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Using my Nexus 7 as a phone

I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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Nxxx said:
I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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You call using TalkaTone and text with G Voice.
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Where did you find a compatible talkatone?
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ateebtk said:
I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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sway40 said:
How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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you have to install the Google voice app, allow it access to your Google account. Once you open the voice affiliation due the first time you will be able to allow it access.
Then whenever you text/receive text you will see the notification...It's like chatting.
You have to have Google voice number previously for it to work.
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Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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I'm going to assume because I am in tablet ui that they aren't compatible. I only Google Talk is available for me
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They are compatible for me
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I had to set my dpi back to 213 then clear store data and Google services. I'm good to go now. can I receive calls from talkatone on here or only my mobile phone?
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Try sipdroid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N24HCaxoqYU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I am so glad to read this. I had it setup on my Samsung 10.1 and want it to work on this one.
Thanks for the info. Also i used it for texting also i thought. Good program
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I am using GrooveIP and it works great.
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Groove IP works perfect for me. No longer will people think my G-Note is a big phone!!

acegolfer said:
Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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+1 for groove IP pro, works great and I use text+ gold for sending and receiving texts. Might have to have a different number for each app but it works.
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I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.

mi7chy said:
I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.
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I second this!
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Google Voice and GrooveIP
I agree. I've been using GV and GrooveIP on my galaxy player for several months. I'm glad to see that this combo works even better on the Nexus 7.

+1 for GrooveIP
You can use it as a speakerphone, but with a headset it's fantastic. (as long as you have a solid internet connection)
On my other tablets I had to tweak the settings to make it usable, but on the N7 I have had no issues whatsoever using the default settings.

Gps app

Is there a gps app that only works with gps fix and without data connexion?
Want to track my kid but he is 6 yo and i dont want a fully working phone on him
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Well... they all do.
Data connection is used for A-GPS and assistance in achieving a faster lock.
GPS is standalone and doesn't need data (or even any kind of network connectivity).

unless the device send you sms with coord pos i thought if you want a tracking you need data enabled? Like 'Family by Sygic'?

robogo1982 said:
Well... they all do.
Data connection is used for A-GPS and assistance in achieving a faster lock.
GPS is standalone and doesn't need data (or even any kind of network connectivity).
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So....do you have a awnser to my problem what i should do?
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buy a GPS stick that sends coordinates to a online web page! There are such aviable for low money.

Haldi4803 said:
buy a GPS stick that sends coordinates to a online web page! There are such aviable for low money.
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Search for GPS Tracker GSM / GPRS and you will find one. I use one myself. Pop a prepaid sim card in and Bob's your uncle!

Cenobite_ said:
Search for GPS Tracker GSM / GPRS and you will find one. I use one myself. Pop a prepaid sim card in and Bob's your uncle!
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Dont know any bob
Think this is the easyest.
thanks
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Google music in Canada!

I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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There are a lot of Google services not available for Canada... Wallet is another not up here yet..
Im glad the radio part works.. cant wait to try it out

I really wish we could buy music from GP here >.<
but there's radio now?

sdmackie said:
I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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I can't do this yet here...must be a fluke accident. Cause i can't purchase music and the all access don't work for me yet.

M3drvr said:
I can't do this yet here...must be a fluke accident. Cause i can't purchase music and the all access don't work for me yet.
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I know Google music had trouble today. I have accessed it on WiFi and on 3g, on my mobile and laptop at work. Located in Vancouver.
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sdmackie said:
I know Google music had trouble today. I have accessed it on WiFi and on 3g, on my mobile and laptop at work. Located in Vancouver.
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I can stream my current music i have uploaded, but no way to purchase.

Shall we create a new thread each time some country gets some service available? Do we have to create threads for every country? Come on...
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Gallardo994 said:
Shall we create a new thread each time some country gets some service available? Do we have to create threads for every country? Come on...
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Well, Canada getting anything is quite groundbreaking! Thats what this is all about.

Theres no Radio on my google music... maybe I didnt get update?

Welcome to Canada!
I'm glad a post was made announcing Google Music's availability in Canada, perhaps a new thread dedicated to services actually available to Canadians should be started, for example Amazon app store is finally available to us Canadians (Free app of the Day):victory:
For those who don't care I understand, but many many services are delayed or blocked for us up here so having a resource or post letting us now about one finally getting loose up here is great!
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gd6noob said:
There are a lot of Google services not available for Canada... Wallet is another not up here yet..
Im glad the radio part works.. cant wait to try it out
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I just checked and hxxp://www.google.ca/wallet/ is up and running but when I try to install the Google Wallet app to my Nexus 4 it says no eligible devices available if it doesn't work why the site with a .ca domain

biline said:
I just checked and hxxp://www.google.ca/wallet/ is up and running but when I try to install the Google Wallet app to my Nexus 4 it says no eligible devices available if it doesn't work why the site with a .ca domain
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LOL because Google doesnt like to offer Canada all the services... for US only..
Even google voice doesnt work in Canada.. you need to trick google into thinking your a US resident.. the number they give you is a US number also..

sdmackie said:
I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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Did you get a App update (what is the version of Google Music you have?)?

