[Q] Stock-like Handcent alternative? - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been using Handcent for quite a while now, but I've decided to go back to stock. I just like the look of stock a lot more than Handcent, and I don't need nearly all the features that Handcent offers. Unfortunately, stock SMS doesn't have a signature option. I'm on Verizon as well, so I have to have an app that has the "SMS Split" option as well. If it matters, I'm using CM9 RC2 for the R800x. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Looking for SMS Split and Signature features?
You should have slashed other choices and picked GO SMS Pro right from the beginning.

narflynn619 said:
Looking for SMS Split and Signature features?
You should have slashed other choices and picked GO SMS Pro right from the beginning.
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I've used it. I'm not a fan. I'm just looking for an edited/rewritten stock SMS app.

brainard52 said:
I've used it. I'm not a fan. I'm just looking for an edited/rewritten stock SMS app.
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I am in the same boat and looking for the same feature in the stock app.

brck said:
I am in the same boat and looking for the same feature in the stock app.
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I'm speaking to somebody who made a version of stock that had the SMS splitting feature for Verizon. Well, not speaking, I just messaged them for the first time.

brainard52 said:
I'm speaking to somebody who made a version of stock that had the SMS splitting feature for Verizon. Well, not speaking, I just messaged them for the first time.
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I'm on Straight Talk for AT&T, but it sounds like we have the same issue. Let me know what he/she tells you.

brck said:
I'm on Straight Talk for AT&T, but it sounds like we have the same issue. Let me know what he/she tells you.
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If they tell me it can be done, I'll link them here.

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[Q] MMS sent and received as video.

Is there a way to stop this? Not really a big deal, but it's just kind of annoying.
Jorge18 said:
Is there a way to stop this? Not really a big deal, but it's just kind of annoying.
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I don't thinks so. I didn't like it either so I switched to Go SMS. It works perfectly. It even has option to change minimum mms size etc. so I am going to stick with it until Samsung releases an update.
Jorge18 said:
Is there a way to stop this? Not really a big deal, but it's just kind of annoying.
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This. I'm about to switch over to go sms as well for this very reason.
Is go sms better than Handcent?
Jorge18 said:
Is go sms better than Handcent?
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I think so. Go Dev's are always on top. They release updates regularly and that's important to me. I don't want a stagnant app that updates every few months.
Had the same problem but thought it was something I can fix in the settings... But it's good to see others are having same problem... I'll give go SMS a try... Hopefully on the next update this gets addressed
-1 for Go and there launcher not a big TW fan
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[Q] Group messaging issue

Is anyone else having issues with group messaging when using the stock app? I can send to multiple people in a group but replies come back individually. Thanks!!
joelszs said:
Is anyone else having issues with group messaging when using the stock app? I can send to multiple people in a group but replies come back individually. Thanks!!
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wish i could help but mine works perfectly fine. I assume you already dove into the settings menus and made sure the group messaging text box is checked?
fullyflaredfred said:
wish i could help but mine works perfectly fine. I assume you already dove into the settings menus and made sure the group messaging text box is checked?
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What model are you on? I believe the model I'm on (D855) doesn't have that option n settings.
fullyflaredfred said:
wish i could help but mine works perfectly fine. I assume you already dove into the settings menus and made sure the group messaging text box is checked?
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Also, can you screen shot your settings menu where it shows that setting for me?
joelszs said:
Also, can you screen shot your settings menu where it shows that setting for me?
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Check under MMS settings in your Messenger app settings. I have it checked, but it does the same thing. I think its an iPhone to Android issue. It's happened to me on any device I've owned, especially when the first message originates from an iPhone.
Semantics said:
Check under MMS settings in your Messenger app settings. I have it checked, but it does the same thing. I think its an iPhone to Android issue. It's happened to me on any device I've owned, especially when the first message originates from an iPhone.
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Like I said earlier, I don't have that option to tick in my MMS settings so not sure what to do.
I'd check with the D855 owners, the D851 has the option.
joelszs said:
Also, can you screen shot your settings menu where it shows that setting for me?
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fullyflaredfred said:
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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As I thought, the D855 has different settings. Any idea for a fix?
joelszs said:
As I thought, the D855 has different settings. Any idea for a fix?
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Use Textra. Free alternative to the Stock messaging application, and more robust while still retaining minimalism. Best SMS app I have ever used on Android.
I use it sometimes but I'm a big fan of the stock app
joelszs said:
Is anyone else having issues with group messaging when using the stock app? I can send to multiple people in a group but replies come back individually. Thanks!!
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Im curious to know if you've gotten this fixed? The reason is im using an lgg3 rom for the lgg2 and im on att. I also don't have group message unless i start the group message.
Anyone solved this yet? I have the same issue. Downloaded Google Messenger, same issue. I also don't see a setting for Group Messaging in the default messaging app or Messenger.
I had this problem and fixed it. I bought the Galaxy S7 Edge. I am an unfortunate Sprint user.

