Only hangouts sends MMS. - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ive tried several 3rd party text apps and it's hit or miss if they are able to send a MMS. I'm on t-mobile and only hangouts consistently sends a pic to anyone when I try. Does anyone have advice?
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Native MMS app from several Roms work nicely.
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Jiibus said:
Ive tried several 3rd party text apps and it's hit or miss if they are able to send a MMS. I'm on t-mobile and only hangouts consistently sends a pic to anyone when I try. Does anyone have advice?
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You can try some of them that have work for me in the past.
1) try the mms.apk I posted under my reply in this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633059
2) try the attached mms.apk, highly customizable and worked well for me sending pics.
3) try textra from the play store, minimal and works very well

Are you using any ad block apps. I know that ad block plus(I think) temporarily disables MMS for whatever reason on some Roms. I know it sounds crazy lol
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Thanks I'll try the apk. And I'm using minmin to disable ads, a Xposed module.
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Jiibus said:
Thanks I'll try the apk. And I'm using minmin to disable ads, a Xposed module.
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I use AdBlock only to disable, seems to work fine and all MMS come through. Try disable the Xposed adblock, try the apk(s), and see if issue persists. If not, redo the Xposed and see if it still works. If then so, you're fine if you like the MMS.apk. Good luck.

I am unable to install that apk, should I manually push it? If so where?
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Jiibus said:
I am unable to install that apk, should I manually push it? If so where?
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I'd try either system/app or system/priv app then make sure your permissions are set correctly
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CRIME INC. said:
I'd try either system/app or system/priv app then make sure your permissions are set correctly
Edit: looks like system/app
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CRIME INC. said:
I'd try either system/app or system/priv app then make sure your permissions are set correctly
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Try the system/app and reboot, should work fine I believe.

I used Root Explorer to move it to system/app, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and rebooted. I do not see it in my app drawer.
Edit: also I'm on the latest AOKP nightly.
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Jiibus said:
I used Root Explorer to move it to system/app, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and rebooted. I do not see it in my app drawer.
Edit: also I'm on the latest AOKP nightly.
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Did you try to install again after the reboot? Not sure why not working with the push. Are you using the attached MMS.apk or the one attached in the other post?

Yea I tried reinstalling, no luck. I used the apk attached earlier in this thread.
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Jiibus said:
Yea I tried reinstalling, no luck. I used the apk attached earlier in this thread.
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Very interesting. I can install no issue. Try Installation:
-With root explorer:
-Copy MMS.apk to /system/priv-app
-Set permission to rw-r-r
-Reboot
If not, Try ADB sideloading and bootloader. If none of this works, PM me and I'll try to get a flash zip to see if that works. I read the system/priv-app works. Good luck.

Well it installed, but still no change
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Jiibus said:
Well it installed, but still no change
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Try textra, always a fail safe for me and always works well. If problem still persists, then something may not be right. Do you have background data restricted for any reason?

I've been using Chomp SMS for years. It let's you manually enter the APN settings which in the past fixed all MMS sending issues I had when I was on T-Mobile.
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Weird issues with MMS on my side have usually been resolved by going to your APN screen and using factory defaults. Might have gotten an APN tweaked and not working properly.

MisterRich said:
Weird issues with MMS on my side have usually been resolved by going to your APN screen and using factory defaults. Might have gotten an APN tweaked and not working properly.
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Agreed, the APN settings for some apps may not be right thus throwing off the MMS receive/sending.

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[Request] Samsung ICS Email app on 240DPI

