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[APP] [OMG] Google Voice SMS Popup Notifications

Finally, a Google Voice SMS popup solution...
Background:
First off, I definitely care about this more than 99% of ppl out there, and have been looking for a solution for over 2 years, and have posted on countless forums, emailed probably 50 developers, created my own ghetto tasker solutions.. etc
I use Google Voice for ALL of my calls and SMS (using Google Voice App and GV Callback for calls), and have since it was GrandCentral. Given that, it's driven me crazy that there's no SMS popup option to work with Google Voice... since they don't have an open API, mainly. All other SMS apps like GO SMS, Handcent, etc make you use the random Google Voice contact number and mess up my threads.
Today, I finally found an app that will work with Google Voice and display a popup for incoming SMS along with the message (screen on or off).
by developer, ProductiGeeky
Notifier Pro
is the paid version, but the
lite version
also works if you want to test it out with limited features.
The developer has also released variants of basically the same app with very slightly different features called:
iPhone Notifications and WP7 Notifications
There are lite versions available for both. NotifierPro seems to include all features of WP7, but the iPhone Notifications app has a better toast popup dialog-- which is not available in NotifierPro. However, it (iphone) doesn't have the robust features available in the NotifierPro version.
You can read the app descriptions for more details, but here are some screenshots to get an idea.
In the app description, there is no mention of Google Voice compatibility. I've contacted the developer, and think he should make a variant with google voice in mind.
BTW, you can add notifications for virtually any app (like Gmail, messaging, email, GTalk, etc) with tons of other features. The major downside is, you can only use your default notification tone, despite the fact you can customize the vibration. In the screenshots, I'm using NotifierPro with the various themes that come with the app.
Some NotifierPro features include:
• allowing you to move the location of the popup
• adjust screen off > screen on popup settings
• set if you want it to appear as a banner or notification
• choose themes
• set sleep schedules
• set repeat notification reminders, etc, etc.
Screenshots of NotifierPro app (I'm using the paid Plus version, but free also works):
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iPhone Notifications version I mentioned
NOTE: If you're going to try this for Google Voice, it's best to turn off the audible notification in the google voice app (under Sync & Notifications) to prevent the double tone.
Hope you enjoy this as much as I do. It's got plenty of room for improvement, but it's an absolute step in the right direction.

EDIT: nothing to see here.
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Does anybody know how he modified the carrier text at the bottom of the lockscreen?

Authentik said:
Does anybody know how he modified the carrier text at the bottom of the lockscreen?
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Lol, ya.. I did that. It's a baked in feature of Roman's AOKP ROM -- info thread is in the NS4G Dev section

Thanks for pointing this out!
I guess the themes only apply to NP?
EDIT:
Here's the one that's solely for GV: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.googlevoicenotificationslite
Mine doesn't seem to be working :-(

Been looking for better google voice support for a long time now.
This thread is a bit confusing though. If I want google voice popups, I just use https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.googlevoicenotificationslite
Not the notifier pro app, right?
I'll try this now. I'd still love a more full blown Google Voice support, something like Go SMS that worked with GV, but maybe this is a start.

lexluthor said:
I'd still love a more full blown Google Voice support, something like Go SMS that worked with GV, but maybe this is a start.
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+1 on that.
The Google Voice app didn't actually work when I tried it... However, NotifierPro (original post) and PopupNotifier (also from the same dev - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.popupnotificationslite) both worked. It seems like there's an overlap in functionality but all of these apps are just slightly different.

