Best Free Alternate Phone Number App - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I am about to sell a few things on Craigslist and to protect myself and personal information from potential creepers I am trying to find an app for my S4 that will give me a new telephone number that I can call and text with. That way, I can give this number to people on Craigslist without giving them my actual cell phone number.
I know Google Voice does this but I hear they are going to close that down soon? I would love to use them if they aren't. I have also heard of TextPlus Free and Line2. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I want a second telephone number I can give out, text and call with, and they would have no idea it isnt a real cell phone number. I know Line2 only works with other Line2 users, which I dont want. I need an app that can text any number in the US. Thank you for the feedback!
-Pinger - seems to be a good option, does anyone use it?

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I have one question and mean this in the most polite way... everone uses there phone number why out of all the posts out there for the same things why would they pick your phone number unless your trying to rip people off, im just wondering because use craiglist also?
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[Q] Change own Phone Number n ROM

So what's the setting for in the pics rooms under Own Number? I get that it changes what the sim sees but is that all? That as it is seems almost useless. Hoping there's some greater reason for this......
srivers33 said:
So what's the setting for in the pics rooms under Own Number? I get that it changes what the sim sees but is that all? That as it is seems almost useless. Hoping there's some greater reason for this......
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I recall people asking about this because a few apps use that setting to function. I believe one of them had something to do with voicemail. Pretty important to them....
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Yea, Google voice and another I can't remember, but u can change your GV number online so I was really hoping for something cooler here. Damn

Google wallet and AT&T S3

Is there, or will there be a way to use google wallet on the non sprint S3s? With or without root or rom?
There has to be some info on this out there. Is Google Wallet just a gimmick or will this really take off? If so I would think AT$T and Verizon being bigger providers than Sprint, there would have to be the ability to get these to work with it.
wiz4769 said:
There has to be some info on this out there. Is Google Wallet just a gimmick or will this really take off? If so I would think AT$T and Verizon being bigger providers than Sprint, there would have to be the ability to get these to work with it.
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there is info on this, if you search.
wallet is only support officially by sprint. the rest of the carriers you will have to find the modded apk for wallet.
(also, i hit the thanks button accidentally instead of 'quote' on your post, so free thanks for you!)
I searched, but anything that comes up is about Sprint having it and AT&T not...But at least I know that it will be possible at some point.
The question is if the At&t version has a secure element. If it doesn't, then there is no chance.
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How do we go about finding something like that out? If they are wanting their version of the s3 to work with some other "google wallet" type system, it would seem it would have all the same requirements. I dont see them killing the ability completely, just had the software side removed. But who knows what these guys will do these days.
Att is developing their own system with some other carriers called ISIS. Probably not a chance to get Google wallet working on the att version.
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wiz4769 said:
Is there, or will there be a way to use google wallet on the non sprint S3s? With or without root or rom?
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I would try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
EDIT: That only works on rooted devices, my bad
Having to root it is not a big deal, I just wanted to know it was possible to use it if the need came up. Right now I dont think NFC payments are big enough to consider a must have, but if the day comes that 8 of 10 shops use some sort of nfc payment system it will change my mind for sure. I just like to know that I can do something. Im sorta waiting to root as well Its running like a champ and everything that i use daily is working without a root. Once a nice easy one click is out that will not trip the counter I will go for it, or if some app or ability that I just have to use requires it. But just enjoying the phone for now as is
I am rooted still doesn't work on i747 just hangs on activating
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Maybe now that so many are getting this phone we will see some work being done to figure this out.
to get it to work you will need to fudge the phone into thinking it's connected with Sprint using Market Enabler or equivalent. That's I had to do on my G Nexus in canada.
so, for some reason, i installed it, it loads but i get this message, and just stopps.
"Initializing your device. this make take a few min...... blahh blahh.. "
thats it..
Worked for me on Canadian sgs3...
I'll try post instructions for it tomorrow evening.
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Lost Samsung Galaxy Note

