Adds an embedded player within Gmail™ messages containing voicemail audio files in the WAV format (e.g. Vonage™ voicemails).

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Version
1.8.2
Update
October 2, 2013
Size
143KiB
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Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
1.64019 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://mail.google.com/*
Https://mail.google.com/*
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WAV Player for Gmail™ Extension

October 2 2013: New Release! Version 1.8.2

*UPDATE* Latest release attempts to fix reported issues of player not appearing. Please verify if this works for you!

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "lib/bootstrap.js" ], "matches": [ "http://mail.google.com/*", "https://mail.google.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "description": "Adds an embedded player within Gmail\\u2122 messages containing voicemail audio files in the WAV format (e.g. Vonage\\u2122 voicemails).", "icons": { "128": "icons/128-icon.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "WAV Player for Gmail\\u2122", "permissions": [ "http://mail.google.com/*", "https://mail.google.com/*" ], "version": "1.8.2", "web_accessible_resources": [ "lib/bootstrap.js", "lib/gmailr.js", "lib/init.js", "lib/jquery.1.4.2.js", "lib/jquery.ba-bbq.js", "lib/lab.js", "main.css", "main.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install WAV Player for Gmail™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install WAV Player for Gmail™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install WAV Player for Gmail™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WAV Player for Gmail™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download WAV Player for Gmail™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WAV Player for Gmail™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the WAV Player for Gmail™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WAV Player for Gmail™ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download WAV Player for Gmail™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install WAV Player for Gmail™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension file

Select and download the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your WAV Player for Gmail™ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the WAV Player for Gmail™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install WAV Player for Gmail™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Gökhan ÇAKMAK (Micropsoft) (ID: 000000d2f51868ab) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/17/2023 Doesnt work

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John M. Adams (ID: 0000009bdcb99bd1) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/28/2022 Does not work as of late 2022. It appears the last update to restore function was 2013, and should be removed as "out of date". Would be great functionality if someone else wants to take on the idea.

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Véronique Bayssette (ID: 000000b659ba1d6f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2022 ne fonctionne pas sous windows10, chrome Version 99.0.4844.84 doesn't work for windows10, chrome Version 99.0.4844.84

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Jake Cornett (ID: 000000b1566dc06c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/10/2021 Doesn't seem to work at all.

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ReRack Portland (ID: 000000461867185b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/01/2021 Seems to be no longer supported in Gmail.