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[Q] Google Voice

Anyone else here using Google Voice? And I don't just mean for the voicemail part. I just set up a number online with them and I'm considering dropping my unlimited SMS with VZW and using the Google voice SMS instead.
I'm just curious to see if anyone else has tried this? The number I got is the same last four as my current one, but the prefix is different, so that's not too bad. I figure I could drop my bill almost $30 by no longer using VZW's SMS service.

This is one of the first reasons why Android interested me. I've never paid for txt messages & never will.
Limitations:
1. You can't send an email-to-txt to a GV number
2. You can't receive MMS
3. You can't send txts to short numbers (like "Text REDCROSS to 90999")
Unless those features are worth $360/year, I think it's an easy decision...

Been using GV as my primary number for over a year now. My most recent VZW bill shows 0 text usage even though any of my friends would tell you that we exchange tons of texts
The biggest shortcoming is the lack of MMS support. If your friends aren't in the habit of sending you picture messages though (my circle just uses email), then it's a non-issue.
It's also great that using the Local Google Voice Settings Plugin with Tasker allows me to tweak GV call forwarding on the fly. Call me while I'm at work and you'll hit my desk phone. Call me in the evenings and you'll hit my cell.

Ok everything sounds pretty good to me then, the lack of MMS support is kinda weak though, I do that pretty frequently. I was considering just straight porting my number to them, but then I decided it wouldn't be worth it with my ETF. I'll give it a shot though with email instead of MMS, with Androids and all the options to share media, I'm sure I could live without it.

Afterthought: next question about GV, anyone have a way to integrate the incredible's messaging app with the SMS of GV? Mostly because I like how I have my widgets set up and would like to continue to use them. And secondly because GV isn't the most aesthetically pleasing to me at the moment

Well, you can choose to have your GV# forward text messages to your cell#. That way you could still use your stock messaging app/widget. The problem with that approach is that people's numbers won't come through looking like their number. Instead, you'll see another number that GV is essentially using as a proxy.
Before I had an Android device, I had my contacts set-up to take this into acct. So Johnny Smith might have phone number 444-555-6767, but when he called or texted my GV#, my phone would show incoming from 999-111-2323. I would store both the regular number and the 'proxy' number into someone's contact.
Your life will be a lot easier if you just use the GV app/widget. I'll take functionality over aesthetics any day, but that's your call.

But the problem with forwarding the messages to my current carriers number is that it defeats the purpose of dropping the unlimited texting. I'll give it a shot, I future dated the change on my online account to start next billing cycle. Should give everyone enough time to take down my GV number. Thanks for the help guys! Anyone else that has something to add whether they're pros/cons please let me know.

Hypcrsy said:
But the problem with forwarding the messages to my current carriers number is that it defeats the purpose of dropping the unlimited texting.
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Indeed. But you asked how to use the stock messaging app with Google Voice. That's how.
No stock messaging system is going to integrate with Google Voice while also keeping your text usage at 0. Your phone doesn't 'think' it's receiving SMS. An SMS app isn't going to 'see' the GV text (unless you have it set to forward to your existing #)

I was actually thinking about this the other day....interesting responses, thanks guys

One thing great that has gone unmentioned is the browser accessibility of google voice....phone issues? Can text anywhere you can get internet via browser. I've used that a fair amount. The way the number can be routed to other phones is always a useful thing as well. I like not being attached to my physical phone numbers anymore.

I just got a google voice account the other day. I am still trying to figure out if I like it. So far it is pretty good. The voice to text is not that accurate yet but I hear that it improves over time. I have not given it out to people yet so not sure how it will work once I do that.
Thanks for the info...
SoBBie

I use GV as a business line. Complete with a business VM message. I love the fact u can screen the VM live then chime in if u wana talk. MMS is the only reason I will not use ot as a vzw replacement #.... Other wise I use it daily.
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byrong said:
Indeed. But you asked how to use the stock messaging app with Google Voice. That's how.
No stock messaging system is going to integrate with Google Voice while also keeping your text usage at 0. Your phone doesn't 'think' it's receiving SMS. An SMS app isn't going to 'see' the GV text (unless you have it set to forward to your existing #)
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So if I have fowared on, will the phone company still charge for the txt message from my GV?
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that's correct, you will be charged if you have texts forwarded to your carrier phone #. Think of the google voice app on phone as a chat interface that is linked to a phone #. I have also thought as mentioned it's not the prettiest app...but there are some themed versions out there to be sure.