Hello. I Am looking for 240 DPI Email App for SG Note with ICS
komeCZ said:
Hello. I Am looking for 240 DPI Email App for SG Note with ICS
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attached. just replace these files in \ system\app change the permission to r-w-r-r. reboot. go to setting--Applications-All . select email and clear data, select exchange and clear data. reboot. now this is ready for use.
kumar.gaurav85 said:
attached. just replace these files in \ system\app change the permission to r-w-r-r. reboot. go to setting--Applications-All . select email and clear data, select exchange and clear data. reboot. now this is ready for use.
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They work perfect here on my phone running xxlpm!!! Thank you very much!!!
One, no, two more requests: can it be possible to re-layout clockpackage.apk and samsungweatherclock.apk? They work fine, but some pages just don't align themselves with the 240dpi settings.
Thank you in advance!!!
TouchWiz
Hello! the Mail app is really Great thenks!!!!
But what about TouchWiz vor 240DPI? Need it bedly, tired from apex launcher
kumar.gaurav85 said:
attached. just replace these files in \ system\app change the permission to r-w-r-r. reboot. go to setting--Applications-All . select email and clear data, select exchange and clear data. reboot. now this is ready for use.
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Its resized Samsung Mail App?
komeCZ said:
Its resized Samsung Mail App?
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No its AOSP email which is compatible for multi dpi.
Better than samsung. Exchange support and html emails are much better.
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iiiox said:
They work perfect here on my phone running xxlpm!!! Thank you very much!!!
One, no, two more requests: can it be possible to re-layout clockpackage.apk and samsungweatherclock.apk? They work fine, but some pages just don't align themselves with the 240dpi settings.
Thank you in advance!!!
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There are lot of clock and weather apps in play store.
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kumar.gaurav85 said:
attached. just replace these files in \ system\app change the permission to r-w-r-r. reboot. go to setting--Applications-All . select email and clear data, select exchange and clear data. reboot. now this is ready for use.
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Thanks but it ain't working for me on LRQ. Says, Email application is not installed when I try to add the Email widget
arvichan said:
May I know how to change permissions, please.
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If you are using root explorer, mount the system as writable, just touch for 2 or 3 seconds on the file of which you want to change the permission. A dialouge box will appear with number of options. Select permission. And you can change the permission
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arvichan said:
May I know how to change permissions, please.
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Even you can try ES File explorer..
But yes remember you should be rooted your galaxy note...
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arvichan said:
Thanks but it ain't working for me on LRQ. Says, Email application is not installed when I try to add the Email widget
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On which launcher you are?
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Yes, I am very much rooted and using the 15 toggle mod with no problem. And I used the root browser lite app from google play to copy files and set permissions.
I changed my comment about permission doubt as I searched and got the steps. I can assure that it was all done as per steps given.
After copying the apks and setting the permission, I couldn't see the email or exchange in applications list until reboot.
After reboot, I could 'clear data' but couldn't launch the app as it just froze the screen. Adding widget did not work either as it said application not installed.
I am running tsf shell launcher but tried on TW too and no luck. I use email app for official purpose with exchange activesync. Devise is encrypted as per the admin security policy.
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arvichan said:
Yes, I am very much rooted and using the 15 toggle mod with no problem. And I used the root browser lite app from google play to copy files and set permissions.
I changed my comment about permission doubt as I searched and got the steps. I can assure that it was all done as per steps given.
After copying the apks and setting the permission, I couldn't see the email or exchange in applications list until reboot.
After reboot, I could 'clear data' but couldn't launch the app as it just froze the screen. Adding widget did not work either as it said application not installed.
I am running tsf shell launcher but tried on TW too and no luck. I use email app for official purpose with exchange activesync. Devise is encrypted as per the admin security policy.
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I am using it bro on 240 dpi on LRQ rom. Repeat the process.
Still if there is some issue. Uninstall with titanium and place these files again in the system/app directory, change the permission to r-w-r-r and clear data. Reboot. Again clear data and reboot. It will work for sure.
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Phone APK for LCD Density changes

Hello!
I recently figured out how to change the DPI of my phone, and around 180/160 makes my phone look awesome. Unfortunately this leads to a couple of problems, including market compatibility which was fixed from a thread in this forum.
I googled around looking for a fixed phone apk (it crashes at 180 and below) but couldn't find it. Does anyone here have it?
whosgotlag said:
Hello!
I recently figured out how to change the DPI of my phone, and around 180/160 makes my phone look awesome. Unfortunately this leads to a couple of problems, including market compatibility which was fixed from a thread in this forum.
I googled around looking for a fixed phone apk (it crashes at 180 and below) but couldn't find it. Does anyone here have it?
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Try Dialer One or ExDialer from the market. Both work fine with different dpi's.
rkub said:
Try Dialer One or ExDialer from the market. Both work fine with different dpi's.
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If you do that can you freeze the phone.apk and everything works fine?
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Voiid said:
If you do that can you freeze the phone.apk and everything works fine?
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I think you can... Never worried about that, just set dialer one as the default when asked and that's all I do... You should just give em a try, takes 10 secs to dl and install...
Search the cm9 thread for phone.apk
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OFWGKTADGAF said:
Search the cm9 thread for phone.apk
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Found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26395922&postcount=1252
Did what they said, but didn't work - I have DPI set to 200
and now I have no cell signal/data.
Gonna try a titanium backup of original phone apk - that didn't work
Guess I'm down to reinstall the rom
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Wooot!!! I had forgotten I did a nandroid backup 3 days ago. Saved me a lot of headache. All is back to normal.
nest75068 said:
Found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26395922&postcount=1252
Did what they said, but didn't work - I have DPI set to 200
and now I have no cell signal/data.
Gonna try a titanium backup of original phone apk - that didn't work
Guess I'm down to reinstall the rom
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Wooot!!! I had forgotten I did a nandroid backup 3 days ago. Saved me a lot of headache. All is back to normal.
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I ended up using ROM toolbox to set the DPI to 182. It doesn't crash then and it's close enough
rkub said:
Try Dialer One or ExDialer from the market. Both work fine with different dpi's.
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yup. exdialer is perfect. give it a try!
the phone.apk works for me. you have to use root explorer to drag it to system/app and then give it correct permissions
OFWGKTADGAF said:
the phone.apk works for me. you have to use root explorer to drag it to system/app and then give it correct permissions
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I like how i get no thanks love ...
No but really the modified phone.apk has always worked for me
CM9 Skyrocket

