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letsgoflyers81 posted:If you're open to using Google Voice, that will work flawlessly. I do and can send and receive texts with my phone, tablet, and any PC from the website. I'd love to use Google Voice, but I'm wondering if it's possible to use with my own phone number. For example, I'd like to be able to use my N7/desktop to send SMS messages from Google Voice, but have them appear to the sender like they were sent from my cell # (not my GVoice number). It would also be cool if I could forward any SMS from my Android phone to GVoice, so I could read from N7/desktop. Basically, is it possible to use GVoice with my existing phone number, or do I have to use the GVoice number I got when I signed up? Anyone know if this is possible?
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Kaneda posted:I'd love to use Google Voice, but I'm wondering if it's possible to use with my own phone number. You can do this if you're on Sprint.
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Jul 24, 2012 20:23
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GigaPeon posted:You can do this if you're on Sprint. Verizon unfortunately, but I'll give that Tablet Talk app a shot and see how it works.
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Jul 24, 2012 20:27
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You also use air droid. It syncs with your phone to text from your desktop. Dunno about tablets though.
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Jul 24, 2012 20:32
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Kaneda posted:I'd love to use Google Voice, but I'm wondering if it's possible to use with my own phone number. You can if you're on Sprint. Other than that I don't think it's possible. efb
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Jul 24, 2012 20:36
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Jerk McJerkface posted:You also use air droid. It syncs with your phone to text from your desktop. Dunno about tablets though. It's browser based right? Should be able to connect to the address of your phone with Chrome on the tablet to send/view texts.
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Jul 24, 2012 20:44
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Glimm posted:It's browser based right? Should be able to connect to the address of your phone with Chrome on the tablet to send/view texts. Been using AirDroid for quite some time, it's awesome (especially for a free app) when I'm at a computer and can leave the window open in a separate tab. It's really nice because whenever a new SMS/call comes in, the title of the page changes so it's really easy to notice when something happens. Tried it on my tablet but the experience wasn't the same as I had to keep switching into the browser (since I couldn't leave it open). What I was really looking for was a notification system on my N7 for messages and calls. Tablet Talk is pretty slick, I'm loving the integration so far, and it not only syncs SMS but notifies on phone calls. The only downside is you have to be on the same local network or connected via bluetooth to the phone, but I'm pretty much just using this at my house so it works flawlessly so far for my needs.
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Kaneda posted:Basically, is it possible to use GVoice with my existing phone number, or do I have to use the GVoice number I got when I signed up? Anyone know if this is possible?  but it'll cancel your current contract so you'd have to pay any early termination fees. You might be able to get your carrier to play along if you don't want to cancel your service, but ymmv.Alternatively you could just start handing out your GVoice number as your new primary number. Once you do that, install Google Voice on your phone/device and let it work its sweet, sweet Android integration magic. IAmKale fucked around with this message at 21:42 on Jul 24, 2012 |
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Jul 24, 2012 21:39
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Google voice on Sprint was magical. I'd strongly suggest trying it out for anyone on Sprint who has a smart phone. I wound up moving to ATT as Sprint was painfully slow in my area, but I really miss pretty much everything else about Sprint.
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Jul 24, 2012 22:15
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On the plus side, Staples Canada gave me absolutely no fuss returning my dead N7. On the negative, my $20 2-day Google shipping is now 3-day  I wish I were several weeks more patient so that I could give the profit to Staples instead.
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Jul 24, 2012 23:12
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Polo-Rican posted:Thanks! But it's already falling apart. Either heavy strength spray adhesive isn't strong enough or I didn't put enough on.
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Jul 24, 2012 23:35
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Wow, that home button being directly below the keyboard is really starting to irritate me. Is there any way to switch that to the top or at least lock it while I'm typing? I installed Swiftkey just to see how I like it and the slightly smaller keyboard makes things even worse.
