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Text Messages loading slowly

SO, when I access text messages, I noticed they have been taking longer and longer to load. I am thinking this has to do with the fact that my phone has over 3200 text messages/threads in the memory. Is there a way to auto delete messages when you go over say 1000 in memory? I've searched everywhere for a setting and could not find anything.

On mms.apk (messaging) there is an option under settings that lets you limit how many each conversation can have.
There is also an app called Delete Old Messages where you can have it set to auto delete all messages except the ### most recent. you get to chose how many. But for that feature you have to buy it instead of using the free version.
Hope that helps

kyouko said:
On mms.apk (messaging) there is an option under settings that lets you limit how many each conversation can have.
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Where?Ghost text.

My bad, its on the AOSP mms i pulled from darchvanilla - the one with the green icon.
But its right under settings > storage settings > Text message limit.
I attached the apk if you want to use it. First nand backup and then rm the old Mms.apk under /system/app/ After that, push the downloaded one there.

kyouko said:
My bad, its on the AOSP mms i pulled from darchvanilla - the one with the green icon.
But its right under settings > storage settings > Text message limit.
I attached the apk if you want to use it. First nand backup and then rm the old Mms.apk under /system/app/ After that, push the downloaded one there.
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Cool, could you really attach it though?
Also, can i do those steps with root explorer while the phone is running? Oh wait, i have to nandroid anyways, disregard....
EDIT: I swear it wasnt there 2.5 seconds ago when i posted. Lol. Thanks bro. I really need this option. Just met a new chick recently, and her conversation got to over 350 messages in less than two days. I was like why is my ish running sluggish. Oh yeah... hundreds of messages to load.

Negrito said:
EDIT: I swear it wasnt there 2.5 seconds ago when i posted. Lol. Thanks bro. I really need this option. Just met a new chick recently, and her conversation got to over 350 messages in less than two days. I was like why is my ish running sluggish. Oh yeah... hundreds of messages to load.
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Haha yeah, you're not crazy, i did forget it at first
You're welcome, glad i could help

So yeah, anyway i can do this without reseting? I dont have time to nandroid, and dont feel like resetting my phone cause im waiting for an important call. I tried using root explorer to just switch them, that was a no go. So i put the original MMS back and tried to install the ASOP one over it, but it wont install. Any thoughts?

us a terminal emulator.
cd /sdcard
cp Mms.apk /system/app
Done!
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abcdfv said:
us a terminal emulator.
cd /sdcard
cp Mms.apk /system/app
Done!
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Awesome, that was tooooo easy, cant believe i didnt think of it. Thanks bro, even kept all my messages in place.

i need some help

my parents put an app on my phone to monitor my texts and calls. it also blocks me from running any apps once they are installed without my dad unblocking them. the app is my mobile watchdog and it auto starts on boot. i cannot get into the settings because they are blocked. i need a way to remove the permission to start on boot. so i can still start it if i need to by opening the app. i have tried a lot of things to bypass it. i may seem sneaky but would you want your parents watching every single little thing you did on your phone?

I apologise of this is not the case, but I assume your parents pay for your phone.Simplest way to remove the monitoring is to buy your own phone.
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it can easily be disabled/removed. I dont like the fact that your parents are doing that crap but at the same time I am not going to provide a solution.
I suggest either dealing directly with your parents for being turds or get your own phone. What they going to say when they go to check on you and it the app is gone.....?

samuelrp1998 said:
my parents put an app on my phone to monitor my texts and calls. it also blocks me from running any apps once they are installed without my dad unblocking them. the app is my mobile watchdog and it auto starts on boot. i cannot get into the settings because they are blocked. i need a way to remove the permission to start on boot. so i can still start it if i need to by opening the app. i have tried a lot of things to bypass it. i may seem sneaky but would you want your parents watching every single little thing you did on your phone?
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Lets continue on this thread instead of Development since it does not contribute to the community in that aspect.
Gonna need more info:
App name?
Rooted?
Recovery?
Also, if they monitor your texts and calls, don't you think they'd notice that you've suddenly stopped calling and texting? What happens when they send you a test message to see if it shows up on their end? Gotta think in advance of the moves they would take.
And I agree with albundy.....take it up with them first. Be reasonable or else you may not have a phone to monitor at all.

A better question is why did they put it there in the first place.
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[Q] SMS Count Wrong

The stock text messaging app always shows 1 unread message on its icon. It's very annoying and I can't find a way to make it go away. Go SMS makes you buy the premium app to sync facebook photos and Handcent is ugly as sin and doesn't seem to handle FB pics either. Only the stack app does this right, so I want to use it. but I can't get the unread count to go away. Has anyone else had this problem?

