[How To] Google Voice in Canada - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey Guys,
I've been patiently waiting for Google voice to be release in Canada for some time. It still hasn't happened and probably won't for awhile. After some extensive searching I've been able to find a guide that can walk you through the setup, and I can tell you in works flawlessly. I would imagine you could use this guide for other countries as well.
The features are great, and no other service comes close here in Canada. With that said, enjoy. If you have any problems, feel free to ask.
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Google voice is available in Canada. I use it everyday for free. You have to link a number to your Google account online, which is available for free in Canada. Then use grooveip to make and receive calls from you GV account from your phone. Easy and free solution.
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mattymac said:
Google voice is available in Canada. I use it everyday for free. You have to link a number to your Google account online, which is available for free in Canada. Then use grooveip to make and receive calls from you GV account from your phone. Easy and free solution.
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I use it more for the visual voice mail. Care to share with us a step-by-step guide?

Okay well the GV service is available in Canada you just can't use their apk. So when you go into your Google account, click voice and it will say try voice and give you a number. Assuming you already have a GV number, just download grooveip and sign into your Google account. Grooveip has an awesome integration of GV right into the phone apk too. So if you dial a number in the phone it will ask if you want to make it with GV or your mobile network. Plus the quality is top notch.
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mattymac said:
Okay well the GV service is available in Canada you just can't use their apk. So when you go into your Google account, click voice and it will say try voice and give you a number. Assuming you already have a GV number, just download grooveip and sign into your Google account. Grooveip has an awesome integration of GV right into the phone apk too. So if you dial a number in the phone it will ask if you want to make it with GV or your mobile network. Plus the quality is top notch.
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I think your referring to Google talk, which is different the Google voice. I have a Google voice number (using the link in the op). I can use the Google voice App on my phone, and I get Visual voicemail.

No I am talking about GV. I have their app on my phone but it always says cannot verify my number when setting it up. I have GV on my computer to and can make calls from my Gmail inbox. Just a few days ago it prompted me saying another year for Google voice in Canada for free. It just seems like your paying a lot and its quite complicated for just visual voicemail.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gvoip

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No I am talking about GV. I have their app on my phone but it always says cannot verify my number when setting it up. I have GV on my computer to and can make calls from my Gmail inbox. Just a few days ago it prompted me saying another year for Google voice in Canada for free. It just seems like your paying a lot and its quite complicated for just visual voicemail.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gvoip
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The reason you can't verify your number is because you don't have a US Google voice number. It is only available in the USA. Sure, I was able to make calls from Gmail and the Google voice app on my computer but that was through Google chat. Now I have a US Google voice number (an actual phone number) people can call me on, as well as Visual Voice mail. It costs $.03/Voice mail. Even if I got 100 (which would never happen) voice mails a month that would only cost me $3. I don't feel like that is a lot. To each there own I suppose. If you are happy with Groove IP, that awesome. Just wanted to share this with other Canadians that would like a Google voice number and all the benefits of having Google Voice fully functional on their G Nexus.

Yeah of coarse to each their own. I have an actual US number as well. That I make calls with, and people call me with too. I was just trying to point out that Google voice is available in Canada and that you can use it free through grooveip. Thanks for posting your method tho. Options are always great.
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You can verify you GV number if you have a 403 area code.
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efrant said:
You can verify you GV number if you have a 403 area code.
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Do you get charged long distance forwarding to that number?

plasticdarlow said:
Do you get charged long distance forwarding to that number?
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Not sure I understand what you are asking.
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efrant said:
Not sure I understand what you are asking.
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I mean when you retrieve your voicemail from the 403 number does your cell phone company charge you long distance.
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If you have a bell fab10 plan or similar you can add the 403 number to it.
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I'm trying to set this up for myself, but I'm having issues trying to setup the Call Forwarding on my phone.
When I enter the number, I'm getting an "Unexpected Response from Network" error when I click Enable for any of the options.
I'm on Rogers
Has anyone else experienced this type of issue?