Different SMS application with Edge lighting?

I prefer Chomp SMS to the stock messaging app in every way - however I noticed that my edge lighting doesn't work with Chomp. Anyone know of a way to get it to work, or am I stuck with the stock messaging app for now?
Synyster06Gates said:
I prefer Chomp SMS to the stock messaging app in every way - however I noticed that my edge lighting doesn't work with Chomp. Anyone know of a way to get it to work, or am I stuck with the stock messaging app for now?
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if you want to incorporate the edge light part of it, you gotta use the stock app
wase4711 said:
if you want to incorporate the edge light part of it, you gotta use the stock app
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Damn. That's disappointing. I wish it didn't resize MMS the way it does. Through Chomp they come in at a fairly large size - through the stock app they're reduced to a max of 1024 - in my case 768x1024
i think hangouts might work with it too, if thats better for u
wase4711 said:
i think hangouts might work with it too, if thats better for u
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No luck with Hangouts either. I'm sure it'll come in the future!
Synyster06Gates said:
No luck with Hangouts either. I'm sure it'll come in the future!
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not only that, I bet after a few days you dont even pay attention to the side light...if you dont keep your phone face down, or, in a really dark area/room, you wont even notice it

Dialer Question

Any way to remove the "tips" that appears on the dialpad?
This is what I'm referring to.
Nothing?
I don't have any tips
Andariel636 said:
I don't have any tips
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Weird. I can't get rid of it.
Same here, don't know how to remove it
I submitted a bug report to OnePlus at the same time I posted the thread here. Hopefully they will answer.
So, only one other person has this problem?
I have the tips as well
Baldilocks said:
Any way to remove the "tips" that appears on the dialpad?
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I had it at first then it just went away. I flashed FreedomOS last night and now it's back again...
bp328i said:
I had it at first then it just went away. I flashed FreedomOS last night and now it's back again...
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Yeah, it's rather annoying.
Baldilocks said:
Yeah, it's rather annoying.
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It really is annoying, glad I don't use the phone on my phone that much...lol
Have you tried google dialer instead of oneplus dialer?
Working great here
Edit: i installed from O+5 thread, TWRP method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/magisk-oneplus-5-google-dialer-contacts-t3640993
jomaga said:
Have you tried google dialer instead of oneplus dialer?
Working great here
Edit: i installed from O+5 thread, TWRP method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/magisk-oneplus-5-google-dialer-contacts-t3640993
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I'll try it. I've already replaced Contacts, Messenger and Gallery apps. So might as well replace this one as well.
But then again, I don't want to root or install TWRP just yet either.
It's on mine. It will not go.
jomaga said:
Have you tried google dialer instead of oneplus dialer?
Working great here
Edit: i installed from O+5 thread, TWRP method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/magisk-oneplus-5-google-dialer-contacts-t3640993
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Baldilocks said:
I'll try it. I've already replaced Contacts, Messenger and Gallery apps. So might as well replace this one as well.
But then again, I don't want to root or install TWRP just yet either.
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I just installed the Google Dialer from the OnePlus 5 and after running the Play Store update and theming it with Swift Black it's so much better than the OnePlus dialer.
I also added Google Duo for video calls.
bp328i said:
I just installed the Google Dialer from the OnePlus 5 and after running the Play Store update and theming it with Swift Black it's so much better than the OnePlus dialer.
I also added Google Duo for video calls.
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If you get a moment, can you please check some things for me ? Do you still have the visual voicemail tab in dialer? Also, when you get a call is the One Plus buttons or Google's.
Thanks
notrock said:
If you get a moment, can you please check some things for me ? Do you still have the visual voicemail tab in dialer? Also, when you get a call is the One Plus buttons or Google's.
Thanks
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Visual voicemail tab = check
In call UI = Google
Not sure whats going on with XDA and screenshots today but yes I still have Visual voicemail tab and the in call UI is the Google Dialer.
bp328i said:
Visual voicemail tab = check
In call UI = Google
Not sure whats going on with XDA and screenshots today but yes I still have Visual voicemail tab and the in call UI is the Google Dialer.
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Thank you for checking. This is so much better. I hung up on 3 people today.
notrock said:
Thank you for checking. This is so much better. I hung up on 3 people today.
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That swipe down in the stock OOS dialer always throws me for a loop.

