I upgraded from a LG G2X which had T-mobiles proprietary Wifi Calling app.
Any alternatives out there for wifi calling?
There are quite a few alternatives in the play store. Wicall is one and there is Pinger and a few others that I can't remember. Search wifi on Google play and you'll find one that suits your needs.
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Talkatone and GroveIP are popular
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Vonage works well
I use NetTalk.. but it calls with a Miami number.. lol no long distance charges incurred to the recipient at least..
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Of the software available such as qik, google chat, skype video and a bunch others, which have you found to work best with the epic 4g?
Also, for any suggestions, please let me know if you're using Gingerbread or ICS. I'm running Gingerbread myself.
Skype works pretty good for me. Haven't tried Gtalk video yet. Qik sucked.
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Google video and skype r both good. As long as u have a good data signal. Either 4g or wifi.
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Qik has been the best for me. It is made by Skype. Only real difference I saw between the two outs Skype forces you to chat in landscape mode which I hate.
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Hello everyone,
Just wanted to share an alternative to tablet talk which lets you send SMS using your tablet in sync with the phone.
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Tablet talk lets you call as well, whereas this doesn't. Also tablet talk offers bluetooth connection whereas this only uses wifi. But hey it's free rather than paying for tablet talk so that's always a good thing
Thanks if it helps
Worked good when I first installed it, but after leaving the house (both devices losing wifi) and returning, they simply search for each other endlessly, telling me to connect to the same wifi (which they are).
I tried deleting the pairing and closing and re-opening the app on both devices, but now they just refuse to see each other. Last resort I suppose is to clear data and reinstall both.
Nexus 7 4.1.2 running pa dark
Galaxy nexus 4.1.1 running affinity and franco
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i prefer mysms, it works great on my nexus 7 and hox
The best app ive seen for this is CloudSMS. The dev had a thread on xda and is extremely responsive. Hes very quick with updates as well.
The app is 99ยข. Small price to pay though.
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I love tablet talk, but I have some thing else I would like. The one thing I would love is for an app where I can actually call through a bluetooth connection to my phone. Tablet talk allows you to initiate the call,but you can't hear/talk through the tablet. I have a portable charger for my phone so I just keep it plugged in all day with wifi tethering on, and it connected to my tablet with bluetooth. The N7 can hold its power all day and its big screen and fast processor makes it a great device. But the only problem is, is when I get a text, I use my N7, when I need to look something up, I use my N7, but when I need to take/make a call, I have to pull out my phone. I would love to be able to do it all with my N7.
Anyone up for the challenge? I think a lot of people would get this app.
Tablet talk allows you to have a blue tooth headset connected so you can make calls from the tablet and have it come through the headset.
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Kearkan said:
Tablet talk allows you to have a blue tooth headset connected so you can make calls from the tablet and have it come through the headset.
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That's not what I want. I hate Bluetooth headsets.
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GROOVE IP works great for me Bro you might can try it I have it with a combination with GOOGLE VOICE and it works for me with BT and just coming out of my NEXUS 7 but I will tell you Bro you will have to play around with the settings in GROOVE IP because of echo but once you get that figured out you will be straight GOD BLESS YOU BRO if you need any help just hit me up by the way I'm totally stock not rooted or anything and on 4.2 with a 16gigger again GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. FORGOT TO MENTION I ALSO HAVE GOOGLE TALK
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Tablet Talk does not output audio to a headset connected via Bluetooth to the N7, but will if the headset is connected to the phone.
Limitation of Android outputting audio on the tablet according to the creator of Tablet Talk...
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clay347 said:
GROOVE IP works great for me Bro you might can try it I have it with a combination with GOOGLE VOICE and it works for me with BT and just coming out of my NEXUS 7 but I will tell you Bro you will have to play around with the settings in GROOVE IP because of echo but once you get that figured out you will be straight GOD BLESS YOU BRO if you need any help just hit me up by the way I'm totally stock not rooted or anything and on 4.2 with a 16gigger again GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. FORGOT TO MENTION I ALSO HAVE GOOGLE TALK
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What is with the way you talk? This is some odd form of english that makes very little sense.
...Groove IP (free)
...what I think that fellow is trying to say (in some abstract, Ebonics, web-geeky sorta-way) is that Groove IP is the way to go. There is a free version (with ads) in Google Play; this is what I use.
However, with Groove IP, you'll need a Google Voice number (i.e., Google.com/voice).
Just get yourself a number and then log into Groove IP with your Gmail address and you're good to go!
You almost don't need a cellular phone, anymore; just wi-fi!
P.S., People in the comments in Google play moan that they can't text in Groove IP; although you can't make calls in Google Voice, you can text through their app.
Well to you guys with a IQ that registers 1million GROOVE IP +GOOGLE VOICE +GOOGLE TALK =HOME MADE PHABLET LoL ha ha ha like I said it works for me Bro GOD BLESS YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!
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I guess I'll just do it this way, I was worried that Android Limitations (I thought we didnt have those damn things anymore, ) would stop this from working, but I do have a Google Voice number and my N7 is always connected to the internet, so I will do this.
...so, how'd it go?
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I guess I'll just do it this way, I was worried that Android Limitations (I thought we didnt have those damn things anymore, ) would stop this from working, but I do have a Google Voice number and my N7 is always connected to the internet, so I will do this.
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Yeah Bro sorry for my lingo LoL ha ha ha I can see how you where like WTF but anyway I really hope you get it working for your self take care and GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Just wondering what a good video chat app like facetime for android?
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I've tried Gtalk, pretty decent, haven't tried any other apps, but people mentioned Tango works well too.
yahoo chat works on this phone.
gtalk/Google hangout works pretty well.. There's Skype obviously.. The usual tango..
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I use Gtalk/Google hangout and tango. I like Google hangout because I can video chat more than one person at the same time.
Tango is easy to use but limited to 1 on 1. Also if you are thinking about installing Tango, keep in mind that Tango has very annoying bug that changes your phone's in-call volume randomly to max and on each reboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018690
P.S. This thread posted on wrong section bud, should be in Q&A. Probably get better responses =p
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I've used gtalk and T-mobile's Qik, both were easy and worked well enough.
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Just wondering what a good video chat app like facetime for android?
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The only one that I love and use now with the Note 2 and the 25 meg download speed of Tmobile is Skype. My daughter talks to her grandparents almost every day on it and it beats firing up the spare computer which is now collecting dust.
Is there any way I can use wifi to make and receive calls instead of using my carrier sprint?
I know t mobile has wifi calling.
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There are many different methods such as sipdroid, csipsimple, etc, etc. The one that worked best for me was vonage. However you could not receive calls unless the person calling you was using vonage. You could make outgoing calls to any number using the vonage app. Still a very good alternative. Or try this...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135424
Yes. Here is a 12-part video I made showing the objectively best method of getting Google Voice/CSipSimple/FreePBX/Android working flawless for free WiFi calls (and using HD codecs for superb audio quality!)
Many XDA users have commented on how well this works for them and how easy it was with the videos.
FreePBX VoIP 12 Part Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9DzN1Pu6-Q&list=PLE_de-PBwrTSUMm-Y48aiOOHt_YyT69t0