I bought a nexus 4 from Google it does not have wifi calling. I use the pre paid minutes plan with t-mobile.
Is it possible to get wifi calling enabled on this phone somehow?
I don't have much of a tower signal at my house in the country.
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It's not possible right now.
Have you tried talking to Tmobile? I seem to remember someone saying they had a device that plugged into your router but provided a cell signal. I could be wrong though.
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With the news that the S4 and HTC One will be sporting Google's vanilla OS, I guess neither of those will be able to use wifi calling either. Seems like a waste.
One would think that t-mobile would want to correct this to gain customers. I do get a strong ATT signal at my home in the country so if I go that route t-mobile not only loose my business but also of my daughter and granddaughter.
Oh with our unlocked phone's it's easy to switch.
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On a prepaid plan, tmobiles WiFi calling uses minutes. Get the Vonage app for free outgoing calls over data.
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But no incoming calls which I need. T-mobile goes both ways. There are any number of apps that do out going calls via wifi but not in coming.
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Try looking at GrooveIP on the Play store. That's what I'm using and it works. It basically uses your Google Voice account and forwards the calls via data (wifi).
If that doesn't work try Talkatone(?) I've never even looked into that app, but it's just a name I hear mentioned in threads like this. Actually, I think it uses Google Voice to forward the calls too so that might not be a good solution if GrooveIP doesn't work. Anyway, hope you find a solution that works.
For those of you who want the best quality out of your $30 smartphone plan, I made a 12-part video tutorial showing how to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9DzN1Pu6-Q&list=PLE_de-PBwrTSUMm-Y48aiOOHt_YyT69t0
It's much better than GrooveIP, Vonage, Talkatone, Pbxes.org, and everything else, especially those with the "one big green button" solution.
This method gives you HD Voice (G.722 codec), bettery battery life, and much better options for logging/blocking/recording. You can even set up hold music. Yup, I said hold music.
It used to be difficult to set up until I made it as clear as the nose on your face in the video tutorial (with actual commentary instead of techno music).
Spread the word if you do it and it works out for you. I believe everyone deserves high quality and limitless VoIP WiFi/4g calling.
ziddey said:
On a prepaid plan, tmobiles WiFi calling uses minutes. Get the Vonage app for free outgoing calls over data.
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What do you mean?can I call to another mobile for free using vonage(by mobile i meant that the other mobile doesnt have vonage app)
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Johmama said:
Try looking at GrooveIP on the Play store. That's what I'm using and it works. It basically uses your Google Voice account and forwards the calls via data (wifi).
If that doesn't work try Talkatone(?) I've never even looked into that app, but it's just a name I hear mentioned in threads like this. Actually, I think it uses Google Voice to forward the calls too so that might not be a good solution if GrooveIP doesn't work. Anyway, hope you find a solution that works.
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thanks man you helped me a lot
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I was so used to doing this on my iPhone using AT&T. Is this possible on verizon? If im on a lengthy call, after i hang up a stream of txts and email start to come in as if it was just waiting for me to hang up.
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GoldenCyn said:
I was so used to doing this on my iPhone using AT&T. Is this possible on verizon? If im on a lengthy call, after i hang up a stream of txts and email start to come in as if it was just waiting for me to hang up.
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Practically? No. It's a limitation of the CDMA technology. It can carry Voice *or* data, but not both.
Technically? Yes. Download a SIP or Skype client, and run VoIP (which is just Data). Don't think it's very practical though.
You can if you have an active wifi connection. I do it all the time at work cause i get put on hold for what seems like hours some days.
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I do wifi at home and work so the limitation isn't too bad. Of course 4g will fix this, but not for this phone.
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I was so used to doing this on my iPhone using AT&T. Is this possible on verizon? If im on a lengthy call, after i hang up a stream of txts and email start to come in as if it was just waiting for me to hang up.
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I believe AT&T is the only network that allows voice and data at the same time currently, but i know for sure that Verizon doesn't allow such things sadly...
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I believe AT&T is the only network that allows voice and data at the same time currently, but i know for sure that Verizon doesn't allow such things sadly...
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Not just at&t, all 3g gsm based carrier can transfer voice and data at the same time, so t-mobile can do this also.
Boooo
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T-mobile does allow both data and voice at the same time. Sadly their network nation wide is terrible. If I travel between cities, which I do alot. I lose connection CONSTANTLY. Causing issues with Pandora, Navigation using Google Nav, etc.
My wife and I are in the process of selling out Nexus Ones and moving to Verizon due to this sadly. I loved my N1 and so did she.
Maybe my Droid X and her Droid Incredible will fill that Google love gap.
The no data and voice does kinda stink. We used that more than you'd think.
Especially when driving with our device attached to the car's Bluetooth Sync.
