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GV invitation anyone?

So, I've been waiting for months and months, and really would love to use the Google Voice thing on my G1. Never used Grand Central.
The Google people seem way too slow and love to tease
Anyone can help? I'd appreciate very much..
TIA...

As of right now, I've not seen an option to invite folks. I got mine a few days ago via signing up on the Google Voice site. It'd been about a month or two since I had last signed up to test it. I've had numerous folks asking me for an invite, but unlike Gmail, I've not seen an invite feature. Guess you just have to be patient until Google picks you.

I'm a GC/GV beta tester, and one of the option's it shows in the control panel is Tell A Friend. I've never used it, and it's not very descript at all. I don't know if this feature will get you an immediate acct or just have you sign up to be notified whenever it does go out beta. I'll be glad to give it a try if want. Shoot me a private message msg here on XDA with your email address. It's worth a shot I guess.

where are you seeing that?
Been a GC/GV bet bunny since GC popped into existence. Never seen that option to "tell a friend". Maybe I don't really have any friends? Or maybe its new? where are you seeing that, under Settings?

I was one of the first to sign up and I got mine a couple weeks ago, it doesn't appear that I have any invites to share but here is the link from Google.
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/googlevoiceinvite/

blueheeler said:
I'm a GC/GV beta tester, and one of the option's it shows in the control panel is Tell A Friend. I've never used it, and it's not very descript at all. I don't know if this feature will get you an immediate acct or just have you sign up to be notified whenever it does go out beta. I'll be glad to give it a try if want. Shoot me a private message msg here on XDA with your email address. It's worth a shot I guess.
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Thanks a lot. I'll send you a PM. Whether it works or not, I do appreciate your help.
I tried to register for invites (2-3 times maybe, since March or so, with different email IDs) and now it's July and I still got none from Google!

use a @gmail.com id for ur email, they usally give gmail people it first i didnt get one yet though.

super_ said:
use a @gmail.com id for ur email, they usally give gmail people it first i didnt get one yet though.
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Yes I did... At least 2 different @gmail addresses... But 4-5 months is a bit long time and kind of frustrating... Esp. it could be very useful for my line of work (if the features they promise are true) plus would make my G1 phone more of what it should be...

I just got mine after 2 weeks

alexhtcg1 said:
Yes I did... At least 2 different @gmail addresses... But 4-5 months is a bit long time and kind of frustrating... Esp. it could be very useful for my line of work (if the features they promise are true) plus would make my G1 phone more of what it should be...
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Selling drugs? lol

beagz said:
I just got mine after 2 weeks
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Then I conclude that Google hates me personally very very deep in their hearts.

CBowley said:
Selling drugs? lol
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I'm in VoIP / 3G / satellite business and yes it's kind of a drug I guess. Especially I am addicted to my G1. I'll seek professional help, I swear.

I just got my invite on Thursday, applied back in March with a gmail address. I have been using PF Visual Voicemail and it's been great, but the Google service is clearly better for those us running most of our email/phone/messaging lives via Google. Hope you get your invite soon, it's definitely a winner!
Anyone know if a Google branded app will be released soon? The GV app is good, but I'd love to have another option as well.

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Anyone know if a Google branded app will be released soon? The GV app is good, but I'd love to have another option as well.
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I doubt you'll see Android integration anytime soon. What's bad about the GV app by Evan? It's pretty damn near perfect IMO.

beagz said:
I just got mine after 2 weeks
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Man, you're lucky! I hope that I can get one soon.

A quick update:
So, this morning I finally received the official Google Voice invite from Google.
Now, imagine my absolute joy and relief, that after waiting for it since March (!) I click on the link in that email only to see
"Google Voice is not available in your country.
Thanks for visiting Google Voice. We're not yet open for users outside the US, but are planning to expand our service to additional countries in the future. "

alexhtcg1 said:
So, I've been waiting for months and months, and really would love to use the Google Voice thing on my G1. Never used Grand Central.
The Google people seem way too slow and love to tease
Anyone can help? I'd appreciate very much..
TIA...
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I got my invitation a 3 days ago. If you would of posted this a couple days ago i would sent you my other invite

mcfly015 said:
I got my invitation a 3 days ago. If you would of posted this a couple days ago i would sent you my other invite
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Yes, thanks a lot -- I appreciate that. But as I just said in my latest post I've already finally got the invite, but cannot use it since I am not in the US.
Any tips?

alexhtcg1 said:
Yes, thanks a lot -- I appreciate that. But as I just said in my latest post I've already finally got the invite, but cannot use it since I am not in the US.
Any tips?
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Tried searching but nada!

ok i got my invit i swit my unlimited to 300 min and using GV as unlimited lol
but you need myfave great and luv cheating T-mobile 0ops

[Q] ROM Manager premium problem-how do i contact app dev?

