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Got the invite but have a few questions before I fire away. I set up a google voice # because I was moving across the country and wanted a local# so prospective employers would think I was already local. I have since moved and have my phone set to make all calls from that#. I don't need my sprint# anymore but don't want to give it up for no good reason. What are the benefits to turning the service on? I already use it for all calls and voicemail.what does this service offer that I can't do without it? Thanks.
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Some thoughts here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050442.
According to that there seems to be no real benefit for me at all. Honestly I am wondering what the real point of this is. Sprint said we would be able to receive calls on our computers, how does that work? If just from gmail that is how it is now and it sucks.
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The benefit is that sprint will no longer have to support vvm. This isn't really the game changer you would think.
~maybe I set it too high...
Someone that is using it should use the feedback form to request a program to make and receive calls on the computer separate from gmail. That is the only feature of this I would want. Not willing to sign up without it.
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My school has a firewall I connect to there wifi with my phone is there an app where I can get past the firewall
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No, but you should be able to set up a vpn to your house, and use that to browse the net.
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I don't know how to do that
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Yea that'd be nice to know, I hate trying to use the crappy 4g 1 bar reception at my school when there's a perfectly good wifi network there.
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It isn't a quick reply kinda thing. Google is your friend.
Basically, you set up a VPN server on your home machine, leave it on, and configure your phone to connect to it via your school internet connection. You are tunneling past their connection and firewall. All they see is the connection to home.
I've looked but can't seem to find something maybe I could have Comcast do it
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No, Comcast can't do it. If you can't set up a VPN, you really don't have the ability to go after firewalls.
Look up open source Virtual Private Network, read, learn, implement, grow.
Or, just deal with the restrictions or your cellular data connection.
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Found an app called tigervpns it works
Anyone know if this is possible? I want to connect my phone to my laptop and use the internet, when I plug it in I see the option for "internet connection" but it doesn't do anything.
Thanks for the help
Search "tether" and you will find what you are looking for.
There's 2 options. You could use wifi tether. Wich u have to search Google for. Or u can use easy tether which is on the market
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But if I use wifi tether. Won't I need to.be connected to a wifi network? I want to use my 3g/4g connection. If there is wifi connectivity, I could just connect my laptop to that, I wouldn't need my phone?
Thanks for the clarification
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No you need wifi tether it creates a hot spot but requires root
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Wifi Tether will be included in the next GingerVolt also. I am trying to find a way to get it to have certain settings automatically, but no luck so far.
With ur USB tether share switcher works really well for me. Just add the widget and click on the usb
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Ouch!! I just slapped my forehead really hard.
Good answers gentlemen, as always.
In our themes and apps section, there is a thread "wifi tether, not mine" there is an app that works perfect for me. I have thought about dropping ATT for net, and just using Verizon for surfing at home. That would save me 50 dollars a month. Downfall: I have an awesome phone that can do that, my wife does not. So I would have to retire, and live at home and write best selling books so my phone could always be here to make a connection to the net for my wife. Boy.. that would be... terrible.
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Ouch!! I just slapped my forehead really hard.
Good answers gentlemen, as always.
In our themes and apps section, there is a thread "wifi tether, not mine" there is an app that works perfect for me. I have thought about dropping ATT for net, and just using Verizon for surfing at home. That would save me 50 dollars a month. Downfall: I have an awesome phone that can do that, my wife does not. So I would have to retire, and live at home and write best selling books so my phone could always be here to make a connection to the net for my wife. Boy.. that would be... terrible.
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Yeah that app used to be in the market but was quickly pulled, so now Google just posts it there.
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Your provider may require you to pay a fee. There are likely folks that can get around paying.
I did try "easy tether" when I found that the rooting process damaged my tethering setup. It did work well for an hour to two, until my provider found me and throttled me down to dial-up speed. "Their support guy enjoyed my story and admitted the same thing happened to him once too.
What is this about?
