[Q] Chosing default dialer/phone app - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Prior to 4.2.2 Android gave me the option to use a different dialer/phone app as default when making calls (from e.g. a contact card). This could be Skype, or Lynch for instance, the same way messaging allows me to have Whatsapp as default instead of SMS. This option has now gone away which is a huge irritant to me. Does anyone know if there is a way to get this functionality back?
I have a brilliant ap that routes all outgoing calls through our company's cloud PBX (thereby making international calling dirt cheap), but it needs to grab the call as it is being made. It's killing me that ths feature has gone away...
Any help would be appreciated,
M

Working with the latest Omega ROM, (Ver 11, 4.2.2), and I had to choose my dialer (installed Dialer one).
Usually when I working with SIP dialer, it won;t show in the default program, just integrate with the dialer (after dialing its ask you what service to use - phone or SIP).
Shauly

McHan said:
Hi,
Prior to 4.2.2 Android gave me the option to use a different dialer/phone app as default when making calls (from e.g. a contact card). This could be Skype, or Lynch for instance, the same way messaging allows me to have Whatsapp as default instead of SMS. This option has now gone away which is a huge irritant to me. Does anyone know if there is a way to get this functionality back?
I have a brilliant ap that routes all outgoing calls through our company's cloud PBX (thereby making international calling dirt cheap), but it needs to grab the call as it is being made. It's killing me that ths feature has gone away...
Any help would be appreciated,
M
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Have you tried to clear the phone defaults from application manager?
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Call forward through a PBX
Hello Everybody,
As a profane developer , I am trying the following on my htc T5353.
I have a central pbx at the office and I would like a software that when running, makes all calls going through the central in this way: I call a number, then I receive a tone, then I send the real number I want to call.
I don’t know how to “intercept” an outgoing call so to make it going through my routine.
Alternatively, I could split in two the green button (“TALK”) in the default call program and use one for standard calls and the other for calls going through my routine.
However, I don’t know how to modify the standard call-program.
Thanks a lot in advance for your help.
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HTC T5353
OS 5.2.21907 (21907.5.0.3) – Tess Prime V
Def.ly google voice, you can't go wrong....
Googlevoice and include "googlevoice callback free".
If you need to retain your current phone numbers then you may need to configure free accounts with tricky configurations at:
Pbxes.com
It is intricate, but to get really fancy, you may include:
Sipdroid app, with ipkall.com, smsdiscount.org.
You really want to change your main usage to google voice, though..