2faroffroad said:
So if I have fowared on, will the phone company still charge for the txt message from my GV?
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Yes. If you have forwarding on, your phone treats it the same as receiving a regular text, since Google is forwarding a regular text to your Verizon phone #

I just use it to see how transcribing works. It is funny on many people but it usually gets the numbers right, which is awesome

I am with you 100% on the transcription - it is hilarious. It has no idea in the world what my wife is saying - 1 in 10 words right, I would guess! I only keep it on for the entertainment value.

So far I'm pretty happy with it. It does have those neat screening features for incoming calls. One weird thing I got was a voicemail recording of the phone ringing and my mom picking up and going "hello? hello?" Hopefully bugs like that don't happen too often. The one thing I will miss is the MMS ability, but hey, I have a Droid Incredible, there are many ways around that.
As for the themed versions of GV, can you point me in the right direction? I'd like like to see what I can find. Thanks again for all the responses, definitely made the decision a lot easier for me.
The best part of GV thus far is that I dropped my bill almost $30 a month. Sprint can suck it with there $69 simply everything plan....mine is Simply Unlimited Everything for $55 a month.
EDIT: Nevermind I found some solid looking themed GV inboxes. Thanks again everyone for responding!

[Q] Google Voice MMS for Verizon?

I know Google Voice for Sprint is now supporting MMS...is there somewhere that people have unleashed this same power on the Verizon network?
Thanks in advance!

I believe so. My girlfriend received an mms through her email when someone sent it to her google voice number.
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kangxi said:
I believe so. My girlfriend received an mms through her email when someone sent it to her google voice number.
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I heard you had to have text to email turned on for that. Can anyone confirm this? I'd rather not have my mailbox receiving tons of emails just to receive a few MMS.

So no knowledge of a difference in the Sprint version of Google Voice that enables the MMS to come through?
Sort of how the Blackboard app is only for Sprint, but a change was made that enabled it on all carriers?

I received one the other day, it sends a text then emails the text/picture to you.
EDIT: Also, I dont have email or anything turned on, it just forwards the email to you since the app doesn't support it yet.

VinceT3 said:
I received one the other day, it sends a text then emails the text/picture to you.
EDIT: Also, I dont have email or anything turned on, it just forwards the email to you since the app doesn't support it yet.
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Any idea how long it took to receive it? I had a friend text me twice with pictures attached around 2.5 hours ago and still nothing in my google voice inbox, my Gmail, or my text messages
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It doesn't matter if you are on Sprint... it matters if the picture sender is on Sprint.
You will only get the picture forwarded to your email if the picture sender is on Sprint, regardless of what you are on. So the person who sent kangxi's girlfriend a picture is on Sprint. Same with the person who sent VinceT3 a picture.

This is disappointing. I cannot abide paying for text and data plans. Maybe if I decide to move to VZW I will finally break down and get FB or Google+ and use those for "MMS" texts.

I know whenever I get a text via Google Voice it shows up in my Handcent SMS app. Do you want me to do some digging and see what my settings are? Or am I missing the point?
Edit: oh I see now, your talking about MMS not SMS, sorry I guess I can't read and comprehend right now. It must be getting late for me lol.

downsay said:
So no knowledge of a difference in the Sprint version of Google Voice that enables the MMS to come through?
Sort of how the Blackboard app is only for Sprint, but a change was made that enabled it on all carriers?
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Sprints MMS for Google voice is different because you merge your Google voice account into your mobile account.
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so if i were to port my gv number in to verizon, does that mean i wouldnt be able to send mms?

chnky18 said:
so if i were to port my gv number in to verizon, does that mean i wouldnt be able to send mms?
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Not from the GV number. You could from the new reassigned VZW number.

well that sucks i was trying to avoid using any other kind of number..maybe i should reconsider keeping my old number

