Any text or phone call interrupts the signal, kicking me off.
Im currently using Wireless Tether, found in the market.
Is this the same for most tethering apps? Or does this fall into the ad-hoc discussion also?
Sorry for the noob question.
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only way you could accomplish that is if there was some way to temporarily block all calls and text. might be somethin out there that does it.

razorloves said:
the data connection is paused while receiving or sending a text so there will be an interuption whenever one is sent or received. it is also paused while on phone call. only gsm phones can do data and voice/text simultaneously
only way you could accomplish that is if there was some way to temporarily block all calls and text. might be somethin out there that does it.
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Thank you for the reply. Makes a lot of sense. Now, anyone know any apps that can do this?
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You can't avoid the interruption because Verizon uses CDMA technology which one or the other can be used but not simultaneously. That's one thing I miss about Tmobile. : /
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Something like "airplane mode" is what you are looking for. Not quite, since air plane mode would disables wifi (maybe you can toggle on? don't know).

Right. After more reading, cdma limits us a lot. Oh well.
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x.v_ said:
Something like "airplane mode" is what you are looking for. Not quite, since air plane mode would disables wifi (maybe you can toggle on? don't know).
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Yeah, I don't think there would be a way around it... except...
If you only used google voice for all texting and calls, and then disabled google voice from routing to your phone/email/texts during the times you want uninterrupted tethering, then unless for some odd reason someone used your real number, you would be in the clear.
It could be a pain to switch the settings back and forth all the time, but I suppose by using tasker you could at least reduce some of the steps.
It's a crappy drawback of CDMA.

There is a program called Call Blocker which can block certain callers from getting through or in your case block all callers until reset-you can also block sms texts. Hope this helps

Paradio said:
There is a program called Call Blocker which can block certain callers from getting through or in your case block all callers until reset-you can also block sms texts. Hope this helps
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It will still cause a break in data, from my experience, though sometimes it's so quick that it doesn't make it an issue. At other times it will interrupt a download long enough to break it.
The main reason is that the call/text still gets through, but it intercepts it as quickly as it can. It doesn't actually block it completely, as there are no apps that can do that, for Android. That's something that's not feasible, that I'm aware of. Of course, if you could make that app exist, it would sell like crazy.

You can set your phone to not accept calls though Verizon so they when they call it takes straight to voicemail
Don't know about text tho
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Gtalk calling

Hi guys, i have recently started using gtalk to make calls on the pc. Of course there's no option to initiate calls naively in Android, so I was wondering if there was an app that could basically turn the n1 into a headset wiry a dial pad, so while connected via Bluetooth or WiFi, a call could be dialed on the n1 and gtalk on the pc connects the call, thus turning thephone into a glorified headset?
Any ideas?
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How about waiting for Gingerbread with Gtalk voice and video built in (hopefully)?
That would be nice, but incase that's not a feature...
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I think google should just come out with their own cell phone company already. Just call it G-Talk or something. That would be way rad.
edit: o nvrmind i was confused.
adamhlj said:
I think google should just come out with their own cell phone company already. Just call it G-Talk or something. That would be way rad.
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I've been thinking the same thing since gmail calling came out: they should put out something in the vein of Peek, but with WiFi and 3G calling in addition to Google Voice SMS. A pure Google Voice/Google Talk device. It would (should) be an affordable device (like, <$50 with a data contract, maybe around $100-$200 without) with unlimited mobile data and WiFi capabilities.
junkiee said:
Hi guys, i have recently started using gtalk to make calls on the pc. Of course there's no option to initiate calls naively in Android, so I was wondering if there was an app that could basically turn the n1 into a headset wiry a dial pad, so while connected via Bluetooth or WiFi, a call could be dialed on the n1 and gtalk on the pc connects the call, thus turning thephone into a glorified headset?
Any ideas?
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I use "fring" for gtalk voip calls.
Works great!

[Q] Notification app

I am trying to find an app that gives me a notification on my A500 when I get a phone call or text on my android phone. Does anyone know of such an app?
I am not looking to send texts from my tab just get the notifications.
Just listen to your phone, I am sure it notifies you
Probably about the best you could hope for, is some sort of enhanced dialing app for your phone, that sends an e-mail when calls come in. Then your tab, if you have a wifi connection, would have a mail notification.
If your tab was an a501, you could receive an sms (specific carriers)
But as far as an app for your tab, I don;t think such an app exists. The 500 doesn't have a radio. And the 501, has a nuetered radio for sms and data.
Tablet Talk
rcklesslydriven said:
I am trying to find an app that gives me a notification on my A500 when I get a phone call or text on my android phone. Does anyone know of such an app?
I am not looking to send texts from my tab just get the notifications.
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the best app for that is TABLET TALK
serviciosmoviles1 said:
the best app for that is TABLET TALK
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Yeah, it appears to maybe take care of the sms issue, provided you're under the same wifi network. Not quite sure what would happen if you, leave your phone at home, and you're out on the road, as it seems it doesn't work. Looks like it only works when on the same wifi network. With bluetooth, you have to be less than 6ft or so.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=ru
Doesn't do anything with calls though.
Moscow Desire said:
Yeah, it appears to maybe take care of the sms issue, provided you're under the same wifi network. Not quite sure what would happen if you, leave your phone at home, and you're out on the road, as it seems it doesn't work. Looks like it only works when on the same wifi network. With bluetooth, you have to be less than 6ft or so.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=ru
Doesn't do anything with calls though.
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well my friend, in the case that u leave ur phone at home u need use one app that everybody use already.. its called " go back home... I forget my phone" ...
in case that u leave ur phone and be completetly impossible return for it is a app called GROOVE IP u need a google voice number and wifi connection... if you forwaring your normal phone to to google number u can place and receive calls on ur tablet...
Thank you for the suggestions. I shall look into tablet talk. That one might work.

