Related
I would like to replace Hero's sms messaging with the sms messaging app in Htc magic rom. Any way to adb the app or is it impossible? Would appreciate advice on how to do it. Thank you~!
HI Everyone,
i am so new to the andriod system, and coming from my nokia my life is rather difficult atm. I am after 2 things 1 x when i recive an sms i always have to drag the the notification bar down to get the sms, is there an app that when i get an sms or miss a call it syncs with my led notification and pops up on my screen so i just need to tap it away i go to see the missed call or sms?
and 2 is there an app to replace that stupid mediascape ? so i can view my galleries of movies and pictures better ? that mediascape is so crappy it drives me up the wall.
i have unbrabded X10a
firmware 1.6 Build number R2BA026 rooted phone that i managed to do yesterday. thanks for the help in advanced.
For your sms try downloading handcent sms from the market.
I haven't found a gallery app that gives me photos AND videos but if you wanted something better looking for photos try just pictures app also from the market.
Angie
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
HI thanks for the relply angie i will look into those apps.
I am ok with the mediascape, with the upgrade of Android 2.1, the speed for the mediascape should be improved.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
wrk13s said:
HI Everyone,
i am so new to the andriod system, and coming from my nokia my life is rather difficult atm. I am after 2 things 1 x when i recive an sms i always have to drag the the notification bar down to get the sms, is there an app that when i get an sms or miss a call it syncs with my led notification and pops up on my screen so i just need to tap it away i go to see the missed call or sms?
and 2 is there an app to replace that stupid mediascape ? so i can view my galleries of movies and pictures better ? that mediascape is so crappy it drives me up the wall.
i have unbrabded X10a
firmware 1.6 Build number R2BA026 rooted phone that i managed to do yesterday. thanks for the help in advanced.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you don't want to install an entire sms program like handcent you can download sms popup from the market. You'll still use the default sms app(which i think is pretty nice) but it will give you a popup that you can reply/close/delete directly from.
yeahyeahyeah1981 said:
If you don't want to install an entire sms program like handcent you can download sms popup from the market. You'll still use the default sms app(which i think is pretty nice) but it will give you a popup that you can reply/close/delete directly from.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh that is perfect that is what i want. i will look into that one. thanks heaps.
btw when is the new release of 2.1 coming out?
What are the best SMS apps, of any variety and quickly why?
such as for backing up sms, using sms in general, etc.
I have heard of handcent and chompSMS so far as two good ones for overall SMS use.
If the app costs $, be sure to say so!
Current Result: GoSMS
Go sms.
Its new and popular.
Really light
Backs up sms
Can turn its whole system off(silent) when i want to use something else.
Yeah I really like GO SMS. you should try them all if you can because each has its strengths but my fave is GO.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
I've tried a couple of them myself and I must say GoSMS is the best!
I've tried chompSMS, Handcent, and GO SMS (in that order)...I used each for about 1-2 weeks until they irritated me. I have stuck with GO SMS and I'm not looking back. For backing up sms I only use SMS Backup and Restore.
lnkn said:
I've tried chompSMS, Handcent, and GO SMS (in that order)...I used each for about 1-2 weeks until they irritated me. I have stuck with GO SMS and I'm not looking back. For backing up sms I only use SMS Backup and Restore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much for the info. SMS Backupa nd Restore is a godsend!
I agree with everyone else, Go is my favorite messaging app if I'm not using the stock app.
I like GoSMS too.. but now that Handcent has emoji support, I'm switching back to HandcentSMS cos' I can send and receive smiley icons to/from my wife (who's using an iPhone).
I think it really depends on your need..
I recommend GO SMS... =)
The only problem is the Go sms icon, its hideous!
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
I'm also going to go with GO SMS. It has the functionality of pretty much every other popular sms app, and it seems to get an update every week.
I use Go SMS.
And for backup I use both SMS Backup and Restore and SMS Backup+ that lets you archive your SMS in Gmail.
Handcent. Nothing is more customizable. And to me, that's the heart of Android. Also, the devs are great, constantly adding features. Its been very reliable for me. It others online features for back up.
Sent from my HTC Vision using a last second field goal!
GoSMS.. I've used them all w/ Handcent being the longest but once I tried GoSMS, I haven't wanted to try anything else.
Omnichron said:
Thank you so much for the info. SMS Backupa nd Restore is a godsend!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Amen to that. I tried the GO SMS built in backup and it messed up my sms order, missed many others. Good thing I had another backup via Backup and Restore.
fakenjones said:
The only problem is the Go sms icon, its hideous!
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're using a custom launcher, don't drag and drop to the Home screen. Instead long press on home screen to get the menu, then click shortcut, select application and you can have an option to change icon (by clicking on the icon) during the rename stage before finalizing by clicking done. This was for Launcher Pro BTW. Hope that helps.
I love GoSms
GOsms... lighter/ great sms app alternative.. beenHandcent user before.
My top:
#1 Handcent SMS
#2 Go SMS
The only problem with Go SMS is that it need the standard massaging apk to work. Sounds maybe weird, but why do I need two loading apps (one in background) on incoming sms? This takes memory. Not much, but for me - xperia e10i - it's kinda problem.
