Apps to communicate, list your contacts, etc.
Feb 21st, 2020, 11:29 pm
Hi TouchOfGrey.
TouchOfGrey wrote:Hi smallhagrid, Other than G voice, what apps do you recommend trying?


It really depends upon what your goal is - for permanence with maximum access, sadly - GV is the best choice IMO.

For temporary uses...:
At the very least, I would like to be able to create, albeit temporarily, a # I can use to verify an online registration, that likely won't be used again by the registered service.

If said service will tolerate a TN number - then I'd just go ahead & use it in the GP version WITH the ads.

My goal was different in that I have a couple of non-activated phones being used wifi-only.
Sometimes it is helpful to use this for calls over wifi only & that is where TN came in handy, BUT:
On 1 phone I stupidly tried to update it before the warnings came here & that was the end of TN for that phone - the other is still using the older 'premium' version from here, but WITH ads & I'll just leave it as-is so long as it keeps working.

There's a couple of other options like that thing called 2nd line - and if you bring up TN at GP you'll see others suggested, but of course they all have ads, IAPs, etc...

What with the Sprint changes likely coming soon due to the merger - expect lots of things to get shook up, and TN will be in that bunch for sure.

Another (but paid & cheap) way to get a number temporarily is with a good VOIP service like voip.ms - and using VOIP opens a whole slew of great doors both for mobile and simulated landline uses via an ATA.

HTH !!
Feb 21st, 2020, 11:29 pm
Feb 23rd, 2020, 3:59 pm
onlycash wrote:
smallhagrid wrote:Yes - 2 of mine are:
onlycash wrote:If your phone is rooted you can probably get an ad-free TextNow app to work.
If you are rooted I can post the details on how to get it working.

Please provide details ??
Thanks.



OK.

First, ignore this v20 app. Go back to v6.X

This is not a perfect science so try to follow along.

(Have a copy of Titanium Backup installed, you will need it.)

What you will need to do if you have never used TextNow is go to there website and set up an account so you have a login and password.


You will need an unaltered PlayStore v6.X app to install.

Once you have that app installed open it and use your login and password.

At this point, you should have a working TextNow WITH ads.

Open Titanium Backup and make a backup of your install, the one WITH the ads.

Once you have the backup uninstall the TextNow WITH ads.

Now install a modded ad-free TextNow.

Once that is installed (don't try to run it) go back to Titanium Backup and restore just the DATA from your prior backup.


If all went well you should now have a working logged in ad-free TextNow.


A few things to point out...

I've never tried this with anything over version v6.29 but your mileage may vary.

As way of explanation... what you're doing is using the PlayStore app to log in and create the data file which you then capture with Titanium Backup. That data can then be used to bypass the login problems with the modded ad-free app.

If you do get a working ad-free TextNow install make backups of everything with Titanium Backup and save the apk files also.

One last thing once you're up and running be grateful and stop looking at updating the app. Don't chance it, nothing is gained by updating and you could be left locked out.



Thank you chief... This method works :D
Feb 23rd, 2020, 3:59 pm
Feb 23rd, 2020, 4:33 pm
carlosfl8 wrote:
onlycash wrote: OK.

First...



Thank you chief... This method works :D



You're welcome, I'm glad it worked for you.


Just a reminder TextNow has a way of logging people out all on its own so be sure to make backups of your backups. I would also save your apks just incase you need to start over again from scratch.


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Feb 23rd, 2020, 4:33 pm
May 4th, 2020, 4:14 pm
Ads are not big deal as long as you can txt and call so why bother with cracked app???? What is the benefit of having 'premium features' available?
May 4th, 2020, 4:14 pm
May 4th, 2020, 4:19 pm
I have textplus on another phone and that app is plain garbage. I can txt but even though I have $ credits calling doers not work.
May 4th, 2020, 4:19 pm
May 4th, 2020, 4:43 pm
HagaWaga wrote:Ads are not big deal as long as you can txt and call so why bother with cracked app???? What is the benefit of having 'premium features' available?





HagaWaga wrote:I have textplus on another phone and that app is plain garbage. I can txt but even though I have $ credits calling doers not work.




If I may ask what is the point of your posts in this thread?


If you're pleased with your app with advertisements good for you.


