[Q] SMS Apps - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What sms apps are you using?
Im using Chomp SMS. It's ok...

I personally like Handcent. I can customize the colors and fonts with in the threads. Ou should definently give it a go
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Love Handcent too. I think it's one of the best ones.

Handcent here too. Love it!
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Handcent here too... it's got lots of options and the dev is always working on making it better.

Using Handcent and it's g reat
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HANDSCENT!
I tried to go back to the the basic mms on my evo. But couldn't keep away from hanscent. Can customize way too much, not a bad thing, but I spend a lot of time tweaking it just right. so i love it now lol

CyanogenMod-6.1 mms.apk here I tried hancent, being picky ... I just dont care for the UI and the widget looks like crap but its a good app just not for me.

cds36 said:
CyanogenMod-6.1 mms.apk here I tried hancent, being picky ... I just dont care for the UI and the widget looks like crap but its a good app just not for me.
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can you use that in a sense rom?

Handcent right now. I do like Chomp tho!!

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can you use that in a sense rom?
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Yep using it for weeks now
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I went back to the stock miui messaging app and it looked so boring...Chomp isn't too bad but still +1 for Handcent
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cds36 said:
CyanogenMod-6.1 mms.apk here I tried hancent, being picky ... I just dont care for the UI and the widget looks like crap but its a good app just not for me.
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Can I just delete the mms.apk that's already installed and install CM's? I remember reading some posts about people having problems with picture messages breaking without the original MMS.apk.
"Went back to HTC MMS to fix MMS download problem." - vaelpak

Can someone post the Cyanogen 6-1 mms.apk file please? I tried looking for it , but couldn't find it.
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Default client with cm6 works fine.for me
some place in the world !!!!

so basically theres only 2 SMS apps?

(handcent and chomp) talking aftermarket sms programs

+1 Handcent

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MIUI style SMS notifications for ICS

Does anyone know if there is something like this out there? I wish there was a built it notification that had a quick reply option without having to replace the stock messaging app. im not a fan of sms pop up from the market.
Any ideas from developers if this is possible? Or if something like this is already out there. I just hate how android currently handles sms notifications, you have to take way too many steps in order to view and reply to the message.
Thanks!
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You're going to have to choose a 3rd party SMS app that you like and does what you are looking for.
Its easier to do that than expect someone to custom-make a system app that can replace the SMS app entirely and add your desired functionality.
Try SMS Popup, I've been using it since 2009 when I got my OG droid...indispensable!!
You should try Go sms pro, i think its the best sms app atm on market.
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bekyndnunwind said:
Try SMS Popup, I've been using it since 2009 when I got my OG droid...indispensable!!
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Did you even read the op? He said he doesn't like SMS popup
I had SMS pop up installed on my DroidX and when I got my galaxy nexus it didn't work at first. Once I reinstalled it runs perfectly.
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PaulG1488 said:
Did you even read the op? He said he doesn't like SMS popup
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SMS popup does exactly what the OP is asking for. I cannot see why he doesn't like it. It allows quick response, etc...
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.np.smsPopupPlus
Popup SMS does something extremely similar. Non-intrusive, doesn't mess with YouTube playback, and has some level of customization.
Give it a look. I love it.
I use handcent . Give it a shot
Hello guys!
I recently installed the official ics rom on my samsung galaxy s2.
I always used on gingerbread SMS GO PRO (I'm a fan of the team go, their apps are always good) but with ics sends two text messages at time.
I write this post because you suggested just the app that I mentioned. It 's a known problem and I can fix it?
The other proposed programs have themes that are close to holo?
Thanks a lot,
Sli
handcent is pretty nice.
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ok
I download and try Handcent immediately ...
Thanks for reporting,
I do some testing and I update you ...
sli
get beta2 of sms popup:
http://code.google.com/p/android-smspopup/downloads/list
it is now HOLO themed and looks great. Dont bother with those other bloated sms apps.
andy2na said:
get beta2 of sms popup:
http://code.google.com/p/android-smspopup/downloads/list
it is now HOLO themed and looks great. Dont bother with those other bloated sms apps.
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Sweet. Thanks! I like it. =]
thanks...
It work fine, and is beautiful!
Is there an app that permit to write sms for using us sms app? (not only in popup but whit this style!)
Thanks,
Sli

