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SKYPE on droid

Can anyone pull the full Skype app off of the Motorola Droid for the rest of us android users to use? And, will it work on the rest of our androids?

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Can anyone pull the full Skype app off of the Motorola Droid for the rest of us android users to use? And, will it work on the rest of our androids?
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There's a full version of skype for android now? Not the light version? Are there any news blogs about this?

It's only for verizon and it's still not full.... voice still is over call. At least that's what the comments in the skype blog say. No voice over data/wifi.

There is an App Called Nimbuzz on the market, you can make a Skype call with that App.
Hope this is usefull for you.
Greetz,
Alex

HI
Hey u can use the software named : Fring : Its realy nice and easy . Make ur account and u can make voice calls using ur skype .. And u can make cals through wifi ...

I do use Fring...I was just wondering if the native skype app on verizon was pulled from the phones. As it seems it doesn't do true voip anyway, it isn't really useful anyway.

Vlingo for Android Now Available!?!?!?

I have been a long time fan of Vlingo for Blackberry and I read that it is now available for Android. I can't seem to find it in the market and I even went to www.vlingo.com/getvlingo. When I pull up the link it opens the market and says that there are no results for my search? Has anyone been able to successfully install this on the N1 running Froyo? If so, please enlighten me on how to do so.
Also, does this new version support Bluetooth voice dial since 2.2 has the ability now? One more thing, I did the build.prop mod to show all protected apps in the Market. Maybe that has something to do with it? If so, how do I revert this as well?

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I have been a long time fan of Vlingo for Blackberry and I read that it is now available for Android. I can't seem to find it in the market and I even went to www.vlingo.com/getvlingo. When I pull up the link it opens the market and says that there are no results for my search? Has anyone been able to successfully install this on the N1 running Froyo? If so, please enlighten me on how to do so.
Also, does this new version support Bluetooth voice dial since 2.2 has the ability now? One more thing, I did the build.prop mod to show all protected apps in the Market. Maybe that has something to do with it? If so, how do I revert this as well?
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Vlingo pulls up fine for me - stock 2.1 (search for vlingo pulls it right up)

I'm on Froyo and can't pull up vlingo either (also went through Market and the getvlingo links).
Can anyone throw it up on a mirror?
Thanks!

Namuna said:
I'm on Froyo and can't pull up vlingo either (also went through Market and the getvlingo links).
Can anyone throw it up on a mirror?
Thanks!
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This is exactly what I am experiencing...

This is a paid app, I pulled it up on my old G1. I don't think anybody is gonna post it here. Sorry for everybody who would actually pay for it.

ccunningham83 said:
This is a paid app, I pulled it up on my old G1. I don't think anybody is gonna post it here. Sorry for everybody who would actually pay for it.
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Geez, ten bucks? What is it supposed to do that the inbuilt voice command cannot?
I used Vlingo when I had a BB and I didn't like it, and it was free at that time.

Old MuckenMire said:
Geez, ten bucks? What is it supposed to do that the inbuilt voice command cannot?...
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This is what they've got on their blog.

well, considering that voice to text should be available in any field that you are using the stock keyboard (i use swype, so i only turn stock on when i'm in the car), seems like vlingo is worthless
maybe i'm wrong

Thats pretty deceiving, since you can use the built-in android VR to compose emails and txt messages. I've done it many times, and it works great. I also use it to update my facebook status. As far as i can tell, there's really nothing that you CAN'T do with the built in VR, since you can use it anywhere you can use the keyboard.

Just got a reply back from support.
I was asked if my phone is rooted and if so that's the issue because the Market blocks Dev and Rooted phones.
Errrrr, hmmmm.

Anybody going to dish out 10 bucks for it and give us a review?

Namuna said:
Just got a reply back from support.
I was asked if my phone is rooted and if so that's the issue because the Market blocks Dev and Rooted phones.
Errrrr, hmmmm.
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I got the exact same email from them about 5 minutes ago. I was solely interested in BETTER Bluetooth voice dial which they DON'T support at this time... I'm over it!

I suspect it doesn't show up in the market on Froyo devices because Google changed their voice recognition API in Froyo. They'll have to make some changes to the code and compile it with the 2.2 sdk.
I bought the app on my 2.1 Droid. The voice recognition is a lot better than Google's. I can actually use this, talk naturally, and don't have to worry about making corrections after the fact. I've got it mapped to hold on search hardware button, I say "Send an email to John Doe subject look at this message I composed this entire email without using my keyboard". It will ask me to verify the contact and email address I want to send to, let me choose to send with gmail or my exchange account, and insert the subject line and text in the message automatically. It's very slick and makes voice recognition really useful on android.

