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registering fusionvoicemail

How do I register fusion voicmail? The service provider tab won't open! Neway have an idea???

it wasnt working for me but i just tried it again and it fills it in already. so i just registered. but i guess i have to wait to download something else.

aad4321 said:
...In my opinion the app kinda sucks because every time you get a voice mail you receive a coded text message which is NOT deleted, and also the app pops up telling you that you have a new VM. Honestly its just easier to stick with tmobile VM (my opinion)
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Yeah the app is kinda redundant. Its a good start tho, could be better.

Not that bad...
I don't mind the app much. If you are like me, I only have 300 minutes, most of my calls are to myfaves so its free, the few minutes I have, I don't want to spend listening to prompts and voicemail. This app will save me 30+ minutes a month.
I registered on pvmplus.com after you add your first number there is an arrow that says "next" or "done" right under the place where you can add another number. The next page will ask to send you an sms and you have to enter the verification code. After that it will tell you to change your forwarding numbers under settings and it works... somewhat. I'm actually in the process of downloading a 6 second message. 5 minutes into the process...
and 2 minutes later I still haven't downloaded the 6 second message. Fusion is stuck download. I guess you can't delete the text message phone fusion sends you (that is full of numbers and crap). Will try again after I restart my phone and send a new message.

Don't delete the sms message!!
The message is some sort of information holder so the phone can access the right VM when connecting to phone fusion's server. Without the sms you can't play the VM and will have the application stay stuck trying to download the VM.

Ssantos6981 said:
I don't mind the app much. If you are like me, I only have 300 minutes, most of my calls are to myfaves so its free, the few minutes I have, I don't want to spend listening to prompts and voicemail. This app will save me 30+ minutes a month.
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i was always under the understanding that checking your voicemail was free as well i guess i might have missed something. if you get a paper bill look at the voicemail calls to see if its indicated as a free call.

diabolical28 said:
i was always under the understanding that checking your voicemail was free as well i guess i might have missed something. if you get a paper bill look at the voicemail calls to see if its indicated as a free call.
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I would definitely check the bill. I'm almost positive that checking voicemail is free.
I found Fusion Voicemail confusing and annoying, personally and promptly removed it.

I didn't realize VM was free. I don't use the phone much and only had a few about 60 minutes gone, I figured it was VM.
Once you get the fusion VM started it works great.
It should be getting better in the future.
For now it works great for me. You can even customize your own personal greeting now!

The prob I had with it was that some of my calls would go straight to voicemail... even when I had a full signal and wasnt talking on the phone. I would just never get the call.
Since I have uninstalled, i dont have that problem anymore.

Hmmm, I've been having that problem as of late. Not often, but enough times that I remember it happening. Doh! I hate waiting for the recording to shut up and give me my message. OH well, damn you fusion!!

alternatives to tmob voicemail
aad4321 said:
Use a regular computer, or zoom in really close and hit the drop down arrow.....
In my opinion the app kinda sucks because every time you get a voice mail you receive a coded text message which is NOT deleted, and also the app pops up telling you that you have a new VM. Honestly its just easier to stick with tmobile VM (my opinion)
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i like youmail.com its amazing that its a free service, try it
im not affiliated with them in anyway other than the fact that i am a user of the service, maybe somebody could write a nice gui for them, that would be great
bhang

bhang said:
i like youmail.com its amazing that its a free service, try it
im not affiliated with them in anyway other than the fact that i am a user of the service, maybe somebody could write a nice gui for them, that would be great
bhang
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youmail rocks!! (no affiliation other than a happy user..)
--M

aad4321 said:
Use a regular computer, or zoom in really close and hit the drop down arrow.....
In my opinion the app kinda sucks because every time you get a voice mail you receive a coded text message which is NOT deleted, and also the app pops up telling you that you have a new VM. Honestly its just easier to stick with tmobile VM (my opinion)
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LOL, T-Mobile voicemail. It is annoying. I found YouMail, and it is the most awesome voicemail system. And if you have T-Mobile @ Home service, YouMail thinks it is a cellphone and lets you use it with your home phone too. It then emails all your phone messages to you, or you can check them the normal way.

[Q] texting over wifi?

So my question is... can I text over wifi?
Here are the details: In two of my college classes, I get no signal, but have great wifi access. I want to be able to use something to text over wifi while in those classes. I just installed google voice after a quick google search... but it seems like you have to change this to be a permanent default messaging app (which I havent even tried to do). Most posts Ive run across have been people that want to text for free, but I have unlimited so thats not an issue. I really like handcent, so is there a way to text over wifi or an app just for those two classes or while Im at school or something without having to change the default messaging app 2x a day?
Thanks in advance for responses =]

You can't send SMS messages over a Wi-Fi connection with your default messaging app, so that's out of the question. You can use GV, but it you don't need to make it your default messaging app to send or receive anything. If you bring your computer to class, you could use Gmail, the Google Voice website(Which would be faster than your phone), AIM, or you could just not text anyone in those couple of classes and pay attention. In fact, that's what I recommend.

