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Going to travel overseas, need some opinions.

Ok here's my dilemma, in about a month I'm going over to parts of Europe/on a cruise. I plan to take my phone and wanted to see what options I had. I've been back and forth on devices but settled on the nexus s since it gave me the best overall experience however I am now stuck with the fact I don't have wifi calling. I planned on using that on the cruise to call out and at my hotels where wifi will be available. Do I have other options? Can I use my phone and do Google voice to call/text?
Side note if I don't figure this out I was either considering trying the sensation or maybe getting a xoom since I wanted a tablet but again can I use Google voice at least to call or text? Or just get a cheapy phone that does wifi calling like a blackberry and go with that?
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you can send texts via wifi. if you link google voice with your phone, you can log into g voice via browser on your phone and then send texts. I'm not sure about making calls though.

Can't you do SIP WiFi calling? Setup options under Settings --> call settings --> accounts Add Account
That's assuming you have a SIP line?
Skype is another option...

he can do that, but he will still be charged for it. idk if that's what op had in mind or not.

If you're getting free Wifi on the boat or hotel, you can use Google Voice to send SMS for no additional cost. You cannot make voice calls over GV without roaming charges on your T-Mobile bill.
To make voice calls, either set up a SIP account or sign up for Skype and use that over free Wifi.

T-Mobile nexus s ? If so the wifi calling app will work ....otherwise Skype tango oovoo fring
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newspeak said:
T-Mobile nexus s ? If so the wifi calling app will work ....otherwise Skype tango oovoo fring
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There isn't a wifi calling app...

Forget I said that..... I haven't tried to use it since I had my vibrant so I assumed it was available for the nexus s
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There should be a hacked wifi calling app available..I'm pretty sure I saw it in the dev forum, so just dig it up. Of course u'll have to be rooted. I'm using wifi calling on my nexus one right now from Pakistan.
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uansari1 said:
There should be a hacked wifi calling app available..I'm pretty sure I saw it in the dev forum, so just dig it up. Of course u'll have to be rooted. I'm using wifi calling on my nexus one right now from Pakistan.
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No wifi calling for nexus s.
Nexus S & G2X

Thanks just dug up the thread and saw that development has been stalled. Hopefully it'll be available in the future.
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Line2 is an option.

I'm just going to borrow my friends G2 or BB and use the wifi calling feature.

Skype video on nexus s i9023

I recently installed skype 2 on my Nexus S i9023 it shows the video call option by when i call the video drops tk audio only. Any ideas?
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I have used i9023 on skype for vidoe calling with more than 30 mins.
Did you check if the call drop is happening from the other end?

Sorry for the offtopic, but did the newest skype version change your icons while receiving a call?
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Can you please post the App for me... For some reason I didn't get the video calling feature
Thanks
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i've updated 2,and find no problem so far.
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I got Nexus S day before yday.
I installed Skype from market yday, so I suppose that it's the latest version. But skype video calling doesn't work, I mean I don't see the video call option.
Should be doing something in the settings? Thanks

kool_buddy said:
I got Nexus S day before yday.
I installed Skype from market yday, so I suppose that it's the latest version. But skype video calling doesn't work, I mean I don't see the video call option.
Should be doing something in the settings? Thanks
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SAME WITH ME!
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it seems like skype is aware of this issue with canadian i9020/i9023. skype 2 doesnt seem to recognize it as a nexus s and thus we dont get the video call function. Im not sure when a fix is supposed to come

I just saw this thread, so I figured I would download skype on my NexusS (just got it a week ago). I did a quick test call to my wife who`s out of town and it worked flawlessly. Not sure why it`s not working on some of your phones.

[Q] Wifi calling - bloatware?

Hey guys,
Looking to upgrade to the Nexus 4 when it comes to stock. The only 'bloatware' I care on my current MyTouch4G is the wifi calling feature from TMO. Since this phone doesn't have any of the TMO bloatware, does that mean it does not have wifi calling built in?
It's a great feature for inside offices and homes, and I would like to keep it. This may be the 'break it or make it' factor in my phone decision. I've searched and have not had any success. Can someone confirm this? Thank you.

T-Mobile has said that they will not be releasing WiFi calling for the Nexus 4.
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dexim said:
T-Mobile has said that they will not be releasing WiFi calling for the Nexus 4.
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So there is absolutely no software from TMO on the Nexus 4 at all, right?
Thank you.

Sfkn2 said:
So there is absolutely no software from TMO on the Nexus 4 at all, right?
Thank you.
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That's correct. But T-Mobile WiFi calling isn't the only answer to your need. Look for Vonage app one the market. It's free, uses your mobile number to call out and the quality might be even better that what you're used to. It won't accept calls so for that you might have to check out some of the sip solutions if you need to receive calls on WiFi. Also, Vonage works over 3G/4G as well.
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obsanity said:
That's correct. But T-Mobile WiFi calling isn't the only answer to your need. Look for Vonage app one the market. It's free, uses your mobile number to call out and the quality might be even better that what you're used to. It won't accept calls so for that you might have to check out some of the sip solutions if you need to receive calls on WiFi. Also, Vonage works over 3G/4G as well.
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Thanks for the info. I mostly use wifi calling feature so that my text messages are not disabled while I'm in the office (bad reception)

Sfkn2 said:
Thanks for the info. I mostly use wifi calling feature so that my text messages are not disabled while I'm in the office (bad reception)
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Well in that case it's simple. Just use Google voice with your number. Google voice sends all text messages thought the internet connection whichever available at the time. The are some inconsistencies for MMS but once you port your number there are other benefits which I think outweigh the problems with MMS. Vonage app sends text messages through internet also.
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Hangouts Update

Yay the new hangouts app is out! And still can't do video over cellular!
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You can with xposed

True but I can't root this particular phone.
I'm also noticing Google plus is crashing a lot since the update.
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emart92 said:
You can with xposed
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Which module will allow this and does it actually work?
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bri315317 said:
Which module will allow this and does it actually work?
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It's the xposed module and yes it does work. Somewhere in the settings, I can't remember. I think it's in the security hacks section of xposed.

