Ok, I really don't like the stock ICS SMS messaging app. Looking at playstore, it seems the Go SMS is the most popular replacement. Anyone have recs for other apps to consider?
Handcent is a good one. highly customize app
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
I used to love handcent until I tried gosms and haven't looked back. Very customizable and plenty of themes to choose from. That'd be my pick
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2
Go sms and hand cent seem to be the two popular ones
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2
Hnadcent for me
I think you mean you don't like the stock touch wiz messaging app?
i LOVE the stock ICS sms app (pure google ics app with the green logo) but hate the samsung touchwiz app...i hate how every mms is a slideshow
I tried handcent back on my captivate and it crippled my phone. Thought I'd try it again over a year later and it made the phone instantly almost unuseable. Don't understand it. Pissed me off so much i wrote my first review on the market lol.
I tried to go with a stock ics app from the market, but it was taking a few extra minutes to get my texts.
Went with GoSMS and its useable until I get on a pure google rom.
I'm giving Go Pro a try, if only because it seems "prettier" than Handcent. Stupid reason, but anything is better than the stock SMS client.
I used handset forever... Then tried gosms one day and never looked back. It's themes are nicer, and it never crashes. Love it.... I too hate every stock sms app I have ever used, except for htc.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
The last time I checked GO SMS on my Droid X it didn't allow me to use individual alerts for different contacts. Does stock do that or does GO do that now? That's a feature I love about Handcent.
Ansextra said:
The last time I checked GO SMS on my Droid X it didn't allow me to use individual alerts for different contacts. Does stock do that or does GO do that now? That's a feature I love about Handcent.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just checked the app and it looks like you can
jdhommert said:
just checked the app and it looks like you can
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is that Go or the S3 app you're referring to? Just want to be sure I understand...
I was used to the MIUI SMS app, and loved how it told me when a message was received by the person.
Any of the replacement apps do that? I tried it with handcent and didn't work.
Ansextra said:
Is that Go or the S3 app you're referring to? Just want to be sure I understand...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go. I think it had a whole think under the settings called individual settings or something, and you can add individual notifications etc I believe. Download it and check it out.
---------- Post added at 12:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 AM ----------
Markdental said:
I was used to the MIUI SMS app, and loved how it told me when a message was received by the person.
Any of the replacement apps do that? I tried it with handcent and didn't work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I also saw something in handcent somewhere in the settings where you can also get alerts/notifications when something was sent or delivery confirmation...something like that.
Download Go and check it out.
Ansextra said:
The last time I checked GO SMS on my Droid X it didn't allow me to use individual alerts for different contacts. Does stock do that or does GO do that now? That's a feature I love about Handcent.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can confirm that Go Pro supports individual ringtones. Just set them myself today.
Sleestax said:
I can confirm that Go Pro supports individual ringtones. Just set them myself today.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Found it! Problem is it doesn't see sounds I've downloaded from Zedge like Handcent does.
Thanks!
Sent from my DROIDX using xda premium
Related
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
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
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.
sent from my rooted G2 running CyanogenMod's latest nightly
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1329493594036950969579054
Does anyone use Handcent?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Yes.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
dfitzpatrick said:
Yes.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
sent from my RAZR
a454nova said:
Does anyone use Handcent?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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.
redsox19asb said:
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was able to set it as default for messaging icon and swipe to text on call log. Using launcherpro btw
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Tried it and hated it. Never liked the bubble style messaging. I like the stock better, just seems cleaner and easier to read.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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.
Epicly posted using the xda app!
+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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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.
Sent from The Chaotic Void.
So the sms app on this phone straight out sucks. Is there a better app I can load / sideload. Im not unlocked or rooted. Damn I miss my inspire 4g
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Chomp sms, go sms, and handcent are all on the market and all free.
did you try searching the market? jeez.
Still have your Inspire?
Assimilated via WinBorg 4G
Handcent is my favorite. Customizable, pop up sms, reliable. Check it yo
Sent from the Darkside of the Atrix.
EDIT: Oops, didn't notice you say you aren't rooted. Well, if you ever do root, you can use the AOSP ("vanilla Android") or CyanogenMod versions of the messaging apps.
AnalogXDA said:
EDIT: Oops, didn't notice you say you aren't rooted. Well, if you ever do root, you can use the AOSP ("vanilla Android") or CyanogenMod versions of the messaging apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where is this CyanogenMod messaging app you speak of?
Handcent is so laggy once you have used GO SMS Pro. I don't get why people are STILL recommending it. I wouldn't use either laggy Handcent or the underdeveloped ChompSMS.
Only problem I have with GO SMS Pro is the childish themes. But I just use the dark theme anyways.
I really haven't had an issue with the stock SMS app. Do most people toss it away because of the lack of features or what?
