You receive new texts in your default text messaging app. If you have the Google Voice app installed, you also get text messages there. To stop getting two notifications, turn off Google Voice text forwarding . Then you’ll only get texts in the Google Voice app.
Yes, you can text with Google Voice for free to U. And Canadian numbers with your Google Voice number. Text messages you send while using Google Voice will use Wi-Fi, or your phone’s data if you’re not connected to Wi-Fi.
Also, can I send text messages using my Google Voice number?
You can send text messages using your Google Voice number for free to US and Canadian numbers (excluding the US territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands). Texts sent using Voice will use Wi-Fi or mobile data from your phone’s service plan if you’re not connected to Wi-Fi.
One common answer is, It was great to be able to receive a copy of your Google Voice messages on your actual phone numbers. With Google now removing this feature, you’ll have to rely on the official Google Voice app to access your received messages. You can use the email forward feature, though, if you don’t prefer the Voice app.
Why is Google Voice blocking my text messages?
As for why carriers block these messages, it’s probably because they find Google Voice numbers somewhat shady and they’d like to minimize the spam calls and messages for their customers. While Google Voice is putting an end to forwarding messages to your phone numbers, you’ll still be able to send a copy of your messages to your email addresses.
While writing we ran into the query “Why can’t I send more than one message on Google Voice?”.
If you send many text messages in a short period, or recipients mark your messages as spam, Voice may temporarily restrict you from sending more messages. Due to carrier limitations and to protect against spam, Google Voice messaging is intended only for 1:1, personal conversations.
How do I send a text message from the voice app?
Open the Voice app. Open the tab for Messages, and then tap Compose. From your list of contacts, tap the person you want to send a text message. At the bottom, enter your message, and then tap Send.
How do I use Google Voice on my Android device?
If you haven’t yet, download the Google Voice app on your Android device. You can use the Google Voice app to send text messages to one or more phone numbers. If you send a text longer than 160 characters to a non-Google Voice number, it’s sent as multiple messages. Note: You can’t send texts to five- or six-digit “short code” numbers.