I bought ROM manager premium through the paypal link in the app. Now that i've moved back to the N1 from the NS (i bought it when i was on the NS), i don't see any way to activate premium features without paying again. am i missing something?

twitter @koush

crachel said:
twitter @koush
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really? twitter?
Now i guess i gotta figure out how to twit, tweet.......whatever.
ok i cant send a message to someone who is not following me. now what?
wtf honestly if i knew this before paying i wouldnt have bothered. who the heck uses twitter as their ONLY online communication?

knux11 said:
really? twitter?
Now i guess i gotta figure out how to twit, tweet.......whatever.
ok i cant send a message to someone who is not following me. now what?
wtf honestly if i knew this before paying i wouldnt have bothered. who the heck uses twitter as their ONLY online communication?
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I'm not a Twitter pro or anything... but I think as long as you preface your tweet by @koush, he'll see your message and will probably respond. He's a good guy and won't screw you over...so just get in touch with him.

ok thanks guys just did it. hope it works.

Does the rom transfer between phones? Just asking--
Can you copy your TB backup or whole sd card from the s to n sd card so the n sees those apps and knows you have rom mgr

rugmankc said:
Does the rom transfer between phones? Just asking--
Can you copy your TB backup or whole sd card from the s to n sd card so the n sees those apps and knows you have rom mgr
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i don't have the ns anymore.

You can probably also get his email by clicking on 'Send email to the developer'.
Actually, just checked, you don't even have to click on it. His email is right there on the page.
You know every app on the Market has the developer's email, right?
[email protected]

Clarkster said:
You can probably also get his email by clicking on 'Send email to the developer'.
Actually, just checked, you don't even have to click on it. His email is right there on the page.
You know every app on the Market has the developer's email, right?
[email protected]
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thanks!
yeah i knew about that, but i'm still getting used to the new market layout (that, and a brain fart). I tried the website but it looks like it's no longer up. thanks again everyone!
Now i feel really dumb, esp. since i've gotten help from other app devs the same way in the past.

Sorry, I just re-read my message and it sounds kind of snarky. Don't feel bad for forgetting about that, everyone has brain farts.

Clarkster said:
Sorry, I just re-read my message and it sounds kind of snarky. Don't feel bad for forgetting about that, everyone has brain farts.
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thanks for the apology, but i didn't take it that way.
Honestly, after seeing your response the first time, I just felt so dumb. I didn't get the app from the market, but I should've known to check there anyway.

dude doesn't respond to tweets or emails. Starting to piss me off.
if i would have known trying to save 1 dollar was gonna cause me this much headache.....

join the crowd
never got a response
now use amon_ra

I have the exact same problem. I tried to contact him by email but he does not reply. Will try to contact him via Twitter.
It really pisses me off.

Just wanted to see if this got rectified? I recently did the reverse of the OP. Switched from the Nexus One up to the Nexus S. Premium isn't showing up on the NS.

nope. I just won't support the dev anymore. if one really wants to pay for this app, go thru the market. the dollar isn't worth the headache.

also waiting for response
i also buyed via Paypal cause i dont have a credit card (Market only accept Credit-card)
i changed rom and cannot activat premium features
will try to get money back from paypal (45days!)
hope he will response in next few days
greetings

If it were me, I would find alternative means of getting the software. You already paid for the license. If the dev don't wanna support his own product, either don't use it, or find another place to download it. There are many places to obtain android apps.

I don't like spreading this because I support the developers and truly appreciate the work they do. But I also don't like to see ppl cheated out of their money whether it was intentional or not. I'll tell you how to get that app from the market without paying. Just shoot me a pm.
Sent from my Motorola Olympus

I am another person who bought via PayPal, thinking it would save me $1 and put more $ in the developers pocket rather than the Android market taking it. I originally purchased it back in January 2011 and now cannot get my new device to show that it is the premium version without purchasing on the Android Market... Did anyone find a solution to this or get a reply from Koush?