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The stock text messaging app always shows 1 unread message on its icon. It's very annoying and I can't find a way to make it go away. Go SMS makes you buy the premium app to sync facebook photos and Handcent is ugly as sin and doesn't seem to handle FB pics either. Only the stack app does this right, so I want to use it. but I can't get the unread count to go away. Has anyone else had this problem?
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I've seen reports of this problem on other forums. Solution there was a factory reset unfortunately.
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I saw that somewhere, too. Every time I see that as the solution, I just shake my head.
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No problems here. Instead if going straight to factory resets you can try force stopping it and restarting it in app settings
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melo563 said:
No problems here. Instead if going straight to factory resets you can try force stopping it and restarting it in app settings
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Good idea he could also try clearing cache and deleting settings for the messaging app.
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Unfortunately, I already tried those things and no dice. Well done, Motorola :-/
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checking in... same issue.
My issue is not so persistent but still noticeable. I considered it an annoyance but becoming more and more disheartening.. I haven't pain close enough attention as of yet but will begin to. That being said, grain of salt here.. seems to be happening mostly when a text comes in while plugged into my pc via usb. The missed messages indicator seems to go away after viewing (of course) then letting ten or so minutes pass..
As stated tho, i haven't been paying enough attention to it to say these are solid observations.

Even though you'd have to redo your home screens, this is better than a factory reset - but clearing the data on the stock launcher should get rid of that.

Couple questions about the GS4 and AT&T

I just moved over to AT&T from Sprint, so I don't have unlimited data anymore, which I'm fine with because Sprints data was horrible. So I'm wondering, anyone got any tips for making sure not to go over the data cap? I kind of want to set up Google Now, but I'm afraid that might use up too much data.
Galaxy S4 questions I have:
1) Is there anyway to get the constant notification in the notification bar to not show up for WiFi connections?
2) I was reading about flashing Roms and whatnot and seen something about making sure the roms/kernel are "loki'd", what does that mean exactly and what would happen if it isn't?
3) Is there a setting or something to not have the screen come on whenever I get a text? I had that on the GS3, but not seeing an option on the GS4.
4) Is there a stock rom without any themes, and possibly a toggle mod, so I could pick what toggle I wanted?

From data overage part, you can always set your data limit on settings -> data usage and put your plan information there. I can't really tell you it works or not since I've never gone to my data limit but l makes me feel safe. I gave 300mb cushion for the warning.
Experts can answer you other questions.
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bigant262 said:
I just moved over to AT&T from Sprint, so I don't have unlimited data anymore, which I'm fine with because Sprints data was horrible. So I'm wondering, anyone got any tips for making sure not to go over the data cap? I kind of want to set up Google Now, but I'm afraid that might use up too much data.
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As posted above set limits....what is your cap? 3GB is plenty if you don't tether or download ROMs or some such lol
bigant262 said:
Is there anyway to get the constant notification in the notification bar to not show up for WiFi connections?
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Use Xposed Framework and Nottach's app if your rooted. No non root options unfortunately.
bigant262 said:
I was reading about flashing Roms and whatnot and seen something about making sure the roms/kernel are "loki'd", what does that mean exactly and what would happen if it isn't?
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Loki is dan's bootloader workaround. AT&T locked and encrypted the bootloader but do to a flaw in how it loads and checks the kernel and recovery Dan figured out a work around. There are auto loki recoveries and zip files to loki your kernels. Or you can just flash a loki kernel after your ROM. I would suggest reading Dan's FAQ in the original development section.
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Is there a setting or something to not have the screen come on whenever I get a text? I had that on the GS3, but not seeing an option on the GS4.
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Nottach's Xposed app again.
bigant262 said:
Is there a stock rom without any themes, and possibly a toggle mod, so I could pick what toggle I wanted?
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Toggles have not been messed with much, but you can move any of the stock toggles around so that certain ones show up on the notification pulldown and all will show up on the quick settings pulldown. Use 2 fingers to pull down the notification bar and press the little pencil icon on top.
Stock ROMs are in development section. I like MintJelly it is stock minus AT&T Apps.
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bigant262 said:
1) I just moved over to AT&T from Sprint, so I don't have unlimited data anymore, which I'm fine with because Sprints data was horrible. So I'm wondering, anyone got any tips for making sure not to go over the data cap? I kind of want to set up Google Now, but I'm afraid that might use up too much data.
Galaxy S4 questions I have:
2) Is there anyway to get the constant notification in the notification bar to not show up for WiFi connections?
I was reading about flashing Roms and whatnot and seen something about making sure the roms/kernel are "loki'd", what does that mean exactly and what would happen if it isn't?
3) Is there a setting or something to not have the screen come on whenever I get a text? I had that on the GS3, but not seeing an option on the GS4.
4) Is there a stock rom without any themes, and possibly a toggle mod, so I could pick what toggle I wanted?
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I've numbered your questions for easier answering.
1) You can set up data warnings/limits on the phone itself like bigant262 mentioned, however, AT&T will also send you text message alerts at certain data thresholds to keep you informed as well. Google Now, web browsing, Facebook, social media, etc will NEVER run you over on your data(unless you have an exceptionally small plan). I'm 99% confident on that. The main way people run over on their data is through streaming services--things like Pandora, Netflix(especially this), YouTube, etc. Pandora isn't so bad, I use it on my commutes every day and on a couple long distance drives.
2) Most custom ROMs have the WiFi nag removed. Loki'd is the method we use to bypass the locked/encrypted bootloader and load custom ROMs/kernels onto the phone. Best answer I can give on that. Most ROMs/Kernels are loki'd already. Theres a CWM recovery with autoloki built in just in case you flash one without it. And, someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you try to flash a non-Loki'd thing... it simply won't flash due to the locked bootloader.
3) Not that I'm aware of with the stock SMS application. Maybe using something like Handscent or GoSMS? I like it, personally.
4) Not that I'm aware of. You can rearrange the Samsung toggles to whatever order you want, but you can't remove toggles aside from the brightness slider.
EDIT: Or what @_Dennis_ said. Dang you!

