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I've used Textra before and if I remember correctly, you could customize the colors on it.
I'm currently using the stock messenger app on my Pixel. I believe you can download it here.
This is completely separate from Samsung. This uses the Android Messages app, not the default one that came with your phone, so you'll have to download that one and set it as your default (make sure you're on the latest version if you already have it installed, should be 3.3.044). You'll find the option under the three dot menu in the top right corner when you're on the main screen that lists all your conversations.
The default messaging app isn't the same for all Android devices. So to clarify for the OP:
Android Messages : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If there's going to an iMessage for Android finally, it is going to be Android Messages (the SMS app, previously Google Messenger). It already supports RCS but your carrier needs to support RCS too, since RCS doesn't use mobile data - it uses the actual mobile networks. It is like the next-generation SMS.
Coincidentally, Apple has not yet indicated any support for RCS.
To block this spam in android, just block them from the sms app. If your sms app doesn't allow blocking this, then install another sms app and make it as default sms in android settings.
I personally use the Google messages in my Samsung phone. Installed it just so I can block mkn 😜😜
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I'm partial to Android Messenger. It used to be called Google messenger or something like that, but it's clean and simple IMO.
Just to echo what some others have said, getting an old Samsung phone to experience Android isn't really a great option. Samsung heavily skins over stock Android to make it "their own". Other companies like Google's own Nexus devices, Motorola, Sony, and Blu tend to stick much closer to stock Android, and the experience is much cleaner, simpler, faster, and less buggy.
I would recommend getting rid WidgetLocker -- it's always been a hack, and it will continue to be. For security reasons, Google doesn't actually allow apps to replace the lock screen.
For playing music, try Google's own music app. You can put the files on your phone, or upload them into Google's cloud (recommended) and the app integrates very nicely, adding music controls to the lock screen, notifications, etc.
Also, grab Google's Messenger app for SMS. Samsung's version is quite buggy.
So on the 3 dots you have on the upper hand corner of the pic you posted, click on it and click edit or it may say people and options. Then on the bottom of the page it has a little paint coater thingy maggigy that painters use... The pallet! I forgot the name of it lol. Anyways that's how you change it on mine and I use Google's messenger app cause its more flat and prettier for me.
Anyways here is a little album
That is the AOSP messaging app. I guess some manufacturers (Motorola?) still ship it but otherwise Google has switched to their own messenger app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Weirdly, the reverse also applies as far as mms. Every video I get from someone with an iPhone looks pretty much like the gif. Like they took it using a toaster. No idea why.
But yeah, its ultimately down to RCS vs SMS/MMS. A handful of carriers let Androids use it with certain apps (Google Messages uses it) and the list is growing, no idea why they don't just fasttrack it or at least standardize the damn messaging app.
It's the stock Google messenger app for Android.
Edit: I'm getting downvoted for telling the guy what service it is? See for yourself: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Have you tried the Google [Android] app, Messenger?
I find it to be oodles better than Hangouts and I get my Google Voice messages via the call history log (which adds system notifications upon new voicemails). Plus, it works (usually) with Moto Assist/hands-free SMS receiving and sending.
Google Messenger is FAR better then Hangouts for simple SMS and MMS texting. Unless you really need the Google voice integration in Hangouts, I'd recommend it. Great material design, really fast/smooth, nice color customization, and simple.
"Text anyone in your phone"
If only there was some way to do that already
Posting anything made by shitbook to this sub is almost like cheating. It's like posting pictures of Ajit Pai to /r/hittableFaces
Messages is a SMS app from Google.
It can send messages via Internet and media files too and also share seen option but only if your carrier supports that.
the iMessages is completely mentained by apple, but in case of android messages, Google can't operate it cause of some laws (I don't much about it) but it supports if your carrier supports.
you can read more in this article.
They did that to make it easier to use with one hand. If you want you can check out Google messages to see if it's any better for you. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging or you can scroll down in the Samsung messages app to see more messages
- You can go into Settings > Sound and drag the Ring volume all the way over to the left, which will put it in vibrate.
- Not sure if there's an iOS keyboard lookalike, but GBoard has great functionality so I'd try to stick with that personally. With the keyboard open, click the ">" on the left its top bar, and then click "..." and you should see the keyboard present you with a Settings button. Go through all the settings and see if you can customize it so it behaves and looks like you want.
- I like Google's stock app, because it's simple and it works well. Link You'll find as many different opinions about this as there are apps, though.
3.5. iMessage really has no good alternative on Android, yeah. Be angry at Apple for not making it cross-platform.
If you are willing to switch to Google's messaging/texting app from Samsung's:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
They have Messages for Web feature where you can view messages on their web ui.
Once you're in the app, press the three dots on the top right and hit "Messages for Web" and will guide you with instructions from there
Here is a guide if you want to go even further and make the website its own stand-alone application on your mac that is separate from your web browser: https://youtu.be/7v2YsJxVzCM
It's probably "Google Messages"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
In any case I would recommend Textra. There is a free version with ads but the pro version only costs a dollar or two. I have been using Textra for 6-7(?) years and it has been very reliable.
Use Messenger by Google as your default SMS app instead of the LG one. After installing it, open a conversation, go to the menu (three dots on top-right) -> People & options -> Sound and you can set a custom sound here.
Just use the default Google SMS app, it's a clean, simple app, and uses the 'Messages for Web' service so you can use it in any browser. That means you could use it on pretty much any device, not just a Linux machine. Have fun!
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
This is because the app you're using to send the pictures isn't resizing the images - MMS has a fixed size limit. When you take a screenshot of a picture you're basically reducing the resolution of the picture, thus keeping it small enough for MMS. I'd recommend trying out a different SMS/MMS app, such as Google Messenger or Textra.
That depends on the messaging app. You could install the Google Messenger if you don't want to see them anymore, but what the person on the other end receives also depends on their messaging app
The latest version of messenger by Google has an interactive notification that brings up a pop-up for you to reply in. link
If you're on Android, install the Google Messages app, it has scam/spam filtering. It's the default one that comes on 'stock' android phones (Motorola, for instance) and on Pixels.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
EDIT: Nevermind, I missed that you were on an iPhone on my first readthrough. I'm going to leave this up in case someone else might find it useful, though.
If you're on Android, install Google Messages and turn on the spam filter in the settings. It won't catch them all, but it should help. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Haven't seen this issue you describe of. I'd recommend installing the official Google Messages app, it's what I use and recommend to others.
Haven't tried it with LineageOS, but on Android in general if you use the Google sms app you can enable Google messages for web. This let's you send/receive sms messages in the browser.
Play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
> Replace Hangouts, Gmail Chat, (Badly Named) Duo & Allo and Combined them in to ONE thing
Don't forget Android Messages
I started using Google's Android Messages after having the same problem with Pulse and Textra.
I was using MightyText and noticed that on Pulse certain messages didn't show up and there would be massive blocks of texts from them but no replies that they definitely received when I sent it on MightyText.
Android Messages doesn't have a whole lot of customization to the point of not even having an option to name a group text (which I am very annoyed about)
However, it works for me and is better than stock Messages app that came with my phone
As a recommendation to stop this from happening, maybe try Android Messages. It's a texting app made by Google where every contact has a random color associated with it. That color is shown in the title bar and is the color of received texts, so you can easily distinguish contacts by their color.
I believe that /u/bad_buoys is correct. As long as you have the updated version of Android Messages installed, you're already capable of RCS from a device level. I think it would all depend on the carrier to support it.
-Tom Motorola Support
What I don't get about Allo is this.
My Samsung comes with the Samsung sms app which I replaced with the actually great Google Messenger.
So there is Google Messenger (SMS) and there is Hangout (SMS & VIDEO). Why the need for Duo and Allo then?
Good question. I'm not sure. I know most OEMs that use their own skin(Samsung, HTC) have their own stock app they cook up.
Motorola on non nexus phones is the only one I know of to use the stock "messenger" app.
LG has a skin so I would assume it's their own but don't qoute me.
The stock Android app is linked here
> Requirements:
Latest version of Android Messages
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>Activity Launcher
I guess RCS won't work on my Alcatel flip phone then. lol
I'm not the person you were replying to, but I like these:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
or
are you sure it's not the sender's issue?
maybe try Google's Android Messages app? overall i find it behaves much better than the stock app (is that even the stock app? it looks odd.)
Just use a client that supports it (like Messages). You can check it's enabled under Settings -> Advanced -> Enhanced Features
Do yourself a favor and download Android Messages. The Samsung messenger is so clunky and the design is so ugly lol.
I started using Google's Android Messages after having the same problem with Pulse and Textra.
I was using MightyText and noticed that on Pulse certain messages didn't show up and there would be massive blocks of texts from them but no replies that they definitely received when I sent it on MightyText.
Android Messages doesn't have a whole lot of customization to the point of not even having an option to name a group text (which I am very annoyed about)
However, it works for me and is better than stock Messages app that came with my phone
The permission is only to send SMS messages. A separate permission is required to read messages (see Google Messages for comparison).
The major concern here is that the app will send messages to premium SMS services, some of which charge shocking amounts per message. The app may not do this now, but could do so in a future update.
I'd only recommend running this app on a device without SMS ability, or on a version of Android where the permission can be disabled.
I'm unsure about doing it in the default app. I'd expect not. Wonderful thing about android though is you have alternatives. I use Android Messaging by Google, which is default on Pixel and Nexus devices. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Yes. The Google messenger app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) is set to default on here. As with any android phone, you can always switch to hangout (it sounds like you don't) or just download a different messaging app from Google Play.
> It seems textra appears ot be the text app of choice based on searches in this sub and /r/projectfi, is this a fair assumption?
A lot of people use Google's messenger.
I just use the regular google sms messenger. I got tired of all the 3rd party apps updating and having it flash some changelog every few days or some rad new feature. I just want to text..
I have an old pixel phone that uses Messages by Google. It identifies them as spam and moves them to a spam folder. So changing your text reader might work.
Voici comment enlever les alertes sur android sans avoir a Jailbreak ou rooter son telephone
https://old.reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/boxx11/how_to_disable_amber_alerts/
1- Install Android Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging), and set it to be the default SMS handling app.
2- Go to Settings -> Apps -> Messages (Samsung), scroll down to App Settings, and revoke every single permission, along with blocking all notifications, and ensure that the Messaging app is set to Messages (Android). Disable 'Appear on top', 'Change system settings', and 'Install unknown apps'. Force Stop it while you're at it.
3 - Enjoy peace and quiet.
It appears to be possible on Android phones:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/boxx11/how_to_disable_amber_alerts/
For Samsung:
> Install Android Messages, and set it to be the default SMS handling app.
>Go to Settings -> Apps -> Messages (Samsung), scroll down to App Settings, and revoke every single permission, along with blocking all notifications, and ensure that the Messaging app is set to Messages (Android). Disable 'Appear on top', 'Change system settings', and 'Install unknown apps'. Force Stop it while you're at it.
>Enjoy peace and quiet.
J'ai enfin percé ce mystère du bruit de l'autofocus sur mon téléphone. Lorsque j'envoie une photo depuis l'application messages, l'application, même si elle n'est plus au premier plan, accapare l'appareil photo, et ce jusqu'à sa fermeture forcée. Bref, personne (de plus que Google) ne m'espionne : ouf !
I use Android Messages, it has notification setting per contact (3 dots menu > details > notifications). It has Override Do Not Disturb option, so maybe that would work if you set that contact to be the only one that play sound.
Other than that, I say put the Phone on a hard surface that amplifies the vibration sounds a bit more, maybe like aluminum tray or dish.
>Eventually when RCS is switch on
It's already on with certain carriers around the world.
Google's messages app supports RCS
I believe the confirmation is a feature that some carriers have. So I would consider it normal. Not sure if the Samsung messages app can disable that feature. Personally, I'm using Google Messages and have never seen that message. If you want to give it a go, you can find it here on the PlayStore :)
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I recently received a company phone - Samsung Galaxy S7 with Oreo.
I need to be able to receive text messages from an email address, and from certain contacts, and always(1) be notified audibly.
(1)Well, with the ability to disable the audible tone if I'm in the movies or Church or something similar where audible = bad.
However, the phone number I was assigned gets an inordinate amount of spam texts all throughout the day, and while I block them/report as spam, they still flow.
So I installed Android Messages (2) which allows setting of contacts as priority (High/Urgent) but due to having a PIN on the lockscreen (company enforced) I'm not receiving any audible notifications - and in many cases, not even any inaudible ones (vibrate).
Even with Do Not Disturb exception active for the respective contacts.
(2)This was the only app that the company-restricted app list allowed me to try out. It's better than the stock Messages app, but only just, and it still doesn't do all of what I need.
Is there an app or different messaging app that would allow me to ensure to receive an audible tone/selected ring/notification tone, through the PIN lock, either at all times of day, or within configured time spans?
It depends on your phone, if you have a Pixel phone for example then it will be the default messages app, you can download it from here if you don't have it already.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
My wife, samsung S7, and I, LGV30, both use Android Messages as our sms app. We both had similar issues with "stock" apps but it has been smooth sailing since we switched.
EDIT: Switched to gboard as well.
I don't have an S8, but it sounds like he needs to check his messaging app settings. He could also try a different messaging app. I personally use Google's stock Android Messages app. I've also enjoyed using Textra in the past.
I don't think the Samsung messaging app is compatible with Republic. The only compatible messaging apps are Anywhere, and Google's messaging app Android Messages which you could also try.
Sad to say, but that's a never-ending concern, primarily due to Apple and Google.
What I mean is, best you can do, to avoid having others download another app, is to have yourself use an app that defaults back to SMS/MMS like iMessages itself.
An app like this would be Android Messages or the stock Messaging app.
But, yep... it'll default to SMS/MMS due to the other user not supporting RCS. Since iMessage uses a different solution, it'll never support it... thus sending between iMessage and an RCS client will always default to SMS/MMS.
So... there's really nothing you can do, cause current MMS sucks since it's still stuck in the stone ages.
So, what I'm saying is... it's a never-ending concern because you're trying to find a solution that will never happen. Your iMessage friends will only be receiving regular SMS/MMS no matter what solution you find, because of how iMessage was designed.
So, you being considerate for them is actually crippling your chatting experience with them. Go see if they have any other chatting apps they use or convince them to use one that you find.
A cross-platform chatting app is what you guys need, not something that's only restricted to a specific subset of devices.
I should also add that... for my iPhone friends, all of them actually have a separate app they use to chat with me. Whether its Whatsapp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, Line, Hangouts, Skype, or Signal... they actually didn't mind. A few of them only has me as a contact for those apps, but no problems there.
Ask yourself that. If your friend asks you to download an additional app to chat with him, would you be willing?
In a way, I say that if your friend is upset or refuses to download an additional app to chat better with you... he probably doesn't value you too highly as a friend.
Oxygen messaging app doesn't support MMS group messaging. Download Android Messaging. Light weight, simple UI, supports the MMS group messaging that you're looking for.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Actually, I just received a 2-factor authentication code via SMS in Hangouts. It came in via an unknown contact with the grey SMS tag. Yesterday, a Facebook 2FA verification came in with the blue SMS tag. I'm not sure what the difference is.
I don't have Android Messages installed, so Hangouts is my default SMS App.
I did get the annoying notification earlier today.
RCS with Rogers is only supported via Android Messages. Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Here is some good information on RCS and Rogers: http://ehforandroid.ca/many-rogers-clients-now-have-access-to-rcs-so-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-use-it
Android Messages. It's much nicer anyway. I don't understand the fixation people have with Hangouts needing to send and receive SMS messages.
In the most recent update, the changelog states:
Unread messages indicator on your Messenger’s home screen icon (some Android phones only): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
That's not what that is?
She probably just needs to update her Google Messenger app.
You probably updated to Messenger v2 through the Play Store (or have automatic updates enabled) while she is probably still on v1.9 or earlier.
P.S.: Too much probabilities in my comment. :D
Have you tried using a different SMS app?
Try downloading Google Messenger and make it your default texting app, and see if the problem continues. If it stops, then it's probably your regular texting app messing up. If it keeps happening, it's probably a carrier issue.
Try another messaging app, like Google Messenger or Textra
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I don't have much experience with Samsung's software, but some SMS/MMS apps work better than others for group messages. So far, Google's Messenger app ( LINK ) has worked best for me. I have heard some people have issues even after turning off iMessage on their iPhone.
I don't know what the SMS app in iOS looks like (I have never used it), but I normally recommend Google Messenger for anyone looking for a simple/clean SMS app.
Are you using the android default messaging app? Or the verizon one?
Download messager from the Google play store. It's the one made by google. Set as default and try it out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Yes, but my Z5 auto-filled At&t's settings. Try disabling the built-in messenger and grabbing Google's Messenger from the Play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Yup, you can send/receive SMS over wifi. The nexus devices default to using google hangouts for SMS. If that's not your style I suggest using Messager app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Another bonus is that Fi will autoconnect you to 'trusted' wireless networks and sets up a private VPN. More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/comments/3aq9d8/vpn_and_open_wifi/
I think the int'l roaming is super-useful. I'm tired of managing roaming costs whenever I go to Canada. I assume it uses tmobile's network.
To be fair, t-mo also lets you do wifi text/calling and has great roaming.
FYI - They are talking about Google's Messenger and not Hangouts
Messenger - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Hangouts - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.talk
No, Google has a sms app also named Messenger.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I don't understand why it doesn't look like the new Messenger app in Lollipop. Why are there two totally different apps that do the same thing anyway?! Get rid of Hangouts and put the functionality in the far superior Messenger app.
I am talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Can someone suggest a messaging (SMS/MMS) app that won't compress photos I send via MMS to tiny thumbnail sized photos? Both Messenger, Hangouts and the plain messages app (not entirely sure what its name is) seem to suffer from this flaw. Any picture I try to send is reduced to ~VGA size before sending.
I'd prefer to use Messenger, so if there's an app with a similar interface, but non-broken MMS functionality, that'd be swell.
The thing that absolutely kills Hangouts for me is the inability to search. Sure, you can search your Hangouts conversations from inside Gmail, but you can't do the same for SMS.
I sometimes use SMS for work functions and I'll have to look back to a specific piece of information that a coworker sent me, and I'll have no way of quickly jumping to that other than scrolling up until I find it. I had to switch to Messenger.
It's such a basic function and it's ironic that Google, of all companies, left this out of the app.
Link for the lazy, I love this messenging app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Deregister your number at apple's site if you haven't already: https://selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage
As for apps, personally I've never used the stock app and only use Google's Messenger app, haven't had any issues so far.
This SMS app. It didn't come from the factory on my Moto X Pure Edition, although the official renders of the Moto E make it seem like it might replace the AOSP messaging app on that phone.
Did you de-register your iMessage account before you switched? https://selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage
Might be why your having problems with texts. If not, try using this as your default sms application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Sucks to hear your having problems, the Moto line is known for being fairly stable and lightweight. Lollipop also won't be far round the corner for your device; if you've still got faith by the time that happens, it might be worth just factory resetting if problems continue or just return it if you can.
