[Q] Different Messaging - Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I couldn't find a thread for the incredible about replacing the HTC messaging with something different so i'm going try this out here.
My question is can i get a different messaging application for example the Samsung messaging, or something different and flash that on and make that my default instead of the HTC? My friend actually has the Samsung messaging.apk but i don't know if i can simply reboot into clock work and flash it on there. Does anyone know if this is possible?

Sorry bud the messaging app can't be switched like that because its ran by HTC sense.... best bet is to try an app from the market but never delete the orignal or you won't have messaging at all
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Ok thanks alot for the info. I'm assuming that same goes for if i had a gingerbread rom on my phone i cant flash a different messaging system on there?

Yea each Rom has a system framework that runs certain things and if its not there it won't work
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It does not matter what ROM you are using, you can use a different default messaging program. The most popular on here are Handcent and ChompSMS. Both can be found on the market and set as your default messaging app.

RyanTX said:
It does not matter what ROM you are using, you can use a different default messaging program. The most popular on here are Handcent and ChompSMS. Both can be found on the market and set as your default messaging app.
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thats not what hes asking

RyanTX said:
It does not matter what ROM you are using, you can use a different default messaging program. The most popular on here are Handcent and ChompSMS. Both can be found on the market and set as your default messaging app.
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Yeah i was asking if i can take a system default messaging program for example not the HTC messaging, and flash a different one for example Samsung messaging. Thank you though

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Replacing stock messaging app

Some where in Themes and Apps i saw a zip file that replaced the evo's sto k messaging app. At the time i was not intrested in it because all it looked to do is theme it black.
I am wondering if it is possible to replace the stock messaging app on evo with handcent. I am using root explorer but can't find the stock app in system/app. All thats there is messageuploader.apk and deleting this just takes the possibility to recieve new text away.
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I heard it was done with the G1 and MyTouch, not sure if it will work with sense phones. You could try swapping apk's in a ROM and flashing, thats what I would do.
phatmanxxl said:
I heard it was done with the G1 and MyTouch, not sure if it will work with sense phones. You could try swapping apk's in a ROM and flashing, thats what I would do.
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I was going to attempt this only there is no messaging.apk located in system/app
It was mms.apk for the stock Evo messaging app. I am gonna try flashing and post results in a bit.
This was about the easiest mod ever.
1 Just install handcent or your choice.
2 I used Root Explorer and deleted mms.apk.
No problems sending or recieving messages yet
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Outstanding! So I just move handcent to the system/app folder and delete mms.apk? Root explorer is the best app ever. Im going to try this too, I never was too fond of the stock sms, but I dont like having multiple apps doing the same thing also, weird things happen.
Yes it worked for me, it takes away the stock messaging widget as well. There is a file in system/app named MessageUploader.apk make sure to leave there or you will not be able to recieve text (i thought i was getting ignored).
Do a regular download and install of handcent
Force stop messaging app settings/applications
Use Root Explorer move mms.apk to sd card, getting it out of system folder & allowing you a back up
Reboot to recovery clear cashe
CHEERS TO HANDCENT BEING YOUR NEW ONLY MESSAGING APPLICATION