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You can verify you GV number if you have a 403 area code.
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How long ago did you try this? When i tried several months ago it did not work, there were no 403 numbers left and if i spoofed my IP to look like i was in the US i couldnt verify because my 403 number was from a different country as the GV number.

pileot said:
How long ago did you try this? When i tried several months ago it did not work, there were no 403 numbers left and if i spoofed my IP to look like i was in the US i couldnt verify because my 403 number was from a different country as the GV number.
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I tried it over a year ago, if not two. I'm pretty sure you can still verify with 403 numbers. I still have my GV number, and it forwards to my 403 number.
What do you mean there were no 403 numbers left??

403 no longer working
I have a GV 403 number (not Calgary - Canmore I think) and I cannot add my 403 cellphone number (forwarding country different) - I think they have closed this loophole - anyone who has any other information as to how to get this to work would be appreciated but I assumed they had plugged this.

mattymac said:
Yeah of co**** to each their own. I have an actual US number as well. That I make calls with, and people call me with too. I was just trying to point out that Google voice is available in Canada and that you can use it free through grooveip. Thanks for posting your method tho. Options are always great.
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This guy's full of it.
Post a step by step - visual - or step off your pedestal.

otoolerc said:
This guy's full of it.
Post a step by step - visual - or step off your pedestal.
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he's not necessarily "full of it"...he just isn't describing the same service. or he's purposefully lying/trolling...if it's the latter, then screw him
but to clarify, he's using gmail chat...a service that has been available for quite some time. you could log in to your gmail account from a computer and call any phone number in US or Canada for free. It was done through VoIP and the gmail account...similar to skype, but without a number and free
google voice allows you to "merge" your cell number and landline so that someone calling one number can make multiple lines ring. Beyond that, you have a google voice number that you can retrieve visual voice mails for free and/or forward them to your email/text...
this is the service us Canadians want..stupid frigging crtc
the first option is indeed done through groove ip..it works well, it's a nice service (i have it too..on my tablet on top of that so i can make calls) but it's just not the same thing
there is a good tutorial if you google it that was done a few months ago but it requires you to purchase a US phone number..like through skype, which costs money and defeats the whole purpose of google voice...

Ok This has confused me a lot.
Here's my question to try to understand what works and what doesnt.
I use Google Voice(or whatever thats called coz you guys just confused me, The dialpad that's on gmail browser to makeinternational calls to Europe).
But everytime i want to call, i need to use my browser on my pc since I am in Canada, the app does not work.
how can i use THAT service on my phone.
Any step by step anyone can provide?
Thank you
B
PS: I have an HTC Sensation 4.0.4 Sense 4.1

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Google Voice on E4GT

Has anyone figured out a way to use Google Voice as the primary voicemail app?
snapa55 said:
Has anyone figured out a way to use Google Voice as the primary voicemail app?
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Yeah, you go to the website
google.voice.com
and you can configure your settings there.
To my knowledge, there's no way to set Google Voice as the primary way to handle voicemail, like there is on the Evo 4G.
I don't have my phone yet (being delivered today), but why would using the instructions from the google voice website not work? What happens when you try?
I think it is *28 then your google voice number.
Google voice voicemail is set between the account and your GV account... it is completely unrelated to the phone. The app can retrieve the VM's and help you setup the voicemail, but it isn't required.
Its working for me.
Hey, quick question. I set up google voice, but now it's my primary phone number for when I text my friends. Is there a way to undo this? Even after uninstalling it, my primary texting number is my google voice number.
Login from a desktop and deactive your google number. You have a limited time before losing your sprint number.
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If you go to the website voice.google.com - there's an option in there to integrate voicemail. On the phone settings you can click 'activate google voicemail on this phone'
basically it forwards the call at the last ring to your google voice voicemail and skips your sprint one.
Then that voicemail shows up in the google voice app, or you can set it to email you and even have a written transcript.
That's what I'm set up like. I dig it.
Works fine here. I had a little trouble getting it activated... I think this was because I was expecting it to switch too quickly after I set it up. You have to give it a few min/hours to start rolling your voicemail to Google Voice.
It will ask you to dial *38 and your number and it never works for me. Just make sure you have your sprint phone listed to forward to on the GV settings online and then install the app on your phone and go through the setup on the app and your voicemail will use GV...at least it does for me.
I had to remove it on my NS4G, caused me nothing but problems. And then when I did remove it I had to call sprint and have them reset my account because I was unable to receive calls and callers just got hung up on rather than connected to my voice mail.
I never let Sprint take over my GV number...I made it so I still had the choice to use my sprint or GV number. I ported my number to GV so I could go to any carrier I wanted to and have as many phone ring on the same number. I have a boost phone also that rings my GV number.
I have never been able to get voice mail without the app while my number was integrated. How do you get voicemails without the app? Do you just call your own number?
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420247paul said:
I have never been able to get voice mail without the app while my number was integrated. How do you get voicemails without the app? Do you just call your own number?
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No you have to have the app
That didnt work out so well for me. If you ported for free because you are on sprint as soon as you cancel your service that number is inactive. I had to choose between my number and this phone and I took the phone and dont regret it one bit
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I never let Sprint take over my GV number...I made it so I still had the choice to use my sprint or GV number. I ported my number to GV so I could go to any carrier I wanted to and have as many phone ring on the same number. I have a boost phone also that rings my GV number.
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420247paul said:
That didnt work out so well for me. If you ported for free because you are on sprint as soon as you cancel your service that number is inactive. I had to choose between my number and this phone and I took the phone and dont regret it one bit
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I ported my number when GV started porting long before sprint got involved...I payed 20 bucks for it.

