Hi guys,
Installed the Google RCS messaging, did anyone tried and tested? I can't test as no contacts have this till now.
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had it for 2 weeks works fine on ATT
I am still not sure if it works for me as no one seems to have it installed for testing.
HumanoidTalking said:
I am still not sure if it works for me as no one seems to have it installed for testing.
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Todesdoktor said:
I can help you
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HumanoidTalking said:
Hi guys,
Installed the Google RCS messaging, did anyone tried and tested? I can't test as no contacts have this till now.
Please pm to test
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Also have it but not tested yet.
Let me know if you need a hand
Thanks to @Todesdoktor
Update on testing :
Tried and it works, however it only works for me on either WiFi or data, not as I originally thought that this can work without both WiFi or data. Without them it sends normal sms /text message.
Now, if it needs WiFi or data, it's no different from existing apps like WhatsApp, iPhone messenger, viber, duo etc. Only attraction of any new app would be messages without data or WiFi.
HumanoidTalking said:
Thanks to @Todesdoktor
Update on testing :
Tried and it works, however it only works for me on either WiFi or data, not as I originally thought that this can work without both WiFi or data. Without them it sends normal sms /text message.
Now, if it needs WiFi or data, it's no different from existing apps like WhatsApp, iPhone messenger, viber, duo etc. Only attraction of any new app would be messages without data or WiFi.
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It's supposed to be the extra features of RCS messaging that are the draw, i.e autoreply options and being able to see when the recipient has read the message, yes you can do all this with WhatsApp etc but the advantage is supposed to be this is designed to work on any device. But yes I agree with you, SMS is for all intents and purposes free to many of us, this as it consumes data isn't.
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Are there any apps for text messages?
I use Sync SMS. It requires a (free) Dropbox account but it works well.
HTC Flyer / Tapatalk
Syncsms works well, in conjunction with dropbox. I don't yet see a way to send mms., which would be nice.
I use stock messaging and it works fine for sms and mms as well !
ovigt71 said:
I use stock messaging and it works fine for sms and mms as well !
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What stock messaging app would that be? I don't have one on mine.
I use TextPlus. You have to download it from Amazon Apps as it doesn't show up in the Market Place. I use the Wi-Fi only version of the Flyer....those with 3G get messaging I think. TextPlus is free and they supply you with a phone number.
kat3k said:
What stock messaging app would that be? I don't have one on mine.
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is your Flyer 3G or Wi FI?
if is 3G, take a look!
ovigt71 said:
is your Flyer 3G or Wi FI?
if is 3G, take a look!
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I'm in US, so mine's a wi-fi only. I'd like to be able to send MMS, but get around it by using Syncsms for text and email for pictures.
hm.. that's why the application is missing from your device. can't help you....maybe a root access and some tweaks it will be possible, but, is hard to say that as long as have no idea if the hardware support this option
kat3k said:
I'm in US, so mine's a wi-fi only. I'd like to be able to send MMS, but get around it by using Syncsms for text and email for pictures.
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Serious, Text Plus. It's is what I am using. You can send pics. It is free. Amazon Apps. It is free.
Thanks guys these work great. I'm hoping to find a way to forward from my cell number. So far text plus works well. Still notifications are some what slow.
Google Voice works great on mine
marygladys said:
I use TextPlus. You have to download it from Amazon Apps as it doesn't show up in the Market Place. I use the Wi-Fi only version of the Flyer....those with 3G get messaging I think. TextPlus is free and they supply you with a phone number.
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Why wouldn't you just use GV?
Google voice works through email and can be repetitive especially if you have multiple devices.
Sent from my flyer.
kkinder said:
Why wouldn't you just use GV?
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Because I like sending MMS - like pictures and files through texting. Can't do that through GV. It is also available for my iTouch, so my texts are synced with all devices - Android or Apple.
I love this phone, been on android since the olden days of android 1.0, but I;m having a severely annoying problem with my group messaging app. I can receive and view pictures and texts from my friends perfectly fnie in the group thread, one of which has a Sprint GS4, but when i go to respond, it sends them out as if I had the "individual messages" tab selected in the thread. I've made sure 100 times that I have the settings correct, that I have the "group message" tab selected when I send the text. Everything looks like it should be in working order.