Rumor is they are working with Verizon on gv mms support but for now its only sprint as mentioned. The hack is indeed to fwd gv copies to email as a way to get the mms content.
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One thing that needs to be mentioned about how Sprint and GV integrated is that you only have one number. I haven't heard about Sprint members getting MMS when they have a different GV number than their cell #. Remember how this works. If you have 2 numbers then you send and receive MMS from the actual carrier number. On Sprint once you "integrate" your Sprint number, there is only one number being shared. There is no forwarding from one number to another. So when someone sends a MMS it falls off GV and going right to the same number on the cell. I am pretty sure there is more to it. But in simple terms, there is only 1 number being shared on Sprint and GV. If that makes sense.
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chnky18 said:
well that sucks i was trying to avoid using any other kind of number..maybe i should reconsider keeping my old number
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Well known. GV has never supported MMS except on Sprint "integrated Google Voice" accounts.

martonikaj said:
Well known. GV has never supported MMS except on Sprint "integrated Google Voice" accounts.
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uh, it's one way but it does work with verizon.
you can get MMS (and it gets emailed), but not send. Not sure when the send parts coming but it's more people being sticklers for how they want to send it(who needs it as a text message, truly?)

You will only be able to "see" it as a fowarded email if it has been sent FROM a sprint subscriber. http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-steps-towards-mms-support.html And yes if you are on sprint yourself and have chosen to INTEGRATE your sprint and GV #, MMS are recieved like normal on your stock native messaging app, not in the GV app.

Call blocker apps.

Hello all
I'm looking for an app that will block all calls. I use my phone to record lectures, and I would like to block ALL incoming calls, but still receive texts messages (this is why airplane mode is not an option).
I've seen many apps that allow you to block specific numbers, but I'm looking for something that will block all calls, regardless of the number.
Thanks!

Change to google voice and set a quiet time.

Bielinsk said:
Change to google voice and set a quiet time.
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Changing to Google Voice isn't an option for me, but thanks for the reply.
I'm looking for a specific app.

Silent mode works for me. I remember seeing an app that did this, I'll have to look around.

phatmanxxl said:
Silent mode works for me.
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The problem is that I use my phone to record lectures, so anytime someone would call, the recording would get interrupted.
I easily solved this problem by putting it in airplane mode, but I would still like to receive texts (although I should probably be paying more attention )

I hear ya, someone always calls when Im recording a video, I think google voice is the only solution, I know you said its not an option. An app would just reject the call but it will still ring for a split second and interupt your recording. Google voice blocks the call on the carrier level before it reaches the phone itself.

bjb_nyj101 said:
The problem is that I use my phone to record lectures, so anytime someone would call, the recording would get interrupted.
I easily solved this problem by putting it in airplane mode, but I would still like to receive texts (although I should probably be paying more attention )
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You can use airplane mode and text from voice using wifi.
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revamper said:
You can use airplane mode and text from voice using wifi.
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Google Voice isn't an option for him.

phatmanxxl said:
I hear ya, someone always calls when Im recording a video, I think google voice is the only solution, I know you said its not an option. An app would just reject the call but it will still ring for a split second and interupt your recording. Google voice blocks the call on the carrier level before it reaches the phone itself.
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Ahh... I see. Thanks. I was hoping there was an app that wouldn't pick up the call altogether.

May I ask why Google voice isn't an option for you OP?
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revamper said:
May I ask why Google voice isn't an option for you OP?
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Sure. Well I use Google Voice for voicemail and texting. Pretty much everyone that I communicate with frequently has my google voice number because sometimes I text from it (if I'm in a building with poor reception but has wifi, etc).
But the problem is that I don't particularly like the Google Voice app for texting, and I would prefer to have people text my main #. I think mostly I'm afraid that people would get confused (sad, I know) as to which number to call, which to text?
I wouldn't want people texting my Google Voice number if I hadn't texted them first from it. I prefer the built in messaging app.
I think I need to do more research on GV, to be honest.
Another reason I haven't ported my number over to Voice is because it's tied in with work... Can I port and keep the same number? What functionality do I lose? (if any). Could I still use the stock messaging app for texts, or do I have to use the Voice app?
I have a few more question for you guys
In my current position, without complete number porting to Voice
What would happen if someone called my my GV number? Does it go straight to voicemail? Does it ring my phone?
I apologize for all the questions, but I'm just realizing that I don't understand Google Voice as well as I thought I did