[Q] Calling from N7?

Hi, I know there are many Tablet SMS applications, but I want to know is there a way to make calls from your N7?
Preferably using my normal contract phone number, so people know its me.
Im sure I've seen it somewhere on the web on a video I saw, but havent a clue what it was called.
Im from the UK so no US only apps please.
Much appreciated.
You mean by Sim or by Wifi? If sim, impossible.
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You mean by Sim or by Wifi? If sim, impossible.
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No I mean a little bit like TabletTalk, where it connects to your phone for example.
I don't mind whether its VoIP or whatever, I just want to be able to make a call from my Nexus7, that uses my phones number.
IVE SEEN IT on a Video which makes it even more annoying.
Wilks3y said:
No I mean a little bit like TabletTalk, where it connects to your phone for example.
I don't mind whether its VoIP or whatever, I just want to be able to make a call from my Nexus7, that uses my phones number.
IVE SEEN IT on a Video which makes it even more annoying.
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Tablet talk will allow you to answer calls as well you just need a bluetooth headset connected to your actual phone, it works in the same sense as the sms you phone is still the one connecting you are just controlling your phone with the N7
D3nkianma said:
Tablet talk will allow you to answer calls as well you just need a bluetooth headset connected to your actual phone, it works in the same sense as the sms you phone is still the one connecting you are just controlling your phone with the N7
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Thanks for your reply mate,
On the Video I saw it was using some sort of VoIP and used the N7's mic, no bluetooth mic needed.
I know that the connection goes through the phone which is fine, as how else would it get the number etc, but I don't want to buy a bluetooth headset.
It may have been GrooveIP but I think thats US only any UK alternatives?
THANKS !
EDIT - It was GrooveIP, what is the difference between GrooveIP and tablet talk?
As tablet talk is made by an XDA user and would love to support them rather than a company.
I've used groove IP on my phone and it does work in Canada but the sound can be glitchy. You have to sign in through Google to set it up, haven't tried it on nexus though.
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Can any1 provide a UK alternate to Groove?
Why is it US only?
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You mean by Sim or by Wifi? If sim, impossible.
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It is possible to call from SIM if you have a N7 with 3G.
Some Internet providers have also an Internet+Voice option that you can enable. With a specific rom or application that can pop dialer I am pretty sure that you can make calls with your Internet/Voice SIM. I didn't activate the option but I did activate an Internet + Messages option and sending / receiving them work like a charm. I'm pretty sure with a Voice subscription you can do that too, but do keep in mind, if you have a SIM slot.
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Can any1 provide a UK alternate to Groove?
Why is it US only?
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It is US only because of the laws that GrooveIP must follow. It is the same reason Google Voice is so hard to deal with, because Google provides it for free but has to dodge some laws here and there. Google may require payment after 2013 (they have secure 2013 as free, though).