Namuna said:
This is what they've got on their blog.
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Uh, how is that not false advertising??
I can open Gmail right now, click a text box, and press the voice button.
Wtf?

Paul22000 said:
Uh, how is that not false advertising??
I can open Gmail right now, click a text box, and press the voice button.
Wtf?
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Read my post above yours. This is what they were referring to.
As far as froyo support, I may be wrong: http://blog.vlingo.com/2010/05/android-22-froyo-support-for-vlingo.html
Bottom line is that as soon as Android Market flips the switch and recognizes the 2.2 OS as an officially released OS, Vlingo will show up as available for download. We'll certainly let you know once Android Market makes the change, and all you Froyo pioneers will be free to download Vlingo at your leisure.
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Adam B. said:
Read my post above yours. This is what they were referring to.
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So the only difference is that you can create and send an email without actually opening the Gmail app?
That's still false advertising as you can indeed Compose an email through voice.
If they made a distinction between "open apps using your voice", then it would be correct. But the way they are phrasing it is totally false.

I bought it, mapped it to long-press search button. The very first time I used it, it worked perfectly. "Text Google Weather [my zip code]" and sure enough, Handcent opened and the TXT was 100% correct. That was the only time it worked though. Everything else was close, but enough off I had to manually input something (find the correct contact or change the body of the message). Wasn't very impressed with it at all.

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This is what they've got on their blog.
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the latest video can be found here
http://www.androidcentral.com/vingo-android-updated-include-superdialer-super-indeed
The first thing I noticed was how broken the interaction was when she said "call wonton shop" and it didn't call anywhere. it just looked up the number. the first result was a teriyaki place...go figure.
the second thing i noticed was the price. $10? for real? no thanks.

Reliable Black-List Call App?

Hey,
Anyone currently use a Blacklisting app that blocks incoming numbers that you can program in there that has had success? I see a few of them out there on the market but I am not sure which one is the best. Anyone have experience with these sorts of apps that could suggest one? (T-mobile n1 on 2.2)

I've seen that cyanogenmod includes one if you look under call settings.
Haven't gotten the chance to try it, as I don't get many calls these days.

iPhone had the iBlacklist that was real nice.
Wish there was something cheap/free similar to that.

Of course you can already do that to contacts you have in the stock ROM, I suppose you want to do it to non-contacts..
I've blocked my dumbass car loan folks, as they call to remind me a payment is due starting 5 days before and then call 2-3 times a day if I'm late. Unfortunately I still get voicemails.

khaytsus said:
Of course you can already do that to contacts you have in the stock ROM, I suppose you want to do it to non-contacts..
I've blocked my dumbass car loan folks, as they call to remind me a payment is due starting 5 days before and then call 2-3 times a day if I'm late. Unfortunately I still get voicemails.
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Haha more or less same situation. Tried the one with CM, so far so good
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I use extreme call blocker for that purpose. It has a lot of other features, but I don't use them, so I can't say how well they work. but they are only useful if you are trying to hide calls and texts

jsapp said:
I use extreme call blocker for that purpose. It has a lot of other features, but I don't use them, so I can't say how well they work. but they are only useful if you are trying to hide calls and texts
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Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Chopes said:
Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Again, the build-in functionality to block calls is built-in and "just works", never even know the call was placed.. Unless a voicemail is left, of course.

I use CallFilter from the market. It's free and will also block unknown/private numbers as well as those not in your contacts. I've been using it for months and love it.
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Ever have any issues with this in calls getting through or ringing once then blocking(as some apps do).
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Sometimes I get a fraction of a ring, and the screen usually pops up, but I like that it end the call with out sending them to voice mail

The numbers that I added to my blacklist prevent my phone from ringing. They go straight to voicemail. I don't even know I have a missed call until I look at my call log or they leave me a message. I love this app for the simple fact that I can block people who I hate and stupid people who like to play on my phone. There is also a pro version in the market as well.
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I use android firewall by lucky-dog xing...works perfectly. I'd never know they called if I didn't check the log, and it hangs up on then so you don't get voice mails.

SPC free from the market

video chatting

What is the best app for video chatting form my gtab running TnT lite lastest. My wife uses Win-win on her laptop. Are there any that are stand alone no need for an internet connection just a home network.