[Q] I can't dial out on my Nexus 4 with Google Voice

Hi everyone.
I have a major problem trying to use Google Voice on my LG Nexus 4 phone.
I have my Google Voice number for over 2 years and it has worked fine on other phones, also it currently works on my laptop using the web browser - I receive and make (dial out) phone calls from the browser.
But on my phone - I can't dial out!
Any of you had the same problem and knows what the solution is?
I am searching online for a solution but can't find an answer.
It doesn't even seem that anyone else have the exact same problem that I have...
Here are some details:
I am on T-Mobile. Regular plan - post paid (not pre-paid), on a contract. I have even activated international dialing, as I call some people overseas once or twice a month. I have unlimited minutes (in the US), texts and internet (although after 2GB it gets slower).
My GV account seems to work OK - with Hangouts - in the browser on my laptop (Acer PC).
I can make phone calls and receive them - in both cases Hangouts handles the calls. I see now that if I receive a phone call it directs to Google Hangouts - but it works there just fine. It seems that Google have integrated Voice and Hangouts.
May be that's causing a problem in my phone...keep reading, please.
By the way - when I am in Google Voice's menu - and try to dial a number from there - I have 2 options:
1. dial a number using "Googe Talk" - nothing happens - it can't dial out that way. (You have to go to Hangouts and dial from there)
2. dial a number using xxx-xxx-xxxx (your phone number shows here - that's my T-Mobile number attached to this GV account) - when I choose that option and dial a number - this happens - GV dials my phone first, my phone starts ringing and I have to answer it - I answer it, then it connects to the number which I dialed on the laptop. That works.
When I go to the settings of GV in the browser - first menu that says "Phone settings" - there currently I have checked both options for "Forward calls to": 1. Google Chat & 2. Mobile number (My T-Mobile number). If I uncheck "Google Chat" as a forwarding option - when someone dials my GV number it will only dial my phone, and it won't dial my GV account on my laptop (Hangouts). I have tried either leaving both checked, or just dial my T-Mobile number - but both ways Google Voice does not work properly on my phone.
Now - lastly - on my phone (Nexus 4) - I receive phone calls when someone dials my GV number.
But I can't dial out (make phone calls)!
I have tried everything from reinstalling Google Voice (the app), clearing cash and data, restarting the phone, Sign Out and Sign In again.
I have tried changing the calling option: "Always dial with Google Voice", "Ask Every Time You make a phone call", etc. neither works - it never dials... What happens is - it changes the screen for a second and tries to dial, but then goes black, then goes back to the GV app. It can't dial!
Any idia why this is happening?
Some other thoughts:
I also have Google Hangouts on my phone - can this cause a problem? Do I need to do a certain setting in the Hangouts app?
I have had this GVaccount attached to a different number once also. Then I unattached it from itand attached it to my current T-Mobile number. I went through confirming it - I received a phone call and input a PIN which was provided (in the browser), afterwards I got the message - "You have successfully added your number".... Can that have caused a problem?
Please, help me!
I need to be able to use GV on my Nexus 4. Mostly I need it for when posting adds on CraigsList - I want to give away my google number and be able to receive a call and make calls with that google number. Also I need it for giving away to strangers and such... But I need to be able to dial out, return missed calls, etc.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Try using the native dialer on the phone while the option "Use Google Voice to make all calls" is checked in the Voice app. Make sure you've started the Voice app and it's running in the background. Also, in the Voice settings you see on a computer, try only forwarding calls to your phone, and nowhere else, and see if that makes any difference.
Johmama said:
Try using the native dialer on the phone while the option "Use Google Voice to make all calls" is checked in the Voice app. Make sure you've started the Voice app and it's running in the background. Also, in the Voice settings you see on a computer, try only forwarding calls to your phone, and nowhere else, and see if that makes any difference.
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I tried all that you said before, and I tried it just now again - a couple of times I reset the phone too, uninstalled the GV app, and reinstalled.
Still doesn't Dial Out!
Other things to point Out - I am also using Go Launcher. I tried going to the regular launcher and dial from there. Still doesn't dial out....
Also - I have chosen in the settings to Sync Everything!, and background data is enabled.
The only one thing I haven't done is to switch the Voice Mail Service. I skipped that setting when prompted.
I want to be able to use my own Voice Mail provided by T-Mobile when someone calls my T-Mo number,
and if someone calles me on my GV number and I miss the call - then that should go to the GV Voice Mail, which I can check by dialing the GV number from my cell or by going to the Google Voice web page in the browser. I want the 2 Voice Mails to be separate!
