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Handcent

Does anyone use Handcent?
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Yes.
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dfitzpatrick said:
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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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a454nova said:
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.

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.
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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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[Q] Best Text Messaging App For Nexus 4?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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GoSMS
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I would do some research on the app before stating that

How about cm messaging app?
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(Request) Inverted Stock Messaging App

I'm really liking the stock messaging app; but I hate the White. Has anyone found an inverted one? I want it too be fully functional so I can use it with my Galaxy gear.
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in settings you can make the background for conversations any image you want and i use solid black. you can not change the conversation view though and i really wish you could.

fletch33 said:
in settings you can make the background for conversations any image you want and i use solid black. you can not change the conversation view though and i really wish you could.
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Yeah I'm looking for the conversation view. I don't know why they would allow you to do one and not the other.
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+1 for this feature. Or if anyone knows a AOSP inverted apk that is compatible with note 3.

I just want to get rid of the creepy default face for contacts that don't have a picture!
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jerkface80 said:
I just want to get rid of the creepy default face for contacts that don't have a picture!
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Haha same here. I had to drop it and download an mms app from the store all cause of those stupid smiley dudes.
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DPI adjustments

Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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Drachnem said:
Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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I've tried several: 280, 300, 320, 360, 400 & 420...all worked fine but you'd see issues in certain apps, and certain apps would jump into tablet mode (pretty sure that was on the lower ones, of course).
I stuck on 420 since it still shrinks things considerably down from the stock 480 but most apps don't have overlapping or other issues. The only app I've noticed an issue is the dialer, but not the phone on inbound or ongoing calls, just when you are dialing the number. You can still see the numbers and hit each with no problem, it's just shrunk up a little strangely. Other than that I'm loving 420 (no pun intended ). :good:

Awesome. What are you using to change dpi? On my note 2 with exposed you were able to choose dpi per application, anyone know if the module is working for that?
Can't remember the name of the mod.
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Found it.
In downloads, app settings. If you use this you can modify only apps you want so you don't have to worry about compatibility or force closing system gui.
I set Novo launcher lower and a few other apps.
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Update:
I changed the system ui to 420, along with Novo(remove shadow from desktop), and messaging and it looks perfect.
Fyi this doesn't break or distort the phone app.
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DutchDogg54 said:
I've tried several: 280, 300, 320, 360, 400 & 420...all worked fine but you'd see issues in certain apps, and certain apps would jump into tablet mode (pretty sure that was on the lower ones, of course).
I stuck on 420 since it still shrinks things considerably down from the stock 480 but most apps don't have overlapping or other issues. The only app I've noticed an issue is the dialer, but not the phone on inbound or ongoing calls, just when you are dialing the number. You can still see the numbers and hit each with no problem, it's just shrunk up a little strangely. Other than that I'm loving 420 (no pun intended ). :good:
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If you use the method above with exposed and app settings mod your phone app will be perfect.
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Drachnem said:
If you use the method above with exposed and app settings mod your phone app will be perfect.
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Thanks for mentioning that module. I hadn't taken the time to look through all the options as I downloaded and set up a ton through Wanam's module and was pretty satisfied. Really glad you mentioned it so I can get the one wrinkle ironed out. Appreciate it bro!

If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!

lmike6453 said:
If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!
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I read in other threads that you were really interested in getting the bottom bar style tab mode going, and I know I mentioned tablet mode above in my response but that was only in apps, the System UI never changed...and I believe the person who responded to you in the other thread is correct - 4.3 android doesn't have that built in to the system UI as an option.
For example, before my Note 3 I had an Nexus 4 and was running Paranoid Android - the developers had to basically make tablet mode from scratch to keep the traditional bottom bar style going after 4.3. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I thought you should know. Of course somebody could endeavor to build it like PA did or we could get PA at some point but without that I doubt you'll find your holy grail anytime soon.

Also guys you'll want the play store fix. Play store by default will his apps based on your dpi, This mood will fix that.
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lmike6453 said:
If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!
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With exposed I have everything I need I tried the tablet ui it was OK. Prefer this.
Personally I'm waiting for that our cyanogen.
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DutchDogg54 said:
Thanks for mentioning that module. I hadn't taken the time to look through all the options as I downloaded and set up a ton through Wanam's module and was pretty satisfied. Really glad you mentioned it so I can get the one wrinkle ironed out. Appreciate it bro!
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There's a mod for it in exposed. Tabletui trigger. Try that out.
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Drachnem said:
Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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Yeah, I use either 320 or 360 mostly when I want to change an app. 320 can be a little bit too small sometimes, but right around that zone I think is ideal. Though I really haven't changed a ton of apps, mostly System, Chrome, reddit, Facebook, XDA, Go SMS that I can think of off the top of my head.
Drachnem said:
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I changed the system ui to 420, along with Novo(remove shadow from desktop), and messaging and it looks perfect.
Fyi this doesn't break or distort the phone app.
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Agreed, though I went as low as 360 for System, just because I wanted notifications to be shorter in the pull down so I can see more. I usually have several persistent ones in there now, so I want to be able to see all of my actual notifications as well.
See attached for notification size @ 360 dpi.
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Well said, my friend.

8SMS stand alone messaging app?

Wondering if anyone is using this app as a stand alone for sms/mms and how reliable is it

antawnm26 said:
Wondering if anyone is using this app as a stand alone for sms/mms and how reliable is it
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I've been using it for over a month now and I love it. I couldn't stand the stock messaging app. Even with the various theming available, I hated the way it looked. 8sms has been super reliable for me and I like the look of it so much better. I use the dark theme.

chrisdl824 said:
I've been using it for over a month now and I love it. I couldn't stand the stock messaging app. Even with the various theming available, I hated the way it looked. 8sms has been super reliable for me and I like the look of it so much better. I use the dark theme.
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+1. Awesome app
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It's fantastic. Using it from the first day I got my G2. I send multiple sms as well as mms daily
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8sms is good. I personally use textra because I like the looks of the chat windows more.
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