Hello everyone! I'm new here
I had a question before purchasing the Gear S... I have a Galaxy S5 and I use Textra for my SMS app and I love it. I was wondering if the Texting feature on the Gear S can go though Textra or will it make me use the Default SMS app that same with my S5?
If it does require me to use the default app. Can I install Fleksy Messenger like I did on my old Gear 2 to replace the default SMS app on the Gear S?
Thanks
Did you figure out these questions? I'm thinking about buying it but would prefer to use Google Messenger instead of the factory SMS app on the phone I'm also thinking about buying (Note 5 AT&T).
Kinda.....
I ended up buying it and when I go to the messaging app on the watch it says I have to change back to the default SMS app on my phone. HOWEVER when I look up a contact and the hit the messaging icon for whatever contact I wanna text it works just fine with a 3rd party SMS app. Let me know how you like the Gear S!!
When you say looking up a contact to text, you're doing that on the watch & not the phone? Still debating on getting it. Love the gorgeous & huge curved screen but not fond of Tizen OS whatsoever besides being able to make/receive calls.
Yup
Yeah on the watch. This version of TIZEN is way better compared to the one on the Gear 2. I love the screen and the standalone capabilities. The apps are ok but could be improved..
I've never used previous versions of Tizen. Just the current version on the Gear S at retailers. Don't really care/need other apps. Just want notifications (in addition to the gorgeous & huge curved screen) for calls, texts, emails, voicemails & calling feature. Opera browser is a nice bonus.
Just go into your gear settings app (on your phone). Go to notifications and select whatever third party app you want (includes sms). I use Textra for my SMS. I get all messages on my Gear S (except for MMS...just alerts me I have an MMS, doesn't physically show it like using the stock app). You can respond using the built in Samsung keyboard.
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Anyone have any luck on getting a different messaging app to work with the GS? I love and use ChompSMS and it is my default app, but it will not allow me to respond on my GS. Only the default messaging app will allow that.
almulder1092 said:
Anyone have any luck on getting a different messaging app to work with the GS? I love and use ChompSMS and it is my default app, but it will not allow me to respond on my GS. Only the default messaging app will allow that.
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It suck but looks like Samsung blocked us Gear S users from using anything but their own sms app to send.
Don't think they do it on purpose. Most probably a compatibility thing as the gear s uses tizen.
Same issues that the gear 2 watch series have.
I use chompsms with my gear s
It works like a charm
The sms poppes up and i can reply to it.... no problem
But i cant compose a message on the gear
But who cares... all i need is to see the text message and if i choose so. Reply quickly to it
So i think its all good
any apps out there that offer the same functionality that the stock sms app has on the watch and samsung phones?
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any apps out there that offer the same functionality that the stock sms app has on the watch and samsung phones?
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Nope. Not till someone makes one
BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S
diehardbattery said:
any apps out there that offer the same functionality that the stock sms app has on the watch and samsung phones?
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What specific functions to which are you referring? I use Hangouts and I can reply to text messages, using Gear Notification Extender.
I use an app called MySMS to sync SMS/MMS messages between my Mac, PC, and iPad. The Android app requires it to be the default messaging app for full functionality. If I set it as default, and attempt to send an SMS through the watch, I get a message saying it cannot send because the Messages app on the phone must be the default.
You can still send text from the watch using Messages if you don't make it default. When the watch asks to change the default app, I choose "Cancel" and it still goes to the next screen. I create new text that way without issues.
Does that work only for sending with the watch's number or for when it's connected via bluetooth or remotely to the phone as well?
Frankly I haven't tried the remote connection. If I sent a text with Bluetooth, it uses my phone's number.
So I reset my phone back to factory recently, and it has broken some of my habits. When I first got my LG G3 in July I choose the LG Messaging app as default and never looked back. After this reset, the Verizon Messaging app was the default, and I've been using it for a few days. So now I'm trying to decide which is better. I liked the UI of the Messaging app better than the Verizon Messaging app, but the Verizon one seems to have more features. It just feels like the UI isn't optimized for the LG G3 screen though. Some buttons are taking up a ridiculous amount of screen real estate.
At one point on an older phone I even used Hangouts for messaging, but it was screwy with Group MMS and I dropped it. They may have worked that out since...
Anyway, wanted to get an idea of what the majority of LG G3 users are using. Thanks!