Can this Voice Mail setting be a reason to cause problems for me when I Dial Out?
Any suggestions, please, HELP!
nexuspeer said:
I tried all that you said before, and I tried it just now again - a couple of times I reset the phone too, uninstalled the GV app, and reinstalled.
Still doesn't Dial Out!
Other things to point Out - I am also using Go Launcher. I tried going to the regular launcher and dial from there. Still doesn't dial out....
Also - I have chosen in the settings to Sync Everything!, and background data is enabled.
The only one thing I haven't done is to switch the Voice Mail Service. I skipped that setting when prompted.
I want to be able to use my own Voice Mail provided by T-Mobile when someone calls my T-Mo number,
and if someone calles me on my GV number and I miss the call - then that should go to the GV Voice Mail, which I can check by dialing the GV number from my cell or by going to the Google Voice web page in the browser. I want the 2 Voice Mails to be separate!
Can this Voice Mail setting be a reason to cause problems for me when I Dial Out?
Any suggestions, please, HELP!
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Hm. Are you rooted? Have a custom ROM? If so, which ROM?
I ask because I know I was having troubles similar to yours when I used MIUI. I could receive calls via Google Voice, but it would use my actual number, instead of my Google Voice number, to dial out. It would work, but Voice could not intercept the call before my real number dialed out. I never messed with it too much, as I flashed back to PA after a few days. All that shows is maybe some ROMs have troubles letting the Voice app integrate with the native dialer. If you have the time, try flashing a new ROM and testing it. It won't be a fix, but it might help prove that theory.
Johmama said:
Hm. Are you rooted? Have a custom ROM? If so, which ROM?
I ask because I know I was having troubles similar to yours when I used MIUI. I could receive calls via Google Voice, but it would use my actual number, instead of my Google Voice number, to dial out. It would work, but Voice could not intercept the call before my real number dialed out. I never messed with it too much, as I flashed back to PA after a few days. All that shows is maybe some ROMs have troubles letting the Voice app integrate with the native dialer. If you have the time, try flashing a new ROM and testing it. It won't be a fix, but it might help prove that theory.
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I have NOT rooted my phone (and never had). It is a regular Unlocked Nexus 4 which I bought from the Google Play Store.
It is very frustrating that I can't make the Google Voice to work on it.
I also have the Advanced Task Killer installed on it. I checked it and GV shows as running. I have not killed it (I leave it unchecked).
It is not being killed by a task killer... Anyway the GV works when I revceive calls, but I can't dial out.... very weird.
It seems that no one knows what the problem is.
It seems like you could have some kind of troublesome loop going on by having your GV number tied to Hangouts and having it confirmed on two devices. Your statement about when dialing with Hangouts on the laptop, the laptop dials your phone and then the call goes thru to the number leads me to believe this. The problem with confirming to Hangouts on your laptop is that your laptop does not have it's own phone number to share with Hangouts like your phone would. Perhaps your laptop is set as default with GV to Hangouts and this is preventing you from making calls on your phone with GV. It should work. I just tried it. Have you tried removing your GV number from Hangouts on your laptop to see if it will allow it to function properly on your phone?
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fernandezhjr said:
It seems like you could have some kind of troublesome loop going on by having your GV number tied to Hangouts and having it confirmed on two devices. Your statement about when dialing with Hangouts on the laptop, the laptop dials your phone and then the call goes thru to the number leads me to believe this. The problem with confirming to Hangouts on your laptop is that your laptop does not have it's own phone number to share with Hangouts like your phone would. Perhaps your laptop is set as default with GV to Hangouts and this is preventing you from making calls on your phone with GV. It should work. I just tried it. Have you tried removing your GV number from Hangouts on your laptop to see if it will allow it to function properly on your phone?
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Hi again.
First - THANK YOU for all the responses.
My statement about dialing from my laptop was actually that when dialing from Hangouts - it dials out (without dialing my phone at all), but when I dial out from the google voice web site (this is different from Hangouts) - www.google.com/voice - when I dial out from this web site - then it dials my phone first, I have to answer it, and then it dials the number which I typed on the laptop... This is very strange. Try it and see what I mean. When I dial Out from the new Hangouts (which is tied to Google +) then it dials out directly - without dialing my cell phone first - then I just talk through the laptop microphone, just like when using skype, for example.
My understanding is that Google are going to replace Google Voice entirely with Hangouts. At the moment they are in "Transition" mode or something.... and that's what's causing these weird things. When Google close down Google Voice and move on to just offering Hangouts - then may be it should all get fixed.
