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Can someone with the One X comment on whether or not the device supports threaded group SMS w/ iPhone and Blackberry users? My biggest gripe with the Galaxy Nexus was that when I received group SMS messages, it wouldn't show the group and threaded responses. Instead, it showed separate messages for each response from each user. Coming from an iPhone, this is a must have feature for me and I wanted to know if the One X supported it. Thanks.
If it doesn't there is an SMS app you can get that supports threaded group chat. Not sure of the name, but it's out there.
b5t28 said:
If it doesn't there is an SMS app you can get that supports threaded group chat. Not sure of the name, but it's out there.
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None of them work well...I've tried them all with the Galaxy Nexus and that's why I got rid of it.
I'm surprised there aren't more people who are concerned about having this feature.
NextNexus said:
I'm surprised there aren't more people who are concerned about having this feature.
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I'm concerned, I'm coming from a blackberry and I use that function all the time. My One X is on order so if it doesn't, I'm SOL already haha
I sent out a massive group text when I got my phone to inform everyone of my new number, but the responses came back in their own threads.
It's not something I would utilize very often, so I'm not too concerned about finding an app to do it. I'm pretty happy with the stock Messaging app aside from this.
craig0r said:
I sent out a massive group text when I got my phone to inform everyone of my new number, but the responses came back in their own threads.
It's not something I would utilize very often, so I'm not too concerned about finding an app to do it. I'm pretty happy with the stock Messaging app aside from this.
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Thanks for letting me know about this. Just to confirm, there are no options to turn Group SMS (or MMS) on in the settings of the messaging app? I currently have many group chats with work colleagues as well as personal friends and this might be a deal killer for me (unfortunately).
Received messages go in their own threads, I've been looking in the settings and don't see a way to change that so far.
If your group consists solely of smartphone users, why not use whatsapp?
redwreck said:
Received messages go in their own threads, I've been looking in the settings and don't see a way to change that so far.
If your group consists solely of smartphone users, why not use whatsapp?
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We used to but since everyone switch to the iPhone and Blackberry there has been no reason to. I'll be the first one in the "groups" to switch to Android and not having this basic functionality sucks. Even dumb phones are able to do this nowadays so I'm pretty disappointed.
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We used to but since everyone switch to the iPhone and Blackberry there has been no reason to. I'll be the first one in the "groups" to switch to Android and not having this basic functionality sucks. Even dumb phones are able to do this nowadays so I'm pretty disappointed.
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Well, at least BBM is coming to iOS and Android eventually. It's not much of a consolation, I'm sure, but at least it's something. (rumour alert! don't crucify me if it never happens! )
I found this on the issues list. I don't know if the more stars = faster response, but it's worth a shot.
http://code.google.com/p/android/is...rs&colspec=ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars
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I found this on the issues list. I don't know if the more stars = faster response, but it's worth a shot.
http://code.google.com/p/android/is...rs&colspec=ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars
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Yup that's the exact issue I'm describing! Looks like I'm not the only one!
GroupMe works wonders. Thru SMS and the app
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bigballa said:
GroupMe works wonders. Thru SMS and the app
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Problem with GroupMe is that if someone had once installed the app and then subsequently deleted it, the app doesn't recognize that and fails to send them the message. Unfortunately, most people I know have at some time or another, used GroupMe and then gotten rid of it.
Handcent doesn't work? I've got a few friends with iPhones that want me to join their group chat, so I installed the add on to Handcent.. haven't tried it yet though.
It's not an issue if that's how the app is designed..
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Handcent doesn't work? I've got a few friends with iPhones that want me to join their group chat, so I installed the add on to Handcent.. haven't tried it yet though.
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Nope didn't work for me (and the app sucked)
This is by far the most infuriating part of this phone.. My three year old BlackBerry supported group chat, but my top of the line android phone has to use a third party app that stumbles, doesn't send, triple sends, and is so freaking ugly. How hard can it be for someone to fix it so I don't have to have an app and can use the stock messaging program to talk with my friends.
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This is by far the most infuriating part of this phone.. My three year old BlackBerry supported group chat, but my top of the line android phone has to use a third party app that stumbles, doesn't send, triple sends, and is so freaking ugly. How hard can it be for someone to fix it so I don't have to have an app and can use the stock messaging program to talk with my friends.