Not exactly answering your question I'm afraid, but Yahoo messenger works for me for video chat between my wife's laptop and my G tab (or is that the other way around?)!

Could you please give your version of Yahoo Messenger + Video plugin
My version force close.
Thanks.

Under "About Messenger", it says version 1.3.1.4583
I don't know how to find info about the video plugin?

Could you attach apk for both please?

I am not able to find Yahoo messenger in the market. I did find a Y! Suites app an installed it it had a link for messenger when I clicked on it I was prompted to login so I did. I was then shown a offer to install yahoo messenger for Android, I click on it and get a,message that the protocol is not supported.

That is Odd. I was able to install Messenger 2 weeks ago on my GTab and now the market is showing the same results as you. No Messenger available to download.
I did find that it can be searched for from the PC web page, but mine shows installed already. Can't verify if it still be sent to GTAb or not. Might want to try that route.

Glad, I am not the only one having the app not found issue. Thought I was having problems with the market. I have had problems finding other apps that have been mentioned in the GTablet forum.
Anybody have a solution or a better suggestion as to which app to use that will allow me and my wife and kids video chat. Would really like to find an app that would allow this while not necessarily connected to the internet but still connected to a wifi home network.

As far as I know, there is software that allows video conferencing, but I highly doubt that they have been ported to google apps. I know most of those out there are meant for corporate use.
but there is a simple solution to video over your home wifi. move your location so you are in close proximity to your wife and talk to her....lol.
All joking aside I wish I could help you, but until someone creates an app that allows video over private wifi, your kinda stuck.
But I can confirm that yahoo video does work.

I thought thier is a new Skype release just out.

charlier1977 said:
What is the best app for video chatting form my gtab running TnT lite lastest. My wife uses Win-win on her laptop. Are there any that are stand alone no need for an internet connection just a home network.
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It's possible to run my ReelPortal app within your own network, because the server software is also available for free. However, there's a catch, when you first start the ReelPortal app, it needs internet access to retrieve data to start up. After that, you can unplug the internet, and it would work fine. Another catch is P2P mode would not work without internet access, because P2P actually relies on an Adobe server. But within your own network, Client-Server mode would be fine, because you'd be using your own server.
ReelPortal is designed to run indefinitely, so unless you exit the app, you don't need to reconnect the internet. When set up properly, it can serve as a video intercom within your home/office.
A brief description of ReelPortal: http://reelportal.blogspot.com/p/read-me.html
If you're interested, here's a long thread on using it with the gTab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908613

MoonPops said:
I thought thier is a new Skype release just out.
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Huh? Link please.

jpmi23 said:
Huh? Link please.
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This thread, with confirmation from a Skype staff member, seems to say that it IS coming for Android but will be locked to a carrier - Verizon. Not sure what this means in terms of XDA being able to hack it for other devices, but there you have it.
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=786749&st=20&

soumikpal said:
This thread, with confirmation from a Skype staff member, seems to say that it IS coming for Android but will be locked to a carrier - Verizon. Not sure what this means in terms of XDA being able to hack it for other devices, but there you have it.
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=786749&st=20&
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Of course. It seems like everything is going the way of the AT&T/iPhone. "No one else can have it." That's crap.

jpmi23 said:
Of course. It seems like everything is going the way of the AT&T/iPhone. "No one else can have it." That's crap.
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I just downloaded and installed Skype from the market on my gtab yesterday. Are you guys not seeing it in the market?

k3an said:
I just downloaded and installed Skype from the market on my gtab yesterday. Are you guys not seeing it in the market?
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I have Skype, but it currently doesn't support video, only audio.

I might return this phone. Do I just need to give it more of a chance?