MrDouf said:
Did you get a App update (what is the version of Google Music you have?)?[
This is how it happened. I accessed the Play Store, and went to Music. It was there that I found music for sale! I immediately bought the new pearl jam cd. I now believe that it was this purchase that brought about the changes to Google music on my phone.
I am running v5.2.1224L.847622
The only thing of note is that in my Google wallet settings, I have a visa for purchases. The address for it is in the U.S..
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Some trickery must be invovled
I just tried to access Google music and I got this message
"The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories"
I wonder if it has something to do with the fact the user who got it working has a Credit card with an American address

biline said:
I just tried to access Google music and I got this message
"The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories"
I wonder if it has something to do with the fact the user who got it working has a Credit card with an American address
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The visa is a Canadian card, I just changed the address to a company in the U.S. that I use for shipping purposes.
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The visa is a Canadian card, I just changed the address to a company in the U.S. that I use for shipping purposes.
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Ah, this is why! Thanks for sharing...

gd6noob said:
LOL because Google doesnt like to offer Canada all the services... for US only..
Even google voice doesnt work in Canada.. you need to trick google into thinking your a US resident.. the number they give you is a US number also..
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It's not Google's fault, blame the CRTC & banks, for Google Voice & Wallet not being here.
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marathone said:
It's not Google's fault, blame the CRTC & banks, for Google Voice & Wallet not being here.
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Grand Central, the company Google purchased and transformed into Google Voice, offered Canadian numbers.
Plus there are several talk/text applications that offer Canadian numbers like Fongo.

Don't know, but I'll take your word for it. Perhaps it's size - smaller player's get away with it, while bigger companies play by the rules? I'm sure if they could Google would go for it - it's in their interest to do so.
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GPS suddenly gone bad.

Google maps has recently started to act terribly.
It never fixes me at the correct place, at all.
Here's me NOT in the middle of the Hudson commuting in to NYC.
Has anyone else had similar r issues ?
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grifforama said:
Google maps has recently started to act terribly.
It never fixes me at the correct place, at all.
Here's me NOT in the middle of the Hudson commuting in to NYC.
Has anyone else had similar r issues ?
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perhaps you were murdered by the mafia and don't know it yet.
Anyway, this is a shot in the dark, but with my previous phone it had issues with AGPS for a while. The only real solution was to open maps and turn screen time out to forever and just let it sit until it got a lock. sometimes it would take 20 minutes. After it locked it would be good until the next reboot.
There are also apps in the play store to test satelite connections. I don't remember what they are called though.

Load GPS status from Play Store! Chris
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grifforama said:
Google maps has recently started to act terribly.
It never fixes me at the correct place, at all.
Here's me NOT in the middle of the Hudson commuting in to NYC.
Has anyone else had similar r issues ?
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Yes actually... I live in Indiana and was in kokomo and tried to go north to US 24 it tried taking me past Indy.. Idk y.. I just reflashed my Nandroid backup and was fine.
Slapped my Moto

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Load GPS status from Play Store! Chris
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I already have this and re-download ed my agps data, but it still is bad.
Maybe it's the weather.

grifforama said:
I already have this and re-download ed my agps data, but it still is bad.
Maybe it's the weather.
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Possibly.. Then when it did it to me..
Slapped my Moto

What's odd is I'm sitting here on the train with my moto x and nexus 7 side by side. Both have the same number of satellite fixes, but the moto cannot fix in Google maps but the nexus 7 does.?
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So if you fire up GPS status on both devices are lat/lon different? Chris
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Google Wallet issue?

Is anyone else having an issue where Google Wallet says that functions are disabled because it "looks like another app is blocking access to wallet." It then says that another app may be drawing over the screen. Any ideas?
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I guess I must be the only one having this issue, then...
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I have the exact issue, however I have a LG G2 vs980. I thought the issue might be from my using xprivacy, however I have it set to ignore google wallet. Also this is my first time trying to use google wallet.

Figured mine out. Lux is not compatible.
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disk1of3 said:
Figured mine out. Lux is not compatible.
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You're right - it's Lux. Never had a problem before, so it didn't even occur to me.

disk1of3 said:
Figured mine out. Lux is not compatible.
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Thank you! That took care of my problem too!

Oh god So that's why my Google wallet been acting up. DAM YOU LUX!!

so did you have to uninstall LUX? or set it to ignore Wallet? I guess we could just disable the app while using wallet

im looking to try it myself . hopefully i dont have any problems