I started digging deaper for questions online. Some people have similar problems and they all happened after introducing Hangouts.
Another thing - I have Hangouts on my phone, and I cannot erase it - cause it is the Nexus 4, and comes installed.
I saw some people have similar problem when Hangouts is installed on your cell phone.
Here is one suggestion from another user:
On Android (phone) you can try these steps:
Go to the account Settings in Hangouts
There should be a section that says "Phone number confirmed" and will show the confirmed #
Click that
It will say "Google will now confirm # is your mobile number with a one-time SMS....
Below that message, you can click "Edit" to edit your number and I believe you can delete it there.
Here is the link I got this from (and edited it a little bit): http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/hangouts/VkjUHFWcbeM
I tried that - and guess what - there are listed actually 2 phone numbers in this Hangouts Setting: my personal phone number, and the GV number. And I cannot delete any of them! I tried edit, and it just asks me about adding a new number, but I can't delete an old one.
So I think this is causing the problem - Hangouts overtook my GV number, when it should only use my cell number - or the opposite - I am not sure. Anyway- it's using both numbers right now. So when I choose in the GV app to "Dial all numbers" with GV - nothing happens - cause I think Hangouts overtook these numbers.
Has any of you tried both Hangouts and GV installed on the same cell phone and have the GV number listed in the Hangouts menu?
Please, check and let me know.
Any suggestions?
Yes. I have both my AT&T cell number and GV number loaded into Hangouts and I have no issue dialing out with my GV number. It auto does that. When you confirm your cell number, it auto loads the GV number also.
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fernandezhjr said:
Yes. I have both my AT&T cell number and GV number loaded into Hangouts and I have no issue dialing out with my GV number. It auto does that. When you confirm your cell number, it auto loads the GV number also.
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And when you go to your Hangouts app - under settings/phone number confirmed - does it show you 2 phne numbers or 1 phone number and which one (your GV number/cell phone number) ???
In my case - Hangouts shows both my cell and my GV numbers - listed there as confirmed.
I tried erasing any of them, but I can't. At this moment Google has not made it possible to erase a number from this settings menu.
I think that is causing the problem for me.
What do you think?
I am so frustrated I can;t use Google Voice on my Nexus 4... I started using Viber.... as almost everyone I know already started using Viber...
It's a shame Google ruined Google Voice and it seems they are going to fully replace it with Hangouts in the upcoming months...
There are so many complaints by other users, I am reading...even the messaging doesn't work that well any more....
But, thanks, to anyone who is reading this post and trying to help me!
nexuspeer said:
And when you go to your Hangouts app - under settings/phone number confirmed - does it show you 2 phne numbers or 1 phone number and which one (your GV number/cell phone number) ???
In my case - Hangouts shows both my cell and my GV numbers - listed there as confirmed.
I tried erasing any of them, but I can't. At this moment Google has not made it possible to erase a number from this settings menu.
I think that is causing the problem for me.
What do you think?
I am so frustrated I can;t use Google Voice on my Nexus 4... I started using Viber.... as almost everyone I know already started using Viber...
It's a shame Google ruined Google Voice and it seems they are going to fully replace it with Hangouts in the upcoming months...
There are so many complaints by other users, I am reading...even the messaging doesn't work that well any more....
But, thanks, to anyone who is reading this post and trying to help me!
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That is what I was stating. Under settings in Hangouts, both numbers are listed. When I confirmed my cell number in Hangouts, it detected I have a Google Voice number and automatically added the number with my cell number. Despite this, I am able to dial out with my Google Voice number.
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GV with MIUI
Johmama said:
Hm. Are you rooted? Have a custom ROM? If so, which ROM?
I ask because I know I was having troubles similar to yours when I used MIUI. I could receive calls via Google Voice, but it would use my actual number, instead of my Google Voice number, to dial out. It would work, but Voice could not intercept the call before my real number dialed out. I never messed with it too much, as I flashed back to PA after a few days. All that shows is maybe some ROMs have troubles letting the Voice app integrate with the native dialer. If you have the time, try flashing a new ROM and testing it. It won't be a fix, but it might help prove that theory.
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Hi,
I have the same issue described above. I am using MIUI rom and GV is not working. I am able to receive calls, but not able to make calls. I use Mi4c phone with MIUI 6 rom. When i flash CM12.1, GV works flawlessly. Any solution will be helpful.
Raja

