Hi, has anyone been able to get the home key long press remapped for the quick compose feature with handcent sms? With my older EVO 3D I was able to use the search button for that, but no luck with the HTC One. Hate having to open handcent and then click new to get a text out real quick.
I use chompSMS and quickcompose from notification bar. That will be so until someone comes up with another solution to map this kind of app to another button
Im also getting this dilemma. Probably ill just email the developer about this issue.
Yes, still waiting for an update that will incorporate quick compose similar to chomp that had it on the notification bar
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Fidelcastrol said:
I use chompSMS and quickcompose from notification bar. That will be so until someone comes up with another solution to map this kind of app to another button
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i would use chomp but its mms support is pretty much non existant with att
The new update from handcent does now incorporate creating a new message via the notification bar just like chomp
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I would like to almost completely replace the stock messages app. My dilema is that I really enjoy the stock notifications for the stock messages app, but how handcent is set up better than the stock app. I have the notifications turned off in handcent and the notifications on for the stock app. But this makes it when I read the message with hand cent it doesn't mark the message as read in the stock app thus the notification stays up in the status bar until I clear it manually, which is becoming annoying. So the only way I can think of to fix this since I could not find a setting to mark them as read, would be to take all of handcent files except the notification settings and use them to replace the s app files. Or if someone could tell me how to theme/skin the standard messaging app that would work as well. A third option would be to find a way to make handcent mark the text as read in the stock app. Hopefully someone can help me figure how to do this out provide with an easier way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I would like to almost completely replace the stock messages app. My dilema is that I really enjoy the stock notifications for the stock messages app, but how handcent is set up better than the stock app. I have the notifications turned off in handcent and the notifications on for the stock app. But this makes it when I read the message with hand cent it doesn't mark the message as read in the stock app thus the notification stays up in the status bar until I clear it manually, which is becoming annoying. So the only way I can think of to fix this since I could not find a setting to mark them as read, would be to take all of handcent files except the notification settings and use them to replace the s app files. Or if someone could tell me how to theme/skin the standard messaging app that would work as well. A third option would be to find a way to make handcent mark the text as read in the stock app. Hopefully someone can help me figure how to do this out provide with an easier way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What exactly do u mean by notifications? Do you mean the icons? if that's what you mean you can change the notification icons in handcent.
Here's how:
1. In the main handcent screen hit menu and go to settings
2. Go to notification settings
3. click on notification settings again
4. Go to notification icon
5. Choose your icon and enjoy!
I believe some of the icons in there look the same as the stock icon. And to keep from getting two notifications disable the notifications in the stock app. Not sure if this is exactly what you were asking about but hope it helps.
I appreciate the response, but what I'm really going for is the wile puzzle piece unlock thing. I have it set up now to where it works so I get the puzzle piece and then launch into handcent but since I have to have the notifications through the stock app to get the puzzle piece to work the status bar icons stay there until I clear them manually because handcent doesn't mark the text messages as read in the native app.
I see. I use the pattern unlock on my phone so i wouldn't know how to change that. I'm sure a dev could probably figure that out for you. Sorry i couldn't be more helpful. Good luck.
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^Agree with OP. Would love the functionality of Handcent but retain the puzzle piece notification, since it's a nice touch and the visual eye candy enhances the overall experience.
The only thing I use Handcent for is the popup notification window when I get a new text so I send a quick reply and put the phone back down. For everything else I just use the stock messaging app.
I tried a few other popup notifications for texts but, like has already been said, Handcent is the best so far.
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The only thing I use Handcent for is the popup notification window when I get a new text so I send a quick reply and put the phone back down. For everything else I just use the stock messaging app.
I tried a few other popup notifications for texts but, like has already been said, Handcent is the best so far.
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Yeah I pretty much want to the exact opposite of that. I like the interface of handcent, but I actually don't like the popups or notifications that handcent uses.
I also just put in a feature request on the handcent forum. Asked them to add and option to automatically mark the text as read in standard app or to have the option to use the puzzle piece as the notification in handcent. So we'll see how that goes
I might have to take back what I said about hancent. Seems as if it managed to delete all of my 3k+ text messages. Not very happy about that.