I use Google's Messenger app. Integrates really well and you can custom color your contacts too. I also think it works great for group messaging.
You could use google's SMS app on your android device, and with googles SMS app you can view your texts in any web browser, including the web browser of your iphone. The notifications aren't always great from the web browser though.
The official Google SMS app seems to have success in actually quarantining these.
You still get an alert about SMS spam(that can't be disabled), but they're hidden from the normal view unless you go into the 3-dot/burger menu and view them under Spam and Blocked
SOLUTION FOR ANDROID
Use the Google Messages app [play store] and enable Spam Protection.
The next time you get the message it should be auto flagged as spam, if not just flag it yourself. This also works against those bogus voice mail SMS that are going around recently.
The only other thing you might want to do is disable the notification/sound for Spam messages.
Is this spam? If so just block the number! If it is another issue I would try using Android Messages and see if that will help rather than using the stock moto messaging app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Have you tried using a third party SMS app like Google Messages? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Also enter developer settings and make sure your device isn't killing all background applications.
Are you familiar with RCS chat? I've seen this briefly cause problems for me in the past. This may be turned on by default for you with no way to turn it off (that I'm aware of) without downloading a different messaging app. I am assuming you don't already use Google's Android Messages app and don't have it on your phone.
So what you can do is download the Google Android Messages app if you're not already using it. Download from the play store here.
Enable it as the default messaging app when prompted. Try sending MMS with "chat features" enabled in the app, then again with it disabled to see if having it on or off fixes it for you. You can probably first do this test by sending an MMS to yourself and see if it gets received before moving on to trying it with a friend.
di andro bisa pake google messages.
lumayan ke filter, terus misal ada no ga dikenal muncul opsi buat ditandain jadi spam.
Folosești aplicația Messages de la Google? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Este o problemă când trimiți mesaje la un iPhone, sunt protocoale diferite, găsești pe net setările
Google Messages, it's the standard app on Pixel phones but should work just fine on any typical Android:
- RCS
- texting from browser
- scheduled send
- E2EE
You could try the beta possibly? I've been using the Messages beta app for the past few months; I'm not sure if it will help but worth a shot. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US&gl=US
If you go to the Messages app in the Play Store and scroll then there should be a section that says "Join beta". Wait a few minutes while you're enrolled, then an update will be made available to Messages and update it to the beta version. You can always leave the beta at any time and go back to the non-beta version.
My only other guess I can think of is possibly you are "roaming" on Sprint (since we're all "one network" now) which T-Mobile enabled not too long ago; but using the T-Mobile identifier so it just says T-Mobile to you. The phone can still tell it's a different identifier though so it "thinks" it's roaming. In this case just make sure "Auto-download while roaming" and "Auto-download MMS" are both toggled on in Settings in the Messages app. If they're already toggled, go ahead and toggle them off and on again and try again.
If those still don't work, it is possibly on Google's end since there was some issues before using dual-SIM with the Messages app in the past, but I thought those were resolved. Google may have pushed this change as part of a Carrier Services update which means it was downloaded automatically in the background with no action on your part.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ims&hl=en_US
Find this app. Uninstall it and reinstall it and see if that helps.
Your using the default messenger app that comes from a unlocked Verzion unit
Download messages (google) from the play store are sent it up as the default sms/mms app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
After that you can either keep Verizon messages or disable the app
I had the same issue but started using Android Messages from Google and had no more issues, should give it a shot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
This isn't correct. Google Messages is Google's SMS app, and comes pre-installed on Pixel devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Have you tried switching to another app? I personally recommend Google Messages if you are in the USA because of the simple UI, Assistant integration and RCS support https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
That is not Google Voice-related at all; that text message is for enabling Google's own implementation of RCS on Google's own Messages app (which is called "Chat features" inside said app).
Now, if you aren't using that app for sending texts, then that might be cause for worry.
See if sprint can get your unlocked to sync with their RCS service.
Other than that, no unless you try and use GOOGLE messages app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
In case anyone needs it, the URL is:
https://messages.android.com/
Be sure to update your Android Messages app if you don't have the "Messages for web" option in your settings menu (⋮).
Also, for me the option wouldn't appear even after updating until I stopped the Messages app from my running apps list and reopened it.
For the messaging you can try the official "Android Messages":
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
or Textra
The tried and true Google Messenger will do that.
Technically this is the source : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
There are only few apps i would recommend.
Sms - Google Messages
Ad blocking - AdGuard
Free apps - AppSales
2-step authenticator - Authy
File explorer. - MiExplorer
Launcher - Fast Key Launcher. Removed from play store may be because of phone/sms access but I've uploaded an apk on apkmirror.com.
Keyboard - Fleksy
Free play store credits - Rewards
Alternate ad-free and background playback YT - YouTube
Reddit client - Joey for Reddit
Tips
- Turn on Google photos for photos backup
- Google drive backup in whatsapp
- Avoid EVERY "junk-cleaning" apps
- Try to avoid sideloading unless you are confident
- Keep your distance from Torch apps, Cheetah Mobile (it's a developer) apps and ES file explorer.
> What is the default messaging app that I should use?
Messenger by Google https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Neither lol. It's yet another messaging app google made.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Sorry to hear about your experience. I understand why you're frustrated, but just so you know, you can't send photos reliably in high-res., in order, etc., via 'texting' on any platform: iOS or Android. To be clear, 'texting' means sending an SMS or MMS text message.
Now, you are absolutely correct that on iOS, you were able to send photos without problems, because you were using iMessage, and you have to use iMessage, it's on all iPhones. iMessage is not a simple texting application though - it's actually a lot more like WhatsApp. The reason why iMessage seems to magically work, is because it exists on every single iPhone out there. If WhatsApp were on every single iPhone, it would 'just work' as magically as iMessage does.
When you send your pics via iMessage, it'll all look fine on your end, and any iOS recipient will have no issues - because they have iMessage installed as well. Android recipients might get your pics, maybe they'll even be in high-res. and in the right order, but there's no way to be sure, because they don't have iMessage.
There is absolutely nothing special or unique about the iMessage application - it can send SMS/MMS (like any texting app), and rich multimedia, typing indicators, etc., (like WhatsApp). iMessage 'works' because everyone is forced to have it on their iPhone.
In Europe, S. America, and pretty much anywhere outside of N. America, WhatsApp is used by nearly everyone, on both iOS and Android, and it works wonderfully.
If you are in N. America, and you are on Android, you may well need two messaging apps: one texting app (the 'default' being Android Messages for sending text messages, and one app for rich multimedia messages (multiple pics, video, etc.), e.g. WhatsApp.
The main point is, iMessage only appears to be special and magical because everyone on iOS is forced to use it.
EDIT: Just wanted to clarify that the reason we're in this situation is that text messages date back to the early days of cellphones, when you literally could only send about 160 characters of text between phones. That was the SMS protocol. As cellular networks developed greater bandwidth capacity and phones became more sophisticated, the MMS protocol was introduced, to allow for sending rich media messages. Oh, and SMS/MMS messages are sent using the same connection that is used for making cellphone calls, basically. So as long as you've got a signal on your phone, you can send a text message, even when you have no data and you're off WiFi. These messages can be sent via Android Messages, Textra, Pulse, iMessage, etc. Note that you can send text messages between any app without issue, because they're all using the same SMS/MMS protocol. You can text from iMessage to Textra, Pulse to Android Messages, etc., it'll be fine.
Now the sending of high-res. pics, multiple pics, video, etc., that we're accustomed to today, typically uses WiFi and/or your mobile data, and there is no standard protocol for doing so (RCS may alleviate this, but it's not everywhere yet, so...). These messages can be sent via WhatsApp, Hangouts, Viber, iMessage, etc. Note that you cannot send messages between these apps, because they all use their own protocol.
What we need now is an open standard for sending high-res. pics, multiple pics, video, typing indicators, etc. RCS is such a standard, and it is being rolled out, but until all carriers support it, we're still going to have a bit of a mess.
In the interim, the best thing we can do is use an application that exists on both Android and iOS to communicate with each other. I'm no fan of facebook or WhatsApp, but WhatsApp is currently the best option. It has a massive userbase (in the billions), and it actually is a very well-executed app, thankfully. Note that WhatsApp cannot send SMS/MMS messages though - this means that you have to have mobile data or WiFi in order to use it...
And so that's why if you're on Android and need to send an honest-to-goodness text message (SMS/MMS), you will need an app that can do that. Like iMessage, Hangouts was actually capable (for a time) of sending SMS/MMS and rich multimedia messages, but Google removed the SMS/MMS functionality. And unlike Apple, Google never forced Hangouts to be on every Android device, so even when it had all the functionality, it could never 'just work' the way iMessage appears to.
There are only two ways for us to get rid of this mess:
1. adopt an open messaging standard that everyone can use freely (RCS is the best hope right now)
2. use the same messaging application on all platforms (WhatsApp is probably the best solution right now)
Please note that this is a drastically simplified overview of SMS/MMS and rich multimedia messaging, but hopefully it will help clarify the situation for you. :)
Think he means the SMS app "Messages" that's from Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Install the normal Android texting app.
Uninstall whatever piece of shit that is on your phone.
This app, yeah?
I used Google's Messenger.
Google Messenger. Simple, clean, it works.
Try messages by Google Messages
I am pretty sure you can use Messenger or pretty much any modern SMS app to do this. Am I missing something?
Install a better messaging app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
or
The Google Messages App automatically filters out spam and is pretty good at it.
I'd suggest using Google's Messages app. See if the issue continues. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Android Messages, default android sms app. Messages - Play Store
Use Google Messages.
I love it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
He meant Android Messages, formerly Google Messenger
Close enough lol
So is the Default Google one...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I thought this was the Lord's Messenger.
Google Messenger and Hangouts aren't the same thing.
Use the Google messaging app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's been renamed to Android Messages but this is it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
- Google Messenger or Textra
- Sync for Reddit / Pro or Slide for Reddit / Pro
- Google Keep
- YouTube
- Flamingo or Talon
- Inbox or Gmail
- Pocket Casts
Use the Messenger app from Google.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
l'appli "Android Messages" supportera le RCS (Rich Communication Services), le futur des SMS, pour devenir le iMessage d'Android.
Google Allo est abandonné
source : Chat is Google’s next big fix for Android’s messaging mess (The Verge)
J'ai testé Android Messages (jamais utilisée avant même si elle existait déjà). J'ai vu qu'on pouvait faire des groupes mais je sais pas comment ça marche (c'est juste des gens qui sont en "copie de SMS" ?). Les groupes marchent avec des contacts qui ont un iPhone ? Merci si vous avez testé.
Je crois qu'Orange (& Sosh ?) supportera/ont le RCS. Je ne sais pas pour SFR, Bouygues & Free.
la vidéo de The Verge qui a dévoilé l'info.
RCS chez Orange & SFR (mais l'appli Joyn a été abandonnée fin 2017) :
article de Next inpact qui date un peu sur le RCS dans l'appli abandonnée Joyn.
[Mediapart] Les non-dits d’Emmanuel Macron dans l’affaire Alstom
(lien vers l'article sur Mediapart) (article complet sur /r/France)
Specs du téléphone Honor 10 (Huawei)
processeur Kirin 970 (dual surf 4G en permanence ?)
64 Go / 128 Go de stockage
4 Go / 6 Go de RAM
batterie 3400 mAh
appareil photo 24 Megapixels
prise jack (contrairement au P20)
surchouche EMUI (des avis ?)
prix chinois : 335€/380€ (prix canon pour les specs) donc probablement ~450€ en Europe / France
Verizon, AT&T shares drop after NYTimes reports that the Department of Justice has opened a probe into coordination by the carriers "to hinder consumers from easily switching wireless carriers"
La « clean meat », nouvelle utopie de la Silicon Valley
Sécurité
Facebook veut réintroduire la reconnaissance faciale en Europe
J'ai eu un pop up hier ou aujourd'hui sur facebook pour accepter de nouvelles CGU
Et si on payait finalement pour y accéder (à facebook) ?
Mais on n’est pas au bout des scandales facebook
Intel
Intel abandonne son projet Vaunt [lunettes intelligentes]
Encore un projet abandonné par intel...
Source des news ci-dessus : LesTechnos.be
Quelqu'un connait la date du "Show Hello" Orange 2018 ou si Orange en fera un ? Ils attendent septembre pour annoncer l'assistant Djingo à 300€ ?
Bouygues Telecom : lancement de trois nouvelles offres fibre et ADSL, Bbox « Fit », « Must » et « Ultym »
Jean-Marc Jancovici : Conférence Dynamose - Ecole des Mines de Paris - 12/04/2018
Replay de la soirée télé d'hier :
[Envoyé Spécial - France TV] "Daphne Caruana Galizia, celle qui en savait trop" (sur les ventes de passeports par Malte contre 1 M$ qui rapportaient des retro-commissions au ministre de l'énergie & au cabinet du PM)
[extrait vidéo] "Projet Daphne" : peu avant de mourir, la journaliste maltaise révélait les sociétés offshore d'un ministre et d'un proche du Premier ministre
[Complément d'enquête - France TV] Pierre & Vacances : la saga (le fondateur s'est enrichi parce que ses logements de vacances étaient défiscalisés par l'Etat français)
YouTube diffuse des annonces sur des chaînes extrémistes
Sony : IA dans les appareils photo
[Honor 10] Comment l'IA améliore vos photos grâce à la segmentation sémantique d'image ?
Netflix pourrait augmenter ses tarifs prochainement
Frédéric Bianchi journaliste à bfmbusiness.com et Gonzague Dambricourt blogueur et consultant high-tech. Retrouvez la version audio de DQJMM
Le succès de Netflix ne se dément pas : 3,5 millions d'abonnés en France, toujours plus de contenus produits et sans doute bientôt une hausse des tarifs d'abonnement.
Amazon Echo repoussé en France au 23 mai, pourquoi ? Quelle est la stratégie de Google, Apple, Amazon et Orange dans les assistants vocaux ?
Utilisation des données personnelles, fake news...pourquoi les récents déboires de Facebook n'intéressent pas les utilisateurs qui continuent à utiliser le réseau social ?
La TNT UHD 4K diffusée d'ici 2020 en France ?
La TNT qui fête ses 13 ans cette année va-t-elle bientôt évoluer vers la 4K ? Pourra-t-on regarder gratuitement des programmes UHD avec sa simple antenne sur le toit ? On fait le point avec Victor Jachimovicz, ancien directeur des labos Fnac.
According to this Samsung help page, when you can't send a message to one particular contact it is a service outage. Theres also a number of good suggestions there that could solve your problem.
Apart from those suggestions, also check in the settings that either numbers haven't accidentally been added to a spam filter.
Alternatively you could try use another messages app like Android Messages or Textra. But make sure that your phone sets it as the default messaging app.
Hopefully this helps! :)
This is a modified version of a list I've made for myself in preparation to go back to an Android phone (had a Nexus 5 for a year, and then the iPhone 6 for a year... moving to a Moto X Pure/Style next).
Social
- Messages/SMS: built-in app or Google Messages or TextSecure or QKSMS or Textra or Hangouts
- Snapchat
- Twitter: Fenix or Falcon Pro (official app isn't as good)
Reading
Media
- Podcasts: Pocket Casts
- Music ID: SoundHound or Shazam
- YouTube
- Pandora
- Spotify
- Twitch
- Video player: MX Player
- Music player: Shuttle+
Photos
- Camera: built-in app or Google Camera
- Photo library: built-in app or Google Photos or QuickPic
- Photo editor: Snapseed and VSCO Cam and Adobe Photoshop Express
Productivity
- Email: Inbox or Gmail or Mailbox
- Todo/GTD: TickTick or Todoist or Wunderlist or Any.do or Google Keep or GTasks
- Calendar: Google Calendar or Sunrise
Utilities
- Package delivery tracker: AfterShip
- Pushbullet
- Speedtest
- Calculator: built-in app or CyanogenMod Calculator or Calculator++
- Weather: Arcus or Weather Timeline
- Automation: Tasker or Automate
- Phone locator/anti-theft: Android Device Manager and Cerberus
- Google Maps
- Alarm clock: built-in app or Sleep Cycle or Sleep as Android
- Web browser: Chrome
Reference
Documents
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- File browser: Solid Explorer
- Picture annotations: Skitch
- Document scanner: Genius Scan
Money
Games
- Hearthstone
- Time Surfer
- Super Hexagon
- Bloons TD 5
- Subway Surfer
- Riptide GP2
- Voxel Rush
- Monument Valley
- Fruit Ninja
- Leo's Fortune
- Spaceteam
- DraStic
- My Boy!
- Kingdom Rush Frontiers
- Knights of Pen & Paper
System (mostly root)
- App backup: Titanium Backup
- SD Maid
- Battery saving: Greenify
- Better audio: ViPER4Android
- Ad blocker: AdAway
- F.lux alternative: CF.lumen
Customization
Keyboards
Other
- Ebooks: Moon+ Reader Pro
- Unobtrusive web browser: Flynx or Link Bubble
- Remote control your phone: AirDroid
- Free Google Play credit: Google Opinion Rewards
- Torrenting: Flud
- Download manager: Loader Droid
Okay here's what I use and its super smooth. I absolutely love messenger from Google. Works 100% better than hangouts. I use quickpic for photos. And to replace the camera and make use of the camera2 API with manual controls and raw photos snap camera.
Snap camera is paid and worth it, the rest are free :)
Messenger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Quickpic: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder
Snap camera HDR: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
Also, with the way Google handles their apps, you'll most likely want 3rd party apps for almost everything else as well. If you have any other app needs just ask away.
Are the APN settings on the phone right? Has he tried using a different texting app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.talk&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra&hl=en
The app is messenger by google link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
The Google Text Message app has a built in spam filter.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
it's the messages app, nothing to do with lg
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
if you look at the screenshots it's a "feature" of the app
Not hangouts, it's Google Messenger. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I use Google Messenger.
For folks like me who are too lazy to read through the article to learn about the apps:
Edit: Forgot markdown for a second. I'll be alright.
Then what is this here? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try Google Messages. It can block spam messages.
I don't know if this works, but worth a shot:
Download Google Messages
If the message you're seeing here shows up in the messages list like a text would, try blocking that number. For reference, a flash flood warning shows up for me like this, and when I originally received it it was a popup like yours but without the reply line.
- Open the conversation.
- Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Tap details.
- Tap Block & report spam
- Optional uncheck Report spam in the popup
- Tap OK in the popup
Google's SMS messaging app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
​
>RCS requires multiple components of the telecom industry to work together. Specifically, wireless carriers, phone manufacturers, the Android OS, and messaging apps.
​
>Currently, Sprint and US Cellular are the only two major wireless carriers to fully support Universal Profile.
​
>To reiterate, any device running Android 6.0 or higher with Play Services installed can use RCS Universal Profile with a compatible app like Android Messages(provided your carrier supports it, of course). That said, there are currently eleven OEMs which support RCS Universal Profile messaging natively, typically by preinstalling Android Messages onto their devices.
