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Hello All,
So I know that the Inc comes with VVM but I don't really want to pay for a month service if I don't have too.
Second I know Google Voice does a decent job with visual voice mail but I'm looking for something to use with the phone number on my phone not a new number.
Anyone have any suggestions as to what to try out? I'm more curious if it's a useful feature or more of just a waste of time. I've heard of YouMail but I haven't found very many good reviews on it.
Any suggestions for apps are greatly appreciated or of course if you think it's not even worth trying out I'll take that too.
Thanks in advance,
-Flawless
Use Google voice. It does exactly what you want, with your current number.
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Just use Google voice, no one has to know that you have another number..
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I've used youmail.com on my droid and 2 blackberries in the past, i love it. it doesn't do transcription for free, but everything else is. and you can block specific people from leaving your messages if you want.
Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a fix for SGS i9000 for Rogers/Fido name display. I get the name correctly on my phone while the number is ringing, however, when I answer or don't pickup the call, I just get the number.
Thank you
i don't follow...
when i miss i call i get the normal SMS from 8888 telling me that i missed a call from such and such from the phone number that phoned me
and in the phone call log, i see the little red arrow that i missed a call with the name and phone number of the contact
if it was not a contact then it just shows the phone number (which is normal of all previous cell phones i've used)
so... what exactly is not working for you?
I don't have that feature that would send me an SMS with the name and number. I just have a "Name Display and Caller number" feature. On FIDO supported phones any person that calls, even if that person is not in the contact list, his/her name would display. On my phone, SGS i9000M, Name Display works only while the phone is ringing....
iamcanadian said:
even if that person is not in the contact list, his/her name would display. On my phone, SGS i9000M, Name Display works only while the phone is ringing....
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that is correct
this is how it works normally on any cell phone that i've had with Fido
only displays the name when it's ringing
it doesn't save the name, it never did for any of my previous cell phones
that's only for people that are not on your contact list
And I guess the question was if there is a way to have the name not only the number in the call log after the call is completed. Is there a fix for this? Thx
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well there is nothing to FIX because it's not broken
the "Advanced Caller ID" the one that shows you the callers name even though it is not in your contact list, is a network feature
not a phone feature
the build in phone feature will match the caller ID from the network provided number to your contact list then show you the caller name, if it's not in your contact list you will just get the number
that is standard on all phones with caller ID
the trick that the network uses, is that they tag the name of the person calling you along the caller ID number
older phones wouldn't even display the name
newer phones will show the name, but not be able to do anything with it, it just displays it that's all
the build in software on most phones are only designed to save the caller ID number, no extra stuff tagging along.
translation you will need a Developer to come up with a new software to be able to save both the caller ID + the extra strings attached
Just to confirm my old nokia n97 did save the name in missed calls.
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I see what you mean, on some phones when someone calls you and you do not have the persons contact saved the following happens:
1. Name is displayed along with the number while ringing.
2. When you look up the phone log the name is in there and when you save the contact it already has the name typed in for you.
On the Galaxy S number 2 does not happen. I dont know how to change it to make it work however, I am interested.
A new software will be required to do that, none of my previous phone had that feature
time to hire an android developer to make and app to do that
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I have the same features with Fido and i found it to be annoying that it wouldnt show the callers name(not on my contacts) in missed calls. If its important they can call again lol.
Off-Topic:
I am about to purchase the Captivate from Rogers(finally its out...) but im with Fido, what im wondering is it possible to unlock the phone with the unlock/unfreeze guide located in the dev section. I just dont want to create a new thread for one question
PS. It didnt allow me to post the link to the guide because i just joined, sorry for the trouble lol.
I would appreciate if someone can post a fix for this issue. I'll throw in some money for a fix
Me too!
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if you guys really want this feature implemented you'll have to put up a bounty to hire a developer to make an app for that
AllGamer said:
if you guys really want this feature implemented you'll have to put up a bounty to hire a developer to make an app for that
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I'm not sure how bounties are done here, however, 20 US dollars from me send via paypal!
Did you ever tried super caller ID?
Greez
Auratumus said:
Did you ever tried super caller ID?
Greez
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super caller ID is only good if you have an active data or WIFI connection
My bro has a Acer Liquid from Fido and caller id from non-contact sticks in log.
Come on Samsung or XDA!!!
Any update...any luck on this?
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I just re-downloaded Google Voice for my Android. I tried it a few months back but installed a new ROM and never reinstalled it.
I decided I wanted to be able to use my Google Voice number again so I re-downloaded it and when I went to set it up, Google Voice tells me they have partnered with Sprint and it's asking me if I want to do the fully intergrated install for Sprint OR the standard Google Voice install.
What is the difference?
I've waited to set it up because I don't want it to take over my phone until I know what I'm getting myself into!
Thanks
*Update*
Maybe if I tell you guys WHAT I want GVoice for, you can tell me what option to use.
I want to use Google voice to hide my Sprint number. I want to be able to give out a number that people CAN call me on, without them knowing my real Sprint number, and if I return their calls, I only want them to see my GVoice number.
I also like the idea of being able to block numbers in GVoice so the caller thinks my number is no longer in service which I see you can do.
Thanks.
If you ibtergrate with sprint, your sprint telephone number can be used as your google number! One number for both.
If you want to use a seperate number for google then do this.
1. Log into google voice from computer.
2. Click on your number in top right hand corner.
3. Select phones
4. Deactivate google voice on your number.
Done!!! 2 numbers.
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So then it completely defeats the purpose of using Google Voice? Everyone I know uses Google Voice to mask their cellphone providers number.