I Kind of hate the ICS emoticons in SMS

Any way to edit them?
Agreed, the :O face looks really angry which is weird.
Try sms go pro
haha I know same, I like the messaging app though.
I use Handcent. You can customize emoticons and send emoji smiles to you iPhone friends (or Android friends with Handcent, Go SMS etc.).
They're just .pngs in an apk (think it's systemui.apk). UOTKitchen also has several versions to choose from, though I haven't tried it with the galaxy nexus...so I'm not sure if it's updated for ICS.
I too hated the emoticons. Handcent has the option to use "Handcent emoticons" (not emoji) instead and they are much better.
I reccommend GO SMS simply for the various customizations, emoji plugin, and the notification pop-up.
This are the same emoticons form honeycomb... just ugly...
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As someone said above - you can replace them in UOT Kitchen or pull framework-res.apk and do it manually. Really easy.
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MS. said:
As someone said above - you can replace them in UOT Kitchen or pull framework-res.apk and do it manually. Really easy.
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That's all I'm looking for, thanks
Handcent all the way!
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TheBiles said:
Handcent all the way!
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Have you experienced any issues with Handcent on ICS? I would get FC's alot when I was using it.
Instead of modifying, would it be possible to remove emoticons completely? I wonder what would happen if somebody just removed those pics. I will try when I get my nexus back from service.
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aramos87 said:
Have you experienced any issues with Handcent on ICS? I would get FC's alot when I was using it.
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Never had a FC.
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No, there is absolutely no way to change them at all...
jkoljo said:
Instead of modifying, would it be possible to remove emoticons completely? I wonder what would happen if somebody just removed those pics. I will try when I get my nexus back from service.
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That should do. Or in worst case you can replace all smileys with transparent .PNG's

[Q] GB dialer on ICS roms

I just installed my first ICS rom and love almost everything about it...
Except I hate the new 3 tab dialer. By removing contacts and groups from the top it forces me to use both the phone and contacts apps, which takes up another slot on my dock. I hate this.
Is there a GB phone.apk/contacts.apk or something that can allow me to run the old contacts.apk or phone.apk in ICS?
I have tried the 3rd party dialers such as dialer one, exdialer, go dialer, etc. I dislike all of them. They seem buggy and laggy and I don't like the kiddy look of most of them. Anyone have a solution?
Thanks
This bothered me at first too, but I realized that it does have a spot for all your contacts.
If your opening the phone, click on the tab for your favorites. Then scroll down past them and you should see your full contact list appear with the ability to quick search through them. It's a little different depending if your on a touchwiz or AOSP ROM but the functionality is still there in both. This solved my need for having a separate contacts app in the dock.
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I too am unimpressed with the ICS dialer and contacts. i would love to keep the ICS blue theme and the actual keypad, but go back to the GB tab configuration. is anybody working on this?
I, agree as well, i would like to use the dialer and swype keyboard from strongsteves odex blu GB Rom. Does anyone know how to do this?
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No answers?
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mremale said:
I, agree as well, i would like to use the dialer and swype keyboard from strongsteves odex blu GB Rom. Does anyone know how to do this?
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Yeah, my wife loves everything ICS on her Skyrocket, except for the dialer. She still prefers the GB dialer. Anyone know a way to get that ported?
I am using Go dialer but my problem is that it takes a while to make a phone call. When I select a contact it takes like 3 or 4 seconds to engage.
Any suggestions
thanks
wow no dev interest?
ICS dialer sucks.

