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Just curious to see what people are using besides the stock app.
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I came from an iphone and always used bitesms so when I got my gn2 I went straight for chompsms. It's really all I know but I love it.
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Just got my Note2 yesterday and I'm still using the stock one for now. I'm trying to turn my GN2 into a Nexus, so I'm looking for an SMS app that is as close to the Vanilla Android SMS as possible.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
i personally prefer go SMS purely because of the crazy theming features + private box
Can you send pictures with GO sms? I heard it just sends a link?
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I'm using the stock sms app themed
ChompSMS, I love how it renders picture messaging to full screen. Opposed to the stock which looks more like a thumbnail. GOSMS was to convoluted with options/themes for my liking.
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Can you send pictures with GO sms? I heard it just sends a link?
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i dont believe it does that......
I've been using Handcent for years. I love it, couldn't use anything else.
Using AOSP messaging app. I would use the Samsung stock, but the lack of vibrate options kills it for me.
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Go SMS, been using them forever. You can send pictures, but sometimes I have problems with that. Only since I rooted my phones though. It gives me an error message, something along the lines of exceeding my file size limit. I just used the stock messenger to send mms/pictures.
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I am very happy with stock... first time I've ever been able to say that. Prior to that, I used GoSMS and Handsent on all of my other devices. I forgot which one of the two I settled on. I want to say GoSMS was the better of the two IMO.
GoSMS here for years and I've been happy with it.
Stock sms app with sms pop up. Great combo and I am very pleased.
Using the stock for now
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hapticxchaos said:
i personally prefer go SMS purely because of the crazy theming features + private box
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I love this app with a passion... But one issue.. It can send mms, but its sent through chinese servers. So anyone that isnt using go sms will get a link
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i dont believe it does that......
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Read above lol
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I've been using Handcent for years. I love it, couldn't use anything else.
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Used to love them but the look of it turns me away. And for some reason when i send mms while on wifi it wont send because it doesnt auto turn data on
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Using AOSP messaging app. I would use the Samsung stock, but the lack of vibrate options kills it for me.
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Does the one your using have the quick reply? Because that's all I really want lol
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Stock sms app with sms pop up. Great combo and I am very pleased.
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Same thing im doing right now. I have the aosk theme for mine tho
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Go SMS, been using them forever. You can send pictures, but sometimes I have problems with that. Only since I rooted my phones though. It gives me an error message, something along the lines of exceeding my file size limit. I just used the stock messenger to send mms/pictures.
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If you look hard enough in the settings you can change the max size to send and stop it from shrinking your pictures. But like I said before if you see d through go SMS and the received doesn't have go it comes up as a link
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Using AOSP messaging app. I would use the Samsung stock, but the lack of vibrate options kills it for me.
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In sound options theres a setting for vibration intensity and pattern also on the contacts app theres options for making vibrations specifically for a contact. I think there might be a limited amount though.
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Does the one your using have the quick reply? Because that's all I really want lol
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It doesn't. I think it's from an older version of AOKP. I'm not really sure where it's from. I found it in the themes and mods section under a similar thread.
Edit: I'm using the APK from here and then follow the instructions here
And this recently up in Themes/Mod sections might help
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In sound options theres a setting for vibration intensity and pattern also on the contacts app theres options for making vibrations specifically for a contact. I think there might be a limited amount though.
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I don't like the vibrate options because when selecting vibrate in the SMS app, it vibrates in sound mode and vibrate mode. I only want it to vibrate in vibrate mode like my GS3 did on ICS.
For those using Go SMS, can you confirm if Go SMS sends you push ads in your messages? When I tried Go SMS I got a spam sms from them.
Stock message...for now.
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Do you use the default built in one or another?
I was using samsung's default sms app but just went back to what I was using on my dell streak which is Go SMS Pro.
For some odd reason every once in awhile my default sms would sometimes freak out and show no messages at all until I restarted then a lot of messages would be missing after I restarted.
Hoping that Go SMS Add's a split view like the default sms.
I use handcent sms and have never had any issues... used handcent on all 5 Android devices that I have owned....
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I use the stock one with sms popup.
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I use the stock one with sms popup.
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I've used this combination for some time. Can't seem to find anything better, really.
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I've used this combination for some time. Can't seem to find anything better, really.
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+1
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I'm using a combination of default and Fusion Messenger. Fusion is in beta and gets an update almost every day but it is coming along very well. Yesterday I finally decided to use it as my main app. It's missing MMS at the moment but that is next on the list. After that Google Talk will be added.
I've tried lots of messaging apps but always come back to stock.
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I like GoSMS and all of its advanced options, and plus ya can doodle in it with ya SPen and others can see it and don't need anything special to view it.
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Try Facebook messenger for regular sms....works like a charm and I like the UI
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I use messaging + goggle voice in the app store. Paid app but same feel as stock and incorporates google voice texts. I hated using the gv app to text and wanted them all in one place. I use google voice for my personal line and the carrier line for work. This solved both problems and let me keep the look and feel of stock.
