HTC Messaging is a nice application and I have had none of the speed or sending issues others have had with it. However, to say it looks drab gives it more credit than it deserves, just plain grays all over with the sent and received messages in conversation view looking identical.
I have asked this before but has anyone tried to change the look, for example changing the sent and received boxes to different colours? People theme and change the look of Manila all the time so surely it wouldn't be that difficult.
maybe!
In first place, I have make some changes in to the HTC sms tab, but with respect for his look!
You can always take a look at it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6366821#post6366821
If you want something more/else you can say it.
I promise nothing, but you never know!
Thanks but I don't even have the messaging tab turned on. What I'm referring to is the application itself.
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I have tried to search for this, but i think because my wording is weird it doesn't show up.
I want to know if i can change the color of the bubble notifications that you get with a new text message or email arrives, the ones on the bottom curtain. and if i can, how would i go about doing so.
i know its possible as in hte fuzeberry theme theyre blue
id like to know how as well
Yes thats the only way to do it so far, i would like to know how to do it without changing the theme
maybe..just maybe if u guys did an actual search..ud get some answers..
its like a mtg of the noobs in here..
start flicking thru the pages here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=436867
u can thank me later!
Late,
Jstar
don't be a ****, a post with the correct thread would have sufficed, i found many threads with the word "bubbles", but none of them had the answer.
You can try Today Scheme Changer, although I don't know first hand if it works on the Fuze. It worked great on the Tilt though.
I am new to WM and I love all of the customization that can be done. I am looking at a few different apps to run along with SPB Shell and I can't decide what to do. I have three apps I am looking into all with pros and cons. If anyone can help point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks!
Phone Extension
The main thing I like about this app is the fact that it has a dialer. Dialers seem to be few and far between on the Omnia (WQVGA). Everything else here is good but doesn't really jump out and grab me like the other two. When scrolling through the contacts it tends to get jumpy somtimes.
PocketCM
I love this app (especially with the htctoucher gloss theme) but it is missing two key components: a dialer and a call log (I know you can look at it along with sms, but I would like a separate one). My favorite part has to be the SMS feature. It looks so professional and I love the text bubbles. It does have a tendency to jump around and not run as smooth as the Resco Contact though. With a dialer and a call log I would definitely go with this (if I could get it to run a little smoother that would be better too). I saw that Htctoucher has a gloss dialer that goes well with the contact manager but it doesn't work in WQVGA.
Resco Contact Manager
This program runs the best of the three but I would like for it to be skinable or at least have another color option. It definitely runs the smoothest of the three, but it also is missing a dialer. I like how it has a threaded read of your text messages but I wish it had one that functioned more like PocketCM's. One that had the look with the text bubbles, and one that allowed you to type right at the bottom of the screen while still seeing the other messages. This program does run with two flaws though. The phonepad doesn't stay up when I hit the button sometimes and the taskbar displays at the top over the program.
In all I am looking for an SMS app that looks like the one in PocketCM, very professional and lets me type while seeing my old messages (I tried out SmileySMS but it's not nearly the same). If possible I would like that to be integrated into a contact manager with pictures in the contact list and a call log to show all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. And finally a dialer that goes along with the other two. Oh and if you could get all of that to run smoothly together that would be amazing.
Thanks!
(I am know I am being picky, but I figure I would see what thoughts others had. Thanks in advance!)
Recently, I've made this for quite some time but didn't release it to the public because it was buggy. (Though, I think someone released it)
Today I finally found some time to fix it so I can share with you guys. I'll let the community help each other out if there's problems.
As usual, code is in github. Cyanogen has grabbed *some* of the codes so it'll be in the next CM.. hopefully.
Changelog
[30-03-10] DOWNLOAD HERE
- Added White to Black gradient (and now the color wheel looks awful )
- Hence, now having 3 extra colors White, Gray, Black
[29-03-10] DOWNLOAD HERE
- Fixed alignment errors for alternate view
- Quite latest changes from CM repo
- early implementation of Font color picker!*** Press the center of the color picker to confirm the color (No white or black color)
[18-03-10] DOWNLOAD HERE
- Black Background option
- Font Size option
- Hide Names option
- Alternate Message Layout option
- When using LatinIME, show Enter button instead of the '' button
Thanks! Downloading this now.
Fan of your work you know I have to try.
Confirmed
Works well. Thank you!
I like it, but for some reason the text of my messages shows up as Dark Grey on the Black BG, which is unreadable. Any way to fix this?
any chance of screenshots?
Really love the way it is looking. Nice and smooth. Black background is sleek, alternative layout is great to see in the stock app. The only thing (which is very small and doesn't bother me really) is with the black background enabled, would it be possible to have an option to set the visibility (right now, it is kind of dark, more so when the screen is dimmer) of my text.
Thank you very much for all the hard work you put into all your mods. It is a great improvement over the original Mms.apk.
It is already in the new CM.
Works great.
looks real nice...any chance of adding an option for mass texting? dunno if it's possible but that'd be great.
AbsoluteDesignz said:
looks real nice...any chance of adding an option for mass texting? dunno if it's possible but that'd be great.
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Can't you already send text to more than one person at a time?
i think all you have to do is tap on new message and add the name or numbers to the senders list
chronzz said:
Can't you already send text to more than one person at a time?
i think all you have to do is tap on new message and add the name or numbers to the senders list
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yea but I meant like ChompSMS allows. Gives you a checklist of all your contacts to easier send a mass text.
SMS delivery reports
There is a problem with the delivery reports for SMS on this version which is released in CM5.05. Sometimes the envelope does not show up at all even though "delivery reports" is checked for SMS.
what he said
alishankiti said:
There is a problem with the delivery reports for SMS on this version which is released in CM5.05. Sometimes the envelope does not show up at all even though "delivery reports" is checked for SMS.
