Coming from my moto g3 on CM13.1, I used CM's call whitelist function to only allow calls and texts from contacts. What solutions are available for the pixel xl? I'm currently on pure nexus. Root solution is fine too. I tried using call blacklist pro but it didn't work.
Specifically I want a whitelist, not blacklist. Canadian telemarketers and car dealers are surprisingly aggressive.
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So I broke my S4 the other day. Luckily i have a N7 LTE to use. So i took my sim out and placed it my N7. Im a kinda trying out the device as a daily driver to see how it works. Obviously its too big to carry but because its winter here it hides in my jacket well. After that, yeah cant really keep it on the waist or the pocket, that is part of the problem. I use a wired earpiece and mic atm to calls. I will probably get the wireless LG BT headset, alot of guys i work have it and they love it.
So far my experience is ok so far. I can call anyone through hangouts app and hangout apps dialer. I have SMS working. Obviously people who are not on google hangouts calling me is a bit of a issue for them. They have to usually txt me then i call them. Wait til my parents find out they cant call me, lol. Also my boss cant either lol, hes been texting or email me to call him when needed. Once of the features i miss from calling is the 'wait' function, 800-555-5555;(bridge code)#, now i have to enter all the codes manually and also remember them.
I am not sure of my options here, so I am throwing this out to the community. Do you guys use this device as a daily driver for phone call and such and if so how do you get people to call you? When i call people my ID does not show on their phone. I would like to keep my number if possible then give out a google number to everyone. 2nd option is to get a new phone. I did the cyber monday register deal for $140 off Moto 360 16gig code, which i did get. But not sure if im going to use it.
what do you guys think/solutions for me.
I'd buy a new phone
I'm at that point. After a few more days with it. I'm not that happy as a possible phone replacement. But it is at least usable.
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I've used mine somewhat extensively as a main device. Disclaimer- for some reason, my Verizon sold N7 was not seen as such by T-Mobile. I've used it many times over a few months with my unlimited phone sim in it. It's finally, after a straight month of having my tablet sim in it, showing as a FIRST generation N7 on mytmobile. I haven't tried it with my phone sim in a while to see if that will be an issue now.
Pros-
-battery life's been great as a primary phone, 6 hours of screen time with LTE always on
-love the size (hate the lack of rugged cases, mine has some wear on it from carrying it around)
-xposed module, with 8sms, works great with whatever sim I have in it; I don't care what anyone says, regular sms's are still very useful
-tethering isn't seen as such (nor on my current phone, an Ascend Mate 2), just as regular data used
-T-Mobile visual voicemail sideloads just fine and works rather well as a "missed call notification" if the caller leaves a voice mail
Cons-
-no vibration
-making a call, whether thorough Hangouts or through Vonage attached to the phone sim's number, sucks; I have to talk right into the side mic and people still have a hard time hearing me; I don't have any Bluetooth headpieces to try with it
-no vibration
@Duffmantp I'm not sure if this would help you. But, I have a Google voice phone # which is delivered to Hangouts. So, anyone that has my GV # can call or sms me and I can do the other direction. Just a thought.
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Dburgessme2 said:
@Duffmantp I'm not sure if this would help you. But, I have a Google voice phone # which is delivered to Hangouts. So, anyone that has my GV # can call or sms me and I can do the other direction. Just a thought.
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I have a google number. I just tried calling it from my wife's iPhone. And it didn't go through. Not sure if I have it setup correct. Also I can't send or receive MMS (via text) not hangouts.
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There is a setting in hangouts to set GV # to come through, I believe. I don't really deal with mms but thought I remembered reading some updates to allow as long as you let hangouts take over for those. Wish I could help more.
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Did your G4 come with native call blocking? My Verizon G4 doesn't have (I suspect they removed it) any native call blocking. I'm currently using "Call Blacklist Pro" and it's working the way I want, only my contacts will ring through. All other numbers go straight to VM. I get anywhere from 0 to 6 calls per week from blocked or unknown numbers, and so far they've all been blocked.
If you use something else, what is it? I'm open to trying new options. While my current app is working OK, I still wish my G4 had native blocking like my Galaxy S4. I wish Verizon would stop removing stuff.
It's there on Verizon, but hidden. I used an app called quick shortcut maker. Search for reject. You'll see a call reject activity. Make the shortcut on your home screen, and it works great.
if you have root, use RCB Root Call Block Pro... the best Call Blocker i every seen
thank you so much. I was getting rather aggravated that Verizon hid call blocking. Had it on my note 3 and just got a g4 today and there was no call block list. Glad its still there, even if it is hidden.
Verizon charges for call blocking, of course they hid it.
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It's there on Verizon, but hidden. I used an app called quick shortcut maker. Search for reject. You'll see a call reject activity. Make the shortcut on your home screen, and it works great.
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Other ways to see rejected calls is, simply go to call logs, and you will see a "red crossed" circle down the numbers call rejected for.
I have used google voice for my business for the past 8 years or so and never had issues w/ GV voicemails until recently. Now, when I get a call on my GV # and don't answer, the call goes directly to my carrier voicemail w/ no way to fix - I've tried everything. Anyone else? Is this a back-end issue w/ Google?
edit: the verizon call forwarding does work but it forwards all calls to my GV voicemail now w/ no way to seperate between personal and business.
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I have used google voice for my business for the past 8 years or so and never had issues w/ GV voicemails until recently. Now, when I get a call on my GV # and don't answer, the call goes directly to my carrier voicemail w/ no way to fix - I've tried everything. Anyone else? Is this a back-end issue w/ Google?
edit: the verizon call forwarding does work but it forwards all calls to my GV voicemail now w/ no way to seperate between personal and business.
