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EasySMS - new finger friendly SMS app

Hi All
Did a search of the forums and didn't see anyone post anything about this new SMS program, so thought I'd post it here as a FYI for everyone.
It's another replacement SMS program, but the difference is that this one actually looks very finger friendly.
Currently it's FREE to download because it's in Beta. Use the link to the company's website below to give it a whirl.
Haven't tried it myself yet, but will do so when I get home and sync it onto my X1! And no, I'm not affliated with them.
Features: (Copied and pasted from their website)
* Big (fully customizable) fonts for convenient reading in all circumstances
* Easy and comfortable single-handed text input without any need for the stylus
* Fully customizable automatic standard replies with one single on-screen button
* Snooze function to remind you again at a more convenient time
* standard SMS inbox/sent box still functional
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http://www.aimproductions.be/titleview.php?title=easySMS

Many thanks for the heads-up. This could be useful as I am struggling with the minute font of my current SMS application.
WB
Just installed and tested it. Like the look of the application; however the digits for input are still too small for finger or one handed use. Could not find a predictive text option which was a real pain.
Also wiped all my data out of my text inbox but left subfolders untouched. Have had to restore from a backup.
In summary a good start but a lot of functions to iron out yet in this beta.
WB

Tested it on my Niki.
Slow as hell, especially with hardware keyboard entry mode.
At this stage barely usable... I went back the default texting after few tries.

will try it and give a feedback later on...

Thanks for this!
I can report on my Universal works great!
Bug I found:Every time I open the app, keyboard is enabled, even if I deselect it. (ON my Uni I really dont need a virtual kb)
Gracias!

Just installed and tested it. Like the look of the application; however the digits for input are still too small for finger or one handed use. Could not find a predictive text option which was a real pain.
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Bug I found:Every time I open the app, keyboard is enabled, even if I deselect it.
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Did you turn off the built-in keyboard under the *Edit* tab? On my X1 the onscreen keyboard *doesn't* come back up after I've deselected it.
Also wiped all my data out of my text inbox but left subfolders untouched. Have had to restore from a backup.
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Really? I've got it installed and it hasn't touched my SMS messages at all. EasySMS doesn't actually even seem to read from the outlook sms database because I can't see any of mine when I use it.
In summary a good start but a lot of functions to iron out yet in this beta.
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Yeah I agree - conceptually it's great, but needs some work. I'll definitely keep an eye on this and post any updates as they come.
What annoys me most is that there doesn't seem to be a way to access the Contacts address book... I'll wait until they release a version that does. Either that or Inbox Central starts working in WVGA and can write sms

This app is now out of beta and is no longer free for download! Anyone tried it, and would like to share their experience???

[APP][2010/07/02]AppGrouper, a simple catagorised app launcher

Hi!
I'm a longtime lurker, ever since I got my Touch HD when it first came out and I NEEDED to have an english rom instead of a dutch one. Thanks to this place, my phone runs exactly how I want it to (most of the time ).
Except for a decent app launcher. I HATE the win6/6.1 scrollist ones, allthough the startmenu after that sucked a little less. I liked the yotacenter launcher, but in the end I just ran out of space and had to hit the "all apps" button too often and scroll through a huge list.
So I wrote my own in c# under .net 3.5.
And, seeing as I got all my tweaks and fixes from you guys, I thought I should give something back; in essence a quick and dirty app launcher which does exactly what I want: organise the programs I use the most.
It's a catagory per page, has menu, contextmenu and top-scroll-bar driven UI and you can add your own background:
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I wrote it to be as device independant as I knew how, but I've really only tested it on my Touch HD1, so I'm really curious as to how it runs "in the wild" (or even on any other HD ). To save some effort, I've just packaged the .exe, which should run from any location. If it doesn't, \Program Files\AppGrouper\ should do it.
It should come with a default background and an icon...for this initial release [call it a beta] I didn't create a cab, so you'll have to copy/edit an existing .lnk file to get the program to show up in the windows\startmenu\ .lnk files so you can use a launcher to launch my launcher (yeah, I get the irony ), or just start the app from the exe.
Anyway, as I said this is the first application I'm releasing to the public, so please give me some feedback I have no idea what "unknown unknowns" this app'll run into on different machines than my emulator and my own Touch HD. The only deletion the program can do is to a specifically named .xml file it generates itself, so it should be safe enough
PS: as I was entering the tags to this post, I realised that this type of software could have been made and released many times: I've only used MS's launcher and the yotacenter one, so any ideas and/or other similarities to other launchers is coincidence and a case of simultanious devellopment (or in my case, retarded devellopment ). Again, any feedback is appreciated, from bugs to implementation to "you've totally ripped off x!". 'Cause I didn't, but I'd like to know about x
Anyway, I hope someone can use this!

