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Is there a way to receive texts and respond to them on my N7 without using a new number? I think there may be some way to do it with Google Voice, but I'm not entirely sure. Help would be greatly appreciated, I don't like this new number thing.

Why don't you try tablet talk it pairs right up with your cell phone via Bluetooth or wifi. The best part is that you don't have to get a new number either.
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Google Voice works fine (as long as you have a GV number).

I'll check out tablet talk.
I could use Google Voice, but I don't want to have to give my Google Voice number out to everyone instead of the number everyone already has.
Thanks guys, I'll post back once I've tried this stuff.
EDIT: Tablet talk is great. Everyone that wants to text/call from their tablet should get this (granted that they don't use GV already).

Is there any free app that does what Tablet Talk does?

Bobb_o said:
Is there any free app that does what Tablet Talk does?
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Mysms, but it's pretty unreliable

Just buy it with your $25 Google Play credit, haha

WrightOne86 said:
Just buy it with your $25 Google Play credit, haha
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I just did this. App works great!
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defnow said:
I just did this. App works great!
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That's awesome! It's my new favorite app.
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Try mighty text. I've been using it on my phone with my laptop. It's free, and you don't have to connect to WiFi or bluetooth
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theres also DeskSMS from Koush that sends your texts to Google Talk. Doesnt use the extra battery that bluetooth would use

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Just buy it with your $25 Google Play credit, haha
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I probably will but I'm trying to save as much as I can for stuff that I can't otherwise get for free.

Tablet talk is amazing

SyncSMS has been my choice for the last year or so, but i'm trying DeskSMS out.

You can also use the Facebook messenger app or Google+ messenger. Works just like texting.
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DeskSMS is good, but don't like having an extra app open to look at my SMS...works well on my laptops, easy to use etc
MySMS was hit or miss, UI is laggy and sometimes SMS wouldn't sync right away.
SyncSMS worked well when I tried the beta, but I didn't get around to purchasing the full version since I didn't use it a lot.
Going to check out TabletTalk later today, since I have been using my I/O N7 a lot lately

phoneman09 said:
Why don't you try tablet talk it pairs right up with your cell phone via Bluetooth or wifi. The best part is that you don't have to get a new number either.
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Thanks!!! And thank you Google credit hehe
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I tried Google voice but could not figure it out lol
So I downloaded tablet talk the other day it works great ...the developer is coming with an update to fix the sizing issue with our tabs
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You simply cannot go wrong with Tablet Talk, it is the go-to app for everyone looking for that "text/talk from tablet" functionality.

going with tablet talk myself. its been amazing so far!

[Q] Google Voice in India

Hi, uh i was wondering if i could use my sprint s3 in india using google voice, cause i was looking at the rates (2 cents per minute) which are way cheaper than sprints, and they both work seamlessy together so i was wondering if i could use google voice without sprints international roaming charges. please answer fast, leaving soon, Thanks!

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First of all, Google Voice is not a standalone VOIP service. It is a call management and forwarding service/feature. It is not like standalone VOIP services like Skype or Vonage or Net2Phone etc.
In India, if you connect your Sprint S3 to a WiFi network, the Google Voice app will notify you of missed calls, voicemails, let you send and receive SMS etc.

If you use a app like GrooveIP you could use ur google voice with it and not pay any international fees if your connected to wifi..
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I have a question about using voip apps while in India.
I use SparePhone to make calls over wifi on my DroidX. If I take it to India, would I be able to receive calls placed to my Google number?
Has anyone experienced any problems while placing calls this way from India to USA?
I'm not sure if I should just get a burner while I'm there - just ten days.
Thanks y'all!
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BigScotty said:
I have a question about using voip apps while in India.
I use SparePhone to make calls over wifi on my DroidX. If I take it to India, would I be able to receive calls placed to my Google number?
Has anyone experienced any problems while placing calls this way from India to USA?
I'm not sure if I should just get a burner while I'm there - just ten days.
Thanks y'all!
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Again...if you're on wifi and using like groove ip and you number is tied to google voice, it will work just fine.

