This was brought up in the Q&A section, so I thought I would post this here. This tip applies to the stock text messaging app:
Pinch the screen in either direction within a text conversation and it will either increase or decrease the bubbles and font size.
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
This was brought up in the Q&A section, so I thought I would post this here. This tip applies to the stock text messaging app:
Pinch the screen in either direction within a text conversation and it will either increase or decrease the bubbles and font size.
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The one thing I dislike about the phone, the SMS/MMS app...its soooo iPhone Cartoony!!! can't stand it lol. Using slide messaging pro so I dont have to stare at the default.
I really like the pop-ups on stock SMS so I'm still using that.. mainly bc they don't interrupt what you're doing. I use glowfly on all my phones as sms pop-ups, but if I'm watching a video it pauses the video and takes priority... stock SMS doesn't. it's like a mini q slide app. I like it.
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ah, thank you!
I looked everywhere for this
Textra has been working very well for me. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the look of the stock SMS app
djkinetic said:
The one thing I dislike about the phone, the SMS/MMS app...its soooo iPhone Cartoony!!! can't stand it lol. Using slide messaging pro so I dont have to stare at the default.
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You can hit settings and change the messager's theming.
This is how I have mine set...
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Problem I have is even pinched out to smallest size and using smallest font in settings, the stock messaging app text is *huge*! Just switched to using Chomp SMS & works much better.
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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!
IDMA.DROID.X2 said:
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
Does the note have a text messaging app similar to iphone? I like how my wife's iphone has all the text pop up on her screen when it is locked. Does android have a similar setup? The iphone can pop up multiple text if they are not viewed right away. Thank you. I have never had a smartphone so don't know what android has to offer.
Just go to market and look at it. They're all like **** load of apps like that.
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But does it come with a stock app like that like the iphone has? I had a smartphone for about 2 weeks last year and found out that alot of apps don't always work properly.
Handcent in the market works pretty much perfectly doing what you want. The advantage of android over IOS is that if you don't like a stock application, odds are someone has written and published one that does what you want.
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Go SMS is pretty iphone-ish. Stock theme even looks like it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&hl=en
Thank you.
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Thanks button will do.
Just download gosmspro...its the best sms app out for the android by a long shot
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handcent also. It actually has a setting called iphone lol!
Get Go SMS Pro from the Android Market. Within this app there is an iPhone Theme. You can even tweak the settings to enable a pop-up or in the Notification Bar.
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Or if you just want the pop up you can download SMS Pop Up
Check out iphone notifications
i notice i text someone,text someone else later you click the text icon and it shows the people you have texted so you can text them again, the sms came with liquid is not doing that i have to select them again from phone contacts,so looking for a differnt one thanks
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i notice i text someone,text someone else later you click the text icon and it shows the people you have texted so you can text them again, the sms came with liquid is not doing that i have to select them again from phone contacts,so looking for a differnt one thanks
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Why not just click the individual thread?
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individual thread what do you mean? thanks
leo5111 said:
individual thread what do you mean? thanks
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On the main screen of the messaging app. Don't you see everyone your texting?
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no thats what im saying it doesnt show who i texted just shows my whole phone book of contacts
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no thats what im saying it doesnt show who i texted just shos my whole phone book of contacts
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never seen that. You don't see a conversation list on your main screen?
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well i replaced it with handcent, i have never seen the stock sms do that that, handcent does what i want
Stock SMS has always done that. Are you sure you are going to the messaging app and not contacts app? I can assure you what you want is a stock feature on Liquid and all CM/AOSP roms. If not factory reset and reinstall...or wait for slim to come out later today.
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well i replaced it with handcent, i have never seen the stock sms do that that, handcent does what i want
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Handset is horrible on jelly bean. gosms isn't that much better.
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dafoxs said:
Handset is horrible on jelly bean. gosms isn't that much better.
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how is it horrible? it seems to work ok so just wondering thanks
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how is it horrible? it seems to work ok so just wondering thanks
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To much stuff going on with it. Can you send a long text, more then 160, does it split it or only send the first 160 or won't send it at all?
