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
couldnthinkaone said:
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
Zaphodspeaks said:
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.
couldnthinkaone said:
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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couldnthinkaone said:
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.
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[BUG]&[FIX] Can not Add Call or Create Conference call, or put call on Hold on T989
Hello,
I am unable to make 2 calls at the same time or a conference call. Everytime I try this I get android.acore.phone force closed. I have tried with Roman's kernel and stock rooted rom and with beastmnod 2.1. I want to find out if this is a software issue or issue with my device.
Can anyone try this and post results? Thanks,
install the Telus based kernel
Tmo based kernels seems to require that annoying ID App from Tmo before it lets you do it.
basically they are trying to sell you another "feature"
AllGamer said:
install the Telus based kernel
Tmo based kernels seems to require that annoying ID App from Tmo before it lets you do it.
basically they are trying to sell you another "feature"
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That is strange, because I'm using the stock kernel with Phantom ROM and I'm able to do conference calls.
my information is based of 3 guys that has been complaining about dropped calls when trying to do 3 way or putting another caller on hold
all 3 of those topics suggest it's that Tmo ID application, so take it with a grain of salt, it might or might not be correct
personally i have no problem with 2 callers, but i've not yet tried conferencing calling
i'm on Juggernaut 2
in that case the work around is to install a widget
i'll suggest Widgetsoid 2 from Market https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jim2
AllGamer said:
install the Telus based kernel
Tmo based kernels seems to require that annoying ID App from Tmo before it lets you do it.
basically they are trying to sell you another "feature"
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Thanks AllGamer, I just tried Telus kernel but still no luck
parusia said:
That is strange, because I'm using the stock kernel with Phantom ROM and I'm able to do conference calls.
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Thanks, I tried this as well, still force close
So should I assume my phone is defective then?
Try to restore/re-install T-Mobile Name ID and check.
THANK YOU GUYS, it is the damn Tmobile Namecaller bloat.
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THANK YOU GUYS, it is the damn Tmobile Namecaller bloat.
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woah! so now we got 4 people that confirmed the same thing...
it's it only affecting people using Tmo SIM cards?
because it works for me, without that Tmo broadware name ID app
It would be strange if it has to do something with the SIM. But yes, i'm using TMO SIM and that too the new one which came in the box.
AllGamer said:
woah! so now we got 4 people that confirmed the same thing...
it's it only affecting people using Tmo SIM cards?
because it works for me, without that Tmo broadware name ID app
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Good point. Hmm I could test it without Tmo sim but the other ATT sim I have is only for data and does not have any minutes. Also, I got my phone for full retail but that does not seem to make any difference. AllGamer do you have yours SIM unlocked? (Must be since you are using a different SIM I assume).
thanks.
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Good point. Hmm I could test it without Tmo sim but the other ATT sim I have is only for data and does not have any minutes. Also, I got my phone for full retail but that does not seem to make any difference. AllGamer do you have yours SIM unlocked? (Must be since you are using a different SIM I assume).
thanks.
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definitely LoL I wouldnt be able to use it if it was not SIM umlocked
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AllGamer said:
definitely LoL I wouldnt be able to use it if it was not SIM umlocked
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True! Unless you are on Simple Mobile (Defending my stupidity lol)
i had a dropped call when i was on the phone with someone and tried to switch over to another call...when it happened, i had a couple of people call my phone and i tried it again...i tested it like 3 times..it works..i can switch between calls and merge them..maybe the first time was just an isolated incident for me
AllGamer said:
woah! so now we got 4 people that confirmed the same thing...
it's it only affecting people using Tmo SIM cards?
because it works for me, without that Tmo broadware name ID app
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i told you long time ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Dropped calls in conferance calling? After installing roms/root? Solution here!!!
download the attached below is the name id.apk for t-mobile.....
INSTALL IT ON YOUR GS2 AND PROBLEM SOLVED!
This will solve the problem for people having issues with drop calls in a conference call/ 2 CALLS/SWAPING CALLS etc.....
Confirmed!!! This is the solution!!!
What if I'm not a T-Mobile customer? Will it make any difference? Because T-Mobile Name ID is just going to check back with T-Mobile and find out I'm not their customer and do nothing afterwards, right?
513263337 said:
What if I'm not a T-Mobile customer? Will it make any difference? Because T-Mobile Name ID is just going to check back with T-Mobile and find out I'm not their customer and do nothing afterwards, right?
