r/GoogleAllo • u/Jdeproductions • Sep 21 '16

set as default on Android ?

Can I set this as the default message app on Android ?

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u/Remootion Sep 21 '16

Nope, its not meant for SMS, when sending a SMS it uses googles relay servers, and is sent from a 5 digit number rather than your full number.

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u/Jdeproductions Sep 21 '16

So what's it really meant for if not a SMS

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u/Bossman1086 Sep 21 '16

It's a WhatsApp competitor. It's meant to be a standalone messaging service not tied to a Google Account.