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Handcent is full of problems but unfortunately I have to use it to get threaded conversations with my iPhone friends.
manwithmanypiercings said:
Handcent is full of problems but unfortunately I have to use it to get threaded conversations with my iPhone friends.
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Stock app gives me threaded conversations with ikphoners
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dafoxs said:
Stock app gives me threaded conversations with ikphoners
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I second this statement
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i also use GoSms and it has worked fine on all jb roms...so far..
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i also use GoSms and it has worked fine on all jb roms...so far..
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Can you sent long text without spitting it, try it, let me know
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dafoxs said:
Can you sent long text without spitting it, try it, let me know
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there is an option in the settings to split large messages that i left unchecked, and then i sent a long message to verify...it works as advertised.
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Stock app gives me threaded conversations with ikphoners
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I wish i could say the same.
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I use handcent on every platform from froyo to jellybean...and I still love it.. zero issues with mine and I'm on slim rom 4.1.1...
There is alot of options for main list..and dozens of options for different looks for conversation threads..you can choose from android to iphone little popuos in the text..or a simple text feel..handcent can suit basically anyone needs as long as you soend the time tweaking it out...it becomes awesome..just remember to backup the app using titanium backup...so when you change roms..your settings are still there. I hate if I had to change all my fonts and font colors I made..lol
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I use handcent on every platform from froyo to jellybean...and I still love it.. zero issues with mine and I'm on slim rom 4.1.1...
There is alot of options for main list..and dozens of options for different looks for conversation threads..you can choose from android to iphone little popuos in the text..or a simple text feel..handcent can suit basically anyone needs as long as you soend the time tweaking it out...it becomes awesome..just remember to backup the app using titanium backup...so when you change roms..your settings are still there. I hate if I had to change all my fonts and font colors I made..lol
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If i'm texting my iphone friends in group text i can send one singke text. If i try to send a second without exiting the program then it sends a blank text to them all. I also have alot of texts that take forever to send. Stock messaging app is great for single texts to an iphone user or if i want to send four of the same text to my friend individually.
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I've settled on Handcent for now, but I've been wondering what some of you guys are using. I've tried a couple others, but Handcent just seems fluid and is constantly updated and supported. Lots of themes and tools to utilize, if that's your thing.
Also, in addition to what SMS app you're using, is there an SMS app that will allow "reply to all" natively? I get group texts from iPhone users and when I reply it only goes to the person that sent the message to me.
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I've settled on Handcent for now, but I've been wondering what some of you guys are using. I've tried a couple others, but Handcent just seems fluid and is constantly updated and supported. Lots of themes and tools to utilize, if that's your thing.
Also, in addition to what SMS app you're using, is there an SMS app that will allow "reply to all" natively? I get group texts from iPhone users and when I reply it only goes to the person that sent the message to me.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sIm5ldC5ldmVyeXRoaW5nYW5kcm9pZC5zbXNwb3B1cCJd
I've been using Handcent since I moved to Android(always had dumb phones before)roughly three years ago. I like the set up,customizations and how smooth it operates. I also like that the app has strong support, although I'm sure that they all do.
Am I the only one who likes stock apps? Such as stock sms+keyboard? Sheesh. :x
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Am I the only one who likes stock apps? Such as stock sms+keyboard? Sheesh. :x
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Since I started with Swiftkey for a keyboard app, I NEVER could go back to stock on any phone (or tablet) - It ruined me for anything less!
And there are some stock SMS apps I like and have used. In fact I like the one on the OG and I seriously considered sticking with it, but I switched to Handscent for purely vanity reasons. I like to put a "signature" on my texts and the stock SMS won't let me do that. I do use the stock e-mail app, however!
+1 for SMS Popup. Also the Cyanogenmod version of the stock keyboard since it has a dark theme. Haven't tried it on the LGOG yet because I haven't gotten mine, but I imagine it will work.
Well, since the stock app has a reply to all feature, I'm just running that now. Handcent had some cool stuff, but all these group texts are killing me.