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it seems to only affect people on Tmobile
i'm on Wind and i'm not having issues
where is that file supposed to be stored? under normal apps? or is it a system app? i have had the problem once..i just want to check if i already have it installed as to avoid it happening again
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i just installed it, i guess i didnt have it as it didnt prompt me about overwriting or replacing it...i just opened it and it said "tmobile name id is unable to contact the server" does that mean its not working?
nevermind..i got it to connect...its a paid service? lol...do i really need to have this on my phone to ensure that call waiting and 3 way calling works? this is stupid
so i installed it, rebooted..i just got a call from my friend...it listed his location and #...so im guessing its the app kicking in? its actually pretty cool..i dont recall it giving me that information before i installed the app...i never agreed to paying the $3/mo fee...how is it still working?
Actually don't have that issue t-mobile puts it under change services as t-mobile name id free trial I told them to remove that because I don't want to be charged for something I don't use.
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download the attached below is the name id.apk for t-mobile.....
INSTALL IT ON YOUR GS2 AND PROBLEM SOLVED!
This will solve the problem for people having issues with drop calls in a conference call/ 2 CALLS/SWAPING CALLS etc.....
Confirmed!!! This is the solution!!!
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What is the actual name of the NameId apk? I know it is on here for download, but the named download is not the original naming. I am trying to pull from stock backup so I can drop into system folder to test a couple of other issues. As for the 3way/merge issue. Without the name id app, I get some failures, and some successes.
Anyway, if someone know the actual name of the app I would appreciate it.
I know its been asked before and I also know its been shot down before...but still trying to find out if anyone had any kind of success with making a tmo wifi calling app for the our beloved nexus. I know there are other options but I want to be able to call anyone and receive incoming calls with my tmo number.
Thanks
Unfortunately, T-mobile's wifi calling has hooks in the kernel and the ril, as well as now being baked into the rom itself. It's VERY unlikely that this will ever happen. Sorry.
I was afraid someone was going to say something like that.
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Just as the title says. I used to tether every day on the train with my tmobile plan. I flashed manually to the official kitkat image a few days ago, and since then my tethering has been blocked by tmobile.
Has anyone else run into this and solved it?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
This is really disconcerting for me. I had my sim in a mobile hotspot with T-mobile and bought the Nexus 7 to put that sim into. I would still be able to tether with the tablet and also use SMS directly from the device instead of accessing it through a webpage. With this update, Google breaks the two features I bought this device for. Not only is this a problem but I can't seem to find a place to actually complain to Google about this and expect to get any kind of answer about it.
Check the nexus 5 q&a section. There is a hack to fix this.
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I'm going to flash back to 4.3 tonight to see if i can get my tethering working again.
There is no benefit to 4.4 on my nexus 7 compared to 4.3. Actually, there is only a downside, many apps I use just crash on 4.4.
Will report back tonight if my tether starts to work again.
ok, an update as I said. I flashed the previous version "jls36i" stock image back, and I'm happily tethering once again on the train
Does anyone know where I have to go on the internet to get an answer from Google as to why tethering is disabled on Kit Kat for the Nexus 7? I've tried to find some place to send an email, have a discussion, fill out a web form, or anything but I can't find anyplace that I'm sure will get me an answer back. I'm not a social media person but I will join one if I can get an answer to my questions. Any help would be appreciated.
They've definitely changed something in the past month or two. I was able to tether to my ipod w/o any issues. I hit my 500mb limit today. I figured, no big deal, will just fire up my vpn (L2TP) from the ipod. Done deal, right? Nope. They can still detect it somehow.
I will have to check it out on my pc. I have a hunch they can somehow tell that tethering is enabled on the phone (nexus 5 4.4).
I just got a Galaxy tab S 10.5 LTE with model number SM-T805W, with Videotron in Canada.
1- There is no dialer pre-installed on the tablet, I found a google dialer.apk, but is crashes anytime I want to make a call, do I need to install any other apk to make calls?
2- If I want to install any of the roms on this forum, would any rom for the SM-T805 work or do I need a rom specifically for the SM-T805W? Same goes for the recovery image, the recovery images for the T805 work on the T805W?
Thank you!
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I just got a Galaxy tab S 10.5 LTE with model number SM-T805W, with Videotron in Canada.
1- There is no dialer pre-installed on the tablet, I found a google dialer.apk, but is crashes anytime I want to make a call, do I need to install any other apk to make calls?
2- If I want to install any of the roms on this forum, would any rom for the SM-T805 work or do I need a rom specifically for the SM-T805W? Same goes for the recovery image, the recovery images for the T805 work on the T805W?
Thank you!
