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Voicemail Sign in to your Android Police account With Hangouts on its way out, Google Fi users might have been wondering how they would access their messages on the web. We learned from a teardown back in May that Messages for Web would be getting Google Fi-specific features, and it looks like this new experience is now rolling out. According to our tipster, a new "Google Fi settings" item appeared in the advanced section of the settings in the Messages Android app (see screenshots). This allows you to sign into your Fi account so it can sync texts, calls, and voicemail with the Messages desktop app. To get this working, you'll be asked to turn off RCS chat features. With Fi sync activated, you'll be able to make calls and send texts from Messages for Web, even when your phone is switched off. All of your messaging, calls, and voicemail data will be stored in the cloud, and you can choose to have it sync over Wi-Fi only if you're worried about data usage. After settings up Fi sync and heading to Messages for Web, you'll notice the UI has changed somewhat. There's a Google Fi logo in the top left and a vertical navigation rail on the left side for moving between messages, calls, and voicemail. There's even a nice new incoming call ringtone that you can listen to below. [audio wav=" In another neat feature, Voicemails are accompanied by a transcript so you can skim the content without

Set up Messages on AndroidYou can send and receive SMS (text) and MMS (multimedia) messages through the Messages app . Messages are considered texts and don't count toward your data usage. When you turn on chat features, your data usage is at no charge.​There are 2 ways that you can send a message using the Messages app :Get started with Google MessagesYou can send and receive text messages, photos, voice messages, and video using Google Messages. If you don't have Google Messages, you can get it from Google Play.Learn more about getting started with the Google Messages app.Ensure RCS chats are onA modern industry standard for messaging known as Rich Communication Services (RCS) enables more dynamic and secure conversations than SMS and MMS.Important: RCS chats are only available for certain devices, service providers, and carriers. For more info, contact your carrier. Learn how your data is handled in RCS chats. On your device, open Google Messages . At the top right, tap your Profile picture Messages settings RCS chats. Under “Turn on RCS chats,” ensure RCS chats are on.Important: To stop sending and receiving RCS messages, in your Settings, turn off RCS chats. When you remove a SIM card from your device and you don’t turn off RCS chats, it may continue to work for up to 14 days.To learn more about RCS chats, go to: Learn more about RCS messaging Turn on RCS chats in Google Messages RCS chats by Google FAQsSend messages connected to Wi-Fi or dataEven if you don’t have cell service, you can send texts over Wi-Fi. Just use Messages as you normally would.If you're not connected to Wi-Fi, make sure cellular data is on: On your Android device, go to Settings. Tap Network & internet. Under “SIMs,” tap Google Fi. Turn on Mobile data.Tip: You

To the administrative offices of the emergency operators, which may not be staffed after hours or by trained 911 operators. If your call does connect to local 911 operators, your location information and phone number might not be shared, and you may need to provide your location and other information.Calls to 911 may be limited or unavailable if: Your phone is set to Wi-Fi only mode. You are placing the call from Messages for web. There’s a power outage or a disruption in your Wi-Fi service or Internet connection.It’s important to keep your Service address updated in order to connect you with the public-safety answering point closest to you. See the section below on how to make those changes.You should consider placing a warning label about the limitations of this service on your Google Fi device. View and print one here.Emergency addressView a tutorial on how to change your Google Fi service address on your Android or iPhone.In some cases when you dial 911, your location won't be known immediately, like if you're calling over Wi-Fi. In order for Google Fi to connect you with a local 911 operator without knowing where you're calling from, Google Fi will rely on the Service address you provided during sign up as a fallback. This address can also become available to a 911 operator if you're unable to give your location over the phone.You can change this address any time in the Google Fi app or website, and we recommend always keeping it up to date.Edit your Service address: Open the Google Fi app or the website. In the "Home" tab, select Service address. Edit the address and select Save.Emergency alertsYou can choose to get alerts when there are nearby threats or emergencies. Learn how to turn emergency alerts on or off.Emergency services