[Q] New handcent feature question

okay so with the new handcent sms update a feature included is "Default messaging application"
the description for this is:
"Set handcent as the default messaging application, completely disable stock messaging application and 3rd application for SMS or MMS."
my question is, does this make it possible to delete the stock messaging app through root uninstaller?
And i only want to do this because they finaly came out with an ALL black theme lol.
In my experience with using this same option on GO SMS, yes, if you set Handcent to handle incoming/outgoing SMSs and MMSs, you can delete stock messenger. I'd suggest just freezing it in Titanium Backup if you can, though. And if you delete it, make a backup of it first.
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Blankrubber said:
In my experience with using this same option on GO SMS, yes, if you set Handcent to handle incoming/outgoing SMSs and MMSs, you can delete stock messenger. I'd suggest just freezing it in Titanium Backup if you can, though. And if you delete it, make a backup of it first.
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Ill try that then, thanks! The stock messaging app seems to be open in the background a lot.
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Please post your results!!
I had always heard that handcent needs the stock messaging - that hand cent is more of a ui not a service.
I'd love to yank the stock one if it's not necessary.
No you don't need the stock messanger for handcent to work. Both the wifes phone and mine are running handcent only. As mentioned above though use Titanium or Root Uninstaller Pro to back up the app first just in case. I've unistalled it a fair number of times thanks to my Rom'itus and never had an issue though!
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Yes I was using handcent for some time, every time I flashed a rom I would uninstall mms.apk with titanium and get handcent, it works just fine.
Although, from what I understand you cannot receive mms with handcent on sprint, never tried having both stock and handcent to see if u receive that way
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Thanks guys! Yeah I just pulled the stock one , and it works just fine, but I would recommend freezing or backing up.
*edit* oh and btw I think you can remove mms.apk since thi app gives you the option of handling both sms and mms.
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Edit: DO NOT selct the retrieve automatically setting under handcent settings. It will overide the voicemail and you will only reciecve voicemail notifacations through sms/mms.
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[Q] New Facebook Messenger and SMS messaging

So the new Facebook Messenger can integrate SMS messaging with the Galaxy S3. However, it does not work for me. I thought about and 1 possible reason is that I replaced the Touchwiz MMS app with the stock ICS app. But this shouldn't affect it right? Since the app is just a front-end?
When I click a message icon and choose Messenger, it just opens the app and nothing happens. When I receive an SMS, it does not show up in the FB Messenger app. If I try to send a message to a cell # in FB Messenger, it does not work.
If it is affecting it, how can I get the Touchwiz MMS app so that I can integrate my SMS with FB Messenger? Thanks.
Reflash a Touchwiz ROM
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I'm wondering this too. I'm using stock and can't get integration.
Fred2028 said:
So the new Facebook Messenger can integrate SMS messaging with the Galaxy S3. However, it does not work for me. I thought about and 1 possible reason is that I replaced the Touchwiz MMS app with the stock ICS app. But this shouldn't affect it right? Since the app is just a front-end?
When I click a message icon and choose Messenger, it just opens the app and nothing happens. When I receive an SMS, it does not show up in the FB Messenger app. If I try to send a message to a cell # in FB Messenger, it does not work.
If it is affecting it, how can I get the Touchwiz MMS app so that I can integrate my SMS with FB Messenger? Thanks.
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I believe it's not just front-end. Back in the amaze 4g forums, only certain mms.apk files would work with mms regardless of anything you did or even trying mms with third party apps like go sms.
Basically, make a backup, try flashing the original mms apk and try it out.
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Nshih422 said:
I believe it's not just front-end. Back in the amaze 4g forums, only certain mms.apk files would work with mms regardless of anything you did or even trying mms with third party apps like go sms.
Basically, make a backup, try flashing the original mms apk and try it out.
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Where do I get the touch wiz MMS app to flash?
Can't promise it'll work 100%, I didn't test it, but here, try this, I haven't made a flashable file in ages: http://www.mediafire.com/?kwpz604swt04o0w (SGH-T999_stockMMS.zip)
Wait.. I see you have CM10 installed on your siggy, not sure this will work.
I have stock T999UVLH2. The only evidence of SMS support is that Messenger opens when I click on Text icon, but it doesn't actually do anything.
Are there any settings I'm missing?
theexel said:
Can't promise it'll work 100%, I didn't test it, but here, try this, I haven't made a flashable file in ages: http://www.mediafire.com/?kwpz604swt04o0w (SGH-T999_stockMMS.zip)
Wait.. I see you have CM10 installed on your siggy, not sure this will work.
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Flashed this thanks, got the default TW messaging app back with its motion and notifications but my FB Messenger app still does not show an integration option. Anyone know how to fix?
Thanks.
Similar Problem
I'm having a similar problem with my ATT GS3 running CM10.1 nightlies. It was working fine under CM10.
Fred2028 said:
Flashed this thanks, got the default TW messaging app back with its motion and notifications but my FB Messenger app still does not show an integration option. Anyone know how to fix?
Thanks.
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You really want Facebook to read your SMS?
psykhotic said:
You really want Facebook to read your SMS?
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Do you really think FaceBook would bother reading anyones SMS?
Having SMS and FaceBook messenger in one app is handy as all hell.
ubelai said:
Do you really think FaceBook would bother reading anyones SMS?
Having SMS and FaceBook messenger in one app is handy as all hell.
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Does anyone have a way to get this to work now that the new FB Messenger doesn't support SMS?
Thanks!