Handcent in the other hand use the stock massaging app only in case of mms in/out.
Handcent is slower, thats for sure, maybe not much, but you can tell why using it.
Go SMS got mega support from the devs - very often updates, and thats a great deal.
For now, like at the top of the post - first place Handcent, and second Go SMS - for me ofc
Go over Handcent
I prefer Go having used both.
One issue I have is I so far have been unable to stop the integrated text app from collecting and alerting me about new texts.
Am I being a donkey?
Tom
Anyone here can recommend a non-laggy sms replacement app for the note's default one? GoSMS Pro is good, but it's laggy, and i rather some more feedback from the forum here regarding other apps before i go and try them, namely handcent, chompsms, etc..
your input is appreciated. thanks!
jeremy.chan said:
Anyone here can recommend a non-laggy sms replacement app for the note's default one? GoSMS Pro is good, but it's laggy, and i rather some more feedback from the forum here regarding other apps before i go and try them, namely handcent, chompsms, etc..
your input is appreciated. thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've used Handcent before, but my current favorite is Go SMS Pro.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms
If only we could use the stock CM7 SMS App (and dialer, for that matter)! Tried installing it, it starts but FCs when clicking Compose.
Pete
Basically I used ChompSMS and Go SMS Pro. ChompSMS is for the quick reply window which I prefer to hide the text until I press Show and Go SMS is for Private Contacts which I did not want it to show at all in any of the SMS applications.
Handcent is really good with different theme to choose from and have a widget also
Don't forget about jaxtrsms. It let's you send free sms's...
GO Sms is a good choice! Love using it
The OP already said he tried GO but was laggy... and it is very laggy. I'd like to know of something similar too but will actually run well?
BigsyBiggins said:
The OP already said he tried GO but was laggy... and it is very laggy. I'd like to know of something similar too but will actually run well?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't notice that! Actually, another 'choice' that is super fast would be the Go Widget that comes with Go Launcher. It isn't a full-fledged SMS app, but rather a Messages widget that you can add to a homescreen. Since I started using it, I rarely use the actual messaging app on the system. You can view and reply to messages directly from the widget through a popup window. I think the only time it uses your messaging app is when sending a "new message". It is easily the fastest messaging solution out there.
I use metro messanging beta and it is smoth like hell ;-) although it looks like messanging app on windows phone 7. If u like the look try it. I love it
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
GoSMS is good but the the current update (v4) is a huge letdown... Lots of Bugs (themeing and color customization), no lite mode, a lil laggy... im still using the v3.72...
Thanks all. I Am trying Handcent now, and nt as friendly when coming to individual sms tones, and especially when there's no options for group sms tones
Might have to try the others listed here.. Completely uninstalled gosms even the new version is still laggy compared to Handcent
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
I was used to hide unwanted sms by hide sms and calls apps, but none of them works in 4.4+, probably because of high priority of hangouts.
It wont work even when I change default SMS app to 8sms, handscent SMS, etc...
Incoming SMS still appears in default SMS app and is not hidden.
Any solution please?
lvachala said:
I was used to hide unwanted sms by hide sms and calls apps, but none of them works in 4.4+, probably because of high priority of hangouts.
It wont work even when I change default SMS app to 8sms, handscent SMS, etc...
Incoming SMS still appears in default SMS app and is not hidden.
Any solution please?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could freeze all SMS apps except for the one you want to use.
Sent from my Nexus 5
PhilipTD said:
You could freeze all SMS apps except for the one you want to use.
Sent from my Nexus 5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea, but I want to use one default sms app for standart sms. And for SMS from people I want to hide I need to use for example https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.sms
This app allows me hide SMS and Calls from just exact people I want to. But problem is, that SMS which shoud be hidden is still shown also in the default SMS app.
PhilipTD said:
You could freeze all SMS apps except for the one you want to use.
Sent from my Nexus 5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How to freeze it, what do you mean? Ill try it.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
lvachala said:
How to freeze it, what do you mean? Ill try it.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With Titanium Backup.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
Sent from my Nexus 5
PhilipTD said:
With Titanium Backup.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
Sent from my Nexus 5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I bought Titanium backup pro, but it allways crash down. No idea why. Clean 4.4.2 only rooted and unlocked bootloader. I need to first realize whats wrong with TB. Thanks for a tip anyway.
lvachala said:
Well, I bought Titanium backup pro, but it allways crash down. No idea why. Clean 4.4.2 only rooted and unlocked bootloader. I need to first realize whats wrong with TB. Thanks for a tip anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wipe data of Titanium in settings, delete Titanium folders, uninstall/reinstall. If that doesn't work, try fixing permissions and wiping cache and dalvik. Sorry you're having trouble.