Nice apps. The Title Folder box ought be longer to fit the text

Hehe
Ok, so I guess I'll have to set up an auto resize routine for the textsize and the textbox ... check back in a day or two
BTW, what device did you use this on? I'm curious to know if the program works correctly on devices other than touch hd's, too.

MacDegger said:
Hehe
Ok, so I guess I'll have to set up an auto resize routine for the textsize and the textbox ... check back in a day or two
BTW, what device did you use this on? I'm curious to know if the program works correctly on devices other than touch hd's, too.
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I use on Topaz, see my sig
Thanks

Thanks for sharing!

I think mortbutton can do better than this
Ok app. thanks for sharing
By default can you pick up start menu and folder under it as group?
Else I think mortbutton can do far better job than your program. + .netcf 3.5 requirment

Thanks for sharing it. Few things I noticed
while trying to add an to a folder a drop down menu reveal 3 options - the first one is to add an app, what is the second one? it is blank on my tp2?
after running an app it stays in memory. is this how you designed it? i would prefer if it closed after running an app
finally, can you list here launchers that you came across that are standalone apps, meaning they do not sit in memory or eat CPU. i am looking for something like that with folders/tabs like yours and self-close after use.

thanks for sharing. i have one single question. i have installed it on my herald, but i cannot add more then one app to a group. am i missing something?

Sweet launcher! Thank U
I like your application!
As being an anti manila user Until now I was addicted to Program Finder plugin (attached) running on the Today Screen. Unfortunately the Today Screen does not have the SIP toggle in the bottom bar plus sometimes the Today Screen needs a refresh, due to Program Finder being an very old program; its messing up the Today Screen.
Therefore I searched the whole internet and finally after searching for 1 year I found [attachment]ToggleInputPanel.exe[attachment]. I'm executing programs via icons by running Easy Today Launcher.
Your application is a welcome alternative, thanx again! o/~

What Surprised Me After the 2.1 Update

Hey,
I've had my Unlocked European HTC Hero since the first week it was released. Even though there was quite a delay in the release of 2.1 (non rooted), I'm pretty happy. Some interesting things:
1) I received the OTA notification at a time when I did not want to update so I chose to "update later." In order to force the update later, I set the clock forward as people suggested. That worked just fine and the phone updated no problem. However, the time was set back to 1980. It was at that point I noticed the Market wasn't working. Once I set the clock back to real time, it did work. Just a note in case you did that.
2) I was actually surprised that almost everything was retained during the upgrade. I have previously flashed with some of the 1.5 Roms (official only) and it always wiped out everything. Even all my apps remained installed, though quite a few needed updates
3) FINALLY the compass works in Google Maps. When the Hero first came out everyone complained that the iPhone compass worked (with Gmaps) but not on Android. I must have missed the announcement that it was now working on Android and what an awesome surprise.
4) FINALLY we have Google search by voice. I love it. However, I understand that you are supposed to be able to use voice as input for any text box (composing email, sms, etc). How do you do that? There is no microphone button available. Do I need an app?
5) Google navigation works like a charm although it seems a bit laggy. Sometimes I have already turned before the map moves. Still - very slick. One question: Where is Car Home?
6) I though there was supposed to be a nifty new 3D Gallery like Cool Iris. Where is that?
7) Voice Search is al little strange to me. The window with results is not really a browser. When you click on a result, it opens in a new window, which is nice. But , how do you get back to the search results? It is not one of the open windows?
All in all, pretty cool stuff.