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Shouldn't these threads be in the q&a section?
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Shouldn't these threads be in the q&a section?
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Is it bothering you that it's in the apps section? It is a question but more like a discussion on apps out there. I prefer it here
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Is it bothering you that it's in the apps section? It is a question but more like a discussion on apps out there. I prefer it here
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I think it does bother him. This is the 3rd thread that he bumps up saying the same thing.
Apparently if it's a question in any way shape or form then is in the wrong place to him!
Even if its a question pertaining to apps or themes and which ones you use or why...
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But someone already hit the nail on the head when they called him a troll in my launcher thread 1 whole page was full of his senseless babbling and ranting... LoL
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Just wanted to share the best messaging app to date.
App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
Emoji Plug-in
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra.emoji
Its in the Play Store why you so hype?
Well I've spent countless hours trying to get a good sms app. I've tried them all Go SMS, Chomp SMS (Same Developers BTW), Handcent, AOSP Messaging, Etc... and they tend to get laggy at some point or lack group messaging or both. In other words i'm just trying to share my happiness.
You Welcome.
Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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Trying it out now...looks good so far
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deeznutz1977 said:
Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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I would say facebook messenger would definitely be 2nd best in my opinion. I dont like the loading time on it besides that it is filled with features. Textra is just so quick and it just works. By the way anyone who likes the facebook messenger notification bubbles should look into Ninja SMS. Textra and Ninja SMS work great together.
Seems great. Am i just missing something though? The description in the play store says it is semi customizable. I don't see any customization options besides the color of the default icon when a message is received.
Edit: re read the description and everything makes sense now. I thought they had theme options and stuff. Oh well! I'm definitely keeping this app and waiting for their next update. Thanks
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Just tried this, haven't found anything as good as Sliding Messaging yet though. It's got three different layouts and the emoji are so much better.
Just tried it and it missing a lot that handcent has. Customize options. Also does not have any themes to it. I think in a few months after a lot of feedback it might be good
We chat is cool with the audio messaging
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Just wanted to share the best messaging app to date.
App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
Emoji Plug-in
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra.emoji
Its in the Play Store why you so hype?
Well I've spent countless hours trying to get a good sms app. I've tried them all Go SMS, Chomp SMS (Same Developers BTW), Handcent, AOSP Messaging, Etc... and they tend to get laggy at some point or lack group messaging or both. In other words i'm just trying to share my happiness.
You Welcome.
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Thank you for sharing. I actually installed it and it works so far so.good now. Group text is flawless. Much faster than stock Message app.
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This kind of annoys me because I paid for Chomp.... Why not just integrate the features. Oh, I know! Let's make a new app to get more money if and when we make it a paid app.... Maybe?
I like sliding messaging.
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I like the fact that it has emoji integration but the app itself looks hideous. It's attempt at trying to be holo looks like a crossbreed between sense and gingerbread. Nonetheless it works fine.
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Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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How do you use Facebook messenger without a Facebook?
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This kind of annoys me because I paid for Chomp.... Why not just integrate the features. Oh, I know! Let's make a new app to get more money if and when we make it a paid app.... Maybe?
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Are you referring to Textra? I've been using Chomp for the past year.
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Are you referring to Textra? I've been using Chomp for the past year.
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Yeah. I've emailed them and am waiting for a response. Curious as to how they will Respond
Beast84 said:
How do you use Facebook messenger without a Facebook?
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I have a fb account, the only thing ive used it for is logging into sites
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xamadeix said:
I like sliding messaging.
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+1 to sliding message sux it doesn't do mms but sweet none the less
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Differences between Textra and Chomp?
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Textra seems like a simplified version of Chomp. With the swipe to return to conversation list. You can't change the colors of the chats.
Has anybody tried Invi?
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Updated with Hangouts v2.0.122 with working sms/mms & 4.4 KB with emoji .(dl link)
Here's the new hangouts .. The new Hangouts v2 brings SMS integration, GIFs and more into the already stellar messaging experience. ×××× Edit××× updated hangouts v2.0.122 originally from phandroid http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/hangouts-v2-download/ ...
Fix for video chat. Copy this.. https://db.tt/Ls5uhNAt ....to system/lib fix permissions and reboot...
4.4 keyboard with emoji https://www.dropbox.com/s/p0lobeerbgymeo4/LatinImeGoogle.apk
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Here's the new hangouts .. The new Hangouts v2 brings SMS integration, GIFs and more into the already stellar messaging experience. http://bit.ly/16R4tGr originally from phandroid http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/hangouts-v2-download/
4.4 keyboard with emoji https://www.dropbox.com/s/p0lobeerbgymeo4/LatinImeGoogle.apk
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Thank you for sharing.. I like this new google keyboard. And the hangouts.
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Thank you for sharing.. I like this new google keyboard. And the hangouts.
