There is an opinion that SMS as a phenomenon will die out very soon. However, despite the existence of such applications as Whatsapp, Line and others, which make it possible not only to exchange text messages, but also video, and make free calls, people still continue to use SMS.
On Google Play Store there are many applications whose main function is sending free SMS. Such applications are in demand and, according to statistics, are downloaded constantly. If you believe in the future of SMS and want to do it for free, then we have selected 5 popular such applications for you.
1. FreakySMS
Freaky SMS is one of the newest apps for sending free SMS messages. According to the description of the program on the Google Play Store, the user can use it to send an unlimited number of messages with a length of no more than 145 characters.
2. JaxtrSMS
JaxtrSMS will allow you to send SMS to any phone in the world absolutely free. At the same time, the recipient of the message does not have to have the same application on his smartphone. All this makes the application one of the most popular in the world. In addition, the application is very convenient to work with, for example, while in the application, you can open the address book and select the subscriber to whom you need to send an SMS. In addition, the application has no restrictions on sending messages.
3. Way2SMS
The program allows you to send an unlimited number of SMS absolutely free directly from your Android device. In addition, the application contains a large collection of SMS and jokes. The app's creators say they love their creation and want to keep it free forever. But if someone wants to help them financially, they will not refuse.
4. JustSMS
Another application that has a fairly simple user interface and allows you to send an unlimited number of SMS to any phone. To use the program, you need to create a login, after which you can add contacts. The program also has a large number of ready-made SMS templates that can be used when you are in a hurry or are simply too lazy to type.
5. Textra SMS
TextraSMS has one of the most elegant user interfaces and is quite easy to use. However, when testing this application, we noticed that sometimes SMS arrive too slowly, while the above programs did not have such a problem. In testing, text messages arrived instantly.
Part 2
Share photos that are in the Photos or Gallery app- Please attach no more than five photos to each email. Many email services do not allow you to send or receive too large emails. By limiting the number of attachments, you ensure that the email is sent and received as intended.
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- If you're using the Gmail app, select "Gmail" from the list rather than "Email."
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Select photo size (if prompted). Depending on your device and email application, you may be prompted to resize the image. Select one of the preset options. Smaller photos will please recipients with slow internet connections, but the quality of these images is quite low (this is especially noticeable when viewing them on a large screen).
- If you're sharing photos from the Google Photos app, you'll be given the option to send the full-size image or create a link for the recipient to open. The link is useful when you need to send a large number of photos.
- Image resizing options vary greatly depending on the device and application (Gallery or Photos).
Open the Photos or Gallery app. It contains all the photos that are stored in the device's memory.
Touch and hold the first photo you want to send. This will put the device into selection mode.
Click on additional photos to submit. While in selection mode, click each additional photo you want to send.
When sending an SMS, an error appears or the message is not sent.
How to fix
Follow the tips in order until SMS messages start being sent.
1. Reboot your device
Turn off and on your smartphone/tablet. Try sending SMS.
If the SMS does not send, continue to the next tip.
2. Check your SIM card balance
To check your balance, enter the appropriate code in the Phone app.
Megafon, MTS - *100#, Beeline, Motive - *102#, Tele2 - *105#
If you don't have enough money, top up your balance and try sending an SMS.
If you have money in your account or SMS still won't be sent, move on to the next tip.
3. Check the SMS center number
SMS center is special number telecom operator through which SMS are sent. This number is stored in the SIM card memory and entered through the settings of the smartphone/tablet. If the number is not specified or is specified incorrectly, then SMS will not be sent - an error will appear.
Check that the correct SMS center is entered on your device. To find out, call your service provider.
MTS - 0890, Beeline - 0611, Megafon - 0500, Yota - 8 800 550 00 07, Tele2 - 0611, Motive - 111, Rostelecom - 09
If the correct number is already listed or this doesn't help, move on to the next tip.
4. Check your smartphone/tablet in safe mode
Downloaded applications may affect the operation of the device, including blocking the sending of SMS. To check whether downloaded apps are affecting SMS, boot your device into Safe Mode. In this mode, all downloaded applications are disabled (do not work).
Try sending SMS. If SMS messages are sent in Safe Mode, reboot your device. Then delete the downloaded apps one by one until SMS messages start to be sent. It's best to start with the apps you've downloaded recently.
If SMS messages are not sent in Safe Mode, continue to the next tip.
5. Test your smartphone/tablet with a SIM card from another operator
Insert a SIM card from another operator into your device (for example, if you use MTS, install Megafon) and try sending an SMS.