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I might have to take back what I said about hancent. Seems as if it managed to delete all of my 3k+ text messages. Not very happy about that.
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havent seen that happen
i use SMSBackup+ from the market to backup all my SMS to my gmail
makes things WORLDS easier for all my constant rom flashing
I know it was Handcent cause I looked at the logs and it was the last app to access my texts. I had a clockwork backup from a few days earlier. I got some of my stuff back, but still lost some important ones. I looked at smsbackup but I was a little weary of it having access to my Google account and about how it worked.
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I would love to have this as well. This is exactly what I have been looking for. If you do end up finding this or figuring out how to make it work, could you let me know or lead me in the right direction? Thanks.
I've learned a lot since I posted this. And to my understanding the puzzle piece thing is part of the touchwiz ui. So it only will work with the Samsung messaging app. The only way to achieve this effect would be to have some one create an entire rom based on this request by using handcent as the default and modifying the touchwiz lock screen to use handcent instead of the Samsung messaging app. Which sucks because this seems like it would be quite tedious but that's my understanding now of the problem but hopefully I'm wrong lol. I kinda gave up on this idea but still if anyone figures out a simple fix to this I would love to know.
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I also have a question regarding the puzzle piece screen when receiving an sms... Is there any way for the puzzle piece screen to still show up when using Widget Locker? I don't see an option for something like that, but there are options to block popups.
Oh man would I love this feature!! I think I'm going to have to go back to the stock app because I love the puzzle piece unlock so much. Its just too tedious to unlock the screen and then click on the messaging app (I know that sounds awful hahah) especially if you text ALOT.
Looking for a good texting app that you can use when you phone is locked
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I've been using Handcent for about 3 days now and like it.
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jiannichan said:
I've been using Handcent for about 3 days now and like it.
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Same, I just started using Handcent and its fantastic. I love the pop up notification similar to an iPhone, but you can do a quick reply from it without opening the app. Great features,skins, etc. VERY customizable.
I started using Handcent as an alternative to the stock app because it doesn't pay attention to the carrier timestamps on text messages. My messages were getting screwed up because of Sprint and Verizon. I love the popup box with quick reply. It unlocks the phone and lets you reply, and then relocks right after you send the message.
Thanks all...I downloaded handcent and it's awesome. Lots of features, very nice!!!
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Been using SMS Popup for a lil while. Isn't a separate app but lets you quick reply from anywhere, including the lock screen.
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Been using SMS Popup for a lil while. Isn't a separate app but lets you quick reply from anywhere, including the lock screen.
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I started out using SMS Popup, but compared overall to Handcent, it's really featureless.
thx for handcent recommendation
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there's also ChompSMS.. but it's not free :T .. I like Chomps widget :].. it also supports popup with quick reply. Handcent is great though but if for some reason you want to try something else. There's CHOMPSMS
I've used chomp for a while....and after using Handcent for an hour...its way better.
Granted, most of that hour was spent customizing the interface ...but the pop-up quick reply is way better. You have TONS more options for everything in Handcent.
The only thing about Handcent that irritated me was when using quick reply via rhe popup on my lockscreen,the keyboard frequently covered up the reply box. Haven't had that prob with chomp. Both are really good
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I've used chomp for a while....and after using Handcent for an hour...its way better.
Granted, most of that hour was spent customizing the interface ...but the pop-up quick reply is way better. You have TONS more options for everything in Handcent.
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And that's exactly the reason why I'm thinking about getting the VIP version
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The only thing about Handcent that irritated me was when using quick reply via rhe popup on my lockscreen,the keyboard frequently covered up the reply box. Haven't had that prob with chomp. Both are really good
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that's an issue with eclair.. (fixed in froyo) not handcent
after updating to Froyo.. my quick-reply doesn't work anymore the sms pops-up but i can't reply because the screen is still lock!!! any idea.