WiFi SMS &/or MMS Apps

I'm interested in people with direct experience using apps on the N7 that enable text messaging over a WiFi connection. I'm interested in ones that truly allow you to send & receive messages to/from cell phones - not ones dependant upon email (as I believe gtalk is).
PS - The UI has to be easy to use, as this is getting setup on an N7 for my Father-in-Law - and he's 62.
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DrgnRebrn said:
I'm interested in people with direct experience using apps on the N7 that enable text messaging over a WiFi connection. I'm interested in ones that truly allow you to send & receive messages to/from cell phones - not ones dependant upon email (as I believe gtalk is).
PS - The UI has to be easy to use, as this is getting setup on an N7 for my Father-in-Law - and he's 62.
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Only app I use is tablet talk. You can connect via WiFi or Bluetooth. It can send and receive MMS also. It is the best app I have used. I use it daily. It is $2.99 I believe but well worth the price.
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There are none. They all need your phone near you.
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Sveke said:
There are none. They all need your phone near you.
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Really? I've always thought there were apps available that allowed true WiFi messaging. Some of the ones I've been looking at are:
HeyWire
textPlus
Talkatone
In the reading I've done so far, these all seem to be apps that allow one to do what I'm aiming for. I started this topic thread to see if anyone on the N7 has either direct experience with any of these, or any other apps that are similar in function/purpose.
You're saying that even these require a phone to be tethered through WiFi, or BT though?
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There are none. They all need your phone near you.
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This is not true. CLOUD SMS is an app that does not require blue tooth, or for the phone and tablet to be connected to the same Wifi. It is simple to use, your phone can be on data, or wifi(doesn't have to be same location), and you can send and receive from phone or tab. It cost 99 cents in the play store. I've followed it through the beta process here on xda and I would highly recommend it.
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Saenzscene said:
Only app I use is tablet talk. You can connect via WiFi or Bluetooth. It can send and receive MMS also. It is the best app I have used. I use it daily. It is $2.99 I believe but well worth the price.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I looked this app up and read about it. This app looks like it does require a tethered phone. Is that true in your experience with it, or is there a way to use it independently of a phone?
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Ryano89 said:
This is not true. CLOUD SMS is an app that does not require blue tooth, or for the phone and tablet to be connected to the same Wifi. It is simple to use, your phone can be on data, or wifi(doesn't have to be same location), and you can send and receive from phone or tab. It cost 99 cents in the play store. I've followed it through the beta process here on xda and I would highly recommend it.
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You have no clue what you're talking about, it's the exact same as tablet talk which i use.
So OP, don't get all excited.
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I use tablet talk/desk SMS I never keep my phone on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection and it works just fine
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DrgnRebrn said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I looked this app up and read about it. This app looks like it does require a tethered phone. Is that true in your experience with it, or is there a way to use it independently of a phone?
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I misunderstood your request. I apologize. Yeah it requires both phone and tablet to be on the same WiFi network in order to use for SMS/MMS.
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rcarnes911 said:
I use tablet talk/desk SMS I never keep my phone on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection and it works just fine
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The OP is talking about texting from a tablet over WiFi with no phone at all.
Can't be done, texts are sent over mobile data and not WiFi.
Google voice may be able to do it, but not sure.
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Sveke said:
The OP is talking about texting from a tablet over WiFi with no phone at all.
Can't be done, texts are sent over mobile data and not WiFi.
Google voice may be able to do it, but not sure.
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Google Voice is an interesting angle to try. I wonder if it'd be over his head though. Thanks for that suggestion, I'll look into that one and see what it's capable of.
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Sveke said:
You have no clue what you're talking about, it's the exact same as tablet talk which i use.
So OP, don't get all excited.
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Doesn't tablet talk require that you be on the same wifi with both the phone and tablet, or be connected by bluetooth? Cloud SMS does not require either of these, my phone can be at home and my tablet can be at work connected to wifi, this is a fact, I use it every day. If I'm wrong about Tablet Talk requirements(haven't used it several months) then I apologize. I may have misunderstood the question, but the information I provided, in response to your comment that the phone and tablet have to be near each other, was correct. But your "tone" is both unnecessary and not appreciated. I was just trying to provide info on an app that I am familiar with. I'm not sure what your problem is.
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I use Verizon messages on mine. It is Dependant on having a Verizon smartphone and being on the same wifi, but works like a charm for me. Let's you send and receive SMS amend MMS and pretty much anything your phone can do and doesn't require a separate plan for the tablet
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Mighty Text let's you send texts through your phone using your pc. I am using the beta for nexus 7, so when I get a text on my Optimus G, I get a notification on my Nexus 7 and have the ability to respond to the text using the tablet, and no need to use the telephone. As far as the texter goes, they think you are texting from your phone. Even better, anything you do on the tablet shows up in your telephone's text app. Mighty Text also allows you to keep a history of the text. I hope this helps.
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Ryano89 said:
Doesn't tablet talk require that you be on the same wifi with both the phone and tablet, or be connected by bluetooth? Cloud SMS does not require either of these, my phone can be at home and my tablet can be at work connected to wifi, this is a fact, I use it every day. If I'm wrong about Tablet Talk requirements(haven't used it several months) then I apologize. I may have misunderstood the question, but the information I provided, in response to your comment that the phone and tablet have to be near each other, was correct. But your "tone" is both unnecessary and not appreciated. I was just trying to provide info on an app that I am familiar with. I'm not sure what your problem is.
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This is correct. I use Cloud SMS everyday. I hate connecting my phone to wifi, but it still uses the phones mobile data to send the sms through the internet to my wifi tablet. Also when im away from home, i tether them together and it also works perfectly like that as well. I hate taking my phone out of my pocket while im on my tablet, this way I never have to.