1) Is your phone new? Did you have an iPhone previously? iMessage could be the culprit. Disable iMessage on the prior Apple device.
2) Try a different sms/MMS app, like Google's stock SMS app in the play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
3) Toggle the wifi calling feature in Settings > Connections > More Connection Settings > WiFi Calling to off or on (the opposite of the current setting) and retry.
4) Samsung stock texting app has SMS settings for sending and recieving. Ensure they are good.
5) Is this a tmobile purchased phone? If not, be sure your APN settings are correct. https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-28990#steps1
6) Attempt to send the group SMS with the phone in Safe Mode. https://youtu.be/1QCvM4U2yWI
I've only seen a new SIM successfully fix this issue once. Let's get as far as we can before going that route.
Sorry its now called Android Messages...
Sill a google made project just stupid name...
Yep. Just search "Android messages" on the play store if that link doesn't work for you. Should be the first one.
messages not hangouts. I know... Google makes too many messaging apps
Depends on the type of notes, for a quick jot down or shopping list, Keep . for more of a taking notes in class type of notes, Evernote.
I use the official Twitter app, gave up on 3rd party apps for most social media after FB kept tweaking their code to break them.
I guess it really depends on what email service you use. Both Gmail and Inbox are good for people using Gmail as their client.
I don't really do podcasts...
Different icon, but I assume it's this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_GB
Messenger.. enough said.
You're probably using Samsung's 'Messages' apps while OP is using Google's 'Messenger' app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Switching to google Messenger fixed my MMS problems.
No. I mean Googles Messenger app
if you use the Google messenger app, there is an option for that https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You will need to download another message app like google Messages
The android/Google sms, mms, and rcs messages app called "Messages" included in Android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
No problem, I've always used the Google Messages app. It's worked well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Hey, still need help? I joined the beta and was able to fixed the same issue
Here's a link to the messages app
Ohhh now i see your issue, the ones on Amazon you'll get random model variants(sometimes they lie what variant), that dont really play nice with each other. sometimes even some from other countries vs getting it from your carrier where you'll get the same exact version.
Since you two might actually have different variants, for you & your husband just use Messages by Google as your default & Just check of "chat features" are enabled in the settings, see if its "Status: connected"
If it won't activate, because it might be an non-american variant. update carrier services
For texting videos to iPhones, the google photos, is probably the best way.
Also if you're near other galaxy phones just use quick share (its like air drop) as long as their phone visibility is on.
Niloc0,
There are 2 major things that need to be addressed with your phone/line.
1)You need to uninstall or disable the FreedomPop Messaging app. It won't work anyway, since the number is no longer with (old school) FreedomPop, and it hijacks the native phone dialer and prevents it from working.
Ting has a nice page on how to disable or remove the FP Messaging app here (click on Stock Dialer and Messaging App):
https://help.ting.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026496273-Making-calls-and-sending-text-messages
If your phone was purchased from FreedomPop, it may have custom software that removed the native messaging app. If yours doesn't have one after removing the FreedomPop app, download one from the Google Play Store. This is the default one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
(oh, re-reading, I see you mention trying the native messaging app, so it sounds like you're ok there.)
After doing this, restart your phone, and see if you can make a call. If you can, you're probably good, and no need to go further. If you still can't place a call, then--
2) Has your phone # and device actually ported to Red Pocket? The first step might be to ask Red Pocket via Chat, and email Ting at [email protected] or via chat or phone call. (You'll probably need to provide the email address you used with the old FreedomPop account, and your phone #. Ting will be good about helping with this even if you don't want to stay with them.)
There are some possible issues here, but the first step is just to confirm if the number has already ported. If not, ask if they can see an error message, and share it here.
Messages (along with Message for web of course)
Plus précisément ça marche avec cette application
No idea about the ADB stuff.
But a couple of options:
- Just basic messaging: if you use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging on your phone, you can go to https://messages.android.com/ on a PC browser to send/receive SMSes
- If you want more features like the gallery stuff: https://www.airdroid.com/
Alright. Download Google's own messages app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It conforms to material design standards and is really nice to use. From there, if you get any messages from them, you've got their number, from there you should be able to just hold down on their contact from the main menu, and click on the block icon. They will not be able to message you at all. Hope this helps.
Remember because this is an android phone you can change and replace the texting app with one that DOES have the features you want.
A good alternative is the google text message app (Link)
Get messages (by Google) on the play store, it's a much better SMS app then the built in one, and yes you can attach multiple pictures Edit: Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I should note that I explicitly called out RCS because it can be enabled in Android's Messages app (as long as your carrier supports it), and acts like any other instant messaging app (with much larger file sizes for photo sharing).
I use Messages.
I assume you have already deactivated iMessage seeing as you're coming from an iPhone? You're also not restricted to the stock messaging app on Android; you can simply download another one. Does it persist if you use another messaging app like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging for example?
Sorry I could not be of further help. I don't use the stock messaging app and haven't for years on my Android devices. I use a combination Pulse and an iMessage client (to please the Apple people), on my Androids so I don't experience things like that.
You want to move to a SAMSUNG. That makes EVERYTHING so much easier. Samsungs come with a very powerful app called smart switch. Now Smart switch will take care of your contacts, messages, calendar, notes, call logs, photos, videos and other documents. Here's a video demonstrating the easy transfer.
Although smart switch would solve almost all the problems of new android converts, I understand that you want cross platform sync.
So for notes I recommend you give google keep a try. Over the weekend or holidays, move over all your notes to google keep using their powerful web app or the iOS app. You can then access all your notes seamlessly on all your apple or android devices. For reminders you could try tick tick, they have a MacOS, iOS and android app which synchronizes reminders and tasks without a hitch. For iCal I recommend exporting your entire calendar and importing it into google calendar. You can then stop iCloud calendar sync and instead add your google account to your apple devices. The transition should be simple and you don't even have to download a new calendar app.
After you import your messages using smart switch just download the Android Messages app. it will allow you to text from any web browser.
Unfortunately there's no alternative to facetime other than Google Duo, but it would be a hassle to get all your friends and family to switch. Further, I doubt they have a desktop client. Maybe skype idk.......
On android you can just download the apple music app and get access to your entire library.
Good luck!
Not on Messages unfortunately.
RCS would work as long as one switches (defaults) the messaging application to Android Messages & once that app prompts to enable Chat Features.
If you have it enabled on another device already, it should be instantly enabled, once Android Messages is installed.
Google's own Messages app. It's available on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Weird, I have one for Messages (txt msg app), one for Messenger (because I saved a picture from a Facebook chat), and one for WhatsApp. Are you looking under More Albums?
Also check your settings in your app for messages and see if there's something shout pictures and saving them there :)
Edit: I couldn't find anything in the settings for standard app, but I'm not using the standard txt msg app. Try Google Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging), make it default message app and get someone to send you a picture text, and see if that helps. If not, I'm out of ideas.
There is an app on the play store by Google called Messages. That is the app if anyone is interested. :)
Edit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Apparently it's just called Messages now, it's still by Google. Here's the link to get to it just so you can be sure. If you do have the right one, then there should be a Messages for web option in the 3-dot menu.
You can use the messages app which is developed by google. I guess its safe enough i suppose.
You can download it from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you are talking about google messages then group MMS vs mass SMS is a toggle in the settings.
I like to use Android Messages over default messeging app. It syncs with the web version as well at https://messages.android.com/.
Get the Gcam camera app port with night mode, it takes better panoramas and night shots than default camera app. Also it can make the 360 photosphere shots.
And Youtube Vanced for ad-less youtubing.
Other than those, just install the usual apps you need.
IF you get ANDROID MESSAGE app, you can do that now.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
free
it has webview
type on pc too for messaging.
I have a OnePlus 6 and yeah, this isn't Android Messages
This is the default texting app that comes with the phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Link to Android Messages (I thought it was called google messages).
Try using the Google messenger app HERE
If that also does't give you notification sounds then maybe try clear cache, or doing a factory reset?
Wow, I'm surprised that you actually use a Nexus phone tho (or is it a Moto? basing it off the screenshot here) and know about Project Fi. Usually it's only the techies like me that know about both.
Anyways, I believe that before you switch to Android Messages, you have to disable Project Fi with Hangouts. This might have been why you weren't getting messages before without Hangouts. Basically you have to "uncheck" the box in Hangouts settings. Here's an snip of the instructions.
I am talking about this app specifically - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Don't think this is part of the gms or default sms app on android.
Also don't part of being gms would mean that every gms certified phone would have to have certain Google apps pre-installed? With that being the case don't think any of the Xiaomi or oneplus phones in India come with the aosp messaging or the app I linked above.
For dem som allerede har skiftet stock SMS app'en ud, så er det ikke et problem - det lader til at kun være noget der påvirker Samsungs egen-udviklede SMS app.
Hvis man ikke lige er klar over det og man sidder med en Samsung S9 (eller S7/S8 med Oreo), så vil jeg anbefale man straks får skiftet SMS app'en ud. Noget nær det tætteste man kommer på non-bloatware må være Google's egen Android Messages og hvis man gerne vil kunne udnytte både SMS og mulig krypteret P2P kommunikation, kan Signal også gå ind og overtage SMS kommunikationen (og således vælge den krypterede tjeneste i stedet mellem to Signal brugere). Sidstnævne kan varmt anbefales.
I've done some reading on RCS and it seems that there needs to be the RCS compatible app, like Android Messages (not expected to work on Apple anytime soon unless you use a 3rd party app like google voice/chat), and then the carrier to support it, and the person at the other end with an RCS compatible app.
Regarding TMobile (which Mint uses their towers), they said "second quarter 2018", and another mentioned said June 2018.
Since Mint uses their towers, once the TMo system is up and running, it should be automatic as long as you're using Android Messages (and not the default "Messeging" app or carrier installed app). I can understand technical stuff but the messages vs messaging app names had me confused for a few minutes... but only a few. Thus why I am linking it here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
The only potential downside I see is since RCS uses the data stream instead of cellular signal, this wouldn't go against your text numbers, but would use more data, especially with attachments/pictures. So those with the lower data plans may need to step up to the next higher data plan.
Also what app is that? There are some great apps for messaging out there, for SMS specifically I would suggest Android Messages which had rcs support and just looks great as well.
Also maybe an icon pack as well! Just a suggestion to spice up the home screen a bit! Nova Launcher is a great plug and play option with tons of customization as well. If anybody is interested and has questions feel free to ask.
If you're using the Android Messages app from the play store (and it's up to date), then you should already have access to it. Check your settings and enable chat features under advanced settings in the app. Although it only works with other Sprint phones that have enabled it or RCS carriers. The best part is pictures are transferred at a much higher resolution then MMS. Source: 2 Nexus 5x had it for over a year at least.
The OnePlus Messaging app does not place nice with MMS group messages. I use the google messages app instead (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) but most other 3rd party SMS/MMS apps will work too.
Thank you for your post!
Your SMS app is Android Messages by Google? Or another app? Downloadable on the Playstore?
I'll see all your stuff about watch faces, I don't know which app to choose yet, but I think I gonna give another chance to WatchMaker!
Estava olhando aqui no Android e ao que parece o aplicativo de mensagens do Google funciona do mesmo modo como o iMessage (fui escrever um SMS e ele deu a opção de grupos e multimídia).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=pt
Android Messages is the default SMS/MMS app.
Keep in mind that's not not an all encompassing 'messaging' app like iMessage, that is what makes you a 'green bubble' as an Android user.
iMessage is deceptive in the way it's presented in that it's a seamless amalgamation of SMS/MMS/ and web based messaging. That web based messaging is kept within the Apple walled-garden.
As of now, there is not universal solution that will make everyone a 'blue bubble'.
The Android equivalent, or rather, agnostic to Apple equivalents to iMessage are Facebook Messenger, Instagram Messenger, or WhatApp.
In coming years, the RCS system will likely become more universal, as more carriers pick it up, and put pressure on Apple to open the doors to that walled garden and allow for a universal protocol for messaging that moves away from SMS/MMS, which is outdated right now.
If you're worried about being 'left out' of iMessage and you haven't transitioned to Android yet, but are thinking about it...then just make yourself available only on alternatives. Don't answer people on iMessage. That is exactly what I did in months before switching. In the weeks before I did, I turned off iMessage in my iPhone which made me a 'green bubble'.
Hope that clarifies your question for you!
Maybe try Google's app which does allow for custom notification tones for SMS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Mods can we rename this thread "Tech support for tenebralupo"?
If you're wondering if you should switch, you should probably switch.
Have you had a look at Google's actual Messages app? I don't think it ships stock on any phones except Nexus/Pixel, but it's available to any Android phone for free through Google Play. It's pretty feature-light, but I find it to be perfectly usable. Of course, this being Android, you're free to choose from hundreds of available options to find what you like.
Haven't used Bixby (I'm very anti-Samsung and pro-Google, but that's just me), but Google Assistant is great.
Android Wear 2.0 was a big step forward. Supports standalone apps like Apple Watch does. LG's line is pretty decent and hits all the pricepoints. I have a Moto 360 2nd gen. It's dated but still works fairly well. I recommend something a little newer if you can get it. (Also, nice thing about Android Wear vs Samsung Gear, it's compatible with everything, even Samsung phones and even iPhones!)
Just use Android messages with gboard.
They are both from Google and you will have what you want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
iMessage is Apple's proprietary software, you can't make "an Android version" of it.
There isn't really a complete alternative, in a couple of years Android Messages might "the" alternative messaging app once RCS (next generation SMS replacement) is more supported. RCS will not be compatible with iMessage (unless Apple implements RCS too), but it will work the same way so that user doesn't have to care about whether the messages are sent as RCS or SMS messages (you know iMessage only sends "iMessages" if the other user has iMessage? otherwise it sends SMS).
Currently messaging on Android is fragmented into multiple difference apps/services, popularity often depends on continent (Facebook Messenger, Allo, Whatsapp in Europe, WeChat in Asia). Use whatever your friends use and if they only use iMessage, you're going to have to stick to SMS messaging with them.
I use the Google Messages app. You can exclude SMS by contact.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Have not used Textra, but I can confirm I don't have any freezing issues with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I'm pretty sure Google calendar like any other Google app is available on all devices thought most ship their own. By sms you mean messenger? I'm pretty sure that's the same too
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Updated 3 days ago and supports any device 4.4 and up.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts
Updated 2 weeks ago and supports lollipop and up.
Phone was the only one that seems to be locked to Google play edition devices (there's quite a few of them). It might have to do with them being carrier unlocked and GSM based.
I use Chomp SMS. I simply tap the text notification on my watch and then type a reply. It doesn't allow for templates for quick replies on the watch, if that is what you are looking for, however. Have you tried Android messages? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I thought when Google dropped support for SMS in hangouts that they were going to bring it to allo, but sadly not. Instead, dev time has gone to android messages.
I'm sure there's either a technical or business decision that's stopping them from introducing SMS support, but sadly, we on the outside are left in the dark as to what it is.
You can block a sender if you use the Android messages app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Is the included one Android Messages? If not, try it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If not try Textra - not sure how light weight it is, but it's my favorite by far.
I use Messages.
The problem with WhatsApp or Facebook or any other third-party system is that you have to get an account, and the person you're trying to talk to also has to have an account. SMS will work with anyone.
I have Moto G5 Plus too. The SMS app they use is actually the Android Messages app by Google.
I couldn't get MMS to work right for an hour or two after activating, but then started working fine with the settings Mint Sim says to use. I don't think you should have had to install another SMS app.
Are they using iOS and where you previously using it? If so it might be iMessage causing the issue.
Anyway, something seems wrong with MMS. I suggest you use the Android Messages app instead of the shitty Samsung one.
Which messages app did you try? To be clear, I was testing it with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
If you are using the same Messages app, then it should be like I showed in the screenshots in the detailed instructions.
I have a theory here--when you're both on the same carrier and device, it's very possible you are automatically using RCS intead of SMS without knowing it. Sometimes this is called "Advanced Messaging".
RCS is the upcoming replacement for SMS but it is not standardized and not part of Android so we are not able to sync it yet. Here's a couple of options for how to get around this:
1) Find and disable "Advanced messaging" / RCS in your SMS app (there is usually a setting)
2) Switch to using Google's SMS app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en (You can try it and switch back at any time without doing any harm)
Hope this helps!
Hmmm. I dunno what else could solve that. Have you tried out Android Messages from Google? It's nice. Hey, try it out and see if the messages show up there. If not, there may be a bug with your device, not Textra. I'd say hold on to Textra and try out Google's app first. Could just be a weird bug. I admit, the default sms app is terrible. Wish it could at least be disabled instead of just swapped over. I apologize if I haven't been much help. Just thought I'd chime in and see what we could accomplish.
Install this which is the SMS app from Google. It can block.
I was in a similar situation back in 2013. My reasons were a bit different; I was a long time jailbreaker and I was getting fed up with the cat-and-mouse game between jailbreak devs and Apple. (On that note, one of the best things about Google/Android IMO is their acceptance of rooting (the Android equivalent of jailbreaking). On a Nexus or Pixel device, rooting is as simple as running a few commands in command line and installing SuperSU, and Google intentionally makes this process simple.)
I used a Galaxy S4 for a few weeks, but quickly found it to be almost as limiting/difficult as iOS, and personally I find Samsung's UI to be ugly and their extra features are usually buggy or not very useful. I highly recommend going with a device that runs something close to stock Android. (To clarify, Google releases Android as open source software, and hardware vendors are free to modify that software as they see fit. Samsung modifies it possibly more than any other, while companies like Motorola ship an OS that's extremely close to Google's stock Android.)
Personally I would recommend a Nexus or Pixel device. Much like the iPhone, the Nexus/Pixel line benefit from running software written by the same company that designed the hardware. As Apple likes to say, "It just works".
Back in 2013, the switch was a lot more painful than it is now. If you buy a Nexus/Pixel today, when you first turn it on, one of the first questions it will ask you is if you'd like to set the phone up as a new device or restore from an old Android or iOS device. I don't have any iOS devices left to test with, but knowing Google, I imagine choosing to restore from an iPhone probably works as well as could be expected. Someone with the ability to actually test this feature can probably give you some more specific feedback about what it actually does and how well.
Also, as a sidenote to my previous mention of jailbreaking/rooting, it should be noted that an unrooted Android phone is capable of doing most of the things that jailbreakers jailbreak to do. For example, there is a setting in Android to "allow installation of apps from unknown sources" which allows users to install an app from anywhere, not just the Play Store. This means that, even if Google suddenly became as strict as Apple about what App Store apps can do, users can still install anything they want by downloading it manually. In fact, there are even alternate app stores for Android, such as F-Droid, which is composed entirely of free and open-source apps. Any Android user can install F-Droid (by downloading its .apk installer file from the F-Droid site) and then F-Droid will keep itself and any apps installed through it up to date, all without rooting.
