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I just purchased the skype unlimited calling because i need to save on my minutes from verizon. I went to use it and it doesnt work in the united states to make a skype to land line or mobile phone call. It will not use my wifi connection either. Is there a way around this to be able to use skype to place calls over 3g or wifi to land line or mobile?
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were should I post then I need help with getting thus to work
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This.
Makes sense doesn't it? This has nothing to do with development. -_-
how much did you pay for skype, and why?
jarodcurtis said:
I just purchased the skype unlimited calling because i need to save on my minutes from verizon. I went to use it and it doesnt work in the united states to make a skype to land line or mobile phone call. It will not use my wifi connection either. Is there a way around this to be able to use skype to place calls over 3g or wifi to land line or mobile?
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Go to your market link, and download it for *free* from Verizon. And it's for unlimited Skype to *Skype* calls, routed through Verizon by an agreement/partnership (most probably to keep themselves alive in the distant future).
Oh, yeah: You might wanna work on gettin' your money back.
not really because a way needs to be developed to bypass the lock down from Verizon tgat uses the Verizon minutes instead of routing through Skype when calling a us number... If I were to call Britain it would go through Skype why can there be a work around to use Skype to make a call to land line In the united states ... this is why I put in development .... if some one can do a work around then people can use Skype and not have to waste money on a Verizon calling plan !!
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I have downloaded Skype but it says that u have to use Verizon minutes to make a call through Skype to us land line but can use Skype to call a land line outside of us .... what's with that... does anyone else see how stupid this is for Verizon to have locked thus feature down just do they can get a few extra bucks from people already paying for high priced plans ...
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jarodcurtis said:
I have downloaded Skype but it says that u have to use Verizon minutes to make a call through Skype to us land line but can use Skype to call a land line outside of us .... what's with that... does anyone else see how stupid this is for Verizon to have locked thus feature down just do they can get a few extra bucks from people already paying for high priced plans ...
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Use skype via fring this has been discussed and many say it doesnt use your minutes.
Skype doesn't work worth a damn even with Fring. Ditch Skype and use Fring with a SIP account like freecall. Skype has completely sold out to VZW. Move along now and go to sip which is more open anyway.
I use fring all the time with no issues. The video calls work real well too
what is the best SIP account
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Hi all,
is there really no way to use the A101 as a phone? (with the SIM! - not Skype etc)
I'm wondering why other tablets (Odys, Galaxy Tab) are able to do so
You could use text+ from the market.I tried it before and worked pretty good to turn this to a phone tablet.but wwsnt sure how I would eventually need to start spending money.but tot turn it into a phone,try that app.
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don't know if you understand me
I need to make and take calls with the tablet - SMS and UMTS is working, but there's no way to make or take calls
I wasn't able to find a app called text+ / plus in the market
No. The A501/A101 doesn't have the hardware for making calls.
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No. The A501/A101 doesn't have the hardware for making calls.
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I think he means something like VOIP.
jakob95 said:
I think he means something like VOIP.
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He said quite clearly in the OP, not like Skype. He means like an actual phone.
c-tec said:
Hi all,
is there really no way to use the A101 as a phone? (with the SIM! - not Skype etc)
I'm wondering why other tablets (Odys, Galaxy Tab) are able to do so
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No
The closest you can get that I am aware of would be to use either Skype, or Google Voice GrooveIP combo which could be used over the access provided by the SIM and associated provider, however it would still be VOIP and not the type of phone you speak of, BUT it would allow you to send and receive normal phone calls from/to real phones/mobile phones. SO I don't see any reason to care. GrooveIP is like $6 and then the google voice number is free. don't knock it lol
I used text+.
It worked as a phone.
I understood,don't know if its still on the market,but it works as a phone for your tablet.its not like Skype.
It makes your tablet a phone,and it gives you a real phone number.
Understood!
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Text plus. I just checked on ny sons acer.
It is available for acer.
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I used text+.
It worked as a phone.
I understood,don't know if its still on the market,but it works as a phone for your tablet.its not like Skype.
It makes your tablet a phone,and it gives you a real phone number.
Understood!
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It's VOIP app. Same thing as Skype.
Lol.then the answer is buy a phone.
Booya
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Updated! Now works on 4.2! Updated!
