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...
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Hey guys sometimes when leaving some apps ie. messages, or phonebook the white screen with htc will flash up and then a loading sign for a second or two its quite annoying does anyone else have this problem?
Yep, I get that from time to time too... it's as though Sense crashes and restarts automatically...
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Anyone else having this issue?
Same on htc z and sometimes on good ol' hero. The "homescreen" crashes id say.
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Yes very occasionally
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I guess this is better than the entire device locking up, necessitating a battery pull... which I've so far not had to do in the month I've had the phone. Could argue it's good coding by htc. And hopefully future updates will minimise this issue further...?
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yeah its just the sense launcher crashing used to happen rarely on my legend to, but its easy fixed you just change to another launcher
since a couple days, same happens to me...but i dont know why. its not with a special app when i close it, its just randomly when i go back to the homescreen, but i will definately change to netfront life screen, as soon it becomes more customizable...i like the idea
not had this at all, although i did have 2 complete restarts a week ago.
i have a off-topic question. i am playing with adw.launcher and launcher pro, but how can i use the htc widgets...especially the "setting" widgets maybe the clock widgets too...any ideas?
r u guys using any automatic task killer? I am using a HD2 with DHD build but not facing this problem after i uninstall any task killer app
Snake-Plissken said:
i have a off-topic question. i am playing with adw.launcher and launcher pro, but how can i use the htc widgets...especially the "setting" widgets maybe the clock widgets too...any ideas?
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You can't when you use another launcher you lose all the htc widgets if I was u I would use the skins in the app section they are superb and for some strange reason my phone its quicker now but they do look better also
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r u guys using any automatic task killer? I am using a HD2 with DHD build but not facing this problem after i uninstall any task killer app
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Nope never use a task killer
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mancuk29 said:
You can't when you use another launcher you lose all the htc widgets if I was u I would use the skins in the app section they are superb and for some strange reason my phone its quicker now but they do look better also
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wich skins you talking about, htc sense skins?
btw is there a good app, which i can use to map all the "settings" functions, like airplane mode, ringtone, mobile connection on off, wifi, bt, phone profile... i found widgets but alwasy for one function, is there not a widget where in can configure all that...so idont have to download 100s of widgets
Sure, just try Quick Settings and Quick Battery (Android Market). Highly recommended.
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Snake-Plissken said:
wich skins you talking about, htc sense skins?
btw is there a good app, which i can use to map all the "settings" functions, like airplane mode, ringtone, mobile connection on off, wifi, bt, phone profile... i found widgets but alwasy for one function, is there not a widget where in can configure all that...so idont have to download 100s of widgets
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If you got into the app section of the dhd forum there is a skins sticky . All skins are easy to instal when you downlosd them you just neef explorer to access the saved file ( I sccessed from phone)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=801928
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Is there any way or do I have to download an app from the market place
P.s. sorry if I ask too many question 2nd andriod phone last android phone I had was the droid annd then I was a iPhone user for like 2 Years pls reply thankk you
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No way in stock app but handcent and I imagine chomp as well both support it. Personally I can't stand sigs in texts. Cause I text a lot. I don't need to see your name or any other stupid s**t at the end of your text lol. But anyway try out handcent or chomp. I prefer handcent. More customization options.
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runcaprofundus said:
no way in stock app but handcent and i imagine chomp as well both support it. Personally i can't stand sigs in texts. Cause i text a lot. I don't need to see your name or any other stupid s**t at the end of your text lol. But anyway try out handcent or chomp. I prefer handcent. More customization options.
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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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Hello.
I am rooted, using the stock rom.
Is there an app to invert colors on SMS, and say, Internet application?
Example: White letters, black background.
Don't know about stock but cyanogen roms has this feature built in.
Handcent SMS will let ya do that for your text
Thanks guys, I checked out both, tried CM7 a few weeks back, but was too glitchy on my phone, and things weren't working. I wil try it again in a few weeks after they have some more dev time.
Many messaging apps from the market let you customize the appearance or apply themes. I personally like GO SMS.
if you tried CM7 a few weeks ago and it was too glitchy for you, the latest CM7RC2 was dropped this week also TeamRoyal just dropped the latest version of RoyalGinger and they are both super stable and very quick TR:RG is definitely faster and so far more stable for me.
Wooooo! Thanks for the heads up on GO SMS, and also, thanks for the updates on the ROM's Raven, I am checking both out now!
Question... This is only a customization locally, right? I realize that fonts and other formatting would not appear in the recipient of sms, but with inverted text, I imagine there may be ways (and certainly using apps which are mutually installed) that the recip could get the sms inverted too....without the recipient needing to install anything.
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There's Javascript for that
That problem appeared a long ago, and one guy made a javascript for doing this, inverting colors in a browser; no root needed, just add his page as a bookmark, and use it, whn you want
tonymuka.com/js (i am kinda new here; not allowed to post links, and stuff)
Also, I heard Boat browser have this function..
Lol how tf did you find this thread man
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Lol how tf did you find this thread man
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I was reading the top without reading the dates and i was like, what the hell, cm 7 glitchy? lol
Same here =)
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.