Ya, its all the same dev- if you have feature ideas, I think he is watching this thread. He's been pretty quick and responsive
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tried google voice notification as well as notifier, but both didnt work for me.
Both apps basically dont even give me any notifications at all for anything, such as missed calls, text, etc. I did already checked the accessibility thingy. Any idea why? I am on CM7, HTC sensation

c19932 said:
tried google voice notification as well as notifier, but both didnt work for me.
Both apps basically dont even give me any notifications at all for anything, such as missed calls, text, etc. I did already checked the accessibility thingy. Any idea why? I am on CM7, HTC sensation
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Interesting. I wonder if this only works on ICS .. (for google voice).
May be obvious, but have you tried rebooting?

decalex said:
Interesting. I wonder if this only works on ICS .. (for google voice).
May be obvious, but have you tried rebooting?
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yup I have tried rebooting... would anyone happen to know what "services" is needed for this app to work? I tried unfreezing a lot of my system apps but the notification is still not coming up.

c19932 said:
yup I have tried rebooting... would anyone happen to know what "services" is needed for this app to work? I tried unfreezing a lot of my system apps but the notification is still not coming up.
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Does a notification pop up when you hit "Test" in settings?

Gotta give this a try, as I use GV for everything as well...

Looks pretty nice.
Do you by any chance know of an app that works with GV that provides a better user interface than the stock GV app?

Wow, this is awesome.. nice find!

ewingr said:
Looks pretty nice.
Do you by any chance know of an app that works with GV that provides a better user interface than the stock GV app?
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Unless you count Handcent, GO SMS, or any of those others, no, not that I've seen-- and since Google Voice has a closed API (as of now..and probably eternity), we probably won't see one. That's why I like to theme them
I used handcent for a while, but get annoyed that it ends up jacking up my contact numbers-- having to add an extra number for anyone I text, and only reflecting sms messages sent and received by handcent.

decalex said:
Does a notification pop up when you hit "Test" in settings?
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When I use Google voice notification, yes.
When I use Notifier, no.only a status bar notification comes up. But not a popup

When I do test notification, I got a white bar at the top with a test.
I don't get anything for incoming GV message.
What am I supposed to see for an incoming GV message? Just that same bar at the top?
Not really sure how that helps me too much. I still need to open the app to reply and clicking the bar doesn't even take you to GV or does it?
How exactly does this work?

decalex said:
Unless you count Handcent, GO SMS, or any of those others, no, not that I've seen-- and since Google Voice has a closed API (as of now..and probably eternity), we probably won't see one. That's why I like to theme them
I used handcent for a while, but get annoyed that it ends up jacking up my contact numbers-- having to add an extra number for anyone I text, and only reflecting sms messages sent and received by handcent.
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I'm with you. With Sprint GV integration, Handcent etc work somewhat well but they aren't aware of the rest of my GV account/history. Switching between my PC browser and Handcent for a convo, for example.
These notifiers are a step in the right direction, but it's a little annoying that the notifiers don't get cleared automatically after I've read a msg or responded.
Baby steps though...

lexluthor said:
When I do test notification, I got a white bar at the top with a test.
I don't get anything for incoming GV message.
What am I supposed to see for an incoming GV message? Just that same bar at the top?
Not really sure how that helps me too much. I still need to open the app to reply and clicking the bar doesn't even take you to GV or does it?
How exactly does this work?
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Did you select Google Voice from the other apps section in the settings? If you click on the banner notification, (in a real popup, not the test), it should take you to the actual message. I'm talking with the dev to work out kinks, and then hopefully build on that.
Wait, this is for the NotifierPro (free or plus version) . He pulled down the Google voice notification app because it wasn't working. One of the probs with GV not working internationally, as the dev can't test it himself.
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Google voice issues

I have tried almost all the sense roms and for me they all have the same issue. My issue is when I try and change my voice mail number to Google voice I get
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If someone has a fix that would be awesome
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My previous HTC's had that problem with t-mobile too. Just go into the call forwarding settings and change it manually (+1 then your google voice number) or follow the star code at voice.google.com under phones.