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OH Jeeeeez. I finally switched over from my iPhone 4S... because ICS and the One XL seemed to finally have come up to par with Apple's platform. Love the lightning fast LTE, the camera is only marginally worse than the 4S (close though)... and the screen is gorgeous on the XL! HOWEVER... I get a lot of group texts from my foodie friends with pics of food, or whatever... and actually... this situation with the inability to deal with those texts is almost a deal breaker for me! I had no idea ICS hadn't dealt with that yet... and worse... even HTC hasn't been able to recognize and address that shortcoming with all their coding expertise either? Yikes... I'm either going to have to go back to the 4S, or deal with a flagship phone that fails on a very basic requirement in 2012...
What a buzzkill...
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OH Jeeeeez. I finally switched over from my iPhone 4S... because ICS and the One XL seemed to finally have come up to par with Apple's platform. Love the lightning fast LTE, the camera is only marginally worse than the 4S (close though)... and the screen is gorgeous on the XL! HOWEVER... I get a lot of group texts from my foodie friends with pics of food, or whatever... and actually... this situation with the inability to deal with those texts is almost a deal breaker for me! I had no idea ICS hadn't dealt with that yet... and worse... even HTC hasn't been able to recognize and address that shortcoming with all their coding expertise either? Yikes... I'm either going to have to go back to the 4S, or deal with a flagship phone that fails on a very basic requirement in 2012...
What a buzzkill...
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Okay everybody... check this out. I was looking for a way to get Visual Voicemail working on my One XL... and ran into a dead end. Finally got in touch with a helpful ATT "Advanced Tech Support" guy (after being forwarded from standard tech support)... and he directed me not to the AT&T Visual Voicemail app that is not compatible with the One X... but he says the AT&T Messages app is the one I need. So I installed it... and not only does it work very well for visual voicemail on the One X... the SMS/MMS feature of the app ACTUALLY THREADS GROUP SMS/MMS !!!! And pretty well too.
I've only had it installed about a half hour... but if it's not too buggy... I think this App not only solves the Visual Voicemail issue... but also potentially the SMS/MMS group threading problem. It won't have tons of features for power users (not very customizable... unfortunately)... but for those of us who NEEDED threaded group texts... we may be all set.
Linky below...
(Update: I was not able to post the link because I'm new to the forum... just search for "AT&T Messages" in the Android store.)
Has anyone been able to get the smart dialer from the Nexus 5 working on the Moto X? I have a Nexus 5 and and the smart search feature in the dialer was actually really nice to use. For those who don't realize what I am talking about- this is the feature in the dialer where you can search "AutoZone" within the dialer and it will pull up the 3 listings closest to you. Also when you call local businesses it displays their name and picture instead of just the phone number.
I'm trying to decide between the Moto X or the N5 and it is such a hard decision every little thing is factoring in. Thanks!
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Some people later in the thread have had success with this dialer apk in the download link below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!6F02QYrS!gDMx9P...vgZjA6XgLHAi68
Let me tell you from my own experience. I bought a nexus 5 moments after launch. Upon receiving it, I liked it but its really barley different from the nexus 4 (which I was coming from) other than kit Kat. Fast forward 3 weeks, I sold my nexus and bought a moto x. I'm much happier with this device. Its way more innovative than the nexus 5. Touchless control and active display are amazing. As far as hardware I notice no difference. The display is just as good but in a different way. And the camera may not be better but takes good pictures. Overall I'm 100% happy with my decision and will never look back.
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Let me tell you from my own experience. I bought a nexus 5 moments after launch. Upon receiving it, I liked it but its really barley different from the nexus 4 (which I was coming from) other than kit Kat. Fast forward 3 weeks, I sold my nexus and bought a moto x. I'm much happier with this device. Its way more innovative than the nexus 5. Touchless control and active display are amazing. As far as hardware I notice no difference. The display is just as good but in a different way. And the camera may not be better but takes good pictures. Overall I'm 100% happy with my decision and will never look back.
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Thanks for weighing in there. I actually think the Nexus 5 is an amazing phone. Each phone has pros and cons. The Smart Dialer being a pro of the Nexus 5 since I was actually using the feature. So back to my original question, anyone? anyone?
I'm guessing it is more than just installing the N5 dialer apk otherwise it would be readily available for install.
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Thanks for weighing in there. I actually think the Nexus 5 is an amazing phone. Each phone has pros and cons. The Smart Dialer being a pro of the Nexus 5 since I was actually using the feature. So back to my original question, anyone? anyone?