If you open SMS and hit the menu button from the main screen there is a settings menu that has notification options - I believe you can turn off notifications. As for wifi- try disabling the att WiFi apps.
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I just went through and disabled all of the at&t apps in the application manager and I don't get the stupid notifications anymore.
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unremarked said:
And, someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you try to flash a non-Loki'd thing... it simply won't flash due to the locked bootloader.
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It will flash (the kernels atleast) and will give you an error on boot screen saying unauthorized software and fail to boot.
unremarked said:
EDIT: Or what @_Dennis_ said. Dang you!
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Lol.....sometimes I'm quick usually not though.
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You can set a.data cap to what you have max per month. That or just pay the ten bucks over per gig. That's what I do!

Thanks everyone for answering! I'm rooted, could I just install TWRP through the goo manager app now? Or do I need to do something else?

bigant262 said:
Thanks everyone for answering! I'm rooted, could I just install TWRP through the goo manager app now? Or do I need to do something else?
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You can install twrp thru goo if you're rooted.
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Check out mydatamanager as well to moniter data usage after u set it up it let's u know how much data u used for the day and how much u have left for the day very accurate and data for the app can easily be back up with tibu to survive new ROM updates
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Automatic Data for MMS

Hey everyone,
I used to have a couple of HTC phones back in the day (Droid Incredible, Thunderbolt, Rezound), all of which were capable of turning data on when I receive an MMS. I always leave my data and WiFi off when not in use. Both my S4 and Nexus 6 cannot do this. I was wondering, does the Moto X Pure turn on data when you receive an MMS? My friend has an HTC One M8 and his can turn it on automatically. I would assume the Moto X Pure does not do this. I currently paid for Tasker, and every method to do this through Tasker has not worked properly for me. Does anyone know a solution? It's very aggravating that my MMS do not download automatically, and I have to turn on my data and then download them just to receive my message. Thanks in advance!

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Why are you turning off your data? You say you turn off data and WiFi when not in use...when is that? A cell phone without one of these in use is basically an expensive slab of metal and plastic???

jaseman said:
Why are you turning off your data? You say you turn off data and WiFi when not in use...when is that? A cell phone without one of these in use is basically an expensive slab of metal and plastic???
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I don't need to be connected to the internet 24/7. It's a waste of battery. I don't use my phone all the time, and it's way easier to just turn on my data and catch up on my notifications. I'd rather that then deal with my battery draining more when I'm not even able to check my notifications anyway. So it's a complete waste for me.

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Current generation phones can get a day of battery while keeping data and WiFi on the whole time, thus making what your looking for unnecessary and to the best of my knowledge no phone has had this since ~2012. If for some reason you're unable to charge once a day I'd recommend a battery pack for such an occasion.
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so I was wondering the same thing. I'm coming from note4 which turned automatically. shouldnt have to explain why we want the data off. please can someone just answer the question?

Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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BlackHoleSlam said:
Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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It's so dumb that they removed app's access to toggle data. I'm trying to move Google Messenger to system in Titanium Backup. I'll let you know if everything works! Thanks for the tip!

chris23445 said:
It's so dumb that they removed app's access to toggle data. I'm trying to move Google Messenger to system in Titanium Backup. I'll let you know if everything works! Thanks for the tip!
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I believe their words made the system more secure. Agreed though pain in the @ss. Heads up though. When backing up in titanium whatever you back up won't be a part of it. So if full wiping you will have to reimplement the messaging app as a system app.
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BlackHoleSlam said:
Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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Sorry to be a pain, but I've been extremely busy and couldn't get the Google Messenger to become a system app. I tried Titanium Backup, and manually moving the app's lib files and nothing works. What is the play store app you are talking about? The only one I could find just moves system apps to user apps. Thanks in advance for all of your help!!

I downloaded the Link2SD app which successfully moved Google Messenger to a system app. The setting to turn data on is checked but it still does not work. Anyone have any other ideas? If not that's okay I'm just curious if someone else has this working.

So, I've been using this app and it works very well. You have to be rooted though. And I am running MM.
"Auto enable data" allows you to have ur data off at all times,, and when an MMS comes through it will turn on your data, download the MMS and when done it will turn off data.
"WIFI fix" will turn off WIFI if connected to a WIFI, and turn it on once data turns on and then off after it's done downloading an MMS.
Name is AwSMS. Get it on the Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.awsms