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Built-in messaging app: uninstall/hide?

Hi all, I use ChompSMS for my messaging, and was wondering if I could use titanium backup to remove the stock messaging app safely? Would I still retain MMS, etc?
If not, is there any way to hide it in the default SE UI? Some app/tool?

Think chomp is standalone, so I would day yes, you can uninstall/freeze it.
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no chomp doesnmt offer sms or mms replacement. If you remove stock you wont recieve any texts. You can use handcent though and remove stock that will work fine thats what I got.

Go sms pro is bestone!!
And with this app you can uninstall stock sms app.
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taaviu said:
Go sms pro is bestone!!
And with this app you can uninstall stock sms app.
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+1 for go sms

Thanks everyone. I tried GoSMS, but I really don't like their handling of blacklisted threads. I've been using Chomp for a long time so it's what I'm used to I guess.
I'll try freezing/uninstalling and see if things go haywire. I'll update the thread.

have you tried using handcent? They have excellent cutomization. But the bubbles are so ugly I hasve to use android theme style.

apps like backup Master?

email help

first my gmail stopped working so i gave up on it i dont know what is going on now my yahoo is acting up my mail on my computer doesnt match the mail on my Epic... it is really pissing me off i missed a few important emails. what can i do to get this working again? Thanks!

Nabisco_12 said:
first my gmail stopped working so i gave up on it i dont know what is going on now my yahoo is acting up my mail on my computer doesnt match the mail on my Epic... it is really pissing me off i missed a few important emails. what can i do to get this working again? Thanks!
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Are you talking the stock email app or individual yahoo and gmail apps?
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Th gmail the sprint chick made me use worked fine 4 months and I just usedmy regular yahoo, I didn't downloadanything 4 it I linked it with my phone

Nabisco_12 said:
Th gmail the sprint chick made me use worked fine 4 months and I just usedmy regular yahoo, I didn't downloadanything 4 it I linked it with my phone
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Download the yahoo app. Also go into settings>applications>manage applications>all scroll down to gmail, click it and hit clear data. Hopefully that will clear out anything bad in the data and restart the app.

I wentin there and it read a lot of 0's and the only option it would let me pick was uninstall last update so I tried that so we will c lol

I'm using a blacked out version (older) of Gmail and have had no problems to date- used with many Roms, 3 different modems. If you still have issues, be rid of whatever version you have and start skimming the app forum...good luck!
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[Q] What messaging app is everyone using?

The most popular are definetly Gosms and Handcent; but, apparently there was a trojan found in the most recent release of Gosms. I am currently using the stock messenger because of its simplicity (don't like a messy interface) and I want to change. Handcent and Gosms are both too complicated for me, sure I like options but not 1000+ options. What's a simple, fast, and good messenger app that uses very little ram (preferably less than stock). Yes I know, you don't need to worry about ram with android;however, I worry about it regardless.

I'm using stock for now. Hopefully go SMS fixes real or false positive Trojan. Handcent 4.0 suppose to be coming out guess I'll be trying that soon.
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I used to use GoSMS on my HTC phones since stock HTC messaging looks like no one tried on it lol, but on this one I'm definitely sticking to the stock messaging app.

I personally prefer hand cent been using it since mytouch 3g days
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I like the stock messaging app for CM7... with ics theme and black background, spoofed mms to sony ericsson

Im still running stock
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I use ChompSMS. I tried Handcent and GoSMS. I didn't like them.

Anyone else have an issue with the stock messaging app -always- sending delivery report notifications, even which not checked in the menu settings?
Every message I send, comes back with another notification saying "Delivered"
Annoying, and I can't figure it out.
(Using Darkside Rom)

Are you guys able to use picture messaging on handcent sms? I deleted stock app cuz I never use it and after deleting stock sms app, MMS doesn't work on handcent sms

GoSMS. You can customize it to almost look like the ICS stock sms.

disguy03 said:
GoSMS. You can customize it to almost look like the ICS stock sms.
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I prefer the cm7 stock with ics theme, its easy to do and it works great with spoofed SMS... why would you spend time customizing when you could just change the theme to look like ics???
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nashwing said:
Anyone else have an issue with the stock messaging app -always- sending delivery report notifications, even which not checked in the menu settings?
Every message I send, comes back with another notification saying "Delivered"
Annoying, and I can't figure it out.
(Using Darkside Rom)
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hmm there are two delivery report options for stock are both unchecked? try turning it on and off... if not clear cache and data for it? (this doesn't delete your messages from what i remember)
media_11 said:
Are you guys able to use picture messaging on handcent sms? I deleted stock app cuz I never use it and after deleting stock sms app, MMS doesn't work on handcent sms
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I thought handcent uses their own mms settings... you should check the settings within handcent.

Whatsapp messenger... funny icons/no mms problems/sent via data so good for international/roaming.
Of course, the person your texting has to have it installed too...

i use handcent..fully customized ..different fonts and themes...many options with pop ups...i tried them all i keep going back to it..lol..

CyanModICS said:
I like the stock messaging app for CM7... with ics theme and black background, spoofed mms to sony ericsson
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Can you post the CM7 sms app?
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I'm using the stock messenger app. My favorite is handcent though. My past phones were all HTC's and a Dell Streak so I found a better one than those stock apps but I don't mind using the stock one. I will probably be looking into changing it though pretty soon.