[Q] Google Voice Actions Problem

Having a problem with Google Voice Actions that I've already worked on for a long time. Need some "Special Heads" to help me!
Have Nexus 4 with Stock 4.3. I run an app called Sliding Messenger that I use as my SMS App (check it out if you haven't tried it; it's GREAT!).
The first time I sent a text from my Contact List, I was asked (as I should be) if I want to complete the Task using Stock Messaging, Google Voice, Skype, or Sliding Messaging (the 4 messaging apps I have on my phone). I selected Sliding Messaging, and all has been well since. Now, if I send an SMS directly from my Contact List, it will automatically go to Sliding Messenger as the default without asking (as it should). In addition, if I use a third party App to check the App Defaults, Sliding Messenger IS listed as the default SMS Program. All seems well!
BUT! If I try to send an SMS using Google Voice Actions, it AGAIN asks me my choice of Apps to complete the task with. BUT it only gives me TWO choices, either the Stock Messaging App or Google Voice. No choice for either Skype or Sliding Messaging (which is ALREADY my default).
1. Why is Google Voice Actions not recognizing my default SMS App?
2. Why is Google Voice Actions not giving me a choice of all my installed Messaging Apps (as I got when I first clicked from my Contact List?
I've done all the "usual things (uninstalled/reinstalled all my Messaging Apps, and Reset App Preferences from settings. It still doesn't give me the choice. I've spoken with the developer of Sliding Messaging (great guy!), and it DOES work on his N4 running 4.3.
As a last resort, I went back to factory settings, reinstalled my Apps, and still no joy.
Any ideas from the ones out there with bigger/more "Special" Heads than me is GREATLY APPRECIATED!

[Q] SIP protocol/Internet calling

Hi,
Im using a samsung note 4 SM-910G. Im disppointed with the sip/internet calling feature being taken away. Anyone know how to enable this feature that was available on note 3?
I used to be able to make internet calls or voice calls when i tap the contacts.
Thank you
Here too, with the 910C version. Really unbelievable, is a feature of Android.
I'm using the Bria program now, but is not the same. I don't know why but work worse than the standard.
Actually it is there but samsung have made it hidden. There is hidden option to add SIP account. But i think there are nice third parti apps are good like Bria and SipSimple
Still you needs native let me know then I will make simple application that will open hidden samsung option.
dr.ketan said:
Actually it is there but samsung have made it hidden. There is hidden option to add SIP account. But i think there are nice third parti apps are good like Bria and SipSimple
Still you needs native let me know then I will make simple application that will open hidden samsung option.
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Could you please make this? I really want the native sip. And if is hidden, can I activate with some code?
Cheers.
Third Party SIP
Hi
Thanks for the replies guys...using the thrid party app is kinda cumbersome especially when making a lot of calls to new numbers using SIP...the native one was great if you have the option to make either types of calls when dialing....if any could retrieve thia old setting that would be geeatly helpful...
Cheers
Here attached SIP Native enabler
Install and open application from drawer. It will open native option to add SIP account.
SIP App
dr.ketan said:
Here attached SIP Native enabler
Install and open application from drawer. It will open native option to add SIP account.
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Hi dr.ketan,
Thanks so much for your app. I can add the SIP account but it doesnt give me the option to call via SIP or perhaps im missing some other settings?
Could you please help?
Thank you
I was in hurry and couldn't find that option, will check if that could also enable.meanwhile here is very simple widget available on store doing same job even more convenient than stock
And that doing exactly same what you want
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siebeck.sipswitch
Thank you very much!
how to edit sip details
Hi Guys,
I know there is not any menu to add sip account, but I accidentally reached the internet calling option on my note4, I was trying to call an inum [email protected] and my dialler prompted me to add and internet calling account, I added and registered my sip account details but I can't go back to turn it off.
dr.ketan said:
Here attached SIP Native enabler
Install and open application from drawer. It will open native option to add SIP account.
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My phone is rooted. Can you please tell us, what files have to be changed
Found solution, Just download google native dialer apk (dial), After configure your sip account and just uninstall google native dialer you still be able to receive calls, Didn't work for outbound call but if you want just continue using google native dialer.
Google dialer :
http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content...droid.dialer_2.3.12-20312_minAPI23(nodpi).apk