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Looks like theres no calls pal somebody else asked also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/lte-frequencies-supported-t805w-canadian-t2913726
Ive looked for specs for t805w and theres only specs for t805 which i have, i mean they look exactly the same, its a small risk and someone may disagree but out of the interest in bypassing that kind of a restriction it woyld be worth testing and could help many others in future, if anything goes wrong ill guide you into restoring it back to how it was....but yeah if youve done this before you should be fine..,just make a backup first though is all i advise.
Hey I'm running a t805w on the Bell network and haven't had a single issue using anything designed for the t805. I'm currently running supersamsung rom with skyhigh kernel and philz recovery. Lte works great, but voice calls are a no go. Supersamsung rom has the dialer preinstalled, but trying to dial out causes a force close. Sms works fine. Not sure if the lack of voice calls is because of the tablet, or if it could be carrier related. Maybe someone with more knowledge could add some insight. As always perform a backup (including efs) before flashing anything.
There you go m8 confirmation all works ok from other roms...shame about dialling calls though...if its capable physically of 3g lte n so on, n shows network, then the only logical conclusion is the basic firmware of the phone, as in pre kernal level.,the bios basically, theyve done something...now...cloning a t805 bios to a t805w maybe devs??? Lmao never gonna happen, but yeah sammy have restricted it with software, unless theres a physical difference that makes an antenna pick up 3g,lte, send txts but no calls regardless of firmware which i doubt then thats my opinion.
Just confirming for anyone else looking for this, I've flashed twrp 2.7.1.1 (for the T805), and recovery works as it should.
I can also confirm that even with a T805 rom, calls are not working. In te call logs, I see all calls I tried to make as canceled, dialing brings me directly to the call ended message.
Thank you all for your support!
calling from sm-t805w
pdolton2000 said:
There you go m8 confirmation all works ok from other roms...shame about dialling calls though...if its capable physically of 3g lte n so on, n shows network, then the only logical conclusion is the basic firmware of the phone, as in pre kernal level.,the bios basically, theyve done something...now...cloning a t805 bios to a t805w maybe devs??? Lmao never gonna happen, but yeah sammy have restricted it with software, unless theres a physical difference that makes an antenna pick up 3g,lte, send txts but no calls regardless of firmware which i doubt then thats my opinion.
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Hi, I used the WEPHONE app and the dialer and 805 worked great, good audio as good as land line, in Canada cost p/m is $0.005. Bell blocked dial out and texting at my request because they texted me about 9 times and then charged 20 cent per message, apperently they did not make enough money on the contract. I never tried to use it as a cellphone though. My Contact list worked as well with the wephone app
Update?
Any update here?
still waiting for updates
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Any update here?
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?????????????????????
Bump! Has anyone succeeded in creating a phone dialer app for this device? It should be possible!!
Up up up
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Up up up
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Hi do you mean there has been a development on this or are you trying to bump it?
Ok First, I am looking for a voicemail app that will let me listen to my voicemail's, "WITHOUT CALLING ANOTHER NUMBER".
I liked the old one like sprint had awhile back. I just don't want to call another number to get my voicemail.
And Second, We have three phones, one is able to switch Carriers and the other two say not compatible. They are all the same phones.
How do I get our other Note 2 sph-L900 open to go to another carrier? We are trying to go from sprint to Straight talk.
I was wondering if the sd card needs to be upgraded to a 10 to help this problem.
Please I could really use some help here, going nuts..
Yes the Phones are rooted and running Cyanogenmod Nightly 12.1.
mpoehling said:
Ok First, I am looking for a voicemail app that will let me listen to my voicemail's, "WITHOUT CALLING ANOTHER NUMBER".
I liked the old one like sprint had awhile back. I just don't want to call another number to get my voicemail.
And Second, We have three phones, one is able to switch Carriers and the other two say not compatible. They are all the same phones.
How do I get our other Note 2 sph-L900 open to go to another carrier? We are trying to go from sprint to Straight talk.
I was wondering if the sd card needs to be upgraded to a 10 to help this problem.
Please I could really use some help here, going nuts..
Yes the Phones are rooted and running Cyanogenmod Nightly 12.1.
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For your first question - I use Google Voice. I prefer the visual voicemail from Sprint, but I haven't found any other than Google Voice that works with CM12.1
No idea about your second question....
Ok, Thank you altimuh, installed and in use......
Any help on the Second question, anyone, Please...
I got it ... and yeah, this was the place to ask....
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I really don't understand why I never get the help I need from here.......
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Because your second question makes little sense and this is a forum filled with users-- it's not a Sprint helpline.
First, there is no sim card (...which I assume you mean because an SD card is totally unrelated to carrier service). You need to call Sprint or walk into a store. Ask them to unlock the ESN for use on an mvno. If you don't have an outstanding bill, they'll likely be okay with it.