Where's Visual Voicemail

We saw the demo, but...
Does anyone know anything about it?
Is it definitely only for Google Voice?
Availability?
All the nexus has is the necessary api hooks. It's up to the carriers to make use of said apis and release the apps.
Verizon has one in the android market, but it costs an additional $2.99/mth.
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T-Mobile also has a visual voicemail app, but it will charge you a monthly fee as well. I use Voice, works great.
Google Voice? Are your voicemails showing up in your Phone app/Call log? Based on the Oct intro in October, it looked like it was supposed to (with Google Voice).
I had a VM left the other day to my Google Voice number and it shows up in the GV app itself, but not my Phone app/Call log. How about you?
DanRyb said:
Google Voice? Are your voicemails showing up in your Phone app/Call log? Based on the Oct intro in October, it looked like it was supposed to (with Google Voice).
I had a VM left the other day to my Google Voice number and it shows up in the GV app itself, but not my Phone app/Call log. How about you?
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Same. Funny that Google built the visual voicemail API then didn't even use it themselves .
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DanRyb said:
Google Voice? Are your voicemails showing up in your Phone app/Call log? Based on the Oct intro in October, it looked like it was supposed to (with Google Voice).
I had a VM left the other day to my Google Voice number and it shows up in the GV app itself, but not my Phone app/Call log. How about you?
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I don't think I've received a voicemail since I've had a GNex to be honest. If I have I haven't seen it in the call log. Didn't know it was suppose to.
What I did notice is that it started showing missed calls under the call log and Google voice when a VM was left.
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matt2053 said:
Same. Funny that Google built the visual voicemail API then didn't even use it themselves .
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I don't think the GV app has been updated for ICS yet. Once it has it should use the new API.
AT&T VVM.apk
I attached AT&T Visual Voicemail .apk for anyone with knowledge or skills to advise if it is even possible to get it to work for GSM GNxS on AT&T with a Skyrocket provisioned SIM for LTE 4G data that includes Visual Voicemail feature in plan already.
cred05 said:
T-Mobile also has a visual voicemail app, but it will charge you a monthly fee as well. I use Voice, works great.
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TMO VV is free.
almostinsane said:
TMO VV is free.
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ATT VV is free too when on an LTE data unlimited plan anyway...so they said...
VVM Verizon
VVM for Verizon.
Google Voice
Has anyone gotten google voice to take the voice mail on Verizon? When I set it up GV told me that my carrier didn't support that feature
Dial *71###-###-#### (replace the pounds with your Google voice number) it will act like its making a call for a second or two then stop. Also make sure you have Google voice selected in your system settings.
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If you side load Verizon VVM do you still need to pay $3 a month?
rsbianchi said:
Has anyone gotten google voice to take the voice mail on Verizon? When I set it up GV told me that my carrier didn't support that feature
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That was the initial message I also got. Keep trying and it will stick. Got my Google voicemail all set up and running like a champ. No additional charges!
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Have you tried loading the AT&T visual voicemail apk? What happened?
yes...as far as i know.
fuego3048 said:
Dial *71###-###-#### (replace the pounds with your Google voice number) it will act like its making a call for a second or two then stop. Also make sure you have Google voice selected in your system settings.
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Verizon only? Whatever that does it doesn't do anything on my GNex except get me to the operator saying I may have dialed a wrong #.
RickInHouston said:
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Have you tried loading the AT&T visual voicemail apk? What happened?
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Even with correct permissions it returns package can not be installed. Side load attempted via Root Explore. Not tried changing build.prop device id and such to spoof Skyrocket. Maybe we need additional files or VVM is part of the Skyrocket's phone dialer or some bloatware. I'm just fishing and really have no idea :/
Google voice definitely works on the GNex verizon. I restored mine from my last phone so i didnt need to do the setup but it should do a wizard when you start it to get it working.