Other examples of things Android can do sans-root but require jailbreaking on iOS include using a file browser, using custom launchers/themes, and setting default apps. That last one is a huge deal. On iOS, if you want to install Google Chrome, you can certainly do so, but URLs from other apps will still open in Safari regardless. On Android, I can install Firefox or Opera or any browser I want, then set that as the default browser, and the OS will us it to open URLs automatically. Same is true for SMS (don't like your phone's stock SMS app? You can use Google's instead, or Hangouts (which does SMS integration), or a third party SMS app like Handcent, Navigation (how great would it be to ditch Apple Maps on iOS and use Google Maps or Waze automatically?), Calendar, Clock (you can even set default Timer and Alarm apps separately), etc.
The only things I miss about iOS are things that Apple intentionally keeps from me. I still use (and love) a Mac, but none of Apple's integrations with iOS are of any use to me. Can't use iMessage because it'll fuck up SMS conversations and there's no Android app. Can't use FaceTime because, again, there's no Android app (even though Apple promised FaceTime would be an "open industry standard"). For both of these examples, Android has great alternatives (Hangouts, Duo), AND those alternatives are available on iOS, but most iOS users don't use them.
Even back in 2013, the switching cost was well worth it. I will NEVER go back to iOS.
Messages from Google. It's like IM but SMS also. Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try android messages. Made by Google. It's what I use and I like the way it works and has a nice layout for everything. Worth checking out
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google's own texting app is probably the best. Very robust, clean looking, and handles those tasks perfectly. The Samsung texting app has always been ugly and janky in my experience.
No, Google's Messenger app which is literally the dumbest name I can think of for an SMS/MMS application. +1 Google.
Try using Google Messenger as your default SMS app. I've never had any issues with notifications on it.
You might be looking for this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you're using Android, use the official google messenger app for texts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I would use that one besides whatever came with your phone, as google updates it with security improvements and new features etc.
Plus its the only text app going forward on new android phones.
Options wise there are lots of apps to pick from (more beyond these available on the play store)
- Messenger (formerly Hangouts) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging - is the google default option but it lacks options to tweak it
- Textra - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra - My current favourite, offers a good level of custom options and can be modded with a pure black theme for the benefits to the AMOLED screen and battery life that brings.
- Chomp - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p1.chompsms - it's a little more involved than hangouts but less so than Textra
- Handcent - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.app.nextsms - insane levels of options to make it how you want but I find it a little heavy on system resources when you start to have 10k+ messages on the phone. Still I used it for several years and it's not that bad an option if you like to have lots of options and tweaks.
Sounds about right, Samsung doesn't ship the stock Android messenger app, they include their TouchWiz monstrosity. This is Google's.
Are you looking at "Messenger" the built in SMS app for Android? Facebook's "Messenger" is a totally different app that sends facebook messages, not SMS, and should be deletable like anything else off the app store.
Never really thought about it before but it's strange they let them both be named the same...
For the SMS app I prefer to use Messenger by Google ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging ).
No, but you can always install Google Messenger and Google Dialer if you like them more.
Google Messenger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google Dialer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
Try Google's Messenger for a few days and see what the results are. Not saying you have to ultimately stick with that particular app, but it's a good place to start troubleshooting. If you have the same issue on Google Messenger, you can go back to the app you are using currently and continue looking for other solutions.
Google Messenger on the Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Also, I know you said you have never been on iPhone, but have you ever had any Apple device (e.g. iPad) that would have used iMessage?
I use Messenger by Google. From what I can see all the permissions are completely justified based on what you can do from within the app.
Google Messenger does this for me, for a period, usually enough to send it for me. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Me llegaron varios de esos, todos de Mendoza.
Los bloqueo con google messenger pero cambian de numero cada vez, aca un ejemplo
Tambien me estuvo llamando un numero de Rosario (341 6400001) varias veces al dia y atiende un contestador.
edit: link
Messenger.. enough said.
So apparently it isn't the default. But I'm quite certain that it is already fragmented to this degree. 'Messages' is a samsung app, Messenger is the default android one
Yes, it looks like they have some API information here. I haven't read through it all, but it looks interesting.
And yes, those definitely sound like the 3 components. I would imagine that the hardest part would be building the actual API.
As of right now, I use google messenger for texting, and PushBullet is able to send and receive messages using this (apparently it also works with several other texting apps).
You can download it on the play store now to try it out if you're curious.
I actually really like it, particularly how it handles custom contact coloring in group messages.
Edit because I forgot to directly answer your question: absolutely it's better. At least in my opinion. I prefer its aesthetic.
> rather just use the basic messaging app
Google's Messenger is basic and will get the job done. but if you'll insist on using Samsung's default, I don't know what to do with it
Messenger being Google Messenger? I just switched back to my stock app, which is titled simply "Messag_ing_"
Googles texting app Messenger works great.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
i mean googles messenger btw, not the android messaging app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Change your messaging app - 'Messenger' by Google is working very nicely for me, and treats long messages exactly as you described.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Hangouts has been known to not play nice with group messaging. Google actually recommends switching to another SMS application like Messenger.
Any idea if it is MMS you aren't receiving? (Group messages/picture messages.)
If so, your APN settings may be wrong.
If SMS aren't coming through maybe try another messaging app like Google Messenger if you are on Android.
If that doesn't help do a factory reset.
If you need help changing your APN settings let me know if you are on iOS/Android and I'll see what I can do.
How does this new version compare to Google Messenger? I find that it's much better for texting (SMS and MMS) than Hangouts, which is strange because Google seems to be pushing Hangouts as the universal communications app for Android.
Well, just tried it again and now it doesn't. Great... Google Messenger (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) works fine though, and it's much prettier than the stock messaging app.
I like the design of it. So far it's been nice to me. :)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Check it out for yourself.
This definitely isn't something we're doing. It's either an S6 Active issue or something with your default SMS app.
I suggest installing a different SMS app and set it as your default to see if that changes anything (I suggest Google Messenger).
I also use Google Messenger and I love it. It is very similar to Hangouts, but a lot simpler. Give it a try!
I've been using Google Messenger for a while now and haven't had as many issues as with Hangouts or the stock messaging app.
Sorry I should have clarified. Like Messages (the stock texting app) vs Google's Messenger. Or the stock Calendar app vs the Google Calendar app.
This is specifically that one I'm referring to, though it's just an example of the comparison I'm looking for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Try using Google's Messaging app. It might work better for you with this. That's the one I use and it works better with things like Google Now. Link
The Messenger app (that replaces the 'messaging' app).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Oh, I assume you are talking about the default LG texting app the phone comes with? That thing is awful. Use the google one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I use "Messenger" app that is developed by Google. It's simple and has material design.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Not the Google Hangouts App. I'm aware that there's a Hangouts app and I would not like to use that app.
This is the Messenger.
Nope, it's a Google app.
You can download Messenger from the play store; which is Google's SMS app.
Or you can download recompiled versions of the AOSP app from the play store also:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softcoil.mms
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.slvn.mms
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.mms.com.android.mms
Edit: Someone uploaded the original AOSP apk which might work here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47147720&postcount=23
What's wrong with Textra? I've used both Textra and Google Messenger, but Textra kind of suits me better. I really love the swipe gestures.
If ads are what bothers you, there's 2 options: either upgrade to Pro for under $2 or install AdAway if you're rooted. I enjoy my free version without ads!
Anyways, I'd definitely recommend you check out the Google Messenger, it's pretty good. It has the popup for quick reply and also offers somewhat good customization.
I've been using the Google Messenger app for a couple months now and love it. Simplistic and easy to use.
It's actually been out for a while here, and it's pretty good. Lightweight, good design, and does exactly what it says.
I really like the google messenger app. Or hangouts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
That would VERY often happen to me with 4.4.2, as well. I've since moved to Google Messenger and have not looked back.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Nope, he's talking about this Google Messenger. It's in the Play store, just download it and use it for messeging.
For texting apps, the best ones are Google Messenger, QKSMS, and Textra.
Best launchers are Apex Launcher, Google Now Launcher, and Nova Launcher.
For photo editors, I use Snapseed, but you might want more than that.
For free games, Crossy Road, Flow Free, and Piano Tiles are really fun. For paid games, I like Leo's Fortune, Monument Valley, and rymdkapsel the best.
As for some great all-around utility apps, I made a list of some of the best down below.
- Cerberus (anti-theft)
- Deliveries Package Tracker
- FeedlyReader (RSS reader and news)
- Fenix (Twitter client)
- GTasks (to-do list app)
- Google Keep (notes app)
- Mint (financial management app)
- Pocket (save articles for offline reading)
- Pushbullet (syncs notifications between phone and computer as well as allowing more news based on channels)
- Reddit News
- Simplenote (another solid note app)
- Weather Timeline (my favorite weather app)
I really agree. These look horrible right now. However it is only really a problem for me with the Phone app, since that's the only one that can't be fully replaced. The SMS can be fully-replaced by just downloading another app and setting it as the default SMS app in settings, there are plenty of great SMS apps (currently I'm using Google's own Messenger). The Clock app can also technically be replaced with downloading the AOSP Clock app's APK or just Timely, however I have a perhaps irrational fear that one of these days the Alarm won't wake me up in the morning... so I always use Sony's Clock too just in case (anyway I know we should do this).
With the phone app, well actually the dialer itself can be replaced (currently I'm using ExDialer) but the phone interface you see when taking a call is not changed and remains the ugly gingerbready style. I really like the stock Lollipop dialer too so hope we might be able to use that without having to resort to installing via rooting-workarounds (that too perhaps irrationally scare me into thinking the dialer suddenly won't work in an emergency).
Regardless of the alternatives it would be really nice if the Phone, SMS and Clock apps that come with Xperia Lollipop will already look good (perhaps with the design that apps like Walkman, Album and Movies have - it's an already great design Sony has - why not use it for the other system apps too?).
EDIT: Linked Facebook's messenger instead of Google's... it's not my fault they are named the same!
Are you using the Google Messages app? I.e., this app?
It definitely should have the settings to sync messages over the web. More detailed instructions are here (you want to use Option 2, with chat features off).
It has always worked for me, although I put my Fi SIM card in the Light Phone, not sure about forwarding. MMS does not work with Fi, FYI.
I am just using the standard messaging app btw
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
you can't just say that about "Android phones". there are many different android phones that use different apps as default for sending SMS. u should specify which app you're referring to? Google's Messages
It doesn't seem like anyone has fully answered your question yet.
No SMS message is ever secure.
The Signal app itself currently supports two types of messaging, SMS and Signal, and will not be able to send SMS messages in the future. At that point, you will only be able to send messages to other people that are also using the Signal app on their device. This change ensures that all messages sent from one Signal user to another are all secure. That just means that the Signal app itself is not going to support multiple types of messaging anymore and is just going to focus on messaging that is secure, so that there is no confusion over the security of messages sent through the Signal app.
SMS is supported by all phones (including iPhone), with or without Signal, and your phone should already have an app that can send these. As stated above, they will not be secure messages. Look for an app on your phone called Messages or something similar to this. If you are having trouble finding the app, I would recommend the Google Messages app from the Play Store. There are other apps that have SMS support as well, but this app works very well and also provides support of a newer messaging type called RCS that will hopefully be more widely used in the future.
You're right. This seems to be a version of Google Messages app modified by Samsung.
This is how the app looks.
This is the version info of the app.
App info > Open in Play store takes me to this Google Messages page in Play Store.
If your phone has Google apps (then likely Messages. The reason for this is that if the other user also has that app (quite likely) then it will Signal-based E2EE over RCS.
Someone else posted something similar to your post. Anyways, your best bet is to filter out this stuff. Use Google Messages as a default sms app. It'll put all spam in a blocked folder. Also it'll ask you if something should be considered scam or not, or you can manually do it. I've had no spam or scam messages getting through for a while, of there are, it's very minimal na, and I can flag it as spam. Since you're using Android try it out. It looks very stock to the android default messaging app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Here's a link to it on the playstore. It should already be installed on your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Yes, Fi has a few unique features.
- If you have an Android phone with Google Messages, you can opt to log in to your Fi account to synchronize calls/texts/voicemail with Google's Messages portal. This means you can make/receive calls, check voicemail or send/receive texts from a computer, even if your phone is offline.
- This is different from the QR code pairing that you can do on any provider, which requires your phone to be online and which only supports texting. This is basically a remote control for the Messages app on your phone.
- Note that Fi's synchronize with web feature is incompatible with RCS ("Chat Features", "Enhanced Messaging", etc). That's because the former uses Fi's servers, whereas the latter sends messages via Jibe Mobile.
- If your phone supports "Network Switching" (which I think means DSDS, not sure) you get coverage through both T-Mobile and US Cellular. This is mainly pertinent in the midwest.
- Cheap or free international calling
- International roaming included with the Flexible and Unlimited Plus plans (same price as domestic).
- It is the only T-Mobile MVNO that gets "premium" data (QCI 6). Other MVNOs get QCI 7; see here. Here is a screenshot from Network Signal Guru running on a Sony Xperia 5 ii which I rooted.
OK, not to pile on another useless suggestion, but Google Messages seems to work well on my wife's S21+.
(Then again we all have Chat Features/RCS enabled, and it falls back to MMS/SMS only when communicating with others)
> My primary text messaging app is Facebook messenger.
You buried this lede. Stop that.
Use either Samsung's native message app, or better yet download Google Messages
You can install Google's Messages app and set that as the default SMS app (as on Pixel, Sony, ...).
Bonus: In this case you will also be able to use their Messages portal to send/receive messages.
its the original Google call and message icon
Your best bet would be to install and switch to Google Messages and enable RCS.
>If they wanted to they could release Google messages on the app store and it wouldn't be a problem.
You mean this Google Messages, the one available on the Play store?
There's only one made by Google LLC. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Not voice calls. You'll probably only be able to send low-data text-only messages over RCS messaging standard, using satellites instead of mobile towers. Android phones already use RCS for texting & sending photos/videos in the Messages app that comes with all new Android phones. You would very likely have to be outside to use it, but it could be a life saver after storms, when ground-based mobile towers often fail.
The best and easiest way is to use the https://messages.google.com/web/ website, since Google Fi supports carrier integration with the default text messaging app, Messages.
To enable it, you must first disable Rich Communication Services (RCS) Chat Features. You cannot use both carrier integration and RCS at the same time. Maybe this will change in the future, but right now, you just can't.
Open the Messages app on your phone, hit the three vertical dots in the top right corner, go to Settings, Chat features, turn off Enable chat features.
Go back to Settings, now go to Advanced, Google Fi settings, now sign in to your Google Fi account.
Once your account sync is complete, you can visit the the https://messages.google.com/web/ website from pretty much any browser, like your phone browser or desktop computer browser. Sign in with your Google Fi account, and now you can make and receive calls and send and receive texts (and picture/video messages).
You might try installing Google Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) in place of the Samsung Messages app, just for troubleshooting. Easy enough to revert back to the Samsung app if the Google app doesn't help.
We use the Google Messages app on our Galaxy S21 and Pixel 5a. Seems that my frequent SIM card swaps (just tinkering) between AT&T and Tello sometimes confuses it. I can get texting back by turning off "Chat" features (Googles implementation of RCS). Don't know if that's an issue in the Samsung Messages app.
If you're on Android try Google Messages as your default messaging app. The spam and block feature is pretty sweet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en&gl=US
A couple of tips:
- Enable Wi-Fi calling. That way you can send/receive calls and texts over a data connection, whether actual Wi-Fi or data provided by a second SIM.
- If you have an Android phone that didn't come with Google's Messages app (e.g., Samsung), install that and make it the default SMS app. Then, enable Chat Features (RCS). After this texts are intercepted by Jibe Mobile, and send/received by your phone over data (again, provided by your 2nd SIM).
- On your primary (AT&T) SIM, disable roaming. This way you won't accidentally fall back to that SIM if your other options are unavailable.
That said, AT&T's Day Pass isn't that expensive - it tops out at $100 per billing cycle for the first line (and $50 for additional lines used on overlapping days). For example, three lines roaming abroad would be max. $200 per billing cycle on AT&T, vs ~$900 on Verizon.
Tracfone uses RCS. You have to use the google messages app, and enable "chat features".
Not the stock sms app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&gl=US
Depending on the app you use, RCS does bypass carriers. Google's default messaging app (which you can install on any Android phone for SMS/RCS) runs RCS over the internet basically the same way that iMessage works.
They wanted to work with carriers and waited years for the carriers to get their act together, but finally had their "Fine, I'll do it myself." moment when the US carriers tried to repeat the same mistake they made with their Isis NFC payment app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Switch you and your coworker over to the Google produced Messages app. It won't compress the photos or videos and you won't even lose your current texts.
What phone do you have and what app are you using for messaging? You either have RCS disabled or are facing a limit using the stock texting app. To enable RCS see this post, but if you are using Samsung or Pixel's or another manufacturer's stock messaging app switch to using one that supports RCS and more than 10 recipients like Google's Messages, Groupme, or whatsapp.
try Google Messages simply - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Has anyone mentioned APN settings? I think APN settings are only used for Internet and MMS texts (not SMS texts) but who knows. APN settings are usually taken care of by the top three (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) but not always if you are using your own unlocked phone. And all MVNOs have their own APN (a Red Pocket T-Mobile line has different APN settings than a real T-Mobile customer). And APN settings change from time to time and I have seen them listed differently on different websites so always best to get them from your carrier Help, FAQ or customer service. And both the sender and recipient must have the proper APN settings. For example here is T-Mobile's page on it. T-Mobile APN settings
Other ideas already mentioned: iPhone users experiment with turning iMessage on or off Android users experiment with turning Chat on or off (this is in Google Messages not in the text message app that came with your phone)
Texting via the Google Messages portal is available for any carrier, you just need to have their Messages app installed and set as the default SMS app. (It's factory-installed on many Android phones like Pixel and Sony Xperia, though not Samsung). Follow the instructions for device pairing on the site. Essentially, the web portal sends and receives messages via your phone.
This app also supports RCS ("Chat Features", "Advanced Messaging").
Alternatively, if you are on Fi you can choose to "synchronize messages with the web". In this case you can send and receive texts, make and receive calls, and access your voicemail all on the site, similar to Google Voice, without needing your phone to be online.
How it works is that Google essentially intercepts all your communication on their servers, and your phone uses data to send/receive texts over the Internet. However, for this reason, Chat Features are not available when this option is enabled.
The app that came on my Cricket/Motorla phone was called messages but it wasn't actually Google Messages. If you go here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Does it ask you to update or download?
email ?
C'est bien connu qu'en entreprise, il n'y a pas besoin de discuter avec des tiers, ni même des collègues dans d'autres filiales ! ^/s
Sinon, avec un peu de chance, tente https://messages.google.com/web et le client Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging)
Use Google Messages (link), it has built in spam blocking and blocks most spam, email gateway or not.
It will be in the Settings within the Google Messages app. If your phone does not have this preinstalled (for instance, Samsung) then you can install it and choose to make this the default SMS app.