[APP] UPDATED! AOSP MMS app w/emoji + quick emoji button

big noob here! first, i take no credit for making this app i just figured out how to make it work with our phones.
MUST BE ROOTED!
-first make a backup of the stock messaging app. (i just renamed it and added ".bak" after .apk
-use root explorer and push the Message+CRC_1.apk to system/app
-change permissions to rw-r-r
-change ownership to root:root
-reboot!
-after reboot go into apps manager and clear data. thats it!
if it works give this noob some thanks!
NYConex said:
big noob here! first, i take no credit for making this app i just figured out how to make it work with our phones.
MUST BE ROOTED!
-first make a backup of the stock messaging app. (i just renamed it and added ".bak" after .apk
-use root explorer and push the Message+CRC_1.apk to system/app
-change permissions to rw-r-r
-change ownership to root:root
-reboot!
-after reboot go into apps manager and clear data. thats it!
if it works give this noob some thanks!
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got any screen shots?
heres some. emoji works both ways as well as mms.
This isn't working for me and I followed your instructions and the app installs but after reboot the messaging app just crashes . Any advise?
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REDFOCZ said:
This isn't working for me and I followed your instructions. Any advise?
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what exactly is going on with it? is it force closing? not able to send anything? i know when i didnt clear the data it would just keep force closing on me.
i just attached another one of the files. try renaming this one to Message+CRC_1 and following the directions again. maybe a cache wipe?
the file in the first post was pulled straight from my system/apps folder and is working great on my side. maybe this one will work for you.
EDIT: the name of the apk implies that you are replacing the stock sense messaging app. so if the name of your messaging app differs, try renaming the file to that of your stock messaging app.
So it worked for you? Awesome!
Running on stock 1.85 rooted. Working splendidly.
Thanks!
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i updated the file in the first post to an aokp mms app. its the one with the quick emoji button and so far everything works on my side. let me know if everything works for you guys!
again, i take no credit with making the app. i simply figured out how to get it on our phones. your thanks is appreciated!
It works but I can't send pics :-(
Awesome it works well. The quick button doesn't work with themes, but that's fine its worth having it unthemed for the time being. Thanks a lot! Much more convenient than having to click the settings button.
mrjaydee82 said:
It works but I can't send pics :-(
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really? are you using the one in the first post? ive been using it and have no issues at all. earlier ones i was messing with would let me attach the photo but when i would go to send it would just disappear. I havent had that happen with this one. maybe try and wipe the dalvik cache?
Any word if this works with Samsung Galaxy S III? I have tried several apps, and while I can get all of them to work initially, they all break after just a few txts. Also, how do you clear data in apps manager? 4.0.4 doesn't seem to have that option, on my Verizon variant anyway.
Works great for me on CleanRom 4.1 Dev Edition. Followed instructions exactly as posted. Emoji and MMS both work flawlessly. I had been waiting to get this working, but never thought about checking this forum.
Thanks NyConex!
Messaging app just crashes and I followed the instructions to the t
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Nyconex, possible to make it work with clean rom 4.5 rc1?
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ibby03 said:
Messaging app just crashes and I followed the instructions to the t
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If you are using a ROM that is ODEX'd you need to rename the messaging odex file as well if delete it. Most sense ROMs right now are so double check. I've used this on every ROM I've flashed and it works flawlessly.
Shaddy-Z. said:
If you are using a ROM that is ODEX'd you need to rename the messaging odex file as well if delete it. Most sense ROMs right now are so double check. I've used this on every ROM I've flashed and it works flawlessly.
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Thanks bro. It's working perfectly
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Shaddy-Z. said:
If you are using a ROM that is ODEX'd you need to rename the messaging odex file as well if delete it. Most sense ROMs right now are so double check. I've used this on every ROM I've flashed and it works flawlessly.
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So rename the messages odex file then delete it or one or the other?
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ibby03 said:
So rename the messages odex file then delete it or one or the other?
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Just rename will do.
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I Tried The Wipe & Tried Renaming But I'm StIll Having The Disappearing Picture Issue