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Jul 24, 2012 23:38
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I know we had charger talk a couple pages back, but I'm a confused. Had to make a monoprice order, noticed this charger and bought it: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2 I got a phone, tablet, backup battery, kindle, etc, this could come in handy at home and traveling. The charger is supposed to be able to charge an iPad and many users say it can. But I can't get the Nexus to charge or even acknowledge it is plugged in with any combination of cables/plugs/etc. Every other device has recognized and started charging but not my Nexus 7. I found a couple other USB wall charger things I got from various things, I have one that does .85a, 1a, and the one that came with the nexus that does 2a. My tablet plugs in and charges fine on all of those. Any thoughts on why it might not be charging with this? It seems like it should output enough in terms of amps but it doesn't even acknowledge it's plugged in at all. powderific posted:Wow, that home button being directly below the keyboard is really starting to irritate me. Is there any way to switch that to the top or at least lock it while I'm typing? I installed Swiftkey just to see how I like it and the slightly smaller keyboard makes things even worse. I got one of those split tablet keyboard apps, that adds a small gap so you don't have to reach as far to hit keys. Mine is called Thumb Keyboard. I think they charge, there might be similar free alternatives, or hope it comes on amazon deal of the day again. With my configuration (you can adjust how wide the keyboard appears, and if arrow keys appear below the space bar) my thumbs are basically never over the home key. It's worked for me.
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Jul 25, 2012 00:43
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It arrived! (Canada) This long press zoom is pretty useful: 
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Jul 25, 2012 01:52
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Has anyone successfully replaced their Nexus 7 through the Google Play store? I filled out the website form yesterday and received an email saying their will be a delay before I receive a response; I'm wondering how long I should expect to wait.
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Jul 25, 2012 02:24
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Zarkov Cortez posted:It arrived! (Canada) Yeah that's pretty nice. You don't have to necessarily long press to have it do that - it pops up all the time when I fat finger over closely placed links.
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Jul 25, 2012 02:31
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dedian posted:Yeah that's pretty nice. You don't have to necessarily long press to have it do that - it pops up all the time when I fat finger over closely placed links. Yep, basically that's what happens. If your fingers tap where two links are, it's going to zoom. That also applies to close radial buttons and a few other things, too.
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Zarkov Cortez posted:It arrived! (Canada) 
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It's pretty great feature and makes me wonder why no one else had thought of it, so many times I need to zoom in some where just to click a link
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Karthe posted:Did you do the DPI hack to get the launcher to work horizontally? I'm holding out hope that someone will find a way to do it without having to mess with that. Nova Launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher notwithoutmyanus posted:Yep, basically that's what happens. If your fingers tap where two links are, it's going to zoom. That also applies to close radial buttons and a few other things, too. I never noticed it on my GN, this is even better 
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Jul 25, 2012 02:47
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Zarkov Cortez posted:It arrived! (Canada) Also yes that zoom is nice which means Apple will probably litigate it out of existence soon 
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Syrinxx posted:Can you link your wallpaper? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxelus.planetspacklivewallpaper
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For all looking for this sending texts from the N7-->SMS issue, here are my recommendations for Canada/UK and probably the US...: * For sending those texts via your phone and using your texts on your contract: DeskSMS. Better for in-country texts. Then, turn the "deliver to Google Talk" option and send messages through the Google Talk client on the N7 * For sending directly, and you have money to use: Skype's SMS feature, set to send as if from your number. Better for international texts (usually cheaper than your contract) And as for the cases, I went for a Case Logic LAPST-107 6 - 7 Sleeve (Black)... mainly because I also ordered the matching laptop case. I have to admit, I was very happy with my old Caselogic Case...
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My local staples kicks rear end. The stocking manager wrote my name down after I told him about my broken screen. He called me today the second they got a shipment of 4 devices in the store and held one until I could go in after work. Apparently they should be getting small shipments once or so a week for the next three to four weeks and that's true for all us stores.
