Is anyone else having trouble using Google Voice as their voicemail provider? I don't care about the rest of the features of it, I have just always used Voice for VM, but each time I attempt to set it up, I get "Could not retrieve and save current forwarding number settings" error. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling/taking myself through the wizard again, but I get the same thing every time. I do not like AT&T Messages even though it has the same basic features, as it tries to take over my entire phone (like AT&T likes to do).
Yeah, the Google Voice app failed to register it as the new voice mail provider for me too. Try to activate it in the dialer instead. Dial *004*1(then your 10 digit number) and last press # then enter (call). That should do it.
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npspears said:
Yeah, the Google Voice app failed to register it as the new voice mail provider for me too. Try to activate it in the dialer instead. Dial *004*1(then your 10 digit number) and last press # then enter (call). That should do it.
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thats what I had to do...
amosconf said:
thats what I had to do...
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Awesome. Thanks, guys. It still does not go to Google Voice when I press and hold the voicemail button. Is that because it's still set up as "my carrier" in settings? I called myself and it worked to go to GV instead, so I'm happy about that. Still can't get the settings to change. Think it's possible to do or just be happy it's working as is?
Try changing the voice mail number in voice mail settings to your gv number
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dizarmstrong said:
Try changing the voice mail number in voice mail settings to your gv number
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Hmm... so simple. It works. Thanks. Still says My Carrier, but oh well, everything works as it should.
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i tryed setting up google voice and it failed HARD... but now i cant get the VZ voicemail back to normal i changed the settings back to carrier under call settings and changed the vm number back to the phone number but still when you call the number it goes to google voice.... any ideas? i tryed the *73 but that came up invalid mmi.
Press Menu
Settings
Call
Voicemail Service
My carrier
Click Thanks next to my post
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Press Menu
Settings
Call
Voicemail Service
My carrier
Click Thanks next to my post
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Did you even read his post? Anyway, try the popular answer on this Google page
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/voice/thread?tid=72f2f47e4c7f6a76&hl=en
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Did you even read his post? Anyway, try the popular answer on this Google page
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/voice/thread?tid=72f2f47e4c7f6a76&hl=en
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You need to deactivate GV if you want VZW voicemail back.
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i had done all of that as stated
*73 was supposed to be the deactivation code for VZ how ever i was only getting an error
the answer for me was
*900 and
*920
i both of those and it worked like a charm. you have to end the call fowarding and those were the only codes that worked
but i thank both of you for your help and suggestions.
I need help please. I always use Google Voice just for my voicemails only. Just got my Nexus last night, set it up GV like I always do.
Missed a clients call this morning, and checked Google Voice and nothing, but there is a recorder icon in the notification bar, that would take me into some dial up phone voicemail ? Who the **** uses that in the 21st century.
Anyways, what's the deal here ?
Thank you.
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follow this to make sure your number is correctly forwarding to your GV voicemail:
http://www.marketing.fm/2009/05/14/use-google-voice-without-changing-your-number/
Scroll down to the carrier number forwarding
Go into dialer, settings and set your voice mail to Google voice.
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zephiK said:
Go into dialer, settings and set your voice mail to Google voice.
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Thanks, tried that but some error came up, said my carrier does not support it ? That's not right.
I did just switch from Sprint to Verizon last night, could there be an issue there ?
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Zorachus said:
Thanks, tried that but some error came up, said my carrier does not support it ? That's not right.
I did just switch from Sprint to Verizon last night, could there be an issue there ?
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yes, its not forwarding to GV, try the link I posted above
So per Google's web page, it shows Verizon as not working normally, until you dial *71 or something with your Google voice # ? I have no idea what my Google # is ?
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Zorachus said:
So per Google's web page, it shows Verizon as not working normally, until you dial *71 or something with your Google voice # ? I have no idea what my Google # is ?
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Log in to voice.google.com and see your number. Or go into the Google Voice app and go to Settings. It will have an entry "My Google Voice Number" that lists your number.
krohnjw said:
Log in to voice.google.com and see your number. Or go into the Google Voice app and go to Settings. It will have an entry "My Google Voice Number" that lists your number.
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Guess I have to do from PC, the web page on the phone does not show my account just basics how to setup voice.
And the app on this phone, under settings only lists this cell #
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Zorachus said:
Guess I have to do from PC, the web page on the phone does not show my account just basics how to setup voice.
And the app on this phone, under settings only lists this cell #
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Yes, you have to hook your number onto Google Voice via the website. It will usually entail your GV number calling your actual number and you pressing two buttons on the phone and then it will be connected.. Always how it's been on Verizon
joshnichols189 said:
Yes, you have to hook your number onto Google Voice via the website. It will usually entail your GV number calling your actual number and you pressing two buttons on the phone and then it will be connected.. Always how it's been on Verizon
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Thanks for the help, I still had it set to Sprint as my carrier in the settings webpage, had to change that, and that dial a special #. It should setup now ?
Does anyone else have any problems setting up with att?
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I usually have trouble with my phone saying things aren't working, even though everything is fine.
What specific problem are you experiencing?
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Nope. What issues are you having?
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Nope. What issues are you having?
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Google Voice cant pull my att data and all that it just wont allow me to use voice as a voice mail option, so im reflashing, and stuck with my horrible issue of rooting :/ lol got it last time, just got to keep working at it this time
Ah, I never use it for voicemail anyway so I might not be much help.