I'm guessing it is more than just installing the N5 dialer apk otherwise it would be readily available for install.
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The dialer is available with directions for some other phones. I tried and it didn't work on the Moto X though. I'd love to figure out how to get it.
cmo220 said:
The dialer is available with directions for some other phones. I tried and it didn't work on the Moto X though. I'd love to figure out how to get it.
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Could you post a link please
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Could you post a link please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47817605#post47817605
It doesn't work though.
Thank you just want to check it out.
How's the new dialer any different from Google now? I mean besides the caller id feature i can just Google "autozone" and it will give me the all info like a dialer. Enlighten me lol
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EVOSerb said:
How's the new dialer any different from Google now? I mean besides the caller id feature i can just Google "autozone" and it will give me the all info like a dialer. Enlighten me lol
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Less steps and a bit cleaner but honestly it really isn't much and I wouldn't let it effect my decision that's for sure.
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How's the new dialer any different from Google now? I mean besides the caller id feature i can just Google "autozone" and it will give me the all info like a dialer. Enlighten me lol
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Feels more like you are searching for someone in your contact list vs. googling the number. Time wise it is probably the same if you are quick with google now. It is nice having the functionality in the dialer app vs switching over to google now if I am already in the dialer. The caller id feature is what I really like about it though. Say yesterday I called Autozone and then I need to call them again today, I can completely skip over opening google now and repeating the search process, just go straight to my history, see the name and location of the Autozone (especially helpful I I had called multiple locations) I called and click to call, no searching, no trying to remember what time of day I called them yesterday, what number it was, etc.
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Feels more like you are searching for someone in your contact list vs. googling the number. Time wise it is probably the same if you are quick with google now. It is nice having the functionality in the dialer app vs switching over to google now if I am already in the dialer. The caller id feature is what I really like about it though. Say yesterday I called Autozone and then I need to call them again today, I can completely skip over opening google now and repeating the search process, just go straight to my history, see the name and location of the Autozone (especially helpful I I had called multiple locations) I called and click to call, no searching, no trying to remember what time of day I called them yesterday, what number it was, etc.
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If you called autozone the it would be in your call log either way.
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What if you call Autozone and they don't have the part and you need to call Carquest or napa. I can see how the smart dialing could be convenient.
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Different is that u can search for business right from dialer and get results. Its like yellow pages built in in your dialer.
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I could be wrong but I think we are missing an .odex file that is supposed to go with the GoogleDialer.apk into /system/priv-app. I could be wrong, but I swore I read that somewhere...just wish I could find/remember where.
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I could be wrong but I think we are missing an .odex file that is supposed to go with the GoogleDialer.apk into /system/priv-app. I could be wrong, but I swore I read that somewhere...just wish I could find/remember where.
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I already tried that and it still doesn't show up in the app drawer.
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If you called autozone then it would be in your call log either way.
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With the new dialer it would be labeled in the history as AutoZone + location info, with the stock dialer all you see is the number, so if you have called many numbers that are not in your contacts then good luck remember which number was AutoZone in your history.
Anyhow I switched back to my Nexus 5 anyway as I decided I liked it better than the Moto X, so for me this thread is now a moot point.
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I already tried that and it still doesn't show up in the app drawer.
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What I find weird is that my Phone icon didn't change to the Kit Kat style icon after the actual Kit Kat update, but once I installed the GoogleDialer.apk, it changed. Hmmmm......
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What I find weird is that my Phone icon didn't change to the Kit Kat style icon after the actual Kit Kat update, but once I installed the GoogleDialer.apk, it changed. Hmmmm......
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That's strange. Mine didn't change at all after adding the google dialer. Permissions are correct.
Does it work by any chance?
cmo220 said:
That's strange. Mine didn't change at all after adding the google dialer. Permissions are correct.
Does it work by any chance?
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No, it doesn't have the features like the Nexus 5, just the typical Kit Kat dialer. I'm downloading the Neux 5 system dump and going to play around.
jimmiet said:
No, it doesn't have the features like the Nexus 5, just the typical Kit Kat dialer. I'm downloading the Neux 5 system dump and going to play around.
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I'm thinking it's some lib files or something missing.
