GrooVe IP - Google Voice VoIP

[galaxynexususer7]

Another note, when my phone detects my wifi it disconnects me from my 3/4g call. Perhaps it can wait until the call ends? Thanks!

 

[snrb_labs]

Another note, when my phone detects my wifi it disconnects me from my 3/4g call. Perhaps it can wait until the call ends? Thanks!

That's not controlled via the app. If the phone changes the default network then it will drop the call because you're switching networks.

 

[ksrao801]

I have a big problem. I have installed Groove and it says it is not registered. What is the silotion for this?

 

[snrb_labs]

I have a big problem. I have installed Groove and it says it is not registered. What is the silotion for this?

What version of the app do you have and where did you get it? What's the exact error you get? There's no error in the app that says "not registered".

 

[galaxynexusproblems]

I have a few problems with grooveip and my galaxy nexus. Most important is bluetooth doesn't work at all when on calls. The bluetooth mark is green on the app and the devices are paired, but everything still comes out of the phone's speaker. If i try disable the bluetooth mid call, the app crashes everytime and i get a grooveip closing error. I even did a factory reset, redownloaded, and the problem persists.

Other than that I've had tons of problems with the call quality. Just realized there are lots of settings to adjust so will try play around with that before complaining further

 

[galaxynexusproblems]

see post above for problem. (cant figure out how to delete a duplicate post)

 

[snrb_labs]

I have a few problems with grooveip and my galaxy nexus. Most important is bluetooth doesn't work at all when on calls. The bluetooth mark is green on the app and the devices are paired, but everything still comes out of the phone's speaker. If i try disable the bluetooth mid call, the app crashes everytime and i get a grooveip closing error. I even did a factory reset, redownloaded, and the problem persists.

Other than that I've had tons of problems with the call quality. Just realized there are lots of settings to adjust so will try play around with that before complaining further

Sometime after android 4.0 they started requiring a new permission for bluetooth. We have a new beta on our facebook page that adds that permission. Prior versions, like the market version, won't work with bluetooth on the Galaxy Nexus because we never added that permission.

Also, would suggest trying to change only the mic source first. Try both the Android Default and VoIP settings and let me know which one works best for you, or if it helps at all.

 

[galaxynexusproblems]

Sometime after android 4.0 they started requiring a new permission for bluetooth. We have a new beta on our facebook page that adds that permission. Prior versions, like the market version, won't work with bluetooth on the Galaxy Nexus because we never added that permission.

Also, would suggest trying to change only the mic source first. Try both the Android Default and VoIP settings and let me know which one works best for you, or if it helps at all.

any chance you can help me figure out how to install grooveip....apk from the facebook? i downloaded the file, i also downloaded sdk tools and after connecting my phone by usb and selected usb debugging but when i type adp devices it doesnt list any devices attached.

sorry im a noob android user

 

[snrb_labs]

any chance you can help me figure out how to install grooveip....apk from the facebook? i downloaded the file, i also downloaded sdk tools and after connecting my phone by usb and selected usb debugging but when i type adp devices it doesnt list any devices attached.

sorry im a noob android user

Easiest way would be to copy the apk onto your phone, or just download it from your phone. Then browse to the file with some file manager app and click on the file. That should prompt you to install. I am working on posting that officially, should be up tomorrow.

 

[snrb_labs]

Version 1.2.16:
- New Permission BROADCAST_STICKY required for bluetooth in ICS
- Fix time selection not allowing noon as a selection
- New checkbox in miscellaneous settings to show/hide invisible contacts
- Adjust default settings for Samsung Exhibit II
- Fix an issue on some devices with bluetooth not reconnecting when a call is answered

 

[xur17]

I've been trying a few different options since I have been having issues with Groove IP. I had the same issue (clicking noises in the background of the call, and progressively growing latency). I did manage to mostly fix this by switching the sip protocol from tcp to udp. I'm not sure what groove ip is set to (or if you even have a choice), but switching it to udp seems to fix the growing latency issue.

I still get the clicking noises, and short amounts of dropped audio, but the call seems to work reasonably well.

I'm on a Nexus S running ICS.

 

[snrb_labs]

I've been trying a few different options since I have been having issues with Groove IP. I had the same issue (clicking noises in the background of the call, and progressively growing latency). I did manage to mostly fix this by switching the sip protocol from tcp to udp. I'm not sure what groove ip is set to (or if you even have a choice), but switching it to udp seems to fix the growing latency issue.

