Google voice texting without WiFi or data

[Caleb Eby]

I use Google voice in hangouts and I would like to be able to send and receive texts and calls via hangouts and my Google voice number even if I don't have WiFi or data, by using my phone's sim. I don't know how to do this.

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[PhiPsi32]

Eh, not sure what you are trying to do exactly. But if you set GV app to use native SMS app, you can send and receive text messages using your GV number over carrier SMS. First, set GV to use default SMS app for messages. Then send a text via GV app. The response will be on your SMS from a random number. If you SMS this number, it will go back to that person. Just add it to your contacts as the GV number.