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[APP]Birthday SMS Updated v1.1(17th March) (Autosend)

After going through this forum i decided to build this app.
this app is still a beta(plz test)
This basically allows a user to set up time when the device will wake up and check if there are any bdays(after 2 hrs) and if there is then it will send a user configurable message to that contact.
This app also allows the user to add all his contacts bday from contact list to the calendar as an appointment.
NOTE: This app will send messages to only those contacts who have been added thru this app.
Steps to use it:
1. Go to options and add contact Bdays.
2. Set a generic BDay wish message.
3. Set the scheduler default is 00:00Hrs
4. Options-> save and exit.
How It works:
1> Select all the Bday from the contacts in outlook contacts and add those in the calendar as an appointment.
2> User configures a birthday message to be sent thru the SMS to the BDay BOY/GIRL.
3> Select a scedule time at which the app will run and check if there are any bdays to be wished. (threshold time is 2hrs). This is done by creating a notification to save memory and battery.
4> After checking for any bdays the app will reschedule it self for the next day at the same time.
5> If there are bday in calendar it will send a SMS to that contact with ur wish message.
SocialSync
XDA member binary64 has developed a tool to import the facebook details to your outlook contacts,
so now you can get bdays for your contacts configured through facebook...
SocialSync
Requirement:
.net3.5
Please test and let me know if there are any problems.
To check for logs please find the log file in the install location/BDaySMS/log.msg (It contains success messages, Contact name to whom it has sent the message and error messages.)
NEW UPDATE
If you have installed the previous version(before v.3) please copy clean.zip and run it before you install the updated version. Clean.exe will clean the bday appointments created by the BDaySMS app from the calendar. It will not effect your other appointments.
Fixed some crashes and bugs.
Gives another option in menu to clean bdays appointments created by this app.
It creates bday appointments under the category "SMSBIRTHDAYS" earlier it was "BIRTHDAYS"
Before v.3 There was a crash every time a bday sms was sent. This has been fixed. PLZ take the new cab.
UPDATES FOR v0.3
1. User can now set a custom message with option to add name.
2. Clear Schedule now works, removes the schedule from device.
Using name:
NOTE: To add name of the person click add name button, this will insert a string in the message that will be replaced with the Contacts Nick Name or first name (if user has no nick name then it will take first name), So for your contacts please make sure that you have a correct Nick name or a First Name.
UPDATE FOR v0.4
1. BUG FIX: If there are more than one bdays on the same day and a custom name message has been configured, the application sends the same name to all the contacts. This issue has been fixed in v0.4 Thanks to Luigi_follina
2. Calendar event now has the status free.
UPDATE FOR v0.5
Added progress bar at the bottom to show the progress while adding contacts bday to calendar.
UPDATE FOR v0.6
1. Fixed an issue were it would send the message to the old number if the number was changed for a contact.(Thanks to Luigi for pointing out)
2. Clean the entries from menu option then add again.
Update for V 1.0
1. Appointments will be added as a fullday event.
2. The birthday messages sent will be saved in sent items of your sms.
v 1.1
1. Fixed condition where sendsms.exe keeps running in the background.
After installing clean the contacts bday first using the menu option in the app and then add again.
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Will test this on Leo

Any screenshots?

This is a very useful app. thanks.
I have shared it here : BDaySMS ( 1800PocketPC ) , hope its ok with you
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the0ne said:
This is a very useful app. thanks.
I have shared it here : BDaySMS ( 1800PocketPC ) , hope its ok with you
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Thanks for the screenshot and for posting it.

nice app very usefull

Very nice any one reporting on how it works?

rjmjr69 said:
Very nice any one reporting on how it works?
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Updates in first post.
Thanks

Hey, I have installed this app but, you missed to tell everyone that one should install .Net 3.5 to run this app. Well, I did and so far it makes sense.
Also, it makes sense to develop an app for filtering calls too...

phoenix007_78 said:
Hey, I have installed this app but, you missed to tell everyone that one should install .Net 3.5 to run this app. Well, I did and so far it makes sense.
Also, it makes sense to develop an app for filtering calls too...
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Yeah my bad, well thanks for pointing out will update it..
And i think call filtering apps are already there...well not sure but seen lot of stuffs like these.

Thank you soo much
I was looking for this application since a long time! Cannot wait to test it!!

First bug
It is not a blocking bug, but something that can be enached.
I saw that the program looks among my Outlook contact and makes a match with the Outlook calendar events, which is fantastic.
But for the contacts that have also a "Middle Name", for some reasons, the program creates a new calendar event and basically does not consider the already present events.
I dont know is I wrote correctly the bug; I hope so.
Many Thanks!
Ciao!