Google Nav & Pandora Running while be able to accept and send new calls
through the cars bluetooth was very nice and convenient. Works great with our Ford Edge.
I just migrated from an iPhone 3GS on ATT to a Droid X on VZW. I have to say... I'd rather have a phone on a network that could do a great job with voice or data one at a time than a network that in many instances couldn't do either reliably (but could do then both at once).
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I just migrated from an iPhone 3GS on ATT to a Droid X on VZW. I have to say... I'd rather have a phone on a network that could do a great job with voice or data one at a time than a network that in many instances couldn't do either reliably (but could do then both at once).
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Agreed. Id rather have a device that does two things separately very well than a device that is terrible doing them separately or together at the same time.
Will it be free minutes and still have unlimited texts and data with the monthly 4g $30 plan? Will I get calls normally and will it count to my minute usage?
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Calls will be counted to minutes , check voice support page or FAQ
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Calls will be counted to minutes , check voice support page or FAQ
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I thought it was free lol. If its not free what's the point of going through all that?
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Free text in us
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I thought it was free lol. If its not free what's the point of going through all that?
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1) as the person above stated you get free unlimited texts in the U.S
2) You can easily use a service like groove ip that lets you use your google voice number for free minutes:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gvoip&hl=en
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I thought it was free lol. If its not free what's the point of going through all that?
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You can use it to call through a VOIP service and make all calls via data (no need for minutes)
If I use all that and port my number i won't end up using mins or texts? Will I get it as a normal text message(like in the message app) and will I get calls(with groove) in the normal calling app?
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Like the other posters said; free calls with VOIP and free texts in the US with data plan. Just run through the GV installer and when it switches to the phone app settings hit Voicemail and change it to GV if you want GV as your primary voicemail instead of the carrier. Can you look at my thread once you set it up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993158
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Drzfr3shboialex said:
If I use all that and port my number i won't end up using mins or texts? Will I get it as a normal text message(like in the message app) and will I get calls(with groove) in the normal calling app?
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If you're using a VOIP app like grooveip your calls go through the VOIP app. I've noticed that with the N4, JB 4.2, and the GV app that was released today that texts are behaving differently I can send and receive through the default messaging app. Previously had to use the GV app exclusively for free text and not showing my sim#. Waiting on some other users for confirmation...
Nice I'm looking to get that $30 tmo monthly 4G so texts and data won't be a problem. Just worrying about those 100mins on that plan so if using groove dosent use mins I'm good.
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Possibility of an app that allows the WiFi only N7 to send & receive SMS & MMS
There are apps that allow the sending and receiving of SMS & MMS from a computer via your phone would it be possible for such an app to be created to do the same but using the N7 instead of using a computer?
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Rolandh said:
There are apps that allow the sending and receiving of SMS & MMS from a computer via your phone would it be possible for such an app to be created to do the same but using the N7 instead of using a computer?
Roland
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TabletTalk:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=en
TabletSMS:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEudGFibGV0c21zIl0.
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TabletTalk:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=en
TabletSMS:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEudGFibGV0c21zIl0.
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Thanks, didn't know any apps were available that did that. I've gone for TabletTalk because it has call features as well.
Does the sound from the TabletTalk app get routed through the N7 or direct from the teathered phone, e.g have a wired headset plugged into phone and use N7 as the dialer using TabletTalk?
Roland
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No worries, to be fair never actually taken the plunge and used either of them.
Just knew they existed !
And probably better to go for TabletTalk as its developed by an XDA member !
Have fun and glad I helped
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Does the sound from the TabletTalk app get routed through the N7 or direct from the teathered phone, e.g have a wired headset plugged into phone and use N7 as the dialer using TabletTalk?
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You can do that yes. As far as I am aware the only limitation tablet talk has is that incoming audio cannot be fed through the tablet (limitation in android itself)
You can still use the mic to chat but you either need to have a headset connected to your phone (wired/bt) or you can activate your phones speakerphone through tablet talk.
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Tablet Talk works great, Real shame can't use the built in mic/speaker, would use it for calls in that case.
textab lite also works well. Ive been using that today, kinda testing it out. Havent had any issues at all.
...and if you want wifi calls, GrooveIP works well.
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...and if you want wifi calls, GrooveIP works well.
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Groove IP And Google voice are great if you live in or around the US. Sadly they are pretty much useless for us Europeans.
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in the uk you can start a account on the 02 website. then set it as a favourite in chrome, simply click the favourite ,sign in and send txt messages
I have been really happy with Google Voice. SMS daily.
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I like Google Voice as well for basic texting over wifi. But, you can't do mms or use the short codes in place of phone numbers.
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in the uk you can start a account on the 02 website. then set it as a favourite in chrome, simply click the favourite ,sign in and send txt messages
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The problem with that is you don't get replies to it, I used to use the Orange version when I was on Orange years ago.