You can borrow a SIM card from friends or relatives; verification will take no more than 5 minutes.
There is no use putting your SIM card in another phone. You just need to put another SIM card in your smartphone/tablet.
If SMS messages are sent with a SIM card from another operator, then something happened with the telecom operator or the SIM card is broken. In this case, contact your service provider.
If SMS still cannot be sent, try the next tip.
6. Reset your data
If SMS are not sent after resetting the data, the smartphone/tablet is broken. To have it repaired, contact service center Samsung.
Hi all. To begin with, as always, I have an interesting “story on the topic” for you.
After iPhone 6 Plus purchases I was wondering what ringtone I had installed. I’m calling my phone from another number, when suddenly the iPad in the next room starts making sounds... At the same time, the iPhone is silent. I was in a stupor for about 5 minutes. Started climbing in iPhone settings. Only after some time did I realize that for some reason the iPad was in call mode. Somehow this innovation of iOS 8 even slipped my mind. To prevent this from happening to you, I decided to write detailed instructions about calls and SMS...
Let's consider different cases. First of all, on your iPhone, turn on Settings->FaceTime->iPhone Cellular Calls:
Now you can continue setting up on other devices.
How to make and receive calls from an iPad (iPod Touch) with an iPhone
Requirements:
- iPhone and iPad updated to iOS 8
- iPhone and iPad are on the same Wi-Fi network
- iPhone and iPad are tied to the same Apple ID
Let's go to the iPad settings. Settings->FaceTime->iPhone Cellular Calls. Turn on the switch if it is not on. By default, by the way, it is enabled. There must also be a checkmark next to the phone number.
If the iPhone is locked at the time of the call (this is how the system understands that it is most likely not at hand), then the incoming call is sent to two devices at once. This is what it looks like:
You can take calls on both iPad and iPhone.
To make a call from an iPad, you need to go to FaceTime and, opposite the caller’s last name or phone number, click the handset icon.
The iPad will write that the call is coming through the iPhone.
How to make and receive calls on Mac with OS X if you have an iPhone
Requirements:
- iPhone and Mac updated to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite respectively
- iPhone and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network
- iPhone and Mac are tied to the same Apple ID
You need to log in via FaceTime in OS X. After that, leave a checkmark next to the phone number.
This is all. Now when you make calls to your iPhone, which may be lying around in the farthest corner, the call will go directly to your Mac. However, it is not necessary to launch the FaceTime application.
After lengthy tests, I noticed that in OS X the call notification is delayed by a couple of seconds and the melody continues to play even after the caller hangs up and it is no longer possible to receive the call, although the corresponding button is available. I guess it depends on the speed of your Internet... Although there is no such problem on the iPad.
How to Receive and Reply SMS on iPad, Mac and iPod Touch with iPhone
This functionality appeared in iOS 8.1 and we have already received several questions on this topic in the comments on the website. I will answer in detail.
Requirements:
- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac updated to iOS 8.1 and OS X Yosemite respectively
- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network
- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac are tied to the same Apple ID
The setup is simple. On your iPhone, go to Settings->Messages->Message Forwarding.
We see there all our devices that are linked to an Apple ID and logged in to the iMessage application. We turn on the checkbox next to the device from which we want to receive or send messages.
A message appears:
After some time (for me a few seconds) a code will be sent to the iPad.
We enter this code on the iPhone and click the “Allow” button. Now you can send SMS messages from your iPad and receive them using your iPhone.
This is done in the iMessage application. Let's start a new conversation. And if a contact in your list does not have an email address associated with it, which is an active Apple ID, then you can only send an SMS or MMS message. You will understand this by the gray text SMS/MMS in the text entry field.
Setting up and sending messages in OS X is completely similar.
How to receive or send SMS from iPad if there is no iPhone?
This is very frequently asked question, which also needs to be answered. Despite the fact that you can insert a SIM card into the iPad and use it to connect to LTE and 3G networks, there is no way to receive or send SMS to this SIM card using iOS.
I recently asked myself the question of at least receiving SMS, but there are no normal solutions. The crutch solutions are:
1. SwirlySMS free – package from Cydia. You need jailbreak and iOS 6. :) I understand that the package is not updated?
2. SMS center– application in App Store, which allows you to send SMS for money. Cannot be accepted. It seems to have deteriorated in the last 2 years, reviews are very bad.
Even in 2014, Apple does not allow users to fully use the cellular module... At the same time, the cheapest Android tablets for $100 cope with this task... And this is very sad.