Ah! That's definitely a possibility. I wonder if you're using Samsung messages instead of Google (that's what's preloaded from T-Mobile)? Check to see if this is the app you're using for messaging. Also check to see if you can download and enable T-Mobile scam shield. I think we may be on to the solution!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.services.nameid
You don't need a new phone plan. You can text with any carrier's talk & text plan on a computer with Google Messages. If it's not on your phone, download it here and make it your default texting app when prompted.
Google is able to support such a feature only on Android, with their own Messages application as the default SMS application. (In fact, I'd venture to guess that since you know about this feature, you're using a non-Samsung Android phone, since Samsung has their own Phone and Messages apps preinstalled).
Sadly, no other carrier does similar things. There are alternatives to Google Voice (for instance, NumberBarn has their own app that can be used as a "calling account" within the default Phone app and also includes texting abilities - but like your GV number, a NumberBarn number is also considered VoIP and will not work with those same banks).
I am having the same problem as them. The are probably using the google brand messages app. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) Deleting the message does work, but it is a bandaid solution, since the next time someone sends a youtube link the problem will come back.
Install messages by Google and make it the default texting app in your Samsung phone. It has spam blocking built in. Enable it in the apps settings. Get it here> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Have you tried using the Google Messages app rather than the built-in Samsung one?
In my experience on non-Samsung devices that has some of its own dual-sim quirks, but it may work better for this. Note that if you're downloading MMS messages, it may force you to switch data SIMs as well, unfortunately.
That's the google messages app, you can download it on any android (if that's why you asked):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try installing a different SMS app (i.e., Google Messages) and see if your old messages appear there. If they do, make a backup before doing anything else. IIRC SMS messages are stored at an OS level - not app - by Android, wouldn't hurt to save anything important though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Do you know for a fact that those you are able to send group messages and images to receive them over MMS (as opposed to RCS)?
I was having messaging issues where I was able to send/receive attachments to/from some people but not others. Yesterday I dug into this a bit more, and found that it worked well for those that have "Chat Features" (RCS) enabled in the Google Messages app (Pixel, Sony, and also downloadable for Samsung), but not over MMS.
MMS downloads via a dedicated APN, different from your regular internet access. My phone does not have any way to edit APN settings on SuperLTE/Verizon (they are simply not shown), but I found that a network reset fixed the issue in my case. Settings → System → Reset Options → Reset network settings.
I had to setup WiFi and Bluetooth connections again, and also re-pair with the Messages web site. Once I reopened Messages I was prompted to again setup chat features. But immediately all recent attachments (those that hadn't expired) were downloaded.
Too little info to work with.
Went through as in sent message will still appear in the app, just not received by intended recipient?
All recipient? If not, may be a carrier issue and/or incompatibility with iPhone iMessage/RCS, etc. Happened before.
With Samsung Messages? Try Google Messages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
This is the default message app by Google you can block messages and also report spam. Install this and make this as your default messages app. Then you will be good to go
Get Google messages and use their Messages for web feature
Jos Android kyseessä, yksi vaihtoehto voisi olla Googlen Messages (löytyy "Messages" nimellä kun hakee sovelluskaupasta), mistä löytyy roskapostitoiminto. Ainakin minulla kaikki vastaavanlaiset tiedonkeräysviestit menevät suoraan roskapostifiltteriin eikä näy muiden tekstiviestien seassa kun sovelluksen normaalisti avaa (roskapostit luettavissa menun takaa löytyvän linkin takaa).
Sovelluksen asentaminen vaatii, että sen asetetaan oletus viestintäsovellukseksi. Taitaa pyytää ja ohjeistaa sen tekemisessä kun sovelluksen avaa ensimmäistä kertaa.
Tuosta kyllä tulee aina ilmoitus, että häirikköviesti (tai muu vastaava) on vastaanotettu, mutta uskoisin että sen ilmoituksen pystyy myös piilottamaan.
Viestin estämisestä en tiedä, mutta itselläni Googlen Messages (tekstiviestisovellus) osaa heittää kuvan spämmit omaan lokerikkoon automaattisesti. Tulee vain ilmoitus, että uusi mahdollinen spämmiviesti vastaanotettu.
Oisko nyt viisi samanlaista viestiä tullut.
>I was wondering if there is any app that lets you see the SMS messages on another phone over internet.
Not on another phone, but -
https://messages.google.com/web/
You need to have your phone connected to the internet and have Messages (by Google) set as your default SMS app for it to work.
To control your phone, you can try something like TeamViewer.
Call your network provider and ask for them to help. Usually it's 611.
If you have an Android, stop using whatever branded text message app is installed, and use the Google one. After about 5-10 minutes you can enable the Google features like auto spam text blocking and the texting features.
Here's a direct link to the Google store page: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You won't need to import anything, just set it as the default MMS app and accept the permissions. It will automatically import everything.
There is also a Google phone app that autoflags suspected spam calls, and keeps them from ringing at night.
If you have an iPhone, this is a feature. Enjoy the extra spam!
I don't use WhatsApp, but as long as you were using the Google messages app, those should be automatically backed up. Your new phone might be using something different, so get google messages from the app store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Using the built in messages app from Samsung? If so try using Google messages . It's So much better and cleared up my problems. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Don't use miui message app, use this instead https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en&gl=US
Google messages does. I got reactions to a text from an iOS user yesterday. You long press a message to react to it.
This one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
No it's an android thing. If it's to much of a hassle just do what the rest of the world does and use instant messaging apps like Signal which works on android and iPhone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You've got to download it and switch to it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If your using the default Android messages app, type your message and hold down on the send button. There will be the option to schedule a text.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If it's an Android phone the Google messages app now includes spam detection: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you are using the plain old Google Messages app , You can access your messages in realtime in your web browser
I faced similar issue & blamed network provider but in reality it was Third party message provider Textra. Try to use Messages as default application. Blame your network if the issue still persists.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging seems to do a decent job at filtering spam silently on my One Hyper FWIW.
Maybe try to switch to Google Messages? You're probably using the old built in messaging app, it likely doesn't have it. Google Messages also has a feature called Spam Protection that you can enable, which maybe be helpful for you.
You can get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Set it as the default to transfer all conversations to it, and then disable the stock messaging app on settings.
What happened is whatever phone she was using before was using Google Messages which supports RCS.
When she switched phones she didn't turn off RCS on the old phone before switching. So your phone still thinks it can message her using RCS.
Supposedly it will self-fix after a week.
You can force it to be fixed by downloading Google Messages on her new phone so it registers her new phone as RCS capable
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
inb4: paano yung Messenger.
Ito ang mga alternative messaging platform
Signal: signal.org/install
Viber or Telegram (mainly because madami dami na ding users dito sa Pilipinas)
Google Messages: (preinstalled on latest Android phone, no need pang mag-aya magDL at mag-register) DL LINK
iMessage: (Between Apple devices only. preinstalled to all iPhone/iPad/Mac. no need nang mag-aya magDL at mag-register).
>Only iMessage or other mobile messaging apps works on WiFi.
This is not true. On newer Android phones, Messages is the default messaging app. It uses texting over mobile networks or Wi-Fi, for both pictures and text. You can enable/disable Wi-Fi texting in Messages settings (Chat Features).
You don't even have to have Wi-Fi calling enabled.
I do have an Android phone, but I don't Snap. Google's Messages app is my default SMS app (I had issues with the Samsung Messages app when I got this phone and switched back to the app I was used to), and that's the only chat app that I have set to notify on my Charge 5.
Check out this thread on the Fitbit portal?
Also, go to the device's settings and in the Search box, type or say VoLTE. Make sure it's enabled. You can also search for/enable Wi-Fi calling for a backup in poor mobile reception areas.
If you use Google Messages for your texting app, go into its settings and enable Chat Features. That will enable texting over Wi-Fi.
Google's native Messages app does all that, too, without locking you into a verizon account forever. Works on all US carriers. In Messages, just turn on Chat Features.
The app is just available on the Google Play store. No side loading necessary. Just download, then set as your default SMS app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's just the regular texting app on android phones, not a separate app or anything
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's Messages, by google. Just the regular SMS app.
Calling it "messenger" makes it sound like a separate thing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Porting your GV# to a mobile carrier is the only way to use Messages.
I've considered doing the same, but don't want to give up some of the Google Voice features I like having, just to gain the ability to send high quality images and the other features of Messages, which to me, are mostly trivial.
Hey OP, I get this BS too. You can semi-avoid this by using Google messages app, rather than the Samsung one. The app has a feature that collects all the messages it thinks is spam into its own space hidden away. Example here. Not a 100% solution but at least helps you keep a clear message inbox
Google Messages is not a subscription service at all. It is just another app you can use for your texts but the Google Messages app comes with built in spam protection (not 100% but it's better than nothing). Download this and than set it as your default for sms / MMS.
Assuming your on Android based on the icons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Yes, I knew it was android because of RCS.
Have you tried this messaging app from Google? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You should be able to use your mobile number for texting abroad with Google Messages app over Wi-Fi. Just enable Chat Features (RCS) in the app Settings. It's the default messages app in new phones. Or install it from the link above.
If you're concerned about not using your GV# enough, just set a phone calendar reminder for you to send an outgoing text from GV every couple of months, to keep the number active.
the solution that worked for me. I was not able to receive the SMS Code. So I installed the "Messages App" by Google LLC.
And I made it the default SMS platform. Then I tried sending the OTP and this time it came though.
Go to Google Play and Search for: Messages
Here is the link: Messages
I got the solution that worked for me. I was not able to receive the SMS Code. So I installed the "Messages App" by Google LLC.
And I made it the default SMS platform. Then I tried sending the OTP and this time it came though.
Go to Google Play and Search for: Messages
Here is the link: Messages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Once I downloaded this one i never looked backed. I tried many diffrent ones but this one is exactly what I was looking for.
Especially if they install Google's Messages app... like I keep trying to convince my mom to do over the built-in default messaging app lol. It's what I use, and I do find it to be probably the best texting app out there right now for Android imho.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google messaging app shouldn't consume battery and will be similar to Samsung app.
If you're using Samsung Messages, download Google Messages and use that (you won't lose your texts because they are held in a central storage area). Google Messages will ask you if you want it to be the default, select "yes".
Download from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Hmm. Which messages app you are using? The Samsung default one or the Google Messages one? Have you tried to get on WiFi and enable WiFi calling? By those sending symbol maybe it's because Samsung recognize you are on a "RCS supported" device & carrier & tried to send those messages via RCS, but couldn't connect & didn't properly fall back to "traditional" SMS.
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If you haven't done so, give Google Messages a try. Samsung actually decided to use Google Messages on "Selected Devices" instead of their own. At least with Google Messages the message will fallback & you are able to know whether RCS is connected or not...
Could be the default Samsung Messaging app. You can try using a different texting app like Google Messages and see if you run into the same issue.
>I know there is supposedly some similar way for SMS messaging to work over wifi. I just haven't got that to work yet.
Easy-peasy. If you're using <strong>Messages</strong> for your SMS/MMS texting app, just go to settings and turn on "Chat Features." It may take a while to self-configure, but once it's enabled, texting over wi-fi should be available and just work.
I receive the same and various others. More frequently over the past few months than before. Google Messages does a pretty solid job of blocking/flagging them.
If you have Android use Google Messenger and enable spam filtering.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
This takes care of about 90-95% of it without any intervention from me, the rest is a simple press of the spam button, which not only sends it to the spam folder, but reports its to ATT and Google automatically.
0% of my spam text is email to Text, even with it not disabled.
If you have Android use Google Messenger and enable spam filtering.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
This takes care of about 90-95% of it without any intervention from me, the rest is a simple press of the spam button, which not only send it to the spam folder, but reports its to ATT and Google automatically.
Wait, isn't Google's "Messages" the default messaging app on S21?
This one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
The app works perfectly as intended for RCS (and also more aesthetic than the Samsung messaging app I remember using on my old phone)
Try the Google Messages app instead. It's great! It also integrates with your desktop Chrome browser at messages.google.com when you're sitting at your desk working.
Here's the app link... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I use Messages by google, which s pretty good with lot of features like it will reportedly inform if the sms is blocked by someone
- If you have Wi-Fi available, enable it on the phone and get the Google Messages app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
- Install it and make it the default message app.
- Go into the newly-installed Message app's settings and enable Chat Features, which will give you Wi-Fi texting.
- Text APN to 611611
This may or may not help, but worth a try.
You really need to upgrade to a new phone with VoLTE calling - aka "HD Voice," ASAP. 3G is going away soon.
You switched with your own phone, correct? This happened to me and no one could tell me why. The workaround I found was to use Google Messenges app instead of the default one.
I send the vid or multiple pics to a shared folder on Google Drive. Then send the folder link to the recipient.
Ever so often, I delete old stuff in the shared folder, to conserve space on my Drive account.
Or send them them using your mobile number and Messages.
Try a different texting app. If your phone didn't come with it, switch to Google Messages app. It also also lets you text over wi-fi, if you have it. It's in Settings | Chat Features.
una forma sencilla es usar la app Mensajes de Google que la mayoría de números ya lo detecta como spam y uno puede reportar el mensaje como spam y asi va creando su base para detectar como spam.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Due to location and construction materials in my home, all 3 carriers will work, but not very well. Wi-Fi calling is a must-have.
AFAIK, all MVNOs have Wi-Fi calling if they have the option for T-mobile as the carrier. Of course, your phone also has to have Wi-Fi calling capability.
All newer Android phones allow Wi-Fi texting, regardless of carrier. Just enable "Chat Features" in the Messages app settings. If you have an older Android phone, just install Messages app from Google Play and let it replace your current default texting app.
You can try switching to a different app that does have the feature. For example Google Messages:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google's Messages app has the capability to use Wi-Fi for texting. Go in the app's settings and enable "Chat Features," which should enable Wi-Fi messaging as well. This assumes the OP has Wi-Fi turned on.
Tracfone apps use no more cellular data than other apps. It's the apps' settings that allow it. Go to each app's INFO and disable background use of Mobile Data. Do not do this for apps that might need it, like Messages, etc.
Also, Restrict Background Battery on a per-app basis, to further clamp down on background apps running.
Uninstall or disable any apps you don't want, to further limit background data use.
>A friend said they were getting theirs blocked automatically by Android. I'm not sure why Android is not blocking or at least marking ours as spam?
The Google Messages app has been able to block most of them for me, maybe check which one you're using?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/messenger-google-inc/
Install a different SMS app. I use the Messages app by Google. It filters out spam.
SOLUTION FOR ANDROID
Use the Google Messages app [play store] and enable Spam Protection.
The next time you get the message it should be auto flagged as spam, if not just flag it yourself. This works for both the voice mail and UAP spam that are going around recently.
The only other thing you might want to do is disable the notification/sound for Spam messages.
It works based on identifying the content of the message, and not just blocking numbers.
SOLUTION FOR ANDROID
Use the Google Messages app [play store] and enable Spam Protection.
The next time you get the message it should be auto flagged as spam, if not just flag it yourself. This works for both the voice mail and UAP spam that are going around recently.
The only other thing you might want to do is disable the notification/sound for Spam messages.
Ok I see, but I have some questions . 1. have you restarted your phone yet? 2.have you contacted your carrier about this at all? If restarting you phone didn't work, or calling your carrier So what I would personally recommended is that you install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging this is Google messages. I would say make this as your default messaging app over Samsung for a while now imo.
Wait so is this Google messages because I don't remember the icon looking like what you have https://www.xda-developers.com/google-messages-galaxy-s21-one-ui-design/ it should look something like this in the article.
What I would do is 1. Back up you sms and critical stuff you want to save(your issue maybe a be a bigger software issue) 2. Uninstall the messaging app(if it's Google messages then you should be able to uninstall it) and reinstall it. 3. But if you can't do that then install Google messages https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging 4. Open it enable it as your default and enable rcs on that. But if you don't like using Google messages. Clear Samsung messages storage, then disable Samsung messages, and then reenable it and make it your default messaging app.
Yes and yes! If I hold the send button it allows me to schedule the text. I'm using Google's Messages app
Im sure other apps have it as well though, I don't know why it took me so long to find out about this feature, I feel like my life would be different XD
Get the Google Messages app and make it default on your device, when prompted. It will work with your carrier number and uses RCS, the new texting standard adopted by the big 3 phone carriers. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I use the stock Samsung messaging app currently but I'm willing to switch if that one has better spam filtering.
I suggest using the Messages app over Samsung's version of it. Google's spam filtering is pretty decent and you can block/mute these promotional messages. You should also request to stop receiving promotional messages through the Ooredoo app.
Also also make a habit of not giving your number to any store/shop because they will sell your data like no tomorrow.
In addition to reporting at https://cricket.spamresponse.com/ and forwarding to 7726 like other people mentioned, you can also make sure you're using the newest version of Google Messages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
and that the setting for Spam Protection is enabled.
There are also a variety of apps on the Google Play Store market that offer SMS spam filtering, although I'm not sure which of the free ones are useful. RoboKiller is probably a good paid one, although it's a little pricey.
Not a fix, but try switching both you and your mother to the Google Messages app. I find it to be much better, and you won't have to deal with these carrier-specific issues. It'll transfer your old messages, so neither of you will miss a thing.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Ah I'm using the beta and that's why I don't have the one UI skin
Just switch to the google messaging app (should be installed already but link is here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=cs&gl=US)
All your messages will be there once you confirm the app as default for SMS. ;)
if you want to solve this "issue", it happens for old applications, try switching the resolution. (Settings>>Display>>Advance>> resolution) It might allow the os not to wait for a full memory load of an app in order to make it "fit"
Try using this it auto blocks a lot of the spam.:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I think it's the default google messages app.
Text "Unsub all" to 92600. If that doesn't work, install the Google Messages app (you may already have it if you're on a newer/Pixel device) and block the sender (tap and hold SMS). The SMSs will go to the spam folder then auto-deleted after some time, in case you need them for an OTP or whatever.
Feel free to block Ooredoo, Hala, 121, Ooredoo Money or however many other ways this godforsaken carrier spams you with.
Try Google Messages as default app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
By using iMessage and Google Messages on two different phones you've eliminated your devide and app. It's highly unlikely T-Mobile is modifying the contents of an MMS group chat.
My guess is this is a problem with the LG app. Have them try a different SMS/MMS app temporarily like Google Messages or Signal?
If you are on Android. Use Google Messages, meron siyang spam filter. Set is as your default sms app.
Have you considered shifting to the Android messages app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try this one. It uses a data connection instead of normal messaging methods. Also a good way to msg Canada and Mexico with visible if you need to. Also you can try the verizon messaging app as well.
Try Google's messaging app.
Wear Text dev here - I'm pleased it is working well for you :-)
The Android Messages app by Google is here.
> I think that feature/option might be part of the so-called new RCS messaging system that Google has been trying to roll out ....but the cell phone carriers are not interested in working with them to do it
RCS is rolled out worldwide already, whether the carriers have fully adopted the standard or not. All you need is a new Android mobile or you can install Google Messages on older phones.
I apologize for not describing the issue I'm experiencing with the messages application.