bjb_nyj101 said:
Hello all
I'm looking for an app that will block all calls. I use my phone to record lectures, and I would like to block ALL incoming calls, but still receive texts messages (this is why airplane mode is not an option).
I've seen many apps that allow you to block specific numbers, but I'm looking for something that will block all calls, regardless of the number.
Thanks!
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extreme call blocker, best ever.
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bjb_nyj101 said:
Sure. Well I use Google Voice for voicemail and texting. Pretty much everyone that I communicate with frequently has my google voice number because sometimes I text from it (if I'm in a building with poor reception but has wifi, etc).
But the problem is that I don't particularly like the Google Voice app for texting, and I would prefer to have people text my main #. I think mostly I'm afraid that people would get confused (sad, I know) as to which number to call, which to text?
I wouldn't want people texting my Google Voice number if I hadn't texted them first from it. I prefer the built in messaging app.
I think I need to do more research on GV, to be honest.
Another reason I haven't ported my number over to Voice is because it's tied in with work... Can I port and keep the same number? What functionality do I lose? (if any). Could I still use the stock messaging app for texts, or do I have to use the Voice app?
I have a few more question for you guys
In my current position, without complete number porting to Voice
What would happen if someone called my my GV number? Does it go straight to voicemail? Does it ring my phone?
I apologize for all the questions, but I'm just realizing that I don't understand Google Voice as well as I thought I did
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You can use your sprint number for everything, you can use both the stock app and voice app for texting, and all activity from your voice number well be forwarded to your sprint number. The only drawback is that you will have to use your sprint number for everything.
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hayabusa1300cc said:
extreme call blocker, best ever.
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Extreme call blocker can not block "unknown" or "un-named" callers.

Call and Message blocker by Lucky Dog should work for you. I think their is a free version, give it a try. I have used it to block calls, it just gives a notification rather than interrupting anything your currently doing.

how about using call forwarding "all calls" that way no calls would ring thru but you could still get texts. I'm talking about the same way you call forward "conditional forwarding" but for all calls. example. *28914348103 is the number you dial when setting up an app called better youmail except that is for "conditional call forward" (so it will forward only after a "no answer" condition. There is a "forward all calls" code but I'm just not sure of it. Check with your carrier and see what their codes are.

jayharper08 said:
Root call blocker is the best I've found.
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I think so also, I been using RCB for sometime, and i was looking to see if it would help.
Lets see, you could set the "black list" on a profile called lets say "school" and have:
All from contact
All not in contact
Private and withheld numbers
then have only the "calls" rejected/block from the list but let the "sms" still go thru from the list in the "Default blocking methods".

Hardcorp said:
Extreme call blocker can not block "unknown" or "un-named" callers.
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[Q] International SMS via Wi-Fi?

Sorry, but I am new to Android, and my google GN does not even get here until tomorrow. I was wondering what is the best app that allows you to text via wi-fi, and if so, does it work for international numbers? For example, in Windows or on iPad, I believe that you can do this via Skype, but does this also work on the Android version of Skype, or is there another app that is a better choice? I think Google Voice may do this as well.
I was originally looking for Prepaid plans that offer this, but Straight Talk currently does not, and their $45 plan appears to be the best one going, as I need more than 100 minutes of talk time per month. I know that Simple Mobile offers free International texting, but the reality is that in most instances where I would need to use this, I would be in an area where I could have Wi-Fi access.
Thanks for any help or insight.

If you use Google Voice, that number should be able to text any number for free over just data (not over standard SMS protocol).

Thanks - I just Googled this topic and added GV to my post - my current Sprint TP2 does not have that capability, and as I noted, my GN gets here tomorrow.