It is in wanam under security.

Does anyone know if AT&T's statement regarding allowing video chat apps that come preloaded on AT&T phones to once again work over their mobile network by the end of 2013 applies to Google Hangouts? I know they were addressing the outrage associated with them blocking Facetime...but it seems like it should apply to Hangouts also. I can't get an answer from AT&T, everyone I've talked to with customer service didn't even know what Google Hangouts was.
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It seems like Hangout uses the actual phone number from the carrier to send and receive SMS even though it was my Google Voice number that was confirmed after the update. I have tried sending SMS from Hangout but my friend did not receive it on the other end.
I had AT&T blocked all text messages since switching to Google Voice when they told me that they would only offer unlimited text message plan. Yea, I was annoyed enough to go change my number on all my friend's contact list. SMS from AT&T itself isn't blocked and those are the ones that show up in Hangout.

The latest Hangouts update allows me to use over mobile data BTW.
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JVogler said:
The latest Hangouts update allows me to use over mobile data BTW.
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Sweet I just checked mine and mine works too. Awesome

935U Sprint App Compatibility

I'm thinking about moving to the 935U ROM for the sake of faster updates and removing some bloatware.
I do use Wi-Fi Calling, so I was wondering if anyone had setup the app successfully with the 935U ROM?
I also use the Sprint voicemail app - and i did find that the older apk works, just wondering if you there's been any compatibility issues?
Thanks
manifest3r

manifest3r said:
I'm thinking about moving to the 935U ROM for the sake of faster updates and removing some bloatware.
I do use Wi-Fi Calling, so I was wondering if anyone had setup the app successfully with the 935U ROM?
I also use the Sprint voicemail app - and i did find that the older apk works, just wondering if you there's been any compatibility issues?
Thanks
manifest3r
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When I was using this firmware, wifi calling was built into the phone app. I couldn't get voicemail to work though. I also couldn't get the Kids mode app working.

manifest3r said:
I'm thinking about moving to the 935U ROM for the sake of faster updates and removing some bloatware.
I do use Wi-Fi Calling, so I was wondering if anyone had setup the app successfully with the 935U ROM?
I also use the Sprint voicemail app - and i did find that the older apk works, just wondering if you there's been any compatibility issues?
Thanks
manifest3r
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Does that rom work with our s7 edge sprint? U have a link to it?
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manifest3r said:
I'm thinking about moving to the 935U ROM for the sake of faster updates and removing some bloatware.
I do use Wi-Fi Calling, so I was wondering if anyone had setup the app successfully with the 935U ROM?
I also use the Sprint voicemail app - and i did find that the older apk works, just wondering if you there's been any compatibility issues?
Thanks
manifest3r
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Yes works just fine. Just need to enable it
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Eyezayah said:
When I was using this firmware, wifi calling was built into the phone app. I couldn't get voicemail to work though. I also couldn't get the Kids mode app working.
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Yeah I can't seem to get VM working either

Eyezayah said:
When I was using this firmware, wifi calling was built into the phone app. I couldn't get voicemail to work though. I also couldn't get the Kids mode app working.
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Did you download the Kids Mode app from the Samsung Galaxy Store?
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Does or can Samsung pay work?
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imex99 said:
Does our can Samsung pay work?
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Yes
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Tried many apks for VM and couldn't get it to work. Hopefully someone will.

optimummind said:
Did you download the Kids Mode app from the Samsung Galaxy Store?
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From the Google Play Store.

manifest3r said:
I'm thinking about moving to the 935U ROM for the sake of faster updates and removing some bloatware.
I do use Wi-Fi Calling, so I was wondering if anyone had setup the app successfully with the 935U ROM?
I also use the Sprint voicemail app - and i did find that the older apk works, just wondering if you there's been any compatibility issues?
Thanks
manifest3r
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I'm using the Wi-Fi calling and it fine. It's just there's no Voicemail app. I installed the Sprint Voicemail on it, but it's having a hard time connecting.

no sprint vm apk's will work because they have dependencies on some other sprint apps which wont work properly because they have some on system files.
So unless someone debugs and finds all of those and ports them never gonna happen.
Unless sprint gets finger out of butts and makes a proper VM app like the other providers. This is them basically not supporting unlocked phones.

Ive been on 935U since it was available to install and generally love it. Excellent battery life. WIFI calling works fine for me as long as the wireless connection is solid. No voice mail app though and Sprint apps do not work on it which I have gotten used to at this point. I prefer not having all the bloat.
I have been having a couple issues recently, not sure if due to the latest security update. Ive had issues with the keyboard coming up blank, text messages being delayed and/or coming in all at once at the same time, and today I happened to check my voice mail and there was a message from this morning but my phone never rang. I have even had a complete lockup/reboot recently which I never had on this firmware. So not really sure whats up.
I have been thinking about getting back on a Sprint firmware for when Nougat is ready so might end up switching back.