Which one do u guys use and why ?
I head handcent drains battery?
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I use Go SMS pro because it has a cleaner look than handcent and less laggy/buggy. Handcent is good but it force closes on me a lot and sometimes it would erase all of my messages. I just had bad experience with it
I prefer go SMS I've used both and I think go SMS feels lighter and faster.
btw I am using go SMS still
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Can't say I've tried go sms, but I've never had a single issue with handcent. I love the themes and customizations. It has been a pleasure for me to use from day 1.
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I used to love Handcent, but Go SMS is better in every way. Less buggy, and just over all seems faster and less clunky. It opens up quickly and the light blue theme is verrrrrry nice and sleek/minimalistic.
ive been running handcent since i upgraded from the fender le, had no problems with it. but will definitely have to give go sms a try!
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GoSMS although I prefer stock messaging over anything. GoSMS as noted by others is a clean/contemporary UI. I tried HandCent too but felt the menu options, especially around notifications were a little less intuitive.
GO Sms, change settings to lite version, a lot more battery friendly then handcent.
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Does anyone use Handcent?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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How well do you like it?
I noticed the led isn't flashing with it.
I'm a big fan of handcent- been using it for the past year. I love the customize options it offers.
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Does anyone use Handcent?
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I have used it for quite awhile and really like. I also liked how you could set you default messaging to it on eclair, however have noticed on the Froyo builds it doesn't give me that option (ie... click on stock messaging app and it will open handcent). I also like the customizations that you can do for each contact along with custom notifications for each contact.
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my led flashes using handcent. I really like handcent especially for the popup notifications.
I have been using handcent on my last 2 phones. I have never had any problems with it and I love the high level of customization options.
Used it and liked it a lot. I had to ditch it, though, because when my automated work pager would send out texts, it would show two. No idea why, but it was a Handcent issue.
Big fan of Handcent. I really like the popups. Been back and forth between Chomp and Handcent but have been sticking with Handcent.
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I have used it for quite awhile and really like. I also liked how you could set you default messaging to it on eclair, however have noticed on the Froyo builds it doesn't give me that option (ie... click on stock messaging app and it will open handcent). I also like the customizations that you can do for each contact along with custom notifications for each contact.
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I was able to set it as default for messaging icon and swipe to text on call log. Using launcherpro btw
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I absolutely do not. I don't see what the point is. Tried it and went back to stock Messaging app. Nothing there for me.
Stock app wastes a lot of space with user pics. Plus limited config options.
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Tried it and hated it. Never liked the bubble style messaging. I like the stock better, just seems cleaner and easier to read.
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Handcent is great. You can change nearly everything, including the chat style. Chat bubbles are not the only option. There is a style that is similar to, but better than, the stock app. The mms shows up in the chat screen unlike the way the stock app does a stupid slide show. Handcent also backs up your mms, even allowing you to select the back up directory. The popup chat window is also very nice. The ablility to respond so easily is extremely useful. At first, the number of config options is overwhelming.
I use launcher pro plus on my phone. I had handcent on my evo and now on my epic. It is far superior to the oem app on both phones. Remember to disable the notifications in the stock app so you don't get double notifications. The nice thing about launcher pro, other than being much better than touchwiz in every way, is that you can set handcent to default for messaging. This completely eliminated the use of the oem app.
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+1 for handcent. Its rad! Something you don't like? There is a config option to change it more than likely.
Only beef is the outragous $6 price for pro. So many options to reset every flash. Fixed this with mybackup pro data restores.
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I've tried both but prefer ChompSMS. Look into both, they're very similar.
My wife and I both love it!
It is just so customizable. The free version has worked fine for our needs.
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After seeing the advice about the settings, I'm sold on Handcent now. Takes a while to deal with all the customization in there but now that I have it looking more like the stock without the bubbles and white backgrounds it definitely is nice. The pop up on the lock screen is nice, and so is being able to select recipients instead of having to type their names. Way more features than stock.
I've use Handcent on any Android phone I've had and love it
Is there a way to set this as default when clicking the Messaging app in the dock on touchwiz? And I don't mean opening messaging then composing from handcent.
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Hi everyone,
I'm running Android Revolution HD on my Desire HD, but considering changing to CyanogenMod very soon.
Only thing holding me back is the lovely Sense 3.0 Message app layout, which I love. The look is so simple and I didn't have to tweak anything to get it this way. See screenshot: http://db.tt/USwWhLQ
Does anyone know of a way / an app that can make my messages look like this?