CYoung234 said:
Thanks - I just Googled this topic and added GV to my post - my current Sprint TP2 does not have that capability, and as I noted, my GN gets here tomorrow.
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I don't get what you're saying... Google Voice lets you SMS with a new number (or current number if you port it in) and text over data (phone or PC) with that number. Doesn't matter what phone you have.

martonikaj said:
I don't get what you're saying... Google Voice lets you SMS with a new number (or current number if you port it in) and text over data (phone or PC) with that number. Doesn't matter what phone you have.
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. My old phone (HTC TP2) on Sprint was WinMo - there is no Google Voice App for WinMo, and my Sprint number was a corporate number, and Sprints GV integration does not work with corporate numbers. So, for me, I am trying to cut down to one number for everything anyhow, so using GV for SMS and having my GV number show up is ideal anyhow.

CYoung234 said:
Sorry, I should have been more clear. My old phone (HTC TP2) on Sprint was WinMo - there is no Google Voice App for WinMo, and my Sprint number was a corporate number, and Sprints GV integration does not work with corporate numbers. So, for me, I am trying to cut down to one number for everything anyhow, so using GV for SMS and having my GV number show up is ideal anyhow.
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You don't have to have Sprint integration with GV to use GV. You can port your number directly, or have another number just for int'l texting.

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You don't have to have Sprint integration with GV to use GV. You can port your number directly, or have another number just for int'l texting.
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That is true on Android or IOS, but not on Windows Mobile. There used to be a 3rd party Google Voice App (iDialer, I think), but it is not supported or available anymore. I just came across another one on xda called Google Visual Voice that I am going to try out, but it is sort of a moot issue at this point as I will be on Android with a new Google Galaxy Nexus tomorrow...

CYoung234 said:
That is true on Android or IOS, but not on Windows Mobile. There used to be a 3rd party Google Voice App (iDialer, I think), but it is not supported or available anymore. I just came across another one on xda called Google Visual Voice that I am going to try out, but it is sort of a moot issue at this point as I will be on Android with a new Google Galaxy Nexus tomorrow...
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No, you're not understanding me. You can have Google Voice and a dumbphone if you want. You don't even have to have a phone. You can text from the browser.

martonikaj said:
No, you're not understanding me. You can have Google Voice and a dumbphone if you want. You don't even have to have a phone. You can text from the browser.
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Sorry - you are absolutely right. I was too focused on getting something a little better integrated than that. Thanks for being patient.

CYoung234 said:
Sorry - you are absolutely right. I was too focused on getting something a little better integrated than that. Thanks for being patient.
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Well it completely integrates when you get your Nexus.

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Well it completely integrates when you get your Nexus.
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Okay, so I have had my GN for about 5 days now, on Simple Mobile, which supports international texting, but the data side is pretty slow (I have the $40 3G service right now). So, I decided to test Google Voice to text via the browser, and guess what? They do not support international texting. So, I will need to look for another way to do this using the data plan and not SMS as a regular phone function. I will do some more searching, but does anybody have a suggestion in the meantime? Thanks.
UPDATE: Looks like Skype will work, have a test text out right now, will see if I get a response.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Yes, Skype works. Not the most elegant solution, but it does work. Ideally I would like to end up with a single messaging app, like Google SMS that would work internationally, but we will see.

Question Help with Google Voice (Voicemail) on this device

This used to work well on past devices but um not so much anymore lol.
All I'm looking to do is have Google Voice pick up my voicemails. I'm on Verizon and the part I'm not fully understanding is do I need a Google phone number to complete this action?
This used to work with just my basic cell phone number.
Any help would be appreciated

I honestly don't know the question to this, but I suspect people have to call you using your Google Voice phone number in order to be able to leave a voicemail. If you've signed up for Google Voice, then you have a Google Voice number, whether you're using it (or giving it out to others) or not.
It used to be you could select Google Voice as the voicemail provider in the Google Phone app. Then, several years ago when the Voice app v5 came out, I found we had to use a workaround to still be able to select Google Voice as the voicemail provider. At the time, you had to install the old Voice app v4.7, which you could then set up (sign into) and then select Voice as your voicemail provider, then you could upgrade the Voice app. As long as you never manually selected anything differently, the Phone app would visually show that nothing was your voicemail provider, but Voice would remain it.
Eventually, I found that I could no longer sign into the v4.7 Voice app on fresh setups and new devices, so it became impossible to set Voice as the voicemail app at all.
I know people still leave me voicemails successfully without this workaround, but I've given my Google Voice phone number out as my preferred number for the 11-12 years I've used Google Voice.
I'm always surprised Google doesn't kill Voice. I think they're waiting until everyone gets completely comfortable that they're not going to get rid of it, and then hit us when we least suspect.

