I have been looking for the Android equivalent of Talkatone on the iPhone for a while. Talkatone allows you to make direct calls via gtalk (without callback to cell phone which uses up cell phone minutes).
The Android equivalent App is called GooVe IP:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gvoip
Well worth the money!
But is not available. For India
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There is also NetTalk. It's free and you can find it on the market or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054337
I wonder if one works better than the other...
treefrog321 said:
There is also NetTalk. It's free and you can find it on the market or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054337
I wonder if one works better than the other...
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Even that doesn't work for India. If someone has tried it successfully then let know
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Try nimbuzz
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Try nimbuzz
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Nettalk work from india to us not for calling in india but grove ip not work in both way
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drbhavesh said:
Nettalk work from india to us not for calling in india but grove ip not work in both way
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Does skype work from India?
Only nettalk works from india to us mobie and landline
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tsuda said:
I have been looking for the Android equivalent of Talkatone on the iPhone for a while. Talkatone allows you to make direct calls via gtalk (without callback to cell phone which uses up cell phone minutes).
The Android equivalent App is called GooVe IP:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gvoip
Well worth the money!
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There is also NetTalk. It's free and you can find it on the market or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054337
I wonder if one works better than the other...
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I am wondering the same thing. Here is one important difference.
Net Talk - You will not receive a phone number-outgoing calls only
GrooVe IP - app supports making and receiving calls using Wi-Fi and/or 3G/4G data connections. It works via Google Voice.
I think I will take a chance on GrooVe IP.
Explore3 said:
I am wondering the same thing. Here is one important difference.
Net Talk - You will not receive a phone number-outgoing calls only
GrooVe IP - app supports making and receiving calls using Wi-Fi and/or 3G/4G data connections. It works via Google Voice.
I think I will take a chance on GrooVe IP.
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nettalk app doesn't make use of the proximity sensor so it kind of sucks in the respect that it leaves the touch screen functional while running. I've been bitten by this a couple of times...
I might try out grooveip as I've seen several people say that it's decent.
I WAS going to try out skype, but now that M$ got their sticky fingers on them...
cutterjohn said:
nettalk app doesn't make use of the proximity sensor so it kind of sucks in the respect that it leaves the touch screen functional while running. I've been bitten by this a couple of times...
I might try out grooveip as I've seen several people say that it's decent.
I WAS going to try out skype, but now that M$ got their sticky fingers on them...
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You can use power button to lock the screen.
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nice software
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You can use power button to lock the screen.
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hmmm... I'd always thought that doing so put the device into sleep mode...
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hmmm... I'd always thought that doing so put the device into sleep mode...
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But the app would still be running I don't know I haven't tried it. But logically even if I lock screen all downloads music still works.
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I love groove. But 3g calling only works if your provider allows voip. And virgin doesn't.....
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But the app would still be running I don't know I haven't tried it. But logically even if I lock screen all downloads music still works.
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I'll have to try it, as other than not using the proximity sensor nettalk works fine for me on wifi, and with my usually crappy 3G here I don't believe that ANY app will work over 3G for me...
I'll post back with the results next time I use it unless someone beats me to it...
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I bought my Galaxy tab last Friday and am determined to use it to get rid of my iphone 3g. I've tried a few different voip services but I cannot seem one that will allow me to send and receive voip calls over 3g or wifi. Does anyone know how I can do this?
Oh this is on a US T-Mo version
I had no isses getting several sip clients to work with my Ring Central account (monthly charge).
I am using Sprint. Any chance you didn't configure it correctly or that maybe TMO is blocking VOIP traffic?
Sorry, but t-mobile blocks voip so far as I can tell
Im using hacked skype. Working pretty darn well. I bought a skype number and have been using it all day, my bluetooth works great with it too.
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kg4mxz said:
Sorry, but t-mobile blocks voip so far as I can tell
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T-Mobile does not block VOIP...
See my thread here on how to VOIP on 3g and Wifi via Skype
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838895
jtc442 said:
Im using hacked skype. Working pretty darn well. I bought a skype number and have been using it all day, my bluetooth works great with it too.
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I didn't think Skype worked via BT... How did you accomplish this?
