[Q] Multiple contacts - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I have recently switched over to the modded stock messaging app from handcent and it works great. The only thing I cant figure out is how to select multiple contacts. I know you can type in each individual name for a group mms or multiple sms, but is there a way to have a scroll list and select contacts?

coronanlime said:
I have recently switched over to the modded stock messaging app from handcent and it works great. The only thing I cant figure out is how to select multiple contacts. I know you can type in each individual name for a group mms or multiple sms, but is there a way to have a scroll list and select contacts?
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Open a new message and in the "to" field there are a plus button.
If you press that one you get a list with checkboxes
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Don't see it
Lord Yurij said:
Open a new message and in the "to" field there are a plus button.
If you press that one you get a list with checkboxes
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I don't see what you are talking about.

coronanlime said:
I don't see what you are talking about.
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Oh, didn't see you used a modded one.
But Why not use the one from play store? It has theming support.
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Which one?
Lord Yurij said:
Oh, didn't see you used a modded one.
But Why not use the one from play store? It has theming support.
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Which one is in the play store? I used to use handcent but it gets real laggy and is a little bit buggy on Liquidsmooth 3.1 beta (the popup doesnt move for the keyboard and gets overlapped.)
I am using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37125484#post37125484
It has everythingI want except for the way to select multiple contacts. What I am looking for is minimalism, group MMS functionality, and popup window. Does the one in the Market have it?

coronanlime said:
Which one is in the play store? I used to use handcent but it gets real laggy and is a little bit buggy on Liquidsmooth 3.1 beta (the popup doesnt move for the keyboard and gets overlapped.)
I am using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37125484#post37125484
It has everythingI want except for the way to select multiple contacts. What I am looking for is minimalism, group MMS functionality, and popup window. Does the one in the Market have it?
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Basically.
Not sure exactly what you mean with minimalism.
But why not try it
I can also recommend go sms.
There you can choose how many of the features you want to use
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How do you send mass text on galaxy nexus?

Hey guys I really can figure this out. Can anybody help out?
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You have to use another SMS app like Go SMS or something.
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+1, definitely in GoSMS, where you add recipients in compose new message you can select entire groups or all contacts...
You can add a bunch of people to the recipient list just by tapping it
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I use hand cent because it has a cleaner look and less childish...
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Amen to that, I can't use any of their stuff
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GroupText it's in the market.
You can type multiple names in the stock msging app. Just tap on the address bar and keep inputing names.
Mind you, it cant email a group but it can mass text.
I filed a "bug" about this:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23649
supernova_00 said:
I filed a "bug" about this:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23649
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What bug? Read posts above yours.
After you enter the first recipient, tap in the TO: field enter another one, then keep adding to your hearts content.
dougdirt said:
What bug? Read posts above yours.
After you enter the first recipient, tap in the TO: field enter another one, then keep adding to your hearts content.
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That is a pain in the ass though. Read the report I filed to see why it is.
Not only is it a pain in the ass, but there's also a limit to how many people you can add when using that method.
I can't believe Google still hasn't given us a built-in option to see a list of all contacts with tick boxes next to their names for easy selection. My Symbian phones from 2004 could do that.

Group MMS and Other Hidden Gems in Android 4.2 (on a Galaxy Nexus)

