I love the SMS widget but I never use it because I don't like the default htc/hero sms app. I prefer chomp and sometimes handescent. Is it possible to link the sms widget to another sms app so when I tap on it, it opens another app and not the default one?
Only when you click the actual message and not the icon to list all conversations.
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At first, i have some weird problems selecting Handcent as default messaging App at my Desire. (LeeDrOiD 2.3d and Stock RUU)
I have a Widget installed (SMS Unread Count) which displays my unread SMS on my Homescreen. In the Q&A of that Widget it says that if more than one messaging app is installed, it will ask me which one to use when i tap on the widget.
But that doesn't happen, it always starts the stock msg app.
Here's what i've done so far:
- Contacts -> Choose One -> Send SMS -> Set default dialog appears -> Set Handcent as default.
This works only if i'm in Contacs and select to send a SMS via Contacts App. Widget still launches stock msg app.
- Set notifications for both msg apps. As i received one, i got double notifications as intended. I selected the stock notification -> Set default dialog appears -> Set Handcent as default.
Works for Notifications, Handcent will get startet. Widget still launches stock msg app.
No i'm really confused and got no more idea what to do. As i tried another ROM without Sense (GingerVillain), all i had to do there was to tap the Widget and i was asked which msg app to start.
But that doesn't work on Sense ... please help me, this is really frustrating.
I guess just delete the stock message apk? It'll be / system/app/messaging.apk or something like that just adb or terminal on the phone need advise just pm me
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jshields said:
I guess just delete the stock message apk?
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You cannot delete stock message apk, if you do that you'll not be able to send or receive sms again
Try.
Applications- messages- menu- all unselected.
Sorry for edit, had to eait 5 min for new users.
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AndyBury said:
Try.
Applications- messages- menu- all selected.
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Wont work either
Sorry had to add the UN to selected... sorry for the wait.
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Works fine with my LeeDroid 2.3d
Un-select all.
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Never mind, i figured it out what you wanted to say But that only disables double notification, which is not the problem. (i know ho to disable this)
The whole case is all about the fact that on Sense Roms the "SMS Unread Count" Widget won't launch the "set default app" dialog so i'm unable to choose which app should be default or not.
On other Roms, e.g. GingerVillain (No Sense) the set default dialog window appears as intended.
But i want that also on Sense
Fieser-Kardinal said:
I have a Widget installed (SMS Unread Count) which displays my unread SMS on my Homescreen. In the Q&A of that Widget it says that if more than one messaging app is installed, it will ask me which one to use when i tap on the widget.
But that doesn't happen, it always starts the stock msg app.
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Why not just use the Handcent unread SMS widget? I use it and it's sweet.
I have just disabled everything else within the stock app - notifications etc - and replaced all the icons on my home screen and slide dock (Zeam Launcher) with either the handcent 1x1 widget or the handcent icon (can't have widget on the sliding dock)
If you use the Handcent 1x1 widget, you're guaranteed that it'll start Handcent every time!
jeffois said:
Why not just use the Handcent unread SMS widget? I use it and it's sweet.
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Because SMS Unread Count is also able to be configured as an Unread Mail Widget and i want both Widgets to use the same Design. The Handcent SMS Widget isn't configurable and doesn't fit my personal desire.
Thats why i use this
Will bump this since I also have the exact same problem.
Any solution? Same issue running incredibly re-engineered.
Can't you just turn off notification in the messages app? That would make it appear like the default. You could also root and remove the default messages app.
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As long as you have the app on your phone mem should be ok ... do not put it on your SD card !!...
No, to both of the guys above me. App is in phone storage, and its not the notifications that are the issue.
SMS Unread count gives me no option to launch the app of choice. It launches the stock messaging app, and all defaults have been cleared in 'manage apps'
Sorry, i didnt notice you were asking about the SMS unread count. I dont use that so i cant say how it works.