Hello Everyone,
I lost my samsung galaxy note in Singapore airport when I am changing my flight to Adelaide. I am very disappointed about it. I tried all the ways by searching via Samsung Dive. I tried installing droidlost and Plan B apps to track my mobile. Since I have inserted my Indian SIM when the phone lost and unfortunately I changed to Airplane Mode. Now I am not able to track it by sending sms for activating the app since the SIM is on international roaming (if the guy who got my phone switches ON). Kindly please let me know any alternatives. I am very frustrated and hard earned mobile. Please.
Regards,
Kamal
bhai ab kaun lauta raha h fone wapis..? ab tak to bik bhi gya hoga!
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Maybe its time to move on. I heard SGN 2 is already in market??
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Try to contact samsung customer care or file a complain regarding that including imei.
I know one thing thru imei u can find but you need to pressurize.
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shivg86 said:
Try to contact samsung customer care or file a complain regarding that including imei.
I know one thing thru imei u can find but you need to pressurize.
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+1
Call your provider and ask them to block the IMEI, this way the phone will be un-usable as a phone, And if someone has already placed a working SIM into it, Your carrier should know its location.
Dial up the pressure and get them to help you !
Actually it can be tracked but in indian system they dont even care
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System is nice buddy.it is related to us.and dont make such coments on system.
It gives output if you do some legal things with a good wit.
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Stop being so defensive Shiv. There's a lot to criticize with the Indian system. It's far from perfect.
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M i defensive man?srry if i am.and system is in us.we make it.
Well its xda nt social topic site so i am mum now.
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vudathu said:
Hello Everyone,
I lost my samsung galaxy note in Singapore airport when I am changing my flight to Adelaide. I am very disappointed about it. I tried all the ways by searching via Samsung Dive. I tried installing droidlost and Plan B apps to track my mobile. Since I have inserted my Indian SIM when the phone lost and unfortunately I changed to Airplane Mode. Now I am not able to track it by sending sms for activating the app since the SIM is on international roaming (if the guy who got my phone switches ON). Kindly please let me know any alternatives. I am very frustrated and hard earned mobile. Please.
Regards,
Kamal
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Hi. I suggest you contact the ICA (Immigration Checkpoint Authority) of Sillypore to see whether they found your lost Note.
Don't worry about them stealing, cause they're reliable.
That's very unfortunate to hear. I too am trying to track down my Galaxy Note. I was at the bus station the other day and someone asked to borrow my phone for a call. I was just doing a good deed but he ran away with it. I've also tried plan B but it seems like the thief has already unassociated the google account. I'd like to know too if there are any other ways to track down the note knowing only the serial number?
I don't want to disappoint you but I think it's kind of hopeless. It takes nothing more than a wipe of the system to eliminate the tracking capablity using Samsung dive. Let alone the possibility to flash a new rom. I'd informe my provider about the loss and get a new phone. I know that's not what you.expected but it's reality.
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+1
If anyone knows the slightest thing about android then they will now that they can erase everything in recovery (stock or custom) leaving no tracking apps installed.
However...... That being said, there are more apps being developed lately that are designed to survive a full wipe from recovery, so make sure to look in to it for future references.
Avast ! is one of these apps and I highly recommened trying it, But also, Spend some time online looking and comparing all the different security apps, Dont be afraid to pay for one if it is worth it ! because it could be a matter of paying <£5 for an app, or losing a >£300 phone !
On a side note, Most providers wont give a crap if you lose your phone, They will just block it and still force you to pay them, So dont always rely on them to help you if something goes wrong !
Finally, without dragging this post on for too long, Its nice the guy above tried to do a good deed, But in future DONT !! I know this sounds harsh, But in most places of the world people only want 1 thing........ MONEY ! and they will do what ever they can to get it.
Who doesnt own a mobile ? you can pick up a $hitter for less than £10 ! there are dozens of phoneboxes out there and even reverse charge numbers.
So keep your witts about you next time you try to do a good deed for someone :good:
To the guy who said move on to note 2
Got news for you... not all of us can afford to, or want to . I'm more than happy with mine. Ill wait until we have 4g here and get the note 3.
I've put features off the 2 on mine ,&they work fine . Also use ram boosters ,which along with oc speeded it up no end .
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You can with a bit of fiddling put a tracking app into the system, hide the icon .we all know about root etc but we are not normal !?users. Most people thinl a phone is a phone .My gf and friends just roll their eyes when I pull mine out and try to show my new pet OS !
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It is worth trying to contact the airport, hope you find the phone.
However.. the bus station theif... some horrible people exist.
howard bamber said:
My gf and friends just roll their eyes when I pull mine out and try to show my new pet OS !
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Yep.Same here...

