I just got another G1 (two now), this one for work. In fact, the whole office is getting them. To make a long story short, we receive hundred of SMS messages a day for the kind of business we do (all automated, not actual people )
Anyways, I was wondering if there was anything better than the default SMS app that would help us manage these hundreds of messages better? Even if it was similar to the Gmail app, it might make it better to deal with. Just don't like the way it does threads and what not. Whatever app we go with, we can't root the phones (at least not yet) so we need something off the market.
Any guidance is appreciated!
I receive hundreds of automated SMS's a day on my G1 with the stock client and it works fantastic. What exactly are you you not liking about the stock client? What would you like it to do?
IMHO, everything on the market that replaces the stock messaging app is pretty sub par.
I think he'd rather have a traditional inbox/outbox for messages than a threaded messanger.
Slow is Fast said:
I think he'd rather have a traditional inbox/outbox for messages than a threaded messanger.
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Yes, that is one thing I would love. The threaded system does not work so well for what we use our SMS alerting for. It's a lot better if we just have a list in chronological order.
Ah, I see. Honestly, you'll be pretty hard pressed to find a dev out there who write an app to defeat threaded messaging for SMS since it would barely be used by the masses. :-/
uberingram said:
Ah, I see. Honestly, you'll be pretty hard pressed to find a dev out there who write an app to defeat threaded messaging for SMS since it would barely be used by the masses. :-/
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I wouldn't say that so much. Some people like the old style of SMS. Maybe one of our developers in the company can take a look
handcent is useful
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Hello,
I was wondering if there is such a application for WM6.1 where an AIO instant messenger program is built into the standard text messaging application?
If that's confusing (which it probably is) It's a pain trying to switch back in forth between texts and IM's, so im trying to simple it down with combining the instant messaging with the threaded text messaging that comes with WM6.1.
-Thanks for all the help
Anybody have an answer? =)
Not sure what you mean by AIO, but services like yahoo messenger (for desktop) have the ability to send you IM as text messages.
I mean by AIO as in all the instant messengers like AIM, MSN, Yahoo etc. in one program.
If it helps, i'm trying to combine text messaging and instant messaging into one simple program.
I don't think there's anything that works the way you want. Truth be told, there's not many good IM solutions for WM -- Beejive and Palringo are probably the best and both have a few drawbacks.
I believe there may be a DESKTOP apps you can configure to send you incoming IMs as text messages, but that's not exactly what you're asking and I don't know any all-in-ones that handle it either.
It's a good idea, though! I'm a big fan of the built-in SMS messenger. Clean, easy to read, and usable. It doesn't have any sort of "buddy list," though, so that would be an issue.
I think the more likely solution would be to find an AIO IM app that ALSO handles SMS -- I think Nimbuzz might but I can't stand that app in general.
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I don't think there's anything that works the way you want. Truth be told, there's not many good IM solutions for WM -- Beejive and Palringo are probably the best and both have a few drawbacks.
I believe there may be a DESKTOP apps you can configure to send you incoming IMs as text messages, but that's not exactly what you're asking and I don't know any all-in-ones that handle it either.
It's a good idea, though! I'm a big fan of the built-in SMS messenger. Clean, easy to read, and usable. It doesn't have any sort of "buddy list," though, so that would be an issue.
I think the more likely solution would be to find an AIO IM app that ALSO handles SMS -- I think Nimbuzz might but I can't stand that app in general.
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Ohh alright, thanks for the answer
So I receive a text, click on the notification and read the message, then I type a response and press send, now the fun part- it sends to someone else. Not every time but enough to make me not use the app. Phone is stock, using stock messaging app. This isn't going to cut it. Anyone?
Having 2 contacts with the same name, but different phones?
Having 2 different contacts with several phones, one of them being the same?
Look for those, I believe that it's the root cause of your problem.
I unfortunately wasn't able to verify that. I'm going to reset the phone and see what happens....
This is actually why I stopped using handcent sms, I think it has to do with the way the Android OS reads the contacts.
This is a common issue many people have. But its with the stock messaging app. Handcent fixes this issue, or at least it does not happen with handcent. Google never did figure out this bug.
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This is a common issue many people have. But its with the stock messaging app. Handcent fixes this issue, or at least it does not happen with handcent. Google never did figure out this bug.
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Thanks I guess that settles it. Good to know Google is working on making the OS prettier instead of making its most basic functions work. I understand android has a list a mile long of issues they need to address but this has to be pretty damn close to the top 5 no?
It has to be disorganized contacts on your end. Duplicate phone numbers, etc. I've never heard of this problem.
Of course I could be full of sh¡#.
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Do you have friends with nicknames and friends that use their full name?