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after updating to Froyo.. my quick-reply doesn't work anymore the sms pops-up but i can't reply because the screen is still lock!!! any idea.
thanks
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try reinstalling handcent and make sure the option in handcent allows popups above lockscreen
After using both handcent and chomp, I stuck with handcent. Looked nicer, and I love the popup. Didn't see that option in chomp though. Is it only the paid version?
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After using both handcent and chomp, I stuck with handcent. Looked nicer, and I love the popup. Didn't see that option in chomp though. Is it only the paid version?
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I love the latest update which supports themes!
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Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know of a way to get the Captive to do a reminder that an unanswered SMS message has come in? My old phone would chime every 5 minutes until I read the message and this was kind of nice.
Thanks
check out an awesome app named handcent.
I should install that on my husband's Captivate. He NEVER checks his notifications and sometimes it goes days before he gets my texts.
Stock SMS app does not support this. Most have gone to 3rd party apps, most popular being Handcent.
Missed Reminder is a good app if you still want to use the stock SMS app.
Thank you, I'll give that a try.
handcent SMS has a option where if u didnt check the message u can set a reminder...i set mine to every 5 minutes
I use tasker and it works awesome!
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I use SMS Popup. Lots of option.
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Missed Reminder is a good app if you still want to use the stock SMS app.
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Was just searching this topic, and this one works great
Handcent works great!
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How dose one disable the stock msg app with removing it? ??
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Missed Reminder is a good app if you still want to use the stock SMS app.
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That's what I use and it works great for SMS, MMS and Gmail. Only gripe is that it doesn't support regular e-mail.
Well, i have the stock messaging app, and using TW launcher 4.. so its literally stuck on the home screen. That being said, ive decided to use that app because i like the TW launcher. My problem is, because that app doesnt have the popup notification, i downloaded SMS popup, and now whenever i reply to an sms using SMS popup, it doesnt mark the message as read. And it also shows a little blip with (#) of unread messages right there on the home screen.
How can i fix this?
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probably something the app maker needs to fix. I would email them. I use go sms right now and when I read it through the pop ups it kills the notification.
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probably something the app maker needs to fix. I would email them. I use go sms right now and when I read it through the pop ups it kills the notification.
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lol, the app maker is samsung i dont see them fixing it anytime soon. I would use go SMS but i like the stock tw launcher... And i dont think its possible to replace the message icon (already in the launcher) with go sms. If this is possible, please let me know.
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I think for sms popup you have to disable notifications on the stock app and then use it...
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Sorry, u do disable it in the stock sms app. I knew 5 minutes after I typed but I had a busy day and never got back to relieve myself of the stupidity I typed.
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I think for sms popup you have to disable notifications on the stock app and then use it...
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SMS Popup does not have any options to disable stock messaging app notifications.
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Sorry, u do disable it in the stock sms app. I knew 5 minutes after I typed but I had a busy day and never got back to relieve myself of the stupidity I typed.
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That's only half of it. That only takes out the notification in the notification bar and the ringtone/vibration. In the TW4 launcher, the messaging app gets a little blip, like IOS about unread message. That is what i want to erase. I set the notification on the stock messaging app completely off, but that blip still comes here .
Its literally a circle with the number of unread messages in it at the top right side of the application shortcut. ie. (2)
So strange issue. I enabled SMS for Hangouts thinking I could deal with its inability to split text messages. Turns out I can't, oops....
ANYWAYS, Typically when this is enabled you can disable it in the SMS settings under Hangouts. This seems to not be the case anymore. Trying to edit the SMS settings now takes me to the general "settings" area of the phone as if I had selected the "gear" icon in the apps list or quick settings area of the phone. has anyone else run into this issue of 4.4.2? Have you found a solution? I would appreciate any assistance.
So are you trying use the HTC messages as the default instead of hangouts?
Settings->More->Default SMS App
demo27vol1 said:
So are you trying use the HTC messages as the default instead of hangouts?
Settings->More->Default SMS App
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Thanks I just dug that up. My lapse in common sense.... Thanks for the help though
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