And I should point out this is not "textplus." Maybe you should seek out a forum for "textplus" and voice your concerns there.
May 4th, 2020, 4:43 pm
May 4th, 2020, 4:46 pm
Yep - TextNow - and yep - it truly does suck how they've changed it - not even worth having anymore.
May 4th, 2020, 4:46 pm
May 7th, 2020, 1:11 am
(root) Mmh the usual restore from basic version doesn't work anymore, even on 6.53.1.0. I tried with new and old backup, when launching the premium cracked version I get kicked back to login screen. They must have made an server side change. Guess I'll stick with the ads for now. :?

@OP: Is it possible to upload an update? Mobilism version is far behind from the latest official build.

EDIT: I've made an app request viewtopic.php?f=445&t=3644000
May 7th, 2020, 1:11 am
May 7th, 2020, 3:35 am
Update please to v20.15.0.0 :)
May 7th, 2020, 3:35 am
Online
May 8th, 2020, 11:05 pm
onlycash wrote:
HagaWaga wrote:Ads are not big deal as long as you can txt and call so why bother with cracked app???? What is the benefit of having 'premium features' available?


HagaWaga wrote:I have textplus on another phone and that app is plain garbage. I can txt but even though I have $ credits calling doers not work.



If I may ask what is the point of your posts in this thread?

If you're pleased with your app with advertisements good for you.

And I should point out this is not "textplus." Maybe you should seek out a forum for "textplus" and voice your concerns there.


What is the point??? POINT is why waste time and effort installing some app just to avoid harmless ads when it is obviously that cracked version doe NOT work at all as 99.99% of users get kicked out while trying to log-in.
I would understand if 'pro' or cracked version gives you arrays of new amazing features like calling overseas or Mars but even free version does the work.
If you have time to fiddle with cracked version, please do. Now is the good time to waste time due to covid-19.
May 8th, 2020, 11:05 pm
May 8th, 2020, 11:16 pm
HagaWaga wrote:
onlycash wrote:
HagaWaga wrote:Ads are not big deal as long as you can txt and call so why bother with cracked app???? What is the benefit of having 'premium features' available?


HagaWaga wrote:I have textplus on another phone and that app is plain garbage. I can txt but even though I have $ credits calling doers not work.



If I may ask what is the point of your posts in this thread?

If you're pleased with your app with advertisements good for you.

And I should point out this is not "textplus." Maybe you should seek out a forum for "textplus" and voice your concerns there.


What is the point??? POINT is why waste time and effort installing some app just to avoid harmless ads when it is obviously that cracked version doe NOT work at all as 99.99% of users get kicked out while trying to log-in.
I would understand if 'pro' or cracked version gives you arrays of new amazing features like calling overseas or Mars but even free version does the work.
If you have time to fiddle with cracked version, please do. Now is the good time to waste time due to covid-19.




I have explained many times how you can get an ad-free TextNow up and running if your phone is rooted.

So to reiterate some people like myself have a working ad-free TextNow. If you feel that people need to know that you have difficultly getting it to work by all means do so, I for one get a laugh out of it.
May 8th, 2020, 11:16 pm
May 23rd, 2020, 7:43 pm
Please update. Thanks.
May 23rd, 2020, 7:43 pm
Jun 3rd, 2020, 11:29 pm
Up for new version
Jun 3rd, 2020, 11:29 pm
Jun 9th, 2020, 8:02 pm
Well thanks for your suggestion, but it's out of topic. If you want modders to look into your request, create another thread for this, thanks.

Also, the free version of Textnow is working fine, just ads everywhere. Really hope someone will share an updated Premium version.
Jun 9th, 2020, 8:02 pm
Jun 10th, 2020, 2:21 pm
bel57 wrote:Well thanks for your suggestion, but it's out of topic. If you want modders to look into your request, create another thread for this, thanks.

Also, the free version of Textnow is working fine, just ads everywhere. Really hope someone will share an updated Premium version.



Sweet Heart, Apologies for my Off topic ... Did not know that i could Ask for an App's Premium Version to be Modded .. But Am too shy to ask for that... It is making me Blush all over even thinking about it ... .Have to redo my face makeup again as its ruined ... Cheers ... :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
Jun 10th, 2020, 2:21 pm