Texting through Wi-Fi?

[JordanHardey]

I just picked up a Note 3 about 2 weeks ago, and love it... BUT I have an issue (I think).

I get barely any service while I am at work (due to the materials used on the building or something) and it blocks my service from getting to me, unless I leave my Phone leaning up against the windows and even then its not guarenteed to get service. I used to have an iPhone and could send texts through Wi-Fi here at work and had no problems with it... I have noticed that I cant send texts through my Wi-Fi...

So my question is... is there anyway for me to do this the same way I did with my iPhone... or is there an App I can use, etc?

My Girlfriend hates that I have to walk outside to be able to do something as simple as text.... HELP!



Thanks!

 

[ZackVortex]

Google voice can do that. Free on the Play Store

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[JordanHardey]

Can I still use my mobile number I have and not have to use my Google voice number... I don't want my girlfriend to have to get a Google voice account as well...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

 

[ZackVortex]

You can port it for 20$, other then that no you can't.

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[Johnny Umphress]

I do all my texting through Google Voice because I do not want to pay for a text package through Verizon. I have both phone numbers in my phone and have my Verizon phone number set as the primary number. I can call or receive calls from either number. I also have the Google Voice voicemail set as primary because it transcribes the voice message and emails it to my Gmail. I haven't used Verizon's voicemail in years.

 

[z06mike]

You can download Verizon Messages and text through that! It will even let you text from your computer or tablet also!

 

[anon62607]

why not use something like hangouts rather than text messages?

iPhone to iPhone messaging over wifi isn't actually text messages, they are iMessages which just happen to be handled in the same app that texts are. it's not piggybacking on the GSM call setup or anything.

 

[Almeuit]

The only carrier that I know that allows calls and texts via wifi (it goes through wifi to their backhaul so.. Same number and everything) with no special apps is T-Mobile. That's because of wifi calling.

I wish other carriers would adopt it.. It's a great idea and saves many headaches.

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[JordanHardey]

Nothing works still... i guess I'll just have to use Facebook messenger... Verizon messages doesn't work and neither does the other options

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

 

[SGEN3]

I turned off mobile data at work and texted my wife through wifi with Google hangouts. Then was at home later on wifi and tried to send a picture through it and took FOREVER. So I have no clue lol definitely seems to work through wifi though for messages only

OIF VETERAN 2009 - 2010

 

[Beantown Bashers]

So my question is... is there anyway for me to do this the same way I did with my iPhone... or is there an App I can use, etc?

You can send text messages through your computer


Works with all carriers


for Verizon it is

The persons phone number plus vtext.com if they have verizon

An example would be 2025551212@vext.com


You do need to know what carrier the person uses to send them a text from your computer

T-Mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.net
Virgin Mobile: phonenumber@vmobl.com
Cingular: phonenumber@cingularme.com
Sprint: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.com
Nextel: phonenumber@messaging.nextel.com

Hope this helps??/

 

[JordanHardey]

The "using a computer" to send my texts at work kinda defeats the purpose of trying to use my note haha but thanks for the option... If anyone figures out a app or something for the note that can work thru wifi let me know!

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

 

[Johnny Umphress]

I use my Note 3 and send them through Gmail and select the send-to the phone number from contacts. Which is the same as from the PC.

 

[wardawgmalvicious]

Try Upptalk. It doesn't work on all devices, but it has free texting and calling for me. One other thing is that it does not have in dial number pad yet.

 

[James4455]

Normal setting for me is to have mobile data off. I text and receive text all the time. I don't understand the problem

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[Almeuit]

Normal setting for me is to have mobile data off. I text and receive text all the time. I don't understand the problem

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You must still have a good signal then (the bars on your phone). Normal SMS messages go through the cell tower and don't require a data connection. Only MMS needs a data connection.

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[jammy1973]

I know it's been a few years since this thread was launched, but wanted to close this question off as things have moved on now.

I only know one carrier in the UK, but I know others have apps that do exactly what is required here.... Unfortunately the txt and minutes used over wi-fi come out of your allowance though...

For O2 UK download the Tu-Go app from Play Store.

Can others please add the other apps from other providers, please?

Ta,
Jammy

 

[DLCPhototography]

The "using a computer" to send my texts at work kinda defeats the purpose of trying to use my note haha but thanks for the option... If anyone figures out a app or something for the note that can work thru wifi let me know!

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I've got the Galaxy Note 3, stock, not-rooted, on Verizon.

I use the Verizon Message+ App, and it allows me to send SMS and MMS via WiFi without problem. I just tested it out again - put my phone on Airplane Mode, to make sure there was no Verizon connection, and just had my WiFi on. Was able to send/receive SMS and MMS without problem on my Note 3.

The added benefit is that I can also install on my Desktop, and be able to send/receive there as well - beats the heck out of typing on my phone if I have a longish text.

Your posts imply that this hasn't worked for you. Not sure why, though - it seems to work for me just like you want, on WiFi only.

HTH.

 

[MaccaBird]

I've got the Galaxy Note 3, stock, not-rooted, on Verizon.

I use the Verizon Message+ App, and it allows me to send SMS and MMS via WiFi without problem. I just tested it out again - put my phone on Airplane Mode, to make sure there was no Verizon connection, and just had my WiFi on. Was able to send/receive SMS and MMS without problem on my Note 3.

The added benefit is that I can also install on my Desktop, and be able to send/receive there as well - beats the heck out of typing on my phone if I have a longish text.

Your posts imply that this hasn't worked for you. Not sure why, though - it seems to work for me just like you want, on WiFi only.

HTH.

I wish Verizon would update this app more frequently. It works nicely, but is really ugly, and has no fluid animations. It has very in-depth customization options, but it's still lacking in a lot of respects. If it received a proper Material Design update, I would be aaaaaallllll over it.

 

[sumblnddude]

Not sure if the OP found a solution to the texting over wifi problem or not yet, but I had the same issue when I was out of the country. I was frustrated since my wife's iPhone texted worked fine and I couldn't even though Verizon stated we could text over WiFi (I have an S5 phone).

Tried it again, and this time checked out the website. I had to log-in to the Verizon Wireless webpage and click on the "Get It Now" link and agree the terms and junk like that.

I can't post links yet, but the website is verizonwireless . com / landingpage / verizon-messages or just google Verizon messages and it should be one of the first results.

Inside the app itself, you have to go the settings and subscribe to the syncing option. There are a lot of other crazy options there too, but those two steps should fix your problem.