Sad thing is I flashed back to stock to try it there and it didn't work.
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I'm having the same issues with Google Voice as well, won't change from "My Carrier". I can get it to work by going into the call settings and letting it automatically change the forwarding number to the Google Voice number, but no matter what I do I can't get it to show up as "Google Voice" as my voice mail provider.. It always shows "My Carrier". Google Voice works, but it won't let me "view and listen to messages from notification bar", it'll only let me view and listen to the calls through the app itself. I had no issues with my S3 or LG Optimus G Pro, but the HTC doesn't play friendly with Google Voice
I've tried the following steps:
Deleted and reinstalled the app (several times)
Manually changed the voicemail number
Went to the Google Voice web page on my PC and deactivated and reactivated it
Tried it on 2 different custom ROMs with the same results
Any other suggestions? I really would like to use all the features of Google Voice, but until I can I'll have to decide if I want to use it as a stand alone app (instead of in the notification pull down) or use the At&t Visual Voicemail.

tele_jas said:
I'm having the same issues with Google Voice as well, won't change from "My Carrier". I can get it to work by going into the call settings and letting it automatically change the forwarding number to the Google Voice number, but no matter what I do I can't get it to show up as "Google Voice" as my voice mail provider.. It always shows "My Carrier". Google Voice works, but it won't let me "view and listen to messages from notification bar", it'll only let me view and listen to the calls through the app itself. I had no issues with my S3 or LG Optimus G Pro, but the HTC doesn't play friendly with Google Voice
I've tried the following steps:
Deleted and reinstalled the app (several times)
Manually changed the voicemail number
Went to the Google Voice web page on my PC and deactivated and reactivated it
Tried it on 2 different custom ROMs with the same results
Any other suggestions? I really would like to use all the features of Google Voice, but until I can I'll have to decide if I want to use it as a stand alone app (instead of in the notification pull down) or use the At&t Visual Voicemail.
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Interesting, if you found a solution to this issue. I has the same issue with GV and wasn't able to find a solution anywhere. GV notifications on voicemail, missed calls do not appear in the notification bar. No voicemail access from call log. From the application itself everything works. But I really miss the integration, like it was working on my SGS 3 and Nexus 4

EugeneR said:
Interesting, if you found a solution to this issue. I has the same issue with GV and wasn't able to find a solution anywhere. GV notifications on voicemail, missed calls do not appear in the notification bar. No voicemail access from call log. From the application itself everything works. But I really miss the integration, like it was working on my SGS 3 and Nexus 4
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I never found a fix, I just use it as a stand-alone app. It notifies me I have a voice mail, but doesn't let me play messages from the notification area... I have to go to the app, then it takes 2 or 3 times of hitting play for it to work, I keep it because even with all it's faults, it's still one of the best out there. It worked flawlessly with my Nexus 4, S3, S4 and LG Optimus G Pro. Just has issues with the HTC One... Maybe someday there'll be a fix?

Group MMS (Stock Messaging App)

Hello all,
Today I picked up my Xperia Z1S, however I seem to not be able to find any setting to make a group MMS. I had an HTC One and Nexus 5 that did this with no problem, however the Xperia Z1s seems to have no option for this.
Any advice? I would have to go to the hangouts app (though it is nice) if I can stick with the stock one.
Thank You

Go download 8sms - works awesome for me. I'm running it in standalone mode (stock Messaging disabled).

I use hangouts without any issues.
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8sms and stock messaging results in receiving 2 text messages every single time
xasbo said:
Go download 8sms - works awesome for me. I'm running it in standalone mode (stock Messaging disabled).
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Unfortunately after downloading, setting it into standalone mode (which assumes there is no other SMS app on the phone anymore, hence one should de-install SMS app from sony. But that doesn't work unless you root the phone.... but no rooting yet possible)
So how did you avoid getting 2 text messages every single time with the same content by having 8sms AND the stock messaging app on the sony experia Z1S ?
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Rydsmith said:
Hello all,
Today I picked up my Xperia Z1S, however I seem to not be able to find any setting to make a group MMS. I had an HTC One and Nexus 5 that did this with no problem, however the Xperia Z1s seems to have no option for this.
Any advice? I would have to go to the hangouts app (though it is nice) if I can stick with the stock one.
Thank You
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I called SONY support:
"Group messaging" is not supported with the standard stock messaging app!
Grrrr!!!

agent0815 said:
So how did you avoid getting 2 text messages every single time with the same content by having 8sms AND the stock messaging app on the sony experia Z1S ?
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Follow their (and my) directions and disable the built in Messaging app.