Verizon wifi texting

Is there a way to wifi text from a rooted Verizon phone and keep your normal phone number?
there was another member asking this question in another thread that was long and i cant remember where it was located but the short answer is no. there are options like Google Voice and other messaging apps that will easily work with Wifi only reception but not the phone app. i know Tmob offers this function but Verizon does not yet.
fletch33 said:
there was another member asking this question in another thread that was long and i cant remember where it was located but the short answer is no. there are options like Google Voice and other messaging apps that will easily work with Wifi only reception but not the phone app. i know Tmob offers this function but Verizon does not yet.
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Thats kind of what i thought. The reception on the note 3 is no where near as good as my droid razr. My business is in a fairly weak cell area and i normally can't get a text to send from my normal indoor spot with my note. People can be sitting right next me with their other brand phones and send and receive text any time they want.
jjewell said:
Thats kind of what i thought. The reception on the note 3 is no where near as good as my droid razr. My business is in a fairly weak cell area and i normally can't get a text to send from my normal indoor spot with my note. People can be sitting right next me with their other brand phones and send and receive text any time they want.
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i have had the complete line of DROID phones from Motorola since the first DROID for Verizon and stopping with the Ultra and agree they have and have always had the best radio's for reception but i have not found any issues with my N3 that didnt match my Moto phones.
I also find GV texting to be great and allows me to receive and respond from my phone, tablet, and laptop which leaves more options than phone reception.
good luck
I wish!!!!! I really wish! I had a problem with my Verizon account one time where I lost all 3G access - and it wasn't my phone's fault. But funny enough, I could receive SMS but I couldn't receive MMS - regardless of connection to WiFi or not. After a week of talking to Verizon tiered support, I finally got to the highest support (some guy in the USA) who I was able to talk to. MMS goes through 3g and there's no changing how that works no matter what you do. I had always thought MMS went through WiFi.
Anyway, turns out someone had accidentally turned off 3g access on my account (iPhone 4s at the time). Soon as this guy figured it out, he flipped a switch and I started getting 3g again, lol.
Either way, I'm a big fan of iMessage, WhatsApp (was a big fan), Hangouts, and Telegram means of communication. They're 5x faster, usually more reliable, and cost $0 to use - and yes, they work on WiFi. Hard to get everyone I know to use one means though... so I end up doing a fair bit of texting even today.
I think the Verizon messaging app actually works on Wifi. I can be in a dead zone and still receive sms and mms with wifi connected.
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icemike557 said:
I think the Verizon messaging app actually works on Wifi. I can be in a dead zone and still receive sms and mms with wifi connected.
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The Verizon messaging app sends SMS/MMS? I thought it was a Google Hangout type thing. Cool
jjewell said:
Is there a way to wifi text from a rooted Verizon phone and keep your normal phone number?
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I use the GV Phone app when traveling outside of the US. You need a Google Voice number if you want to call real phones and not just app-to-app (like Groove IP or many other chat-based apps). Talkatone is another app which integrates with Google Voice, but I haven't had any luck with it.
Voice calling with GV Phone works pretty well if you keep one thing in mind...WiFi quality matters. Low WiFi signal or a congested network will increase latency and jitter to the point that calls will drop/fragment/stutter. Conversely, with a good quality WiFi signal you can talk for free from anywhere!
I cant post a link...check Google Play for GV Phone.
I use the Google voice app for texting and calls. I gave my Google voice number to everyone and as far as they know, it is my only number now.
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DieHappy said:
I use the Google voice app for texting and calls. I gave my Google voice number to everyone and as far as they know, it is my only number now.
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I did this too, and still do for the most part --- just really sucks that I can't get MMS with Google Voice. If I could get MMS with Google Voice - I'd be giving this number out to everyone - including Family. But I'm seeing rumors of Google Voice saying something about finally offering MMS at the start of next year.
BigMcGuire said:
I did this too, and still do for the most part --- just really sucks that I can't get MMS with Google Voice. If I could get MMS with Google Voice - I'd be giving this number out to everyone - including Family. But I'm seeing rumors of Google Voice saying something about finally offering MMS at the start of next year.
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I'm curious to see if they ever fully integrate voice and hangouts. I wonder if the voice app will keep voicemail/phone calls and hangouts takes over SMS/mms or if they are going to cram it all into one app.
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Whose up for enabling WiFi Calling?

Sprint released an update yesterday for their S5's which enables WiFi calling. That got me thinking and after poking around in settings.db to see if the toggle existed in our notification panel, i found it is - "WifiCalling". Im wondering if anyone is up to digging into the code of the Sprint phone and seeing if it could be modified to work on the VZW.
Forgive the improper use of "Whose" in the title, it should be "Who's"
ArmedCitySlicker said:
Sprint released an update yesterday for their S5's which enables WiFi calling. That got me thinking and after poking around in settings.db to see if the toggle existed in our notification panel, i found it is - "WifiCalling". Im wondering if anyone is up to digging into the code of the Sprint phone and seeing if it could be modified to work on the VZW.
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im sure those without unlimited minutes might benefit from this
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I know I'd benefit. I still have old plan with unlimited data. I don't talk on the phone much, but I'd still like to have it
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I have a feeling some of this will be server-side reliant and we won't be able to use it until Verizon says so.
Is this the same as ASOP VoIP account in dialer?
Id like to to add my SIP account to my phone, which is in stock CM11 Dialer
elliwigy said:
im sure those without unlimited minutes might benefit from this.
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Those who find themselves in areas with weak cellular reception would as well.
joderme said:
I have a feeling some of this will be server-side reliant and we won't be able to use it until Verizon says so.
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Correct. WiFi calling isn't something we could simply activate on our phones. Verizon has to support it in order for the calls/texts to be properly routed, and as far as I know they don't (outside of using a network extender).
The Verizon messages app supports texts over wifi so this feature must already be partially enabled
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joshua.justice said:
The Verizon messages app supports texts over wifi so this feature must already be partially enabled
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I use Google Voice, paired with a free pbxes.org account and Sipdroid on my phone. Calls work just fine this way using my google voice line. Incoming and outgoing. It's like having a second line that just uses data. Sipdroid allows me to specify usage by placing a + in front of the phone number. This prevents me from needing to switch back and forth between default dialers or wait for it to prompt me, which messes up handsfree calling in the car.

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