The default messaging application hangs up, doesn't respond and isn't prompt to send/receive messages. The application is extremely slow; I click on a message thread, then display the message title/person name at the top with a blank screen downward (no applet to type a message), wait a few minutes, then an applet will appear. I can get to the point where I send a message with each step along the way taking minutes.
It seems like some people are experiencing a similar issue. The issue itself is difficult to describe.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I switched over my default messaging application to Signal and have achieved normalcy.
Does it happen with a different texting app? Like Google Messages (link)?
That's not the Android app, that's the web app installed through Chrome's ability to add a web site to your device as a pseudo app. Unfortunately, like I mentioned, unless they upgrade Chrome's notification magic it's not reliable unless it's open in the foreground.
The real app is on the play store, if you want to see what I'm talking about, but I'm not sure if it will even install on tablets.
On Android, you can use Wi-Fi messaging with the default Messages app that comes on most Android phones now. To enable it, go into Messages settings and make sure "Chat Features" are enabled. It may take few minutes for it to get set up. I have used Wi-Fi texting on Tracfone SIMs that use AT&T and T-mobile networks, using Messages.
For Wi-Fi calling on Tracfone, it depends on the device and the network your Tracfone SIM is using. If you know your phone model is Wi-Fi calling capable (google it), you can use it with a Tracfone SIM that uses the T-mobile network. It may or may not work if the SIM is from Verizon or (less likely) AT&T. You also have to sign up for the feature: https://e911-reg.tracfone.com/
If you have an Android phone and use Google <strong>Messages</strong> app, enable Chat Features in Messages settings. That will let you text over Wi-Fi.
Had similar problems using Samsung messenger. Especially group texting. Switched to android messages, and all is well
try the google messages app - it does a good job of catching spam texts. make it your default.
Also the google phone app works quite well for calls if it is available for your device
May depend on your android version
Android Messages (Beta) and Carrier Services should by pass the carrier restrictions.
Perhaps try a different messaging client? If that's just normal text messaging, then there are a good number of free alternatives on the Play Store, including Google's own Android Messages.
Are you using Google Messages with chat features turned on?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google Messages, which also works with Google Messages for Web, so you can text from any browser.
This feature is dependent on individual apps and the protocols that they use. For instance, some SMS/MMS (Text Message) apps have adopted the new RCS protocol, which bring this feature to text messaging (as well as other features like read-receipts, higher quality pictures, reactions, etc). Google Messages has these features as long as you have turned them on in the app's settings. For the features to work, the other person you are communicating with needs to have them enabled in their app, too.
For other messaging platforms it will just depend on what protocol is being used. If it is a closed protocol and the feature isn't there, you are probably out of luck. If the app is using an open protocol, then some apps/clients using that protocol might have the feature as long as it is supported by the protocol.
I don't think there is any app that can universally add the feature to any app.
when you say stock, i assume you are talking about android messanger https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
also you should get texts assuming they are from other messenger users. https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7189714?hl=en
here is a video explaining RCS which is android messenger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS5VXmVT8Ck
I'm not sure why you keep saying I said GV doesn't sync across devices. It does, I'm well aware.
Google <strong><em>MESSAGES</em></strong> doesn't.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en&gl=US
https://www.twilio.com/learn/messaging/what-are-sms-and-mms
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-sms
Was nichts daran ändert, dass SMS ein englischer Begriff ist. Es ist halt der korrekte Begriff für den Service. Und daher ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, dass der Begriff in einer technischen Umgebung vorkommt.
Zu sagen, SMS sei ein deutscher und kein englischer Begriff, als würde man sagen "Taschentuch" ist kein deutscher Begriff, weil Leute "Tempo" dazu sagen.
Is it possible they are using RCS and you too have it? If you're using Stock messages app (this one then disable the Advanced/Enhanced messaging features and try again.
That's possibly Google Messages; this one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try using Google's Messaging app. Heard issues with the stock Samsung app and group texts. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
AFAIK, you cannot automatically forward your T-mo number's texts to the GoogleVoice app.
If you use the Google Messages app for your T-mo texts, go into settings and enable "Chat Features." It should enable Wi-Fi texting, but not sure it it'll work outside the US.
Otherwise, about all I know to do is send out a message to all the people who text you and inform them of the GV#.
You're using mms to send your messages.
Download Messages by Google for this if your carrier doesn't support it just yet.
Looking at your flair, I say use Messages and turn on Chat features. The person you're texting has to be using it too or their carrier has to have RCS enabled.
I'm able to use RCS on my unlocked using Messages with other people who use Samsung Messages with RCS enabled from T-Mobile.
The other person needs to turn on RCS ("Chat Features") in their texting app. If it's not available, they need to download/switch their texting app to Google Messages.
If they're on an iphone, well, they're just SOL.
when me and my wife got this phone we both had the message text messaging issue like you're having. texts would never go through take forever to send and we had that problem. stop using the default out of the box phone messaging app and download the Google one. Once I did this all the problems went away. don't use the phones default messaging app and get the Google one instead. here is the link to the app any play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Argh, made this comment on another thread yesterday - switch apps, ~~or maybe update your google messages app~~. Go read the most recent reviews in the google play store and it seems one of the latest updates wrecked it. Reviews as late as 2 days ago.
From Google on one of the reviews, you can try
https://support.google.com/messages/answer/9077245?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1
if you have RCS turned on, you can try turning that off - that seemed to solve it for me back when it first came out but I haven't used it recently so this may be worthless.
Otherwise, change your default texting app to your phones standard app, verizons app or some other one that can complete what it was designed for.
Edit -
Last update to the app was 8/25 which would coincide with when your issues started.
Ok so that's interesting, I'm almost darn sure this isn't a network issue at all but the stupid samsung messages app.
Try downloading this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I saw that you have a Samsung phone. Are you using a Samsung messaging apps or the official Messages app made by Google. I know the Samsung often has their own version of various apps, so I thought that might be why you weren't seeing the spam protection option.
Even with the spam protection there are plenty that get through. I get a bunch of spam texts asking for some other person's name.
Ok, you are using a galaxy note, so you are probably using the default samsung messages to send texts.
I suggest using the text message (SMS) app from google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Then, once you are using that, you can access your text messages in a browser on any device by going here: https://messages.google.com/
SMS Protocol is what people use for text messages. There are file size limitations, so you won't be able to transfer anything very large.
If you want to send larger files and have similar texting functionality, I suggest using WhatsApp. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
And you can access WhatsApp from a browser as well: https://web.whatsapp.com/
Allright. See if you have this on your phone - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
• Messages app • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging • version 6.5.070 (Banyan_RC09.phone.openbeta_dynamic) • Sent chat messages won't show until re-opening conversation
You can and it's awesome. It's called Messages and it's by Google https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
App: Messages
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Version: 6.2.039 (Zombie_RC11.phone_dynamic)
Description: I received two videos sent through RCS, both nearly 30 seconds. I believe they are both >80Mb. I can play the videos without problem. However, if I click the download button within the Messages video player, the entire Messages app crashes. Happens 100% of the time with both videos.
I had troubles that were resolved after I replaced the stock messaging app with Google's "stock" messaging app: "Messages" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try Google messeges Play link
I need to be able to text from any one of my devices so, I like Messages from Google. I have been using it for a while now and I love the Google Assistant integration. Makes life so much easier.
Recently though, I came across the SMS Organizer from Microsoft and it's pretty good too.
Messages, v. 6.0.117 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
RCS status mostly just says "Connecting..." and I fallback on SMS 100% of the time.
I used to be on RCS 95% of the time before I installed the beta.
Carrier is Telus (Canada), device is Pixel 3XL.
Memang rese itu. Buat emergency di pake iklan. Untuk blokir yang kaya ginian install google message https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Lalu set sebagai default sms/messaging app. Kemudian pas terima sms kaya gini, save message nya. Abis itu buka app nya lalu blok berdasarkan sms message.
Gw cobain kayanya ke blok, udah ga terima sms bangsat kaya gini lagi
App: Messages Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging Version: 6.0.117 (Xorn_RC10.phone.dynamic) Device: Pixel 2 XL Build: RPB1.200504.020
Description of issue: All incoming SMS and MMS messages are received in duplicate.
Android Messages https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging 6.2.035 All links no longer allow me to open in chrome, or to click on the preview and open it automatically. Expected functionality would be to click on the link and get options to copy, open in chrome etc. Or click on the preview and open in chrome automatically
If you are interested in attempting to narrow down the problem, can you download Google's "Messages" app and see if it allows you to send while on WiFi? Also can you confirm that this happens on all WiFi networks or just your home network?
That's RCS, but it's AT&T's "flavor" that only works between AT&T Android phones.
If you install the Google Messages app on all their phones, it will use Universal RCS, which works between anyone using the app (on any carrier) and also with T-Mobile and Sprint users even if they don't use the app.
Google's Messages app is not some separate chat app. It's just a replacement texting app that happens to support Universal RCS. I use it on my Galaxy Note 9 for that reason; I got a lot of my Android buddies across every network to install it, and we all have RCS conversations with it now (read receipts, Wifi messaging, full quality pictures/videos, etc). It works like iMessage for Android.
That's your problem, right there.
Even with Google Messages you can have issues, and it has legitimate access to Google's Jive servers. Who knows what this app does.
I use Google's Messages app, and text messages are grouped properly. Granted, this depends on if they are actually sent as a group MMS, and it may depend on your carrier. You can also try other messaging apps that might have improved features over the built-in message app.
What app is everyone using that best supports RCS?
I assume the official "Google Messages" app?
Zero special tricks involved. All we did was install Android Messages, restart the phone, and enable chat services under the settings within that app.
The only suggestion I can offer is undoing whatever workaround that was employed at first since it must be interfering now. I won't pretend to have intimate knowledge as to how it all works, but I don't think that's a TELUS issue. The phones must be announcing their capabilities to the network incorrectly or something.
To be clear, you have to use Android Messages instead of the Samsung messaging app as well. I'd go out on a limb to say Google makes a better messaging app than Samsung, so it's probably for the best anyway.
I installed Google Messages right away, but my wife has the same phone and she complained about it about 2 weeks ago to me. I switched her to Google Messages and haven't heard a peep from her. And she does a lot of group messages with her friends.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Good Luck with your issue. Hope this works for you as well. I also like this app because I can view my messages on my PC too when I am working so I don't even have to pick up my phone to reply. Plus easier to reply from a real keyboard IMO.
If you have an Android phone and your default SMS app doesn't support blocking messages with sender name without number (like X-cite), download Google Messages from Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Make it your default SMS app, long press on sender name you want to block until block icon appears 🚫, click that icon and block sender. That's it.
On iPhone, I haven't tested it but people say this works:
But be careful with iPhone method, maybe multiple companies will be using same sender number and you might actually block something useful (like verification or delivery notification).
Have you even try this yourself? I have been using Messages for Web on the Pixel 3 for the past one year. Yes, it works if I turn off mobile data or place in airplane mode. You only need WiFi for your phone and an internet connection for your computer. Please help yourself by setting up the the web platform and testing it out before you spread anymore misinformation. My link above even says:
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>Tip: You might get charged for data if you use your phone. To avoid extra charges, connect your phone to Wi-Fi.
Well, I'm not sure I exactly get what you're talking about, but it does exist.
It's called RCS. But you can only use it if you and your contacts use the google app message.
They've closed the API so you can use RCS only with this app (for now ?)
Try Google messenger. It's way better https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It should be working for you. Have you contacted Vodafone?
I've had it on EE here in the UK since last year.
Try installing Google Messages as that initially worked before Samsung Messages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you download android's stock messaging app you could use it on pretty much every carrier.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
iMessage is some kind of online messaging service built into iOS. You get the same experience with Samsung Chat if the recipient has a Samsung phone as well or Google Messages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
So basically, you can communicate with anyone via any kind of online messaging service, like Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Signal as long as they have an account there as well.
Android messages as in this?
How did you get it to work without Google play services?
Samsung Keyboard & Messages? OK. It's a known issue.
Solutions:
1) Check the Galaxy Store & your settings for updates.
2) Settings > Apps > Hit the three dots top right > Show systems apps > Samsung keyboard > Storage > Clear cache
3) Samsung Messages is pretty crappy. Try Google Messages or Textra.
You should really consider using Google Messages -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I recommwnd you try Messages by Google. It’s the default messaging app on their Pixel devices. I have found it solves a lot of problems for me.
I use this. RCS enabled sms txting from Google. Everyone on Android should you this.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2661816001
Messages app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Turn on "chat features" in app setting (the triple dot on the top right). It will make android to behave like iMessage (way better than stock messaging app)
It has a lot of neat functionality built in too
I'm pretty sure you can block numbers on the default messaging app but I use messages from Google and you can block numbers.
The app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Screen shot of the setting in the app. https://imgur.com/a/5Eqvmgw
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Install it. Then set it to default. It is Google's messaging app. Alot of stuff is screwy with Samsung apps.
This one. It's not just some "Google messaging experiment of the week. It is basically the replacement for the default texting app on Android. it is not available worldwide yet, just a few countries like the US. I don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon.
No. The Samsung app is not good for RCS. Use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I would highly recommend Messages by Google over the default application.
It has RCS(iMessage like features - presence, large file transfer), everything is backed up to your Google account, more.
There's two. The original and a beta version.
The beta version was created by Google to bypass the long wait for carriers to enable RCS.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Or go to your Play store and search Google messages beta
You may have to first go here to become a beta tester. https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.apps.messaging
RCS is no longer dependent on your carrier.
Download this: (messages Beta)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
U mean the one from app screenshots?? Its android messages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Sounds like you did most of troubleshooting already.
I recommend you give up on that messages plus app. Instead use the Android one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Ok. go to the top right, click the three dots, uninstall updates.
Then click this link and click "update" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Just to be sure, click this link. Is this the app that you already have installed on your device?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
find messaging in the playstore. __here there's an option you where you can sign up for beta access. You don't _have to. Though if you still have issues, it may be a great idea to try beta IF __the traditional install doesn't work
Download and install activity launcher. Then search for messaging and locate the following activity.
Launching this activity in some earlier cases for myself (and enabling beta via playstore) made the difference.
Edit: I hope this helps
Here's a link to it on the Play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try Google Messages. I'm not sure if it will work but it is worth a shot.
my wife uses a Gen 4 (Fossil Sport) with her Note 8. I don't know what kind of messages you're talking about but from our experience: SMS - use Google's Messages, FB Messenger - you can view but only reply with "Like"
Awesome. Yeah, that is a thing that Verizon (or whatever carrier) can do if both phones are running Android. It's just something you can also do on your own with the right app.
iPhone does it a little differently, so running that app was one of the last things I did on my last Android phone before wiping it. I can't import my old messages into the iPhone texting app... but if I go into Gmail, open the menu, and tap the "SMS" label, all my old pre-2016 texts show up. It's kinda broken up, like there are some here, some there... but they're all there.
Also... since you're using a Galaxy S10, you may be using Samsung's texting app. Since you're using Verizon, you may be using Verizon's texting app. If you download Google's texting app, run it, set it as default — don't worry, you won't lose any messages — you can then go here, bookmark the page, and then you can text from your computer! That's one thing we iPhone users can't do. Well, we can do it if we buy a Mac, but you can access that page from any machine and then text from any computer.
I use Google messages plus you get RCS
Yeah google has made messaging really confusing as they can't seem to develop an app and stick with it. Google has replaced Hangouts with Android Messages. You might have a better experience with that app, although some users have had the same issues you describe with it too.
Here is the Android Messages app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Also make sure you have the latest version of the Carrier Services app installed for the best results with the Messages app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ims&hl=en_US
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If you are mainly concerned with messaging with iPhones, they do not support RCS yet, so you are stuck with SMS/MMS to communicate with them for the foreseeable future. Because of that, if the Messages app above doesn't fix things, you might want to try a 3rd party messaging app like Textra. It only does SMS/MMS, but many users report that it does better at sending/receiving messages than Google's Messages app.
Textra - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra&hl=en_US
Download the Google Messages and Carrier Services from the Google Play Store. One you install both and open the Messages app it should have a pop-up with activating the service. Go to the Messages settings>Chat Features> and make sure that chat featured is connected.
To check if it is connected. Message a friend that has RVS. If you don't have a friend with RCS, you can DM me.
>u/Silkworth19 ...Android messages seems to really really buggy. Sometimes when I open a conversation in the app it's just white/blank....
Are you talking about Google's Messages app or LineageOS stock Messaging (com.android.messaging)?
If it's the former where did you get it from & did you install a GApps package?
Use Android messenger with RCS. It keeps the same quality. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Go to the play store, and navigate to Android Messages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You should see an option to become a beta tester.
Exit and navigate back to that page, and it'll allow you to update to the latest version of messages; hopefully, also enabling rcs.
Messages from play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Yes, on Android you can change you default texting app. I use Google's instead on Samsung's. You can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Can you share the ACS url that you're getting? I'm trying to force it to enroll and I kinda got far by putting the sandbox ACS url and then removing it. Now, at least, I'm getting the option to set it up (though it's not working).
You can do it by
> 1.) Open Activity Launcher
> 2.) Tap 'Recent Activities,' and in the menu choose 'All Activities.'
> 3.) Look for 'Android Messages.'
> 4.) Tap it, then scroll until you find 'Set RCS Flags' (com.google.android.apps.messaging.ui.appsettings.rcs.overrides.OverrideFlagsActivity).
It seems like if I can put a valid one, then I can manually enroll. There's a dev-1 one, but I would like to use the official one and I'm not sure what it is.
How to enable RCS on Android (some apps may have problems below Android 6.0). People with OnePlus phones may also have difficulty keeping RCS on. This is the copy and paste version for Mobile users on Reddit
- Sign up for and install the Google Messages beta: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I will refer to the Messages Beta as "Messages [B]" and the default Messages app as "Messages [D]"
- Install the Activity Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
3: Install this... app, if your phone doesn't already have it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ims
4: Open up the Activity Launcher
5: Go down to the Messages [B]
6: go down to 'Set RCS flags' and select it
7: on 'set acs url', select "http://rcs-acs-prod-us.sandbox.google.com"
8: on 'Set OTP pattern', select "Your\sMessenger\sverification\scode\sis\sG-(\d{6})" (it may be your only option)
9: Hit Apply, even if it doesn't give you feedback, it still applied
10: force close Messages [D] in settings > apps and notifications > Messages [D]
11: turn off Wifi
12: open Messages Beta again, tap "upgrade now", and follow the instructions
13: wait for some time
14: in the Messages [B] app, in ⋮ > settings > chat features, you should see that chat features, read receipts, and typing indicators are on.
15: Have fun with other people that have RCS enabled, it does not work with iMessages at all
The messages bucket will only reflect SMS. MMS is not currently billed as messages unless you have a basic phone.
Smartphone MMS are billed as data and require a data connection to the tower to work.
> Presumably most messages will now be sent as RCS so we should expect to see a lot lower number in our bucket?