[Q] I really could use some help please...

First off, I apologize if I come off as "noobish". I joined this site about 10 minutes ago. Anyway, last week I left my Samsung Captivate unattended (like the drunken fool I am), someone guessed my pattern too many times and now I'm at the "too many pattern attempts" screen and of course I do not have a Google account. From my understanding, after readin some threads on here, one of the solutions is to use the ODIN program to flash the phone, is that correct? And also, is there any possible way, via ODIN or some other program, for me to view my text messages before I flash it and lose everything? I would very much like to know the contents of the texts I've been receiving all week. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this, and perhaps help me out.

The too many pattern attempts only locks the phone for a set time. Sounds to me like you "found" a phone that you want help with. Why not take it to at&t and have them return it or ask them for assistance if you are indeed the rightful owner.

I can assure you I'm the righful owner. I left my phone unattended at a party and my fantastic friends tried guessin my pattern too many times. I'm now stuck at a screen where you have to enter your Google account. Like a dumbass I didn't create a Google account when I first purchased the phone. So now I'm locked out of my phone for good. And I've already been to AT&T. We tried the hard reset, and just does not work and they won't give me a new phone.

**** flashed with Odin and create a new Google acc or call art and said that u lost the phone and paid those 125 but u still can keep the phone u have now and sell it truogh Craigslist or some place like that !
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Pictuers or it didnt happen lets see your proof of purchase
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I dont believe that anyone uses a android phone without making a google account.

So you've NEVER gone to the android market? That's the first thing anyone does that has a Droid phone.

you sir are not smart enough to trick us real owners. Google account creation is required to access the market. you telling us you've never tried to access the market?
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rjblack11 said:
you sir are not smart enough to trick us real owners. Google account creation is required to access the market. you telling us you've never tried to access the market?
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Lol! Ive never met anyone who had an android and not access the market. This would be the first.
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What you need a google account to access the market?
Damn...........Who would have thought that.......
There are ways around this.........OP I don't think your going to get any help here.......

So just get on a computer and create a Google gmail account. It does not have to be created by your phone. Once you have created your account, you can then enter your gmail ID when the phone prompts for it.
But I agree. Something is fishy with this story.
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redger725 said:
So just get on a computer and create a Google gmail account. It does not have to be created by your phone. Once you have created your account, you can then enter your gmail ID when the phone prompts for it.
But I agree. Something is fishy with this story.
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False info......once you link your account....it's linked..........

nickm50 said:
False info......once you link your account....it's linked..........
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He said that he never linked it to an account. That was the basis of my reply.
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redger725 said:
He said that he never linked it to an account. That was the basis of my reply.
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So its going to verify whatever he puts in there to a "blank" file, it won't match The point of entering the Gmail account is a second means of verification, if there is no account registered to the phone, it won't work.
His best bet is to return the phone to its owner.....the dead give away that it is not his, is that he has not had it for a week...who can go a week without their Captivate?

Agreed....return to owner
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Haha,notice how the OP hasn't reply ever since you guys uncovered his evil plan.
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I haven't posted because I have been quite busy with work and school. I have accessed the Market before. But it never asked me to create a Google Account. Not that I remember anyway. I wish there was a way for me to prove to y'all I am very sincere about my situation. I really do need help with this. It is true, I have been locked outta my phone for over a week now and it is drivin me crazy. But I'm explorin other options that doesn't cost money, like the ODIN program, that was what I really wanted to know about. Anyway, judgin by all the post, I'm some evil asshole tryin to get into someone else's phone. Which, I guess, is somewhat understandable, and with y'all not knowin me or me not bein able to show proof of my sincerity, I guess I can't be too upset about the accusations. I guess, I will just download the ODIN program, try to find some steps on how to use it and see if I can't mess my phone up even more.