Playstore update . 3.9.16

Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice
Finally! I wonder though.. will it decrease app download amounts? Obviously if people remove it, it wasn't something they liked..
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Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!
kpjimmy said:
Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!
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Brilliant so it is
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works fine on myhtc desire , can now trim that long list done to what i only use
does it work on jb rom?..
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ra6 said:
does it work on jb rom?..
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Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Working on GB Xperia Ray!
Those who don't know how to install this :
[email protected] said:
Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Installing the APK as usual also works just fine.
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What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?
working perfect..
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I'll wait for the inverted one.
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lexluthor said:
What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?
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Can't answer the first one, but I just uninstalled a paid app to test for you. When I searched afterwards, it shows up as a purchased app, so I think you'll be good on that front.
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Now all they need to do is update their website for that capability
I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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dirtyhamster73 said:
I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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[email protected] said:
Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
HOW TO INSTALL:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
SOME USERS REPORTED THAT... You can install over the last app but if that does not work use the above method
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice
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[email protected] said:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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dirtyhamster73 said:
You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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Thanks, I've already rebooted, cleared caches, blah blah blah.....I'll redo the steps. I hit the "thanks" a while ago, is it not showing? I hit it again but the "action was denied".....anyway, it's been hit
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[WIP] Dark CM Messaging App for 4.4 (NO ROOT NEEDED)