This is a big jump. RCS requires both parties to have an RCS-capable handset (no iPhones) with an RCS-capable setup (right now, only really Google Messages) and connected via data to the RCS service (Google's servers) in order for the messages to be RCS. This is a shockingly small minority of people right now but the hopes is that it will grow.
> When would a message still be sent as SMS versus RCS?
By design, any time there's a failure ANYWHERE in the above equation. That includes no data connection, the server connection not being there for any/all reasons and/or a phone change.
It's easier to treat it like a third-party app in its current form. Unless you and the person you're messaging are both using Google Messages or their carrier is using Google's Jibe implementation., it'll still count as SMS.
But yes. If you're sending RCS messages and receiving the same, you'll see a significant reduction in your Messages bucket. This is currently how iMessage works on iPhone/iPad/Mac devices.
Because it's basically a third-party app right now, that's why we're encouraged about the rollout but currently unable to provide support. We're not alone in this. It's not the default on Android phones right now like iMessage is on iPhones, nor is it as seamless. We'll get there, but we're not there yet.
We still encourage you to look at all forms of third-party apps to reduce your actual SMS message use, and this includes getting yourself set up with RCS on Google Messages and encouraging your friends and family to do the same. However, realize that if they don't want to use Google Messages or there's some other failure, it'll default to billable SMS.
theoretically any android phone in the US, UK and France using the Google Messages App.
/u/MrPennywhistle , /u/feefuh if you use Google's texting app, then you can also use messages.google.com/web to text from your computer without using PushBullet. I know Destin has already made the switch back to iPhone, but I just thought I'd let you know there's a better way!
I wonder if this is due to rcs profiles being rolled out by the operator. Does your friend use the stock messaging app? Would they be willing to download the google stock messaging app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging and try to send you a long text message with that?
You can try using an alternative sms messaging app. I never use the default sms app. The best one I've found is this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Try this messaging app from google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging hope this helps
Ok. So an option would be to change your default SMS client to the native Android "messages" client:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Otherwise, can you post a screen shot from your settings -> battery -> battery exclusion (like I have above) showing the app name, toggle and "can't optimize" message.
Google Messages? Are you talking about this? Because all you need to do for that is hit the kabob menu in the top right and then hit "Enable dark mode." I don't think it pays attention to the system setting.
And it's the same for YouTube. Tap your profile picture in the top right, go to Settings, General, and then Dark Theme. Both have had dark mode long before it started becoming a system-wide setting.
Are you sure you're using the right one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You need the beta version off this app. Scroll down to and click join, then download the update.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
After you start using it, you will get a pop up asking if you want to make texting better.
Here's what I did:
- Enroll in Messages Beta and update.
- Install Activity Launcher.
- Open Activity Launcher.
- Tap
Recent Activities, then chooseAll Activities. List may take a while to load depending on how many apps you have. - Look for
Messagesin the list.com.google.android.apps.messaging - Expand that entry and look for
Set RCS Flags. The full name iscom.google.android.apps.messaging.ui.appsettings.rcs.overrides.OverrideFlagsActivity - Enter the ACS Url
http://rcs-acs-prod-us.sandbox.google.com/as I selected from the dropdown. - Enter the OTP pattern
Your\sMessenger\sverification\scode\sis\sG-(\d{6})as I selected from the dropdown. - Hit apply.
- In the
Messagesapp, go to the context menu (the three dots in the upper right corner) and go toSettings > Chat features - Enable chat features and attempt to connect.
Waiting for a friend so I can test to see if it works.
Pie 9, G955U1
If anyone has issues. Here's more detailed instructions.
-
Launch it and complete settup (allow permissions, make default)
Install Activity Launcher
Install Carrier Services
Disable WiFi
Clear the data of 'Carrier Services' and force stop 'Android Messages.'
Open Activity Launcher
Tap 'Recent Activities,' and in the menu choose 'All Activities.'
Look for 'Messages', Tap it
Look for 'Set RCS Flags', Tap it
Tap 'ACS Url', select 'http://rcs-acs-prod-us.sandbox google.com/.'
Tap OTP Pattern, select YourlsMessenger\sverification\scode\sis\sG-(\d {6}).
Apply
Force stop 'Android Messages.'
Launch it, go to settings > chat features > enable
Wait for it to complete
Enable WiFi
I have seen people use this app to toggle dark mode. Give it a try.
So to be clear, this requires the Google Messages app from the Play Store, not the Samsung one? I just installed this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
And am still not seeing "Android Messages" in Activity Launcher.
No, not Hangouts, this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
For 2. and 3. download Google's messaging app and enable chat features https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
The latest Messages (beta?) update, version 4.6.375, force crashes on Beta 5. Version 4.6.374 works fine
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
The problem is MMS only supports a certain size (for T-Mobile they say 1MB) which is way smaller than the camera's smallest size.
Try replacing your text app with the Google Messages app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) if I remember correctly it will ask to shrink down the picture before sending, plus it does group texts correctly, unlike OnePlus's built in SMS client.
All your concerns seem to pertain to text messaging.
Replace your default messaging app with Google Messages or Textra, or one of the many options available?
This is a known issue with Oneplus's default text client. If you download the Google Messages application like others have recommended, it will work for you much better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Here are some apps to consider downloading:
Also, check out this review for Android Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NARjw4yCM
Did you delete you standard messaging app?
Try downloading messages and make that your defualt messaging app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Here ya go hopefully it solves your issues.
Oh, I think I see why it's not happening to me. I disabled Samsung's messaging app, and am using Google's messages app. Forgot I had switched messaging apps.
I just disabled the samsung messages and install Messages - Apps on Google Play, problem solved! And you can set dark mode on it too!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Above is that messaging app.
It's how i was able to get the RCS feature. There might be some other factors that go into getting your phone ready to work with it. Like a new SIM. But trying the upgrade shouldn't do any harm
not for me specially with the ads and facebook's privacy issues. may i interest you with android messages?
Are you using the Samsung texting app, or the Google one? Have you tried using the Google one?
You need to use Google's Messages app.
I use messages by Google for the same reason and it works flawlessly on the mix 2s. I use it for some pretty large group chats the only problem I have had is on one chat with like 10 people all iPhones one or two will only send imessages so I can't see those but other than that one group chat the rest work perfectly. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
The official Google Messages app supports this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging and once you install the app you can go to http://messages.android.com/ to send and receive all texts just like you were on your phone. I haven't anything you can us to manage calls.
The latest beta for Poco F1 is MIUI 9.3.7, so it should work. Install (Google) Messages and turn on dark mode to force it.
messaging a google app allows you to do this. does mms too.
Try Google messages. It has a dark theme and no large header. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Sorry it was a typo, I meant android messages, it's from google
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Here's the link hope it helps
I'm not sure what the rules are regarding links but if we're talking about SMS or texting in general this is the app I've chosen to go with.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You can feel free to give it a shot and see if you like it, it's worked pretty well for me and can be used on any Android phone so even if you upgrade or switch the experience remains the same.
Do you have any option to send group messages as MMS?
You can install Android Messages which I know has that option.
I don't know, there are so many duplicated apps for everything nowadays. I believe not, but I didn't check. This is the app on play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you have a chromebook and a phone with Android Messages installed, you can pair your phone to text from your computer.
Chromebook users can also press ctrl-alt-/ to view a list of hidden keyboard shortcuts.
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>Bonus points if I had an app/website so that I could text through that number from my Windows PC.
I wanted to provide some insight on this and some workarounds that while, yes, we don't have Xfinity-branded tools for this functionality, it is still something that's possible with Xfinity Mobile numbers...
An Android user who has their default SMS app set to the Android Messages app from Google on their device _can_ actually text from their PC by connecting the app to https://messages.android.com. It will not work if the user is using a third-party app that handles SMS (like Facebook Messenger, etc), or an iPhone device. I use this myself and have Xfinity Mobile and it works rather well.
iPhone users can use the Messages app on in macOS, or connect their device to their PC using the Your Phone app for Windows 10 (latest update required).
I know this doesn't help you on the Xfinity Voice (landline) side of things, but there is a feature that allows texting from that number via the Xfinity Connect app. Granted this provides a more fragmented experience (having multiple apps and experiences for texting from mobile and landline numbers), but I wanted to share so that you're aware it's at least possible.
To mirror u/CCTedH's sentiments, I want to thank you for the feedback and appreciate you taking the time to contribute to our community in a positive way.
Cheers!
Edit: added a link
I'm using this one by Google https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's just called Messages. This link should lead you to the Play store listing. You can open it from there if you can't find the icon on your phone. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Cool list. My must have app is Android Messages, I like it better than whatever default messaging app that came with the phone.
You can use the messages app which is developed by google. I guess its safe enough.
You can download it from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
<em>This</em> Messages? I know Samsung has a "Messages" as well...
I never had that problem, but the stock sms app didn't support group messaging so I downloaded Google's Messages app and it's much better in every way. It would probably solve your issue, try switching to it.
Google messages on the play store
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
When you get the Android 9 update, it'll come with an updated version of the texting app that shows who sent what in a group thread
But if you don't want to wait, you can install Messages, make it the default app, and it'll show you who sent what, too
You need to be using Android Messages, not the Samsung Message app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Highly recommend this one. I use messages for web all the time.
Just double checking since you said "Clean install" did you install Android Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) as well?
I know this doesn't exactly fix your issue, but dude, you really should be using Android Messages, both on your phone and your watch. It's so much better than Verizon's trash.
If there is nothing in settings then just install another sms app I like Google's dark mode https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you're on an Android phone on a recent version. You just download the Android Messages app and check to see if you have a setting in your settings called something like "Enable Chat Features" If you have the setting then you have RCS!
Try using a different version of the APK? I'm using 4.4.30.23 and it's still there. Apk's can be found at APK mirror
I can find it under Messages --> Triple vertical dot (⋮) menu in top right --> Backgrounds and then you can set it. From what I gather it isn't there for you
If not, you could always use a different messages app - hangouts or fb messenger offer sms messaging, and don't forget the stock android messages app you can find on the play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I woke up this morning to these issues. Must have updated overnight. I looked at the newest comments on the Google play store and that seems to be the main complaint in the past few days. I guess some phones may have different default Messengers. Mine came with this one by Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging OP originally asked about "RIP Messenger" and appeared to only assume Facebook. Just throwing it out there just in case.
They have it locked down for Samsung PC's only it does a device check. I use android messages then messages for web with a wrapper client so it is an app that works fine and it can be on any pc. or in the browser if you prefer. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
https://github.com/chrisknepper/android-messages-desktop
If you know someone with a Samsung PC they can get it and then you could grab it and sideload it perhaps if you really want it though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging (by Google LLC), not sure what you're asking :S
I use the Android Messages on my OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 6. It works flawlessly for group chat. Also WhatsApp is a great alternative if your friends used it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I guess it's called Android Messages now. Pretty sure it was just "Messages" before published by Google. Anyway: Here ya go, if you haven't found it by now
On your phone and watch. (It's the google app)
Have you tried an alternative messaging app--like Messages?
One thing that I ran into was that when updating the MMSC, I attempted to put in the http://mms-sp.freedompop.com value and it immediately reverted to the previous entry and wouldn't save. I had to temporarily change it to http://mms.freedompop.com (missing the "-sp") and then go back in and change it again, which allowed the "mms-sp" subdomain to stick.
Install Google Messages and see if your carrier supports RCS.
If they do Google Messages behaves more like iMessage, other phones supporting RCS will receive the message as sent, those that don't will receive a link to the content.
edit, fixed link.
Android Messages has always served me well. I like its looks the best, and recently supports messaging via a web client as well. This might not have been the answer you were looking for, though :)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Just use Android Messages
No, it's Android Messages, from Google, that has the new support for browser based messaging. Wasn't that the point of this thread?
Android Messenges is the default sms app that comes in stock Android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
BlackBerry Hub only opens the texting app. Backspace if necessary and go to the main texting screen.
Go into your app drawer and look for "Messages".
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Android Messages, basically the same thing, but SMS & RCS only
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
Install Android Messages:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I'm new to Android coming from iOS. I love this phone, but I was having the same problem. I looked into it and it seems like the version of Messages installed from OnePlus is different than "Android Messages" from the Play store. I installed that and "carrier services" (I read that is helpful for the coming of RCS), and now Messages looks so much better and group chat works.
I think you're looking at the wrong message app. It's Android Messages.
Get anothe rmessaging app. The Google one is great.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=sv
I just tried replacing Messaging with the new Android Messages. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I really like the app, but when I enable "Message/call voice notifications", which previously would read out loud incoming text messages, it no longer does that when Android Messages is my default text message app. Anyone have any ideas?
Don't they have a messaging app?
Also, Google Chrome Dev looks fine on my 18.5:9 screen.
Hmm, maybe try another sms app. This is Google's version. It looks really good. I haven't used sms in years so I'm not sure.
Could you try another app such as Android Messages and see if it still happens?
I suggest re-seating the SIM Card. Then update or switch to Google's official Android Messages app, as your main SMS app.
Je crois qu'Orange (& Sosh ?) supportera/ont le RCS. Je ne sais pas pour SFR, Bouygues & Free.
Did you try using Google's Android Messages instead of the default Samsung messaging?
BTW does MMS work for you?
Textra Might be the problem, i used to use Textra years ago but found i wasn't reciving most of my MMS's, who knows if i wasnt getting SMSs either... I now use Android Messages. Maybe try removing Textra completly and see if things work with Android Messages.
Also did you ever own an iPhone? you need to disable iMessage if so, as any sms from iPhones will still be sending it to iMessage if your number is still linked.
>It's pretty clear they are waiting for RCS to lift off so they can implement an RCS client.
They already did. RCS is even enabled in some countries on some carriers.
Allo has (as far as anyone is aware of), zero SMS/RCS code. Allo is not delving into RCS.
Just download Android Messages. For HTC Mail just uninstall the Chrome latest update.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
- Ok, I didn't find any information about encryption and assumed that there is none. Sorry for that. May I ask how the data is encrypted and how strong the encryption is?
- You say it's possible to send audio and more over SMS. Wouldn't that make it a MMS which is extremely expensive (at least where I live) because you can't fit an audio file into 140 characters? It's possible to send images, audio and more via MMS in every default messenger app. Also, I assume you can't send formatted messages to a contact that doesn't have your app via SMS.
- When you say Google Messenger, I assume you mean Android Messages, because there's no "Google Messenger". Sure, the basic design with the tile bar and everything is the default Material Design that most modern Android apps use. However, Android Messages, Whatsapp or any other popular messenger has a clean interface with matching colors, icons etc. that make the app look professional. Your app, with so many different colors, gradients and strange icons makes it look like a child's drawing. You probably started with an empty Material Design template and added so much different stuff without knowing the basic design guidelines.
- Apple has Animojis, Samsung Galaxy S9 will have something similar. For me and probably for most people, stuff like this may be nice, but is not among the top criteria for choosing a messenger app. I still don't see a real practical use. Whatsapp has basic formatting and a very basic image editor to draw or write text over an image or highlight something, that's all I ever needed so far.
- When does the translation happen? Before sending or after receiving? Google Translator can translate received messages with 2 clicks on Android if configured properly.
The problem with your app is that it will probably not attract a lot of users. People are satisfied with whatever online messenger they are using now. SMS is dead. Who still uses that?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
That's the default text message app on my phone. You can install it on whatever Android phone you have and then select the text and turn notifications off.
Try to restore the Android Message apps to factory default by unistalling it from the play store and then disable auto update for that app (via the 3 dots un the upper right corner of the screen).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I've had this problem just after the playstore pushed an update that enabled RCS in the sms client.
My phone was unable to charge when plugged in a usb 2.0 port of my pc and also some discharge occured when the screen was on, even in idle. After restoring to the factory Android Messages and rebooting, the phone returned to the normal charging behaviour.
The battery drain should only happen if the carrier support the RCS protocol (ex: Vodafone in Italy), my brother have the same ze520kl but with h3g carrier and his phone have not suffered from the drain.
I've been using Android Messages for years and it allows it.
Check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
It works on any phone. You just need the application to support RCS. Android Messages, along with a few others, supports RCS.
Hope this helps.
Okay, I made some progress. I clicked the "info" hyperlink in Hangouts for the error in my OP. It suggested installing the SMS app "Android Messages" (linked below). So I installed that and set it as the default SMS app. Then I tested it and it didn't work. So I uninstalled it. And then noticed the error/warning in Hangouts was gone. It looks normal now. I did a test MMS and it popped up on my friends Hangouts, not their SMS app. I did another test MMS to an iPhone friend and it wouldn't send. So I re-installed Android Messages again and it still doesn't work. But now when I opened Hangouts I had a new warning/error asking me if I wanted to:
"Enable Fi SMS Messages. Send and receive messages over data and get them in Hangouts on all your devices."
And so I sent another test MMS in Hangouts to my iPhone friend, and it worked!
I still have Android Messages installed but it's not the default SMS app.
Android Messages: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Btw, this is on stock OxygenOS 8.0. I'm going to flash a custom ROM (Resurrection Remix 8.1) and test that now.
The Android Messages app. I can't guarantee that it'll work for you, but worth trying anyway. You'll need to set it as the default messaging app on your phone. You can always uninstall it if it doesn't help. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Try using another app such as Android Messages or Textra
Here is a duplicate thread about the same problem. I have posted detailed steps for Google to reproduce the issue using the Google Messenger app on on stock 8.1.0 Dec 5, 2017. https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/phone-by-google/sS6fJLYymXA/RZhiF4XRBAAJ
- Install Google Messages https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
- Start a new message
- Tap the plus to add an attachment
- Scroll down to the mic to record a voice message
- Talk at a normal level at usual 10 inches distance between phone and mouth
- Play back the recording and see how quiet it is.
Even when I do this and talk very loud, it still plays back unusually quiet. I have to talk very loud into the bottom mic of the phone with my mouth 1 inch from the phone. The gain is too low or the app doesn't realize it should be in speaker phone mode.
Thank you, Marc Gamet
Here is a duplicate thread about the same problem. I have posted detailed steps for Google to reproduce the issue using the Google Messenger app on on stock 8.1.0 Dec 5, 2017. https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/phone-by-google/sS6fJLYymXA/RZhiF4XRBAAJ
- Install Google Messages https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
- Start a new message
- Tap the plus to add an attachment
- Scroll down to the mic to record a voice message
- Talk at a normal level at usual 10 inches distance between phone and mouth
- Play back the recording and see how quiet it is.
Even when I do this and talk very loud, it still plays back unusually quiet. I have to talk very loud into the bottom mic of the phone with my mouth 1 inch from the phone. The gain is too low or the app doesn't realize it should be in speaker phone mode.
Thank you, Marc Gamet
I guess they renamed it, but yes that's it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Have you tried a different SMS app, with the same results?
I don't know what that model has on it by default, but I use Android Messages on my Pixel.
Pretty sure it's this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Have you tried using a difference text messaging app like Android Messages to make sure this isn't an app issue? Also, did you try checking for any phone updates or updates to your current text messaging app?