There's a freaking thread dedicated to odin in the dev forum. Read search comprehend.
And there is no way at all that you used the market without a google account.
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Wiggins_Crony said:
I haven't posted because I have been quite busy with work and school. I have accessed the Market before. But it never asked me to create a Google Account. Not that I remember anyway. I wish there was a way for me to prove to y'all I am very sincere about my situation. I really do need help with this. It is true, I have been locked outta my phone for over a week now and it is drivin me crazy. But I'm explorin other options that doesn't cost money, like the ODIN program, that was what I really wanted to know about. Anyway, judgin by all the post, I'm some evil asshole tryin to get into someone else's phone. Which, I guess, is somewhat understandable, and with y'all not knowin me or me not bein able to show proof of my sincerity, I guess I can't be too upset about the accusations. I guess, I will just download the ODIN program, try to find some steps on how to use it and see if I can't mess my phone up even more.
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I think you are straight up lying. dude, att isn't going to just say "sorry, can't help you" if its really your phone. plus, Google account creation is (almost) unsurpassable when you insert sim card for first time. please tell us how you used market without Google account because im pretty sure its more secure than that(especially for situations like the one you brought here).
if its truly your phone, go to att tomorrow, give them the last four of your social security no. and they will be more than happy to reset your phone.
btw none of the people who use XDA frequently have ever come across someone who hasn't created a Google account for market use.
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I just got a MMS to my Google Voice number!

it came from an email
[email protected]
the 1s being my phone number (with the area code and 1 in front: ex 1 775 123 4567) and the 2s being the number of the person who sent the message and the random being some random combination of numbers and letters
anyone else seeing anything like this? anyone try sending OUT?

Note to team:
Target acquisition is complete.
Proceed to phase 2.........................

85gallon said:
Note to team:
Target acquisition is complete.
Proceed to phase 2.........................
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Not sure if that's sarcasm or an attempted flame/trolling, but your post isn't very useful.
Last I was informed Google voice doesn't support mms. This message showed up as an actual mms, not an email, but sent from an email address. It was accompanied by an actual email to my Gmail account, but they both had the picture. I've never received an mms to my Google voice before, and they haven't made any announcement anywhere I can find saying its working, so what gives?
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iXNyNe said:
Not sure if that's sarcasm or an attempted flame/trolling, but your post isn't very useful.
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It was a joke aimed at conspiracy theorists. Lighten up Francis!

iXNyNe said:
Not sure if that's sarcasm or an attempted flame/trolling, but your post isn't very useful.
Last I was informed Google voice doesn't support mms. This message showed up as an actual mms, not an email, but sent from an email address. It was accompanied by an actual email to my Gmail account, but they both had the picture. I've never received an mms to my Google voice before, and they haven't made any announcement anywhere I can find saying its working, so what gives?
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It was announced a lil while ago but it was only working for sprint users at the time. Now they just need short code support outside of google.

pimppoet said:
It was announced a lil while ago but it was only working for sprint users at the time. Now they just need short code support outside of google.
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I'm an att user. The message came from a sprint user who doesn't use Google voice though.
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It has been working for any Sprint user that sends an MMS to a Google Voice number since October. The Sprint user doesn't need to be using Google Voice for it to work.
Also, I'm getting MMS's from Virgin Mobile (which uses Sprint's network) and T-Mobile users as well but they haven't said anything official about it AFAIK. AT&T still doesn't work at all.

85gallon said:
It was a joke aimed at conspiracy theorists. Lighten up Francis!
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All he knows is that he finally gets to kill somebody.

lucifurious said:
All he knows is that he finally gets to kill somebody.
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assassin phase activated lol

Finally!
-Sent from my bronze g1

Google announced Oct 14 that GV users would be able to receive mms from Sprint users.
googlevoiceblog blogspot com/2011/10/first-steps-towards-mms-support.html
I got an mms from my brother last week and was shocked until I remembered he is on Sprint.

Why is this MMS thing so hard to do? I remember when Apple was going through this with the iPhone a few years back. Was very weird then as now.
Google can't figure out how to send a picture along with the other data?

I really hope they get this working. My phone has trouble recieving MMS messages from iPhone users (my whole family but me), and this would provide a great way to recieve the pictures.

Can I block certain Numbers?

