Does anyone know how, or if it's even possible, to change the sms bubble color? They picked some of the worst colors for stock. Also, I am rooted. And yes I tried the search function first, but it is down at the moment so please don't flame me.
Download alternative sms app from the market or else you will have to theme it by yourself.
My favorite sms app is Go dev sms app. Go check it out.
I've tried some other sms apps but I actually like the stock one. I guess I'll have to do some research, but is it very hard to theme it on your own?
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I've tried some other sms apps but I actually like the stock one. I guess I'll have to do some research, but is it very hard to theme it on your own?
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Don't worry mate, you posted in the right section and this is a rarely covered topic (in fact its one I battled with back on the Epic 4G). To answer your question, yes and no. Having never delved into the TW Messaging app I have no idea if you'd simply have to create and replace an image file or if we're talking massive edits. My advice would be to get a program like WinZip or 7zip and open the messaging apk with it. Look around for the images related to the bubbles and see if replacing them works.
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I was wondering if there is any way to delete the messages app from the phone and run a password protected sms app from the market? I've also thought about an app that would just hide the messages app, password protected of course. I haven't seen anything like this yet though. I have already searched the forums but haven't came up with anything really. I'm not a noob to Android by any means and I'm pretty tech savvy, So I'm open to options. Any help would be appreciated.
I am currently running Ava-FroyoV5 on my Evo. Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks in advance.
If you have NAND unlocked, and I'm pretty sure you do, you should be able to find the messages app in /system/app (I think it should be there) and remove it. There is one problem with that and that is I'm not sure if it could cause system instability. There are some apps you should never remove. I think messages is safe, but not entirely sure.
Also, there are apps that let you password protect apps. I'll try to find one and post back, but they do exist on the market. This is what I recommend.
EDIT: I found two highly rated apps: App Protector and AndLock. AndLock has some neat features, but is paid. App Protector has a Lite and Pro version, so you can try it before you dedicate to buy it. Both seem to be really good, but I haven't tested them. Hope this helps.
with handcent, there is an option under security
Security->security level->protect stock messaging also
and in handcent just make sure you set up a pass or a pattern lock and it should protect both.
Thanks to both of you. I ended up going with app protector. This was exactly what I was looking for and I will end up paying for this app. Thank you again guys.
Just wanted to chime in real quick in case anyone else thinks off removing the stock messaging app. I tried it out, and it broke messaging all together. I would get notifications of messages, butt they wouldn't appear in the threads. Had to reinstall messaging in order for it to work again.
That is all, you may return to your regular programming.
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didnt read..so here's this:
Root:
adb devices
adb remount
adb shell
rm system/app/amazonmp3.apk <<-in your case would be replaced with Mms.apk
Then check to make sure:
cd system
cd app
ls
But why remove? just edit Mms.apk till you get it the way you like..I actually like it
ps 11minute time frame difference was due to 4chan..weird stuff out there
anyway..
here's proof
removing the mms.app will most likely kill your messaging all together. Just a warning....
that's what she said
david279 said:
removing the mms.app will most likely kill your messaging all together. Just a warning....
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I agree (damn this 10 character post minimum limit)
this is the new release of GO SMS, the old GO SMS will be phased out
GO SMS Pro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&feature=search_result
even more features than before, gestures, more animation, more themes, and you can even create your own theme right in the app itself
GO SMS Pro Emoji Plugin
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms.emoji&feature=search_result
emoticons compatible with iphones emoticons
emoji support is back, nice! thanks
Will check it out, thanks.
All it needs now is swipe to change messages and a way to toggle the pop-up while the screen is on.
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Whoaaa looks so much like the stock MIUI SMS app now! Will try this for sure!
Emoji does not work
I have not tested it yet with people who DO have go sms pro,
but, when I send emoji to people who DON'T have go sms pro, they do not see the emoji I attach in the message, only the regular smileys
Edit: I just read again the market description of the emoji plugin. and indeed it is stated very clearly that the recipient should have go sms pro and the emoji plugin.
In my opinion this is totally useless.
One has to convince all of his contacts to install an app before one can use it properly
That's not the right way to implement new stuff.
Imagine you could not talk to someone unless he had your dialer application....
ridiculous
Ommadawn101 said:
I have not tested it yet with people who DO have go sms pro,
but, when I send emoji to people who DON'T have go sms pro, they do not see the emoji I attach in the message, only the regular smileys
Edit: I just read again the market description of the emoji plugin. and indeed it is stated very clearly that the recipient should have go sms pro and the emoji plugin.
In my opinion this is totally useless.