Well, There's a working Group MMS option in the stock messenger. Oh my GOD is this great! :good:
Anyone else find anything worth reporting?
Miracast is obviously not included on the GNex ROM as I doubt it has the hardware to support it.
I'm not sure if it was there before but I noticed that you can disable system apps now. Just go to Settings -> Apps -> All and select an app from there. If its a system app, the "Uninstall" option becomes "Disable". In my case I'm not using Currents and Google Talk so I had them disabled. Now they are hidden and don't show up in the App Drawer.
*EDIT: NVM. Apparently "its been there since forever" as the guy below replied to me.
*EDIT2: Ok. I've read that the feature to "disable" system apps was slightly improved in 4.2. Before, you need to uninstall updates first before you can disable a system app. Now you can disable system apps directly without the need of uninstalling the updates first. That was the reason I thought disabling system apps is new in 4.2. When I was in 4.1.x I just see the "Uninstall Updates" button.
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I'm not sure if it was there before but I noticed that you can disable system apps now. Just go to Settings -> Apps -> All and select an app from there. If its a system app, the "Uninstall" option becomes "Disable". In my case I'm not using Currents and Google Talk so I had them disabled. Now they are hidden and don't show up in the App Drawer.
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it's been there since forever.
I really like the daydream screen saver option.
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mitchell.23 said:
I really like the daydream screen saver option.
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Not flashed it yet but where is that?
No hdr in camera
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people still use mms ? dam. m i the only one who prefers emails ?
garner said:
Not flashed it yet but where is that?
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It's in Settings > Display and the options are Clock, Colours, Currents, Photo Frame, Photo Table (this is very nice and interactive).
You also have the following options for when to daydream; while docked, while charging and either.
dcdttu said:
Well, There's a working Group MMS option in the stock messenger. Oh my GOD is this great! :good:
Anyone else find anything worth reporting?
Miracast is obviously not included on the GNex ROM as I doubt it has the hardware to support it.
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I don't see the group MMS option. Would be nice though.
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Genesis206 said:
I don't see the group MMS option. Would be nice though.
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Messages -> Settings -> Multimedia (MMS) Messages -> Group messaging.
tehgeekguy said:
Messages -> Settings -> Multimedia (MMS) Messages -> Group messaging.
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Not seeing this option.... it it ROM specific, or tied to the GAPPS? Running BAMF Paradigm, with 4.2 GAPPS
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thenewguy821 said:
Not seeing this option.... it it ROM specific, or tied to the GAPPS? Running BAMF Paradigm, with 4.2 GAPPS
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i think its rom specific, as in you gotta use the 4.2 ota rom to find it.
bluizzo said:
i think its rom specific, as in you gotta use the 4.2 ota rom to find it.
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Makes sense... Thanks.
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I was just going to post about this. Lol.
I think there are minor aesthetic changes, as well. When you are in messaging, compose a message and are choosing a recipient from your contacts there is now shading underneath the box with the recipient. I don't think this was in 4.1.2 or lower. The font also seems a little bolder in the messaging threads, most notably for me with the font being set to small.
Does the group messaging work with other platforms (iPhone, Blackberry, WP7/8)? In other words, did they finally decide to bake in threaded MMSes into 4.2?
a12m4nd0 said:
I was just going to post about this. Lol.
I think there are minor aesthetic changes, as well. When you are in messaging, compose a message and are choosing a recipient from your contacts there is now shading underneath the box with the recipient. I don't think this was in 4.1.2 or lower. The font also seems a little bolder in the messaging threads, most notably for me with the font being set to small.
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Oh god i thought it was just me with the bold fonts! haha.... :silly:
Why is google ears installed but not accessible? i'm using the takju rom. Seems really strange to me.
Darkat70 said:
Why is google ears installed but not accessible? i'm using the takju rom. Seems really strange to me.
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Google ears is not available in a lot of countries, automatically freezes on installation in my case
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mabast said:
Google ears is not available in a lot of countries, automatically freezes on installation in my case
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Any solution? I really like the sound search lockscreen widget.
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Best and unexpected thing I found (and the ONLY reason I stay on 4.2 now)
- Active call (phone) now works in LANDSCAPE mode - so you no longer look like an idiot when you have a carmount and need to tilt your head 90 degrees!!!!!!!!!!
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Any solution? I really like the sound search lockscreen widget.
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unfreeze with Titanium backup