Sorry, here's an example: Elizabeth and Liz, or Eddie and Edward. I've noticed that the contacts i have with names like those get combined automatically for some reason and when you try to text one it goes to the wrong person
Now I've rooted, running frg 33 and its still happening. But now I have one conversation in my list, I send a text to that person via the conversation, then I get a "?" In reply from a random contact who has received the text as well as the intended recipient. These contacts have the same area code but completely different names, no nicknames. Is it possible this is a phone issue? I absolutely want to stay with android and ill gladly get a different android phone when I can...but if this is just how google rolls then I have an awful decision to make. Also, I searched and it apparently happens on 3rd party SMS apps. I wonder if it could even be a carrier issue....I don't know the intricacies of texts but this is my 3rd android phone and the first that sends texts to whomever it wants...there a lot of small bugs with android, but this is far and away the most disappointing. Anyone had any luck with this? Maybe there are settings in the **464646** or whatever it is, that could help?
So my question is... can I text over wifi?
Here are the details: In two of my college classes, I get no signal, but have great wifi access. I want to be able to use something to text over wifi while in those classes. I just installed google voice after a quick google search... but it seems like you have to change this to be a permanent default messaging app (which I havent even tried to do). Most posts Ive run across have been people that want to text for free, but I have unlimited so thats not an issue. I really like handcent, so is there a way to text over wifi or an app just for those two classes or while Im at school or something without having to change the default messaging app 2x a day?
Thanks in advance for responses =]
You can't send SMS messages over a Wi-Fi connection with your default messaging app, so that's out of the question. You can use GV, but it you don't need to make it your default messaging app to send or receive anything. If you bring your computer to class, you could use Gmail, the Google Voice website(Which would be faster than your phone), AIM, or you could just not text anyone in those couple of classes and pay attention. In fact, that's what I recommend.
Pingchat is free, awesome and multiplatform (android, blackberry, iphone). Your friends also need a smartphone of course.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.enflick.android.ping
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You can't send SMS messages over a Wi-Fi connection with your default messaging app, so that's out of the question. You can use GV, but it you don't need to make it your default messaging app to send or receive anything. If you bring your computer to class, you could use Gmail, the Google Voice website(Which would be faster than your phone), AIM, or you could just not text anyone in those couple of classes and pay attention. In fact, that's what I recommend.
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Okay MOM haha. Ill see If I can use GV for just a temporary fix... and Id rather not bring my laptop to school, its an inconvenience. My phone fits in my pocket. My classes are really easy and sometimes my text message conversations are much more interesting.
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Pingchat is free, awesome and multiplatform (android, blackberry, iphone). Your friends also need a smartphone of course.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.enflick.android.ping
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Ill try that out, I dont really like the fact that all my friends have to have it installed, but thats definitely a start!! thank you for the advice
I actually use GV as my primary form of SMS (I opt out of SMS on my plan) for unlimited SMS and free SMS to Canada.
If you do go that route, I recommend using this older version:
http://drop.io/jm3dxje
The newer version has an annoying lag to it.
(The link is from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779474)
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I actually use GV as my primary form of SMS (I opt out of SMS on my plan) for unlimited SMS and free SMS to Canada.
If you do go that route, I recommend using this older version:
http://drop.io/jm3dxje
The newer version has an annoying lag to it.
(The link is from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779474)
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Is there an easy way to turn the older version on or off? What if your not on wifi?
Get WhatsApp for Andriod
It is perfect for what you are trying to do.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
martinkwright said:
It is perfect for what you are trying to do.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
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Thats seems okay, the only problem with that is that I would have to ask all of my friends to install that, and not all of them have phones that can install apps. So that is a good idea, but I dont think it would work.
I have a small SMS plan with ATT. I downloaded the GV app and leave it running. I see no lag for what I use it for.
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So I tried google voice and I can still make outgoing text messages without having it be my default app. So I think this still wins for people in my situation. I had a heck of a time getting a google number though, I ended up just doing it through my gmail and it was much easier.
Thanks guys for all the helpful advice!!
Is there an other MMS apps as an alternate to Handcent or Chomp?
My main issue with Handcent is that it takes too long to get text notifications. They're instant with the default Froyo Mms.apk. Handcent takes an extra 2+ minutes for texts to show up.
I'm willing to try Handcent longer if someone knows how to make it receive texts faster. I enabled auto retrieve and roaming auto retrieve.
Kill the pop up on handcent, that speeds it up a lot.
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Popup is disabled... I'm not talking about phone lag. The texts just don't show up instantly like they do with the default Mms app.
Then just use the stock. I just dropped handcent because it's too bulky.
Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo on Hero action here!
http://www.chompsms.com/
There's that, Chomp SMS. I also just use the stock app.