Thinq does not have advanced messaging option

I bought 2 US thinqs from t-mobile the other day. Both have the same base version. Security version. I've compared every setting I can think of. But one of the phones does not show Advanced messaging options in settings. No alias settings. My. Phone shows a click able menu called "advanced messaging" but the other phone does not. Anybody know anything about this?
Tragion said:
I bought 2 US thinqs from t-mobile the other day. Both have the same base version. Security version. I've compared every setting I can think of. But one of the phones does not show Advanced messaging options in settings. No alias settings. My. Phone shows a click able menu called "advanced messaging" but the other phone does not. Anybody know anything about this?
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My silver T-Mobile G7 has advanced settings, and I'll get back on here after I check my wife's red one. What do you want from advanced settings, and what does alias do?
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Idon12no said:
My silver T-Mobile G7 has advanced settings, and I'll get back on here after I check my wife's red one. What do you want from advanced settings, and what does alias do?
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I'm trying to figure out why I can't get delivered and read reports when my friend and I text each other. We don't have this problem with anybody else. Just each other. This seems to be the only setting that could be causing the issue. Delivery and read reports are working with mms between the two phones but not sms. Alias seems to just be another version of your personal profile on the phone. Not too concerned about that function but it seems to be connected to since she doesn't have that setting either
Hmmm, just got my silver T-Mobile G7 ThinQ Friday and I don't have advanced messaging on it either.
Lancerz said:
Hmmm, just got my silver T-Mobile G7 ThinQ Friday and I don't have advanced messaging on it either.
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I think it was a bad installation of the update. Factory reset seems to have solved the problem
Tragion said:
I think it was a bad installation of the update. Factory reset seems to have solved the problem
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Ok thanks, think I'll try that tomorrow then! Can you take a screenshot of the settings in your messages app please, thanks.
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I think it was a bad installation of the update. Factory reset seems to have solved the problem
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Thanks that did it! I see some people don't know what advanced messaging is, but now I can see when my wife is typing or has read my text messages on her Galaxy S8.
Lancerz said:
Thanks that did it! I see some people don't know what advanced messaging is, but now I can see when my wife is typing or has read my text messages on her Galaxy S8.
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Hooray, I'm useful!
Lancerz said:
Thanks that did it! I see some people don't know what advanced messaging is, but now I can see when my wife is typing or has read my text messages on her Galaxy S8.
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Hi, do you have the LG Message app or thr Google Message app? Also, do you still have the wide angle camera of the front camera?
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Hi, do you have the LG Message app or thr Google Message app? Also, do you still have the wide angle camera of the front camera?
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I don't think it ever had wide angle in the front. That's why there's two lenses on the back.
t1.8matt said:
I don't think it ever had wide angle in the front. That's why there's two lenses on the back.
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I read the specs, and it shows that the front has it? And someone confirmed it was there before the update :laugh:

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