Looking for faster SMS experience - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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..

gmac1990 said:
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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timsterzzz said:
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.

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Handcent

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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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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Go Sms or Handcent

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.

Fastest SMS app?

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.

[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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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.
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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.
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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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