5)car home is an AOSP thing, so it is not available on sense roms. instead you get an app called "navigator" which is similar.
6) Gallery 3d is also AOSP, and not in htc sense roms. It is however in pretty much all custom sense roms, such as villain 12.

I used the goldcard image to downgrade my tmobile and now have upgraded to official 2.1 rom. I have to say i'm quite underwhelmed with the upgrade. Google navigation is nice but does lag a little. I have to admit my hero does not appear much snappier than when it was running 1.5. On the plus side I don't have to see the annoying tmobile logo when the phone boots up.

CyberWalrus,
I'm not sure I understand AOSP? You mean it is a choice to not include those features?
You mentioned an app called "Navigator." I don't see that anywhere.

clobber said:
CyberWalrus,
I'm not sure I understand AOSP? You mean it is a choice to not include those features?
You mentioned an app called "Navigator." I don't see that anywhere.
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stock, unmodified, pure android. The one that the nexus one, the G1, and the magic run. Gallery and Car home are features of AOSP android
HTC roms have HTC sense android. they dont have gallery 3d because htc presumably thinks its own "photos" app is better.
I am running villain 12, rather than the stock htc rom, so I have gallery 3d ported over anyway.
But the navigator app may be from the desire, and therefore only available on custom roms.

Seriously none of you are freaked out by the new bootscreen...
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It scares me!

Can anyone help me with issue 4? How do I use voice input for any text box?

AFAIK you can choose it as a keyboard type.
settings -> locale&text -> Touch Input -> keyboard types
But I think there is a button on the keyboard, which is to change settings. You could use that to change keyboard type.

But none of the keyboard types are "voice" or anything like that.

clobber said:
But none of the keyboard types are "voice" or anything like that.
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I seem to remember that was one of the things that HTC were leaving out of their roms. Not sure if anyone on 2.1 on any htc handsets has it.
There may be an apk kicking around for it , but again, this is from a distant memory since it wasn't relevant for me as 2.anything was a distant dream for me at the time.

strider96 said:
Seriously none of you are freaked out by the new bootscreen...
It scares me!
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What boot screen is that? Where can I download the full version? Also, the bear seems to be a small mod right? Where can I get the original version?
You people looking for voice input in every textbox, you can install the HTC_IME Mod for that, it has the voice input button.
I'm also looking for the Navigation app, can't find it anywhere... Suggestions?

Sorry about the double post...

Nazgulled you know what that bear stands for, right?
I suggest you not to put that onto your phone...

Not really, what does it mean?
But what about the original, without the bear?

He is called a Pedobear.
But DO NOT google it at work.

wywywywy said:
He is called a Pedobear.
But DO NOT google it at work.
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Where can I find the original boot animation without the bear?

there's no keyboard calibration on my Asian Hero. email HTC support to check why and I was informed that this was really meant and no reason was given why it was removed. now i'm wondering how I can recalibrate my keyboard

[BOUNTY][PAID] null keyboard w/ toggle widget on-screen (soft) keyboard

i have a mini Bt keyboard for my cappy, hate the on-screen (soft key) keyboard poping up when a hardware keyboard is present.
ive seen many people looking around for this too, IM WILLING TO PAY!
a simple way to "possibly" do this,
for win mo they had a "null keyboard" (blank keyboard) that could be installed and switched to, to "hide" it.
a widget that will toggle input method could accomplish this if with a blank keyboard to install as well.
other thoughts...
something else i came accross dont know if it helpls..
http://www.androidsnippets.com/how-to-remove-focus-and-hide-the-on-screen-keyboard
So far I will personnaly put up $10, anyone else want to sweeten the pot? PAID!!