Dipslay my cell # instead of Google voice # when using google voice for calls?

Hello I just started using Google voice recently and absolutely love the idea to make free calls with it. I was just wondering if there is anyway to have my actual cell number displayed as my caller ID when I call people instead of my Google voice number.
Thanks in advance
You can port your cellphone number to Google Voice.
http://support.google.com/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1065667
Let me know if that helps.
This does terminate your contract tho, which could be problematic.
ya terminating is not a option
This isn't an ultimate solution but you can register your info with your google voice number so it displays your name with your google voice number. http://www.listyourself.net/
....at least they will know who is calling.
mattymac said:
This isn't an ultimate solution but you can register your info with your google voice number so it displays your name with your google voice number. http://www.listyourself.net/
....at least they will know who is calling.
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I would be weary of this. To me its like signing up for a bunch of telemarketer spam. Anybody?
dkotoric said:
Hello I just started using Google voice recently and absolutely love the idea to make free calls with it. I was just wondering if there is anyway to have my actual cell number displayed as my caller ID when I call people instead of my Google voice number.
Thanks in advance
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You can't unless you port your number to Google Voice. Either port your current # or give out the Google Voice number to your friends and family. That's how it works.
If you're lucky you can get a GV # that's similar to your current #. I got a GV # that is the same 7-digit # but with a different area code.
But it really doesn't matter, no one remembers numbers anymore. Once they put it in their address book then it just looks like you're calling either way.
You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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Tidbits said:
You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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Once Google gets MMS working, I'll probably try to do that. The Google Voice integration is the only thing I have missed since leaving Sprint.
Tidbits said:
You can port your number without canceling your contract. I have done it before and numerous people have done it as well.
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How so? The act of taking your number from a carrier and porting it to another (in this case Google Voice) breaks your contract.
Not if you request it yourself and do some leg work and pay $28($10 for GV, and $18 for Verizon). Might be $38 $20 for GV port. I did mine long ago when Google first offered porting.
Your old number will be in GV and you'll get a new number and no canceled contract.
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Not if you request it yourself and do some leg work and pay $28($10 for GV, and $18 for Verizon). Might be $38 $20 for GV port. I did mine long ago when Google first offered porting.
Your old number will be in GV and you'll get a new number and no canceled contract
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Ah that makes more sense.
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Google Voice issues.