I use the verizon message+ app for 2 reasons, first, it has a windows client so i can text from my computer which i love, and second, it has a really good pop up notification feature built in, both of those in the same app made me switch from google hangouts. plus, it syncs so when i switch roms i dont worry about losing any (or at least not many) texts. i have had issues with it not sending mms messages, but i havent tried that on Vanir (i just switched from JasmineROM because i was given info about knock code and quick remote apps.)
I use the Verizon App because it allows me to text from the Computer, syncs to my Tablet and lets me text from there as well, and I like that I don't worry about losing any Texts when I switch Roms. Plus, it has a pretty decent feature-set.
I have always used Textra. It doesn't have the PC to text option, but most of my friends have iPhones and the group messaging works perfect, and the option of removing the message text from the quick reply popup (since I have kids that can read). I have never used the message+ one, so I cannot comment on that.
Handcent.
SMS
Chomp SMS here.
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So I reset my phone back to factory recently, and it has broken some of my habits. When I first got my LG G3 in July I choose the LG Messaging app as default and never looked back. After this reset, the Verizon Messaging app was the default, and I've been using it for a few days. So now I'm trying to decide which is better. I liked the UI of the Messaging app better than the Verizon Messaging app, but the Verizon one seems to have more features. It just feels like the UI isn't optimized for the LG G3 screen though. Some buttons are taking up a ridiculous amount of screen real estate.
At one point on an older phone I even used Hangouts for messaging, but it was screwy with Group MMS and I dropped it. They may have worked that out since...
Anyway, wanted to get an idea of what the majority of LG G3 users are using. Thanks!
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"yaata" heres the thread...its even got pushbullet if ur into txting for pc....http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-yaata-sms-mms-replacment-app-t2835295
EvolveSMS
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I have always used Textra. It doesn't have the PC to text option, but most of my friends have iPhones and the group messaging works perfect, and the option of removing the message text from the quick reply popup (since I have kids that can read). I have never used the message+ one, so I cannot comment on that.
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Textras the best
I use Verizon messages. I like the easily customizable UI and the sync feature with my tablet.
I use Google Messenger. Close to AOSP stock messenger app
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Disa.beta ; has modules to add more services in. Use it for texting and Facebook, ssomeone is working on a whatsapp module only need 1 app for all your services. Plus keeps fb messenger off my phone
Handcent SMS
http://www.handcent.com/ or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms&hl=en
I have been using this app for several years. IMO it seems to be the best messaging app for my needs. Way too many features to list. Is customizing your sms app your thing? Well they have got that covered.
Myself, I have got to be able to customize my app the way I want it in every aspect. Handcent allows you to customize it better than ANY SMS app that I have tried and I have tried all the major ones out there and many not so major. Each contact can be customized to your your needs.
ie: message background for all or each separate contact, fonts (style, color, size) and can even customize the quick reply box as well with differ fonts colors and sizes. Basically, you can customize every single aspect of this app.
It has backup / restore options for your messages and your settings and group messaging. I haven't even begun to scratch the surface on what all you can do with this app. I hope this helps shed some light on the Handcent app for ya.
Starting using Google Messenger after the recent update. A lot more efficient that Hangouts for me and with gif support it's perfect for me.
I use mysms. Pretty cool because it enables texting via a laptop or tablet but the SMS app for the phone is really nice too... Pretty similar in appearance to cm12 messaging app
I use textra sms tons of features but i use it especially for the quick reply option
Currently Chomp; came from Handcent.
Google messenger and I love it
Switched to Evolve SMS, so far so good!
Google messenger and hangouts
I got Moto 360 last Friday and I'm already "meh" about it. All it really does is show the notifications and give you the default actions. Gear S looks really sexy and after watching some videos, it seems it can do a lot more. However, there are a few things I can do with my Moto 360 that are very useful to me:
1. While driving/in a meeting, I can text/reply to e.g. my girlfriend. I can say simply "Ok Google, text my girlfriend I'm on my way". Can I do that with Gear S (don't care if it's S Voice)?
2. Can I retain the same functionality from Android wear in terms of notifications? I.e. reply to a text message, dismiss a Hangout message, etc?
2. I use Google Keep for note taking - does tha work on Tizen/Gear S? If not, what are some good Note taking apps?
Thanks a ton!
