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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

[Q] What is the best contacts/phone replacement for ICS?

I want something that will entirely replace default contacts/phone/sms and mms on my phone. I saw this app called appropriately, Contacts by Contapps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jb250YXBwcy5hbmRyb2lkIl0.
It looks ok. Tried a few others and there seemed to be odd integration problems.

EX Dialer with Ice Cream Sandwich skin....
GOSMS Pro with Ice Cream Sandwich skin

Dialer one
Handcent SMS
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I'm using contacts by conapps its actually really nice. It has everything in one. Handcent I found would not stick and got annoying. Tried GO too before and same thing would not stick and then found it really clunky but thanks so far for the suggestions!
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Another vote for EX Dialer, very clean interface.

I am running now with EX Dialer and GO SMS Pro and both are pretty seamless and work well. Thanks for the input!

I am using Rocketdial it has all the options needed.
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Why would anyone need a dialer or sms app on ICS? What functions are you missing?
Except maybe iPhone style messaging which I think is fanboyish.

One feature i'm missing with stock is T9 dialling (press number and get list of contacts which have those letters in it). Sms app...I havent really tried the stock one since i've been using Handcent earlier and GO Sms Pro on my previous handsets.

Youlu Address Book is perfect for me.

bat0nas said:
Why would anyone need a dialer or sms app on ICS? What functions are you missing?
Except maybe iPhone style messaging which I think is fanboyish.
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He's asking for contacts app. One feature I miss is the photo match with social networks.

bat0nas said:
Why would anyone need a dialer or sms app on ICS? What functions are you missing?
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Dark skins.

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

KCs2k said:
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.

jamice4u said:
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
Sent from planet Vegeta.

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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Google messages app

Is it possible to replace the touchwiz messages app with the stock ICS messages app? Thanks!

You would have to be rooted to use the exact messaging app but you could just use go SMS pro and theme it like ics.

Nope, you don't need to do that anymore. I had swapped out my sms app for the stock one but you can now simply download 'Android 4.1 JB Messaging SMS' from the market.
Works just like the stock one I had installed.
Enjoy
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but then it is a third-party app and you will have two messaging apps i like the OP would like to know if we can replace the stock messaging app with the stock JB messaging or even the ICS messaging.
Thanks.

Yes you can, mash here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728308. This should be in Q&A thread.

Thanks guys! Turns out you can just move the ICS MMS.apk to /system/app and it works perfectly. Renamed Samsung MMS with .old so I didn't get double notification.