roirraW edor ehT said:
I honestly don't know the question to this, but I suspect people have to call you using your Google Voice phone number in order to be able to leave a voicemail. If you've signed up for Google Voice, then you have a Google Voice number, whether you're using it (or giving it out to others) or not.
It used to be you could select Google Voice as the voicemail provider in the Google Phone app. Then, several years ago when the Voice app v5 came out, I found we had to use a workaround to still be able to select Google Voice as the voicemail provider. At the time, you had to install the old Voice app v4.7, which you could then set up (sign into) and then select Voice as your voicemail provider, then you could upgrade the Voice app. As long as you never manually selected anything differently, the Phone app would visually show that nothing was your voicemail provider, but Voice would remain it.
Eventually, I found that I could no longer sign into the v4.7 Voice app on fresh setups and new devices, so it became impossible to set Voice as the voicemail app at all.
I know people still leave me voicemails successfully without this workaround, but I've given my Google Voice phone number out as my preferred number for the 11-12 years I've used Google Voice.
I'm always surprised Google doesn't kill Voice. I think they're waiting until everyone gets completely comfortable that they're not going to get rid of it, and then hit us when we least suspect.
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I thought it was dead years ago when I couldn't get it working, but reviews show some people are having success with it.
From what I gather, I got to get a Google number. Set up a voicemail. Dial *72 (or something) with the new Google voice number to have calls forward from my cell phone to the Google number for it to go to G voice voicemail.
Technically this is a lot of work just to get a transcript of what's being said but that's the thing I miss the most

Hand76 said:
I thought it was dead years ago when I couldn't get it working, but reviews show some people are having success with it.
From what I gather, I got to get a Google number.
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I'm a little confused. If you already have signed up for Google Voice, then you have a Google Voice phone number. On a computer or in Chrome on the phone, when you visit https://voice.google.com/, do you see your Google Voice phone number on the right? I've circled it in red near the top right where mine is displayed.
If you have the Google Voice website's window too small it won't show the right-hand side information, at least by default. You can also click the Gear icon at the top right above where your Google Voice phone number is displayed to set up Voicemail options. I used to use a personalized voicemail message, but now I use a default that Google provides since I have so many SPAM calls and I don't want it to give my name to them - although the Phone app automatically handles most SPAM for me, I'm including phone calls that I just don't want and lumping them in with calling them SPAM too.
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Hand76 said:
Set up a voicemail. Dial *72 (or something) with the new Google voice number to have calls forward from my cell phone to the Google number for it to go to G voice voicemail.
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I don't remember about this part. I might have, but since I don't experiment with flashing ROMs, or factory reset for any other reason, I just don't have to set mine up often enough to remember. I know it tells you what you need to do, but you could achieve the same thing if you're already signed up for Google Voice by wiping the Voice app's data and cache, launching it, and setting it up from scratch.
Hand76 said:
Technically this is a lot of work just to get a transcript of what's being said but that's the thing I miss the most
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It's always been well worth it for me. I can't tell you the last time I've actually listened to a voicemail - except for some unwanted calls, just verifying the voicemail was blank since there was no transcription. I also have Google Voice email me the transcription as well.
I'm sure that Google's improved their transcription ability, too, as it used to be that I only had one or two particular family members who spoke more slowly, whose voicemails would be transcribed more accurately, but now even some others who didn't use to be, are more accurate now.
I mostly use Google Voice to be able to text from my computer. I know I can set Google Messages up to be able to text from my computer or use Microsoft's Your Phone, or whatever they're calling it now, to do the same I think, but I just prefer using Google Voice since I don't have to do any special setup in Windows for it or have any additional software running.