Hi All-- I really miss Tmobile wifi calling, and I have finally put together a system which works for me...so I thought I would share it if anyone is interested.
It works about as well as Wifi Calling did on my Tmobile Gs2.
I have found this to have two main benefits over the Groove IP method put together by codesplice here: (note: all credit goes to codesplice--he did the heavy lifting on this..I just modified his approach)
1) the call quality is a LOT better. a LOT LOT LOT better. Groove IP sucks.
2) with this method, calls will still ring through to your gmail (assuming you have it set up that way in google voice)
Download these apps to your phone:
CSIPSimple
Google Voice
Google Voice Callback (donate) (you can get it from the amazon appstore...not on the play store anymore for some reason)
Tasker (you need the newest beta, available here http://tasker.dinglisch.net/beta.html )
Secure settings
Download this file, unzip it, and put the files on your phone's SD card (tasker profiles):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4nxPgKYHIDjbVN1b3IzNC0wd1E/edit?usp=sharing
Instructions:
1) Go to Callcentric.com and sign up for a free account. Write down your SIP number that it gives you (it will start with 1777)
2) also in callcentric, sign up for a free phone number. If you say that you live in the us, you have to pay for 911 access....
3) Open CSIPSimple on your phone. It will pop up with some questions about when you want it to work. I have mine set to ONLY be in use when I am connected to a wifi network. Then add an account. It will have an option for callcentric. Do that and sign in with your callcentric account (username is the 1777 number again).
4) Go to voice.google.com on your computer, go to the settings page, and add the new phone number that you got from callcentric (the phone number, not the 1777 number). It will call you to confirm the number...it should ring through to your phone! (note: under your regular cell number, choose 'edit>advanced>make sure that "Ring my other phones before going to voicemail " is checked)
--You have now set it up for incoming calls. If that's all you care about, you are done! Any call made to your google voice number will ring through to your phone via wifi calling.--
Now we're going to set it up to make outgoing calls
5) Open Google Voice Callback. Sign in with your account. In the settings, choose your new callcentric phone number as the callback number. That's it! you're set! now when you initiate an outgoing call, it will ring back to you, and you are good to go for free wifi calling!
--If you don't care about automating it, you can stop now.--
We're now going to set it up so that it works like WIFI calling, meaning that it a) turns on when connected to a good wifi network, b) turns off your cell radio when connected so you're not wasting battery, and c) it turns off automatically when you are not connected to wifi. We will do this with the miracle of tasker.
6) Make SURE you are on the latest beta of tasker. It is required for this to work!
You can find the newest beta here: http://tasker.dinglisch.net/beta.html
DL this zip file that I put together with my tasker profiles, unzip the files and put them on your SD card. Open up tasker and long-press on the 'profiles' tab. Choose import, and then import them.
Ze hu! You're done! Please let me know if it works--and I'm happy to try to help if it doesn't.
If it works for you, please click 'thanks'!
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Note--the tasker profiles were put together originally by codesplice, and all credit for them goes to him, not me. You can find his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755
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The advantage of CSIPSimple over the native SIP client in JB is that CSIPSimple can be set to only operate when connected to wifi.
I hope this is useful for everyone--works great for me!
How's this compare to groove ip?
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How's this compare to groove ip?
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This has two benefits over groove ip:
1) the call quality is a LOT better. a LOT LOT LOT better.
2) with this method, calls will still ring through to your gmail (assuming you have it set up that way in google voice)
The advantage of CSIPSimple over the native SIP client in ICS is that CSIPSimple can be set to only operate when connected to wifi.
Will this work on phone data or wi-fi only?
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Will this work on phone data or wi-fi only?
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I have it specifically set up so that it only works on wifi--I don't want it on 3g.
However, if you want it to work over a data connection, that's just a simple settings change in the CSIPSimple app for incoming, and then you'll want to modify the tasker profile that interacts with Google Voice Callback so that outgoing goes through GVCB by default on 3g as well.
I tried creating 2 different accounts at ipkall and each time I get my phone number and try to put it into GV I get an error saying that the number is already in use by 2 other accounts!
4th account was the charm, thanks!
Keep trying....and try a different area code. If a number isn't used for 30 days it resets and is assigned again
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Did the tasker profiles import correctly?