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Test the voicemail even if it says it failed. Mine never says it succeeds, but it works. I use Google Voice exclusively for calls.
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:/ well i reflashed and got the teathering option now, but still no luck on the Google Voice :/
Call Settings Error
Could not retrieve and save current forwarding number settings. Switch to new provider anyway?
Yes-
Call Settings updating.
Call Settings Error
Forwarding number change unsuccessful. Please contact your carrier if this problem persists.
so should i go to ATT and see what they say or is there a fix i can do for this?
Try going into Google Voice on your computer and checking out the settings. There is a code you can use to deactivate and reactivate the voicemail feature.
When it fails to set forwarding number, is this in the automatic setup or were you manually forwarding in your settings?
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I had same trouble with voicemail. I called to att to deactivate carrier voicemail. They sad it's already expired??? I know I have att voicemail and it's active. So no help from support. I changed manually forwarding numbers to gvoice number. And voicemail number to gvoice. And everything working for me now.
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Mista Panda said:
Google Voice cant pull my att data and all that it just wont allow me to use voice as a voice mail option, so im reflashing, and stuck with my horrible issue of rooting :/ lol got it last time, just got to keep working at it this time
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you may have to just set up manual call forwarding to set up google voicemail.
*004*your number#
example; *004*1 212 660 2245# (no spaces)
JaredP said:
Try going into Google Voice on your computer and checking out the settings. There is a code you can use to deactivate and reactivate the voicemail feature.
When it fails to set forwarding number, is this in the automatic setup or were you manually forwarding in your settings?
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amosconf said:
you may have to just set up manual call forwarding to set up google voicemail.
*004*your number#
example; *004*1 212 660 2245# (no spaces)
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This seemed to have fixed my problem for now, i dont get very many calls so ill have to keep calling myself to test it.
Thanks guys!
I've used Google voice for years, but last week I accidentally set up the AT&T voicemail password and since then I can't get Google voice to take over again.
Would I need to contact AT&T about disabling their voicemail service?
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Dream Reality Syndrome said:
I've used Google voice for years, but last week I accidentally set up the AT&T voicemail password and since then I can't get Google voice to take over again.
Would I need to contact AT&T about disabling their voicemail service?
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Go to the dialer and type
**004*15551234567#
Change the 15551234567 to your google voice number.
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Go to the dialer and type
**004*15551234567#
Change the 15551234567 to your google voice number.
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Thanks a bunch! I had the same problem and this fixed it right up.
Alternatively (although not as easy), you can go into the Call settings, Additional settings, and then the Call forwarding settings and set up the Google Voice number there.
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CapnPez said:
Thanks a bunch! I had the same problem and this fixed it right up.
Alternatively (although not as easy), you can go into the Call settings, Additional settings, and then the Call forwarding settings and set up the Google Voice number there.
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I tried your method yesterday but whenever I'd call myself from another number, I'd hear a short message n the call would end... Idk if this is the app, the service or at&t at fault
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Howdy,
I just switched to T-Mobile today with a new G3 and ported over from Verizon.
I am having a problem getting the visual voicemail to work. when I try to use it, I get a unable to communicate with server error. This was happening on my wife's LG G3 too, I setup my regular voicemail just fine.
Anyone else having this problem? Or do you think it could be something to do with the porting process (everything seems to have ported fine)
Or any other suggestions (besides resetting my phone, I will try that last, but would like to not have to set up everything again)
Thanks!
Use Google voice way better
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Dxtra said:
Use Google voice way better
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How are you using google voice? On my handset, I have it all set up as I should, but the "Voicemail Provider" option within call settings is greyed out, I cannot change that to google voice.
sanchez said:
How are you using google voice? On my handset, I have it all set up as I should, but the "Voicemail Provider" option within call settings is greyed out, I cannot change that to google voice.
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Go to the Google voice website from a desktop. Set it up there first
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Dxtra said:
Go to the Google voice website from a desktop. Set it up there first
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That's been done, still showing my carrier's VM on device.
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That's been done, still showing my carrier's VM on device.
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Keyword there is "showing."
It's Google Voice. Call your phone from a different phone to confirm and you should hear your Google Voice greeting.
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Ryan57ford said:
Howdy,
I just switched to T-Mobile today with a new G3 and ported over from Verizon.
I am having a problem getting the visual voicemail to work. when I try to use it, I get a unable to communicate with server error. This was happening on my wife's LG G3 too, I setup my regular voicemail just fine.
Anyone else having this problem? Or do you think it could be something to do with the porting process (everything seems to have ported fine)
Or any other suggestions (besides resetting my phone, I will try that last, but would like to not have to set up everything again)
Thanks!
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Just call T-mobile and they will set it up.
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Just call T-mobile and they will set it up.
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Thanks, I had done that this morning and he got it all figured out. Thanks for the help
Ryan57ford said:
Thanks, I had done that this morning and he got it all figured out. Thanks for the help
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NP!
You can also call T-Mobile and have them do the following:
--Disable Voicemail on your line
--Setup the forwarding number to be your Google Voice number
You can also setup the forwarding yourself the be the Google Voice number. After doing this, even if I don't install GV after a flash, the calls still go to GV voicemail and whatnot.