I had to JB my iphones to ne able to block certain numbers from calling me or txing me.
Can I block individual numbers with my N3 (or install an app)

Need to add AT&T Smart Limits.
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Delakit said:
Need to add AT&T Smart Limits.
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No way am I paying $5 per month, that's BS !!!
I have 8 unwanted ATT apps on my phone right now !!! (and have to buy one/service to block a number)?
Locked boot loader, no CRs, no way to block individual numbers, low audio can only be fixed if rooted, and there's is other stuff that I forgot.
Not impressed by Android so far, (love the phone). Looks like I picked the wrong year to switch to android !!!
IOS 7 is JB, I hope I don't regret my decision to switch to android. :crying:

What's the big deal? $5 a month really going to impact the rest of your life so drastically? Would you rather be on a limited unlimited network with terrible services, no customer service, lies, etc... The ROM I use let's me 'block'/ignore calls and texts. Not sure if your has that option.
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Android is far better than iOS, IMO. Don't destroy your entire experience because of a company decision to charge for a feature.
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XiphoneUzer said:
I had to JB my iphones to ne able to block certain numbers from calling me or txing me.
Can I block individual numbers with my N3 (or install an app)
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Yes, you can. No need to install anything. Any new device has a rejection mode for calls and sms.
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Open call log , click on desired contact/number, once it opens press the menu button and add to reject list. Done
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3

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Open call log , click on desired contact/number, once it opens press the menu button and add to reject list. Done
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
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Thanks, you guys are great.
I made my own call rejection message, but I cannot find how to assign it to a contact?
Also, I see the number is blocked from calling, but what about sms, (which is where I am getting bothered by my x)

@XiphoneUzer
http://cellphoneforums.net/samsung-...k-text-multimedia-messages.html#axzz2q8kCA9UF

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http://cellphoneforums.net/samsung-...k-text-multimedia-messages.html#axzz2q8kCA9UF
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My first "mention" .............. cool :good:
Thanks a lot. :good:
I set my phone up using that link, then added it to my favorites.

I use Blacklist Pro from the Play Store. Its free and allows you to block any number from calls and text, as well as private and unknown numbers.
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XiphoneUzer said:
Thanks, you guys are great.
I made my own call rejection message, but I cannot find how to assign it to a contact?
Also, I see the number is blocked from calling, but what about sms, (which is where I am getting bothered by my x)
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Did you even check message options? If you open your stock messenger, tap menu and settings, then tap more, there is a spam filter you can have off or on. If you turn it on you have to option to block specific numbers that send annoying text or spam. I mean it is massages that you say you want to block so messing with call blocking is pretty much pointless and you should have looked at message settings first.:good:

Solarenemy68 said:
Did you even check message options? If you open your stock messenger, tap menu and settings, then tap more, there is a spam filter you can have off or on. If you turn it on you have to option to block specific numbers that send annoying text or spam. I mean it is massages that you say you want to block so messing with call blocking is pretty much pointless and you should have looked at message settings first.:good:
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You are not following this thread too closely and have missed post 9

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You are not following this thread too closely and have missed post 9
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I am just saying had he checked his message settings first. Or just Googled the topic, this entire thread would not be needed..

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I am just saying had he checked his message settings first. Or just Googled the topic, this entire thread would not be needed..
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That 100% bullcrap.
I appreciate your help, but please don't say that about me.
I google, use search features on all sites, roam around in my own settings, BEFORE I ask questions on this board.
Please, please, please, do NOT put me in THAT category of (peeps who are too lazy to search), I am NOT one of them!
Especially since one of the regular senior members here suggested I had to pay att $5 per month for smart limits.
not only is this thread "needed", it should be made a "sticky"

XiphoneUzer said:
That 100% bullcrap.
I appreciate your help, but please don't say that about me.
I google, use search features on all sites, roam around in my own settings, BEFORE I ask questions on this board.
Please, please, please, do NOT put me in THAT category of (peeps who are too lazy to search), I am NOT one of them!
Especially since one of the regular senior members here suggested I had to pay att $5 per month for smart limits.
not only is this thread "needed", it should be made a "sticky"
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I did a Google search for "blocking messages of the note 3" and the first five hits all had the same information posted on post 9.
So maybe Google or whatever search engine you used in your region blocks some stuff. Or your search terms where not clear enough.
I'm not trying to put you down or anything, it's just took me maybe 3 minutes tops to find the information on Google with those terms.
http://www.google.com/#q=block+messages+on+note+3

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I'm not trying to put you down or anything, it's just took me maybe 3 minutes tops to find the information on Google
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You are fantastic! Clearly way better than me, (and I'm ok with that).
We should close this site down (and just use Google) !!!
As a matter of fact, why have any forums at all.
You and I both know you can google anything, so why bother having these sites.
edit - guess how I found XDA Developers :wink: