yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 General] whatever999:
Yeah, this is something I want also...

For me the phone is dead, I want a single device that I can consume media on, that connects to a Bluetooth headset so I can take and make calls. I don't want a second device or something I need to press against my face...

This is the only device that comes close, until Sammy releases their 8". But I hate touchwiz...

I wanna stick with a stock google device, but it looks like its not possible so far.

I would happily donate towards a solution, maybe some pledges would get some talent involved?

Whatevs
[Nexus 7 General] pejman999:
does SMS working?

After reading all these 45 pages:crying:

No hope for working phone calls on it

But I want to buy it, just I need to now can I send and receive message.

I need VIBER to work on it probably and viber needs confirmation code which is done by recieving sms.

Ill apperacite someone confirm it.
[Nexus 7 General] mulerokeh:
yes, you can send and receive sms with go sms pro or stock JB mms.apk..
[Nexus 7 General] pejman999:
Thanks for ur quick reply.

So now are you using viber?

Do you have any idea that is it possible to fix the voice call by the next google update?

thanks again.
[Nexus 7 General] flicnflack:
teardown

Has anybody actually done a tear down of the 3g to check that the hardware and circuitry is in place to support calls ???
[Nexus 7 General] qingfengme:
This topic was dead?
[Nexus 7 General] Nic091:
is there a chance to make it work with ubuntu ?
[Nexus 7 General] punshkin:
AW: Voice calls on 3g Nexus 7

I wonder if the recently announced Asus phone pad might contain files that could help us like one could flash radios from galaxy phones to tablets
[Nexus 7 General] cswords:
Are we waiting for adaptable driver lib for the voice call or any genius who will reprogram that part from the beginning? Or... it really lacks some hardware?...

If the key component is just XMM6260, is that possible to cross compile with nexus 4's code?

Sorry if any of you think these questions are too stupid, but please help me to understand, cuz I am new to Nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 General] aza510:
all the features

so i forwarded my sim card today. when i put the sim back in the nexus 7 call settings appeared.

seems weird all the features are there but they dont wasnt you to make it a phone
[Nexus 7 General] chris.pwelsh:
N7 modified framework-res for 4.2.2/3G please?

Hi,

I'm having a hell of a time recompiling the framework-res file? Tried it on my mac and pc with no luck. I have read howtos and tried for 1/2 a day with no success and have run out of time.

Can someone please help me out by pointing me to a downloadable signed copy of framework-res.apk> All I want is to enable the dialer. Tethering would be good but that out of the scope of this thread.

Many thank

Chris
[Nexus 7 General] flicnflack:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2025377

or just install:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2036344
[Nexus 7 General] ciabo18:
R: Voice calls on 3g Nexus 7

As we say in Italy.... Hope is the last to die

Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 General] chris.pwelsh:
Many thanks,

I have rooted and installed from option 2.
[Nexus 7 General] valent|n0:
here to show another hope for this to be cracked...

not sure on the nitty gritty detail of the road block to enable the gsm call

I assume it is on the low level driver support to allow it.
[Nexus 7 General] flicnflack:
Will this help???

asus has the source code for the fonepad availible https://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad/#support_Download_32
[Nexus 7 General] atorex:
dialpad

hi... i install "start menu for android apk" nexus 7 3g ... and dialpad is unlocked.

safahi...

i install "start menu for android apk" nexus 7 3g ... and dialpad is unlocked.

İ tried some secret codes for exp. *#06# is worked .I saw my nexus 7 imei

but some others not work.

Can I open with any codes (secret) GSM
[Nexus 7 General] h4x0r3x:
JB 4.2.2

Modified framework-res.apk (by modifying bools.xml entry to name="config_voice_capable">true) shows up the native dialer (phone.apk) on the UI.

JB 4.2.2 http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2005203&stc=1&d=1369953368
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
Honestly, what difference does it make? What's the purpose of enabling a dialer that doesn't (and obviously will never) work?
[Nexus 7 General] h4x0r3x:
I do not know, maybe someone need it.
[Nexus 7 General] nex86:
haven't followed the entire thread. so is it possible to do normal phonecalls with the N7 3G yes or no?
[Nexus 7 General] h4x0r3x:
For this moment NO.
[Nexus 7 General] pauldaspark:
I got my nexus7 3g making and receiving calls using a Bluetooth client I have used the socblue a860 with four sims active all the time two French and two UK there is a slight lag but not too bad...
[Nexus 7 General] Telek:
How exactly? What dialer app did you use? This is standard voice, not VOIP?
[Nexus 7 General] pauldaspark:
When you get the socblue unit you download an app that will give you the dialer you then link your devices via Bluetooth and you can then make voice calls not VoIP.

---------- Post added at 10:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:06 PM ----------

Just been looking and I think you would be able to make VoIP calls
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
Interesting. Unfortunately, this is still NOT native voice calling through the device itself.

http://technoodling.net/review-socblue-dual-sim-bluetooth-adapter/

This is an external device that connects to the cellular network and you tether your N7 to via bluetooth. You then use their third-party dialer to make/receive calls, which simply get processed on the external unit. You are effectively turning your N7 into a bluetooth headset for this device. Outside of the multi-SIM support, this is similar to using a BT headset on your phone, which isn't that big of a deal.

The purpose of this thread is to use the N7 to be able to make/receive phone calls natively using the internal SIM card. And, once again, that is looking to be completely impossible.
[Nexus 7 General] br110:
Hello all,

i had just installed the framework-res.apk for the jb 4.2.2 on my nexus 7 with the toolkit 5.0.

I have the phone application on the screen. i can dial a number but it crashes.

the interesting thing is that i loose the access to the data 3g and when i try to find a network operator, the parameters application also scratch.

When i come back with the native framework-res.apk, i can access again to the data 3g.

If it can be usefull for someone.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
This has been known since the N73G came out and people first tried to make calls. Changing your framework-res.apk will give you the native dialer, but it doesn't work.

People who know what they are doing have spent countless hours trying to get native calling working, making significantly more advanced tweaks, and have determined that it's either not possible at all, or not possible with the resources we have. So people can stop trying to make these minor adjustments thinking it will make any difference and posting about how what they did didn't work. We know it didn't. It won't.

If this function was going to be possible, it would have been figured out months ago. It's not happening, so you might as well give up.
[Nexus 7 General] alicarbovader:
This is a kernel problem. N7 was never designed for voice calling. Messaging is only what Google allows us to do.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
A kernel problem? Unlikely. It's the radio baseband that is causing the issue.
[Nexus 7 General] alicarbovader:
Yeah probably that too... Basically N7 was never designed for this type of use.
[Nexus 7 General] MilkyJoePD:
You don't need to change anything, just install QuickShortcutMaker and make a shortcut to it. Search "phone" in the app. It should be the first result, under contacts.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
If you have no idea what you are talking about, it's better not to post. Otherwise, you're likely to make a stupid comment and appear like a complete idiot.
[Nexus 7 General] MilkyJoePD:
You should probably take your own "advice".

I'm saying there's no need to change the framework-res.apk to get the dialer to show up, just make a shortcut to it with the app.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
And if you had bothered to actually read what I said, or what everyone else has said regarding the native dialer for the past few months, you would have realized that it doesn't matter how you get it on your screen - it won't work. You can modify the framework or use whatever hacks you like, nothing is going to get it to actually make a phone call.
[Nexus 7 General] MilkyJoePD:
I'm aware it won't work. It still doesn't stop some people wanting the native dialer to show up. I'm just pointing out an easier way that doesn't require root and messing with system files.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
Well maybe I'm crazy then, because I don't see what the point of having something on my screen that is unable to do anything, no matter how many different ways I can get it on there.
[Nexus 7 General] PojntFX:
Thanks

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[Nexus 7 General] itsirfandude:
Thank u so much

Do u know if ussd codes work
[Nexus 7 General] MilkyJoePD:
They don't. The codes that don't need a connection do though.
[Nexus 7 General] valemax:
It can do a lot, after you have the dialer you can make voip phone calls with native dialer, no need to install any app.

BTW, anyone managed to have it working on 4.3 ?
[Nexus 7 General] Synman:
Yup
[Nexus 7 General] Richieboy67:
Let's face the truth here. Google wants us to have a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7. How much in sales would be lost if we all just had one or the other.

Disappointing though. I would love to just have a single device. People used to complain about the note being so big for a phone but I would be happy to use the nex 7 or the Galaxy note as a my phone/tab..

I already preordered a non 3 g next 7 but would have canceled it right away if the nex7 3g if i could use my tmob $30 plan for calls..
[Nexus 7 General] d3n1el:
Maybe stupid question, but what if you just install random dialer app? Can you make call through that app or the system blocks all GSM calls?

Yeah I think it's too easy to be true, but I don't know what to do because few days ago I dropped my phone into the sea(it wasn't my fault). Now my mind is whether to buy a new phone or somehow to "hack" my N7 3G to use temporarily as a phone via headset.

Also I can't use Google Voice because it's not supported in my country.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
It's been a year people.

It is

not

going to happen. Period.

Asking the same questions over and over won't change reality.

Move on.
[Nexus 7 General] d3n1el:
^Hope dies last.
[Nexus 7 General] explosmicfoo:
Any idea if this would work with the new N7? Did it work with the WiFi-only OG N7?
[Nexus 7 General] al3x1393:
I'm pretty sure it can't work on Wi-Fi only nexus 7....because...you know....it's Wi-Fi only :D
[Nexus 7 General] explosmicfoo:
You can still make SIP calls over WiFi. Why would they stop you from using the native dialer for that?
[Nexus 7 General] msimindlessmsi2:
Get Google voice (free) and install IGvoice (free)...profit...
[Nexus 7 General] explosmicfoo:
Live outside the states where gvoice isn't available... fail...
[Nexus 7 General] jfmcbrayer:
IMO the most straightforward way to set up voice calling on a 3g Nexus 7 is to just get an account at your choice of SIP provider and install CSipSimple, which will walk you through the configuration for many providers.
[Nexus 7 General] choybel:
N7 wifi user here paired with gmate+ device...can't wait for somebody to release this workaround.
[Nexus 7 General] vndnguyen:
Is there any working solution?
[Nexus 7 General] valent|n0:
make a petition for google

not being able to use USSD code is ridiculous ...

kind of saying that google don't care about other region / other market than North america

most region in asia

use USSD code in regular basis

who knows with enough scream in the petition maybe google can enable gsm call as well???

---------- Post added at 07:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:19 AM ----------

not sure why it is in indonesian language

https://www.change.org/id/petisi/google-allow-gsm-voice-call-and-ussd-code-on-nexus-7-3g

here is one with English version

https://www.change.org/en-CA/petiti...ow-gsm-voice-call-and-ussd-code-on-nexus-7-3g
[Nexus 7 General] omar21:
support the petition

change.org/en-CA/petitions/google-google-allow-gsm-voice-call-and-ussd-code-on-nexus-7-3g
[Nexus 7 General] Synman:
FYI your petition is targeting the wrong organization.

It is the carriers that are locking down the new N7 by IMEI, in my humble opinion, unlawfully.
[Nexus 7 General] diakbar:
does anyone got a modded version of resource-res.apk for 4.3.1?
[Nexus 7 General] prodanyel:
SOCBLUE A 860 apk
[Nexus 7 General] dhram:
socblue a860
[Nexus 7 General] pauldaspark:
socblue A860
[Nexus 7 General] MilkyJoePD:
There's an Xposed module that makes apps think your mobile is a tablet by reporting the screen size as 7". Has the opposite been tried?
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
So has anyone had a chance to get there hands on one to test it out? It seems that the radio itself should support voice. It would just be a radio firmware and phone app to get it to function.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
My order was placed yesterday at 12PM ET, but it still hasn't shipped yet. Has any USA Play Store orders shipped?

I hope it goes out today so I get it on Friday. Otherwise, it looks like we won't know anything until Monday.
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
Ah i see. yeah google tends to hold on to the items for a while before shipping them. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 General] adamhlj:
I have a note on my google wallet that they are slated to ship tomorrow. So, looks like a monday delivery time.
[Nexus 7 General] DAG0:
I've just received it today... what should I do to test this thing?

I need phone calls asap.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
How did you get yours today? Did you order from the US Play Store?

The first step would be to get a SIM card with a voice plan on it. Make sure it works and you at least get data. Then see if it comes with a dialer apk (unlikely). If it doesn't, see if you can find one, install it, and run it.
[Nexus 7 General] kingjude:
get an apk phone dialler and install

get a phone apk dialler and install
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
Step 1: Insert a voice capable sim with a plan already on it.

Step 2: Navigate to a web page and see if it works. (make sure wifi is disabled for this step to ensure it is using the sim for data)

only continue to step 3 once you confirm the above has been completed and works

Step 3: Install/Open phone.apk (this can be found using google, you must have some kind of phone app installed)

Step 4: Try and complete a call by calling out.

continue to step 5 only if step 4 was successful

Step 5: Call the number tied to the sim and see if the N7 rings and or does anything.

Report any errors or troubles you come across and be sure to note any error codes that may show up. Also be sure to state exactly what step and or what you were doing while the error occured.
[Nexus 7 General] kRt_uK:
anyone tried the phone apk?
[Nexus 7 General] Chaw Rash:
Guys we need some testers! who got their n7 3G please check the voice call thingy! :)
[Nexus 7 General] DAG0:
I ordered it yesterday afternoon and with my great surprise I received it just after 24 hours, I live in London.

I'm going to try all the steps above, I just need a working phone.apk, I let you know as soon as possible.

UPDATE

I have tried a couple of phone.apk, but it doesn't allow me to install it, the strange thing is that before installing it asks me "do you want to install an update to this built-in application?" but when I click on OK button it says app not installed.

There's not phone application built-in... maybe it is hidden somewhere or what?

Do I need to root it to install phone.apk?
[Nexus 7 General] mikespe:
You need root to put the app in the system/app folder then check the permissions. Then when you install it it will instal in that folder....at least that how most system apps are installed

Actually one other way would be to make a flashable zip file of the apk...

Sent by an Android Guy using an iPad...
[Nexus 7 General] kRt_uK:
I am looking for the same.

If you look at /system/app/ folder, there is a phone.apk file. I clicked in that and in install, after a while it says "app not installed".

Any clue? Thanks.
[Nexus 7 General] DominatingSystem:
+1 if this really work...SMS should work to...
[Nexus 7 General] hasafly:
Probably you need to root your de vice first. Then you should be able to install Phone.apk

It should work. Tell me about your results.

I will buy one N7 3G too.....anos then will try to do that.

Regards.
[Nexus 7 General] DAG0:
ok, so I need to root it... I have 2 questions about this:

1. May I use the same root guide of the wifi-only version?

2. Do you think there will be some problem rooting jelly bean 4.2?
[Nexus 7 General] hasafly:
1. Yes or may use Nexus 7 Toolkit

2. There's no problem at all

3. I have an Google Nexus Takju with Android 4.2 Stock Firmware and already root it....no problem at all.

Regards.
[Nexus 7 General] Nic091:
Hello,

Sms semms to work fine (can't post the link since i'm new :/, replace _ by .)

www_modaco_com/topic/359152-3g-nexus-7-32gb-installing-a-phoneapk/

.
[Nexus 7 General] flashyphotos:
Yep that was my post on Modaco,

SMS is working well using the GO SMS PRO app it detects the phone number from the sim installed and uses it to send/receive texts in the normal manner, I have tested it on "3" "GiffGaff" and T-Mobile in the UK all worked it deducted texts from the account allowance as expected.
[Nexus 7 General] Nic091:
nice,

so it shouldn't be so hard to do voice call. Maybe with Go contact, Youlu or something like that ?
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
Very nice for people who want SMS. And thanks to the guy who posted that info. And the one who posted the link.

But I don't think SMS support in any way proves that voice calls will work. We're talking about two totally different methods of communication between the device and the towers. That's not to indicate that it doesn't or does - simply to say that this proof of concept only proves that data and SMS work. We would need someone to get a dialer apk to function too.
[Nexus 7 General] JoeBruin32:
If SMS is working, is that a sign of hope for voice calls? I'd be so psyched... :D

edit: Oh... :(
[Nexus 7 General] hasafly:
Good news to ear.....

I think that will work for voice call too.....the hardware needed is in device...so i think it's a question of time....... ;)

Regards

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Can you try to install stock SMS apk from google (think that is called "mms.apk"), so you can test if it works flawless??

Regards
[Nexus 7 General] christopheraj1:
Can you try installing an app like "Dialer One" and see if it will work? Thanks in advance! :D
[Nexus 7 General] flashyphotos:
Am going out for a few hours but will try as soon as I get back.
[Nexus 7 General] kRt_uK:
I have rooted my N7 and tried to install the phone.apk embed in the system/app folder.

Doesn't work.