Done!
Install it and you will get an extra Keyboard "Null Keyboard v2".
Select it as input method and your good to go .
Let me know if it works.
First one is just the Keyboard
The second one is the Keyboard + Widget
Edit: Added 2nd version with Widget.

Done! it works, money SENT!,
i just have some suggestions for re-finement, so its nice and pollished!
i see the widget isnt necessary as you can long click any dialog box to bring up the "select input method" window. however, could you make the widget bring up that selection window instead of locale and text?
and on first "placing" widget on desktop, a pop-up comes up telling you to enable NullKey2 in "local and text".
as far as function, i have no more suggestions, maybe color options? you could select a color in the same window that pops up (i suggested) to tell user to enable in local and text...
with those changes it would definately be worth .99 at least on Android market.

for anyone following this thread, it is still under very quick development and all further versions will be available on the market from Dark3n !
here is a screenshot of the latest version (my personal name version)
this should be in the market next month according to Dark3n.
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now on market!!!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.thedarken.nkv2&feature=search_result

Trusselo said:
i have a mini Bt keyboard for my cappy, hate the on-screen (soft key) keyboard poping up when a hardware keyboard is present.
ive seen many people looking around for this too, IM WILLING TO PAY!
a simple way to "possibly" do this,
for win mo they had a "null keyboard" (blank keyboard) that could be installed and switched to, to "hide" it.
a widget that will toggle input method could accomplish this if with a blank keyboard to install as well.
other thoughts...
something else i came accross dont know if it helpls..
http://www.androidsnippets.com/how-to-remove-focus-and-hide-the-on-screen-keyboard
So far I will personnaly put up $10, anyone else want to sweeten the pot?
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What BT keyboard are you using? I'm considering buying one. Thanks.
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mini bt keyboard from ebay and my logitech dinovo edge from my pc.

Trusselo said:
now on market!!!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.thedarken.nkv2&feature=search_result
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Might want to point out it's the creator who is selling it. I was a bit confused at first
Neat idea for an app though. Kudos to both you guys.

the creator usually does sell their work. and was stated he would. there arent many pages to follow...

Trusselo said:
the creator usually does sell their work. and was stated he would. there arent many pages to follow...
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As yes, my appologies -- I missed it next to your 500 ft screenshot
Still, take the compliment and chillax. Was just saying it was confusing at first glance. It's a cool app and idea.

Dark3n said:
Done!
Install it and you will get an extra Keyboard "Null Keyboard v2".
Select it as input method and your good to go .
Let me know if it works.
First one is just the Keyboard
The second one is the Keyboard + Widget
Edit: Added 2nd version with Widget.
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Is there any way to disable the blank area from coming up?

try PM ing him and are you using the market version or the tester version in this thread?
and what blank area?

hey that mini keyboard you posted a few pages back looks freakin AWESOME.
Do you have any more information on it by chance besides 'mini bt keyboard' from eBay?
and does it come out of that case?

yup right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600&page=3
page 3 and 4

Would it be feasible to add the possibility to still have the dictionary prediction/correction for what you type with the external keyboard while using Null Keyboard?

List of working Blackberry APKs

Here's list of the currently working apks. This could probably use a sticky.
I only am making this list of links, I myself didn't do any of the coding. Go read through the Blackberry native apps on Play Store thread for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2HiQb24yKKwNUJTYTk4YUU2dGM/view?usp=sharing[/url]
Updated as of Jan 10, 2016. There is also a DP fixed version that makes the suggestions for the flick up motion smaller here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2HiQb24yKKwSWJROUtQa3RWU0E/view?usp=sharing
Thanks @TowersVault
Some extra notes on the keyboard: Note that the keyboard will not display text prediction options when typing website addresses/links or passwords in, additionally trace typing (Swype, Flow, etc.) is not supported, even though the keyboard's setup displays that. Also note that some languages are not supported by BlackBerry, thus you might not be able to set the keyboard to a specific language of your choice. On top of all of this info, if text prediction doesn't show up right after installing the keyboard, give it a few seconds, it seems to take a short while for the keyboard to initialize its word libraries. (Thanks @TowersVault )
Blackberry Launcher : https://mega.nz/#!0tMBmLjD!oHQPM4IcDI3zEVxSWQ8OCx37AmsyaDz4He1SPT6nbcA
Blackberry Calendar: https://mega.nz/#!NssQjLgB!G96g0_3fvLzwpVqy0D5htmHqEK8I3-ur3brMo9qh78M
Blackberry Hub and untouched apks (requires root, as well as uninstalling and reinstalling all the unpatched blackberry apks as system apps): https://mega.nz/#F!nV1VxaCQ!h4NK7tFMDasxyY9TSj61qA
Feel free to update this thread with links to new versions or new apps.

