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I don't like the feel/look of the stock SMS app. Is there a better app that anyone recommends?
GoSMS.... Google search....
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Too51oll said:
GoSMS.... Google search....
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Thanks and I did search. Just everyday users personal opinions.
Gary86 said:
Thanks and I did search. Just everyday users personal opinions.
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well i used to like handcent when using the xperia but the stock on sg2 i thinks not bad but as i use hide it pro go sms conflicts with it but i prob would use go sms as most of there stuff u can theme and easy to adjust settings wise.
Try GO SMS and HANDCENT SMS... they are into the market for free!
And you can test it.
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Used GO SMS and Handcent before as well as chompSMS in the early days of Android. Go SMS is probably my favorite. I just like the way it looks
i find pansi sms light on resources and quite full featured. check it out.
Chomp sms beats em all with quick compose and quick reply from anywhere. Can't beat it imo
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I am trying to find a better sms alternative to stock sms app.. I hate how they made the sms threads and the text field box so huge you can see anything when your typing..
I use GoSMS. It's highly customizable and there are tons of themes for it in the market. I can't give any advice in anything else since GoSMS does exactly what I need so I haven't tried any of the other ones.
go sms, hands down.
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I always liked handcent, lots of options
Go sms and handcent are great. Go sms with the edge.
Go SMS all the way. Love the themes and free built in SMS backup feature
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I'd have to say go brand is the best. Not just SMS wise but best screen lock and themes. Its kinda like a mini playstore
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Go SMS
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+1 handcent
Didn't the go team steal people's private information?
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Handscent. Go SMS has way too much clutter.
I am far an away best pleased with GO SMS. I have tried a few others, but GO SMS is IMHO opinion is the absolute best. It has the best theme options, and the pop-up is great!
Another vote for go SMS! Hands down the best I have tried. Like many others said tons of themes and so much customization!
well I have tried both Gosms and handcent, and they are both fast becomming bloatware, making them slower and slower IMHO..
currently using gosms as there no other really good one out there I can find, but I noticed tonight that it is now putting in more and more ads , so IF I can find one that lets me change the background AND NOT have those horrible bubbles in messages I will be moving away from gosms very fast.
+1 for go SMS. I used it when my MMS wasn't working on revolt ROM and it was the best I had tried.
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Chomp sms. Been using it since the first day it came out before cupcake on my G1.
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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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FtZ said:
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.
deeznutz1977 said:
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.
rubberwheels said:
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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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
mixtapes08 said:
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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Jon12345 said:
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
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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?
Jon12345 said:
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.
micens said:
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"
Looking for an App that will inform me of how many texts I have on the home screen.
I use Nova Prime with Tesla unread count plugin and chompSMS. I have that.
Try textra it's the best SMS replacement tons of options, fast, and the unread badge included for free.
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I use Nova Prime with Tesla unread count plugin and chompSMS. I have that.
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I agree with this combination. Using it myself.
Thanks guys for the info.
gcforreal said:
Try textra it's the best SMS replacement tons of options, fast, and the unread badge included for free.
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I installed Textra but never see texts notifications on the home screen App.
Handcent, the widget shows unread texts
As goofy as it sounds, the vzw messages+ app does it and much more. I am very surprised it's as robust as it is. But it's a great app! Actually best messaging I have ever used..
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I use the Verizon messaging app also. I initially dismissed it as a viable alternative. After I checked it out, I realized it had a lot of features and ended up liking it.
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Samsung stock messaging app is also good.
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jesuswasemo said:
I use the Verizon messaging app also. I initially dismissed it as a viable alternative. After I checked it out, I realized it had a lot of features and ended up liking it.
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What features does it have, exactly? Currently running stock messaging and I'm loving the feature where there's your favorite contacts above the messages so you have immediate access.
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hands down verizon messaging+ app..especially if you send a lot of mms over wifi
Using Textra here...
Wish I could use hangouts, but it's too laggy.
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What features does it have, exactly? Currently running stock messaging and I'm loving the feature where there's your favorite contacts above the messages so you have immediate access.
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Honestly, a ton of features. You have to check out a review on it. It does many, many things..
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