I still get the clicking noises, and short amounts of dropped audio, but the call seems to work reasonably well.

I'm on a Nexus S running ICS.

GrooVe IP doesn't use sip. It's a direct XMPP connection. The signalling uses TCP, but all audio traffic is UDP

 

[brian117]

Hi, I recently got this app for my mom and seem to be having trouble with it. I created a Google Voice account for her, got her a number, verified everything etc, calls work over WiFi, but there is an issue with incoming audio/voice/sound from my moms phone. For instance, from my moms phone, I open the Groove IP dialpad, dial our house number, the phone rings, I pick up and when I talk through both phones, I can only hear voice through our house phone. It's as if the speaker is broken in my moms cellphone and can't get any audio or sound to come through. I've tried different settings but to no avail, no sound comes through.

Now, when I call her Google Voice number through our house phone, her cell phone rings and I answer it and then I am able to hear sound through her cellphone from the house phone. So for some reason when calling FROM the cellphone, TO another phone, there is no audio on the cell phone. But when calling TO the cellphone FROM another phone, audio works and can hear on both ends.

Sorry if this was confusing to anybody. Hope someone can help me out there.

EDIT: Nevermind, it seems ticking the "Synchronize Voice" option made it work. I can now hear on both ends.

 

[snrb_labs]

Hi, I recently got this app for my mom and seem to be having trouble with it. I created a Google Voice account for her, got her a number, verified everything etc, calls work over WiFi, but there is an issue with incoming audio/voice/sound from my moms phone. For instance, from my moms phone, I open the Groove IP dialpad, dial our house number, the phone rings, I pick up and when I talk through both phones, I can only hear voice through our house phone. It's as if the speaker is broken in my moms cellphone and can't get any audio or sound to come through. I've tried different settings but to no avail, no sound comes through.

Now, when I call her Google Voice number through our house phone, her cell phone rings and I answer it and then I am able to hear sound through her cellphone from the house phone. So for some reason when calling FROM the cellphone, TO another phone, there is no audio on the cell phone. But when calling TO the cellphone FROM another phone, audio works and can hear on both ends.

Sorry if this was confusing to anybody. Hope someone can help me out there.

EDIT: Nevermind, it seems ticking the "Synchronize Voice" option made it work. I can now hear on both ends.

What type of phone? Is it stock? Let me know and I'll update the default settings for that device.

 

[equake]

I'm having issues with Bluetooth headset. Volume is soft and other end is not hearing me either.

 

[snrb_labs]

I'm having issues with Bluetooth headset. Volume is soft and other end is not hearing me either.

There's not really much I can suggest for bluetooth. The only api the app calls is a toggle to turn bluetooth on/off. You can try disabling bluetooth in GrooVe IP via the miscellaneous settings to see if it will work better without the app calling any api. You can also try increasing the speaker volume and mic gain settings when you are using bluetooth.

 

[Smith John Smith]

Just launched a new app a few days ago. The app, in conjunction with Google Voice, lets you make unlimited calls to any phone in US or Canada using the data connection of your mobile device without using up any of your mobile minutes.

Requires a free Google Voice account. For more information on Google Voice visit the Google Voice web site at http://www.google.com/voice.

The app is currently listed at $4.99

http://market.android.com/details?id=com.gvoip

I should mention that it works on both WiFi or 3G. We're always making updates, so if you have questions, run into problems, or want a new feature added please contact us!

 

[mi7chy]

Disregard. New Google Voice 4.2.44 and Groove IP 1.2.16 do appear to work together. After new install of both apps it may require that you exit and resign into Groove IP a second time for it to successfully dial out.

 

[snrb_labs]

Hello, snrb_labs.

The new version of Google Voice 4.2.44 seems to have broken compatibility with Groove IP 1.2.16. Any chance you're working on an update? Thank you.

Haven't noticed an issue with the new Google Voice app update. GrooVe IP doesn't use the Google Voice app at all. What kind of issue are you running into? Most common thing the Google Voice app does is change your call forwarding settings.

 

[mi7chy]

Haven't noticed an issue with the new Google Voice app update. GrooVe IP doesn't use the Google Voice app at all. What kind of issue are you running into? Most common thing the Google Voice app does is change your call forwarding settings.

It was showing calling but did not ring after new install of both Google Voice and Groove IP. Anyhow, thanks for confirming that they do work together. I exited Groove IP then resigned in and it's dialing now. Appreciate the prompt response.