Also, I'd love to hear opinions on the topic of switching from ARHD to CM7.
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Have you tried handcent sms?
From memory it has a similar layout or a few options to how it displays the sms
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I used to use Handcent, but am willing to get it again if I can tweak it to look like Sense 3 Message app, but I don't know if it can. I have tried a couple others too, Go SMS Pro, and another... I guess I have a more research to do! :-/
Edit: Oh, i should mention I have also tried Chomp, which reminds me toomuch of Handcent. Something about both Handcent and Chomp bug me. Too much fiddling about to get the settings just right...
Which one IS the best????? You decide!
I decided on Handcent. -raises fist in the air-
Go SMS Pro for me. Handcent seems too Sense-ish
Stock!
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I always liked go for aosp roms. Guess ill have to give handcent a try. I remember reading quite a while ago that some peeps were having nasty wakelock issues attributed to handcent. Is there any WL issues with it nowadays?
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I always liked go for aosp roms. Guess ill have to give handcent a try. I remember reading quite a while ago that some peeps were having nasty wakelock issues attributed to handcent. Is there any WL issues with it nowadays?
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Been on it since before I rooted and never had any wake lock with it,
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Been on it since before I rooted and never had any wake lock with it,
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Cool. Gotta give it a try next time im on an aosp rom.
I use stock on AOSP but have always used Handcent while running a Sense ROM.
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Go sms on my phone. No probs and never had an issue. Customizable all the way. Go SMS
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SMS pro. Just switched a week ago. Will never look back. Handcent was sluggish and took forever to load at times
I'll try that. Just put Handcent on and all it does is FC
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I also use go launcher with an ics theme loaded with it
I've used them all
Go SMS kicks a$$! It even has a drawing program so you can send cheesy sketches.
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Go SMS kicks a$$! It even has a drawing program so you can send cheesy sketches.
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Idk why but i really like that feature. Feels like I'm a kid again
Go SMS for me. Used handsuck for a year. Laggy, updates sucked.
I like Go, because you can move it to SD, and get GO SMS widget and still see new messages on home screen icon.
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That's a good plus right there. Anyone have any ideas on why HC just FC's on my phone?? Weird...
HipKat said:
That's a good plus right there. Anyone have any ideas on why HC just FC's on my phone?? Weird...
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Yup I believe I know why. You restored it from a different version. If you either freeze it and update it, or delete and re-install from the market, you should be good to go.
Nope, that is installed from the market. I never had Handcent before
Go SMS. until handcent 4.0 comes out.
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Actually, I put Go SMS on today. It's pretty sweet, and I'm not normally a fan of the Go products.
I've been using Handcent since the day I got evo, but after I upgraded to gingerbread, it just hasn't felt as fast. What SMS app is fastest?
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Have tested the speed but I have been using gosms for over a year dont use stock messenger. Gosms has tons of features from custom rings/conversations to blacklisting color changes etc. Good solid messenger I use it try it out .
Kik messenger is the fastest best sms app by far....super fast, but other people have to have it...but well worth it
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Pansi sms try it ull nvr regret
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i tried pansi today, it was really fast the few minutes it worked, but it quickly froze up my phone and forced closed. it happened multiple times, even after reboot.
I am new to the G2 and am trying to find a ROM that is lag free. Ive loved this phone but the lag i experience on the Messaging app. I am coming from the HTC ONE which was lag free but I love this phone other than this lag. Currently on CLeanRom but I was hoping someone could suggest some pros and cons or make any suggestions to give me the best experience possible on this device..
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I am new to the G2 and am trying to find a ROM that is lag free. Ive loved this phone but the lag i experience on the Messaging app. I am coming from the HTC ONE which was lag free but I love this phone other than this lag. Currently on CLeanRom but I was hoping someone could suggest some pros and cons or make any suggestions to give me the best experience possible on this device..
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1 try hangout app for sms works smooth here.
2 try to use lagfix app feels much better here after.
I use Textra in all my phones. Super smooth sms and mms. It's very light weight, but fully featured. Has one of the better pop-up options too.
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I use Textra in all my phones. Super smooth sms and mms. It's very light weight, but fully featured. Has one of the better pop-up options too.
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Very much liking Textra, thanks for the heads up.
ninja sms all the way
The new hangouts app is awesome and lag free
Do you have mms working on hangouts v2? I've had no luck.
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Textra all the way!:good:
There's a app called 8sms on the play store which is a slightly modified CM messaging app, doesn't get much faster and simple than stock or at least stock style.