One has to convince all of his contacts to install an app before one can use it properly
That's not the right way to implement new stuff.
Imagine you could not talk to someone unless he had your dialer application....
ridiculous
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So you suggest they change the SMS-standard to implement their own type of smileys? Remember that SMS is only text, and it is the SMS-app reading the SMS that translates the text 'colon-paranthesis' to an image of a smiley-face.
Ridiculous...
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So you suggest they change the SMS-standard to implement their own type of smileys? Remember that SMS is only text, and it is the SMS-app reading the SMS that translates the text 'colon-paranthesis' to an image of a smiley-face.
Ridiculous...
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I am not a developer and I don't have knowhow, but I know what sounds unreasonable.
It is very unreasonable to provide you with a tool that only works if your recipient has exactly the same tool.
Can you imagine having an sms app which messages could be read ONLY by people who had the same app? wouldn't you call that ridiculous and useless?
I don't see the difference
Ommadawn101 said:
Can you imagine having an sms app which messages could be read ONLY by people who had the same app? wouldn't you call that ridiculous and useless?
I don't see the difference
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I use Google Talk all the time.
whaave said:
I use Google Talk all the time.
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If you compare a small app on android to a Google application, than I have nothing more to say
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If you compare a small app on android to a Google application, than I have nothing more to say
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It's obvious that you do not know what you are talking about. What you find ridiculus I find obvious. I rest my case
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It's obvious that you do not know what you are talking about. What you find ridiculus I find obvious. I rest my case
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Whatever makes you happy
What is it? Originally this was a direct extract of the Email.apk from Nexus One 2.3.4; but the most recent update uses a bug-fixed version extracted from CM7. Primarily because the text prediction bar works in this Email app; while it seems to be missing from all the SGS Gingerbread Email.apks.
Update November 3: I have been using CM7 and don't see myself switching back... CM rocks!!
Update June 6: New version extracted from CM7 nightly that appears to really fix the problem where Exchange email accounts stop syncing, requiring a reboot of the phone. I've been using this build 4 days without sync problem. Relevant threads HERE and HERE
As far as I know this will only work on a Gingerbread ROM. Install via CWM. The installer will attempt to ERASE your emails and email account settings from your phone. This keeps the system from getting all goofed up due to database incompatibilities between Email.apks (Thanks nitr8 and styxx!)
I tested this under Juwe's ROM v4.2 and under Darkys 10.1 against my office Exchange server. It seems to work great.
I am not a developer by any means. What I've posted here is something hacked together out of nothing more than dumb luck. (Really, all I did was extract the APK from the CM7 nightly and modify the menu xml files to link to APK internal PNG images rather than linking to the phone framework PNGs. No actual program code changes were made by me.) If it bricks your phone and your hair falls out... sorry, but don't come crying to me. You have been warned! If this app doesn't work for you, please post anyway so I can laugh at you... Errr... I mean, so I can try to help you.
May 8th update: Some of the menu icons were not showing up properly. Spent some time with APK Manager and figured out how to add in the missing icons.
looks fun
ive tried this and it looks good and works well. The major issue for me as with all the older email apps is there is no "Move to folder" option..... which absolutely drives me nuts. I had it until I tried using the TAB email app, then tried going back but keep getting this same apk and am missing this option. Its a real pain!
Funny, I didn't even notice the "Move to Folder" option was absent!
For me the text prediction was a huge issue, and it was really my only motivator for trying it out. I'm very happy with how quick and responsive this app is. With the stock app I would get lag at different times, especially noticeable when deleting multiple messages. This Nexus version seems to delete them instantly. I also really like having the check-mark boxes present on the message list.
I haven't tried the TAB email app, are you saying the move-to-folder option is missing from the TAB version as well? Have you tried the SGSII Email app from this thread?
good plan
the option was there in the tab email app and also in the newer one of the galaxy but I cant find the apk for that! that'll teach me to back them up! I'll have a look at that thread anyway and see where it leads. Thanks for your work and your assistance.
post a couple of screenshots please: ) otherwise thanks!
Thanks works great
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THANK YOU. Samsung email client is sub-optimal. I feel like I can breath again. No more staring at the screen waiting to read an email.
Thanks for sharing !
Anyway, Landscape mode (as with Samsumg one) doesn't work with this Email.apk ... So I'll stay with my K9-mail app.
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Thanks for sharing !
Anyway, Landscape mode (as with Samsumg one) doesn't work with this Email.apk ... So I'll stay with my K9-mail app.