FB Messenger with Chatheads in Market now

If you update the FB messenger app, you get chatheads, even without FB home. Using it right now, very slick
I don't see a difference. What an I missing here?
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kentot said:
I don't see a difference. What an I missing here?
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When someone sends you a fb message, you'll get the chathead notification on your home screen. If you want chatheads to work with your texts too, go into the settings for fb messenger, and press sms/mms, and select the option to use messenger for sms. Now you'll get chathead notifications for texts too.
I hate to admit it, but this is actually really cool. Only thing missing is MMS support, which i don't use that often. I really like how in the pop-up you can scroll back and read the previous messages. Best pop-up notification for SMS on the market IMHO.
kxhaz said:
I hate to admit it, but this is actually really cool. Only thing missing is MMS support, which i don't use that often. I really like how in the pop-up you can scroll back and read the previous messages. Best pop-up notification for SMS on the market IMHO.
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It should have MMS support, its listed in the settings, though I haven't tested it. But yea, its definitely slick. I'm glad they chose not to force you to have home in order to use it. Very smart decision on their part
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It should have MMS support, its listed in the settings, though I haven't tested it. But yea, its definitely slick. I'm glad they chose not to force you to have home in order to use it. Very smart decision on their part
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Chat head does not come up but the app can process the MMS but chat heads doesn't work on that, only SMS just tested it
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Cannot get it to work on Nexus 4. no chart heads.
Looked thru settings... None
[NEXUS⁴] [XYLON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
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Cannot get it to work on Nexus 4. no chart heads.
Looked thru settings... None
[NEXUS⁴] [XYLON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
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Try longpressing on a message in messenger. There should be an option that says "Pop out chat head". Maybe that will get it going.
dEris said:
Cannot get it to work on Nexus 4. no chart heads.
Looked thru settings... None
[NEXUS⁴] [XYLON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
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Make sure you have the newest update, 2.4.2-release, dated April 13.
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Same here
Can't get chat heads to work, even by tapping on "pop out chat heads". It just goes back to my home screen
Gnex with PA3
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I can't get it work it either. I don't see the option for "pop out chat head" when I long press. I am on the latest build too. I tried deleting the FB account in settings along with the apps then did a reinstall but nothing. I don't see the option in the settings for chat heads either.
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Greg Tolan said:
I can't get it work it either. I don't see the option for "pop out chat head" when I long press. I am on the latest build too. I tried deleting the FB account in settings along with the apps then did a reinstall but nothing. I don't see the option in the settings for chat heads either.
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running MMuzzy's 4.2.2
Yeah im getting the same thing. I enabled the SMS settings and it still didnt work me either
banelicious said:
Same here
Can't get chat heads to work, even by tapping on "pop out chat heads". It just goes back to my home screen
Gnex with PA3
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Atrix2destroyer said:
Yeah im getting the same thing. I enabled the SMS settings and it still didnt work me either
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I cannot get this to work either. What ROMS are the people that have chat heads working, running? I am on PA and had to switch off tablet mode just to see the settings dots for messenger. Still, no chat heads check box in the notifications settings.
Version - 2.4.2-release (build 178229)
Natef53 said:
I cannot get this to work either. What ROMS are the people that have chat heads working, running? I am on PA and had to switch off tablet mode just to see the settings dots for messenger. Still, no chat heads check box in the notifications settings.
Version - 2.4.2-release (build 178229)
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I'm running the vanilla version of MMuzzy's 4.2.2 ROM. It is pure AOSP. I am wondering if it is an issue with the android version and not the ROM. Since all the phones that FB home is compatible with are 4.1, maybe chat heads in messenger just won't work on anything 4.2 based. Is there confirmation of it working on any 4.2 device? I'll try my N10 later tonight.
Greg Tolan said:
I'm running the vanilla version of MMuzzy's 4.2.2 ROM. It is pure AOSP. I am wondering if it is an issue with the android version and not the ROM. Since all the phones that FB home is compatible with are 4.1, maybe chat heads in messenger just won't work on anything 4.2 based. Is there confirmation of it working on any 4.2 device? I'll try my N10 later tonight.
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I run factory ROM 4.2.2 no problems only MMS won't popup as a chat head
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I have Cm 10.1 and chat heads don't work for me either
L.E. unistalled and reinstalled and now it works!
Same problem here.. but on my nexus 4 with cm10. No chatheads, no option in the settings.
I'm on AOKP, running 4.2.2 and its working
I'm running vanir and it's working for me.
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It's great and all, but i wish it stuck to your screen. I hate when i clear all my apps and then it also clears away the Chat heads. Know if there's a way to make it stay?

Chat heads for FB Messenger, anyone get it to work?