Stock Z1 messaging app:
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Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka

agent0815 said:
I called SONY support:
"Group messaging" is not supported with the standard stock messaging app!
Grrrr!!!
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It's 2014.. you gotta be kidding. I just got the phone and was absolutely loving it until I started getting separate group messages. Unbelievable. I was holding back on using Hangouts for SMS..

mursepaolo said:
It's 2014.. you gotta be kidding. I just got the phone and was absolutely loving it until I started getting separate group messages. Unbelievable. I was holding back on using Hangouts for SMS..
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Guys...............this is the answer to your MMS problems. I have the Z3 and the same issue with the crappy stock text app. Textra is fantastic, looks COOLER than stock, and has all sorts of neat extras. (The add-on app that gives you cool iOS emojis that look better than the ones that come stock with Textra can be found here.)
My notes on Textra (please read):
1) ENABLE Stock Messenger app, making sure in "App info" screen (in Settings) that the "Notifications" box is unchecked. (Not sure if unchecking it matters, but I'd do it anyway to avoid double notification of incoming texts.) Also, under Stock Messenger's settings, make sure ALL boxes are unchecked as well. (You can try disabling stock text app if you want, but I don't, so not sure you really should either, but it might still be ok?)
2) In Textra (download this great text SMS/MMS messaging app if you haven't already from Google Play Store), make sure it's your default app, under Settings, "Use MMS for Group Chats" should be checked, MMS Settings: No Limit, and check the T-Mobile Wifi Calling Fix box too. (Post here or PM me if you'd like additional Textra settings suggestions.)
OPTIONAL: IF HAVING ISSUES RECEIVING TEXTS FROM iPHONE USERS WHO HAVE iMessage ENABLED ON THEIR IPHONE, THEN FOLLOW THIS: And lastly, there’s the “iMessage” issue ppl like myself are/were having (also those with LG G2 I’ve heard have this issue too) where when someone with an iPhone sends you an MMS pic text msg while their iMessage option is on, you don’t get the text…….. try this (a T-Mobile store rep told me this and it worked!): send YOURSELF an MMS photo text msg but include at least one other phone # as well too. If you’re using Textra or anything besides just the stock text app, then do this for EACH app. If that is the case, then do it via stock app first then Textra (easier this way). If you receive the pic successfully, then ask anyone you know with an iPhone to send you an MMS message (preferably having a 3rd phone # in on it too, but not sure if you need to) with iMessage ON. If you receive it, then it worked. If not, try this again.
Hope it helps!
P.S. If you're STILL having MMS issues, post here and I have something else I can have you try that I did which worked (it involves going into the Settings and changing a few things around, but it worked for my other MMS issue, which was NOT getting MMS messages from certain ppl!)
RockStar2005

Moto Voice and Hangouts - Outgoing text uses stock messenger

I think I found a bug with Moto Voice.
When you use Moto Voice to send a text, it sends the text from the stock messenger app even when hangouts is set as the default SMS app.
It only happens when you use voice commands to send text. It could be through either Moto Voice or OK Google.
Another issue I've found that it it sends out my carrier number rather than my Google voice number?
Anyone else having a similar issue? I'm guessing it's more of an issue with Google than Moto Voice.
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It does, but the message will pop up in hangouts once you exit the app and relaunch it. Moto's voice actions are built into the stock messaging app, not hangouts. You'll also notice that if you get a hangout message, the phone will not read it aloud when you're home like it does when you get a SMS through hangouts.

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It does, but the message will pop up in hangouts once you exit the app and relaunch it. Moto's voice actions are built into the stock messaging app, not hangouts. You'll also notice that if you get a hangout message, the phone will not read it aloud when you're home like it does when you get a SMS through hangouts.
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Is it the Moto Voice Action or is it Google's (Ok Google)?
I tried "OK Google" and it does the same thing - uses the default messenger app to send texts and carrier number instead of google voice number.

