Sms app - Vibrant Themes and Apps

I have the nero v3 rom by team whiskey and i really dont prefer the stock android sms app. Handcent is alright but i really want the stock touchwiz sms app. Is there any cwm flashable zip you could direct me to that is compatible with nero v3?
PS i dont want the full touchwiz experience, just the sms
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It has bugs with pic messaging last I heard, why not customize handcent to look like it??
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Look in my thread, I have a fixed TWiz MMS with GB style notification icons and shortcut. Picture messages aren't blurry in that version either. There's a link to my thread in my signature.
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GO SMS is also a great option, its got a tad few less customization options than Handcent, but I think it looks much nicer.

Hey guys thanks for all the quick replies! Also i tried your slightly better gingerbread and every one that i tried came back with the system asking me to wait or to force close. Am i doing something wrong?
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treyvaporizer said:
Hey guys thanks for all the quick replies! Also i tried your slightly better gingerbread and every one that i tried came back with the system asking me to wait or to force close. Am i doing something wrong?
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You should really ask questions about SBG in my thread. If you had another theme prior to mine, some are incompatible. download the Theme Restore I posted and flash that. If you can't get it on your SD card, boot into CWM, select mounts and storage, then mount USB storage. Then you can put it your internal SD to flash it. After you flash that and reboot once, you should be able to apply any of my themes without the force closes or boot-loops. If that doesn't solve your problem, please report it in my thread.

Go sms awsome
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Dbryon said:
Go sms awsome
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yep, GO SMS is just amazing, has a bunch of themes, android, iphone, htc etc.
pop-up options
its really idiot-proof
has all the options you'd look for in a sms app, and it gets updated like every week or every other week.

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What is the best app for taking screenshots?

I have "screenshot" app currently installed, works fine but when I post pics on here, they look blurry. Anyone suggest a better app? Thanks!
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Shoot me... Its on the market
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Shoot-Me is ok....
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I just use the built in one.
Hold back then tap home 3 times.
lol jk i wish we could figure out how to get it to work.....
I've taken screen shots by accident on my phone, but can't figure out how! I don’t have any apps installed for this, it just happened!
Any ideas on how I did it?
Nero V3 w/voodoo ....
Hey shoot me app is great, but I need an app that can be compatible to upload through XDA, because I wanna show the new Nero v3 pink theme but I can't upload due to incorrect file format.
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Nabeel10 said:
Hey shoot me app is great, but I need an app that can be compatible to upload through XDA, because I wanna show the new Nero v3 pink theme but I can't upload due to incorrect file format.
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They don't always look good when uploading with the phone. If you use the computer to upload they look great.
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Duce HD2 said:
They don't always look good when uploading with the phone. If you use the computer to upload they look great.
That's exactly what happens with me.
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Did you install the android SDK when you rooted? There is a tool in the tools folder called ddms or something similar. If you plug your phone into your computer and run that tool it will give you an option to take a screen shot at any point. Even in a 3d game.
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best app, i'd have to say shootme.
I've seen a lot of people se drocap2 so...
YMMV
Asked the same question in Vibrant Q & A, the responses I recieved persuaded me to stay with the one I was using,,,, Shoot me
Yup shootme user here as well...
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Shoot me is the best. The only problem for the originator of this thread is that shoot me takes pictures in png format while xda app only let's you upload in jpg therefore you need to wither use drocap2 like everyone else does who uploads here or find a converter for your pictures on the market if one is out there and convert the picture to jpg. Or you can try to tell the devs to make the xda app compatible with png im sure there not to busy and will stop everything there doing for this request. (Lol. Just had to add a little humor not being a smart a**)
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After alot of trial and error, I found that drocap2 suited my needs the best. I hated the shake trigger or timer functionalities of the other apps, the first never worked for me and the second was a pain of unparalleled proportions.... These two options are available for drocap as well, but I use the notification trigger functionality which takes a snapshot way quicker and more reliably then the other approaches. Drocap also lets you select were the snapshots end up which is a bonus as I like to store my images inbthe same directory!
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momashi said:
After alot of trial and error, I found that drocap2 suited my needs the best. I hated the shake trigger or timer functionalities of the other apps, the first never worked for me and the second was a pain of unparalleled proportions.... These two options are available for drocap as well, but I use the notification trigger functionality which takes a snapshot way quicker and more reliably then the other approaches. Drocap also lets you select were the snapshots end up which is a bonus as I like to store my images inbthe same directory!
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One thing you'll notice about the notification trigger for drocap ia that it always appears in the picture. Another thing after further use you'll notice that it takes pictures fast but for every picture or at least the first one you'll will catch it will say "superuser as granted drocap" dudah ... so yeah and well if your like lots of of here (anal about screenshots) having that notification in the bar is a h**l no... enough said.
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[Q] Bionix 1.2.1?