Roland
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You can do that yes. As far as I am aware the only limitation tablet talk has is that incoming audio cannot be fed through the tablet (limitation in android itself)
You can still use the mic to chat but you either need to have a headset connected to your phone (wired/bt) or you can activate your phones speakerphone through tablet talk.
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That's Ok as I tend to take my Sony Live Key out with me for Google Music and just in case I need to make and receive a phone call, but texting seems a pain on the 4.2" screen of my Sony Xperia Arc S compared to the larger screen of the N7.
The Dev has done a good visual job with Tablet Talk as the Dialer and Messaging look like the ICS/JB Stock ones and the quick reply popup is so convenient.
Roland
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I have been really happy with Google Voice. SMS daily.
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I'd love to see Google Voice come to the UK as I'd use it instead of my phone in the house then use it to reply to any replies that I get when I'm out of WiFi coverage and only have 3G coverage.
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Does the N7 support hands free headsets for the likes of using Google Voice or is it only headphones and the Ok device mics for that?
Roland
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Rolandh said:
Does the N7 support hands free headsets for the likes of using Google Voice or is it only headphones and the Ok device mics for that?
Was discussed in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31978910
Seems to be a bit hit and miss.
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I was wondering if you can send a receive text messages over wifi those that are meant for your phone number. I know i could use like aim or something. I ask because when i'm at home my service is very spotty if not even there most of the time and like to get my normal text msgs on a timely manner so is this possible on the nexus 4 thanks
I don't think so. Maybe over time hangouts will fix that.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_SMS_gateways
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Google Voice app uses data for SMS messages, just no MMS support.
Makes me kind of wish TMobile wifi Calling was available on the Nexus4 (had it on my G2/Desire-Z). And SMS/MMS did go over wifi when it was in use.
You can receive SMS from an email.
phone#@tmomail.net it is a workaround but not very intuitive.
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thanks all helpful but was hoping something like @kbeezie was talking about wifi Calling option to bad :-\. Would be helpful and useful mostly i have only crappy service area at home, but when out and about its fine which is good just would like text msgs in timely manner when home ofcourse who wouldn't ;-\ . lmfao ah well what u get for living sorta outa service/ t-mobile crappy building penetration can't wait for 4g around this area. Though that should be awesome tho i love hspa+42 when i have it's quick, they just need it by my house and it will be golden lolz stupid booneys.
Thanks all for quick response in my conclusion lolz
So I remember T-Mobile rolled out WiFi calling. I downloaded Google hangouts dialer and tried the calling feature.
First I connected through WiFi and ran the app and made a call to a ATT cell phone. And it worked. So then I turned off WiFi and turned on mobile data. Made another call to same ATT cell phone and boom! N7 T-Mobile walking talking phone.
I'm stock rooted, google hangouts dialer. I don't know if this works on ATT or Verizon because I stunt have a Sim. My call went over 'H'. I have no LTE connection in my room.
Anyone else want to confirm. But sweet
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So I remember T-Mobile rolled out WiFi calling. I downloaded Google hangouts dialer and tried the calling feature.
First I connected through WiFi and ran the app and made a call to a ATT cell phone. And it worked. So then I turned off WiFi and turned on mobile data. Made another call to same ATT cell phone and boom! N7 T-Mobile walking talking phone.
I'm stock rooted, google hangouts dialer. I don't know if this works on ATT or Verizon because I stunt have a Sim. My call went over 'H'. I have no LTE connection in my room.
Anyone else want to confirm. But sweet
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It should work regardless of carrier as long as you have access to the Internet.
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It should work regardless of carrier as long as you have access to the Internet.
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I thought it wasn't supposed to, because Google locked it down. You couldn't do this before. I don't believe this worked until volte started to roll out. And with Google integrating this into hangouts
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I thought it wasn't supposed to, because Google locked it down. You couldn't do this before. I don't believe this worked until volte started to roll out. And with Google integrating this into hangouts
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It started working when the dialer came out. Doesn't have anything to do with the rollout of volte on some carriers.
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The dialer included with hangouts is just a way to connect to gvoice with voip, which has been possible for years with 3rd party clients such as Grooveip
All it does is simplify the process of setting up, the concept is the same.
Literally any device that can connect to the internet can do hangout calls in the same manner, as there's no carriers involved at all. As far as they're concerned it's merely data.
What they did do was disable the method some clients, such as grooveip, used to connect to gvoice.
But there are multiple methods, existing solutions such as obitalk can still connect to gvoice via voip.
Does anyone know if I could send sms on the wifi model
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Does anyone know if I could send sms on the wifi model
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Yes as long as you've integrated hangouts with Google voice.
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Yes as long as you've integrated hangouts with Google voice.
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Thanks I'll try and look again wished I could forward my texts from my hangouts on my phone to my nexus 7 as well
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