Disable Automatic Emoji in Stock MMS?

Ok, so rather than flash again to CM10.1 or whatever, I've decided I would like to disable the conversion of <3 into that one with the Android with hearts for Eyes, and likewise for all other Emoji.
Is this possible without massive effort, or should I switch to another MMS application. I'm not opposed to plan B. Handcent and Chomp are my two candidates.
However I wanna know if this is something that is built into the keyboard first, since if thats the case almost all my apps will display them in place of plaintext ones.
I am also open to modifying font packages if I need to.
GO SMS is a very good SMS app
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NoobNick_24 said:
GO SMS is a very good SMS app
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Yeah, I just tried to fiddle and replace the emojis in the fonts and ****, with a backup beforehand of course. They showed up as squares, so I said screw it and installed GO SMS Pro. Oddly all of the issues I was having before such as Contact Pictures and whatnot, arent occuring, and on deodexed its oddly pretty fast.
I am still having the issue with GO Contacts EX Not grouping contacts by contacts (Like I have configured in google), but at least GO SMS Pro works now!
Heck I can even only have it display mobile contacts.
Oh hey look I accidentally....a bad word XP.

4.4 need help with an issue before i compile my rom..

hi i have a kit kat port for the DHD but there is a bug there are black boxes in stock browser and email application - Chrome browser works great and MailDroid works for email.... it is a fault with the new chromium based webkit and is in any app that makes use of the webkit...
sooo i would like to add a working browser and email client to the rom which work and then compile it BUT i would like to be able to hide the stcok browser (although i could just remove this from the app folder) and i would like to hide gmail, stock email app... my problem is if i remove the gmail and stock email app from /system/app then i get alot of toast errors (eg. email provider has stopped blah blah blah)
so can i hide the apps rather than totally removing them without using any 3rd party app or launcher etc...
thanks in advance
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hi i have a kit kat port for the DHD but there is a bug there are black boxes in stock browser and email application - Chrome browser works great and MailDroid works for email.... it is a fault with the new chromium based webkit and is in any app that makes use of the webkit...
sooo i would like to add a working browser and email client to the rom which work and then compile it BUT i would like to be able to hide the stcok browser (although i could just remove this from the app folder) and i would like to hide gmail, stock email app... my problem is if i remove the gmail and stock email app from /system/app then i get alot of toast errors (eg. email provider has stopped blah blah blah)
so can i hide the apps rather than totally removing them without using any 3rd party app or launcher etc...
thanks in advance
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I suppose you caan use titaanium backup pro to frost these apps...the apps will remain in sysyem but in suspended form.
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saint_diablo said:
I suppose you caan use titaanium backup pro to frost these apps...the apps will remain in sysyem but in suspended form.
sent either from my Nokia Lumia 820 or HTC Desire HD
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Mmmm its one way but i wanted to do it without using any apps eg editing .xml or something simular before compiling the rom...
Inside 4ndroid said:
Mmmm its one way but i wanted to do it without using any apps eg editing .xml or something simular before compiling the rom...
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I am not a dev but the only solution i can think of is that you can hide the app in app drawer..it will remain in the system but nit visible to users !
sent either from my Nokia Lumia 820 or HTC Desire HD
hey, black box issue has been fixed on the latest CM11 build by Mustaavalkosta follow this thread for more...

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