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I use K9 for my personal email account, and the Nexus app for my work email account... and I don't see a difference in the way they handle landscape mode... so just curious, what am I missing?
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post a couple of screenshots please: ) otherwise thanks!
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It doesn't look significantly different. There are check boxes along the left edge of the message list view so you can quickly select multiple messages for deletion, otherwise it looks pretty much the same. The big difference is in how much more responsive it is over the Samsung client, and the fact that the keyboard text prediction bar works when using this email client.
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I use K9 for my personal email account, and the Nexus app for my work email account... and I don't see a difference in the way they handle landscape mode... so just curious, what am I missing?
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There was a misunderstanding : Samsung app has a different landscape mode.
quick noob question. do i have to wipe anything before flashing this? I'm guessing no but want to be sure.
You need to flash the ZIP via from ClockworkManager, and it will attempt to wipe your email accounts to prevent force close issues due to email database differences between the Email.apk versions.
Does the number of unread emails appear in the icon?
JiiJii said:
Does the number of unread emails appear in the icon?
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I wish!
Thanks for posting this! I was killing myself trying to figure out why autocorrection and word prediction wasn't working on my gb rom. I installed it on my captivate running a gb rom (Serendipity VII). It works very nicely for me.
New version _actually_ seems to fix Exchange sync problem.
Thanks for the update. I had trouble getting it to connect over a good 3g signal, but it did so when I enabled wireless for the first sync. I hadn't noticed the synching problem but might not have used it long enough to see the problem. All seems to be working. This app is much nicer than the stock samsung email client in virtually every way. It is much more polished and easier to use. It would be nice if it didn't clear settings when updating over itself, but that is not a big deal.
It's a bit confusing in this thread, but I take it that this apk also lacks Move To Folder? That's a seriously useful feature and it might drive me back to stock on my Incredible just to get it back. Then, of course, I lost the ability to create private appointments in the calendar! Whee. Have you found a version yet that has this feature?
Hi,
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for such a question, but I'm just shooting in the wild here. Please suggest to move it if not the right forum.
What I would like to know is that are there any replacement apps for the caller/caller ID for CM7. This is the screen that you see after you've dialed the number (or getting a call): with bluetooth, spkr, dialer, end call there. I don't know what it is exactly called, but I would like to know if there are any apps that replace it?
I'm using Go Launcher EX and everything looks so nice and smooth until you dial the number and a ugly stock Android screen with a small picture stares at you.
Your suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks.
Maybe You coud try Go contacts
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jbapps.contact
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Its called the "dialer". Just search "dialer" on the Market, and you will find a bunch of replacement dialers. And as mentioned above, Go Contacts is a good one. Go apps are well done, and Go Contacts has lots of themes, so you can tailor the appearance to your liking.
Hi all. Been lurking for a long time, but I can't find an answer to this question, so finally signed up to post. Sorry if this has been answered, but I can't seem to find it anywhere!
I'm wondering if anyone has figured out how to add anything besides plain text to the default email apps' signature option.
It lets me cut/paste into the signature box, but I can't edit the font size, color, or style. My email signature on my work desktop complies with a company-mandated form, and I'd like to use the same on my SIII so people can't tell where I'm emailing from! I've tried everything I can think of and can't figure out how to do this. Willing to use a third-party app (even if it's not free) if it comes highly recommended. Thanks!
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Hi all. Been lurking for a long time, but I can't find an answer to this question, so finally signed up to post. Sorry if this has been answered, but I can't seem to find it anywhere!
I'm wondering if anyone has figured out how to add anything besides plain text to the default email apps' signature option.
It lets me cut/paste into the signature box, but I can't edit the font size, color, or style. My email signature on my work desktop complies with a company-mandated form, and I'd like to use the same on my SIII so people can't tell where I'm emailing from! I've tried everything I can think of and can't figure out how to do this. Willing to use a third-party app (even if it's not free) if it comes highly recommended. Thanks!
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Did you ever find an answer for this? I'm trying to do the same thing.
Still no answer on this I guess..? Seems like a pretty common thing to want to add a logo or some formatting to the email signature...
Hi!
AOSP Email client (as included in CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, OmniROM, and all other AOSP/CM-based ROMs) cannot sent emails in HTML. It can receive and display HTML emails, but cannot sent HTML-formatted ones. As such, you would not be able to add font style or add a logo to your signature.
Samsung's email app (included in Samsung's stock ROM and some other stock-based ROMs), though, is HTML-sending capable, and you might be able to add some formating to your signature. I remember when using Samsung stock ROM I was able to put my name in bold, add color to my company's name and play with font size directly in the signature preference.