@pluto7443
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Fixed, thanks.

is the launcher work flawlessly? thanks for unlock BB KB for other device, this keyboard was gorgeous, hope it's still get leaked until every next version.

noez92 said:
is the launcher work flawlessly? thanks for unlock BB KB for other device, this keyboard was gorgeous, hope it's still get leaked until every next version.
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Seems to depend on the device. It works on my Nexus 7 2013 perfectly, but some others reported crashes when opening the app tray.

I have crashes. LG g3
Отправлено с моего LG-D855 через Tapatalk

thankssssssssssss
kb and launcher work great on note 4 (have priv on order)

launcher works good on my oneplus2...didnt like the sizing of keyboard though at all

the widgets are funny sizes with the BB launcher, I cannot resize some and some are weird sizes
nice one... pop-up widgets for messages (tried just now) works nice
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Here's the patched copy of the BlackBerry Calendar I made. It works.
https://mega.nz/#!NssQjLgB!G96g0_3fvLzwpVqy0D5htmHqEK8I3-ur3brMo9qh78M[/QUOTE]

FirefighterDown said:
Here's the patched copy of the BlackBerry Calendar I made. It works.
https://mega.nz/#!NssQjLgB!G96g0_3fvLzwpVqy0D5htmHqEK8I3-ur3brMo9qh78M
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Added to OP.

Launcher crashes on LG G2 when trying to open the app drawer.
Also, I can't seem to change the input language easily without going into the Keyboard settings. Other than that, the KB works well.

FirefighterDown said:
Here's the patched copy of the BlackBerry Calendar I made. It works.
https://mega.nz/#!NssQjLgB!G96g0_3fvLzwpVqy0D5htmHqEK8I3-ur3brMo9qh78M
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thanks, works on note 4 and I love BB10's calendar

BlackBerry Help works without being patched.

the popup widgets thing for some apps is very cool

wow thanks guys.
I wanted the PRIV for Hub, VKB ... but now thats in here. You guys are amazing

Thanks.

pluto7443 said:
Here's list of the currently working apks. This could probably use a sticky.
Keyboard (doesn't require any others installed to work): Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2HiQb24yKKwd3lBWUJQLTFKYlk/view
Mega mirror of keyboard: https://mega.nz/#!Rp9CQYJI!v8Nocl5asKxDw4XconKOW1Pu3j5CNd0Ocq7xXVVvAMg
Blackberry Services (required for Launcher and likely anything else to work): https://mega.nz/#!18UkxRCL!YkKRmxoOaRDlUQXAGkBdWcyhwUmKVTof1RJF8r0w3kY
Blackberry Launcher : https://mega.nz/#!0tMBmLjD!oHQPM4IcDI3zEVxSWQ8OCx37AmsyaDz4He1SPT6nbcA
Blackberry Calendar: https://mega.nz/#!NssQjLgB!G96g0_3fvLzwpVqy0D5htmHqEK8I3-ur3brMo9qh78M
Feel free to update this thread with links to new versions or new apps.
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Launcher is working fine but it made for soft navigation key device , with the hard key navigation device not fit home screen well.

Yeah same problem here too[emoji20]
Tested on Note 3 LTE 9005 with CM 12.1
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

You should note they all work on M except for the calendar, it requires 5.1.1 (loli)