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I haven't had any issues, I use google voice as a second phone number and it's been working fine. I just popped my sim out of my old phone, put it in the new pixel 3 and installed google voice and I was back up and running, didn't do a thing else. I also use it for my voicemail though, so I actually want the situation in your edit...
Are you somehow forwarding from google voice back to your carrier number? Without any forwarding at all it should behave as 2 totally separate lines, carrier # to carrier voicemail, gv # to gv voicemail, so if gv is going to carrier voicemail then there's something somewhere telling it to... I'm not aware of any backend problems with Google in this stuff, mine seems to be working fine, but you could try their support maybe...
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I haven't had any issues, I use google voice as a second phone number and it's been working fine. I just popped my sim out of my old phone, put it in the new pixel 3 and installed google voice and I was back up and running, didn't do a thing else. I also use it for my voicemail though, so I actually want the situation in your edit...
Are you somehow forwarding from google voice back to your carrier number? Without any forwarding at all it should behave as 2 totally separate lines, carrier # to carrier voicemail, gv # to gv voicemail, so if gv is going to carrier voicemail then there's something somewhere telling it to... I'm not aware of any backend problems with Google in this stuff, mine seems to be working fine, but you could try their support maybe...
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Thanks for chiming in. Yeah I didn't port my number so I have the gv # forwarded to my carrier number. Is there another way to keep them both separate?
I'm not sure, I think just forwarding one to another is the only way to get them commingled like that...
Same issue here. Worked fine for the last 5+ years. As soon as I got the 3 that was the end of that. Can't get it working no matter what I try.
I have the same issue: calls don't ring and go straight to voicemail. Do Not Disturb is off. Verizon is my carrier.
I've used GV for years with several phones: 2XL, Moto X, LG G3.
As an aside, I'm noticing missed notifications using other apps, too. I'm wondering if it has to do with Android 9 notifications?
I ported my number to GV about a year ago. I use it for everything, calls, texting , and voicemail. I knew it was working, but I just tested to double check, and all is well.
Go to voice.google.com on a web browser. Click side menu select legacy. Click settings gear. Deactivate Google voicemail on this phone (your mobile). Then activate Google voicemail mail on said phone. Dial the code and it should work. I had to do this yesterday on att
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Anybody with SM-T837V making phone calls or texting with their Verizon #? I mean with any native app? I got Verizon with it and so it has a # for itself but I don't see any options to directly use it for calls let alone text.
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Anybody with SM-T837V making phone calls or texting with their Verizon #? I mean with any native app? I got Verizon with it and so it has a # for itself but I don't see any options to directly use it for calls let alone text.
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From what I understand all carriers remove the phone and messaging apps and only allow tablets as data only. Only international unlocked tablets from overseas have phone and messaging apps. Now whether or not they could be added back through a new ROM is not yet clear.
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From what I understand all carriers remove the phone and messaging apps and only allow tablets as data only. Only international unlocked tablets from overseas have phone and messaging apps. Now whether or not they could be added back through a new ROM is not yet clear.
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Darn. I mean they give'em # but with no means of using them for communication
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Darn. I mean they give'em # but with no means of using them for communication
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I'm using Pulse SMS as my default text messaging for my Samsung Note 9 and have it installed on my tablet as well as other devices, and I use it on my desktop through their web app or Chrome app. It works flawlessly. Much better than the current version of Android/Google Messages. Unfortunately, doesn't work for calls. I use Google Voice still for voice calls to/from all my devices. A while back, I ported my VZW number to Google Voice so I have more flexability on calling. My biggest frustrat the moment is that Verizon doesn't seem to be pushing out updates for the tablet like they do the phones. I'm a few months behind on the security patch for Android on this tablet. Not happy about it.
I have a Verizon S7 Edge cell, and was able to load Verizon Messenger Plus on my wifi Tab S4. It let's me send and receive texts using the Verizon cell number on the tablet. It used to let you make and receive cell phone voice calls over WiFi, but they disabled that feature.
Just get the T-Mobile version using Digits app to use S4 Tablet as a phone
I have it on my Galaxy Tab S4 works great not needing to bring phone along too,
But I bring it anyway...
https://www.androidcentral.com/what-t-mobile-digits-and-why-do-i-want-it
T mobile version works well
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I have a Verizon S7 Edge cell, and was able to load Verizon Messenger Plus on my wifi Tab S4. It let's me send and receive texts using the Verizon cell number on the tablet. It used to let you make and receive cell phone voice calls over WiFi, but they disabled that feature.
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So they have reactivated calling on the Verizon Messenger Plus app!
First, you need to specify a 911 address. The default is your billing address - which is my work office and needed to be changed to the home address. When you enable the calling function, you both receive calls to your cell (e en if the cell is powered off) and can place calls from your tablet.
The limitations:
1) There doesn't seem to be a way change away from the default ring tone. Maybe 8f you sync contacts with 6our phone?
2) There doesn't seem to be a way to independently set the ringer volume - it is loud and controlled by the multi-media volume. If you are listening to music or video and the multi-media volume is high, the ringer is high.
It is just a button push to turn the calling function on and off.
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I received a spam call this morning but to my surprise I had the option to use Google's Call Screening feature. Originally Pixel devices only supported it alongside a few other devices. I'm very surprised to see Sony supporting it. No automatic screening or advanced spam control settings for it though.
There doesn't seem to be a mention of this support anywhere else, so I'm just putting this out there for anyone who's interested in this phone.
Of course this is using US firmware, where the feature is only available at the moment.
I am in Europe and this feature is available in the settings.
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