The stock one is pretty cool.

I use handcent. I love stock ics messaging. I want it!
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Has anyone tried Pansi?
https://market.android.com/details?...s#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLnBhbnNpLm1zZyJd
Looks cool and not bloated.

I have been using Handcent for years now. Simply because the customization of notifications. That way I usually mute the twitter updates that are forwarded to my phone, but when someone else msg me, I can hear the notification sounds.

Nexus 4 replacement Apps list

Hey everyone,
I have been going through the apps list of apps I have previously used or bought. I am getting to find replacements for contacts, dialer, messenger, email and whatever else.
I believe the extra power and memory we have really opens up some options some of us really did not have before with lesser phones.
So can we come up with some replacements that will work well with this phone? Some general instructions on set up and a link would be great if possible.
Still loving my Nexus 4!!! Still cannot believe I paid more for my last phone which was Galaxy S Plus.. I am so happy with this!! Now I just need to tweak a few things, mainly my email and contacts.
Thanks all!!!! I'm glad to know that I am not the only one that is obsessed with tech..
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Oh well, it was worth a shot. I really need a replacement for my contacts and dialer.
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Are you looking for a 3rd Party replacement app, like this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5qYmFwcHMuY29udGFjdHBybyJd
Not quite sure

Stock dialer is beautiful, replace the SMS with go SMS we won't regreat it
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Lt.Tealc said:
Stock dialer is beautiful, replace the SMS with go SMS we won't regreat it
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I had to go back to stock sms app because gosms won't send a mms for me

Try Handcent...
BTJ

Handcent user here also. Best and only app i use for messaging!!

Yeah, I have used those in the past actually. Ideally I would love something that manage contacts a little better and ties in with messenger and dialer.
Stock isn't bad really but I just think there is better and I wanted opinions. Some of the noon stock replacements really use tools of battery. Something that sips memory and battery is a requirement for me.
Thanks for the opinions dudes
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How about exDialer? I used to use it before I had the N4. App includes a "search based" dialer and contacts.

I'm fine with all the stock apps

FatalityBoyZahy said:
I'm fine with all the stock apps
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I just wish google would add T9 dialing. That's the sole complaint I have about the stock apps.

replaced chrome w/ aosp browser
replaced email with enhanced email
replaced mms and voice with black inverted gapps

I really like the way gmail and the other stock email program sync with the phone. Contacts, etc are synced right when you add an account.
My issue at least regarding email is that I have many, many many accounts. I need to have at least 20 of them on my phone. This means multiple gmail accounts and multiple accounts on the other email program. I hate having to have 2 email programs running.
I have tried and bought many of the email apps, enhanced, IMO, k9, and the others but none of them worked well with this many accounts. Also, I need to have my email contacts synced like the stock apps.
My requirements are an email replacement that syncs contacts and can run multiple imap and pop accounts.
Battery life is also a major concern with this many accounts. Right more do not have these accounts auto syncing or pushing. I refresh manually. The problem with this is that I miss important emails.
As for the rest of the replacements I guess I am just looking to see of there is anything better than the stock dialer/contacts/mms.. The important thing for me is that all of these apps really have to work together. Dialer, contacts, mms, email... these all need to work as one. Is there as replacement that does this?
Thanks all
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I used to like go sms but it just got bloated with themes and such. Back to stock with a dark theme

Greefus said:
[Size=-1] ...replaced mms and voice with black inverted gapps[/size]
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[size=-1]... Back to stock with a dark theme [/size]
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Where did you find the inverted gapps for Nexus 4?
~ from my N4

masque3000 said:
Where did you find the inverted gapps for Nexus 4?
~ from my N4
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I'm using this Inverted Holo version of MMS with quickreply on AOKP. It should be compatible with any custom ROM I think. Looks beautiful and great functionality as well. check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830

Good text app?

Recently left handcent due to ads and tired of the stock messaging app. What are you guys using?

Textra is my favorite

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Textra is my favorite
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Your response prompted me to try it out. Really like what I'm seeing and will probably be using it for a while.

What is it that you don't like about Google hangouts? You can setup a Google voice number and text using that #, make wifi or data calls using for google voice number. Google hangouts does everything
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liquidraven said:
Recently left handcent due to ads and tired of the stock messaging app. What are you guys using?
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Textra is the best app out there IMO. Send and receives pictures like a phone is supposed to (actually shows each picture as opposed to a Slideshow) has delay sending, and many other features. Fair warning though they are moving from a free app to paid. But totally worth it in every way.
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Textra or Google Messenger I think are the two best.
I ended up sticking with Google Messenger because Textra seemed to have trouble with different DPI's which I found a little weird. I think it has a few extra features that make it better the GM if that's not an issue for you.

Agreed. Textra is awesome. I love using the "giphy" attachments.

Though I'm content with the stock messaging app, if I wasn't using it I'd be used Google Messenger. It's nice and clean and I actually like its simplicity

EvolveSMS is my choice...

evolvesms
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EvolveSMS is my choice...
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I tried evolvesms on my Note 4 which is running 5.01 but it seems to freeze on the conversation list page. Have you had this problem?

Textra probably is the best but there are a ton of bug reports everyday