Can you sync Verizon Galaxy and Tab s6 for call and text?

[Android Central Question]

Hi All,

I have been a Galaxy phone user and just picked up a wifi only Tab s6. I just discovered while setting up that Verizon has disabled the "call and text from other devices" feature from my phone so I am hoping someone can suggest a work around. I am willing to use most apps (Google messages, Verizon messages,etc) but I would prefer end-to-end encryption (which I think these lack) and RCS. Is there a way to sync calling and texting on the tablet or do I now have a very expensive drawing board?

 

[mustang7757]

[Moved your question to tab s6 forums]

 

[mustang7757]

See if any members with Verizon can chime in .


I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[L0n3N1nja]

To my knowledge no, the required settings are removed from the firmware on the Verizon phone, Verizon tends to block Samsung features when they mimic features Verizon already has.

I was calling and texting from my Tab S2 in 2015 using Verizon messages.

 

[galaxy2020]

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[galaxy2020]

thanks for the suggestion but I called Verizon and apparently they removed the call feature from Messages+ 2 years ago. I wouldn't have even minded that much if I could text but they couldn't get the text to properly sync so I could send but not receive message.

Since I am not under contract with Verizon, does anyone have suggestion if I went to another carrier? Would a Mint, GoogleFi or carrier like that allow seamless integration with the galaxy tab and phone?

 

[mustang7757]

thanks! signed up

Hi, welcome to AC!

 

[smooches680]

I am on Sprint/Tmobile and I do have the call and text feature on my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra but it's not on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LTE device.

Hi All,

I have been a Galaxy phone user and just picked up a wifi only Tab s6. I just discovered while setting up that Verizon has disabled the "call and text from other devices" feature from my phone so I am hoping someone can suggest a work around. I am willing to use most apps (Google messages, Verizon messages,etc) but I would prefer end-to-end encryption (which I think these lack) and RCS. Is there a way to sync calling and texting on the tablet or do I now have a very expensive drawing board?

 

[tlc264]

Set up a Google voice account. Then you can set it up to work like you are wanting. I have my two tablets and my two phones set up and I am able to see the same texts on all devices. I can also call from each. My tablets are S6 wifi only. I am using a Google voice number that I have had for years but I think you can use your regular cell number.