Hey guys I'm running Bionix V right now but I'm going to update to V 1.2.1.
So I'm wondering what the differences are between the 'Gingerbread' and the 'Touchwiz' editions? And in your opinions which is better and why?
I would just flash both of them to find out myself but I hate having to import my contacts, apps, sms/mms, and other things individually everytime. Unless you know of an app that makes it quick and easy to do all at once.
If someone could explain the differences I think I could make the right choice the first time
Thanks
Edit:
Also I've been hearing good/maybe bad things about V 1.2.1
Should users upgrade or stay with V? I'll keep you posted when I upgrade I've been a little busy lately
The difference is how the phone looks. When you hit the home button, your desktop, or launcher, has icons, widgets, etc.
The gingerbread one looks like standard, non themed gingerbread.
TouchWiz looks more like your vibrant did out of the box. I personally find it incredibly ugly so I prefer the gingerbread theme.
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The difference is how the phone looks. When you hit the home button, your desktop, or launcher, has icons, widgets, etc.
The gingerbread one looks like standard, non themed gingerbread.
TouchWiz looks more like your vibrant did out of the box. I personally find it incredibly ugly so I prefer the gingerbread theme
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Can you still use launcherpro with the gingerbread version?
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Yes you can use any home launcher you choose
Pudrow said:
Can you still use launcherpro with the gingerbread version?
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Yes, I have been. I really don't think it matters which one you install if you're planning on installing a 3rd party launcher, anyway.
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Yes, I have been. I really don't think it matters which one you install if you're planning on installing a 3rd party launcher, anyway.
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Oh really the only difference between the touchwiz and gingerbread is the launcher?
And how customizable are each of them and maybe I wouldn't need a third party launcher?
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The only advantage I can think of for using touchwiz is that it comes with the Samsung apps installed as well.
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That's what I want to get rid of. All the apps like mobileTV, amazon, kindle, all the bloatware.
So gingerbread is the way I should go?
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Pudrow said:
That's what I want to get rid of. All the apps like mobileTV, amazon, kindle, all the bloatware.
So gingerbread is the way I should go?
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I'm not sure if it comes with the bloatware, but it would come with the Samsung widgets that are available using TouchWiz. (One example is the "Friends" widget that updates facebook and twitter)
But if you're planning on using LauncherPro or any other launcher, all of this is moot anyway. I'd recommend the Gingerbread version because I like the notification bar and stock android is so much better looking than TouchWiz in every aspect.
EDIT: You asked earlier how to import contacts and things; you should sync them with Google as it makes the transition between ROMs seamless. Also, Titanium Backup can backup and restore all of your apps and data. (This excludes SMS). Finally, I use SMS backup to backup all of my texts/MMS to gmail for safekeeping
Thanks wearmaize
I'll go with gingerbread. I use sms and titanium backup they work great.
But last time I synced with google it didn't save all my contacts when I flashed so I don't know if somethings wrong or I'm doing it wrong
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I have been hearing conflicting posts about the new Bionix version...I think i'll just stick with V
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Thanks wearmaize
I'll go with gingerbread. I use sms and titanium backup they work great.
But last time I synced with google it didn't save all my contacts when I flashed so I don't know if somethings wrong or I'm doing it wrong
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Next time you sync with google, check your contacts online using a computer to make sure they're all there.
As for Bionix, I'd recommend v 1.2 or v 1.2.1. I find v 1.2 to be the most stable, but I've only been on v 1.2.1 for a day so I can't really say for sure. Both are great.
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Bionix 1.2.1 is nice, worthile upgrading I can see