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I quickly put together this set-up, using just the native SIP integration and I'm loving the results so far. I'm going to tinker with this and give a try over the Groove set-up. The ICS integration alone has me sold. Thanks
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I quickly put together this set-up, using just the native SIP integration and I'm loving the results so far. I'm going to tinker with this and give a try over the Groove set-up. The ICS integration alone has me sold. Thanks
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Really quick question regarding this topic. Are these wifi calls for free? Tmobile call me today to see how I was doing after a week with their service and ask me if I wanted to add free wifi calling. I asked the lady if it was free she said it was and it wouldn't count in my minutes is this true?
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Really quick question regarding this topic. Are these wifi calls for free? Tmobile call me today to see how I was doing after a week with their service and ask me if I wanted to add free wifi calling. I asked the lady if it was free she said it was and it wouldn't count in my minutes is this true?
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Yes, if done correctly the calls are free. With my phone in airplane mode and wi-fi on, all calls go through Google Voice then through the free SIP account(s)
jgalan14 said:
Really quick question regarding this topic. Are these wifi calls for free? Tmobile call me today to see how I was doing after a week with their service and ask me if I wanted to add free wifi calling. I asked the lady if it was free she said it was and it wouldn't count in my minutes is this true?
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T-Mobile doesn't have wifi calling for the Galaxy Nexus.
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T-Mobile doesn't have wifi calling for the Galaxy Nexus.
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I know it doesn't but I still got the HTC one s so I was just wondering thanks
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I know it doesn't but I still got the HTC one s so I was just wondering thanks
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Should have specified these are free but you should use the inbuilt wifi calling on the One S
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Is there an alternative to gv callback? I'd prefer not to have the amazon appstore installed. Thanks for this. The incoming call quality is much better than groove. I've been testing multiple setups on my ns4g before I move to the gn in a few weeks.
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Yes, Voice+ is what I'm using right now. Working so far. Only problem I have with this is that all your outgoing calls come up as calls from your Goole Voice number.
I used voice plus originally, but it doesn't allow different profiles for wifi vs cell (gvcb has tasker integration)
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Only problem I have with this is that all your outgoing calls come up as calls from your Goole Voice number.
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Does anyone know of a service that will display my cell number as opposed to the GV number on the receiver's side?
Thanks guys I'll check it out.
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Is there an alternative to gv callback? I'd prefer not to have the amazon appstore installed. Thanks for this. The incoming call quality is much better than groove. I've been testing multiple setups on my ns4g before I move to the gn in a few weeks.
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Why not uninstall it when you're done..
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I have a note 1 GT-N7000 and almost never talk on my cell phone - I use my Gvoice VOIP for that with a real home phone. However, there will be times I'll need to talk on a cell phone.
Anyone have any idea if or how this might be workable on a nexus 7 lte with say, the T-mo $30 walmart plan (100 minutes a month, 5GB data)? I know that there are VOIP app options like GrooveIP but that has really sucked for me in the past. I doubt there will be a voice mic on the nexus 7 LTE but bluetooth would work. The only problem I see is there not being a native dialer?
Is this somewhat possible or is this a hopeless endeavor?
Anyone? Bueller, bueller?
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probably a lack of response as there are 2 or 3 current threads with responses in the past 24 hrs.
there is a microphone.
you can make VOIP calls via speaker method.
i installed a dialer from the playstore and could not make calls.
i installed GO SMS PRO from the playstore and SMS work perfectly.
i installed LINE & WHAT'S APP and they work fine.
my voice calling relies on skype:
OUTGOING - using on using skype Caller ID to identify my usual Australian mobile phone number
INCOMING - calls to my Australian mobile phone number are forwarded to my Australian skype number
sml12 said:
probably a lack of response as there are 2 or 3 current threads with responses in the past 24 hrs.
there is a microphone.
you can make VOIP calls via speaker method.
i installed a dialer from the playstore and could not make calls.
i installed GO SMS PRO from the playstore and SMS work perfectly.
i installed LINE & WHAT'S APP and they work fine.
my voice calling relies on skype:
OUTGOING - using on using skype Caller ID to identify my usual Australian mobile phone number
INCOMING - calls to my Australian mobile phone number are forwarded to my Australian skype number
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But we cannot do a normal call. Is hardware or a software problem?
Has anyone got a native dialer to work at all?
