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Skype and Samsung Galaxy S2

I just finished a video call from Colorado to Belarus, talking with a friend there. It worked great, a little lag once in awhile, but I think that was on her end, they have poor internet service, my Tmobile has faster download speeds. I thought if any one was looking for a working video call from your phone to someone that does not have a awesome phone like us, this works, Yahoo sucks, because front camera does not work with it.
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Wow, that's awesome! Glad to hear it!
Samsung hercules! !

How exactly do you do video in skype, I have yet to see an option for it, on either the SGS2 or my Tablet that is supposedly supported.

You need to goto settings in Skype and activate video calling. It will say you device is not optimized yet for Skype, but for me it works fine.
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Oh, and once activated out will give
A option to video call on your contacts name
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Heltic said:
You need to goto settings in Skype and activate video calling. It will say you device is not optimized yet for Skype, but for me it works fine.
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I'll install it again, but I didn't see anything in settings last time.
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Sweet, I saw it this time, but I only have one friend on and he's at work. :sadface:

I did an hour long Skype video chat with a friend in Mongolia yesterday with my sgs2. It was over wifi and worked very well. The call dropped once but I think it was her crappy mongolian internet at fault.
Since i didnt already own a webcam I can add one more thing to the list of excuses for the wife of why it was OK to spend almost $300 on this beast of a phone
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Very cool
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No go for video so far. It's enabled in settings , tried with both 4G and WiFi, nothing. Voice call forks fine. Any suggestions?

asatnik11 said:
Since i didnt already own a webcam I can add one more thing to the list of excuses for the wife of why it was OK to spend almost $300 on this beast of a phone
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nice!!!! +100

giedrys said:
No go for video so far. It's enabled in settings , tried with both 4G and WiFi, nothing. Voice call forks fine. Any suggestions?
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Can you describe the problem more clearly? Was the video icon not there? Did the video calls fail to connect? Did the video only work on one side?
Did you try rebooting or restarting Skype?

Splaktar said:
Can you describe the problem more clearly? Was the video icon not there? Did the video calls fail to connect? Did the video only work on one side?
Did you try rebooting or restarting Skype?
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The video icon was there. If I choose video call option, it connects bu voice call only, the video won't even start.
Same if someone tries to call me.

giedrys said:
The video icon was there. If I choose video call option, it connects bu voice call only, the video won't even start.
Same if someone tries to call me.
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I ran into that problem, but a restart of Skype or a reboot of the phone fixed it.

Groove ip app

If someone try this app and got it to work plz help me out sometime I can't get incoming call or make outgoing call and sometime it work relly good.
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I was actually thinking about cutting my minutes plan in half because of this app...
Does it really work???

Works for me.

nahunta321 said:
If someone try this app and got it to work plz help me out sometime I can't get incoming call or make outgoing call and sometime it work relly good.
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Did you remember to put in the area code? It works fine for me.

hows the call quality?

druhaul said:
hows the call quality?
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As long as your wifisignal strength is decent its great. I believe they have a free option now in the market if you'd like to try it
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artvandelay440 said:
As long as your wifisignal strength is decent its great. I believe they have a free option now in the market if you'd like to try it
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Yes, they do have a free version in the market that allows over wifi only. The paid version allows you to use over 3g/4g. I haven't tried it over 3g/4g yet but wifi works great.

I got it free on Amazon a few moons ago. The early versions were pretty meh, but the last updates work great over 3/4G and WIFI.

Perfect app.

nahunta321 said:
If someone try this app and got it to work plz help me out sometime I can't get incoming call or make outgoing call and sometime it work relly good.
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if you want to get incoming calls to you google voice number via the groove ip app you in your google voice settings you have to set for calls to forward to ONLY google chat

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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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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kchannel9 said:
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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How to Sync Nexus 7 with phone...

Hi guys. i am a new owner of the nexus 7. i have a nexus 4 and how to do i sync notifications with the nexus 7? Primarily i want to sync CALLS and SMS with my nexus 7. i find myself on my nexus 7 in the living and having to go back and forth between my room to get get those notifications. is there a way to have the notification sent to my nexus 7 from my nexus 4? i don't want to use Google Voice. any help would be appreciated..

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Hi guys. i am a new owner of the nexus 7. i have a nexus 4 and how to do i sync notifications with the nexus 7? Primarily i want to sync CALLS and SMS with my nexus 7. i find myself on my nexus 7 in the living and having to go back and forth between my room to get get those notifications. is there a way to have the notification sent to my nexus 7 from my nexus 4? i don't want to use Google Voice. any help would be appreciated..
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I remember reading about a app called Tablet talk. Basically from what I understand you connect the devices through Bluetooth or WiFi (maybe either) and you can get you calls and text sent to you tablet (assuming you close enough for a connection).
A quick search turned this up (apparently there is more than one app):
http://thedroideffect.com/tablet-talk-vs-mighty-text/

Mighty text is also great for what you want. It will sheet you phonecalls and even allow you to ext from all of your devices and your PC.
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Richieboy67 said:
Mighty text is also great for what you want. It will sheet you phonecalls and even allow you to ext from all of your devices and your PC.
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I'd recommend MightText as well, but with their privacy service being such they can share your info with certain groups when they want, kills it for me.
I bought Tablet Talk a couple days ago and haven't looked back. I mean, it is a secure BT or Wifi connection just between the devices you activate, no outside party or servers involved. It's really quick, has quick popup, calling through BT headset, etc. I find it to be fantastic for what I need/want.
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Nburnes said:
I'd recommend MightText as well, but with their privacy service being such they can share your info with certain groups when they want, kills it for me.
I bought Tablet Talk a couple days ago and haven't looked back. I mean, it is a secure BT or Wifi connection just between the devices you activate, no outside party or servers involved. It's really quick, has quick popup, calling through BT headset, etc. I find it to be fantastic for what I need/want.
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Do you have to have bluetooth head set to talk?
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Nburnes said:
I'd recommend MightText as well, but with their privacy service being such they can share your info with certain groups when they want, kills it for me.
I bought Tablet Talk a couple days ago and haven't looked back. I mean, it is a secure BT or Wifi connection just between the devices you activate, no outside party or servers involved. It's really quick, has quick popup, calling through BT headset, etc. I find it to be fantastic for what I need/want.
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Where did you here that? What private info is shared with who and how do you know your other one doesn't?
Also, are you just a user or are you connected with this one you suggested?
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Mighty text is also great for what you want. It will sheet you phonecalls and even allow you to ext from all of your devices and your PC.
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I've been using MightText for a while now and love it.
I probably use it as much from the browser as I do from my tablet.
Excellent app! :good:

bmakk2055 said:
Do you have to have bluetooth head set to talk?
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Don't know haven't tested it.
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Where did you here that? What private info is shared with who and how do you know your other one doesn't?
Also, are you just a user or are you connected with this one you suggested?
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Didn't hear anything. Read through MightyText's quite creepy privacy policy. http://mightytext.net/privacy When you start using a "free" service, you become the service.
The one I talk about wouldn't be able to as it is a simple "ad-hocish" type network between the two devices. No internet, no servers, no data, just devices talking to each other. http://www.tablettalkapp.com/faq/
I am fully just a user mate who digs the app I suggested. Use it all the time here at home and at my job. Sorry if I sound like I may be selling it, once again I just really enjoy the privacy factor of it.

Wouldn't having Google voice on both devices solve your problem? I have Google voice linked to my HTC One as my voicemail client, and I can see all my sms messages, missed calls and voicemails on both devices, although the ui leaves much to be desired. Haven't tried to make any calls on my N7 though so I can't speak on that one.
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