Lol, dont know. Installed the hacked apk,Got my skype number this morn, then paid the 2.99 for a month, connected my bluetooth and called my wife. Works perfect. Well, there is a of course the small delay. Other than sucking up alot of data, its a perfect work around for now.
raqball said:
T-Mobile does not block VOIP...
See my thread here on how to VOIP on 3g and Wifi via Skype
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838895
I didn't think Skype worked via BT... How did you accomplish this?
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what Bluetooth headset u using.. because my plantronic 975 doenst work
Sorry, should have been more specific. T-Mo blocks SIP. Skype I've had no problem with
Can you give a rate of data consumption like kb/min? Also is it difficult to install the hacked skype?
Thanks for the quick responses, you've all helped to reaffirm my purchase!
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x2beach said:
what Bluetooth headset u using.. because my plantronic 975 doenst work
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I have 5 different BT devices and none of them work via BT within Skype....
Im using the plantronics voyager pro+
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I have 5 different BT devices and none of them work via BT within Skype....
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Search market for netTalk install it and register (Totaly free) and I am able to call usa and canada (land line and mobile) free no time limit or usage limit. Needs internet 2g or 3g or wifi just any internet it uses ur internet data plan.
Tip: I selected Usa as location in registration.
I talked for half an hour to USA mobile no. It used about 20mb of data that's preety neat.
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Need to check it out.....
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Need to check it out.....
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It was OK when I tried it over WiFi, but it never worked over 3G for me as the coverage here is awful. Also, the app doesn't use the proximity sensor and I never found a way in settings to lock it, so once it ended a call abruptly and had a bunch of characters in the dialer...
Going to try skype again, unfortunately the 3G access probably won't do me much good...
please attach it here if it's free?
my country block by market!!!
this is free application guys , someone attach the latest for people who have trouble downloading from market!!!!!
amirtycoon said:
please attach it here if it's free?
my country block by market!!!
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Use Market Enabler.
nikalai said:
Use Market Enabler.
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You don't even have to do that. Google nettalk and just download it directly from their site...
ok , i google it and all the links are for the market.
since google block market in IRAN there's no luck !!!
someone upload it here?
http://www.nettalk.com/smartphone
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Here is the apk for netTALK...
...but I think you'll have to set up an account on the netTalk website and then activate it via a confirmation email.
Ya we have to register but nothing much to do and its totally free.
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Wow, that is awesome.
Just tried it over Wifi. There is a slight lag but the quality is fine. I'd say it's well worth the price (haha).
Well I am glad you found it usefull.
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did you make it work on the LG optimus One P500. I tried, and I can not registrer. I have Wifi only. Is there any trick?
this is truely awsome!
LesterZhang said:
did you make it work on the LG optimus One P500. I tried, and I can not registrer. I have Wifi only. Is there any trick?
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Pretty sure you have to register on the NetTalk website first, then activate your account with the link they send to your email address. Then you can login with the app on your phone.
LesterZhang said:
did you make it work on the LG optimus One P500. I tried, and I can not registrer. I have Wifi only. Is there any trick?
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No trick. Select usa in location while registration but I think even if u select any location it will work.
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4silvertooth said:
No trick. Select usa in location while registration but I think even if u select any location it will work.
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Thanks , I registered and activated it at their webside. I put the user name and password, was told register error, and asked me to check the setting. However, when I check the setting, there isn't much you can change. Even I want to make any change, the nettalk will crash. I am still using the original Android with the phone, and I don't know if that make any difference.
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Thanks , I registered and activated it at their webside. I put the user name and password, was told register error, and asked me to check the setting. However, when I check the setting, there isn't much you can change. Even I want to make any change, the nettalk will crash. I am still using the original Android with the phone, and I don't know if that make any difference.
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From which links have u downloaded? Market,or their site or uploaded above?
Try it after sometime.
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From which links have u downloaded? Market,or their site or uploaded above?
Try it after sometime.
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Thanks, I downloaded the application from the market through the phone. Where do you download it?
I think I will download from the address provide here and give it a try.
I used to have TextPlus on my Galaxy T-959 and I could text while on Airplane Mode if I had wifi but when I tried to upgrade I lost the app and can't seem to get back. Is there another app that would do the job?