1. You can use S Voice and say "Hi Gear" to get it going.
2. If you get the app Gear Notification Extender (GNE) from the Play Store you can reply to and dismiss Hangout messages. GNE also lets Google Maps update to your watch and vibrate every time there is an update. Like when I'm driving and using Maps every time the directions update my Gear S will vibrate and display the new directions on the watch. I find this useful when I'm using my phone to stream music and don't have the maps on the screen at the time. So it's like having a second screen for your phone while your using it.
3. Don't know about note taking as I don't take notes on the Gear S. I saw some note taking apps in the Samsung store tho. It sucks we have to use a separate Samsung store. None of my Google Play credits transfer over.
Thanks for the answers. How is S Voice? I've used it only a few times on my Note 4, it seems to take much longer to recognize what I'm saying (e.g. I'd say "weather tomorrow", then wait 3-4 seconds for it to recognize my voice vs. Google that seems to recognize it immediately).
I've heard of this GNE app, hope it works fine. Anyway, I just ordered the Gear S from Amazon and it'll be here tomorrow.
Deusdies said:
1. While driving/in a meeting, I can text/reply to e.g. my girlfriend. I can say simply "Ok Google, text my girlfriend I'm on my way". Can I do that with Gear S (don't care if it's S Voice)?
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Yes. When the G-S' display is on you can say "Hi, Gear" and tell it what you want it to do. Also, if you're trying to input something using the keyboard you can invoke voice by long-pressing the settings button and selecting it as a text input option. Coming from a Gear I I'm impressed (so far) with S Voice's performance (speed and accuracy) compared to the OG.
2. Can I retain the same functionality from Android wear in terms of notifications? I.e. reply to a text message, dismiss a Hangout message, etc?
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Sort of. All the G-S' inbuilt apps are designed to work with their Samsung equivalents on your phone (EG: Samsung's Mail client, Messaging client, etc.). If you're using those the comprehensiveness of managing, creating, and responding to notifications is light years better on the Gear. If you're using GMail, Hangouts, etc., you'll get notifications in the same generic way all non-Samsung apps get them. They appear in a list you swipe left from the home screen to access. You'll see them and sometimes with great detail. But you won't be able to respond from your Gear. There's a "show on phone" icon in the notification message (as well as Smart Relay which displays what you're looking at on your Gear on your phone when you pick the latter up) but if you're a Google Apps user you're better off with Android Wear.
2. I use Google Keep for note taking - does tha work on Tizen/Gear S? If not, what are some good Note taking apps?
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You can launch the voice memo app with S-Voice and it starts recording immediately. Whatever it records it transfers to the phone and also transcribes it. If I need to use whatever the note is in another app I just paste it there. For getting lists on my phone I use Exchange tasks. They show up in the calendar app. A lot of note/task apps for the Gear require their own companion app which I loathe. I want to use notes/tasks where I normally use them and not have to introduce another app to keep track of just to get notes/tasks to my Gear. For those using Google's apps there are some third party apps in Samsung Gear Apps store but none seem too highly rated.
Bottom line is if you're an "all in" user of Google's stuff you're better off with Android Wear. If you're a MS/Samsung user you'll get a lot more functionality with the Gear family.
3) "Notepad+" app have keyboard and voice input to take note in Gear.
almost every other note app have a keyboard and voice input.
With "GearTasks" you can add Task/Note by keyboard or voice in Google Tasks.
I got the moto 360 for a few days then returned it to the store. Personally i think its a joke compared to the GS
In every way! Sure more google apps no doubt. But its a watch!!!
And the android wear system is horrible in my opinion. Tizen u get more controll. Gs beeing a phone on its own is a winner for me
Just the fact that i can leave my phone at home and get all my notifications and calls fowarded to the watch is what makes the Gear S miles ahead of any other wearable in my opinion...including the apple watch. And if set up correctly it does it all seamlessly
Will the watch receive notifications from Google Voice(mail) app on the phone?
Also, has anyone been able to use a 3rd party SMS app (phone) with this watch without issues? I'd prefer to use Google Messenger instead of the factory SMS app.
Thanks!
I just posted this in the other 3rd party question thread.
Just go into your gear settings app (on your phone). Go to notifications and select whatever third party app you want (includes sms). I use Textra for my SMS. I get all messages on my Gear S (except for MMS...just alerts me I have an MMS, doesn't physically show it like using the stock app). You can respond using the built in Samsung keyboard.
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Thanks for the info. Ideally, I'd prefer to use S-Voice to respond to the Google Messenger notification on the watch but I know that's not possible.