Is there a way to set Google Voice as the default text message service on the X?

[p08757]

The title says it all.

I've reciently removed the unlimited text option from my family plan as we only send a few hundred text messages a month, and I added the Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

I just want a way to make sending SMS's easier. Thanks!

 

[p08757]

Never mind. I just figured it out. Here is how:

Step 1 - start composing a text message with Google Voice
Step 2 - Hit your menu button
Step 3 - Select Google Voice as your Default SMS client.

 

[judasmachine]

You will also want to go to your stock texting app, and turn off notifications in the settings.

 

[Lacarno]

are these instructions still accurate? Basically, I want google voice to be the default SMS application so it is used when I use voice command programs, etc.

 

[GenericMessage]

are these instructions still accurate? Basically, I want google voice to be the default SMS application so it is used when I use voice command programs, etc.

That is correct

 

[Callindril]

When I hit compose and the cursor is in the address field, the menu button does nothing...

If I select a contact and then hit menu, I get Call/Text/View Contact as my menu options..

If I stat entering text, and hit menu, I get the same as above..Call/Text/View Contact

Where is the option you saw to set your Default SMS client.

This is on Google Voice app 0.4.2.8

Thanks
Cal

 

[FlyingJ]

Bump,

I get the same thing and when trying to reset defaults from withing settings - apps - messages "reset defaults" is greyed out and can't be pressed.

Anyone else figure this out?

 

[vicw926a4]

Borrowing from an exchange in a similar thread in the Google support forum, as suggested by Op ENkODE, I was able to set my DX to use Voice as the default app when generating a Text Message from Contacts, but if the Messaging App is used, it still goes through the Verizon path. That's good enough for me, as I don't really use Messaging as a pathway to generate Texts.

Here is the method that was presented there, Edited a bit for clarity, with a comment from me in parenthesis:
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Go to Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Google Voice > Clear Defaults


This will reset the default messaging client.

(Note: My DX still showed No Defaults selected, so I didn't do anything there, except verify status)

Exit back to the Home Screen

Select Contacts, and long press on a previous contact, then select "Send Text Message". You should see a popup to select your default app. Just choose Google Voice as your new default.
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This seemed to work properly for me. Now, when I select through Contacts, or Contact Search, texts do go to Voice. The only thing I don't quite understand is that when I go back to the Defaults Option selection, it's still greyed out.

After a Power Cycle, conditions remain the same for me.