Wasn't quite sure where this would go in the forum. Feel free to move it Mods.
I recently purchased a Nexus 4 from the Play Store and started a Monthly4G prepaid plan through T-Mobile. Everything works perfectly except for Google Voice. I add the T-Mobile number to the forward settings in Voice and it sets up calling just fine, but when I attempt to send text messages I get nothing but messages being "queued." I attempt to view messages in my inbox on the device I get an error saying "Network Error." Ever since adding this number I haven't been receiving notifications for new texts in Growl Voice and the Google Voice website doesn't load my inbox or settings either. Any ideas?
Thank you.
I may be wrong here, but I thought I read somewhere in the forums that Google Voice doesn't work with pre-pay T-Mo
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Did you update Google Voice to the latest version yet? Google Voice had an issue with texting on 4.2 until an update got released recently.
d_phekt said:
I may be wrong here, but I thought I read somewhere in the forums that Google Voice doesn't work with pre-pay T-Mo
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This ^^^^ is your problem. You won't get gvoice to set up on tmo prepaid. Sorry man. Unless something has changed in the past 3 weeks.
DARKSIDE
I'm using it on mine no problem. Must use latest 4.2 compatible version. Also have to call Tmo and tell them to disable voicemail on your prepaid account then all messages will forward.
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I've already called T-Mo and all that. I've had my voicemail disabled. It is more of an issue with the site's inbox not loading. It gives me an error "There was an error with your request. Please try again" and messages are constantly being queued on my Nexus 4 and 7, more so than usual. This all started when I added the N4 to my Voice call forwarding register.
What? Google voice works just fine with monthly 4g. You don't get conditional call forwarding but that's not the issue the OP is referencing.
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Heartbreak said:
I've already called T-Mo and all that. I've had my voicemail disabled. It is more of an issue with the site's inbox not loading. It gives me an error "There was an error with your request. Please try again" and messages are constantly being queued on my Nexus 4 and 7, more so than usual. This all started when I added the N4 to my Voice call forwarding register.
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I have this issue when my internet is out
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Yeah, my internet certainly isn't out. I'm not quite sure what it is. I sign into my friend's account on my computer and it accesses the inbox just fine. It appears to be an account specific problem.
Anyone else having problems where Google voice keeps giving notifications for old voice mails when the option to show voice mails in the native phone app is enabled?
So annoying. Every 12 or so hours, it pops up with a notification for 6 voice mails or something, all of which are old. I even make sure they were shown as read in the ap, and I played all of them and made sure they were read in the phone app.
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Anyone else having problems where Google voice keeps giving notifications for old voice mails when the option to show voice mails in the native phone app is enabled?
So annoying. Every 12 or so hours, it pops up with a notification for 6 voice mails or something, all of which are old. I even make sure they were shown as read in the ap, and I played all of them and made sure they were read in the phone app.
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Yep, I get this too. Assuming I have to call TMO like the other people stated above.
madj42 said:
Yep, I get this too. Assuming I have to call TMO like the other people stated above.
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What does T-Mobile have to do with it?
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I just got a group MMS on Google voice from an AT&T user.... This shouldn't be possible right? What just happened?
I am in the process of porting my number away from Google Voice cause I hate the lack of MMS support, maybe a glitch?
I'm posting here because I want someone else to check without making a dedicated thread...I have so little faith Google has done anything ... Its probably a glitch
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At this point there's no way to use Google voice text messaging and voicemail services for TMobile pre-paid? Such a shame if so.
RobertMunch said:
At this point there's no way to use Google voice text messaging and voicemail services for TMobile pre-paid? Such a shame if so.
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YES YOU CAN. Why is this rumor getting started. I 100% use Google Voice on my Pre-paid TMO $30 a month plan.
Disable voicemail by calling T-mobile. That way your T-mobile voicemail doesn't kick in before your GVoice mail does.
