Does anyone know a good SMS app that uses the holo design language? I've been using SMS Pro be am getting to the point that I dislike using apps that don't use the new (can it still be called "new") holo language. In some ways it shouldn't even matter because the Nexus devices can be flexible with their menu button. But I still dislike developers that make Android look old and dated
So I'm at the point where I've gone back to stock messenger but want (for example) a dark theme.
Does anyone have any ideas of a holo themed SMS app. (Holo themes for Go SMS Pro and Handcent don't count as the menu button is still in the wrong place.)
Here's a holo-themed stock messenger:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
That's the one I use. Love it!
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NotEnoughMinerals said:
Here's a holo-themed stock messenger:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
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ahh that messenger looks so awesome! i dont want to root my phone just yet though
badlucktk said:
ahh that messenger looks so awesome! i dont want to root my phone just yet though
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... why? Its so easy to go back to stock on a Nexus.
Android without root is like drinking beer alone in the dark
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SMS enhancer in playstore. Using it since the galaxy nexus days. Awesome
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I think the gnex dialer is beautiful but I hate how it does not have t9 predictive text for finding a contact very quickly. What alternate dialer does everybody recommend?
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Dialer One gives you this option and seems to work fine on ICS.
Check out exDialer - a MIUI style dialer; T9; supports themes (including a nice ICS theme). I had been using DialerOne for 2 years and recently made the move to exDialer with no regrets
I have tried dialer one in the past but just downloaded exdialer with the ics theme and love it, thanks!
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Contapps. Great Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and Linkeden integration, too!
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jhalsey205 said:
Check out exDialer - a MIUI style dialer; T9; supports themes (including a nice ICS theme). I had been using DialerOne for 2 years and recently made the move to exDialer with no regrets
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+1 to this. I love it. it even has an ICS theme if you like the light blue color.
TouchPal Dialer is also nice.
jhalsey205 said:
Check out exDialer - a MIUI style dialer; T9; supports themes (including a nice ICS theme). I had been using DialerOne for 2 years and recently made the move to exDialer with no regrets
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This is great!
jhalsey205 said:
Check out exDialer - a MIUI style dialer; T9; supports themes (including a nice ICS theme). I had been using DialerOne for 2 years and recently made the move to exDialer with no regrets
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Sick! Thanks. do I need notigo? Does the zip work in ics?
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Sick! Thanks. do I need notigo? Does the zip work in ics?
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Notigo is nice so that it can clear the missed calls. The zip will no longer work with modern versions of CWM but you can still extract the apk from the zip and put it into /system/app yourself and reset the permissions for the same effect.
Can someone extract the main ics dialer's icon and replace the exdialer app icon with it? Then thankfully post the apk here?
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kindiboy said:
Can someone extract the main ics dialer's icon and replace the exdialer app icon with it? Then thankfully post the apk here?
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I second this. the exdialer icon is so ugly
Found a solution, desktop Visualizer when you pick an icon select an app icon.
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kindiboy said:
Found a solution, desktop Visualizer when you pick an icon select an app icon.
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+this
It's exactly what I just finished doing so it looks like I'm still using the stock dialer/contact apps. Couldn't be easier.
Typically I would use an Alt Launcher like Go Launcher, pin the exDialer to the bar, change the icon, then hide it in the main drawer.
Find attached exdialer v59 with main icon changed (the one from default phone app). Resigned. Please uninstall existing version on phone before installing or you will receive a certificate mismatch error.
MD5: 1CB9ED88E9B1D5A468F6D914FEE80D84
Most ROMs have t9 dialing enabled in the stock phone app now. This was a big pet peeve of mine too, and one of the deciding factors to flash Gummy Nex. That, and the enabled AOSP tethering.
I'm using android Revolution that doesn't have t9 dialing plus others may prefer the Exdialer.
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myxcon said:
I'm using android Revolution that doesn't have t9 dialing plus others may prefer the Exdialer.
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Sorry, wasn't being rude, I just wanted to let others know if they like the stock dialer and want t9, they have options
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hi, is there any notification software for android which provides notification in phone, sms or mail softwares like it shows 1-2 numbers on top right of the phone, sms applications icon?
That is based on your launcher. If you are using touchwiz, launcher pro, or go SMS launcher you can enable this feature. It will not work for Gmail because of something Google changed.
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That is based on your launcher. If you are using touchwiz, launcher pro, or go SMS launcher you can enable this feature. It will not work for Gmail because of something Google changed.
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thnx for the answer. is there ay compatible app for galaxy nexus? galaxy nexus is aosp and hence it doesnt have anu builtin app like this. cheers
He just said any of those alternative launchers..
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Try this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.iphonenotifications
Not sure if it gives you the bubble with a number though...
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
Any way to edit them?
Agreed, the :O face looks really angry which is weird.
Try sms go pro
haha I know same, I like the messaging app though.
I use Handcent. You can customize emoticons and send emoji smiles to you iPhone friends (or Android friends with Handcent, Go SMS etc.).
They're just .pngs in an apk (think it's systemui.apk). UOTKitchen also has several versions to choose from, though I haven't tried it with the galaxy nexus...so I'm not sure if it's updated for ICS.
I too hated the emoticons. Handcent has the option to use "Handcent emoticons" (not emoji) instead and they are much better.
I reccommend GO SMS simply for the various customizations, emoji plugin, and the notification pop-up.
This are the same emoticons form honeycomb... just ugly...
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As someone said above - you can replace them in UOT Kitchen or pull framework-res.apk and do it manually. Really easy.
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MS. said:
As someone said above - you can replace them in UOT Kitchen or pull framework-res.apk and do it manually. Really easy.
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That's all I'm looking for, thanks
Handcent all the way!
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TheBiles said:
Handcent all the way!
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Have you experienced any issues with Handcent on ICS? I would get FC's alot when I was using it.
Instead of modifying, would it be possible to remove emoticons completely? I wonder what would happen if somebody just removed those pics. I will try when I get my nexus back from service.
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Have you experienced any issues with Handcent on ICS? I would get FC's alot when I was using it.
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Never had a FC.
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No, there is absolutely no way to change them at all...
jkoljo said:
Instead of modifying, would it be possible to remove emoticons completely? I wonder what would happen if somebody just removed those pics. I will try when I get my nexus back from service.
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That should do. Or in worst case you can replace all smileys with transparent .PNG's
Would the Apk work on a Rooted Stock Rom?
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Would the Apk work on a Rooted Stock Rom?
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I doubt the stock ROM supports Emoji.. it would display it as a box.
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Get the emoji plug in from different SMS/MMS clients on the Play Store
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I could actually see emojis in the stock messenger, and throughout the system by changing the fonts in the system files..... but they appear white and black, but through CM9s apk messenger they could be seen in color and I'll prefer that .
Edit: to JayRokk I prefer the stock ics look thats why im looking for this alternative I would rather not download alternatives like gosms or hand cent =\
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I could actually see emojis in the stock messenger, and throughout the system by changing the fonts in the system files..... but they appear white and black, but through CM9s apk messenger they could be seen in color and I'll prefer that .
Edit: to JayRokk I prefer the stock ics look thats why im looking for this alternative I would rather not download alternatives like gosms or hand cent =\
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Ohhh I see well I provide no help with that there issue sir I take my leave and wish you luck on finding your answer
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