Phone is basic, unrooted, regular messaging app in use at all times, it still doesn't seem to work.
has anyone else ran into this problem (or more specifically its solution)??? My friends and I use group messaging all the time for plans and sports, meetup spots etc... And i would really like to be able to contribute without sending out 5 or 6 separate texts.
achmedclaus said:
I love this phone, been on android since the olden days of android 1.0, but I;m having a severely annoying problem with my group messaging app. I can receive and view pictures and texts from my friends perfectly fnie in the group thread, one of which has a Sprint GS4, but when i go to respond, it sends them out as if I had the "individual messages" tab selected in the thread. I've made sure 100 times that I have the settings correct, that I have the "group message" tab selected when I send the text. Everything looks like it should be in working order.
Phone is basic, unrooted, regular messaging app in use at all times, it still doesn't seem to work.
has anyone else ran into this problem (or more specifically its solution)??? My friends and I use group messaging all the time for plans and sports, meetup spots etc... And i would really like to be able to contribute without sending out 5 or 6 separate texts.
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i have the same problem
anyone solution ??
Bump, still hunting for an answer other than use use a different messaging app. I'm not a fan of GO SMS and I am having to use the Verizon Messages app for the time being, which is poorly built but works with group messages
Bump because I'm STILL hunting for a solution to this. The app Textra was working for a few days but it suddenly stopped.
achmedclaus said:
Bump because I'm STILL hunting for a solution to this. The app Textra was working for a few days but it suddenly stopped.
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I just got my S4 and found out my messaging was doing this as well! I've tried Textra and that did not help for me. Is there any fix for this? Are there any ROM's that fix this issue?
Google released a new messenger app, if anyone wants to try it out.
It supports Group MMS.
Playstore Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Phonearena Article
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Messenger-app-for-Android-released-by-Google_id62790
Mods please move to apps and themes, accidentally posted here.
but does it work w/ wifi calling for group mms?
I hope it works with Wi-Fi calling, but I highly doubt it. I guess I am going to stick with the stock app, I just wished it the stock one was more full featured on the Android Wear similar to hangouts.
It doesn't work with WiFi calling on T-Mobile. No third party apps do as this is a carrier policy. It looks good, but for some reason I was getting double texts from group MMS messages.
Yea I can confirm that as well, unfortunate.
If TMO had full Google Voice integration like Sprint it would be nice that way not only MMS, but you can makw calls and send SMS/MMS from your computer as well. I really miss that.
I'd love to be able to send texts from within hangouts on the PC.
I know there are other apps available, but they're annoying, and most cost money for the 'good' features...
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I'd love to be able to send texts from within hangouts on the PC.
I know there are other apps available, but they're annoying, and most cost money for the 'good' features...
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As a former Sprint user this is a big let down, I barely had my phone next to me, all SMS/MMS & calls were via my laptop (using my phone number). Then again Sprint's coverage was so bad lol.
unfortunately
Thank you for the post, I installed it on my Z3 all works fine but I just get my received messages not my sent messages, where it should be my received and sent messages.
Please help if there's a way, see screenshots attached
I get both, did you set it as default messaging app?
Third party applications do not work with T-Mobile's WiFi calling protocol. It's a bit ridiculous at this point, but I had to just return my Z3 before the 14-day period ended. They saw that the stock messaging app didn't support group MMS, and that I also reached out to the developers @ Sony.
They let me return the phone without paying the restocking fee. What a shame. Hopefully Sony comes out with a fix for their stock messaging application...or maybe one day T-Mobile will allow access to the WiFi Calling protocol for third party apps.
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I get both, did you set it as default messaging app?
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Yes, I have made it my default, I don't get the old ones, I just get them both from the time I have installed it upwards,
no GIF support
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What do you guys believe are some of the best free calling/SMS apps for android. Only ones that go over the internet, but reach any phone without needing the app installed on the other phone.
So not like Skype etc, but like groove ip, and dingaling. I need it to be free, (excluding data charges of course), and to be able to make calls/texts from Australia to Australia. I don't mind if you suggest two separate apps.
The reason I would like this is I am considering getting a tablet data plan for my phone, and just doing everything over the internet.
Thanks for the help!
Jesse72 said:
What do you guys believe are some of the best free calling/SMS apps for android. Only ones that go over the internet, but reach any phone without needing the app installed on the other phone.