So the update came out and know quite a few people talking about it. If you update Facebook and messenger you now get this option without having to use Facebook home. Anyone get it to work? If you go to settings and notifications there's suppose to be a check box for chat heads but I'm not getting one
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When you bring up the person you are chatting with, long press on the conversation and then you will see the option to bring up "pop up chat head"
Forgot to mention chat heads only work on Facebook messenger.
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I had to uncheck 'Hide Statusbar' in Apex for it to work correctly.
tnosz said:
When you bring up the person you are chatting with, long press on the conversation and then you will see the option to bring up "pop up chat head"
Forgot to mention chat heads only work on Facebook messenger.
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This does not work for me. I've tried long pressing everywhere. I'm assuming if I don't have the option to turn it on under notification settings that it won't work for me at all.
I'm running 2.4.2 I've restarted the app and phone several times and reinstalled too
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Open messenger,, then when the window comes up on the top left hand side should say messages.make sure that your settings allow pop up heads.
You do this by going into settings on the actual messenger app, then click on notifications, , then check "chat heads"
Now go back to messages window and hold down a conversation that you already have going.
On the conversation window that comes up tick the pop up heads option.
There you go hope that helps
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tnosz said:
Open messenger,, then when the window comes up on the top left hand side should say messages.make sure that your settings allow pop up heads.
You do this by going into settings on the actual messenger app, then click on notifications, , then check "chat heads"
Now go back to messages window and hold down a conversation that you already have going.
On the conversation window that comes up tick the pop up heads option.
There you go hope that helps
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I do not have "chat heads" option under notifications where sound, vibe rate, etc. So there for I can't enable it because it is not there to enable.
http://www.imgur.com/RMlG1rq.png
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You need to update the messenger app in order for it to work.
chucky19 said:
You need to update the messenger app in order for it to work.
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I have the newest Facebook and messenger. I updated both today
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Thats the version I have. Sorry man
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Same problem for me as well. I even flashed different rom. Clean flash as well. Nothing works. What weird is my gf has same phone same rom, same modem and hers working as soon as the app is updated.
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I have the same version, yet mine doesn't work. I even tried shutting off nova launcher and nothing.
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I have the same problem as everyone else. I read somewhere that it has to do with the actual Facebook account.
Try to sign out of your account and then sign in to a friends account on your phone and test it out.
My long press selection options
Jayv81 you are right. It is related with the account. I key my gf sign into her account on my phone and the chat head option showed up. WTH! as soon as she log out, the option is gone.
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I found a modded app that works. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232307
I tried this one and it works just make sure and un install all current Facebook apps. Also I'm not a fan of the Facebook home and I uninstalled it after testing the linked method. And it still works.
All credit goes to theos0o
Long press options with modded apps
This does it. Finally! Thx
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Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know how to un-stack the chat heads that pop up? I can see the multiple chat heads for each thread when I drag the circle, but they're all stacked and attached to each other.
L_E_O said:
Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know how to un-stack the chat heads that pop up? I can see the multiple chat heads for each thread when I drag the circle, but they're all stacked and attached to each other.
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I don't think you can unstack them.
Try Logging In To Facebook Application.It Worked For Me
If you're using CyanogenMod or any custom ROM....
Find your device full specifications on google and look for its original PPI pixel density or resolution.
download an app on playstore like 'screen resolution changer' and change it to its original resolution.
Hope it works

Forcing bubble notifications

According to this article you can turn on bubble notifcations (and force black [emoji16]) in Dev options.
Anyone get this to work running the latest Google messaging beta?
https://www.xda-developers.com/googles-messages-tests-floating-conversation-bubbles-android-10/
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darrbeck said:
According to this article you can turn on bubble notifcations (and force black [emoji16]) in Dev options.
Anyone get this to work running the latest Google messaging beta?
https://www.xda-developers.com/googles-messages-tests-floating-conversation-bubbles-android-10/
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I am not sure what this does. I am using the below and it definitely is working... For popups with ALL apps... In the photo you can see I have a pop-up at the same time from POTUS on Twitter...View attachment 4912275
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I am not sure what this does. I am using the below and it definitely is working... For popups with ALL apps... In the photo you can see I have a pop-up at the same time from POTUS on Twitter...View attachment 4912275
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Interesting. Not working for me but based on your screenshot I am testing the smart pop up view settings. Odd that you would have to switch both the dev option and the smart view. I am guessing one is Google and one is Samsung.
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darrbeck said:
Interesting. Not working for me but based on your screenshot I am testing the smart pop up view settings. Odd that you would have to switch both the dev option and the smart view. I am guessing one is Google and one is Samsung.
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Not sure, but your thought makes sense. I'd never seen the one in the Dev settings until you mentioned it. In any event, to enable the pop-up to be used for Google Messages, you have to scroll way down into the app list to find Messages to enable it. You'd think it would be in the smaller first group of "suggested" apps all of which seem to be for messaging, but that is not the case.
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KruseLudsMobile said:
Not sure, but your thought makes sense. I'd never seen the one in the Dev settings until you mentioned it. In any event, to enable the pop-up to be used for Google Messages, you have to scroll way down into the app list to find Messages to enable it. You'd think it would be in the smaller first group of "suggested" apps all of which seem to be for messaging, but that is not the case.
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Pop up view seems to work with Google messages. Would be nice if bubbles had sender image rather than default app icon.
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Pop up view seems to work with Google messages. Would be nice if bubbles had sender image rather than default app icon.
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I'll disable Messages from the pop-up view setting (as that may override) and compare to see how well 'bubbles' works...
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I'll disable Messages from the pop-up view setting (as that may override) and compare to see how that works...
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Cool. Let me know once you test
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Interesting. Not working for me but based on your screenshot I am testing the smart pop up view settings. Odd that you would have to switch both the dev option and the smart view. I am guessing one is Google and one is Samsung.
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You don't have to switch both (and messages is way down in the second list, it should work for you, maybe you enabled the wrong one.)

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