So if you have a T-Mobile G2, you should know that we have wifi calling, which is a great thing, but I would like to know if there's a way I can text using the wifi. I've looked around and the only suggestion is using Google Voice, and I do, but it's just inconvenient to give all my friends a 2nd number to text to.
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Don't texts go though wifi if you're using wifi calling? I think they do, thus no need for a separate app.
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You still use your plans minutes and texts on wifi..so what is the point in "texting in wifi"? They don't charge data for texting/mms
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So if you have a T-Mobile G2, you should know that we have wifi calling, which is a great thing, but I would like to know if there's a way I can text using the wifi. I've looked around and the only suggestion is using Google Voice, and I do, but it's just inconvenient to give all my friends a 2nd number to text to.
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SMS/MMS works fine when running the WiFi Calling app.
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Spastic909 said:
You still use your plans minutes and texts on wifi..so what is the point in "texting in wifi"? They don't charge data for texting/mms
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The point is, access when there's no coverage. I have no signal at work and barely 1 bar (EDGE only) outside of my work so I have to run on WiFi
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OriginalGabriel said:
SMS/MMS works fine when running the WiFi Calling app.
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Sms doesn't work at all for me with wifi calling on.
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Anartic said:
Sms doesn't work at all for me with wifi calling on.
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Are you using the stock messaging app or something different? Might not work with a 3rd party app without some tweaking
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Anartic said:
Sms doesn't work at all for me with wifi calling on.
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If it were't for wifi calling, texting and calling from home would be an exercise in futility. So, I know it works.
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Are you using the stock messaging app or something different? Might not work with a 3rd party app without some tweaking
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Hmm... I didn't think using a 3rd party app would affect it, I'll be sure to try that later
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I too can also vouch that with the stock and aftermarket SMS apps that text messages go though with WIFI calling enabled. I have 0 signal at my house.
Maybe try turning off your gsm radio to see if that works. Just a thought.
Not sure if you're interested, but I use an app called Textfree which sends texts through wifi to your recipient. It gives you a Textfree number which is a US number. Being Canadian, this really helps with having american friends because they don't have to text internationally and I can text using my Data or WiFi.
Give it a try!
yup mms and sms work wile wafi calling is enable ...i used 3rd paty messenger (handcent)
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I have heard about apps and trying to use google voice but the apps wont work for me and i dont know how on google voice. Is there a way to text using Wifi?
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deriq4251 said:
I have heard about apps and trying to use google voice but the apps wont work for me and i dont know how on google voice. Is there a way to text using Wifi?
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Try Heywire from the market.
If you are needing to send messages via WiFi to someone else with either a smart phone or computer you might both try using Google Talk or other instant messaging app.
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I use Textfree. Its free, uses wifi and they even give you real phone number that your friends can save and text you when they need to. Works great for me
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Thanks so much everyone
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Ok I will be going to a place where no company gets signal, meaning I can't roam, but I will still have Wifi so I'm wondering what, if I can, do i have to do in order to get Wifi texting? I will and am running CM10 M2.
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Best thing I would do is use a free text service like text free since it uses data only.
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Use Google voice with your current number. You should be able to text. But no mms
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Nucleartx said:
Best thing I would do is use a free text service like text free since it uses data only.
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Anyway to keep using my sprint number too?
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spurcity281 said:
Use Google voice with your current number. You should be able to text. But no mms
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Any special way I have to set that up?
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Nothing special just select to use your current number. I would sign up using a pc though. Far more options and easier to navigate. And then download the app and sign in with your login. G voice is an great service I don't know why more people don't use it
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipwhip.devicecarbon.sprint
Sprints web texter app. Knew i saw it floating around
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ReapersDeath said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipwhip.devicecarbon.sprint
Sprints web texter app. Knew i saw it floating around
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That one costs $2.99/month for the service. The regular Zipwhip app works, and it's free to use.
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Personally I would just use google voice. Just download > link it to your sprint number > done. Only thing is google voice can't receive mms messages, like pictures / video. But you can still text and get voice mail, and no additional cost.
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Personally I would just use google voice. Just download > link it to your sprint number > done. Only thing is google voice can't receive mms messages, like pictures / video. But you can still text and get voice mail, and no additional cost.
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You actually can receive mms messages. You just have to set up Google Voice to where you want to receive messages with your email as well.
If someone says they sent you a picture and you don't see it using Google Voice, just check your gmail. and go through the conversation and you should see an attachment.
Hi I have a tmobile s3 and im using it for simple mobile and data doesnt work. Messaging and calling works but internt doesnt work . I updated my 4g plan
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Are you running stock? Any mods?
Check the imei number, make sure its not zero.
Also, where did you get the phone?
When did you upgrade your plan? Maybe its an account issue and you either need to wait a while or call the carrier and reset the account.