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Viber or WhatsApp
But i prefer viber.
There's also: BBM (but it's laggy )
Free sms would be like @MihailoZoric
Whatsapp, Viber, telegram , we chat , line,
There is no exclusive "free" calling app
Hangouts can call other users but they charge after 1st minute at different rates.
You will need play stre credit
Same thing with viber,skype and other calling apps.
Thanks for your replies, but I was looking for apps that can call/text phones without the app both people having the app, eg dumbphones and landlines.
Jesse72 said:
Thanks for your replies, but I was looking for apps that can call/text phones without the app both people having the app, eg dumbphones and landlines.
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Hangouts ,skype and others can call landlines and dumbphones. Except you have to pay for calling to landlines and dumbphones. If you want free communication then you need to have app installed.
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Hangouts ,skype and others can call landlines and dumbphones. Except you have to pay for calling to landlines and dumbphones. If you want free communication then you need to have app installed.
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Yeah, I'm looking for something that gives me free calls to landlines and dumbphones. I have found apps, but they were mostly US only. That's why I'm asking for suggestions.
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Set up a Google Voice account and download hangouts & hangouts dialer. In the hangouts settings menu check voice and text options. Verify you have linked the apps by going to the Google Voice app settings & there should be a new notification indicating you have successfully paired the apps. Now you can call and text free over WiFi via Hangouts Dialer
Hi
I have noticed that with Greenify hibernating WhatsApp, contacts calling my phone via the new WhatsApp call service never rings. On their side, it just rings and rings and I never answer. On my side though, nothing happens which is why I never answer the call. If I open WhatsApp, then the missed calls notifications from WhatsApp.
It would seem that Greenify can't intercept the incoming WhatsApp calls and wake-up the hibernated WhatsApp to accept the calls.
Can anybody confirm this?
Thanks
Whatsapp, Facebook etc use all kinds of circumventions to go around standard android behaviour. Greenify expects standard android behaviour and is made keeping that in mind.
In addition, for every update to these apps, there are some new issues. No Dev can keep abreast of such issues.
So if you experience problems, ungreenify Whatsapp.
Yes, I have determined that I must un-greenify WhatsApp to receive WhatsApp calls.
Hopefully the developer can have a look into it
Have exactly same problem here.
I hope there will be a quick fix
@oasisfeng
madcapfrog said:
have exactly same problem here.
I hope there will be a quick fix
@oasisfeng
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i am hoping same here.
The update 2.12.19 enables GCM push for whatsapp calling. I can confirm that.
ottomanrage said:
The update 2.12.19 enables GCM push for whatsapp calling. I can confirm that.
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I cant confirm this! 2.12.19 on every device, whatsapp hibernated and no whatsapp call wakes devices...
Where do you get 2.12.19 from?
I'm still on 2.12.5.
Direct Download from Whatsapp Website ...
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Direct Download from Whatsapp Website ...
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Not all push functionalities are backed by GCM. See more explanation on the sticky post for GCM push.
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Not all push functionalities are backed by GCM. See more explanation on the sticky post for GCM push.
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Dear mate,
For explanation about problem, if its helps;
Using Greenify donation with xposed, rooted and all experimental page is checked.
Never had issue with whatsapp messages, everything was fine and still fine.
Only problem is whatsapp call feature like mentioned here, it dosent wake up phone and you get missed call only when you manually open whatsapp.
For try, i degreenified whatsapp (removed from list inside greenify) and send a message from it for be sure its started manually.
Still when screen off problem continues...
Thanks for your support in advance.
Have you tried changing the notification settings in Whatsapp?
madcapfrog said:
Dear mate,
For explanation about problem, if its helps;
Using Greenify donation with xposed, rooted and all experimental page is checked.
Never had issue with whatsapp messages, everything was fine and still fine.
Only problem is whatsapp call feature like mentioned here, it dosent wake up phone and you get missed call only when you manually open whatsapp.
For try, i degreenified whatsapp (removed from list inside greenify) and send a message from it for be sure its started manually.
Still when screen off problem continues...
Thanks for your support in advance.
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it's a whatsapp issue
after 10 minutes of deep sleep seems that whatsapp call service goes offline, this happen to me and all my friends