Sent from my Nexus 5
lvachala said:
Well, I bought Titanium backup pro, but it allways crash down. No idea why. Clean 4.4.2 only rooted and unlocked bootloader. I need to first realize whats wrong with TB. Thanks for a tip anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, thanks to you I've solved the Titanium backup issue, now it works well. Again, many many thanks. But now I can't fond where to freeze any App to try stop the Hangouts priority.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
lvachala said:
Ok, thanks to you I've solved the Titanium backup issue, now it works well. Again, many many thanks. But now I can't fond where to freeze any App to try stop the Hangouts priority.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Click on backup tab. Click the app. Hit freeze. Little screen record here.
http://goo.gl/AZOjUh
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 2
frigidazzi said:
Click on backup tab. Click the app. Hit freeze. Little screen record here.
http://goo.gl/AZOjUh
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So finally I solved this issue...maybe it helps someone.
Hide it pro and most of other apps dont work, they dont hide SMS of choosen people, because of SMS high priority in 4.4+ Android.
So doesnt metter if you freeze Hangouts or not. Any other SMS app you will install will show SMS which should be hidden.
Solution:
1 - Forbid the Hangouts to send SMS
2 - Install Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.privatespacefree&hl=cs
3 - Replace default SMS sender by Messaging Classic - 4.4 Kitkat https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.message
Now SMS hiding by "Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text" app is working.
For now its the only one solution and the only working SMS hide app I found. I tried many of them, but only this one works.
If youll find any better, let me know - this one is far away from SMS hiding app I was used to use.
Hide Pictures - Hide It Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=cs and SMS and Call Blocker Plugin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.sms
lvachala said:
So finally I solved this issue...maybe it helps someone.
Hide it pro and most of other apps dont work, they dont hide SMS of choosen people, because of SMS high priority in 4.4+ Android.
So doesnt metter if you freeze Hangouts or not. Any other SMS app you will install will show SMS which should be hidden.
Solution:
1 - Forbid the Hangouts to send SMS
2 - Install Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.privatespacefree&hl=cs
3 - Replace default SMS sender by Messaging Classic - 4.4 Kitkat https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.message
Now SMS hiding by "Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text" app is working.
For now its the only one solution and the only working SMS hide app I found. I tried many of them, but only this one works.
If youll find any better, let me know - this one is far away from SMS hiding app I was used to use.
Hide Pictures - Hide It Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=cs and SMS and Call Blocker Plugin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.sms
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this! I was looking for one for the last two weeks as well. I was happily using Hide It Pro in my Galaxy Nexus before but now in my Nexus 5 it got screwed up. I hope the developer updates that app soon.
In the last week I was using an app called Private Place - there was no need to change the default SMS app (it was Hangouts). It worked pretty well. But the trial ended today (a week) and the Pro version costs $7 - which I might consider after checking out Hide SMS & Contact app you posted (the Pro version of that is cheaper at $3.6; but I couldn't yet find the limitations in the free app).
Do keep posting about any new apps you can find.
lvachala said:
So finally I solved this issue...maybe it helps someone.
Hide it pro and most of other apps dont work, they dont hide SMS of choosen people, because of SMS high priority in 4.4+ Android.
So doesnt metter if you freeze Hangouts or not. Any other SMS app you will install will show SMS which should be hidden.
Solution:
1 - Forbid the Hangouts to send SMS
2 - Install Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.privatespacefree&hl=cs
3 - Replace default SMS sender by Messaging Classic - 4.4 Kitkat https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.message
Now SMS hiding by "Hide SMS&Contact -Private Text" app is working.
For now its the only one solution and the only working SMS hide app I found. I tried many of them, but only this one works.
If youll find any better, let me know - this one is far away from SMS hiding app I was used to use.
Hide Pictures - Hide It Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=cs and SMS and Call Blocker Plugin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.sms
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Weird, this finally worked for me after trying all sorts of different apps. Any reason why this works but gosms doesn't?
Sent from my i337 on Roids using xda premium
Goliath27 said:
Weird, this finally worked for me after trying all sorts of different apps. Any reason why this works but gosms doesn't?
Sent from my i337 on Roids using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It still doesnt work for me!!! WHat am I doing wrong?!
Su_Tweetz said:
Thanks for this! I was looking for one for the last two weeks as well. I was happily using Hide It Pro in my Galaxy Nexus before but now in my Nexus 5 it got screwed up. I hope the developer updates that app soon.
In the last week I was using an app called Private Place - there was no need to change the default SMS app (it was Hangouts). It worked pretty well. But the trial ended today (a week) and the Pro version costs $7 - which I might consider after checking out Hide SMS & Contact app you posted (the Pro version of that is cheaper at $3.6; but I couldn't yet find the limitations in the free app).
Do keep posting about any new apps you can find.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So the Private Place app works with KitKat and the Hangouts app, do MMS work? I've been using Messaging Classic and Private Space Pro, but I think its keeping me from receiving and sending MMS.
emg75189 said:
So the Private Place app works with KitKat and the Hangouts app, do MMS work? I've been using Messaging Classic and Private Space Pro, but I think its keeping me from receiving and sending MMS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No MMS does not work. It doesnt download the images it just blocks them from the standard SMS app
big thanx for help
thanx dude, helped me big time... saved my ass more or less ...