For those of us who really don't like SMS in Hangouts for whatever reason, what SMS app are you using and what is one of the best features on it?
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Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.
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Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.
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Yeah. I've tired them and feel too bloated. Something minimal with a couple of keybuseful features is what I'm after.
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Sliding Messaging Pro has been my go to SMS app for KitKat, feels like it belongs on the OS.
Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
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Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
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But I can't use it as standard app?!
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But I can't use it as standard app?!
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What do you mean?
It should work as a default sms app.
(My Nexus 5 should be here any minute so I can't test it with it, but on my HTC One it did)
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But I can't use it as standard app?!
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It needs to be updated to 4.4 which they said is in the works.
Source: https://twitter.com/TextraSMS/status/397218859108663296
ChompSms is the best. Fast and sleek
Quick Compose
Quick reply
Delayed sending
Schedule sms
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Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?
That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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powernexus4 said:
That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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I'm not actually sure if it will work. It might not be compatible with 4.4 or it might be glitchy. In any case it would prob be best to just stick to hangouts. Not sure though. Anyone have any input if this will work?
8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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not mentioned yet so I'll recommend it - sliding messaging... you do have to pay for it but it's very unique and quite a nice app
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I've installed 8SMS, set it to Standalone Mode and disabled Hangouts in Settings/Apps.
Strangely, under Settings/Wireless & networks/Default SMS, 8SMS doesn't show up. I'll be asking someone to text me soon to test that everything is working as it should be. I'll report back.
Edit: Running in Standalone mode didn't work but as soon as i deselected it i could receive SMS. Unfortunately sent messages aren't being received so i'm going back to using Hangouts for now.
I had no idea that Textra and 8sms existed until now (and I've been doing the Android thing since donut). I've been using Hangouts or the CM app, but for non rooted phones I could never find a messaging app I liked. These are beautiful and I'll be putting one on friends' phones to replace the (usually) lacking SMS stock apps.
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I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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Disa looks promising! Hope to see it available to all on the Play Store soon. :good:
PsychDrummer said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?
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I'm really hoping the CM stock messaging app can be ported to KitKat. I've never understood the issue people have with it. It looks great, and it functions well.
ballaz said:
8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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Didnt know about this, installed it on my GNEX undtil I get the N5 and so far it's great !!
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Just wondering.. How difficult would it be to incorporate the swipe right to call/swipe left to text feature from TW roms to CM10/AOKP? Please don't kill me for asking, I'm just curious.
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Have to admit this was one of the best features of TouchWiz
I knew I wasn't the only one who missed this from TW roms
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mbrian27 said:
I knew I wasn't the only one who missed this from TW roms
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I know sky-jellybean incorporates a lot of tw parts but its cm10-based so idk if this feature is there or not. Could check it out if you'd like.
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I know sky-jellybean incorporates a lot of tw parts but its cm10-based so idk if this feature is there or not. Could check it out if you'd like.
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Its not there
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I knew I wasn't the only one who missed that feature. I've look everywhere for a hint of it being ported. I think you would have to port contacts, messaging, and dialer for it. Sounds difficult!
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Or just use exdialer, which has the feature...
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Or just use exdialer, which has the feature...
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You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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I agree that I mainly utilized it from the messaging app. And yea I do miss that feature.
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Jhong209 said:
You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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I agree that I mainly utilized it from the messaging app. And yea I do miss that feature.
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Huh? U guys must've missed a setting, because I have exdialer and from both the call log and contacts page I can swipe left/right to call and text
As for.messaging, exdialer doesn't have a messaging app component, so up until recently I've been using gosms. I have since found the cm10 theme Xperia s 2.0 which makes the stock sms app look AMAZING and have been using that
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Huh? U guys must've missed a setting, because I have exdialer and from both the call log and contacts page I can swipe left/right to call and text
As for.messaging, exdialer doesn't have a messaging app component, so up until recently I've been using gosms. I have since found the cm10 theme Xperia s 2.0 which makes the stock sms app look AMAZING and have been using that
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I meant the contacts app. Not the contacts within exdialer. I flashed embryo and had it for a couple days. I'm stuck between aokp because of the rezound mod or embryo for the swipe feature.
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I meant the contacts app. Not the contacts within exdialer. I flashed embryo and had it for a couple days. I'm stuck between aokp because of the rezound mod or embryo for the swipe feature.
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Lol and becuz I'm so used to the swipe feature in stock I use exdialer AS my contacts app. Not trying to force it down ur throat just giving alternatives.
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Lol and becuz I'm so used to the swipe feature in stock I use exdialer AS my contacts app. Not trying to force it down ur throat just giving alternatives.
