[noto220]

When i try to text while in a call i keep getting a red x saying retries exceeded, any idea?

[jeffh]

When i try to text while in a call i keep getting a red x saying retries exceeded, any idea?

Texting while talking does not appear to be possible for CDMA devices. See here: http://forums.crackberry.com/f83/ema...e-call-115295/

[pegb856]

I have found that I am usually able to text while on a call if it is a very short message, as in 5 words or less.

[miatapaul]

SMS we can send/receive while in a call with CDMA(8330). Things that use data like email we cannot.

[anon(5021)]

I have noticed the same problem, but I could've sworn that it works every once in a while

[nastyneon99]

Mine works just fine on att

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[sadambush]

I can text or mms anything on mine (verizon) while in a call.

[crashovrride]

I can text with no problems while on a call.

[uncheels23]

i can on tmo with no problems

[pegb856]

It must just be a Sprint issue then. I normally cannot send while on a call if I have typed more than one sentence. Small messages send fine.

[Prafeston]

Jesus...you guys are talking and texting at the same time...intense. Please tell me you don't do this while driving.

[uberspeed]

SMS we can send/receive while in a call with CDMA(8330). Things that use data like email we cannot.

8830 and 8330 on VZW that seems consistent with my experience. MMS, BBM, browsing web are a no go while on a call.
I thought that was supposed to be one of the advantages of 3G, simultaneous data transmissions.

[PinkBerryPrincess]

*~*I thought I was the only one with that problem. It actually works most of the time, but there are those times when I get that *ugly* red "x" next to the little envelope...then I get all pissy & end the convo so I can send the text, & call the person right back!! It really is a hassle, but it doesn't happen that often...Are there any solutions yet??*~*

[brothamoveson]

If you are gsm you should no problems.

[pegb856]

*~*I thought I was the only one with that problem. It actually works most of the time, but there are those times when I get that *ugly* red "x" next to the little envelope...then I get all pissy & end the convo so I can send the text, & call the person right back!! It really is a hassle, but it doesn't happen that often...Are there any solutions yet??*~*

I'm glad I'm not the only one that does that, however I am finding if I make it a very short message it will usually send immediately.

[NamweN000]

I think it's just too much for the device to handle while in-call. CDMA can be, at times, less than reliable. However, I am experiencing same issue. I think it is possible on TDMA/GSM, though.