SIP calling with MIUI dialer app not working

I have a SIP number and would love to use it reagularily next to my mobile network number, but unfortunately I can not get the MIUI dialer app to work properly with SIP calls.
I can set up my SIP account in the dialer and receive calls without a problem. Unfortunately it seems to be impossible to tell the dialer to make a specific call through the SIP though. I expected to be offered the choice of which provider I want to make each call through, but there is no per call choice.
I can dig in the settings and restart the dialer app to make it dial exclusively through SIP, or exclusively through mobile network, but that is extremely unpractical. I know a third party SIP app woul work, but I really want to use the integrated solution. Does anyone know how to pull this off?
cartonneexpress said:
I have a SIP number and would love to use it reagularily next to my mobile network number, but unfortunately I can not get the MIUI dialer app to work properly with SIP calls.
I can set up my SIP account in the dialer and receive calls without a problem. Unfortunately it seems to be impossible to tell the dialer to make a specific call through the SIP though. I expected to be offered the choice of which provider I want to make each call through, but there is no per call choice.
I can dig in the settings and restart the dialer app to make it dial exclusively through SIP, or exclusively through mobile network, but that is extremely unpractical. I know a third party SIP app woul work, but I really want to use the integrated solution. Does anyone know how to pull this off?
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Just guessing. If Dialer includes hidden support for SIP, maybe Contacts have too. That way you would define a Contact with SIP URI only, and Dialer would recognize and route as SIP call
cartonneexpress said:
I can set up my SIP account in the dialer and receive calls without a problem. Unfortunately it seems to be impossible to tell the dialer to make a specific call through the SIP though. I expected to be offered the choice of which provider I want to make each call through, but there is no per call choice.
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The SIP implementation isn't really thought through by Xiaomi. But in your address book you can add "internet calls" for contacts (e.g. [email protected]) which are always called via your SIP profile. It's a good workaround for known contacts.
cartonneexpress said:
I have a SIP number and would love to use it reagularily next to my mobile network number, but unfortunately I can not get the MIUI dialer app to work properly with SIP calls.
I can set up my SIP account in the dialer and receive calls without a problem. Unfortunately it seems to be impossible to tell the dialer to make a specific call through the SIP though. I expected to be offered the choice of which provider I want to make each call through, but there is no per call choice.
I can dig in the settings and restart the dialer app to make it dial exclusively through SIP, or exclusively through mobile network, but that is extremely unpractical. I know a third party SIP app woul work, but I really want to use the integrated solution. Does anyone know how to pull this off?
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have you solve the problem using the contacts? i have same problem, receive calls normally, but dialing to a [email protected] on contact, receive a message: anyone response,limit time expired.
I have Redmi Note 8. I was able to use a SIP account before, I just dialed the number and I was prompted to select the account I would like to dial that number from (my SIM cards or my SIP account). Then I factory reset my phone. Added my SIP account back to the built-in phone APP, but when I try to call using my SIP number, I am prompted to select the account I would like to dial from, when I select my SIP account, then I am prompted to choose from my SIM cards only again. My SIP account is correct, because it registered correctly and if I setup SIP account only the SIP calls go through.

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