AIM Texting

CaliSurfer008 · 09-09-2004, 10:18 PM

When will Sprint implement the feature where you can reply to messages from AIM via Text Message..instead of JUST receiving..all the other carriers have it right..what would make sprint add this?

What would be required by sprint to add in this feature? It can't be a lot..is there anyway to request it or something...

I mean look..it makes people text message more...making them use money...which equals Sprint making more money...and it also makes more people purchase the unlimited SMS upgrades...

COMMON SPRINT!

*Cross Posted at Hofo for multiple feedback*

**Guy** · 09-09-2004, 10:36 PM

What phone are you using? I can reply to AIM messages with my A680

CaliSurfer008 · 09-09-2004, 10:40 PM

not through SMS text messaging..

I just got the new Nokia 3205

**Guy** · 09-09-2004, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliSurfer008

not through SMS text messaging..

I just got the new Nokia 3205

Ahh...you have a point. It's technically through vision, though U do receive a text message with an attached link that you access through vison. I'm not sure how the other carriers do it. Weird.

dmaul3300 · 09-09-2004, 10:50 PM

I agree. I was able to send/recieve messages until 3 weeks ago. I have a sanyo 8100. I called up Sprint and they told me that AIM made some updates(he didnt tell me what kind of updates to their server about 3 weeks ago(the time I started having troubles).

Sprint also said that AIM is not a supported application and that I was the first person to complain about it. He told me AIM is only compatible(the way we want it-2 way) on certain phones. I asked him what phones was it compatible on and he didnt know. It was my understanding that any phone that could utilize vision can use AIM.

The Sprint person told me I was the first person to call on this. I told him other people have been having troubles as well. He said if enough people call then they will probably do something about it.

I called AOL and they told me that the only way it would be fixed is for Sprint to fix it on their ends. They tell me Sprint can only do 1 way IM forwarding and will have to make changes to support 2 way. The AOL person did suggest to see if Sprint can put a NEWER version of AIM on the vision page. I know I dont see any version number on the version that is on my phone.

Maybe if we can get enough people to complain, they will fix it or update the version on the vision homepage. who would we need to contact for that?

dmaul3300 · 09-09-2004, 10:55 PM

the problem im having is that im NOT recieving the alert with the attached link. I called vision help desk and they told me to contact AOL. I did and both are blaming the other(AOL says its Sprints fault and vice versa).

Both Sprint and AOL have both said that AIM on the mobile phone is NOT a supported application and not many people have called about it. Im guessing if enough people start complain there might be a chance to fix it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy

Ahh...you have a point. It's technically through vision, though U do receive a text message with an attached link that you access through vison. I'm not sure how the other carriers do it. Weird.

CaliSurfer008 · 09-09-2004, 11:05 PM

ya..I just hope sometime soon Sprint will dish out 2-way IMing for AIM...

maybe we can get some inside info

EightyFive04 · 09-10-2004, 12:42 AM

Sprint has to know that when sending the text it's going to AIM, not a phone. This is something that they are working on. They experimented with Bravo! on something kinda like AT&T did with American Idol. This is a step closer to having AIM on our phones. Be patient, but please do contact Sprint to let them know that you want it. The more people that let them know, the sooner we will see it!

CaliSurfer008 · 09-10-2004, 01:55 PM

that is good to know they are atleast working on it..

How can I let sprint know I want it..just call customer care?

they will be like..uhh ok..what is that lol

djfreake · 09-10-2004, 02:44 PM

eff that...sms is the way to be!!!!!!

Dinozero · 09-10-2004, 05:34 PM

I had Two way SMS AIM convo's on T-Mobile, I don't see why sprint couldn't have it if they wanted. Someone had a link to a site that allowed it for Sprint, some kinda program thingie.

dmaul3300 · 09-10-2004, 06:55 PM

could you please post it or PM me if you find it. thanks

Blitzed 80 · 09-10-2004, 08:14 PM

Http://www.aimforwards.com

CaliSurfer008 · 09-11-2004, 01:19 AM

ya..but i wanna know when sprint will get true 2-way SMS IMing

ready4URlink · 09-12-2004, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitzed 80

Http://www.aimforwards.com

Uhh, I tried to sign up...and I wouldn't finish "Step 2 of 2" it said
Yes I Agree, Create" <-- This button didn't work. Sooooo, now WHAT?

