Google Voice SMS Notification Problem

I found it easier to just use the email notification of new SMS. Not only easier, but more reliable, since Gmail is pushed but GV SMS isn't. This also beats the minimum 5 min notification in the GV app settings.

Another note, you might want to try reinstallling the GV app.

 

Hm.. that's odd. I've been using google voice since last year (and Grandcentral before that), and I've finally been able to fully switch to using my GV number.
I've turned notification off on the GV app, and have google voice (set up through the website) set to forward all SMS messages to my actual cell number. Then I save the (406) number as whichever contact SMS'd me. I pretty much only use the GV app to send 'new contact' messages (and for all outgoing calls).
I also use the app SMS Popup (which IMHO should be included in android).

I actually sent Craig Walker (one of the GVoice/Grandcentral founders) an email asking how he configures HIS phone to best use Google voice as his main number... haven't heard back yet, but still hopeful.
Mbe he's on a blackberry.

 

Why not just use dialer and pick to use Google Voice?

How long ago did you send it?

 

when it comes to mms, i hate gv... truthfully

 

That prob wasn't clear -- I do use the dialer and pick to use GV. I was just saying that I'm not actually using the application all that much (other than automatically).

About a a month ago

 

I assume you're using the Google Voice app. Try GV by Evan Charlton. Allows a 1 minute polling interval and always works for me. Even if you don't want to use it for dialing it will do notifications.

 

I'm having this problem with latest Google Voice app (0.3.4) on my Acer Liquid on EDGE data network. I have "Synchronize Inbox" and Background data on my phone. But it doesn't push the notifications. I have to use "refresh" or close & reopen the Google Voice app to get the updated inbox. Noticed that if I'm on a wi-fi network, it gets pushed after about 5 mins. Anyone else having similar problems?

 

Are you using Juice Defender or a Task Killer? Those will mess with your instant notification.

 

I don't have such programs running in the background. Have noticed that a real SMS sent to my cell # triggers the GV push notification. As a temporary workaround, I leave GV app running & view a thread while sleeping the phone. Then when I press power button I can check for msgs without unlocking. Still wished the auto push notification worked though. Google Voice should at least bring back the old interval auto checking. I prefer sometimes not to be interrupted instantly, but in 30 or 60 min intervals.