The Nexus 4 launched without WiFi Calling support for T-Mobile USA customers. I'm starting this bounty to encourage people to port this feature to the Nexus 4. It has been done in the past, and there are even claims that the N4 was being tested with WiFi Calling support before launch.
For more read this: http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/4g-wireless-broadband-service?uid=Coverage_3
Why should you care about this?
WiFi Calling will give all T-Mobile USA customers who use the Nexus 4 the ability to use their T-Mobile phone number to make/receive calls and text messages over an active WiFi network. As well, post-paid T-Mobile customers could avoid using their minutes, if they are on a limited or pooling plan, while using WiFi Calling. Customers need to ensure they have the "Free WiFi Calling" SOC attached to their line and a valid 911 address on file. The 911 address requirement also applies to pre-paid T-Mobile USA customers.
How can you help?
Simply reply to this thread showing your support to have this awesome feature ported to the Nexus 4. Optionally, you can let us know how much you personally would be willing to put up to see T-Mobile WiFi Calling come to the Nexus 4. Personally, I am staking $50 for this feature; however, you can stake any amount you wish, or absolutely none at all. You being here and reading this is good enough for me. But if it is at all possible, please at least reply to this thread. The more exposure it gets, the better our chances our of getting it accomplished!
Presently, the bounty is valued at $1400. The value of the bounty changes frequently as more people enlist their support towards the completion of this project. So, please consider helping out the entire community by showing your support in this thread. Even if it doesn't affect you at all, there is a vast amount of people looking forward to using this feature as soon as possible.
Thank you!
- Korey N.
I don't yet have one. I would be willing to pay for it (around $20) though if I get one. The thing making me doubt getting it is the OTG issues. Might get one anyway.
I'd toss in $10 (not the richest guy) because I get don't service in my house.
T-Mobile isn't too terrible here where I live, but not having WiFi Calling is a disappointment when you trace to places without coverage
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WiFi Calling would be great :-/
$10
Guys, my suggestion is to use Vonage. Uses your number and doesn't use minutes from existing T-Mobile plan. Works over WiFi and 4G/3G
If you don't mind having another number, there's always Google Voice and VOIP.
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Back when I had T-Mobile, developers got Wi-Fi Calling working on the Nexus One and I think I had it on my Nexus S but root access was required because the kernel had to be modified. Don't know if getting it enabled without root would be possible.
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gagdude said:
Guys, my suggestion is to use Vonage. Uses your number and doesn't use minutes from existing T-Mobile plan. Works over WiFi and 4G/3G
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But why pay for something like Vonage if I could keep my number and have reliable service via WiFi for free with WiFi-Calling? (Free with my current plan)
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Back when I had T-Mobile, developers got Wi-Fi Calling working on the Nexus One and I think I had it on my Nexus S but root access was required because the kernel had to be modified. Don't know if getting it enabled without root would be possible
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I would root just for that :good:
overhauling said:
But why pay for something like Vonage if I could keep my number and have reliable service via WiFi for free with WiFi-Calling? (Free with my current plan)
I would root just for that :good:
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It's free. And like I said, let's you keep your number
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I meant with root too is fine
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So um... did anyone try out Vonage...?
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I rather stick to T-Mobile. Its cheaper for me
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Whosdaman said:
I rather stick to T-Mobile. Its cheaper for me
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Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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gagdude said:
Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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Ooo okay, hmm let me check it out
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Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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I looked at it.... it says its only free if the other person also has the vonage app. You have to buy minutes for regular calls
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I looked at it.... it says its only free if the other person also has the vonage app. You have to buy minutes for regular calls
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I made a call to my dad who doesn't have the Vonage app... it worked...
And I used it on an unactivated phone
Just checked the app info... yeah idk why it says they need the Vonage app, maybe they mean for picture messaging and texts?
Also Vonage has 3000 minutes a month, so maybe if you get more friends the 3000 minutes will be raised for free?
Probably just an issue with wording...
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My only question about Vonage's is when they call you will it go thru wifi! The only reason I want WiFi calling is because I get no reception in my house
I put up $10 for this bounty.