Use the Google Voice app to send and receive text messages. This way you 100% know things are getting to you. I by-pass the built in messenger app which may be why some people are having issues.
That is it.
y0bailey said:
YES YOU CAN. Why is this rumor getting started. I 100% use Google Voice on my Pre-paid TMO $30 a month plan.
Disable voicemail by calling T-mobile. That way your T-mobile voicemail doesn't kick in before your GVoice mail does.
Use the Google Voice app to send and receive text messages. This way you 100% know things are getting to you. I by-pass the built in messenger app which may be why some people are having issues.
That is it.
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+1 here. Was on s3 with Google voice and now on the n4. Works just as it should. I had called T-Mobile to turn off my voicemail so I can let the voice voicemail get it instead
y0bailey said:
YES YOU CAN. Why is this rumor getting started. I 100% use Google Voice on my Pre-paid TMO $30 a month plan.
Disable voicemail by calling T-mobile. That way your T-mobile voicemail doesn't kick in before your GVoice mail does.
Use the Google Voice app to send and receive text messages. This way you 100% know things are getting to you. I by-pass the built in messenger app which may be why some people are having issues.
That is it.
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+2 been using it since the plan launched.
When you first get the plan call T-Mobile. Ask to have voice mail disabled (there is no conditional forwarding, as has said), and also have them remove web-guard. When someone calls your phone, if you don't answer, google voice should time-out after x rings and take the voice mail (this is the reason you disable it on T-Mobile, or else T-Mobiles system will take the call).
y0bailey said:
YES YOU CAN. Why is this rumor getting started. I 100% use Google Voice on my Pre-paid TMO $30 a month plan.
Disable voicemail by calling T-mobile. That way your T-mobile voicemail doesn't kick in before your GVoice mail does.
Use the Google Voice app to send and receive text messages. This way you 100% know things are getting to you. I by-pass the built in messenger app which may be why some people are having issues.
That is it.
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When I try to enable GV voicemail by entering the code *004*GV Number here# I get a error message. I got this on two different Android devices. What am I missing? Are you saying once I disable the TMo voicemail this code should go through next time?
The google voice number is not the same as my mobile number if that makes a difference.
Unfortunately, i'm unable to send text messages and i'm wondering if it has to do with entering that code number through your dialer. Worked like a charm before when I was not on a prepaid plan.
RobertMunch said:
When I try to enable GV voicemail by entering the code *004*GV Number here# I get a error message. I got this on two different Android devices. What am I missing? Are you saying once I disable the TMo voicemail this code should go through next time?
The google voice number is not the same as my mobile number if that makes a difference.
Unfortunately, i'm unable to send text messages and i'm wondering if it has to do with entering that code number through your dialer. Worked like a charm before when I was not on a prepaid plan.
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You just don't worry about any of that. No need to dial anything or enter any codes.
Someone dials your google voice number, it rings until your google voicemail picks up. Simple as that.
If someone dials your pre-paid number, it will ring and ring and ring and ring.
To send texts just use the Google Voice app.
Luxferro said:
+2 been using it since the plan launched.
When you first get the plan call T-Mobile. Ask to have voice mail disabled (there is no conditional forwarding, as has said), and also have them remove web-guard. When someone calls your phone, if you don't answer, google voice should time-out after x rings and take the voice mail (this is the reason you disable it on T-Mobile, or else T-Mobiles system will take the call).
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Do I have to port my number through Google Voice for this to happen successfully? Right now my google voice number is different than my mobile number.
fatttire said:
I just got a group MMS on Google voice from an AT&T user.... This shouldn't be possible right? What just happened?
I am in the process of porting my number away from Google Voice cause I hate the lack of MMS support, maybe a glitch?
I'm posting here because I want someone else to check without making a dedicated thread...I have so little faith Google has done anything ... Its probably a glitch
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Hey fattire! I'm also a Google voice user - I'd be happy to pm you my number if you want to investigate MMS functionality.
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[Guide] Switch Verizon VVM to Google Voice and save