Send contact directly to voicemail?

I used to be able to do this on my tmo m8, but don't have an option with this phone. Don't know if it's Sprint or Marshmallow, but it's extremely annoying!
I have a contact called spam which houses all of my telemarketing and other annoying callers and would like to configure it to just send those to voicemail. Is this not possible at all now? And if not, wtf?
ned4spd8874 said:
I used to be able to do this on my tmo m8, but don't have an option with this phone. Don't know if it's Sprint or Marshmallow, but it's extremely annoying!
I have a contact called spam which houses all of my telemarketing and other annoying callers and would like to configure it to just send those to voicemail. Is this not possible at all now? And if not, wtf?
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You can block it from the call log or go online to the sprint site and block it
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You can block it from the call log or go online to the sprint site and block it
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Thanks, but that only works for the number. I have something like 30 numbers in that contact at least! I should be able to just block that contact entirely.
ned4spd8874 said:
Thanks, but that only works for the number. I have something like 30 numbers in that contact at least! I should be able to just block that contact entirely.
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Yea you have to do them individually
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Yea you have to do them individually
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Is that a sprint or marshmallow thing? Well, now that I think of it, my old phone was rooted and I was running roms on them. So perhaps it was something was always built into the roms I was using. Still, seems like a really simple, yet effective feature. Don't understand why sprint or google doesn't include that feature.
Not sure but I've been with Sprint for 9 years, and been like that as long as I can remember
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I use Extreme call blocker & it works wonders. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greythinker.punchback
I use to use root call blocker on my M9 which was amazing till the mm update which broke it.
However this app is just as good and no root required. Doesn't affect battery life and it just does it's job and stays out of the way. It's not free but that's a good thing in my eyes, no ads and support got back to me lightning quick if you have an issue but I can confirm it works wonderful on this phone. There is a slight delay when a junk call comes in so phone might go off for a second but I'm guessing this is due to no root access but it's still pretty quick and will keep your call logs clean. Mine is setup to block all calls unless you are in my contacts and other calls get sent to voicemail so if it's important they can leave a message.
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Sim-X said:
I use Extreme call blocker & it works wonders. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greythinker.punchback
I use to use root call blocker on my M9 which was amazing till the mm update which broke it.
However this app is just as good and no root required. Doesn't affect battery life and it just does it's job and stays out of the way. It's not free but that's a good thing in my eyes, no ads and support got back to me lightning quick if you have an issue but I can confirm it works wonderful on this phone. There is a slight delay when a junk call comes in so phone might go off for a second but I'm guessing this is due to no root access but it's still pretty quick and will keep your call logs clean. Mine is setup to block all calls unless you are in my contacts and other calls get sent to voicemail so if it's important they can leave a message.
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Thanks! It appears they do have a free version of this that blocks the calls, but not the text messages. I never had a problem with the texts, just the calls, so this could be perfect! I installed it last night and now I'm kinda hoping for another spam call soon so I can see it in action. Thanks again!
ned4spd8874 said:
Thanks! It appears they do have a free version of this that blocks the calls, but not the text messages. I never had a problem with the texts, just the calls, so this could be perfect! I installed it last night and now I'm kinda hoping for another spam call soon so I can see it in action. Thanks again!
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Yea I just bought the paid version right away, I like to support great devs anyway. I shut off SMS blocking, could be something I use in the future. Yea you can see the phone light up when a spam call comes in. Mainly I like it for keeping my logs clean and not bothering me for numbers I don't want to talk to which is everyone not in my contact list.
Soooperstar said:
Not sure but I've been with Sprint for 9 years, and been like that as long as I can remember
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Same here. Did you try linking the numbers into one contact?
Personally I hate that option. For me there have always been unintended consequences.
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Kygen said:
Same here. Did you try linking the numbers into one contact?
Personally I hate that option. For me there have always been unintended consequences.
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Yeah, I have a contact called spam and in the past I've been able to set it to go directly to voicemail. I guess that was a feature of the ROMs I was using. Yet another reason to need root on this phone!!