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Polo-Rican posted:If any of you are DIY types and itching for a good n7 case, you should consider making one yourself from a small hardcover. I decided to try it out this past Saturday and it turned out so much better than I thought it would. I was expecting my efforts to yield a sloppy case that would hold me over until I bought a "real" one, but it's solid enough that I might just use this until it breaks. This looks nice but you may want something to hold the tablet from the bottom/top otherwise it looks like it could just slip right out.
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alted2 posted:Has anyone successfully replaced their Nexus 7 through the Google Play store? I filled out the website form yesterday and received an email saying their will be a delay before I receive a response; I'm wondering how long I should expect to wait. I sent an email asking for a replacement on Saturday and got a response with instructions and a link to place the order on Monday. I have no idea when it will ship though.
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oxsnard posted:My local staples kicks rear end. The stocking manager wrote my name down after I told him about my broken screen. He called me today the second they got a shipment of 4 devices in the store and held one until I could go in after work. Apparently they should be getting small shipments once or so a week for the next three to four weeks and that's true for all us stores. Sounds like some seriously stupid shipping logistics there.
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Wait, what in the flying gently caress, Lenovo has an insanely affordable 10.1 tablet with a keyboard dock that only costs $56???? http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/24/3180609/lenovo-ideatab-s2110-available If this gets ROM support, this sounds golden.
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Mister Fister posted:Wait, what in the flying gently caress, Lenovo has an insanely affordable 10.1 tablet with a keyboard dock that only costs $56???? I like that there's a company willing to buck the "16GB of additional flash storage totally costs $100 we promise  " bullshit that Apple started and Google copied.
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Syrinxx posted:This looks pretty promising. Only downside is that i think Lenovo is not known for upgrading their poo poo to newer OS's, and i'm not exactly sure what type of ROM community would spring up around it.
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Polo-Rican posted:Thanks! But it's already falling apart. Either heavy strength spray adhesive isn't strong enough or I didn't put enough on. Mine has such a minute amount of lift that I doubt I would have noticed if not for the reports. I have a feeling I'm going to return my N7 in a couple of weeks anyway. I only really got it to trial how useful I'd find a tablet, and although I'm absolutely loving it so far and it's scratching an itch I had for some new technology to play with, it's pretty much the definition of a luxury item. It does everything my SGS2 already does for me, but slightly better. I think I'd have to go for a 10" for it to be seriously worth it. loving sucks to be on such a tight budget at the moment
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Mister Fister posted:Only downside is that i think Lenovo is not known for upgrading their poo poo to newer OS's, and i'm not exactly sure what type of ROM community would spring up around it. Ones that buy these tablets for their compulsive masturbator/gambler fathers of course.
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After all this waiting since I placed my pre-order on the 28th June, and not receiving a shipping tracking number, I received this in my inbox:Google Play Store posted:Due to mail courier restrictions, our shipper is unable to deliver to P.O. Despite the fact that I entered a street address, to which I've had dozens of courier deliveries prior. Google, you dumb fuckers.
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Has anyone in the UK preordered & received any news about the N7?
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Cakefool posted:Has anyone in the UK preordered & received any news about the N7?
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Ace, looks like I'll be on the phone to them at lunch then. Preordered 8gb on the 29th, no news.
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Cakefool posted:Ace, looks like I'll be on the phone to them at lunch then. Preordered 8gb on the 29th, no news.
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Jerk McJerkface posted:You also use air droid. It syncs with your phone to text from your desktop. Dunno about tablets though. Works fine on My Xyboard with the ICS leak and my Archos 80 G9 also with ICS.
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Chas McGill posted:Yeah, it should have arrived by now, especially since it's the 16gb ones that they seem to have run out of. Right, you can buy the 8GB right now and it is supposed to ship immediately.
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Yeah, it was supposed to have turned up yesterday according to the nice lady on the phone but hasn't charged or shipped so they're looking into it. Not best pleased but it's only a shiny toy.
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