Everyone I know uses it to be anonymous. I mean I know Google knows what your real number is so like you wouldn't want to call in any bomb threats but everyone I know uses Google Voice as a disposable number. For example, bill collectors or Craigslist ads etc.
If you intergrate you may also use your google number as your number. Sorry for not explaining that!
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When you install, choose use my google number and callers will see your google number. You can always change this.
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OK so what does the integration do exactly then because I can use my Google Voice number without integrating and just doing the standard setup.
I'm kinda lost as to what it does exactly. Like what the point it.
Your google number is a landline, so if you intergrate, your cell makes the call but shows the landline nuber, as opposed to calling ftom the google number without intergration wich uses landline minutes!!
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So if if you dont have the simply everything plan and intergrate your caller id just displays your google voice wich saves landline minutes because your calling from your cell and displaying your google number.
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Im in the same boat as the OP. I just reinstalled CM7 from scratch & when I installed GV, I had the same options.
I really just use GV for the voicemail integration. I wouldnt mind being able to setup custom greetings for family members, I guess the text being saved on google is a good thing (though a little scary).
I just dont get what the point of it is if I already have a GV number (which I dont use except for voicemail).
I just dont see the benefit of porting except for the GV being the one stop phone number I give out with some blocking features.
My bigger concern is if I wanted to leave GV or sprint, how that gets handled, or what rights i am signing over to google on my information.
Any ideas on where to find more info?
THanks,
Rich
parksc976 said:
If you intergrate you may also use your google number as your number. Sorry for not explaining that!
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You have to pay to keep your GVoice number, though.
Integration is great for those of us who want the GVoice features (texting and voicemail from the app and web) without a separate GVoice number that everyone has to learn. I love having access to my texts from a browser, and can call people from my netbook and it shows up as my cell number.
Yes, you can do that without integration too, but this way I didn't have to teach everyone a new number. I've had my mobile number for over six years now; I don't want to get a new one.
What happens if you leave sprint? Does Google 'own' your voicemails? Does your texts go through the native app, or in the google voice app?
RichTJ99 said:
What happens if you leave sprint? Does Google 'own' your voicemails? Does your texts go through the native app, or in the google voice app?
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You can de-integrate your number. I imagine that Google would give you another Google number at that point.
Hello I just started using Google voice recently and absolutely love the idea to make free calls with it. I was just wondering if there is anyway to have my actual cell number displayed as my caller ID when I call people instead of my Google voice number.
Thanks in advance
You can port your cellphone number to Google Voice.
http://support.google.com/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1065667
Let me know if that helps.
This does terminate your contract tho, which could be problematic.
ya terminating is not a option
This isn't an ultimate solution but you can register your info with your google voice number so it displays your name with your google voice number. http://www.listyourself.net/
....at least they will know who is calling.
mattymac said:
This isn't an ultimate solution but you can register your info with your google voice number so it displays your name with your google voice number. http://www.listyourself.net/
....at least they will know who is calling.
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I would be weary of this. To me its like signing up for a bunch of telemarketer spam. Anybody?
dkotoric said:
Hello I just started using Google voice recently and absolutely love the idea to make free calls with it. I was just wondering if there is anyway to have my actual cell number displayed as my caller ID when I call people instead of my Google voice number.
Thanks in advance
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You can't unless you port your number to Google Voice. Either port your current # or give out the Google Voice number to your friends and family. That's how it works.
If you're lucky you can get a GV # that's similar to your current #. I got a GV # that is the same 7-digit # but with a different area code.
But it really doesn't matter, no one remembers numbers anymore. Once they put it in their address book then it just looks like you're calling either way.
You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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Tidbits said:
You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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Once Google gets MMS working, I'll probably try to do that. The Google Voice integration is the only thing I have missed since leaving Sprint.
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You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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How so? The act of taking your number from a carrier and porting it to another (in this case Google Voice) breaks your contract.
Not if you request it yourself and do some leg work and pay $28($10 for GV, and $18 for Verizon). Might be $38 $20 for GV port. I did mine long ago when Google first offered porting.
Your old number will be in GV and you'll get a new number and no canceled contract.
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Tidbits said:
Not if you request it yourself and do some leg work and pay $28($10 for GV, and $18 for Verizon). Might be $38 $20 for GV port. I did mine long ago when Google first offered porting.
Your old number will be in GV and you'll get a new number and no canceled contract
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Ah that makes more sense.
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Anyone know why when I'm in gv app if I click add or view contact nothing happens..
Do you like using it better than sprint vm app?
Thanks
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That is actually pretty weird. I have never tried to add a contact from Voice before you posted this issue. It don't work for me either.... Hmm...
As for your question as to which one is better? I have been using Voice since it was in Beta (invite only). I absolutely love it. It provides you a text transcript of your VM, which most carriers charge extra for. It also allows you to flag a VM as spam.
If you are lucky enough to have carrier integration (as I do with sprint) you can log into your VM account on line and set up custom greetings based on an individual number, or an unknown number, etc. You can also set up specific numbers that will be directed directly to VM or to just hang up with no option to leave a VM at all.
In short... I love this app.
Thanks! Yeah so far I like it. Too.
Only issues is like I said about viewing and adding contacts
Also sometimes if I call someone the caller Id
Is not my number... It's a 202 number
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there is actually a setting that you can enable to choose what number is displayed on Caller ID. I do not use the Sprint integration. I have my Google Voice number separate from my phone's number. So whenever I call someone, it uses my phone's number. You can enable the option to make it ask you if you want to use google voice, and then it will show up with your voice phone number.