roirraW edor ehT said:
I'm a little confused. If you already have signed up for Google Voice, then you have a Google Voice phone number. On a computer or in Chrome on the phone, when you visit https://voice.google.com/, do you see your Google Voice phone number on the right? I've circled it in red near the top right where mine is displayed.
If you have the Google Voice website's window too small it won't show the right-hand side information, at least by default. You can also click the Gear icon at the top right above where your Google Voice phone number is displayed to set up Voicemail options. I used to use a personalized voicemail message, but now I use a default that Google provides since I have so many SPAM calls and I don't want it to give my name to them - although the Phone app automatically handles most SPAM for me, I'm including phone calls that I just don't want and lumping them in with calling them SPAM too.
I don't remember about this part. I might have, but since I don't experiment with flashing ROMs, or factory reset for any other reason, I just don't have to set mine up often enough to remember. I know it tells you what you need to do, but you could achieve the same thing if you're already signed up for Google Voice by wiping the Voice app's data and cache, launching it, and setting it up from scratch.
It's always been well worth it for me. I can't tell you the last time I've actually listened to a voicemail - except for some unwanted calls, just verifying the voicemail was blank since there was no transcription. I also have Google Voice email me the transcription as well.
I'm sure that Google's improved their transcription ability, too, as it used to be that I only had one or two particular family members who spoke more slowly, whose voicemails would be transcribed more accurately, but now even some others who didn't use to be, are more accurate now.
I mostly use Google Voice to be able to text from my computer. I know I can set Google Messages up to be able to text from my computer or use Microsoft's Your Phone, or whatever they're calling it now, to do the same I think, but I just prefer using Google Voice since I don't have to do any special setup in Windows for it or have any additional software running.
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Nope no number. It gives me the option to request one. No problem. I just didn't need to do that in the past for this to work.
I see Verizon also offers visual voicemail. I can turn that on in phone settings but I can't find a Verizon Visual Voicemail app.
I don't know where the transcripts would be stored. I hope it's not on that stupid My Verizon app

The only number it shows linked to my Google voice account is my cell number. But that by itself does nothing. I wish after 3-4 rings In could just have Google voice take over. But that's not happening. Like you I used TB in the past to backup and restore so I don't remember what the proper procedure was either but I'm pretty sure it's changed

Hand76 said:
Nope no number. It gives me the option to request one. No problem. I just didn't need to do that in the past for this to work.
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I see, thanks. I guess it's also been too long for me to remember that you could get Google Voice without a GV phone number.
Hand76 said:
I see Verizon also offers visual voicemail. I can turn that on in phone settings but I can't find a Verizon Visual Voicemail app.
I don't know where the transcripts would be stored. I hope it's not on that stupid My Verizon app
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^ I was just about to suggest the My Verizon app, but it also has been 5-6 years since I've used Verizon and I never used their Visual Voicemail. I have no idea if this Verizon Visual Voicemail FAQ is up to date. They say just use the app without telling where you get it from, so they assume it's already on the phone I guess:
How do I use Visual Voicemail on Android?​
To use Visual Voicemail on your Android phone, open the Visual Voicemail app to view a list of your voicemails. You can play, delete and manage them in any order. If you would like to be able to read a transcription of each message on Android, subscribe to Premium Visual Voicemail.
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Maybe this Verizon page will help since it has a "Get it now" button. I wouldn't hold my breath, though. I like keeping away from carrier-specific solutions, although in your case, if phone calls to your real cell number don't go to Google Voice voicemail even after you get a GV # and do any optional setup, then I suppose it will be easiest on everyone to use Verizon's solution unless you find it just doesn't work that well. I know others have sworn by it, from what I read over the years on XDA, but I swore by my 2008 Verizon flip phone's GPS service, which worked great for my purposes at the time.
Hand76 said:
The only number it shows linked to my Google voice account is my cell number. But that by itself does nothing. I wish after 3-4 rings In could just have Google voice take over. But that's not happening. Like you I used TB in the past to backup and restore so I don't remember what the proper procedure was either but I'm pretty sure it's changed
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Hopefully, I'm wrong and after you further setup GV the calls to your regular # go to GV voicemail, although it won't surprise me if that's not the case. So much changes with Google constantly, it's impossible to stay on top of every change that affects us - I deal with that at my work where we use Google for everything, and our small department deals with them much more than the average person at the company.

Well I think I'm up and running. Requested a Google voice number. Dialed *71 with the new number (for Verizon)
Google Voice picking up voicemails ever since.
Thanks Roirraw