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I tried using exdialer for a day, it just didn't feel right for me. Though I will keep an eye on it just it case the developers develop a similar messaging app. As of now I'm on embryo because my earphones broke.
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I think this belongs here under apps but does anybody know of a quality emoji keyboard? I'm running aokp and now that I can see them I would like to use them also. So far the only one I have really found is multi ling keyboard and I don't really like it much.
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jo_blow421 said:
I think this belongs here under apps but does anybody know of a quality emoji keyboard? I'm running aokp and now that I can see them I would like to use them also. So far the only one I have really found is multi ling keyboard and I don't really like it much.
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Not built in the keyboard, but GoSMS offers emojis.
I use it without problems (Except for the new ones iOS just got with their last update)
jo_blow421 said:
I think this belongs here under apps but does anybody know of a quality emoji keyboard? I'm running aokp and now that I can see them I would like to use them also. So far the only one I have really found is multi ling keyboard and I don't really like it much.
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If u want them in SMS get chomp SMS from play store also the emoji add on has newest iOS emojis and quick reply
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If u want them in SMS get chomp SMS from play store also the emoji add on has newest iOS emojis and quick reply
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I'd mainly like them for twitter. I did like how aokp jb had an add emoji option in the options menu for messaging though.
simple question:
i want to change sms app, i tryed handcent, chompsms, pansi, and using gosms for a long time but i dont need the cuteness o skin or anytingh useless... i need only a stock, fastest,lightest sms app that don't crash if i have more than 1000sms... (something like show last 100sms)
DarkAngel00 said:
simple question:
i want to change sms app, i tryed handcent, chompsms, pansi, and using gosms for a long time but i dont need the cuteness o skin or anytingh useless... i need only a stock, fastest,lightest sms app that don't crash if i have more than 1000sms... (something like show last 100sms)
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Try this. Fairly new but every update gets better & better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...saging&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
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skratch1702 said:
Try this. Fairly new but every update gets better & better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...saging&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
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Thankyou skratch I really liked this app,
Other than stock,
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it's for 4.0 or higher i'm on 2.3.7 i have a desire the world is cruel )
but i', found a guide for modify mms.apk ... modified all things and the stock app run better (finally i've found why sms split count 70-80 char instead 160) and like i want only 1 thingh miss.. limit conversation to show last 100sms whitout deleting them... or my gf conversation (8000+ sms) fc the app...
there is a way to do this?
That's the only thing I miss from my iphone was not having to deal with character limits what app will give me this? Do any have a setting so the iphone thinks it's coming from another imesage account so I can still text all of the other folks I haven't been able to convert to android?
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skratch1702 said:
Try this. Fairly new but every update gets better & better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...saging&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
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works for me tnx a lot man
Can you share the link on how to modified mms.apk. tnx
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Like the app
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Are there any text messaging apps with a quick reply feature like in stock that I don't need root to install? I have an HTC One and came from a Galaxy Nexus and miss that feature so much. I've tried some other apps, but nothing seems to have the ability to swipe down on a notification in the notification bar and reply like that without having to go into the app. The closest I've seen is the constant notification quick message thing in Handcent.
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Are there any text messaging apps with a quick reply feature like in stock that I don't need root to install? I have an HTC One and came from a Galaxy Nexus and miss that feature so much. I've tried some other apps, but nothing seems to have the ability to swipe down on a notification in the notification bar and reply like that without having to go into the app. The closest I've seen is the constant notification quick message thing in Handcent.
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8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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Ahhhhh Exactly what I was looking for - I owe you a beer. Thank you very much!!!
Textra is also awesome. Love it. Very feature rich for a free app. And always new enhancements coming most weeks.
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SMS Popup has always worked well for me.
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8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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I just ran across this thread since I've been looking for an alt texting app. This looks great. Thanks for posting the suggestion.
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I just ran across this thread since I've been looking for an alt texting app. This looks great. Thanks for posting the suggestion.
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No doubt guys. Dev is awesome and open to suggestions! Hopefully themeing abilities and other new features will be coming soon!
I have been using 8sms too. Love it!!!
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Another vote for Textra
I was wondering if anyone found a good messaging app that worked with Halo. So far hangouts is the only one that works reliably for me. AOSP messaging works until I click a contact thread and it switches into the full app. Textra and 8sms open the full app when I try to open them through halo. Oddly enough other messaging programs like kik work fine. Is this just the state of halo on kitkat roms, or something that app developers need to change? Thanks for any help.
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Halo is a recent port to KitKat since pa hasn't implemented their official halo yet. Operability should get better as development continues.
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Might check out this little app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.halopop
@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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Yea, pretty cool idea. I didn't end up using it very much because I prefer the banner notifications that are an option with the app: LockerPro Lockscreen as they are less intrusive for every day use.