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Hi I have a tmobile s3 and im using it for simple mobile and data doesnt work. Messaging and calling works but internt doesnt work . I updated my 4g plan
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I have the same problem but I confirmed its my tower. Within a 2 mile radius of where I live I get no data. Go to the next town over and bam, I have HSDPA 42
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No mods its all stock not rooted. I got the phone from T-Mobile store I updated the 4g plan today
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josephgalaxy said:
Hi I have a tmobile s3 and im using it for simple mobile and data doesnt work. Messaging and calling works but internt doesnt work . I updated my 4g plan
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You might have to change your APN. Is a guide by me
" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32687899#post32687899.
Works for me every time.
Whats the benefit
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=whats+the+benefit+of+t-mobile+wifi+calling
Thank you. You made my life complete.
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The Google search turns up a lot of old and incorrect info. Basically tmobile's wifi calling will allow your phone to work in conditions where there is good wifi signal available but otherwise poor/reduced/no voice signal.
It will count against your voice minutes.
Calls can be made and received in the usual way, it is transparent to you and to the calling party.
Appears to require a tmobile sim, no straight Talk, go smart, etc.
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mowgie said:
The Google search turns up a lot of old and incorrect info. Basically tmobile's wifi calling will allow your phone to work in conditions where there is good wifi signal available but otherwise poor/reduced/no voice signal.
It will count against your voice minutes.
Calls can be made and received in the usual way, it is transparent to you and to the calling party.
Appears to require a tmobile sim, no straight Talk, go smart, etc.
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Correct, except on most plans Wi-Fi minutes do NOT come out of your bucket.
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I use to use go SMS as my messaging app, then I was introduced to Hangouts by my brother. Its plain and simple as a messaging app. I have one issue, sometimes my MMS won't download and I will get individual messages from the contact person, saying "cannot download, please press to download message" and when I press it, sometimes it won't download, other times it won't download till a little later or it just won't download at all. Is there any fix to this? Its very frustrating. I redownloaded the app, I even wiped my phone. I put a new ROM on, (was happening on my previous ROM also). My modem is mk4, going to switch to NB4. But is this an app issue or connectivity issue? I always get my regular SMS without a problem. Please help, I'll appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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ixJay said:
I use to use go SMS as my messaging app, then I was introduced to Hangouts by my brother. Its plain and simple as a messaging app. I have one issue, sometimes my MMS won't download and I will get individual messages from the contact person, saying "cannot download, please press to download message" and when I press it, sometimes it won't download, other times it won't download till a little later or it just won't download at all. Is there any fix to this? Its very frustrating. I redownloaded the app, I even wiped my phone. I put a new ROM on, (was happening on my previous ROM also). My modem is mk4, going to switch to NB4. But is this an app issue or connectivity issue? I always get my regular SMS without a problem. Please help, I'll appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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If you're on WiFi calling then that's why, you need to disable it or disable it every time you get an MMS
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I get this same issue even with stock messenger. Like Serio said, you need to disable Wifi calling. I just shut Wifi off using the toggle send/receive the MMS then turn it back on.
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Kriptik210 said:
I get this same issue even with stock messenger. Like Serio said, you need to disable Wifi calling. I just shut Wifi off using the toggle send/receive the MMS then turn it back on.
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Yup that's what I do.. But it should work fine with stock SMS app, unless you have hangouts as your default SMS client
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serio22 said:
Yup that's what I do.. But it should work fine with stock SMS app, unless you have hangouts as your default SMS client
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I deleted Hangouts and I still have to do it while using stock. I even tried s5 MMS and it did the same. Im not worried about it tho ?
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Kriptik210 said:
I get this same issue even with stock messenger. Like Serio said, you need to disable Wifi calling. I just shut Wifi off using the toggle send/receive the MMS then turn it back on.
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Where do i go for the WiFi calling ? I would like to disable WiFi calling if its enabled ATM.
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ixJay said:
Where do i go for the WiFi calling ? I would like to disable WiFi calling if its enabled ATM.
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Settings> Connections> More Networks, and it will be at the bottom
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Kriptik210 said:
Settings> Connections> More Networks, and it will be at the bottom
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I was unable to find it. I don't have a connections option. I am on 4.4.2 SOKP ROM.
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Try Settings> More... and then search around for mobile networks. I dont use AOKP si I'm not sure where to look. I'll try and find it.
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ixJay said:
I was unable to find it. I don't have a connections option. I am on 4.4.2 SOKP ROM.
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Only touchwiz ROMs have WiFi calling, so this is not your issue.. Try asking or searching in the ROM thread to see if someone was able to find a solution.. I'm on Google edition ROM and have no issues sending MMS with hangouts while connected to WiFi
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