Auxilium said:
I really haven't had an issue with the stock SMS app. Do most people toss it away because of the lack of features or what?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah. I mainly like the popup. The stock SMS app is already really good as it is, but I like more customization.
kshiuan said:
Yeah. I mainly like the popup. The stock SMS app is already really good as it is, but I like more customization.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification. I have used Go SMS before and I did like the pop up feature as well.
if i remove the stock sms app will go sms still work?
Actually, you can keep using the stock app if you just want a popup/quickreply feature, download an app called sms popup.
Sent from my Inspire 4G
Stay away from handcent it has a wake lock on it and kills your battery use go sms pro
Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet & Watch,
evO²·³·³
EVOlvedROM r3chargeD RC1
More Freedom v0.8.5+
Auxilium said:
Where is this CyanogenMod messaging app you speak of?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It comes with CM7. I believe it has been posted to these forums somewhere, but if searching doesn't net you any results, you can just extract the Mms.apk from the zip file of ÇM7 pre-beta for this device. As I mentioned, you have to be rooted (as far as I know) as it's a system app. Back up your texts first using SMS Backup or similar from the market.
AnalogXDA said:
It comes with CM7. I believe it has been posted to these forums somewhere, but if searching doesn't net you any results, you can just extract the Mms.apk from the zip file of ÇM7 pre-beta for this device. As I mentioned, you have to be rooted (as far as I know) as it's a system app. Back up your texts first using SMS Backup or similar from the market.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use the Mms.apk from /system/app of CM7.3 Stable for the EVO and for the N1. They are different file sizes and I found the N1 had more features. (strange I know) plus it is for a GSM phone, EVO is a CDMA. Anyway point is that AOSP Mms.apk is pretty generic and you can pull it and the alarm clock, the calculator, the Email.apk CarHome.apk and a few other apps. Some will just install some require you copy/paste into the /system/app/ Folder.
FYI I just tried Mms.apk, I am rooted but it installed just like any app. So you should be able to just install it, No Root needed.
Interesting...did it install as a system app or a normal app (did the package manager install the apk to /system/app or to /data/app)?
I like the stock blur SMS app as well because of it's simpleness, but on Alien 4 it will not resize attachments so I use Handcent, been using Handcent for some time now (even when I was using CM7 on my Aria) and have never had a problem with it. I've tried others and have always gone back to Handcent. The wake lock you speak of, please elaborate...I have not notice my phone not idling or anything while using Handcent.
The stock mms.apk that comes with CM7 is nice if you like the barebones look, I don't and that's why I like the blur sms app, it is not so bare (although it is very short on settings).
dLo GSR said:
did you try searching the market? jeez.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did and afyer all the results came here for opinons which is what im getting.
CaelanT said:
Still have your Inspire?
Assimilated via WinBorg 4G
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I.passed it on to the gf :'(
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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!
Sent from my EVO
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?
fitz420 said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Been on it since before I rooted and never had any wake lock with it,
teh roxxorz said:
Been on it since before I rooted and never had any wake lock with it,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Touchpad
Go sms on my phone. No probs and never had an issue. Customizable all the way. Go SMS
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
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
Swyped From The Hippest MIUI'd phone Using XDA Premium
I also use go launcher with an ics theme loaded with it
I've used them all
Go SMS kicks a$$! It even has a drawing program so you can send cheesy sketches.
jeffrimerman said:
Go SMS kicks a$$! It even has a drawing program so you can send cheesy sketches.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Actually, I put Go SMS on today. It's pretty sweet, and I'm not normally a fan of the Go products.
I don't like the stock SMS app because of the text alignment so i've been searching for a good DECENT STANDARD messaging app. I do not want anything fancy, I want something that fits the Nexus 4 theme considering I have a Nexus 4. I want something that's good & responsive.
There is no best, it's completely subjective. Try out a few of the most popular SMS apps on the play store and figure out which one suits you best, its probably faster than waiting for replies.
Sent from my Nexus 4
Nigeldg said:
There is no best, it's completely subjective. Try out a few of the most popular SMS apps on the play store and figure out which one suits you best, its probably faster than waiting for replies.
Sent from my Nexus 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
recommend one?
The only third party SMS app I've used is GoSMS and that was alright.
I´m using chomp SMS, and has been for a couple of years. It has everything I need. =)
/Regards Bror David
dreseansr said:
I don't like the stock SMS app because of the text alignment so i've been searching for a good DECENT STANDARD messaging app. I do not want anything fancy, I want something that fits the Nexus 4 theme considering I have a Nexus 4. I want something that's good & responsive.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you should give try to textra.. if tyou like sms to popup and dont need to go in app.. it wives quick reply option
Handcent is one of the main 3rd party options.
I like Sliding Messaging , still kind of new but developer is doing a good job updating it,
I am using Contacts+.
Its not bad and also does a good job with social integration.
GoSMS
mapheG2 said:
GoSMS
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would do some research on the app before stating that
How about cm messaging app?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app