I got this phone after having an iphone 4s for two years. Prior to that, I had a mytouch 4g for 5 years. Since getting this phone, I am almost in a state of shock. I might just need to adjust, but it is pretty off putting. 75% of what I do with my phone revolves around listening to music and texting, with occasional app use and photo taking here and there (Games, yelp, etc.).
This phone is completely failing me in several categories. I'm not sure if I am just not giving it enough of a chance or what. Here is my experience so far.
I picked this phone specifically because of it's size and hands free features. When driving, I used to give commands to siri to play certain songs, artists, albums, or playlists. This phone will only play songs. It attempts to play albums and artists, but fails in several ways (searches for them in the app or searches for them on the web). Playing playlists doesn't even seem to be an option at this point, and neither does telling the phone to shuffle music.
I have yet to get a real answer on my group messaging does not work. Everybody seems to recommend textra, which I am going to try, but I don't understand why the stock app would botch such a commonly used feature. Messages received from group texts end up all over the place. Some are in the group text, some of them are sent to me as one on one texts, etc. It is miserable.
The pictures taken by this phone are disappointing, but I knew that coming into the purchase.
I might just be in shell shock or something, and I'm going to give it a week or so. The first day with this phone has been a huge let down, however, and all of my research suggests that several of these issues are not actually going to get any better. I get that this might be an incredible phone for some users, but maybe I need to look somewhere else.
Am I wrong?
edit: Through extensive screwing around, group messaging now works.

While this is of little help, with the exception of the camera, your complaint is about Android and not this phone.
I'm curious if the music issue is sufficient to drive you back to iOS?

Solutions Etcetera said:
While this is of little help, with the exception of the camera, your complaint is about Android and not this phone.
I'm curious if the music issue is sufficient to drive you back to iOS?
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Well, I use bluetooth to listen to music in my car, and I don't like to look at or touch my phone while driving. Selecting music was the only thing that I ever used siri for. Every other feature of voice recognition seems like it is catered to people who are too lazy to type. The fact that I can't change what music I am listening to or even select a playlist while I am driving is a big setback to me.

I don't know whether your music is on your device or "in the cloud" but if it is "in the cloud" through Google, voice commands for music are totally broken on Android.

You should not leave iOS and think Android will be the same thing. It's a completely new ecosystem, and you might take some months to adapt to it. It's better, but you will take some time to realize it. (I came from an iOS aswell). I didn't get why you left iOS if it seemed to work pretty well for you, though.
For "listening to music and texting, with occasional app use and photo taking here and there", maybe a Samsung with its included apps like S-Voice, Chat-On and such. But don't complain when everything gets slow and it takes eternity to open any app you'd want. Moto X has the best Android experience though.
But anyway, for that kind of average user, I think an iPhone will fit you better.

Your complaints are very specific and a matter of need/taste. While they are real issues for you, they aren't to some others.
I personally think the best thing you can do is get an iPhone 5 and call it a day. I doubt Android will be something you like.
As far as a phone overall goes the Moto x, to me is one of the best out there....and again, your issues are specific and not everyone's....that said, my wife had an s2, hated it and went back to her old, slow 4s iPhone....But after playing with my phone for a few hours, she was blown away and wants one bad now. Just has to save her pennies now. Also...I'm not sure about others, but the pics I've taken have made her want a Moto x even more....She and I agree, they are superior to her 4s.
But that's us.
Again...I don't think you will like this phone or any other Android.....touchless control is about as good as it gets for any Android...so if the Moto x voice command isn't for you.....best to go back to iPhone.
Just my advice.
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the responses.
I think I managed to sort out some group text stuff. I also found a music app that will stay on shuffle mode and allow me to call out specific artists and albums (not quite as good as ios, but good).
I also agree that these are specific issues for me. I never suggested that they were problems with the ecosystem or problems that everybody would have. It is just a very frustrating experience to switch and have several key features not function. This is coming from somebody who used android phones for 3 years prior to using an iphone.
With a few of those things out of the way, I am going to try this out for another week or so before making a call on hopping back.

beelbeel said:
Hey guys,
Thanks for the responses.
I think I managed to sort out some group text stuff. I also found a music app that will stay on shuffle mode and allow me to call out specific artists and albums (not quite as good as ios, but good).
I also agree that these are specific issues for me. I never suggested that they were problems with the ecosystem or problems that everybody would have. It is just a very frustrating experience to switch and have several key features not function. This is coming from somebody who used android phones for 3 years prior to using an iphone.
With a few of those things out of the way, I am going to try this out for another week or so before making a call on hopping back.
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iDevices = MP3 player from start then turned into a phone so when it comes to music capabilities they are allways going to be much better then anyother device. because everything was built around them being MP3 player's
Android was built as a phone and slowly they have been adding better music capability and touchless controls and so forth but i will always be a android person because i like to customize my phone to my liking.

kj2112 said:
Again...I don't think you will like this phone or any other Android.....touchless control is about as good as it gets for any Android...so if the Moto x voice command isn't for you.....best to go back to iPhone.
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I don't think it is an issue about whether voice command is for him or not, I think the issue (and it is an Android issue not specific to Moto X) is that Voice Commands for Google Music are broken.

