How to send free texts from the galaxy tab?

[NHBass39]

Just found out I was getting charged to text on the tab. Anyone know of any free way to send them?

 

[PookiePrancer]

Google Voice is what I use.

 

[Mr.Geek]

Check out Kik Messenger



Mr.Geek

 

[PookiePrancer]

Check out Kik Messenger



Mr.Geek

Would everybody you want to text have to have that app installed too though? The beauty of Voice is that it works regardless of what your recipients have. It's pretty darned close to real sms.

 

[Mr.Geek]

Yes but it helps you find those who have kik on your contacts list.

Mr.Geek

 

[PookiePrancer]

Yes but it helps you find those who have kik on your contacts list.

Mr.Geek

Oh; yeah, you can do that with any number of apps. I thought the OP was interested in more of an sms replacement.

 

[Mr.Geek]

Hmmm... try WhatsApp Messenger it uses your 3G or Wifi to message your friends.

Also try KakaoTalk

Mr.Geek

 

[NHBass39]

Are these free though? If it uses your number I think I get charged. Are I wrong?

 

[NHBass39]

Is voice free?

 

[curney]

OP, what carrier are you with? I'm with T-Mobile and they told me SMS is included in the data price.

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[NHBass39]

Voice does not work on the tab. Just tried it

 

[Phljjs]

Just found out I was getting charged to text on the tab. Anyone know of any free way to send them?

What network are you on? Unlimited SMS/MMS is included on Sprint.

 

[DroidXcon]

Just found out I was getting charged to text on the tab. Anyone know of any free way to send them?

You can also just use AIM from the tablet. put in the persons phone number and it will send messages as a text. and they can reply as long as you are logged on .

 

[Baconator]

Get a Google Voice Number. Maybe that will help.

 

[NHBass39]

Verizon network.

 

[curney]

I didn't know that about Verizon's tab. I have them for voice and they sure do get their money.

Verizon network.

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[Skatedawg]

I have a Verizon galaxy tab and I installed and sent a text message from my tab. I had 3g turned off and only wick on. Google voice DOES work.

 

[NHBass39]

Really? I could not get voice to work with 3g. Maybe it only works with wifi. I called Verizon and was told messages are a extra charge.

 

[PookiePrancer]

Is voice free?

Absolutely free. Get yourself a Google Voice phone number. You'll have to link it to a phone you can make and receive phone calls on so you can complete the verification process. Once you do that, you can add your Tab's phone number as a linked number as well. When you do that, Google will call your Tab as well to ensure it's a real number. Obviously, you'll never get that call since the Tab has no phone function (at least not one you can easily access). Don't worry about that.

The next step is to install the Google Voice app on your Tab from the market. Open it up, go to settings, and select the option to "never make phone calls. " (though it doesn't really matter since the Tab can't anyway.)

That's it. Now go back to the app and open the menu. Select "compose" and text a loved one or yourself to make sure it works. The only caveat : texts will come from your Google Voice number, so if your contacts don't have it as one of your mobile numbers, they'll be wondering who is texting them the first time you do it. Once they update your information in their contacts list with your new number, they will know it's you. NEVER text from your Tab's number when you text from it. If people want to text your Tab, they should text your Voice number, NEVER your Tab's real number. And it goes without saying that the stock messaging app will no longer be of any use to you. FREE texting. Oh, and Voice works over 3g and wifi. The paid messaging the rep was talking about is if you text to or from your Tab's real number.

 

[NHBass39]

Cool. Thanks for the help. I'm gonna try it. Should I link it to my home phone or cell?