UPDATE

I just discovered that my device was not proper rooted.
[Nexus 7 General] DAG0:
DOH :eek:
[Nexus 7 General] flashyphotos:
Dialer One is a no go, Message "Telephony is disabled on this device"
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
Thank you for this info. This means devs may be able to somehow enable it. Form everything i am reading the hardware itself seems to be able to support it. It is just at the software level where it is not working. Might even need a radio firmware flashed to let the os know the hardware supports it. IDK. I may just order one and play around myself.
[Nexus 7 General] r_tait:
Im pretty sure you will need to change the framework-res.apk .. decompile it and find the bools.xml and change voice_enabled to true, I did that and was able to add a sip account and make calls over my bluetooth headset.. it isn't perfect but works 90% of the time. Might allow the 3g to work though.

I had a utility that would allow you to decompile the framework and then would recompile it and sign it. Then you would install the update.zip via CWM to update the changed framework-res.

Some one could try it .. once i set voice_enabled to true the native dialer popped up with no need to install any additional apk's
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
Ah that is the kind of information we need. Thanks. Hopefully someone can test this out and try the phone.apk method again.
[Nexus 7 General] r_tait:
I had a utility that would allow you to decompile the framework and then would recompile it and sign it. Then you would install the update.zip via CWM to update the changed framework-res. Link http://www.mediafire.com/?1nc14hkhs2yrqmt

Some one could try it .. once I set voice_enabled to true the native dialer popped up with no need to install any additional apk's

Credit to the framework flasher guy :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1432152
[Nexus 7 General] adamhlj:
Is it possible for someone with a Tmo sim card that would normally go into a phone, can you put your sim into the N7 to see if you at least get data reception?
[Nexus 7 General] flashyphotos:
Yes Voice Sim Cards work fine, Google Support will tell you they don't but they do,I have tried voice sim cards from multiple networks and all are fine for data use.
[Nexus 7 General] hasafly:
Probably you must install "TelephonyProvider.apk" as system app too. Just like you've done to Phone.apk.

Try this, and tell something.

Regards
[Nexus 7 General] dakine:
Allright forget the nexus 10 and 4, the 7 3g makes way more sense to me especially if it can be hacked to make calls.

Will an inline mic work with the headphone jack or is there no wiring for that?
[Nexus 7 General] hasafly:
No wiring.....just by the built in mic, or bluetooth dongle.
[Nexus 7 General] adamhlj:
AAAWESOME!!!! T-mobile told me that I had to add it to my current plan as an "internet device." I got a sim card added as another line with unlimted 4G. Now if only t-mobile's coverage were better, lol. And if only I already had the device!!
[Nexus 7 General] yuno1984:
In case this works out as I hope buying one is soo justified, calling the wife immediately ... :P
[Nexus 7 General] AngeleDei:
Can I just clarify something? Does the Nexus need to be rooted to get SMS working, or do you just need to insert a SIM and side load the SMS apk?

Well done for the effort you guys are putting in to this.
[Nexus 7 General] nfaust01:
I went back a re read the sms post. The post stated that Go SMS was used and the Nexus WAS rooted. I would assume you would NOT have to root if using GO SMS. If using the stock SMS app root is required as installing messages.apk will require su permissions.

Install GO SMS and you should be good as long as the inserted sim has a SMS plan.
[Nexus 7 General] phonic:
Louisville, KY, United States	11/15/2012	4:05 P.M.	Departure Scan

11/15/2012	1:20 P.M.	Origin Scan

woohoo!

Still no ETA from UPS. I hope it gets here tomorrow, but if not, at least arrives by Saturday so I might be able to pick it up at UPS. Can't wait.
[Nexus 7 General] Aleemz:
I haven't read every post in this thread, so apologies if this has already been stated; I popped my sim from my phone into the N7 and my sms messages were delivered and displayed on the N7.

I tapped the sms message hoping I'd be able to reply, but no such luck :D
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Read above. Install Go sms and you will be able to send and receive.
[Nexus 7 General] bigbusa:
HSPA supports Voice and data, unlike LTE wich is only data. So yes the tech is there. You're speaking to an employee who is just repeating what he has been instrcuted to tell you. If they said yes, your next question would be why isnt it enabled, or how do i enable it... Question that will be more work for him or questions he cant answer for you.

Im really curious to see where this goes, and there are many people out there who want this. Why carry a cell and a tablet when i can have it all in one device with BT .

regards
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
I am intrigued!!! I may have to sell my 16gb and upgrade to 32gb/3g!!!