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No problem.. Can someone please check. Hangouts and see if it fc on MMS. Or .gif. MMS worked till I attempted to sent a .gif now it just force closed
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I'm getting force closes as well... No mms either
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Yea mms makes hangouts fc until I delete app data
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Same here, MMS causing FC's
Nexus ONE
It also FCs when it asks to confirm my number with gvoice
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It also FCs when it asks to confirm my number with gvoice
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gvoice isnt supported for sms usage on hangouts at all
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gvoice isnt supported for sms usage on hangouts at all
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It popped up on it's own asking for confirmation. I don't use my gvoice number except to forward calls to it to my cell.
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It popped up on it's own asking for confirmation. I don't use my gvoice number except to forward calls to it to my cell.
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Download the version i posted earlier from Android Police and see if its working any better.
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gvoice isnt supported for sms usage on hangouts at all
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Not yet at least....
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/1...ic/stream/z12adjoxspeaul03w23qdztx1yart1zrc04
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Download the version i posted earlier from Android Police and see if its working any better.
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That one won't even start at all for me on Wicked. It's no biggie, I never use hangouts anyway, I was just curious.
Seems like we will need to wait till some fix is done or till Google officially will update the app for everyone
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Seems like we will need to wait till some fix is done or till Google officially will update the app for everyone
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Yup this is the one thing I really wanted.. Google will have to fix it... Or a Dev....
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Yup this is the one thing I really wanted.. Google will have to fix it... Or a Dev....
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I'm thinking, it's missing a link to another app. Like it's looking for default sms, not actually having sms functionality itself. I saw a thread somewhere that had 4.4 apk pull from the Nexus. See if somebody can find the 4.4 SMS see if it installs then try again.
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I'm thinking, it's missing a link to another app. Like it's looking for default sms, not actually having sms functionality itself. I saw a thread somewhere that had 4.4 apk pull from the Nexus. See if somebody can find the 4.4 SMS see if it installs then try again.
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Has anyone pulled a log to see whats up with it?
There's a lot of nexus stuff floating around lately
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Has anyone pulled a log to see whats up with it?
There's a lot of nexus stuff floating around lately
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No i haven't But i can
The default sms app is hangouts. Look at the system dump of the nexus 5, no native sms app but hangouts.
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The default sms app is hangouts. Look at the system dump of the nexus 5, no native sms app but hangouts.
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That doesn't sound right. Not like google to "force you to use" an app.
If that so, then my theory is shot.
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That doesn't sound right. Not like google to "force you to use" an app.
If that so, then my theory is shot.
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Hangouts is pretty much imessage but multiplatform, also kit kat has a new feature where you can get another sms app and make it the default one of you'd like. So it's giving you more freedom if anything.
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I've been using the stock app for SMS messaging on my Nexus 4 for the last year. Am I missing out? Is there something better? If its better, why?
Thanks,
Jon
8sms download it on play store. It's almost the same as stock messaging app but with added features such as quick reply option by cm and inverted messaging ui.
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Well first i think this is the wrong place to put this, but ok.
Second, you have a lot, try Go SMS pro or Textra sms, is cool.
In the last days i´m using mysms , is cool , and you can send sms via your pc.
But if anyone know any better than this ones please tell us
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8sms download it on play store. It's almost the same as stock messaging app but with added features such as quick reply option by cm and inverted messaging ui.
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8sms ftw!
If I use any of these apps, does it alter any of your data? i.e. can I use it, stop using it and there messages are still there but default back to the stock app?
Try Hello from the Play Store.
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I've been using the stock app for SMS messaging on my Nexus 4 for the last year. Am I missing out? Is there something better? If its better, why?
Thanks,
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8sms.....its easily best. Clean stock look and feel with added features. 5 stars easy
Textra. Simple. Clean. Fast.
Has optional emoji, gif, animated mms plugins addons
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8sms (Stock Messaging, KitKat) :highfive:
8sms hands down.
I used to flash that app which was then called as the Modded mms.apk. Now it is available even for unrooted users on the Play Store. Amazing app.
Handcent SMS is great, fully customizable
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Does 8sms have regular green android Smileys?
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If I use any of these apps, does it alter any of your data? i.e. can I use it, stop using it and there messages are still there but default back to the stock app?
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Yes, afaik, you just have to install the new msg app and they will carry over the data. Unless you cleaned flashed your rom then you'll have to back up the xml. But you can do that with Titanium Backup or any other messaging backup app.
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Does 8sms have regular green android Smileys?
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Yes it does.
8sms is the best one IMO
Who uses SMS anymore and why
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I really like hangout emojis, but it doesnt have sms count and takes a while to load my conversations
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Who uses SMS anymore and why
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Not sure where you live, but SMS is the primary messaging tool in the US. Carrier agnostic, preloaded on every phone, and generally available in no-cost unlimited plans.
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Hello sms ftw..
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Stock SMS for sure
i really like "go sms"