This is my first HTC device and the first time on Verizon, coming from the nexus line. So far, of course loving the build quality! So, so, so good! But my question is very simple and just an annoyance, maybe there's nothing to fix this. Group messaging works perfect, nothing wrong with it, its just every time I click on the conversation it says converting to MMS, I don't care that its doing that, but the message that pops up every time is starting to annoy me... Is there any fix for this? Couldn't find anything in the settings
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This is my first HTC device and the first time on Verizon, coming from the nexus line. So far, of course loving the build quality! So, so, so good! But my question is very simple and just an annoyance, maybe there's nothing to fix this. Group messaging works perfect, nothing wrong with it, its just every time I click on the conversation it says converting to MMS, I don't care that its doing that, but the message that pops up every time is starting to annoy me... Is there any fix for this? Couldn't find anything in the settings
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What are you using for text messaging??
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What are you using for text messaging??
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Not the Verizon one, but stock one that comes with HTC. I'm use to hangouts cause coming from nexus and I didn't mind that at all. Reason I'm not using the Verizon messaging app is cause the rep at Verizon was messing with my phone while the number was being ported and basically setting it up for me cause he has an m8, said he was saving me a few headaches
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Just go back to using Hangouts. That is what I use, no problems at all.
Don't use any of the verizon crappy apps, lol
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Haha yea I hear ya. I usually try to give stock apps a chance before I change over to replacement app, such as hangouts. Wish you could customize the colors like the stock messaging app but oh well
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Not the Verizon one, but stock one that comes with HTC. I'm use to hangouts cause coming from nexus and I didn't mind that at all. Reason I'm not using the Verizon messaging app is cause the rep at Verizon was messing with my phone while the number was being ported and basically setting it up for me cause he has an m8, said he was saving me a few headaches
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More likely that VZW rep is responsible for your current headache! :laugh:
Go back to the store and ask what he messed up!
Has anyone got the official text or Email from Sprint or Samsung yet?
I have yet to receive anything about returning our phones. The first recall i got it from both rite away.
I'm not returning till i absolutely have to.
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BubZX said:
Has anyone got the official text or Email from Sprint or Samsung yet?
I have yet to receive anything about returning our phones. The first recall i got it from both rite away.
I'm not returning till i absolutely have to.
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Did you read the post I made? Called sprint corporate and listed what I was told/hinted at.
nosympathy said:
Did you read the post I made? Called sprint corporate and listed what I was told/hinted at.
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Yes but he talking about an official letter to the customer. Also something other than what was listed on the Sprint website.
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Yes but he talking about an official letter to the customer. Also something other than what was listed on the Sprint website.
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Simply mentioned it because it appears he was looking for a timeline. I provided a rough one.
If it's going to be 60 days out, I wouldn't expect anything this fast. From talking to them, it sounds like they are still trying to get the details straight across the board. It sounds like they are going to have a deadline to return them to samsung, long as they meet that deadline, they don't care when they get them back.
BubZX said:
Has anyone got the official text or Email from Sprint or Samsung yet?
I have yet to receive anything about returning our phones. The first recall i got it from both rite away.
I'm not returning till i absolutely have to.
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I received a text message from Sprint yesterday to return my not or face a non return fee, I went into a sprint store today and exchanged for a S7 edge
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Simply mentioned it because it appears he was looking for a timeline. I provided a rough one.
If it's going to be 60 days out, I wouldn't expect anything this fast. From talking to them, it sounds like they are still trying to get the details straight across the board. It sounds like they are going to have a deadline to return them to samsung, long as they meet that deadline, they don't care when they get them back.
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My wife likes the Coral Blue.
Sounds like Sprint won't let us hold it long enough for the Galaxy S8 devices, but I hear rumors of there being a Coral Blue S7 Edge. Hopefully they'll let us keep it until then.
She'll miss the S-Pen dearly, of course.
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Just received one from Sprint...
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Just received one from Sprint...
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Yeah me too. Have an appt on Monday to turn it in before l got the text. Prolly gonna go with the S7 edge. Sigh...
Just got the same thing. Sad sad day
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Just got one from Samsung as well! ????
I got the alert from Samsung, nothing they said says you HAVE to return it though, just that you can't take it on flights. Still haven't seen anything about a firm date, assuming you don't fly, like me, I am sticking to the 60 days corp told me for now until I hear otherwise, so I can decide what I want to do.
It still says voluntary recall on the Samsung website.
Just received a second message, now from Samsung. And it begins....