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Luigi_Follina said:
It is not a blocking bug, but something that can be enached.
I saw that the program looks among my Outlook contact and makes a match with the Outlook calendar events, which is fantastic.
But for the contacts that have also a "Middle Name", for some reasons, the program creates a new calendar event and basically does not consider the already present events.
I dont know is I wrote correctly the bug; I hope so.
Many Thanks!
Ciao!
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This is an awsome application but I was wondering if something could be intigrated into facebook to allow people to send a message to friends on there who list thier numbers and birthdays... NOW that would sell a million ;-) Like Moonpig.com but for Mobiles lol... also maybe choose a preset picture message too... just a few things to get ya teeth sunk into this xmas

Luigi_Follina said:
It is not a blocking bug, but something that can be enached.
I saw that the program looks among my Outlook contact and makes a match with the Outlook calendar events, which is fantastic.
But for the contacts that have also a "Middle Name", for some reasons, the program creates a new calendar event and basically does not consider the already present events.
I dont know is I wrote correctly the bug; I hope so.
Many Thanks!
Ciao!
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Yes i was expecting that, as it looks for the first and the last name only...
i think it should satisfy almost all names, so i overlooked that.
and one more thing even if it overlooks the already added events it might not trigger sms for those as they were not added thru this application.
so u might have to delete the already present (birthday)events which were not created using this and then run add contacts from this app again

mavisdavis said:
This is an awsome application but I was wondering if something could be intigrated into facebook to allow people to send a message to friends on there who list thier numbers and birthdays... NOW that would sell a million ;-) Like Moonpig.com but for Mobiles lol... also maybe choose a preset picture message too... just a few things to get ya teeth sunk into this xmas
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ya nice idea but for that i need a facebook account first...

mohitsapru said:
Yes i was expecting that, as it looks for the first and the last name only...
i think it should satisfy almost all names, so i overlooked that.
and one more thing even if it overlooks the already added events it might not trigger sms for those as they were not added thru this application.
so u might have to delete the already present (birthday)events which were not created using this and then run add contacts from this app again
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That is absolutely fine with me! Thanks

Great app, just the idea alone makes it incrdible. Send a text msg and don't even have to be awake to do it lol.

Zaiaku said:
Great app, just the idea alone makes it incrdible. Send a text msg and don't even have to be awake to do it lol.
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yes this is true. but thanks to idea from this forum

mohitsapru said:
yes this is true. but thanks to idea from this forum
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Mohit, thanks for giving shape to the idea. I've set it on my phone though had some issues with display on Touch HD but was able to use the controls and set it up. Couple of questions that I had in mind -
1. Does it have to be left running at all times or can I at least shove it off my running task list.
2. Every time I add a new contact and his / her birthday do I have to update this software too to add the new contact to it's list.
But otherwise it seems to be a nice piece of work. If you can spare some time for refinement do let me know.
Thanks,
Umesh.

Can you tell me if it works on your contacts or your calander?
Sorry didn't read the first post.. found the awser in there.

Messages folder takes decades to load

Hi,
I just transfered ALL my text messages (3642 text messages) from my Kaiser to my TP2 with PIMBackup. I restored everything successful and wanted to see if everything has been transfered correctly.
Now I have the problem, that the Messaging-App takes DECADES to load the messages (about 1800 text messages in my inbox). Seriously it takes about 5 minutes, until the "windows-busy-icon" disappears. The Message app included in the slider, which only shows the newest 25 messages, takes "only" about 5 seconds, which is fine.
I have to admit, 1800 text messages is a lot, but my Kaiser had no problems at all with that amount of messages. As soon as I opened my Inbox on the Kaiser, I was able to open the messages right away.
On the TP2 on the other hand, I have to wait 5 minutes, until all the messages are loaded, before I can open a text messages.
My Inbox I have set to "Classic Mode" not the "Conversation Mode" (which I think needs even more resources).
For me, this is a BIG issue, because I text a lot - text message and Email - THATS why I bought the TP2 and not the HD2, because I appreciate the hardware keyboard. But having a Messaging App that needs 5 minutes to load makes me wanna go back to my Kaiser.
Does anyone know a solution???
Thanks,
Don
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€DIT 1:
I dont think it could be a memory problem:
Storage:
Total: 219.57
In use: 104.11
Free: 115.47
Program:
Total: 187.42
In use: 146.83
Free: 40.59
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€DIT 2:
By the way, if anyone knows a way how to create an extra folder (next to: inbox, outbox, sent items, drafts, deleted) in the messaging and email Apps, please let my know.

Don't store 1000 messages on your phone?
Also, dont close messaging through the task manager. If you leave it open it should open right away since everything will be cached.

Don-Carlo said:
€DIT 2:
By the way, if anyone knows a way how to create an extra folder (next to: inbox, outbox, sent items, drafts, deleted) in the messaging and email Apps, please let my know.
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When you're looking at your inbox, click the "menu" softbutton on the bottom right, then choose "tools", then "manage folders". Once there, you can create new folders or manage existing ones