A few months ago I found several incomplete resources on the web to set up Google Voice as your voice mail service instead of using your carrier. In the case of Verizon, I was even more disgusted to pay $2.99 per line per month for a service that should be included with every smartphone. This guide is intended to be a more complete solution to using Google Voice as your voice mail service on Verizon.
Why Google Voice?
- Integrated FREE visual voice mail on your Galaxy Nexus (don’t pay Big Red more than you have to). Access from your call log or the Google Voice app.
- Transcripts of the message e-mailed to you (the translation is not very accurate, but you can get the main point of the message in most cases before you listen to it).
- Access your voicemail on your phone, tablet, or web browser.
Setup:
1. If you haven’t already, request a Google Voice number from http://bit.ly/obMhcy (Don't port your number, just get a new one from Google - porting your number from Verizon to Google Voice will cancel your Verizon service).
2. Once you have your Google Voice number, install the Google Voice app on your phone http://bit.ly/QDySzs
3. Once all signed in to the Google Voice app, you are ready to set up FREE visual voicemail on your Galaxy Nexus.
4. Go to your Phone app settings (not Google Voice, but the actual Phone app that makes your phone a phone). Under “Other Call Settings” is a “voicemail” option, open that. Under “Service” select Google Voice. You will get a pop up warning that your carrier cannot be autoconfigured, but just acknowledge the warning and continue on. To make this function on Verizon, you need to setup a “Number Busy/No Answer Call”, also known as conditional call forwarding by following this simple step:
Dial *71 [Your GV #] then hit Send — (*71-###-###-#### then Send)
You’ll hear a few beeps and then you’ll automatically be disconnected. This is a free Verizon calling feature that reroutes an unanswered call to the 10-digit number provided after the *71, which is your Google Voice number in this case. Make a test call to your cell phone number from another phone to make sure all is working – you can set up your personal message later.
Now, anybody that calls your cell phone (GV or regular cell number) will be redirected to your Google Voice voicemail. This way you can keep your Verizon phone number and still manage voicemail online (replay/save messages to your computer) and get transcriptions.
There are options on the Google Voice web interface to record a personal message, which can be different depending on who is calling. For example, a message for friends, one for work, etc. The Google Voice settings page is also where you set up your account to receive e-mail notifications of voicemails with transcripts, etc.
Don't forget to cancel your Verizon VVM subscription once this is complete and working, and uninstall yet another Verizon app from your Nexus device. :good:
Thanks OP! As someone who has used Google Voice for a few years I fully support this thread.
I ran this since Google Voice was in beta on VZW. No other way to have it.
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Thanks, works great!! I Love how I can play VM right from the phone app!! And read them in the voice app. So sick. Thanks a lot
And if your plan supports it, add your GV # to your Friends & Family list to make voicemail airtime free (won't use minutes)
jpinsl said:
And if your plan supports it, add your GV # to your Friends & Family list to make voicemail airtime free (won't use minutes)
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The VMs are downloaded and stored in the app via data, you wont ever have to call VM again.
I believe you are thinking of the old trick, change the GV settings to show your GV# instead of the callers #.
Thanks for posting this. I'm going to give it a go.
WiredPirate said:
The VMs are downloaded and stored in the app via data, you wont ever have to call VM again.
I believe you are thinking of the old trick, change the GV settings to show your GV# instead of the callers #.
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Actually, I'm thinking that rather than burn data-bytes, I just reprogram the phone to call my GV# when I press and hold 1. By listing it in F&F, it's a free call, doesn't use data and works exactly like my carrier's VM.
Google voice has been working great for me for a couple months and is a huge step up from regular voicemail.... Highly recommended! Thanks for the guide.
jpinsl said:
Actually, I'm thinking that rather than burn data-bytes, I just reprogram the phone to call my GV# when I press and hold 1. By listing it in F&F, it's a free call, doesn't use data and works exactly like my carrier's VM.
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Yeah but doesn't that defeat the purpose? If you're going to do that why not use the carriers VM? And I cant imagine that downloading a voice mail message uses much data. Oh well, to each his own.
So, is there anything I need to watch out for when flashing other ROMs
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geomonroe said:
So, is there anything I need to watch out for when flashing other ROMs
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Set up phone as per instructions, don't have to do the *71 part. I've been doing this for a couple years now, and I tend to flash a different rom a few times a week, no problems.
Really want to screw the man? Just get a free sip line hooked to your gv number. All you need is a data plan. Saves big $$$$$
Phazmos said:
Set up phone as per instructions, don't have to do the *71 part. I've been doing this for a couple years now, and I tend to flash a different rom a few times a week, no problems.
Really want to screw the man? Just get a free sip line hooked to your gv number. All you need is a data plan. Saves big $$$$$
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I did the *71 thing. Now I can't send messages
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geomonroe said:
I did the *71 thing. Now I can't send messages
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[SOLVED] disabled through app now I can send through either. The two different numbers are messing with my peeps, I have had the same number for years. Plus when you look below the surface there can be charges
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geomonroe said:
[SOLVED] disabled through app now I can send through either. The two different numbers are messing with my peeps, I have had the same number for years. Plus when you look below the surface there can be charges
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Have gv ring all numbers when a call comes in. No matter which is dialed, no matter which is in use, you'll get the call. Been working that way for me for a couple years. Texting the vz number will incur a charge, but that's about it. Only extra charges I see are from those texts. No cost if texts go to gv number.
Phazmos said:
Have gv ring all numbers when a call comes in. No matter which is dialed, no matter which is in use, you'll get the call. Been working that way for me for a couple years. Texting the vz number will incur a charge, but that's about it. Only extra charges I see are from those texts. No cost if texts go to gv number.
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Texting through Google voice is a nightmare. This thread's purpose was to show folks how stop paying Verizon for the ability to have visual voice mail on your smartphone.
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Thanks for this! Had no idea I could even change the voicemail to something else. I got so tired of the voicemail icon constantly making my notification light blink since I never check it. Hell, I had no idea verizon even offered a visual voicemail service. +1Google
Youmail.. The best free visual voicemail ..use on all my phones and tabs.. And best of all works perfect and simple to setup
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