Good Facebook Messenger App Replacement - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm trying to avoid using the Facebook and Messenger apps altogether to free ram. The messaging in the browser and Opera Mini work fine but I don't get notifications for messages. Is there any alternative to get notifications?
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just give a try on this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abewy.klyph_beta&hl=el

d_gkal said:
just give a try on this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abewy.klyph_beta&hl=el
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Does it notify you when you get Messages on FB?
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fast : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastpro.com
( you can get the free on the market)
browser fb built in add-on : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl&hl=fr
I use UC browser, I like it a lot, but I'm not really on fb, so it's simple and enough for me. I don't think you can get any notification though.

oVeRdOsE. said:
fast : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastpro.com
( you can get the free on the market)
browser fb built in add-on : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl&hl=fr
I use UC browser, I like it a lot, but I'm not really on fb, so it's simple and enough for me. I don't think you can get any notification though.
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Yeah, I tried UC browser out before, Ran pretty well. A little bit jumpy when scrolling every now and then for me but was pretty smooth. I've been using Stock Browser for Messages and Opera Mini for scrolling the Feed. Really just need Notifications for messages, Thanks for your input.

I don't have texting on my phone anymore so I've been using Facebook for messaging. No good alternatives to messenger or to get FB message notifications?
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Facebook vs Friendstream

I like how the Friendstream widget shows a full page of updates, yet the official Facebook widget doesn't - it's only showing one update and I need to either click the next button for more updates or just open the Facebook app. Is there a way to have the official Facebook widget display a full page of updates?
is there a reason you can't just use the friendstream widget?
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friendstream sucks.. the latest incarnation of the facebook app is pretty neat
farnsbarns said:
is there a reason you can't just use the friendstream widget?
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I'm currently using the Friendstream widget along with the Facebook app. If the Facebook widget would display in a full page link Friendstream, I could use just that, rather than a widget and an app. Maybe fussy... but then I am!
I'm now using Facebook due to my friendstream crashing everytime I open it. I got half a page for fb and half touiteur so its alright
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Error log for FriendStream crashes
Guitarfreak26 said:
I'm now using Facebook due to my friendstream crashing everytime I open it.
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Do you have an error log for your crashes in FriendStream?
I have the same "problem" !
The best thing for me would be a FriendStream widget modified to choose what app to use when an item is tapped (twitter official app for tweets for exemple).
Does anyone know a widget like that ?
I think friendstream is nice just because it's scollable... but I like it...
As far as I can see, the friendstream does not have any implementation of INBOX or anything else like it, which is a major con. The Facebook app does, and even displays notifications for messages and pokes.
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As far as I can see, the friendstream does not have any implementation of INBOX or anything else like it, which is a major con.
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You're right, it's a major con.
Anyway, I can't find any widget like I want. Except "pure messenger widget" witch doesn't support HTC sense for scrolling...
If someone know such a widget, let us know !
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Facebook is the only social networking site I use so I don't use friendstream much. With Friendstream, your an easy target for facebook rapes, found out the hard way!
Does Friendstream have the message, contacts, and calendar Sync like how the blackberry facebook app does?
So to get it correct, friendstream is JUST to look through updates...if you wanted to look at profiles, etc, you would have to use the facebook app?
temka said:
As far as I can see, the friendstream does not have any implementation of INBOX or anything else like it, which is a major con. The Facebook app does, and even displays notifications for messages and pokes.
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Where is the INBOX on the facebook app? I thought it was a policy that FB would not allow any access to the INBOX from an app. security reasons? the only way is to surf to FB using the browser? Am I missing the Inbox part of the app?
I wish devs like cyo can make a facebook status updater that says its being updated from there app/rom for example "sent via facebook for cyanogenmod"
anybody have a problem updating status or make a comment on facebook via friendstream? coz i have n it happened only for facebook while for twitter it works brilliant.
Henz77 said:
anybody have a problem updating status or make a comment on facebook via friendstream? coz i have n it happened only for facebook while for twitter it works brilliant.
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try reconnecting to facebook .. it did the same for me on kingklicks rom
darkwingduck20 said:
try reconnecting to facebook .. it did the same for me on kingklicks rom
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so I got that to work .. but why doesnt the widget show any updates? and does friendstream give you notifications? Im currently using cr_slide rom
Tbf Facebook sucks balls, Do you really have nothing better to do than "follow" your m8s about 24/7. Get a grip people go outside . People live in the real world to ya know pmsl.
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Facebook app crashing