MIUI theme (like Grey/GingerBlur) request

Since we can't get the MIUI Rom because the bootloader is locked. How hard would it be to make a theme for it?
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+1
10 char sucks
You could use adw and there is a miui theme on the market that looks very well done. Also many miui Widgets etc on market. My sexy nexy screen look the same as the pics on the market when I used miui.
From there just mess with settings to ur taste like hide dock bar etc. Then painstakingly arrange all apps on the screen, just like miui the first time ^_^, and backup settings and screen arrangements in adw settings
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I meant a theme with a new color notifications bar and a total skin... kind of like GreyBlur or GingerBlur.
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Gotcha. U need someone with more time and better skills ^_^ for the time being I'd go with grey blur find a good theme for notification bar color etc that tickles ur fancy and do above. Hope it helps. G'luck
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dubyajaysmith said:
Gotcha. U need someone with more time and better skills ^_^ for the time being I'd go with grey blur find a good theme for notification bar color etc that tickles ur fancy and do above. Hope it helps. G'luck
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I want to get GreyBlur but I can't get the root on 1.83
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Chubby_Skunk said:
I want to get GreyBlur but I can't get the root on 1.83
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Gingerbreak should be working.
Ill go ahead and try it again when I get home.... so is it just the one that works for 1.57?
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GingerBreak will work for all android 2.2 versions
raybond25 said:
GingerBreak will work for all android 2.2 versions
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oooh thanks. So it deletes everything on my internal SD? So I just need to backup my photos and apps to my external SD?
I'd backup JIC but it didn't for me. Turn off fingerprint unlock till ur set up to avoid issues later ...heard it helps. I'm on greyblur and use adw paid version. It was definitely worth it, and I'm a cheap skate ^_^ coming from nexus and all it's great dev love, I wanted all the options it gives. Screen transitions etc.
Didn't touch my webtop that I customized either ^_°
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dubyajaysmith said:
I'd backup JIC but it didn't for me. Turn off fingerprint unlock till ur set up to avoid issues later ...heard it helps. I'm on greyblur and use adw paid version. It was definitely worth it, and I'm a cheap skate ^_^ coming from nexus and all it's great dev love, I wanted all the options it gives. Screen transitions etc.
Didn't touch my webtop that I customized either ^_°
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I just did the root for 1.83 and it didnt erase anything..... but I'm rooted. Lol
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SMS App Suggestions