Pingchat is free, awesome and multiplatform (android, blackberry, iphone). Your friends also need a smartphone of course.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.enflick.android.ping

a.n said:
You can't send SMS messages over a Wi-Fi connection with your default messaging app, so that's out of the question. You can use GV, but it you don't need to make it your default messaging app to send or receive anything. If you bring your computer to class, you could use Gmail, the Google Voice website(Which would be faster than your phone), AIM, or you could just not text anyone in those couple of classes and pay attention. In fact, that's what I recommend.
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Okay MOM haha. Ill see If I can use GV for just a temporary fix... and Id rather not bring my laptop to school, its an inconvenience. My phone fits in my pocket. My classes are really easy and sometimes my text message conversations are much more interesting.
WickedStyx said:
Pingchat is free, awesome and multiplatform (android, blackberry, iphone). Your friends also need a smartphone of course.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.enflick.android.ping
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Ill try that out, I dont really like the fact that all my friends have to have it installed, but thats definitely a start!! thank you for the advice

I actually use GV as my primary form of SMS (I opt out of SMS on my plan) for unlimited SMS and free SMS to Canada.
If you do go that route, I recommend using this older version:
http://drop.io/jm3dxje
The newer version has an annoying lag to it.
(The link is from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779474)

z28james said:
I actually use GV as my primary form of SMS (I opt out of SMS on my plan) for unlimited SMS and free SMS to Canada.
If you do go that route, I recommend using this older version:
http://drop.io/jm3dxje
The newer version has an annoying lag to it.
(The link is from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779474)
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Is there an easy way to turn the older version on or off? What if your not on wifi?

Get WhatsApp for Andriod
It is perfect for what you are trying to do.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/

martinkwright said:
It is perfect for what you are trying to do.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
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Thats seems okay, the only problem with that is that I would have to ask all of my friends to install that, and not all of them have phones that can install apps. So that is a good idea, but I dont think it would work.

I have a small SMS plan with ATT. I downloaded the GV app and leave it running. I see no lag for what I use it for.
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So I tried google voice and I can still make outgoing text messages without having it be my default app. So I think this still wins for people in my situation. I had a heck of a time getting a google number though, I ended up just doing it through my gmail and it was much easier.
Thanks guys for all the helpful advice!!

texting app

Is there a app that allows me to text over data? I realized that I only have 500 texts, and have been talking to a friend alot.
is there an app that lets me text without using the verizon texts?

Google voice
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bobabc said:
Google voice
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thats what i thought at first, but using the 'my verizon app' it shows that it's still going up. and thats all i have been using.
atleast i think it was.

My gv texts don't accumulate my plan's messages and neither does my wife's. If they counted, we'd be in debt with over-texting. Are you getting text notifications that you've received a gv text? If so, turn those off.
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zwade01 said:
My gv texts don't accumulate my plan's messages and neither does my wife's. If they counted, we'd be in debt with over-texting. Are you getting text notifications that you've received a gv text? If so, turn those off.
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i'm getting the notification on the bar, but thats it.

my gv doesn't use my texts unless i set it to get text notifications of the texts

Test it again, and look at your # of texts.
I 100% promise, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that it doesn't add to your texting.
It even goes over 3g, it doesn't go over your voice/text frequency. It's just like sending an email. It's entirely different than a normal text.
Google voice is great.
After phone calls, once in a while, it takes a bit for texts and voice mails to come on.
If you make a real short phone call or get one in, sometimes Google Voice doesn't 'check back in' with the server to see if any texts/voicemails came in during your call.
When you make a longer call, it knows to check on itself, but sometimes if you have a short phone call and someone texts your Google Voice, it doesn't pick up right after your call (unless you open the app).
Again, it's because it's a 'push' notification instead of 'checking in' every x amount of time. In other words, if your 3g isn't on, it doesn't push to your phone. So the app has to 'refresh' and look back on the server.
Neither here nor there. It's 100% reliable and uses 0 texts from your carrier's plan. I promise.

Google Voice all the way! It definitely doesn't add to the text count (as long as you turn off the text notifications in the Google Voice settings). I switched to it because for some reason I can't receive texts reliably anymore >.<

search "textplus" in the market. Its not too bad of an app. It uses data to send texts
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Google Voice for text?

How exactly does Google voice work? I want to set it up for text so I don't have to pay att the 20 dollars a month for unlimited text. For calls I'll stick with carrier I don't know how much data a call will eat up.
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You're going to want to Google that from your computer. You need to set it up from there
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darkchyldx101 said:
How exactly does Google voice work? I want to set it up for text so I don't have to pay att the 20 dollars a month for unlimited text. For calls I'll stick with carrier I don't know how much data a call will eat up.
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keep in mind that mms also goes over text plan, so any mms would have to be google voice as well.