I'm sorry, I didn't see mention that you were trying to use your GV number. I assumed you meant your carrier number.

So I met with 3 other friends. 2 have a Moto X 2013 (Kit Kat) and one had a 2014 (Lollipop).
2014(Lollipop):
Same issue. When using "OK Google" to send a text.
1. Text goes through Hangouts.
2. Outgoing text is seen in both hangouts and default messenger.
3. Reply to the text shows up in Hangouts.
4. Carrier number is sent to the recipient
2013(Kit Kat):
Works as it should. Text goes through hangouts and google voice number is sent to recipient.
1. The text actually goes through the google voice app and is seen in hangouts.
So I think it is an issue with the O/S.
What is everyone else's results.

Have you confirmed your Google voice number in settings under your account?
Nevermind... my results are the same as yours.

Yeah. I've tried everything including resetting the default SMS app. Going to have to live with it until it's fixed.

phamine said:
Is it the Moto Voice Action or is it Google's (Ok Google)?
I tried "OK Google" and it does the same thing - uses the default messenger app to send texts and carrier number instead of google voice number.
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Yep this is something Google needs to fix. Seems like Hangouts has been getting some attention recently so it might be on the way.

HTC ONE M8 Sprint Is not sending or receiving MMS messages.

Hey XDA, well I'm on the lollipop update using O.M.J's ROM and I'm s-off. My phone is not sending or receiving MMS. Any ideas?

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Hey XDA, well I'm on the lollipop update using O.M.J's ROM and I'm s-off. My phone is not sending or receiving MMS. Any ideas?
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Have you checked your connection settings in the MMS settings menu from the Messages app? Are the values set or are they blank?

Magnum_Enforcer said:
Have you checked your connection settings in the MMS settings menu from the Messages app? Are the values set or are they blank?
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Have you checked your connection settings in the MMS settings menu from the Messages app? Are the values set or are they blank?
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Any help? I tried going into my APN settings but the Access Point Names menu is grayed out and won't let me go into it.

you need to go to the dialer and put ##data# click on EDIT then it will ask you for MSL code. the MMS setting is there and you should be able to edit.

skyheli said:
you need to go to the dialer and put ##data# click on EDIT then it will ask you for MSL code. the MMS setting is there and you should be able to edit.
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Would you know the right MMS settings for Sprint?

Have you ever used Google Voice for voicemail, or anything?

mcwups1 said:
Have you ever used Google Voice for voicemail, or anything?
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No just kept regular sprint settings. Never used google voice

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lreyes said:
Would you know the right MMS settings for Sprint?
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I provided a screen capture !

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I provided a screen capture !
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Hmmm...my APNs are the same as yours. So why can't I be receiving/sending MMS?

lreyes said:
Hmmm...my APNs are the same as yours. So why can't I be receiving/sending MMS?
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sometimes these " roms " don't image properly or just plain get messed up in the update process. Its happen to me twice with different roms. To see if it was my phone or the rom, I made a backup image of the phone with TWRP. I RUU the phone back to factory. everything was working fine. I received messages just fine. when I put the old image back on. the problems came back. I am not that technical with the innerworkings of MMS but something is getting messed up.

Make sure Data is ON when you send MMS?
I've done it. I turn Data off to save battery, and sometimes forget to turn it back on.

mcwups1 said:
Make sure Data is ON when you send MMS?
I've done it. I turn Data off to save battery, and sometimes forget to turn it back on.
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Data is always on. I've never touched that option since the EVO 4G days haha

Just curious, but are you using a custom kernel? My MMS just stopped working on Viper 4.3.0 within the last 24 hours.

I had the same issue. I had to clean flash OMJ's rom to get MMS to work.
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I had this issue with the lollipop update. But it only affected the Google messenger app. If I use the default messages app or hangouts to send MMS I have no issues. What app you using to send mms?

Seems my issues were hit and miss. I'm on Viper and I'm almost inclined to blame the problem on the network and not a particular ROM.

still getting the same issue even switching between AOSP and Sense. Has anyone found a fix?