Samsung Msging app on ICS

I've searched for days, but I cant find anything on how to install the Samsung txt msging app on the ICS, ive tried downloading it n it wont install n ive tried pushing it too n wont work.
I hate the ICS msging app, so i use another app to txt, but i really like the Samsung txt msging app, is that possible? im sure it is.
forcvcr said:
I've searched for days, but I cant find anything on how to install the Samsung txt msging app on the ICS, ive tried downloading it n it wont install n ive tried pushing it too n wont work.
I hate the ICS msging app, so i use another app to txt, but i really like the Samsung txt msging app, is that possible? im sure it is.
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don't think you gonna get the "Samsung" one to install. sounds like maybe you on an aosp rom? "Samsung" app = touchwiz app. you need a touchwiz based rom. I suggest trying out gosms. its an amazing messaging app IMHO.
Or handcent. That is the one I have been using and I think it is perfect for me.
animal7296 said:
Or handcent. That is the one I have been using and I think it is perfect for me.
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++1 for Handcent
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Question for those with gosms. Can it show text and the thread similar to the touchwiz messaging app in landscape? Really love that feature and it's something that Hand cent (which I've always been a fan of) lacks.
Thanks
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Edit: Just downloaded GoSMS and found it does not have the landscape functionality of the Touchwiz messaging app. Kind of surprised neither GoSms nor Handcent have done these with 4.6"+ screen sizes becoming the norm and ample screen real-estate allowing for such functionality.
forcvcr said:
I've searched for days, but I cant find anything on how to install the Samsung txt msging app on the ICS, ive tried downloading it n it wont install n ive tried pushing it too n wont work. I hate the ICS msging app, so i use another app to txt, but i really like the Samsung txt msging app, is that possible? im sure it is.
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I just could not stand the white, I am running the inverted mms and inverted contacts from here - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15092-invertedtotally-inverted-apps-5-14-updated-play-store/
gershee said:
don't think you gonna get the "Samsung" one to install. sounds like maybe you on an aosp rom? "Samsung" app = touchwiz app. you need a touchwiz based rom. I suggest trying out gosms. its an amazing messaging app IMHO.
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yea thats what i use, i likeit alot as well. and yes i am on an AOSP rom, im running hydra, and i would love to have that landscape split view feature touchwiz has. too bad gosms, doesnt have it
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Question for those with gosms. Can it show text and the thread similar to the touchwiz messaging app in landscape? Really love that feature and it's something that Hand cent (which I've always been a fan of) lacks.
Thanks
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Edit: Just downloaded GoSMS and found it does not have the landscape functionality of the Touchwiz messaging app. Kind of surprised neither GoSms nor Handcent have done these with 4.6"+ screen sizes becoming the norm and ample screen real-estate allowing for such functionality.
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this is why i want the touchwiz msging app, i love the thread and convo view.
RainMotorsports said:
I just could not stand the white, I am running the inverted mms and inverted contacts from here - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15092-invertedtotally-inverted-apps-5-14-updated-play-store/
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what does it mean when the app is inverted? you can use it on the AOkp roms?
forcvcr said:
what does it mean when the app is inverted? you can use it on the AOkp roms?
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An inverted app has a dark background and light text instead of having a light background and dark text.
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An inverted app has a dark background and light text instead of having a light background and dark text.
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ooh ok, cool

Blue/Dark ICS themed MMS apk?

Im currently on the Andromadus Audacity Beta 3 and love the rom so far, but the MMS apk included kinda sticks out. Is there a way to change the colors of the app so I can get a black background and blue or white text to match the ICS style theme, or is there another apk I can flash to replace the one that came built in with the rom?
Found all over google play
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I didnt want an add on app though like go sms or handcent. I like the stock one just not the look of it.
Go SMS is your best bet. It has plenty of themes to suit your needs. It even has quick reply, quick text, (and more) something stock doesn't have. It's a nice app.
whatiznt said:
Go SMS is your best bet. It has plenty of themes to suit your needs. It even has quick reply, quick text, (and more) something stock doesn't have. It's a nice app.
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Do you know if its safe to remove the stock mms app and use go sms as a standalone?
You don't even have to remove the stock one but you can, or if you want in between freeze stock in titanium backup
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Removing the stock mms apk will force close go sms. At least this is what I've found on testing when I was making a rom having only go sms.
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strawmetal said:
Removing the stock mms apk will force close go sms. At least this is what I've found on testing when I was making a rom having only go sms.
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I always use go SMS and delete the mms apk via titanium backup. There is a feature that allows it to operate with it deleted
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If u want to theme the mms app, you have to decompile mms.apk and go into drawable hdpi folder and change around some of the images. For more complex things you can edit the style.xml file in the decompiled mms apk
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