Interesting. I haven't received a single message.
I got a notification from Samsung. I'm sure gonna miss the GIF maker.
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It still says voluntary recall on the Samsung website.
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It still is but sprint and Samsung are going to be relentless with this. I'm flying tomorrow and have to leave my phone behind, using my gf's iPhone... can't believe this sh*t!
It sucks. I love this phone and it is gonna hurt giving it back lol
Better get my upgrade back
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Has anyone got the official text or Email from Sprint or Samsung yet?
I have yet to receive anything about returning our phones. The first recall i got it from both rite away.
I'm not returning till i absolutely have to.
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I got one from Sprint and Samsung last night. Both say to trade in before I fly, because of airline ban. Otherwise, it's still voluntary.
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Yeah I got one both from Samsung and Sprint. Basically just talking about the ban of the Note 7 on flights. I still ain't turning mine in
Hey all,
I'm wondering, does anyone here use the SMS feature in Facebook Messenger? I'm in the US and SMS is still quite widely used here, so it's great to have it all in one app.
However, even though I have FB Messenger set as my default messaging app and have granted it SMS permissions, it is not working properly. I am able to send a text message, but once it is sent it disappears. The only way I can access it is through the EMUI Messaging app (or Google's messaging app.)
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to fix it? I've never had this problem on Lineage OS or RR before, so I'm thinking it has to do with EMUI. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Hey all,
I'm wondering, does anyone here use the SMS feature in Facebook Messenger? I'm in the US and SMS is still quite widely used here, so it's great to have it all in one app.
However, even though I have FB Messenger set as my default messaging app and have granted it SMS permissions, it is not working properly. I am able to send a text message, but once it is sent it disappears. The only way I can access it is through the EMUI Messaging app (or Google's messaging app.)
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to fix it? I've never had this problem on Lineage OS or RR before, so I'm thinking it has to do with EMUI. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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It is something to do with EMUI. I too wanted to use Messenger for SMS but for some reason it keeps deleting my messages (Not from the system I can see them in the default SMS app). Also it doesn't show my old SMS as well. I tried alot but I've just left it.
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Thanks for confirming! That's the final straw; I'm gonna return the phone
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Thanks for confirming! That's the final straw; I'm gonna return the phone
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Returning the phone for such a small issue?
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ayush rao said:
Returning the phone for such a small issue?
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Not just that. EMUI leaves a lot to be desired. A bunch of small issues add up, you know?
For example, no option to customize the notification LED, which is very convenient for knowing what sort of notification you're getting. Certain settings are hidden away more than they should be, the development is really lacking, etc. I can get a phone with a Snapdragon processor and pure Android for cheaper, so why not?
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Not just that. EMUI leaves a lot to be desired. A bunch of small issues add up, you know?
For example, no option to customize the notification LED, which is very convenient for knowing what sort of notification you're getting. Certain settings are hidden away more than they should be, the development is really lacking, etc. I can get a phone with a Snapdragon processor and pure Android for cheaper, so why not?
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Ok cool. The only reason I'm not pissed is because I got mine for 289 dollars on black friday with 100 dollars worth of accessories and a 20 dollar gift card.
But honestly even if I payed full price I would have still loved the phone. Which phone are u planning on buying?
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ayush rao said:
Ok cool. The only reason I'm not pissed is because I got mine for 289 dollars on black friday with 100 dollars worth of accessories and a 20 dollar gift card.
But honestly even if I payed full price I would have still loved the phone. Which phone are u planning on buying?
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I agree with ya; it's a beautiful phone and it's a shame it uses a Kirin instead of a Snapdragon, otherwise I'd be all over it.
I'm honestly not sure what I'll end up getting. I was thinking maybe a Nexus 6 or an Umi S2 Pro. Any recommendations?
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I agree with ya; it's a beautiful phone and it's a shame it uses a Kirin instead of a Snapdragon, otherwise I'd be all over it.
I'm honestly not sure what I'll end up getting. I was thinking maybe a Nexus 6 or an Umi S2 Pro. Any recommendations?
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I'd recommend trying to get ur hands on a OnePlus 5 but that might be too expensive so u can opt for the OnePlus 3T. It will get the Oreo update and maybe updates for another year or so. Plus after its support ends u will have tons of ROMs to choose from on XDA. If none of these r in ur budget then go for the Moto G5 Plus hands down.
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