burtonsnow8 said:
Don't store 1000 messages on your phone?
Also, dont close messaging through the task manager. If you leave it open it should open right away since everything will be cached.
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Well, the reason I have this phone is, that I'm using it for business,... and for business it is essential to safe and store your messages and have em available at any time. I mean, this ridiculously expensive device should be able to manage this matter properly, just like crappy $50 phones or previous models of the TP2 (like the Kaiser).
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When you're looking at your inbox, click the "menu" softbutton on the bottom right, then choose "tools", then "manage folders". Once there, you can create new folders or manage existing ones
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Thanks for the advice, but the ROM I am using does not have this button (see attached screenshot). I tried to find this in the various setting menus, but couldnt find it. I'm gonna ask ark666 where to find it and/or how to do it.
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Don-Carlo said:
Thanks for the advice, but the ROM I am using does not have this button (see attached screenshot). I tried to find this in the various setting menus, but couldnt find it. I'm gonna ask ark666 where to find it and/or how to do it.
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Sorry, that looks like the HTC e-mail interface you're looking at there, you'll need to get to the underlying WM e-mail interface to do the steps I mentioned. There may be a way to turn just the HTC e-mail off (I don't know), but you can just go into settings and switch off sense altogether for a minute, then pull up e-mail and you should then have the options there.

Don-Carlo said:
Thanks for the advice, but the ROM I am using does not have this button (see attached screenshot). I tried to find this in the various setting menus, but couldnt find it. I'm gonna ask ark666 where to find it and/or how to do it.
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I think that option is available when you are viewing your messages via WM messaging client. You can get there a coupe routes. Navigate to your text tab in Sense, click all message soft key. Also under start menu there is a text message option (two message bubbles) which will take you to WM messaging.
You could also store your messages in the cloud (Microsoft MyPhone or other) and download them when you need (I know its bothersome, but it would also be a solution to storing 1000s of messages at all times).
I'm going to try downloading the 3000 messages from my old WM phone and see how my phone reacts.

Hey Sirphunkee and Burtonsnow8,
thanks for the advices again, but no success so far, unfortunately.
I switched off Sense and opened the WM Messaging Client, and could see the E-Mail accounts, but as soon as I access it, it jumps back to HTC Messaging Client. Same for the text messaging.
When in WM Messaging Client, there menu only offers "Options" and "Delete". The Options didnt offer and folder management.
I also tried to access the WM Messaging Client by "file explorer", but same story, it always jumps to the HTC Messaging Client.
Is it maybe possible to do this by registry editing? Or somehow through Total Commander?
Really appreciating your help here guys!

There are a couple apps for disabling htc messaging, not sure which will work for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556614
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1644359&postcount=14
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=115554
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6095727&postcount=3

UPDATE:
Ok, seems like this is a problem of either Ark's ROM I'm using, OR the HTC Messaging Client. I just saw, that Ark just released a version of his ROM without the HTC Messaging client. Gonna test that one, next week.
@ burtonsno8: Thanks for the links, but Ark just released another ROM without HTC Messaging Client, seems like this would work with a fix. However, it would be interesting to know about your experience after flashing your 3k Messages on your TP2.

Don-Carlo said:
UPDATE:
Ok, seems like this is a problem of either Ark's ROM I'm using, OR the HTC Messaging Client. I just saw, that Ark just released a version of his ROM without the HTC Messaging client. Gonna test that one, next week.
@ burtonsno8: Thanks for the links, but Ark just released another ROM without HTC Messaging Client, seems like this would work with a fix. However, it would be interesting to know about your experience after flashing your 3k Messages on your TP2.
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I see a lot of people having similar issues w/ HTC messaging, so Ark's new release should definitely be helpful.
I'll be testing out my msgs later tonight, because this also seems to be an issue of many users.

Just an update on this one.
ARK's ROM without HTC Messaging client helps, but is unfortunately no solution.
For some reason, when I import my text messages via PIM Backup on my TP2, the text messages are saved in the "Program" part and not in the "Storage" part of the Memory,... so after importing 3.600 messages, I have 2.1 MB of program memory left, hence, my device works in slow-mo.
This is weird, because this is different on my Kaiser, where text messages are saved in the storage part of the memory.
Is there a registry hack, which determines, where text messages are saved?

I have exactly the same issue.
Got around 1600 SMS which was fine with the original
Windows Messaging(TP2 - first original ROM) ,
but takes really long with HTC Messaging (TP2- newest original ROM).
Contacted HTC support only to have them advise me
to backup my messages with Windows MyPhone.
I'd really like to know if there's a registry hack to disable
the HTC Messaging, back to Windows Messaging
without any performance issue.
As i have no idea how to do this, would really appreciate
if anyone could let us know how.

jyuken said:
I have exactly the same issue.
Got around 1600 SMS which was fine with the original
Windows Messaging(TP2 - first original ROM) ,
but takes really long with HTC Messaging (TP2- newest original ROM).
Contacted HTC support only to have them advise me
to backup my messages with Windows MyPhone.
I'd really like to know if there's a registry hack to disable
the HTC Messaging, back to Windows Messaging
without any performance issue.
As i have no idea how to do this, would really appreciate
if anyone could let us know how.
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Give this cab a try...I used a couple of different ones that did that same thing (disable HTC SMS app), this is the only one I can still turn up in my archives

Hi
Try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664915
It helped me. It doesn't switch to WM sms client, it still uses HTC client, but it works now. Unfortunately, sollution from sirphunkee's post didn't work for me, and still that one has bugs.

