[Q] A mod to enable Google Voice forwarding on Google Hangouts in Android?

[dj_aj]

I've been pretty disappointed with Google leaving out their loyal Android customers in the dust when it comes to the feature mentioned in the title. This feature has been available to iOS users since before Android KitKat was released.

Here's my question:
Would it be possible to add a line of code to the Google Hangouts app on Android to receive forwarded Google Voice calls as it does on the iOS app?
Or would such a feature have to be enabled on the backend at Google's servers and any mods to the app would be pointless?

Here's why I am hopeful:
There's been apps like Groove IP that are already able to provide this feature. I'd just like to have this functionality without having to install any 3rd party apps that always have to be running in the background. Google Hangouts is already the primary sms app for Android & so it is already able to receive texts, mms, along with video and voice chats. Thus, it should be somewhat possible to receive call forwarding from Google voice.

Disclaimer:
I am not a developer, just a curious user who's willing to contribute a little cash to any developer who's willing to take on this challenge.

Thanks!

 

[thebritons]

I've been pretty disappointed with Google leaving out their loyal Android customers in the dust when it comes to the feature mentioned in the title. This feature has been available to iOS users since before Android KitKat was released.

Here's my question:
Would it be possible to add a line of code to the Google Hangouts app on Android to receive forwarded Google Voice calls as it does on the iOS app?
Or would such a feature have to be enabled on the backend at Google's servers and any mods to the app would be pointless?

Here's why I am hopeful:
There's been apps like Groove IP that are already able to provide this feature. I'd just like to have this functionality without having to install any 3rd party apps that always have to be running in the background. Google Hangouts is already the primary sms app for Android & so it is already able to receive texts, mms, along with video and voice chats. Thus, it should be somewhat possible to receive call forwarding from Google voice.

Disclaimer:
I am not a developer, just a curious user who's willing to contribute a little cash to any developer who's willing to take on this challenge.

Thanks!

This is exactly what I was looking for as well.

It seems iOS gets free voice support but in a weeks time when google voice gets rip of XMPP all other work arounds will cease to exist.
Frustrating.

 

[dj_aj]

This is exactly what I was looking for as well.

It seems iOS gets free voice support but in a weeks time when google voice gets rip of XMPP all other work arounds will cease to exist.
Frustrating.

Yep, I didn't know that they were getting rid of access to 3rd party apps like GrooveIP.

I just noticed that Google Hangouts will now also verify your Google Voice number. I don't believe that it did this initially. Maybe this is a sign of good things to come. Hopefully we get the same benefits that the iOS users have been reaping for awhile now.

 

[helstonrampersad]

I've been pretty disappointed with Google leaving out their loyal Android customers in the dust when it comes to the feature mentioned in the title. This feature has been available to iOS users since before Android KitKat was released.

Here's my question:
Would it be possible to add a line of code to the Google Hangouts app on Android to receive forwarded Google Voice calls as it does on the iOS app?
Or would such a feature have to be enabled on the backend at Google's servers and any mods to the app would be pointless?

Here's why I am hopeful:
There's been apps like Groove IP that are already able to provide this feature. I'd just like to have this functionality without having to install any 3rd party apps that always have to be running in the background. Google Hangouts is already the primary sms app for Android & so it is already able to receive texts, mms, along with video and voice chats. Thus, it should be somewhat possible to receive call forwarding from Google voice.

Disclaimer:
I am not a developer, just a curious user who's willing to contribute a little cash to any developer who's willing to take on this challenge.

Thanks!

I think this might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-xvoiceplus-voice-xposed-t2598889

 

[dj_aj]

So it looks like we're slowly getting there. Some user over on reddit was able to initiate a call from Hangouts on a desktop and then join the conversation via the hangouts app on his android device. The call was still maintained after he disconnected from the desktop.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1ynnsb/google_hangouts_voip_over_lte_working_right_now/
This is definitely a step in the right direction.

Do you think anyone here would be able to put a modified apk of google hangouts that has an inbuilt dialer which will allow us to skip the desktop part? That would be wicked. I'll pledge $5 towards a bounty for the developer who is able to hack this.