So, I updated to kit kat, only to discover that with the new "Default SMS app" feature, you can't just use old SMS apps. Well, I don't really like using Hangouts as my SMS app, and the stock Mms app lacks quite a few features i really like from CM's Mms app. Plus, I really like dark themes.
Well, of course I simply tried to go ahead and use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830 , but because that doesn't include the new information, it isn't seen as a possible "Default SMS" app, and can't be used. Well, I wasn't okay with this...
Dug into apktool and messed around in the AndroidManifest.xml, added the appropriate bits and pieces for it to be discovered by 4.4, and recompiled, and then signed. Voila, I have a working, dark themed, CM version of 4.3 Mms, with popups and all. I've tested that both sending and receiving of sms (in app and from popup) and mms all work.
If people are interested, I can post it up for download. Not sure about all the rules though. I assume I'd have to ask for permission from the OP of that thread I linked above?
EDIT:
Okay, so I've got the 4.3 CM messaging app linked from above. I've updated it to work with 4.4 (allowing it to be a "default SMS app") and also went and modified all the smali and xml with a new package name and a couple new authority/provider names to avoid conflict with the stock app.
Final takeaway: a themed, customizable (see settings), popup-enabled, emoji-supporting 4.3 messaging app that not only works on 4.4, but can be installed without root alongside your stock Mms app. Should work on 4.2 and up, on any variant, rooted or unrooted. Simply download, install with adb or by transfering it to the phone and opening on there, and then go to settings->More->Default SMS app and enable this one (the dark icon "Messaging" one).
I tested sending and receiving sms and mms, sms both from app and popup. everything was working fine. If anyone finds an issue just let me know and provide log cat output if you can, or at least a repro case
EDIT2:
Apparently there are still some kinks I need to work out. Will try to look into it this weekend.
EDIT3:
Okay so I did the version that works on 4.4 for rooted users. This one only has the AndroidManifest edits, so there should be no issues with functionality. I've been using it for a bit now and haven't had any issues. The one labeled Mms.apk is for root users (Nothing about installing/using it requires root, but you have to uninstall the stock messaging app to put this one on). The one labeled Mms2.apk is the (currently kinda buggy) version for those without root. That one is still a work in progress.
That would b awesome if u could share , now would this only work if u r rooted?
XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
That would b awesome if u could share , now would this only work if u r rooted?
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I haven't tested, but it should work without root. You can install it just like a normal app, and it gets installed to /data/app. I suppose the concern here is getting rid of the old messaging app, which does require root. I'm pretty sure if you tried to install this alongside the stock app, it would complain about having the same package name. I'll test and let you know soon.
Go get this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkleft.eightyeightsms.mms
It works great and has a dark theme option in the settings, the developer pulled the CM MMS app and made it an installable on KitKat and a few tweaks, feels just like the original CM MMS app and even has the quick reply popup option.
XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
That would b awesome if u could share , now would this only work if u r rooted?
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There's actually a nexus 5 dark SMS apk, using it right now here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519733
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flashallthetime said:
There's actually a nexus 5 dark SMS apk, using it right now here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519733
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The blue drives me nuts now. I really like the monochromatic look of kit kat. I think I'll take this app and theme it the way I want it to look (replacing blues with grays). I'll post that and the 4.3 version I did for anyone that wants it (that one allows color customization directly from the app) later tonight probably
MikeyNick said:
The blue drives me nuts now. I really like the monochromatic look of kit kat. I think I'll take this app and theme it the way I want it to look (replacing blues with grays). I'll post that and the 4.3 version I did for anyone that wants it (that one allows color customization directly from the app) later tonight probably
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Good
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flashallthetime said:
There's actually a nexus 5 dark SMS apk, using it right now here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519733
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Anyway to use this without root?
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infinit22 said:
Anyway to use this without root?
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Look at post 1 and 4
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1 & 4 doesn't answer my question..
infinit22 said:
1 & 4 doesn't answer my question..
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Post 4 has play store MMS app that you can install like any other app no root required.
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flashallthetime said:
Post 4 has play store MMS app that you can install like any other app no root required.
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I know. I'm talking about the op MMS app
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infinit22 said:
I know. I'm talking about the op MMS app
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No I doubt it, try to install it and see what happens.
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Can the op post up the MMS app you recompiled to work with 4.4?
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Okay, so theming the 4.4 one is a lot more involved than I expected. I did some initial theming with xml values, got all the text the way i wanted it, but there's a lot of images i'd have to edit to get rid of all the blue, and I don't really have time for it right now. I started to, then realized using Paint was a mistake, as all the transparency of the ones I'd edited was gone, which messed up the look. I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually, but for now I'm just going to use the 4.3 Mms I made work with 4.4. Here it is for anyone else that wants it. (Couldn't get attachment to work so here's a zippy share link): http://www58.zippyshare.com/v/36354844/file.html
For some unknown reason, I could not get it to install by cp to /system/app or /system/priv-app and doing chmod, so i made a keystore and signed it and have just been installing it with adb install. You have to uninstall your current stock Mms first though (requires root). I did that by renaming to .bak. I'll see what kind of work might be involved with changing the package name, which would let it be installed alongside the stock app. I tried installing it over the stock with "adb install -r -d Mms.apk", but it complains that it's signed with a different keystore than the currently installed one. If anyone knows how to get the default android keystore I could try signing it with that.
I like this version. I see nothing in the 4.4 Mms app that the 4.3 one does not also have to offer, plus this one has tons of customization, emoji support, etc etc. You can change all the colors of text and background straight from the menu. Until we've got something similar for 4.4 I'll stick to this.
I just noticed a little bug... I installed it on a 4.2.2 device and that device receives messages twice. No issues on 4.4 yet though... I'll look into it.
I got this to install fine, but when i try to send an MMS it FC's on me.
mpetruzz said:
I got this to install fine, but when i try to send an MMS it FC's on me.
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Are you on 4.4? And you set it as your default SMS app? If so, can you grab a logcat output?
Just tried to install but forced closed on opening. Disabled the stock MMS too
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infinit22 said:
Just tried to install but forced closed on opening. Disabled the stock MMS too
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Bizarre... I just uninstalled mine, cleared all data from the stock app in case something was getting cached, and went and downloaded from the link and installed and it works fine for me still...
My setup:
Moto X 4.4 OTA with SlapMyMoto root (meaning 4.2.2 bootloader)
Xposed framework with XBlast and GravityBox
I also installed it on a rooted S4 running 4.2.2 and it worked, although it was receiving messages twice (figured out why, but haven't uploaded that update yet) and a "not responding" message when receiving MMS (though you could then go back into the thread and view it). I've not had any issues on the Moto X though.
I wouldn't imagine that anything in the app would need root, though I'm not gonna unroot to find out. Can you guys post some log cats and i'll look into it?
EDIT:
Just got the mms force close. I'm sure a side effect of blindly find/replacing com.android.mms in the smali. Soon I'll post a version that only has the 4.4 changes for those of you with root, and i'll keep working on the whole package name spoof for those without.

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