09-09-2004, 10:18 PM	#1
CaliSurfer008 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Mar 25, '04 Posts: 317 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 20	AIM Texting When will Sprint implement the feature where you can reply to messages from AIM via Text Message..instead of JUST receiving..all the other carriers have it right..what would make sprint add this? What would be required by sprint to add in this feature? It can't be a lot..is there anyway to request it or something... I mean look..it makes people text message more...making them use money...which equals Sprint making more money...and it also makes more people purchase the unlimited SMS upgrades... COMMON SPRINT! Cross Posted at Hofo for multiple feedback

09-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#2
Guy Mood: Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,453 Phone: BB Tour Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 3,970	What phone are you using? I can reply to AIM messages with my A680 __________________ BB 9630 on Sprint & BB 8110 on AT&T One of the true few SU OG's...and I've got the join date to prove it

09-10-2004, 08:14 PM	#13
Blitzed 80 Telephone User Join Date: Jun 17, '04 Location: Atlanta Posts: 174 Phone: Sanyo 8500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 216	Aim Sms Http://www.aimforwards.com

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09-09-2004, 10:40 PM	#3
CaliSurfer008 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Mar 25, '04 Posts: 317 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 20	not through SMS text messaging.. I just got the new Nokia 3205

09-09-2004, 10:50 PM	#5
dmaul3300 Cordless Phone User Join Date: Feb 16, '04 Location: Des Moines,Iowa Posts: 537 Phone: HTC Mogul Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 890	I agree. I was able to send/recieve messages until 3 weeks ago. I have a sanyo 8100. I called up Sprint and they told me that AIM made some updates(he didnt tell me what kind of updates to their server about 3 weeks ago(the time I started having troubles). Sprint also said that AIM is not a supported application and that I was the first person to complain about it. He told me AIM is only compatible(the way we want it-2 way) on certain phones. I asked him what phones was it compatible on and he didnt know. It was my understanding that any phone that could utilize vision can use AIM. The Sprint person told me I was the first person to call on this. I told him other people have been having troubles as well. He said if enough people call then they will probably do something about it. I called AOL and they told me that the only way it would be fixed is for Sprint to fix it on their ends. They tell me Sprint can only do 1 way IM forwarding and will have to make changes to support 2 way. The AOL person did suggest to see if Sprint can put a NEWER version of AIM on the vision page. I know I dont see any version number on the version that is on my phone. Maybe if we can get enough people to complain, they will fix it or update the version on the vision homepage. who would we need to contact for that?

09-09-2004, 11:05 PM	#7
CaliSurfer008 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Mar 25, '04 Posts: 317 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 20	ya..I just hope sometime soon Sprint will dish out 2-way IMing for AIM... maybe we can get some inside info

09-10-2004, 12:42 AM	#8
EightyFive04 Telephone User Join Date: May 17, '04 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 164 Phone: Samsung MM-a900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 233	Sprint has to know that when sending the text it's going to AIM, not a phone. This is something that they are working on. They experimented with Bravo! on something kinda like AT&T did with American Idol. This is a step closer to having AIM on our phones. Be patient, but please do contact Sprint to let them know that you want it. The more people that let them know, the sooner we will see it!

09-10-2004, 01:55 PM	#9
CaliSurfer008 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Mar 25, '04 Posts: 317 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 20	that is good to know they are atleast working on it.. How can I let sprint know I want it..just call customer care? they will be like..uhh ok..what is that lol

09-10-2004, 02:44 PM	#10
djfreake Telephone User Join Date: Sep 7, '04 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 254 Phone: PPC 6700 Trades: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 264	eff that...sms is the way to be!!!!!!

09-10-2004, 05:34 PM	#11
Dinozero Telephone User Join Date: Apr 26, '04 Location: Lancaster, KY Posts: 272 Phone: MM-A700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 12	I had Two way SMS AIM convo's on T-Mobile, I don't see why sprint couldn't have it if they wanted. Someone had a link to a site that allowed it for Sprint, some kinda program thingie.

09-10-2004, 06:55 PM	#12
dmaul3300 Cordless Phone User Join Date: Feb 16, '04 Location: Des Moines,Iowa Posts: 537 Phone: HTC Mogul Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 890	could you please post it or PM me if you find it. thanks

09-11-2004, 01:19 AM	#14
CaliSurfer008 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Mar 25, '04 Posts: 317 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 20	ya..but i wanna know when sprint will get true 2-way SMS IMing