Well, NONE of this will help, as long as the TP2 saves messages in the PROGRAM memory.
Like I wrote in my last update, after importing 3,600 messages I have 2.1 MB left in my PROGRAM memmory, while the the STORAGE memory is almost empty (120 MB left).
This was different on my other HTC devices,.. why does the TP2 save messages in the PROGRAM memory, that doest even make sense !?

So I'm using Josh's ROM and I'm having similar issues. This is what I posted in that thread with no replies...
"Anyone experiencing text message delays and freezes with this ROM? I have disabled Sense and installed SPB Mobile Shell. Threaded SMS and Exchange email from work. Very few apps. For some reason though, after I have a bunch of apps open, text messages won't open anymore or won't come in. Or they do and I cant open them. Sometimes I'm able to open the email (separate icon) and slide over to the texts, other times I can't. Using memclean to end all is a hit or miss as well. I find that I have to soft reset frequently, sometimes 3-4 times a day. At times, when I'm having a text conversation with someone, it will freeze up as well. I want to continue using this ROM because it's quite stable for everything else but this... Ideas anyone?
But, I've also noticed that these problems don't exist if I switch to the Sense 3D view.
Is this a WM6.5 issue or are there other forces at play beyond our knowledge?

[DEV STOPPED][APP][v1.1]Cloud SMS Backup

**Development has stopped. I bought an Evo and am no longer developing for Windows Mobile at this time. I have attached the Visual Studio 2008 Solution in the attachments at the bottom for anyone that wants to take up the development.**
SMS Cloud Backup reads your SMS account (no MMS available yet) and sends a backup of all your SMS Conversation (threaded) to an email account of your choice. The body of the email is filled with your conversation (one email per conversation). You can also choose to send a backup of your SMS account an an attachment in a separate email for future restores (Restore option will be available in the next release). You can also choose to clear out your SMS account folders (Inbox, Sent, and Deleted). You may install this application on your Storage Card if you so desire.
Suggestions for use:
You can set up a filter to filter all emails from Cloud SMS Backup so they all will be stored in one location. See output screenshot.
Requirements:
.NET CF 3.5
A few people to thank:
eboelzner - For his wonderful Sense User Interface
mohitsapru - For the inspiration
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- Fixed a bug so that only messages that have been backed up are deleted

Nice one dude!

Thanks!

Excellent tool...will try this out and see how it goes...thanks...

Please let me know of any issues, features, etc.
I plan on adding a restore feature in the next release. I added a screenshot in the first post to show what the output looks like.

backup failed
tried on hd energy rom. 23569. the latest.
have active sync(google) for gmail working perfectly.
but backup failed.
any suggestions?

ruzan said:
tried on hd energy rom. 23569. the latest.
have active sync(google) for gmail working perfectly.
but backup failed.
any suggestions?
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If you look in the installation directory/data folder, there will be an error.txt file. can you forward taht to me?

computerjunkie said:
If you look in the installation directory/data folder, there will be an error.txt file. can you forward taht to me?
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fyi.
View attachment error.txt

ruzan said:
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Did you buy any chance run the application twice (without exiting first)? That's what caused the error for me. I'll try and narrow down the problems (should be as simple as clearing resources and checking for null values) and re-up a new version.
Thanks for testing it out.

computerjunkie said:
Did you buy any chance run the application twice (without exiting first)? That's what caused the error for me. I'll try and narrow down the problems (should be as simple as clearing resources and checking for null values) and re-up a new version.
Thanks for testing it out.
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got the error the first time after install. so did a soft reset and tried again but same error.
is the error anything to do with active sync? want to add gmail imap but dont want to mess my email settings as already have google sync working for contacts, calender and mail.
when u re-up, will surely check again. it will be nice having messages backed up on gmail. easy to use/access than microsoft my phone.
thanks for taking the effort.

ruzan said:
got the error the first time after install. so did a soft reset and tried again but same error.
is the error anything to do with active sync? want to add gmail imap but dont want to mess my email settings as already have google sync working for contacts, calender and mail.
when u re-up, will surely check again. it will be nice having messages backed up on gmail. easy to use/access than microsoft my phone.
thanks for taking the effort.
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Honestly, I'm not sure. I have gmail set up on my phone and it's been working flawlessly so far. I'll cut a few debug versions and PM to you sometime today.

