https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...k.apkextractor
that program worked as advertised and I was able to put google voice on my tablet and send text/sms messages.
just downloaded it to my OV and used that program to extract the APK file, giddy with joy.
it has crashed a few time when I click wrong and it tried to make a call, oops but I expected that, so far texting is flawless.
eaily back up all your paid apps.