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My only question about Vonage's is when they call you will it go thru wifi! The only reason I want WiFi calling is because I get no reception in my house
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In your case, Vonage wouldn't be a solution because you can't receive calls with it.
See, a normal fix to this would be to reject the call then call them back with Vonage, but if you don't get service you won't even get the call.
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Hey guys
Anyone having trouble when trying to connect the vpn with the hotspot shield? Everytime I try to connect, I get error 1024. Since I got my RAZR i, even the master reset can't solve this issue. Sad cause for me is the best vpn application on play.
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yeah same problem here. Unfortunately the RAZR I seems to be incompatible with hotspot shield
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Hey guys
Anyone having trouble when trying to connect the vpn with the hotspot shield? Everytime I try to connect, I get error 1024. Since I got my RAZR i, even the master reset can't solve this issue. Sad cause for me is the best vpn application on play.
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Have you tried other VPNs on the market? I don't know why Hotspot shield supposed to be the best but what I do know is that it is add supported if free and otherwise is payed application. On the payed side you've got strong competition with various options. You may try TigerVPN which is really cheap. If you want the free one, go for Fearless VPN or Libre VPN.
RAZRI supports at least PPTP VPN and OPEN VPN (tested and confirmed), very likely LPTP VPN as well. I don't know what mode uses Hotspot shield, certanly none of technologies above. Why don't you go for your own VPN server? Its fast, limitless and free. Routers in last years supports at least PPTP and LPTP. And configuration is really simple. Besides you can configure it on the Windows or Linux machine.
So, first I have a license that I purchased back in my iOS days (and the support don't saw any problem to transfer it to my Android, a really good support, I need to say) and it worked very well in iOS (I know it can be totally other experience and since I get the Razr i, my first Android, I can't use the service), and so I have that feeling that is the best also from it being an desktop service "before apps was cool", hehe, and the scores in play agree...
Missing the service, I'm using the Tiger and I just don't like the on demand payment, also because the price for an 1 year plan is out from the app normal price...
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Also, I don't know, but can I connect from my own server including in cellphone networks? I really don't know how this service works out of the specifics application, in the mobile or desktop, if it's paid or you just need to configure and go on... Would be great if you get me a link to a tutorial. Thanks... :thumbup:
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RobMelo said:
Also, I don't know, but can I connect from my own server including in cellphone networks? I really don't know how this service works out of the specifics application, in the mobile or desktop, if it's paid or you just need to configure and go on... Would be great if you get me a link to a tutorial. Thanks... :thumbup:
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I don't fell that TigerVPN is expensive. I have per use account and for a couple of dollars it last months Though you still have free solution as for example FearlessVPN (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mZWFybGVzc21vYmlsaXR5Il0.)or LibreVPN (http://www.rl-tech.info/showthread.php?12680-Le-nouveau-LibreVPN!).
But the best solution is to establishing your own VPN. It's free, safe, reliable, fast (as fast as your network is). The easiest way is that you already have a router which supports PPTP/LPTP VPN - new routers mostly do). If you don't have such router, you can still buy it for about $30 and it compensates costs you'd have with commercial VPN insted. Just choose the router which supports VPN as an additional function. The instruction is router dedicated, configuration is easy and it is similar as: http://www.hideipvpn.com/2011/10/pptpl2tp-vpn-setup-for-dd-wrt/.
Establishing your own OpenVPN server is more demanding, you must be familiar with linux/Windows server and network configuration. The instructions could be found here: http://openvpn.net/
Configurate client is easy and it works. You can download the client here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImRlLmJsaW5rdC5vcGVudnBuIl0.
Hope I helped.
My use for vpn is mainly for Pandora and Spotify and only on the go. $ 25.00 per year is my last option, and now seems to be the only one. I will try the apps that you said... Tks again.
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just go to /dev/tun and chmod 660 & chown 0.0
and voilĂ !!! it werks
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if it still doesn't werk go to sysctl and change net_ipv4_reversepocket_all(default also) to 0
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Hei, just one more thing: pls, how can I access this files?
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