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Please let me know of any issues, features, etc.
I plan on adding a restore feature in the next release. I added a screenshot in the first post to show what the output looks like.
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Hey man...I like the idea. One question though. I turned the "Send backup file as attachment" setting to "ON", but when I sync'd with my email it wasn't one attachment. It sent 127 separate emails with the text in the e-mail, instead of an attachment. Is some sort of .txt file supposed to be created or am I not understanding the "send backup file as attachment" correctly? Thanks!
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looks like NullReferenceException, some value did not fill in the array i guess.
Should be easily fixable.
Great application.
You can make similar thing for contacts also which are created in Outlook when no other sync is set.
Basically all features of Microsoft MyPhone, but instead this will be sent to emails with attachement.

computerjunkie said:
Honestly, I'm not sure. I have gmail set up on my phone and it's been working flawlessly so far. I'll cut a few debug versions and PM to you sometime today.
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okie.. added gmail in email and tried again.. but same error. hope it has nothing to do with rom.
am gonna uninstall, reset, install..
will let u know what happens.

stpsoccer said:
Hey man...I like the idea. One question though. I turned the "Send backup file as attachment" setting to "ON", but when I sync'd with my email it wasn't one attachment. It sent 127 separate emails with the text in the e-mail, instead of an attachment. Is some sort of .txt file supposed to be created or am I not understanding the "send backup file as attachment" correctly? Thanks!
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You will get a separate email for each conversation you have (1 per person). You will also get another email with JUST an attachment of ALL of your messages. Consider this attachment an image of your SMS account at the time you backed up.
Since you got 127 emails, this means you were talking to 126 different people (wow!) and 1 of the emails contains an attachment with the .bin file which is your image

greenhacks said:
looks like NullReferenceException, some value did not fill in the array i guess.
Should be easily fixable.
Great application.
You can make similar thing for contacts also which are created in Outlook when no other sync is set.
Basically all features of Microsoft MyPhone, but instead this will be sent to emails with attachement.
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There are already so many apps that backup contacts as text. If there is a demand for it, i dont mind creating one (should be easy enough). I wrote this because there really isn't any GOOD THREADED SMS backup apps. My phone doesn't let you export, PIM backup isn't threaded.
Thanks for the support! I'll try and fix the few bugs already found in the next couple days.

Worked Great on my Touch Pro 2, thanks.

computerjunkie said:
You will get a separate email for each conversation you have (1 per person). You will also get another email with JUST an attachment of ALL of your messages. Consider this attachment an image of your SMS account at the time you backed up.
Since you got 127 emails, this means you were talking to 126 different people (wow!) and 1 of the emails contains an attachment with the .bin file which is your image
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Gotcha. I'll look out for the .bin e-mail in there somethere. The only thing I noticed about the high number of e-mails is that I havent had that many threaded convos. I noticed that I got 4 or 5 separate emails for a convo with one person. Each e-mail would start with the same txt, but then end at varying places, then another e-mail would be recreated starting at the same spot. I wonder if it's not working properly b/c I'm on WinMo 6.1 [w/ .net 3.5 installed]. (I've been outta the flashing loop for a while and re-flashed back to the stock ROM b/c I needed some stability in the builds) Any good recs on a more recent Verizon Touch Pro rom? [i know it's "ancient"].

wesley762 said:
Worked Great on my Touch Pro 2, thanks.
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Whew! Thanks! Now just gotta see what's causing the problem in the HD.

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Gotcha. I'll look out for the .bin e-mail in there somethere. The only thing I noticed about the high number of e-mails is that I havent had that many threaded convos. I noticed that I got 4 or 5 separate emails for a convo with one person. Each e-mail would start with the same txt, but then end at varying places, then another e-mail would be recreated starting at the same spot. I wonder if it's not working properly b/c I'm on WinMo 6.1 [w/ .net 3.5 installed]. (I've been outta the flashing loop for a while and re-flashed back to the stock ROM b/c I needed some stability in the builds) Any good recs on a more recent Verizon Touch Pro rom? [i know it's "ancient"].
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That is VERY odd behavior. I have a 6.5.x ROM on Sprint. Its the only device I have so I'm not sure about 6.1. The behavior SHOULD be the same I would assume. Once I figure out the Null Ref problem, I'll look more into this.

S-Pen Apps?

What apps do you guys use for your S-Pen?
First time note user and as cool as i think the S-Pen is, i cant really find a use for it! Its a bit gimmicky really! So iam trying to find some apps that make use of it so i can have a few more reasons to take out and use the s-pen.
Any apps you guys recommend?
Looking for a really good coloring book app in particular and any other cool apps that make use of the pen! Thanks

You can use the Spen for any apps , good thing is your screen remains clean as well , i use mine for torrent websites where its too tiny to read without zoom , and the magnetfiy option makes this nice and simple

I use my s pen for all things writing. I use One Note for notes as I don't like s note nor does it cross platforms so I can continue on my surface when I'm back at the office. The s pen is an absolute necessity for me. I can draw diagrams and sketches will bidding my jobs. Can't imagine having to draw or write with my finger. I've been on note devices since note 2.

Someone has suggested some simple games for S-Pen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=42&v=2u9V5-kxZGQ

Not a gimmick at all.
I mainly use mine for writing down notes or drawing up diagrams. Writing information on a photo or screenshot.
Also use the text select all the time. When your on a website and cant get the text to highlight to copy it.
Then the spen and the built in app works great.

Thanks guys. It seems it has more uses then i thought

Also if you use outlook for work, hovering over an email will bring up a preview view of said email.

I find using the spen for editing photos is way more useful and more accurate than using my tubby lil finger.
I use picsay pro + my s pen for editing photos.