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http://www.chompsms.com/
There's that, Chomp SMS. I also just use the stock app.
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Haha did you read the OP
Jedis said:
Is there an other MMS apps as an alternate to Handcent or Chomp?
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I haven't seen any other sms apps that actually handle sending/receiving texts. Only widgets or popups and such
If you are looking for another texting app, go sms is decent too. Not sure if this will help you, but another option
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If you are looking for another texting app, go sms is decent too. Not sure if this will help you, but another option
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I used this App for a couple of weeks since I fell in love with the black theme and pop up was 5 times nicer than the Handcent one but I found even Handcent to be quicker than Go SMS. But it is still an App I suggest giving a shot. I might even give it another chance to see if the updates have fixed it up a bit.
I just started using Go SMS the other day and like it a lot. I have been using handcent for a year now and Go SMS seems a little faster and doesn't have all the fluff I didn't use anyway.
was using hancent/chomp/gosms for some time now. just switched back to handcent. to be honest they became quite alike over time. it felt like chomp was always a little behind. no idea what's causing the lag on your phone. although i'm using handcent again, if you can't figure out the source of the problem, i'd recommend staying with gosms. they update all their apps very frequently and doing great so far. might increase the possibility of getting the error fixed which is causing your problem...
I have a HTC Magic and Handcent and the HTC Messaging App both send notifications at exctly the same time.
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I have a HTC Magic and Handcent and the HTC Messaging App both send notifications at exctly the same time.
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Disable notifications in the stock app.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
Personally, I am a fan of the stock MMS app and using SMS popup from the market. It's a very small app, and allows the popup similar to Handcent.
go sms pro FTW, it literally pwns everything.
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go sms pro FTW, it literally pwns everything.
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+1. It's my new fav, replaced Handcent for me
il Duce said:
go sms pro FTW, it literally pwns everything.
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Explain the pwnage factor I haven't tried it as I wasn't all that impressed with the description...sounded like all the others with more visual candy (themes). Why are you sold on it?
I don't like how Go SMS doesn't let you restrict the popup to only come up when the screen is off. Also doesn't have the Gingerbread SMS icon.
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Explain the pwnage factor I haven't tried it as I wasn't all that impressed with the description...sounded like all the others with more visual candy (themes). Why are you sold on it?
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It's faster than them all. Also, I like candy
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I don't like how Go SMS doesn't let you restrict the popup to only come up when the screen is off. Also doesn't have the Gingerbread SMS icon.
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I don't use popups, but there's a nice green icon I like. I suppose you could leave the stock icon on and turn off the go icon, then when you get the icon just clear it and launch go? Or use whatever you're using, lol.
Hmm
I have used ChompSMS pretty much the entire time I have owned an android phone and it is way awesome! And super customizable. Way awesome, never have problems with it.
I'm trying out go sms and it seems good so far. I may end up not using the popular because I really like advanced sms toast. It's clean and simple
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i have a samsung galaxy s running froyo and the sms are converting to mms so froyo hasnt fixed this any ideas driving me mad
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i have a samsung galaxy s running froyo and the sms are converting to mms so froyo hasnt fixed this any ideas driving me mad
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The only thing you can do is use a third party messaging app such as Handcent or Chomp, I personally use Handcent and will never go back to the stock app because of this silly issue. I'm certain Handcent has the option to turn off auto-convert long SMS to MMS and I'm pretty sure Chomp has the option too but I may be wrong.
Just google the two and see which one you prefer, there may well be others too
I also had this problem on my SGS, so I ended up developing an app to fix it called BigSMS. It's available on the Android market. It will fix your problem.
its not an OS fix but it's the next best thing imo
https://market.android.com/details?id=skezza.main
I've never had this issue before
Is it because you exceeded the 160 character to fit into one sms that it converts to mms?
adderxp said:
i have a samsung galaxy s running froyo and the sms are converting to mms so froyo hasnt fixed this any ideas driving me mad
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try this! I followed the steps and get it working, no sms to mms after 3 pages.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065452
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plotinus, as acceptable a solution as that is, it's not right for some. As soon as some people see De-odexed, rooted etc, they're put off. People don't want to void their warranty, all for the sake of sending a bloody SMS.
As I've explained many times on other forums, manufacturers and networks leave this restriction and justify it by claiming it will save the user money. In reality, that only holds true if you aren't on an unlimited text plan. As most of us are, it's totally useless and very much a hindrance.
BigSMS is a very good solution. It doesn't require rooting. It doesn't require some big clunky SMS application like Handcent or Chomp. It's a fast, lightweight, modular solution that is fully integrated with your native SMS app.
I had this problem. Thanks for the solution