Have you tried:
Settings --> Applications --> Select "Stock messaging" app --> "Clear Defaults"
This will remove the Stock Messaging app as the default app for all chosen situations, if there are any. If there aren't, the button is greyed out and isn't the problem.
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and all defaults have been cleared in 'manage apps'
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Yes. Next option?
TermyJW said:
Have you tried:
Settings --> Applications --> Select "Stock messaging" app --> "Clear Defaults"
This will remove the Stock Messaging app as the default app for all chosen situations, if there are any. If there aren't, the button is greyed out and isn't the problem.
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Tried that. Did not work.
Use "App Vault" and disable the stock message application..!
it can be done in one click without using any command..!!
I am using the SMS unread count widget and i like this app a lot. but i would prefer to launch either GO sms or handcent sms whenever i launch the app, instead of launching the stock SMS.
I've tried to clear default from stock SMS but there is still no option for me to select the program which i like to set as default.
any idea on this??
use go launcher ex and this get go launcher ex notifier, just seems like a very easy way to do what u want the way u say u would like it and it seems the 2 would compliment one another as well.
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im using launcher pro now.. in fact i wanna put this on my widget locker lockscreen..
thanks
anyone can advise on this?
thanks
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i want to know as well... i tried to clear the default app but strange thing is for stock Messaging "default" is greyed. so i can't even clear it..but i would like to open GoSms through sms unread count :s
Anyone? Use SMS Count to open Go SMS so we can get an SMS counter on Widgetlocker screen, but use Go SMS as primary SMS.
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Having the exact same problem... Also tried Missed it, but the same thing happens...
Seems this widget has other issues if you read the reviews. I have handcent and it has its own widget that does basically the same thing I believe. Just shows the icon with a number of unread messages? I am betting Go SMS has its own widget too but wouldn't know as I don't use it.
True, I use Go SMS, and its widget, but I'd prefer SMS Unread Count for its ability to pick any icon... The Go SMS widget has a choice of three integrated icons which I'm not really fond of...
What app do you recommend?
Go Sms Pro
GO SMS Pro: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&feature=search_result
SMS backup/restore built in!
Installed it now (GO SMS PRO) and follow the instructions to disable the standard sms app but I still get sms / mms in both apps.
How do you solve it?
disable notifications manually in standard app should be enough. try reboot.
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disable notifications manually in standard app should be enough. try reboot.
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got the same problem.. thanks for that.
Actually never tried go sms, will do, but handcent sms works like a charm too, especially when you're writing with greek characters and want 160 characters per sms and no 70...
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Handcent SMS
I used Handcent for a long time and it's very good and has the best feature: quick reply window.
another vote for handcent here
i had both handcent and go sms installed, at the same time for a couple of weeks, to get a good comparison...
go sms is good, but i like handcent better!
i still haven´t tried chomp sms though...
+ 1 for Handcent
You could 'freeze' the default messaging app using Titanium.
i also used both. both have cool features. not so much difference between them but i prefer handcent.
Is there a way to put an SMS count on the Handcent icon? I use widgetlocker, and one of the swipe bars goes to my Handcent app.
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I've been using Handcent for 2 years now, and I've always had an unread message count at the top whenever I've had unread IMs.. of course this may not be what you're asking about?
I believe you're talking about the iOS style unread notifications directly on the app icon.
If that's what you're talking about, I know that GO Launcher has an add-in that does this for the stock app and GO SMS. Whether it works for Handcent or not, I could not tell you; GO is better, anyway.
Hi. I was just wondering if it's possible to create a Chat Heads like feature for the default HTC Messages app. Any input? For those unfamiliar with Facebook Chat Heads, it let's you use the Messenger aspect of Facebook from any app through a pop-up window.
You can use chat heads for sms and it will replace the use of the stock messaging app.
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You can use chat heads for sms and it will replace the use of the stock messaging app.
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yep this works well
Go into Facebook Messenger App > select Settings > select Text Messaging (SMS/MMS), tick Turn On Text Messaging and Use as main texting app.
Job done!