My favorite SPen app hands down is Samsung Scrapbook. Ive not been able to find it in the Galaxy Store but its available via Samsungs web site
https://www.sammobile.com/apk/scrapbook/scrapbook-16-1-28/
I had it installed on my Note 8 and now 10+... Also installed it on my Galaxy Tab. In order to use the app you would use the SPen smart select and then you tap "Share" then select Scrapbook from the list of apps and you can save the extracted text or image into Scrapbook. Same way it worked on the Note 4.
You can add tags and categorize your scrapbook clippings as well. It will even store web URLS from where you had used smart select.
Scrapbook also supports sync which you can enable via in app settings, sync over wifi. Or via phone settings, accounts & backup, accounts, Samsung Acct, 3 dots menu, sync settings. Scroll to bottom and turn on Scrapbook.

xile6 said:
Not a gimmick at all.
I mainly use mine for writing down notes or drawing up diagrams. Writing information on a photo or screenshot.
Also use the text select all the time. When your on a website and cant get the text to highlight to copy it.
Then the spen and the built in app works great.
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Just did that today for a redeem code that was obnoxiously long. Couldn't copy and paste it for some reason, so I used smart select and converted it to text. I was so thrilled!
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File4mat said:
My favorite SPen app hands down is Samsung Scrapbook. Ive not been able to find it in the Galaxy Store but its available via Samsungs web site
https://www.sammobile.com/apk/scrapbook/scrapbook-16-1-28/
I had it installed on my Note 8 and now 10+... Also installed it on my Galaxy Tab. In order to use the app you would use the SPen smart select and then you tap "Share" then select Scrapbook from the list of apps and you can save the extracted text or image into Scrapbook. Same way it worked on the Note 4.
You can add tags and categorize your scrapbook clippings as well. It will even store web URLS from where you had used smart select.
Scrapbook also supports sync which you can enable via in app settings, sync over wifi. Or via phone settings, accounts & backup, accounts, Samsung Acct, 3 dots menu, sync settings. Scroll to bottom and turn on Scrapbook.
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This may sound stupid, but what do you actually use the app for?

PsiPhiDan said:
This may sound stupid, but what do you actually use the app for?
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Allot of times I like clip a portion of a web page for later reference. Like instructions how to enable developer options. So I smart select the text instructions, save it into Scrapbook under my Phone Tips category.
Later I can open scrapbook to read the instructions, tap to visit the web site where I got the screen clip from or share it in an sms.
I have numerous categories from game screenshots with annotations, to tech tips from the web. Its a way to collect information, extract text later when convenient and not congest the gallery with images.
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File4mat said:
Allot of times I like clip a portion of a web page for later reference. Like instructions how to enable developer options. So I smart select the text instructions, save it into Scrapbook under my Phone Tips category.
Later I can open scrapbook to read the instructions, tap to visit the web site where I got the screen clip from or share it in an sms.
I have numerous categories from game screenshots with annotations, to tech tips from the web. Its a way to collect information, extract text later when convenient and not congest the gallery with images.
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Downloaded! Sold. ?

Any app to practice the S-pen sensitivity?

File4mat said:
Allot of times I like clip a portion of a web page for later reference. Like instructions how to enable developer options. So I smart select the text instructions, save it into Scrapbook under my Phone Tips category.
Later I can open scrapbook to read the instructions, tap to visit the web site where I got the screen clip from or share it in an sms.
I have numerous categories from game screenshots with annotations, to tech tips from the web. Its a way to collect information, extract text later when convenient and not congest the gallery with images.
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Been using Samsung Scrapbook app for meany years.!!
Can't remember when, since Samsung first bundled it in Firmware.! (... was it available re Note 2.. Note 3 days.? )
Anyway,
i kinda "forgot" about Scrapbook app , as Samsung "ditched" it... very quietly !!!!
I was very annoyed/upset about this fact.
Saw your reference/link to Scrapbook app, on Sammobile and downloaded it again.
Installed and still working fine.
I managed to access my Samsung account and sync all my old Scrapbook backups notes .... (many years back.)
Good trip down memory lane !
Thanks... I'm happy again.!
Agree it's a very useful tool for me.!
Just to add..... / any suggestions..?
I see Samsung seems to have ditched, the ability for
handwriting to text, in search boxes/field .?
Please note,
Im not referring, to when using Samsung stock keyboard.
Handwriting to text is still an option with Samsung keyboard.
I'm referring to
eg i use SwiftKey and say i want to Google search for "something" then you could hover S pen over search box
and a small blueish icon would appear with a capital T .
If you tapped the icon you could write with Spen and it would convert to text..
Now Samsung has again quietly, removed this function...?
A'm i correct in assuming this or wrong.
Any other options or app available.
Thanks.

I refer to my above post.
Here is a snip of what i "talking about"
re ability to search with handwriting to text.. with another keyboard.. no Samsung keyboard.
I took foto & snip it.
It's still available and working on my Samsung Tab A (2016)
Any suggestions.
Thanks.