Google voice.
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Textfree is much better...
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Google voice.
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Google Voice can't be downloaded on SGH-T959 because I have that phone and it is not available in Canada yet but if I had bought the Nexus S I could have done it.
helikido said:
Textfree is much better...
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Could not find textfree in the app store but found textfree talk but I only want to text not talk.
driver24 said:
Google Voice can't be downloaded on SGH-T959 because I have that phone and it is not available in Canada yet but if I had bought the Nexus S I could have done it.
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Sorry to hear that. It works great on my SGH-T959.
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Sorry to hear that. It works great on my SGH-T959.
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I will be travelling to many countries and do not want to rack up any high data bills, so I want to be able to text either on Airplane Mode or with my sim taken out of my phone. I tried to do that experiment with a Google S phone but it also does not work on any of the FREE Texting that I have tried. The only one that seemed to work before was TextPlus and now this App cannot be downloaded on an Android. This TextPlus is now only for I-Phones, I-Pads etc.
How can I read and reply to SMS messages from my tablet?
I saw an app in the Android Market called SyncMS.
The latest reviews said it is not working as it should.
I'd hate to purchase it and not having working properly.
Has anyone tried it, or know of another app and method that works?
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you can use remote web desktop, and its free too.
I'd take a look at DeskSMS.
I use google voice and works great even had an updated version today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243631
Google Voice 0.4.2.34 apk
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ehupp01 said:
I use google voice and works great even had an updated version today.
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Don't you need to be US-based to set up/make use of a Google Voice account though?
cdf3 said:
How can I read and reply to SMS messages from my tablet?
I saw an app in the Android Market called SyncMS.
The latest reviews said it is not working as it should.
I'd hate to purchase it and not having working properly.
Has anyone tried it, or know of another app and method that works?
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I have syncsms and it works fine but you need dropbox as well as the messages go through it. Another good one is textab. That one connects phone through bluetooth instead of using dropbox. Pretty handy.
ehupp01 said:
I use google voice and works great even had an updated version today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243631
Google Voice 0.4.2.34 apk
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With Google Plus will I only be able to use my Google Plus number, and not my actual cell number?
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xxIRoNHiDExx said:
I have syncsms and it works fine but you need dropbox as well as the messages go through it. Another good one is textab. That one connects phone through bluetooth instead of using dropbox. Pretty handy.
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Thanks. I've never heard of Textab. It didn't show up in apps that were related to SyncSMS either.
Which do you prefer between the two?
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Thanks. I've never heard of Textab. It didn't show up in apps that were related to SyncSMS either.
Which do you prefer between the two?
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I think textab is flipping awesome. Ridiculously easy to set up and use. There's a trial version in the market and the full version is available for $2
I use Tablet Talk and it has worked great so far. You can sync via bluetooth or through your wifi network.
Here's a link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206798
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you can use remote web desktop, and its free too.
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I used to use this on my PC. Didn't know they came out with a tablet version.
I like how I can see and reply to all of messages, as well as share text clipboard between my phone and tablet.
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Look for texttab in market and try the free verson first. If you get it working I is great.
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Textab and Tablet Talk are both nice. Tablet Talk seems to have more features. I have both up and running. Trying to decide which one I want to keep.
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I use Tablet Talk and it has worked great so far. You can sync via bluetooth or through your wifi network.
Here's a link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206798
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Thanks for the link and info!!!
This app is awesome. Dev is working hard on future updates too.
I also like how it alerts me for incoming calls. That way I will know who the call is from, and will be able to get to my phone to answer it.
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I want to be able to receive phone calls and text messages on my tablet. What would be the best way without the other person having to download an app like text+ or line?
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Use a cellular phone.
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graydiggy said:
Use a cellular phone.
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Jokes aside, yes a cell phone would be better.
According to some, VOIP programs can have shotty call quality (for both you and the person you're speaking to). But if you're hell bent on it, there's an app that takes advantage of google voice (free) that has ads (pro version = no ads), and isn't that bad for just the ads. Link here
As for text, i believe many people use whatsapp but I've personally never used it, so I'm not sure how it works or if it will work in the way you're intending / interested in.
Hope that helps some.