I really don't text much right now I pay 5 bucks for 200 text. But when I upgrade soon it seems I'll have a choice between $20/month for unlimited text or .20 cent for every text. Just wondering if Google voice is a better alternative.
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darkchyldx101 said:
How exactly does Google voice work?
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For calls I'll stick with carrier I don't know how much data a call will eat up.
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gVoice does not work that way! A call is still a call, why go through the extra effort to make something VoIP when the current system for wireless audio transmission works very well. Google is never going to make the Android app do VoIP.
Also gVoice does not support MMS, thanks to social media sites/apps and web browers on the phone, there is no reason for gVoice to support them. Again another system exists that does a better job. The purpose to gVoice is not to bypass the services that wireless providers offer, it is to make managing multiple numbers an easier process (just as the video says). One other thing is that gVoice does not work with other text servers, only actual phone numbers. So no texting "LOL" to 12345 to vote for something on TV.
As to "how exactly" it works. Simply put gVoice is a redirection service.
They give you a what is essentially a mobile number that you hand out to whomever you wish, then you tell gVoice what numbers you want it to contact when it's number is called or gets a text. With the app it automaticaly adds your cell number to the list.
A call works like this: Person A dials the gVoice number, a computer answers and calls you, you answer and person A is forwarded to you. The exact opposite is true for the other direction. You > computer > person & forwards. If you watched the video explaining gVoice then you'll see that you can have gVoice dial multiple numbers at once on in-coming calls.
A text works like this: Person A sends a text to the gVoice number, a computer receives the text. At this point, it can either send you a text acting exactly the same as a call, or you can have it do nothing and rely on the app to let you know a text was sent to gVoice. Sending a text via the app is just like posting something via twitter or such except that instead of it going to a web site it goes to a computer that sends a text back to Person A. gVoice will figure out how to break up the message on its own for the size limit of a text, if sending to another gVoice number it sends the whole message and one piece.
If you want more exact then that you'll have to ask Google.
Now, due to the nature of the system there are a lot of neat/useful/mean things you can do. you can have gVoice block numbers instead of relying on the carrier. you can have all calls from one grouping of people get redirected to a specific number (to only your cell, or only to home,maybe even to one that is not actually yours ). you can set up some groups to be forwarded immediately, and others be given a prompt (your end) to screen their calls. you can save yourself from needing text messaging by relying on the app. you can give specific groups a different recording that they hear when they call and have to leave a message (if you use gVoice as your voicemail). Or you can do like me, and give some people the gVoice number and others only the cell number, so that if I ever have a reason to change the cell number the gVoice users are none the wiser.

I guess the best thing to do is give it a try. If its doesn't work the way I need it to I'll guess I'll have to choose the unlimited text plan. Thanks for the info.
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For what it's worth, i have the $5 / 200 text plan + Google voice. I use the AT&T mms on the 200 texts and Google voice for everything else. It works great for me because i can send text messages from my browser when i can't use my phone (plus i type faster on a full keyboard), and i don't have to worry about overages. I don't call that much, so minutes aren't an issue.
I liked that voice let he pick a number that made sense to me.
Also, if someone sends an mms to your Google voice number, you can have it set up to go to your gmail.

I use Google voice as a separate thing. I have a tmobile pay as you go plan on my captivate. As long as I have wifi. I get free texting through Google voice. Note, you get a separate number assigned by area. Porting your own number costs 20 bucks.
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I use Google voice to call people so they don't get my actual number, I also text on it, but you can't receive mms which sucks, but you can use Google Voice And Textfree for mms
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Voicemail notification won't go away?

Like the subject says. I have the voicemail notification on the top left hand side and when I use the drop down menu its there, but I can't seem to get rid of it.
How can I get rid of it?
Thanks
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Hate to ask a silly question, but:
Have you checked your voicemail yet?
Also, in some VM systems I've used, if you listen long enough or go into an advanced menu, there's sometimes an option to clear the VM indicator on the phone.

Yes sir... That's why I am up in the air. I've even tried to look for the voicemail service to see if I can clear the cache and get it to get away but can't find it.
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Try calling yourself and leaving a message. Then go to your voice mail and delete it. It should clear your icon.
I've seen this happen with T-Mobile and a new SIM several times.

El Daddy said:
Try calling yourself and leaving a message. Then go to your voice mail and delete it. It should clear your icon.
I've seen this happen with T-Mobile and a new SIM several times.
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My experience with this was I was using something else for voicemail. I use Better Youmail (Youmail) but as I was setting up the phone I got a voice message on the Verizon side before I forwarded over to Youmail to handle vm... I had no messages on Youmail but it was on Verizon side why I had the icon. I had to unforward the Youmail service to get to the Verizon side, delete the message and the icon went away. Then I set the forward back to Youmail.
My experience...

I had this
parcou said:
My experience with this was I was using something else for voicemail. I use Better Youmail (Youmail) but as I was setting up the phone I got a voice message on the Verizon side before I forwarded over to Youmail to handle vm... I had no messages on Youmail but it was on Verizon side why I had the icon. I had to unforward the Youmail service to get to the Verizon side, delete the message and the icon went away. Then I set the forward back to Youmail.
My experience...
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I had this a few times on tmobile in the past not on this phone?. I use google voice. I rectified the problem by calling tech support, they corrected on their side.

just had the same issue
Clearing the data + cache for everything with the dialer icon fixed it