File4mat said:
Allot of times I like clip a portion of a web page for later reference. Like instructions how to enable developer options. So I smart select the text instructions, save it into Scrapbook under my Phone Tips category.
Later I can open scrapbook to read the instructions, tap to visit the web site where I got the screen clip from or share it in an sms.
I have numerous categories from game screenshots with annotations, to tech tips from the web. Its a way to collect information, extract text later when convenient and not congest the gallery with images.
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What app exactly is that ? Did not see a scrapbook app in galaxy store that looks like yours

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What app exactly is that ? Did not see a scrapbook app in galaxy store that looks like yours
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He posted a direct link to it on his list on the first page. You gotta read ALL the posts.

I use the app below a lot.... Probably the most used spen thing on my phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eabdrazakov.photomontage

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He posted a direct link to it on his list on the first page. You gotta read ALL the posts.
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Thanks, looks like i was too fast going through the whole thread :silly:

willcor said:
I refer to my above post.
Here is a snip of what i "talking about"
re ability to search with handwriting to text.. with another keyboard.. no Samsung keyboard.
I took foto & snip it.
It's still available and working on my Samsung Tab A (2016)
Any suggestions.
Thanks.
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You are 100% correct! I dont see the popup "T" button on the note 10. I hadnt dug into the spen features yet. This is a huge disappointment. Im reading an old Note 8 manual and the feature was called Direct Pen Input. OMG any chance we can pull the APK from a Note 8/9 and install it?
https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-direct-pen-input-option/

Question Disable Samsung-skinned Google Messages - How?

Samsung has added their own skin to Google Messages. The layout, colors, and functionality are all different than the standard Google Messages - even though the phone sees "Google Messages" as being installed from the Play Store. I much prefer the standard Google Messages app over the Samsung-skinned app.
It's even missing features. Like on Google Messages, an iPhone user can react to a text and it'll show the corresponding emoji. On the Samsung-skinned Messages, it sends the standard text saying they reacted. It also doesn't include the option to send higher resolution photos with Google Photos.
If you uninstall Google Messages app, then re-download from the Play Store, you are given back the Samsung themed version.
Anyone have a tip on how to break this? Cheers!

Don't think you easily can however you can morph the appearance by changing the theme or using Goodlock Theme Park.
Load the Goodlock family of apps regardless, far more customization than any other stock Android.
Themes controll the appearance of the keyboard, phone/text message and other screen layouts/colors. Personally I like the basic high contrast themes the most.
Pick theme>pick icon pack>set whatever wallpaper you wish*.
*can be rather time consuming as there are hundreds of free themes, icon packs and more on the Galaxy Store. You'll likely find more than one you like. Make note of the ones you use for future reloads.

blackhawk said:
Don't think you easily can however you can morph the appearance by changing the theme or using Goodlock Theme Park.
Load the Goodlock family of apps regardless, far more customization than any other stock Android.
Themes controll the appearance of the keyboard, phone/text message and other screen layouts/colors. Personally I like the basic high contrast themes the most.
Pick theme>pick icon pack>set whatever wallpaper you wish*.
*can be rather time consuming as there are hundreds of free themes, icon packs and more on the Galaxy Store. You'll likely find more than one you like. Make note of the ones you use for future reloads.
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Thank you for the theme suggestion. I think the better alternative though would be the removal/disabling of the app since adjusting the theme is not going to solve any of the original issues.
It is odd that Samsung has been able to somehow override an app from the Play Store using some sort of signature or flag on our devices.
That is what I would like help on rectifying. Getting the default plain old Google Messages setup on our devices.

cyburke said:
Thank you for the theme suggestion. I think the better alternative though would be the removal/disabling of the app since adjusting the theme is not going to solve any of the original issues.
It is odd that Samsung has been able to somehow override an app from the Play Store using some sort of signature or flag on our devices.
That is what I would like help on rectifying. Getting the default plain old Google Messages setup on our devices.
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You're welcome. That is odd as the Samsung theme doesn't interact with my 3rd party apps like that, only the Samsung apps for the most part, the keyboard being an exception.
It may be the Galaxy theme you're using is not fully compatible with that OS version or was written to morph that app intentionally... or just a mistake.
Try some other themes.
Try clearing the system cache.

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You're welcome. That is odd as the Samsung theme doesn't interact with my 3rd party apps like that, only the Samsung apps for the most part, the keyboard being an exception.
It may be the Galaxy theme you're using is not fully compatible with that OS version or was written to morph that app intentionally... or just a mistake.
Try some other themes.
Try clearing the system cache.
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This is a known issue by others with the S22. I copied this content from the Samsung forums and posted here to reach a wider audience. It's not a theme or visual issue, but rather a functionality issue ..
Samsung has seemingly and somehow made the install of Google Messages look a bit more like Samsung Messages, and some features of Google Messages are removed, even though you are indeed using Google Messages, albeit a Samsung tweaked version.

cyburke said:
Samsung has added their own skin to Google Messages. The layout, colors, and functionality are all different than the standard Google Messages - even though the phone sees "Google Messages" as being installed from the Play Store. I much prefer the standard Google Messages app over the Samsung-skinned app.
It's even missing features. Like on Google Messages, an iPhone user can react to a text and it'll show the corresponding emoji. On the Samsung-skinned Messages, it sends the standard text saying they reacted. It also doesn't include the option to send higher resolution photos with Google Photos.
If you uninstall Google Messages app, then re-download from the Play Store, you are given back the Samsung themed version.
Anyone have a tip on how to break this? Cheers!
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I was able to do it by downloading the messages apk and installing it. It overwrote the Samsung version and now it's back to normal.