I used to use Handcent quite some time ago but found out that it was causing some problems with people receiving my messages and pictures. In addition, it started hanging and would generally slow down. Lastly I was told that it does not necessarily play nice with some other applications, namely LightFlow.
When I eventually put Eclipse on my DX2, I simply did not re-download Handcent and was just using the stock SMS until today, using CM7 and still, the stock SMS.
What does everyone else use, are there any decent alternatives to the stock SMS and if so, what makes it a better alternative?
All I've ever used is handcent, seems to be working nice for me, never used liteflow though.
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I'm a huge fan of chompSMS. I've tried Handcent and GoSMS, but I always end up coming back to chomp. The only thing I wish they would add is the ability to multi-select message threads to delete, instead of having to do it one by one or deleting them all at once. I emailed them and suggested that and they responded that it was planned for an upcoming update, so maybe I'll get my wish.
I use GOsms. Works great for me.
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I use GOsms. Works great for me.
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/filler +1
I have used Metro Messaging Beta for a while. It was when I was going through my WP7 phase. lol. I actually liked it though. It didnt have any cool features (it was actually very limited) but with how simple it was, it was nice to use. I have recently just gone back to the stock sms app though. I also use SMS Popup so when I get a message, I dont even have to open the sms app.
I too, use GOsms. I like the customization and different themes it offers.
Just make sure to manually go into stock notifications and disable. Other wise you will get multi notifications at some point. It will ask you at setup to disable, but for some reason you will still have to manual disable through stock app.
You could always give it a go!
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I too, use GOsms. I like the customization and different themes it offers.
Just make sure to manually go into stock notifications and disable. Other wise you will get multi notifications at some point. It will ask you at setup to disable, but for some reason you will still have to manual disable through stock app.
You could always give it a go!
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+ 1, exactly what I was going to say. Love the customization.
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I like the customization of Handcent better, can change a lot of things for individual contacts in handcent.
I just delete the SMS/mms apk in every ROM and put handcent in system/app
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So I guess it's +++++++1 for GO SMS. I use GO SMS on mine.
Ciao!
GoSMS here BUT the MMS sending on it is whack. I have it set up for 1.2 MB and preserve image resolution yet when I send a pic it'll degrade the picture image. This is for pics under 1.2MBs...
Any one use a different phone/call app besides the stock one?
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Any one use a different phone/call app besides the stock one?
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GO SMS is what I use, I like how it pops up a window without you having to swipe notifications, and the overall customizability of it. As Elite49 said, you cant go over 1.2mb in size but it just let it shrink my photos to fit and it works just fine. Be sure to get all the plug in for it too, there are tons of themes and emotocons etc...
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GO SMS is what I use, I like how it pops up a window without you having to swipe notifications, and the overall customizability of it. As Elite49 said, you cant go over 1.2mb in size but it just let it shrink my photos to fit and it works just fine. Be sure to get all the plug in for it too, there are tons of themes and emotocons etc...
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Does yours degrade the pics when their not over 1.2MB? I find it extremely annoying seeing a pic thats under that somehow look like crap when I go to send it.
Another vote for GO SMS here!
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All I've ever used is handcent, seems to be working nice for me, never used liteflow though.
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handcent is definatly the best imo. only one ive ever used on a rooted android
goSMS for me too!
Go SMS Pro!!!!!
When life sucks I just enjoy the head
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Any one use a different phone/call app besides the stock one?
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touchpal contacts. for answer to above q. and go sms is by far the best sms app out there
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Never had a reason to try anything but Gosms, it works, and you can make it look however you want. all i plan to ever use atm

(Q) default phone/contacts

I was wanting to know the way to replace the system phone/contacts with rocketdial? I've tried this before,by deleting system phone and contacts thru TB but got tons of FCs.
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I was wanting to know the way to replace the system phone/contacts with rocketdial? I've tried this before,by deleting system phone and contacts thru TB but got tons of FCs.
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you dont need to delete anything install app and then change phone and contact shortcuts icons in your home screen by the ones of the app
howver you can use system contacts if you want and after install the app if you go to a contact and press to make a call it will ask you wich dialer you want to use by definition you mark the box and choose app dialer and thats it...
i try it, before post sorry for my english but dont delete those apps from system the solution is right there.
just press thanks if i help you
Hi...
I am currently using Neko95 GingerSnap, and, since i tried MIUI, i loved the UI, i use ExDialer.
When i missed a call, the notification only disappear (automatic) if i open the stock app.
I Linked exdialer to ex partition of sd, rebooted and converted to sys app (Link2SD).
You still have the stock apps, but they are small...
The next thing that i will try, after consult the community if it works, is to, before flash, exchange the stock apps for the ones that i will use... (if someone that reads this can tell, please...)
With best regards, Shaib Lftg
Are you talking about extracting the rom than replace the phone and contacts apk with the dialer and contacts you plan on using ie...rocket dial and renaming it to phone.apk and vice versa
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I don't like the idea of having multiple applications which have the same function on my phone... ie...
Stock browser-dolphin browser, stock mms-go SMS pro..you get the picture...
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