I can't believe Handcent doesn't have reply to all at this point.
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I've used Swiftkey and Hancent before and I've always switched back to Stock.
Well, I used them on my Inspire 4g. But I ran other ROMs so I guess the keyboards were never exactly "stock"...
Meh! I can do without. The LGOG's stock is nice, for my preference anyway.
Am I the only one using go SMS pro? Lol.
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aquariuz23 said:
Am I the only one using go SMS pro? Lol.
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Anything go is a resource hog and steals your info and sells it there a Chinese company or jap w.e it was
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I use the stock app. Not sure what makes any third party apps better. Would love to hear everyone's opinions on what makes them better.
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Andrew149 said:
Anything go is a resource hog and steals your info and sells it there a Chinese company or jap w.e it was
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And you're 100% positive that handcent is not Chinese or otherwise related to anything Asian? I don't see anywhere on their site stating that they're local, or European. And what proof do you have that they steal your info and sells them?
I don't find go SMS a resource hog at all actually so I don't know about that either.
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I use the stock app. Not sure what makes any third party apps better. Would love to hear everyone's opinions on what makes them better.
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Many third party SMS app comes with added features that aren't available on stock apps. For me, go SMS pro has two features that I don't see in other SMS apps yet, unless they're addons, and those are inter grated lock screen for the app itself and a private chest to store all your texts that u don't want ppl to see. It has screen popup notifications too so uh don't have to constantly access your SMS app to read or reply texts but I think handcent has the same feature.
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There Chinese I remember going to their website a while a go. Not of their apps or launchers are very polished either
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droidiac13 said:
I use the stock app. Not sure what makes any third party apps better. Would love to hear everyone's opinions on what makes them better.
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I like Handcent for some of the features to customize and privacy aspects. Different backgrounds to choose from and privacy inbox to off load or keep texts in through their storage.
The stock is okay, but unless I've missed something it's fairly limited and bland as far as options.
I use go pro sms...haha....it works pretty well too!
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I also use Go SMS. It's the only one I tried that allows me to use group messaging properly.
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I always used the stock SMS app, never felt comfortable with anything else. I like the simplicity. Swiftkey keyboard plus the stock app= perfect minimalistic experience.
I use the stock sms and then either Swype or Swiftkey flow.
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I'd live to use the stock app if only it has security integration. Just cuz the phone is locked doesn't mean ppl can't get into your phone and then read the text messages. Its an added layer of security.
Another advantage of go SMS pro (not sure if handcent has a similar feature) is that if u never delete your text messages and have literally thousands n thousands of text messages within a single contact, go SMS truncates the chain of conversations to the latest ones n if u scroll up, u can click show more messages to view older ones. This speeds up loading time when going into a conversation. Whereas in the stock app, it can take sometimes 5 or more seconds of delay since its trying to load all the old texts.
For example, my conversation with my gf has never been deleted lately, resulting in nearly 10,000 texts between the both of us. When I open our conversation in go SMS pro, it works fine. But using the stock app can take nearly 10-15 seconds n it sometimes even crash and freeze. So yeah, it can make a difference.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.smartlockfree&feature=order_history
lock anything you want.
I've used Chomp and Handcent on my prior phones.
Call me crazy, but I actually like the stock messaging app on my S5. I even love the silly background with clouds.
Question - are there other backgrounds available besides the five that come with the app? I've searched but can't find anything...Or do I need to go back to Chomp or Handcent for that?
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I've used Chomp and Handcent on my prior phones.
Call me crazy, but I actually like the stock messaging app on my S5. I even love the silly background with clouds.
Question - are there other backgrounds available besides the five that come with the app? I've searched but can't find anything...Or do I need to go back to Chomp or Handcent for that?
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You can change the background to whatever you want. You just pick images on the far left and you can set any image you have on your phone. As for the bubble styles, unfortunately you can only use what is already on the phone.
Duh - can't believe I missed that!
Thank you!
Yeah, I love it too.
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