An easier way to do it, at least for me, was uninstalling updates in the App settings for Messages. This seemed to have reverted it back to default Google Messages, albeit an outdated version if that matters to you.

baillou2 said:
I was able to do it by downloading the messages apk and installing it. It overwrote the Samsung version and now it's back to normal.
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Hi! Which version did you use? I tried a few from apkmirror and it said invalid for both. Did you roll the existing one back before you installed the "update"? Thank you!

RedPanda1094 said:
Hi! Which version did you use? I tried a few from apkmirror and it said invalid for both. Did you roll the existing one back before you installed the "update"? Thank you!
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Thanks for the follow-up questions, Panda! I was curious about the same...
baillou2 if you are able to share the version you used that would be great!​

cyburke said:
Thanks for the follow-up questions, Panda! I was curious about the same...
baillou2 if you are able to share the version you used that would be great!​
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This one worked for me. I just chose the first variant (the universal phone open beta.) It downloads Google's version of Messages, but in the play store it still shows the option to 'update' messages, and if you update it then it will revert back to the 'samsung dynamic' messages. I really wish there was a way to remove the samsung version of messages permenantly.

penguin007 said:
This one worked for me. I just chose the first variant (the universal phone open beta.) It downloads Google's version of Messages, but in the play store it still shows the option to 'update' messages, and if you update it then it will revert back to the 'samsung dynamic' messages. I really wish there was a way to remove the samsung version of messages permenantly.
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Thanks! I can confirm that this worked for me too.
Steps I took.... Force Stop existing install of Google Messages, Clear Data, Clear Cache.. Then I went to Google Play Store and on Google Messages I used the 3 dots at the top right and un-check the Auto Update option.
From there I download the APK you listed and installed and immediately I have the "original" Google Messages back on my device!
Not sure if this is the Beta or not because I can't tell if the iPhone instant reply option is working until I get one from an iPhone user in my Contacts (ha) but it is indeed Google Messages without the Samsung skin.
Cheers!

i dont think thats possible, since its baked into the software... also having two messages app is a pain...

You can always use adb to delete it, get an APK from APK Mirror, and then use APK Updater to update the app whenever a new APK is available.

Downloaded and installed the APK from apkmirror and it did revert the look back to regular messages but the "show iphone reactions as emojis" option is still missing. Had the option on my s20 ultra and now sadly missing from my s22 ultra and now I get to hear all about the dreaded "green bubble" from my colleagues again. Thanks Sam

The option should be there for iphone emojis. Make sure you join the beta for Google messages on the play store as well as download the universal open beta from apk.

Have done both of those things. The option is not showing there for me regardless of what I have running on my phone. I figure it is likely a server side switch like most things google related and it will come to my phone when it does. At this point it is what it is.
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The option should be there for iphone emojis. Make sure you join the beta for Google messages on the play store as well as download the universal open beta from apk.
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Have done both of those things. The option is not showing there for me regardless of what I have running on my phone. I figure it is likely a server side switch like most things google related and it will come to my phone when it does. At this point it is what it is.
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I can confirm as well. Was previously using the Beta version of the app on my S21, and with working iPhone emoji replies to messages. Now on the S22 I've done all the steps, and have the "original" Google Messages installed - same Beta version as is setup on my S21 - but I do NOT have the option to enable iPhone emoji replies (to receive them)

Is anyone's Google Messages extraordinarily slow?

cyburke said:
This is a known issue by others with the S22. I copied this content from the Samsung forums and posted here to reach a wider audience. It's not a theme or visual issue, but rather a functionality issue ..
Samsung has seemingly and somehow made the install of Google Messages look a bit more like Samsung Messages, and some features of Google Messages are removed, even though you are indeed using Google Messages, albeit a Samsung tweaked version.
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I haven't played with this. I loathe Google products in general and limit my investment in them because I know Google will always screw them up, eventually. It's their nature.
Samsung generally has exceptional customization and options. Samsung is also notorious for its hidden in plain sight menus as well in locations that seem counterintuitive at times. I make a point of exploring the settings menu extensively when bored. Even after 2+ I'm still finding surprises on this Android 9 loaded N10+.
Play with it...

I downloaded the messages beta from apk mirror. Now I have the normal messages. But I also use Google Contacts, and when I start a text it defaults to Google Contacts. But when I receive a text it comes in under Samsung Contacts. I wish I could remove Samsung contacts and just use Google Contacts. When I go to set as default, it's greyed out for both Samsung and Google. I want to try and use Android Debloater to remove Samsung Contacts and Samsung themed Messages.