Everything else on the phone works fine, but the Facebook app crashes multiple times a day.
I have to go to the home screen and then recent apps and swipe it away to get it working again. Sometimes even that doesn't work, and I have to go to the task manager and end the task before it'll work. Any ideas why?
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its application's fault, not your note 2.... official facebook app has been known to crash very frequently
One of the more stable versions is 2.0, I use that but to be honest I in some ways prefer the website alternative. Bookmark the Facebook site in your browser, add a shortcut to this on your home screen and it's a somewhat better way to use Facebook. I was getting annoyed with it being so slow and running in the background so much. Each to their own though!
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cd993 said:
One of the more stable versions is 2.0, I use that but to be honest I in some ways prefer the website alternative. Bookmark the Facebook site in your browser, add a shortcut to this on your home screen and it's a somewhat better way to use Facebook. I was getting annoyed with it being so slow and running in the background so much. Each to their own though!
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I've started doing this as well it's a bit more reliable
trpi said:
its application's fault, not your note 2.... official facebook app has been known to crash very frequently
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I don't know where this comes from because it works pretty much ok in my experience.
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Dave

Best Messaging App.

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?
moSess said:
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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What text messaging application do you use?

What text messaging application do you use?
And why?
I personally keep stuff stock. If I use gpe I use hangouts if I use sense I use sense. I like keeping the same experience and change back and forth from gpe then to sense
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for sms i use evolve, for messenger, i use telegram.
why? evolve works and has a nice ui. telegram because it's a very nice messenging app that offers both cloud messenging (meaning your conversation stay in cloud as to access via computer, phone, tablet) or self-destructing messages. also, comfortable after reading their privacy policy.
Stock
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BrandonPrice31 said:
What text messaging application do you use?
And why?
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its a secret! I am so sorry.
Textra. Fast and no fuss but plenty of options.
And so it was
Hangouts
Hangouts because I have several friends and we join groups on top of using sms.
Hangouts still remains sluggish, though the interface is admittedly nice.
Recently, I've been trying out Hello SMS and like it a lot. Fast, sleek and very pretty to look at.
The real question is WHEN IS HANGOUTS incorporating Google Voice?!
Textra the best of them all
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Textra all day ...
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I use stock. I like how it looks like traditional online forums, where other's "posts" are highlighted and your reply to them is down there line by line, if you know what i mean.

Good text app?

Recently left handcent due to ads and tired of the stock messaging app. What are you guys using?
Textra is my favorite
jspsuperman said:
Textra is my favorite
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Your response prompted me to try it out. Really like what I'm seeing and will probably be using it for a while.
What is it that you don't like about Google hangouts? You can setup a Google voice number and text using that #, make wifi or data calls using for google voice number. Google hangouts does everything
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liquidraven said:
Recently left handcent due to ads and tired of the stock messaging app. What are you guys using?
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Textra is the best app out there IMO. Send and receives pictures like a phone is supposed to (actually shows each picture as opposed to a Slideshow) has delay sending, and many other features. Fair warning though they are moving from a free app to paid. But totally worth it in every way.
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Textra or Google Messenger I think are the two best.
I ended up sticking with Google Messenger because Textra seemed to have trouble with different DPI's which I found a little weird. I think it has a few extra features that make it better the GM if that's not an issue for you.
Agreed. Textra is awesome. I love using the "giphy" attachments.
Though I'm content with the stock messaging app, if I wasn't using it I'd be used Google Messenger. It's nice and clean and I actually like its simplicity
EvolveSMS is my choice...
evolvesms
never_more said:
EvolveSMS is my choice...
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I tried evolvesms on my Note 4 which is running 5.01 but it seems to freeze on the conversation list page. Have you had this problem?
Textra probably is the best but there are a ton of bug reports everyday

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