ONLY 1 Caller Name not displaying with incoming call - Message OLI=62

Hi,
Been trying to fix this issue for a week now. When my gf calls, her name doesn't come up. Only displays her number. My contacts are on my gmail account. All other contacts i have show up. She has an iphone and her name showed up on my old s5. Her phone is already set to display caller ID and so is mine. I spend like a few hours aday trying to troubleshoot this.. No luck whatsowever. Weird thing is, sometimes when she calls, her number appears with a ;oli=62 behind it. Example: 714-555-5555;oli=62. I googled oli (originating line information) but it makes no sense to me..
Things i've tried already:
1) resync gmail contacts
2) deleted her contact on gmail/phone/etc
3) readded her contact to phone internal storage and also gmail again
4) tried in safe mode to see if a application is blocking it
5) rebooted phone of course
6) re-adding her contact info with her data deleted from gmail
7) called verizon support
8) and last but not least.. reset/restored original s8 to factory
HELP.. i was gonna try to exchange the phone for another s8 but i really don't think that might be the issue.. i tried researching IPHONE issues with caller ID not showing up but all her settings seems correct.
Thanks in advance.
That's a LOT of troubleshooting on your end and quite frankly I'm surprised you're still having this issue after all of that. I'm kind of bewildered on what could even be the cause of this problem.
So let me get this straight, if you go to contacts on your phone and add someone else's number and details it works normally but even if you manually input her details you still have issues with caller ID?
Only 2 things I can possibly think of
1. Network provider issue
2. I feel like this is unlikely but maybe a sofware bug? Maybe there is a bug in the code that throws some sort of exception or error when your partners specific number is saved.
I couldn't find a definitive answer for this anywhere, its definitely a head scratcher. You don't unknowingly have any other apps syncing contacts do you?
EDIT: Could you get your hands on another S8 to troubleshoot? If adding the number works normally on another S8 then you're Gucci, you know the problem is specific to your device. If not, my two points still stand or I'd be looking at the iPhone as the culprit.
No other apps. That's what I thought it might be too. That's why I did a system restore. And before I did any updates. I had her call me to test it. Still same. Oddest issue ever. I am actually pretty decent at tech stuff but this puzzles me. Lol.
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That's really strange, what about in regards to my edit? Do you have another S8 you can test?
I only have one s8. And yes. No matter if I add her number to phone sim or gmail from the phone it doesn't work. I also tried deleted her contact from gmail contacts and adding it again. No luck. Adding a new contact works from someone else works.
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When in doubt, just blame the iPhone.
Haha, all joke aside I'm all outta ideas mate. I consider myself pretty savvy as well but it looks like you've covered all the bases so far which leaves me at a loss. You sure you don't have any family or friends with an S8 that your gf could call to test? That would be the best way to narrow it down even further at this point and the next logical step IMO.
Yeah. I've been trying to tell her to call everyone in her phone book to see if her name pops up. Lol. She only tried few people.
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I'm having the same issue with my boyfriend's number, I have an s7 and he has an android. It started happening about 2 weeks ago. Before that his contact info showed up
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Does his number show up with a oli=62 also?
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If I miss the phone call yes it does
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Same here. Glad I am not the only one. If u find a fix. Please let me know. I'll do same
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Is he on t-mobile?
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Yes he is
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Welp that just happened when a buddy of mine called​ me a few min ago. He is also with T-Mobile. I am with Verizon. Had this phone since launch and hasn't happened until today. Gotta be something with T-Mobile numbers.
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Welcome to the club. Lol
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OK. I found a workaround to get the name to display. Log into your Google account on a computer and manually add that odd number. Example : 555-555-5555;oli=62. I added that along with the regular number without the oli=62 just incase they send out a fix for it. And that's it. The name showed up for me. Let me know if it works for u.
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It worked! I can't believe I didn't think to try this. Awesome fix.
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Thank you guys so much. I've had this oli=62 problem for two weeks. The Google fix worked great. You guys are the best. I'll tell Verizion then should send you 20% of my monthly bill as you're better than their support!
Lol
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