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this is exactly what i was about to bring up haha, arctu does your mod fix this or is it the same as cm 5.0.5 ?
my mod was the caused of the bug. haha. CM uses partial of my code. i'm working on fixing it + CM mms.apk latest patches.
Since you seem to know quite a bit about the MMS backend, could you somehow incorporate something for At&t users? Our MMS send limit is capped at 600k I believe, so whenever we send a MMS, the image needs to be resized or compressed to be below the 600k limit.
As of now, C's ROM doesn't do this, so if we try to send a 1Mb image, it just sits there and never goes.
I'm not sure if this is something set within the MMS.apk file or somewhere else.
Thanks!
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Wow great job Arctu! SO MUCH POTENTIAL HERE GUYS! Maybe change the background to different colors? change the font to different types of fonts? This way we would have a nice "stock" sms app. We wouln't need all these "ads" supported third sms apps! (chomp sms) lol
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Since you seem to know quite a bit about the MMS backend, could you somehow incorporate something for At&t users? Our MMS send limit is capped at 600k I believe, so whenever we send a MMS, the image needs to be resized or compressed to be below the 600k limit.
As of now, C's ROM doesn't do this, so if we try to send a 1Mb image, it just sits there and never goes.
I'm not sure if this is something set within the MMS.apk file or somewhere else.
Thanks!
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+1 on this. Some sort of customizable size would be ideal.
Possible bug - not checking file size at all!
I believe I found the reason why the Mms.apk in Cyanogen's mod is not resizing the images. I wish I had the programming knowledge to fix it, but I don't.
In packages/apps/Mms/src/com.android.mms.model/ImageModel.java
The class on line 125 checkContentResriction checks for image content type and image resolution but not image size.
Upon further investigation there is checkMessageSize(int messageSize, int increaseSize, ContentResolver resolver) in the CarrierContentRestriction class.
The code is there to handle the exception thrown by this function, but I do not know how to create the ContentResolver to add the lines to the check.
Maybe someone with more programming prowess than I can fix it so we can start sending MMS messages again.
[edit] Think I figured it out, compiling it all now. Anyone know how to just compile the Mms.apk and not the entire thing, kernal, apps, etc...? [/edit]
make Mms
Hope you succeed and share the code.
Did not work. I'll toy with it some more tonight and/or later this week. Hopefully I can figure this out. I am positive it has something to do with the fact that the checkFileSize is not included.
I was trying to find an app for my mytouch that is the same as make it mine for the iphone where it will change my lock screen from Tmobile to whatever I type in... anyone seen a program like this?
Sounds Cool
This sounds cool, that would be awsome if someone could make an app to do that
Also interested.....
Any news?
Google "Pulldown Editor 1.1 for Motorola Droid" and the first result will be what you are looking for. I'd post the link directly but my account isn't verified.
The app will change the banner in the pulldown shade as well as the name on the lockscreen, but there is a 16 character limit.
If your rooted I don't see why you couldn't do it yourself. If it's a pic file buff up on photoshop skills, if it's text It shouldn't be that hard to find the right value. However a GUI to do this would be convenient. I get sick of pushing files 24/7 especially after i update my rom
Well if someone knows a way to do that it would be great.
My carrier had the brilliant idea to name itself "Cytamobile-Vodafone CytaVoda". As you can see this takes up the whole screen. In my HTC Desire it causes the call timer and info to fall off screen so you can't see if the call was connected and how long the call took. You just see the carrier name.
Hello
Since sensation has high resolutions screen contact number fonts in contact list is very small. It is very difficult to read after 40 years of age
This is one of the basic function of this device. It is very difficult to see without to magnifier. Pinch to zoom works elsewhere but not here.
Could you tell me a way to see text in contacs program without carrying magnifier in my pocket
Thanks
Have you tried installing a different font?
Maybe you need to change you glassess. My common sense saying you are wearing glasses
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App
It looks like htc has forgatten to announce that People over 40 needs to buy glasses together with sensation even if they dont need normally
System font shange affects many things. It changes design completely I think
That is why I am looking for another solution
HTC keeps forgetting that not everyone has perfect eyesight, I have trouble reading many HTC applications and widgets. Most annoying to me was/is* the Calendar app: Appointment details usually span less than 35% of the screen, and you can't zoom in. Contacts are also an issue, but I usually tap phone and start typing the name on the numeric keypad, I keep typing until one name is left, which I then tap to call / send message / ..
I am happy with the SMS Application and Mail application though - pinch-to-zoom works on both now (Previously it would only work on Mail I believe).
*: I use Simple Calendar Widget by Alex Gavrishev, which is fully customizable.
you forgot incoming calls as well ...
font is just wayyyyyy too small !!! HTC expects all of my contacts to have PICTURES
awesam said:
you forgot incoming calls as well ...
font is just wayyyyyy too small !!! HTC expects all of my contacts to have PICTURES
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Yes, You absoultely right
For example, When driving, or doing something else It is impossible to see phone numbers during incoming calls
This is a phone and We should see contact names and phone number easily and clearly. This is highest priority I think
fifdfifd said:
Hello
Since sensation has high resolutions screen contact number fonts in contact list is very small. It is very difficult to read after 40 years of age
This is one of the basic function of this device. It is very difficult to see without to magnifier. Pinch to zoom works elsewhere but not here.
Could you tell me a way to see text in contacs program without carrying magnifier in my pocket
Thanks
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Has anyone tried editing the build.prop to change the lcd density to a higher number, I have decreased it to make everything look smaller, it only rewins the lockscreen when I do that, I haven't tired making everything bigger by increasing the number.. anyone want to be a guinea pig?