You're not going to be able to make cellular voice calls on the Nexus 7 LTE. It doesn't have the hardware.
I'll sell you my Samsung Galaxy 7.7 if you want a giant phone, however.
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But we cannot do a normal call. Is hardware or a software problem?
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Limited on purpose by Google at the software level
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You're not going to be able to make cellular voice calls on the Nexus 7 LTE. It doesn't have the hardware.
I'll sell you my Samsung Galaxy 7.7 if you want a giant phone, however.
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It is probably not a hardware limitation. Hopefully there will be ways to get around. I love my 7.7 but the Nexus is definitely better
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well today i've installed Go SMS on my N7 LTE n i was able to receive and even send SMS (real SMS through mobile carrier network, not the OTT service).
I've also tried to install Go contacts, which has a dialer to test the phone call ability but no luck, N7 didn't seem to catch the call although i could still hear bip bip through my phone (which call the N7' sim)
conclude: n7 can go texting just fine, but can't make a call. i don't know if developers can solve the latter.
Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
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Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
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Nope!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/WV3BuM0otV0/uxAia2TYCJoJ
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Nope, what??? I've already read that thread...there is no proof in it...I would like to hear from someone who has actually tried to do it...and preferably from someone who actually owns the device in question. Thank you though.
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Nope, what??? I've already read that thread...there is no proof in it...I would like to hear from someone who has actually tried to do it...and preferably from someone who actually owns the device in question. Thank you though.
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The LTE Nexus 7 can not be used as a phone..
Youtube is your friend here..
You can only use it as a VOIP
Even if you put a fully functional SIM card from a working phone..
You still be unable to use it as a phone..
Obviously your not doing your research.. and looking for someone to do it for you..
if you can't find it, then its just not there..
Look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFkIR1elWug
You can only use it as a VOIP.. its not meant for cell calling. Thats why its a Tablet..
Okay...like I said before, I have done the research. I've already read all the posts associated with this subject(by searching on the internet, just like you) and I've seen the video on YouTube. For you to just call me lazy because you dont understand the question is, I feel, a little insulting. I want to know if it is a software issue, or a hardware issue. If you don't know, just say you don't know...none will think any less of you. If you DO know, then offer me some proof that you know, not just some unfounded "nope".
Do you know?
Sorry, but the answer is still no. If the answer were yes, you would see it posted everywhere in this forum.
Actually I am using my n7 as a partial cell. I have actual texting on it and possibly calling {no calling on that sim card, just texting) you may be able to with a proper Sim. Go to the n7 2013 lte specific subforum and read the xposed framework mod for ussd call and text (on my phone so I can't find an exact link)
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Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
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In CyanogenMod, I have added the phone capability.
VOIP works, but GSM calling did not.
Someone got limited success by flashing a different radio meant for the Nexus 4 - a hybrid radio modem img file.
However, one way voice communications was not considered useful.
Adding in the phone functionality into the Android operating system is not enough.
It appears the Nexus 7 LTE is neutered in the proprietary ASUS radio modem.
Regards,
Howard
P.S. The Nexus 4 guy who makes hybrid radio IMG files was not very receptive to trying to help.
There could be future hope with the expansion of VoLTE, which is being developed by Verzion and T-Mobile (via its purchase of MetroPCS). T-Mobile was testing this in Texas but I dont know where.
If it comes to deployment at end of year, then I think there might be a chance through modification for us.
As of right now it seems just through VoIP.
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Why are you so stuck on GSM anyways? VOIP may be kind of crappy on 3G, but on 4g it's fine. Even if you could, I doubt there'd be any carrier out there that would let you do it for free. VOIP on the other hand technically isn't that much different than sending a large email, which is why VOIP -> VOIP is generally free, similar to email services.
I've had a Nexus tablet as my phone for almost 2 years now, and haven't paid a dime because of Google Voice's free VOIP-> PSTN ability. My setup:
Incoming: Call to Google Voice # forwards to Callcentric free DID. Callcentric forwards to pbxes.com, which is linked to my VOIP app (CsipSimple)
Outgoing: CsipSimple -> pbxes.com Gvoice trunk -> PSTN.
Texting using Google Voice app (uses the same number)
Hangouts on my girlfriend's iPad has the calling feature built right in, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it comes to Android.