robjulo said:
I don't think it is an issue about whether voice command is for him or not, I think the issue (and it is an Android issue not specific to Moto X) is that Voice Commands for Google Music are broken.
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Yeah. Google and Moto X voice recognition are great. But Google Now isn't as smart as Siri, yet.

robjulo said:
I don't think it is an issue about whether voice command is for him or not, I think the issue (and it is an Android issue not specific to Moto X) is that Voice Commands for Google Music are broken.
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Yes...and it's relatively new...give it time.
Make a tasker app to shuffle or play a playlist...all started with voice command. Best we can do for now.
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And as said already....if playing music with voice commands is anyone's top phone priority...which seems to be the case here, since OP is thinking of returning phone over it......get an iPhone. Yes, they started out a music device.....so stands too reason it'll work better.
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kj2112 said:
Yes...and it's relatively new...give it time.
Make a tasker app to shuffle or play a playlist...all started with voice command. Best we can do for now.
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And as said already....if playing music with voice commands is anyone's top phone priority...which seems to be the case here, since OP is thinking of returning phone over it......get an iPhone. Yes, they started out a music device.....so stands too reason it'll work better.
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I didn't even know that you could create custom voice commands with tasker. That actually changes quite a bit. I'm more than willing to substitute customizable voice control for the pretty fleshed out control that Siri has.

I had to return mine because of the camera and broken exchange on 4.4. I am anxiously awaiting a fix for both. Yes I know you can sideload a different exchange services but I didn't want to root my none DE x.
Plus I expect another sale to come in the next month or two even after the price drop.

beelbeel said:
I didn't even know that you could create custom voice commands with tasker. That actually changes quite a bit. I'm more than willing to substitute customizable voice control for the pretty fleshed out control that Siri has.
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Not really voice commands....more like virtual screen touches. As far as I know anyway. Look in moto x apps section. I made a tasker app to start music and shuffle. Can start it by voice. Tasker makes it that you need to be rooted tho....no idea why.
So without root...it wont work.
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If ur music is on ur phone, you can try the app eva to use voice to choose music. Its not free but does have a 28 day trial version
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...AUkLz3RzTAvqkasKQ&sig2=SwkUCoEast3YCyYwbl7spg
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Restola said:
I had to return mine because of the camera and broken exchange on 4.4. I am anxiously awaiting a fix for both. Yes I know you can sideload a different exchange services but I didn't want to root my none DE x.
Plus I expect another sale to come in the next month or two even after the price drop.
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Why not just use touchdown exchange app for exchange services. Works awesome than stock email app.
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beelbeel said:
Hey guys,
Thanks for the responses.
I think I managed to sort out some group text stuff.
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Can you or someone give me some direction on this? I DON'T want to move to another messaging app. I want to use the stock app for messaging AND be able to group text. Of course, most know by now that you cannot select a contact GROUP as an option to text to.
Please help with this. Is there some workaround, hack, app development, or play store app that can allow me to use stock messaging app for group sms? Primarily what I want is to be able to send a group text without having it input all their names, but just select the group contact to do so

lancelot916 said:
Can you or someone give me some direction on this? I DON'T want to move to another messaging app. I want to use the stock app for messaging AND be able to group text. Of course, most know by now that you cannot select a contact GROUP as an option to text to.
Please help with this. Is there some workaround, hack, app development, or play store app that can allow me to use stock messaging app for group sms? Primarily what I want is to be able to send a group text without having it input all their names, but just select the group contact to do so
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Well, I fixed my issues with imessage and switched to textra. I am not sure if I would still have a problem if I was on the stock app.
One of the main advantages of android is the ability to substitute the apps used for key functions. I agree that the stock app should absolutely be able to handle this if a third party app can't, but you shouldn't be afraid to switch to a third party app. It is a very easy process, and it will retain all of your past messages.

beelbeel said:
Well, I fixed my issues with imessage and switched to textra. I am not sure if I would still have a problem if I was on the stock app.
One of the main advantages of android is the ability to substitute the apps used for key functions. I agree that the stock app should absolutely be able to handle this if a third party app can't, but you shouldn't be afraid to switch to a third party app. It is a very easy process, and it will retain all of your past messages.
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Well, from what I hear, Textra won't work with Motorola assist. Does someone know of an app that just adds an option on contacts to send text from groups on contacts?

Have you tried Hangouts for SMS?