Messaging App for Andriod?

• Jan 20, 2015

• #1

GoldDot40

Senior Member

Question. Is there an app available that you can use for messaging/texting that uses data/WiFi only, but won't count against monthly allowed text messages thru the provider?

For instance, my sister-in-law is on our plan. We have a text message threshold that we're allowed, but she is coming awfully close to exceeding the limit every month. I'm looking for an app that she can use that the provider won't recognize as a text. We used to have unlimited messaging, but had to cut back temporarily to take care of higher priority finances. When they're caught up, we'll go back to unlimited.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #2

SarahFair

Senior Member

Snapchat

You can send picture, video, or text messages

The picture and videos only last up to 10 seconds everything can only be seen once

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #3

GoldDot40

Senior Member

I was not aware that Snapchat did text messages. I will definitely look into that. Thank you.

There's an app called Hangouts that was factory installed on my Android, but I've never used it....actually have it disabled on mine. It may be another I'll read up on. I may see if she has it, too.

I'll let her know about Snapchat though.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #4

T-N-T

Senior Member

Apps are only as good as who is using them. If the persons she is texting doesnt use it then no good.
Id have a good sit down with the SinL.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #5

doomtrpr_z71

Senior Member

Textplus is what I use, I have unlimited data but no text messaging. The app gives you a phone number so you can text people that don't have the app and it also does WiFi calling. Next plus is another alternative that is from the same company.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #6

doomtrpr_z71

Senior Member

Oh and snap chat is not near as secure as people think, all snap chats to my phone are automatically saved.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #7

dieselengine9

Senior Member

I thing Google Hangouts will do this.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #8

doomtrpr_z71

Senior Member

Hangouts will send sms etc but its not free, over data etc. It sends via you carrier's service.

 

• Jan 20, 2015

• #9

NE GA Pappy

Mr. Pappy

android to android, the safest thing out there is Whatsapp.

totally encrypted from origin to destination. Wifi only, no data charge or text charge. Can send text, videos, or voice mails.

check it out.

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #10

rjcruiser

Senior Member

textnow is another one.

You get a phone number assigned and can text to that number and it utilizes data plan (or wifi) to pull up.

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #11

mattech

Deranged Throat-Puncher

dieselengine9 said:

I thing Google Hangouts will do this.

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This is what my wife and I use. Also makes video calls

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #12

pcrouch

Senior Member

google hangouts, groupme (good for group texts), or whatsapp

as mentioned, it's all about getting an app/platform that the people you want to communicate all have or use

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #13

GoldDot40

Senior Member

doomtrpr_z71 said:

Hangouts will send sms etc but its not free, over data etc. It sends via you carrier's service.

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I looked into the Hangouts app since my phone has it factory installed. You can turn SMS off so that it only uses data or wifi. Her phone does have it so that's what I'll recommend her to use. I'm pretty sure her boyfriend has a newer android which most likely has it too. If they both have it and will use it, we're golden.

Thanks for the input people...

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #14

doomtrpr_z71

Senior Member

If you turn off sms, it wont send a text at all. The only other alternative to use with hangouts is to send text messages with it through google voice.

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #15

georgiadawgs44

Senior Member

NE GA Pappy said:

android to android, the safest thing out there is Whatsapp.

totally encrypted from origin to destination. Wifi only, no data charge or text charge. Can send text, videos, or voice mails.

check it out.

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I tried to get this app on my tablet and it says my device isn't capable of running it. It says its designed for phones. I was hoping it would work so my daughter could text her friend. Anyone know of an app that would work for texting on a tablet? She has a Kindle?

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #16

sgrantham

Senior Member

georgiadawgs44 said:

I tried to get this app on my tablet and it says my device isn't capable of running it. It says its designed for phones. I was hoping it would work so my daughter could text her friend. Anyone know of an app that would work for texting on a tablet? She has a Kindle?

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If they both have Facebook profiles they should be able to use the Facebook Messenger app on the kindle, I know you can on the Ipad.

 

• Jan 21, 2015

• #17

georgiadawgs44

Senior Member

sgrantham said:

If they both have Facebook profiles they should be able to use the Facebook Messenger app on the kindle, I know you can on the Ipad.

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They're 9 so no Facebook. Thanks though, good idea.