Sveke said:
You have no clue what you're talking about, it's the exact same as tablet talk which i use.
So OP, don't get all excited.
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It's less expensive. I don't know for tablet talk but the Dev of cloud SMS is super fast to respond and to add features. You can find his thread on xda.
Also it s not possible without phone. Maybe with a 3g model and the sms app? Not even sure it will work...

Why not just set up a Google phone# and side load whatsApp? I have it on my n7 linked to my Google voice number. No problems. No needed to target to phone or data. True wifi sms ... And free.
The setup is the hard part...Very easy after that.
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mysms
Mysms is a great tool! It can send sms over your phone and gets synched automatically. It even supports "internal" (free) messages from mysms-users and group chats (since yesterday). Very nice tool!

tbonezx11 said:
Why not just set up a Google phone# and side load whatsApp? I have it on my n7 linked to my Google voice number. No problems. No needed to target to phone or data. True wifi sms ... And free.
The setup is the hard part...Very easy after that.
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So, you have a Google Voice number, don't have it tied to anything, and are able to send txt via your tablet that way?
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Yea Google voice lets you text via the tablet independent of or phone. You can even pay a one time fee of 20 dollars to import or existing phone number but if not just download the app on or tab and or good to go. And you can download the app on or phone if you want to text through that away from ur tablet
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Free calling with own number?

Hello, I am just wondering if there's a way to make free calls with your given number. I have looked in the app store but they all require another number or the other party having the same app.

mgbotoe said:
Hello, I am just wondering if there's a way to make free calls with your given number. I have looked in the app store but they all require another number or the other party having the same app.
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I assume you've tried wifi calling? You can also check out bobsled....Its a t-mobile app

Have you looked into google voice?
http://support.google.com/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1065667

jcbofkc said:
Have you looked into google voice?
http://support.google.com/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1065667
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He said with his number.
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I've heard the Vonage app allows you to use your own number to make calls for free, haven't tried it though.
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Thetenthdr said:
I've heard the Vonage app allows you to use your own number to make calls for free, haven't tried it though.
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Yes vonage mobile works great. it sends you a confirmation text to make sure its ur number and then you make free calls from the app. the quality is amazing also

thank you everyone, this was very helpful

Google Voice integration

Hey guys I was wondering what apps you use for Google Voice integration on your E4GT?
Last night I was bored and since my E4GT isn't activated on Sprint and I have a dumb Verizon phone I wanted to make calls with my E4GT.
I downloaded Groove IP Lite which seems to integrate Google Voice very well. I was able to call my Verizon number without any trouble.
Then I downloaded the Vonage Mobile app and during setup I used my Verizon number and it appears I am using that number to make free outgoing calls to US numbers. I don't receive many calls so I don't know if I'll receive them with the app. The sound quality is great since I'm using my Wi-Fi at home.
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Groove IP is great.
Here is a app that intergrates GV SMS into the stock/go sms app's. There is a trial version available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5tZHJ0b29scy5hcHBzLmd2aW50ZWdyYXRpb24iXQ..

Takenover83 said:
Groove IP is great.
Here is a app that intergrates GV SMS into the stock/go sms app's. There is a trial version available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5tZHJ0b29scy5hcHBzLmd2aW50ZWdyYXRpb24iXQ..
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Looks good but the Google Voice app handles text messaging just fine. I'm more interested in calling.
My E4GT isn't activated and I want to be able to use it while I have a Wi-Fi connection.
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Look up spare phone it's pretty good, I switched from groove IP to it
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capeorigins said:
Look up spare phone it's pretty good, I switched from groove IP to it
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Ditto, Sparephone all the way. Also Vonage doesn't receive calls fyi.
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Ditto, Sparephone all the way. Also Vonage doesn't receive calls fyi.
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I found that out after using it. It's just cool that I can use my Verizon number on the E4GT even though I don't have it activated.
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