In Android 7.0 and above, Google added the ability to respond directly to text messages or update task lists from within the notification dialog but the app has to support it. I do not know what version of Android you are running (but it looks like your device can get 7.0 as an update) and I am not sure about Message Plus having this ability but I do know that Google's Android Messages does support this feature.
Google message app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I'm just using the stock Messaging app that comes with Android. I haven't tried another others. Do you mean this Google Messenger app?
No matter the settings, I can't figure out how to make my message app have a unique ringtone and turn off vibration. The notification ringtone in the general Android settings seems to override the messages notification selection, and although vibrate isn't selected, messages still vibrate! Very jarring in the middle of the night.
Edit: I use this Messages app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
What app are you using? The default Android Messages app?
I'm assuming that the order is fine in other messaging apps, like Android Messages. If so, the issue lies with the stock app, and clearing the app's cache and data should resolve the issue (make sure to backup your sms messages first), but if not then factory data reset seems to be a last resort in which case you will loose all your data that you don't backup (photos, music, texts, etc.)
You could always use: Android Messages and Google Contacts. There is a web version for Google Contacts, which is convenient.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
That's the messager I use and it allowed gifs being sent
There are probably loads but personally I just use Google's Android Messages app. It'll convert to MMS automatically if you insert an image so make sure you aren't charged extra for those (I am, so I avoid MMS and use WhatsApp).
Anyway, here it is if you want to try out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Does it support sending messages over wifi or data network? Currently using Android Messages for this feature alone.
Yes, this is the one. For some reason, I thought it was just called Messenger before.
Part of why I don't use Samsung messenger app. I use Android Messages. Images show up normal, can tap view full screen, and you have to hit the save icon to save to gallery. Also allows a bit more customization, color coding individual message threads with different contacts.
Have really used Samsung's messenger since I had a Galaxy S4.
Definitely try a different texting/messaging app. Try Google's messaging app "Android Messages" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
If you're still having issues, check the APN settings. Go to settings> more > cellular networks > access point names > tap "menu" (three bars on upper right) "reset default" > Make sure "fast.t-mobile.com" is the chosen APN.
If the APN isn't the issue, perhaps its the WiFi calling feature. Go to settings > more > Wi-Fi calling > turn it off. Does this fix the issue? You can also try leaving it on, but change the settting to "Cellular Preferred" instead of "Wi-Fi preffered".
For SMS can you use a different messenger app? I use the Android Messages app as I can block them, technically I still get them but it doesn't alert me and deletes them.
For email I use Outlook, it lets me add domains (e.g. @spamemail.com) to a block list so I don't get them at all. I also set up rules with spam words to auto-delete email.
Its a never ending fight I'm afraid but I find those two things cut out 99% of spam.
Installing messages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Worked fine for me. The other app is there, but it's no longer default so it doesn't really matter
Have you tried using a different Messaging app? I prefer Google's "Android Messages" app over the stock one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
just download google texting app, not sure if you can change the colors but its pretty much like stock android design.
When you say stock messages app, do you mean stock stock or the garbage one that Samsung includes on it's phones?
Try Android Messages (The stock Android messaging app.) I believe it may also support wifi messaging on Verizon.
I'm using a Verizon Note 3 at the moment, and just like you, the stock app wouldn't work with Cricket. I'd suggest using ~~Google Messenger~~ Android Messages app since I assume the Pixel XL is a Verizon-branded phone.
For those not on Fi, there's still a 1st party app for it.
It's one of many Google apps that comes pre-installed on the Pixel.
For now I use Google's SMS app Android Messages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Ah yep, that'd be RCS (upcoming SMS replacement that is not yet standardized into Android OS).
You could use SMS sync and switch to using Google's SMS app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en). If you don't like it you can switch back without doing any harm.
Have you tried changing your default messaging app on your phone for a while (Android Messages, Textra, etc)?
I always liked this. It seemed to work the best for me.
Seems like Samsung has their own SMS app and unfortunately that's not in the Play Store for me to test.
However, I've been using the Android Messages app with good results: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Based on other posts, I'm guessing that there might be something odd with the Samsung SMS app.
Have you tried: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Which app is that? Is it Android Messages? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Or does Samsung have something custom on their phones?
Ah cool, I guess things are different on the Honor 8 vs P9 regarding stopping apps in the background. All the better!
Regarding not showing up on the phone--that's sort of what I was afraid of. The API we use to send messages should also write them to the history for us (we can't write them ourselves since we are not your default SMS app).
Could you try using Android Messages as your default SMS app to see if it helps? We've had this reported as helping for others. You can grab it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
(Swapping default SMS app is easy and you can always swap back so it's not permanent.)
Feel free to message or reply here and let me know what turns up :)
Not sure what you have set as your sms app but Hangouts stopped working as a sms app just recently. If you are using hangouts try installing Android Messenger or some other sort of sms app.
As for the calling, honestly, I don't thing Hangouts should affect your ability to make calls but IDK.
P.S. This reminds me of when I switched to a new slimmer sim card for my new phone. For a day or two one of my phones could make and receive calls but the other could only make calls not receive them. If nothing else works you might want to call your phone provider to make sure no uncoordinated changes were made to your account.
> People want to use first party software, not third party.
I think maybe you mean people want to use stock apps or maybe even made by a "trusted" developer?
Hangouts isn't a first party SMS app. That would imply Google was somehow responsible for SMS.
It's a stock app because it came with your phone. Every phone will have a stock (default ) SMS app shipped with their phones; Samsung, LG, Apple, Google, they all have their own SMS apps, but they're just as third party as Textra. You just have trust in the larger company that made the phone.
Hangouts was briefly packaged as the stock SMS app on Google's flavour of Android, but that's Android Messages now.
If you have an android device install android messages (Google's SMS App) from the play store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Everytime you get a spam SMS just long press on it and press the circle with a cross on it at the top (mark it as spam). Do this for a few days and volume of spam will very quickly drop down to near zero.
You're welcome.
Use a different SMS app. I know definitely the AOSP one has this option, so Android messages should have it too. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
So RCS probably doesn't work on these carriers. But if you want SMS and data messaging, try Android Messages:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It's the reason why Google removed SMS from Hangouts. RCS is similar to hangouts where you require data to send messages and you can send pictures and stuff over data not SMS.
There's an option for "Advanced features" (RCS) in the app settings if your carriers support it.
Or use Signal. It's a simple application.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms
That I don't know. Another solution might be to use Google's messages app instead of samsungs if you want to send your own gifs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Android Messages has a full watch app. Is there any particular reason you're using the Verizon app?
Also, you can send texts through Google Assistant.
If you really want to use the FP voice and text, I think the stock Android messenger app should connect to it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Edit: Maybe I was wrong. I will have to test this out.
I actually meant, can you send MMS using the Messages app?
I use the android messenger app for my texts, with it you will not only receive texts but also MMS texts and pictures. I could not find another app that would allow me to receive MMS pictures on my watch.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Neither Android Messages nor Carrier Services updated yesterday. Idk where you got that info from.
Android Messages last updated March 3
Carrier Services last updated March 29
At the bottom under "Additional Information" it has the date it was last updated.
Ah, well I guess I've got a lot of work ahead of me. How does Nova affect battery life?
Also, what's Google Messages? I found Android Messages on the play store, but can't find a Google Messages. The Android Messages that I found had some rough reviews.
A friend suggested Signal. Do you have any experience with that?
Could anyone explain to me if there is a technical hurdle that Google is unable to jump? Because, Google already has an app that does SMS and it sounds like a completely trivial thing to integrate into whatever app they want.
Android messenger might be a good alternative for you https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It sounds like it could be their phone. I love Google Messenger. It's their free app that is just like Textra, but better.
I have a Nexus 6p and the messages I get are fine with the default app.
I used to use MySms and loved it because it's very customizable with ringtones, notification lights, backgrounds, etc. You can also have messages sent t your computer and text from there. It's also free if you don't want the extra stuff that I find superfluous.
The other app I use often is Facebook Messenger. Of course they have to be on Facebook, but if they are it's the best option for picture messages.
Which phone? Which Messenging app? Also if you mean SMS app then try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
He is talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You just install the standard sms app from google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Then it should prompt you to enable it if the carrier has implemented it. Later any sms app should be able to implement it.
Probably should add Google Messenger as well.
I'm gonna guess it's Google Messanger
Google's Messenger https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
>WHAT'S NEW
>
>Messenger has been completely redesigned to make conversations easier, faster, and more fun.
>Here are a few of the new features:
• Simple design, quick photo sharing, and top contacts one tap away
• Enhanced features that let you send messages over Wi-Fi or your data network, see when friends are typing, and more (some carriers only)
• Unread messages indicator on your Messenger’s home screen icon (some Android phones only)
• Android N compatibility
Emphasis mine. Pretty sure the need to send messages over wi-Fi ties into Home. I'm sure later on Google will release API's that let other apps tie into this so you can use the SMS communication app of your preference. First they need to factor in certain security protocols. What is to stop someone from using GH to impersonate you by text. Ensuring that Texts sent by GH show up in the SMS app so you are not missing or oblivious to part of the conversation etc.
I used to use Handcent but it got super bloated and didn't properly support dual sim on OP3.
I currently use the google messenger app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) and it works really well, including group messages.
Google's Messenger. :)
Not a confusing name at all!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
SMS on Hangouts have limited features, maybe you can try Messenger instead?
If you install google messenger on your phone and select it as your main texting app , you will receive all MMS pictures on your phone and watch. You will be able to go and see old pictures on your watch as long as they are available on your phone. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
TL;DR: On the S7, use the native Messages app, not Google Messenger.
Long version: I may have figured it out. Background: I use the Google Messenger app instead of the native app because it is more advanced, has a better UX, and lacks gimmicks.
I put the phone in airplane mode but turned wifi back on. This locks out access to Sprint towers or the Airave, preventing it from affecting things. Wifi calling lit back up within a minute.
I sent a plain text to another phone. It left quickly. Then I sent a MMS text, just one picture, to the other phone, and it never sent. Messenger said it was trying to send, but eventually timed out and offered to retry. I did it again, same thing.
So I deleted that text and switched to the S7's native Messages app. Did the same thing. A plain text went quickly. A picture message also sent quickly (!). I tried a different picture, also sent quickly. Eureka!
What is the difference? Isn't the APN list stored centrally on the phone, in an app-independent area? If so, wouldn't the Google Messenger app use it, too? Or are there Sprint-specific tweaks on the S7's native Messages app that allows it to work over wifi?
Well this is somewhat better. Try using a different texting app. The best are:
Is it fixed yet?
Did you try changing to a different SMS app, like Google Messenger or Textra?
Interesting. I wonder if they changed it from 3.2.x to 3.5.x. The one in the 3.2.x series was google stock messenger.
Can you install it from here? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It does. Though I'd recommend Google's Messenger app if you're on Android. Its a lot cleaner and simpler and also has the archive functionality.
I use Hangouts because I use Google Voice which integrates well with Hangouts.
Oh wait, so, if I have "forward SMS to Messages app" enabled, will a copy of that SMS still show up in GV? For example, I use Google Messenger on Android as my main SMS. I also have GV installed, but only use it to check voicemail. All my texts are still captured by GV, which is what I want. Can I get something like that with the iPhone? It sounds like I can use Apple Messages in the same capacity as Google Messenger
Any phone can use SMS to text. It's the protocol that existed before smartphones. It sends from one phone number to another. You may have noticed that on a cellular plan you are paying for Minutes, Texts/SMS, and Data. iMessage can send SMS, so can Hangouts, so can FB Messenger, and a lot of other apps.
"IM" or Instant Messaging ditches the SMS protocol to use your Data connection to send the message. This will not count against your text/SMS allotment (most plans are unlimited these days anyways). If you're on wifi, it's essentially getting sent through your home network and doesn't use your cell phone provider's towers at all. So these IMs don't count towards your text/SMS or your Data cap. Once you go out away from a wifi signal, then obviously it will use a 3G/4G cellular connection to send the message.
Some other benefits of IM are that you can add advanced features like read receipts, stickers, photo/video, or any other kind of data that can be sent over the internet. SMS is text only, so only emoticons, and no emoji/stickers. You also don't need to know someone's phone number to message them over IM if there's a login associated with the IM service. For instance, if you're on FB, you can IM a friend without telling them your phone number. This also helps for those times where you've lost your phone or it's broken. You can chat via the web while waiting for your new phone. You also don't need to send them a message with your new phone number to begin talking to them again. Just install the IM app and you're right back to where you left off.
Now that I've explained the difference between SMS and IM, you'll have several options on Android for handling either one.
Your iPhone friends don't have to change a thing. They are free to keep using iMessage. They will however need to switch over to communicating via SMS to your phone instead. Oh, and iPhones were weird at one time about not getting this right... you may want to make sure you disable iMessage on your iPhone before switching over to your Android phone.
On Android, there's options. Too many of them. Even Google has multiple SMS apps. There's a default SMS app called Messaging on my phone, although that may be a relic from AOSP. There's also Google Messenger and Hangouts. For IM, you can also use Hangouts, but they just introduced Allo (which is also available on iOS). Apparently Allo will get SMS support in the future, but it currently only does IM. Then there's the other apps like Whatsapp and FB Messenger and Kik and so on.
They actually have that already. I use it as my daily SMS app, and it's pretty slick, actually. I like it better than hangouts for SMS.
Welcome to the light side lol
my wife and I shared a calendar on iOS under our gmail accounts, can I do that here? (https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37082?hl=en)
visual voicemail? (Download the T-Mobile visual voicemail app)
is there a way to make Google photos my default photo gallery? I don't even want photos to be stored in gallery or anything. (https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/photos/ySeapXyaRAo, http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/371543-changing-photos-default-app.html)
any good sms apps? Does hangouts (preinstalled fyi) work as an sms app or is it another mms chat client? (I just use the default Google messaging app - (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en)
Sorry for the quick and ugly reply. In a rush but wanted to help you.
I use the new Messenger app by Google.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
What exactly are you looking for in a messaging app?
Have you tried Google Messenger? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
If that works, it's an app issue. If it has the same problem, it's more likely your provider. Can you try and post feedback here?
I'll have to look it up but it's a nice clean looking app. Doesn't say here but I'll look more
Try installing the google messenger app. I personally like it more than the stock app.
Care to try another app? Maybe the issue is from your device's native messaging app
Google's Messenger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Facebook messenger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca
Textra: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
Hangouts lack some serious feature parity. With not just Textra, even Google's own Messenger is far better than their Hangouts. Afaik, Hangouts cannot send a Voice MMS to any phone number. Messenger on the otoh..
Also for me, I also like to keep my texting away from my gtalk contacts, I don't even want to announce my presence to my gtalk contacts, I dont even like to see those on my phone. But if I use Hangouts as my (S,M)MS app, that all gets murky..
It's on the Play Store, so maybe it's available to more devices. I do have a Nexus 5X, though, so not sure.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
The default messaging app on the Moto X Pure/Style is the one by Motorola which I don't use. You can find plenty of alternatives, including the ones I just mentioned, in the Play Store.
Google Messenger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Google Hangouts: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.talk
This message client from Google? I'll try it and get back to you and see if I get any lag.
doesn't this already come on every android OS?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It came on my 6P, my LG G2, my Mytouch 4G, etc... There's always been a basic built in messaging app and it's what I've always (still do) use. It just works. Numerous others fail in some way shape or form.
I assume you mean this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Picture messages will not download for me at all.
I've been using Google Messenger, but it's not the stock one. I haven't tried many others but I think this one suits my needs so far. The only thing I really care is quick reply, and I think iOS did it really well (although it wasn't implemented until iOS 8, but still).
The keyboard is swiftkey.
Yep. Link. Looks like they're trying to compete with Textra, etc. Haven't tried it, I use Google Voice heavily so I'm tied to Hangouts.
you forgot Messenger, it's what I use - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
You could try google's messenger app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
could consider trying the Messenger app from Google and see if that helps any (it also includes a full wear app for reading messages locally on your watch outside of notifications)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Google Messenger can mute and also looks pretty nice.
Coming from a Samsung S5 running CM13.
First of all, download Nova Launcher and set the icons to Marshmallow. It replaces LG's shitty home screen iOS wannabe.
Next, if you hate the LG texting app as much as I do, get Google Messenger.
OK, now we're almost back to sanity!
Unfortunately, it seems like System UI Tuner has been removed. They also removed the circle battery icon that was introduced Lollipop, which I preferred.
If I could modify my notification bar and get stock emojis back, I'd be happy.
Waiting for a root...
I have a Moto X 2 also. I didn't like the stock texting app, so I downloaded Google Messenger. Google Messenger is an app made by Google as an alternative to rubbish SMS messenging apps like the one found on the Moto X 2nd gen.
This is gonna sound dumb but i gotta ask, you do have the google messenger app installed and set as default messenger app on your phone correct?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
What texting app are you using on your phone? It might not be using an actual reply button and instead is using a button labeled reply that opens the conversation on your phone. Try using Google Messenger or Textra instead of what you're currently using and see if that fixes the problem.
phone doesnt matter! its the app so maybe your app doesnt have that option. if you want an app that does, then here! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
i just Enjoy Google's messenger app over any other messaging app. also i do have a nexus so its stock for me.
Are you referring to Google's Messenger app? This is my default SMS app and it works with this perfectly, even if I am in Maps Driving Mode.
>I switched my number from an AT&T iPhone
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>Skip to August 2015 when I get added to a group MMS
Group MMS is a known issue for anyone that has switched from an iPhone. Apple claims to have fixed these problems, but they only fixed it for individual messages, the problem still plagues group messaging. This is a problem created by Apple, and can only be fixed by Apple. Problem is they don't care.
Refer to this recent thread from /r/Android:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/40np11/after_almost_18_months_of_being_on_android_i/
EDIT:
In regards to this part of your comment:
>I decide to switch to the Messaging app, the group MMS seemed to work just fine but the app was miserable and i don't think there was a way to turn the notifications for a group message off
There are actually TWO ways to turn off notifications for a group message thread in the Messenger app.
Method 1:
- Open the Messenger app.
- Long press the group message for which you want to turn off notifications. This will open a menu at the top of the screen.
- From the menu, select the icon that looks like a Bell with a slash through it.
Method 2:
- Open the Messenger app.
- Tap the group message for which you want to turn off notifications to open the message thread.
- Select the menu icon in the upper right corner (three vertical dots).
- Select "People & options" from the menu.
- Use the "Notifications" toggle to turn off or on notifications for that message thread.
Either of these methods will turn off notifications for that group message thread only. You will continue to receive notifications for other message threads.
I would recommend resetting your Access Point Names (APN) to default.
- Open the Applications tab and tap Settings.
- Tap Wireless Controls or Wireless & Networks.
- Tap Mobile Networks and then Access Point Names.
- Tap the Menu icon and select Reset to default.
The SIM should auto-populate the list of options for you. Make sure your data is on even while on wifi. If you're using hangouts, I am sorry, try using a better application.
But google has implemented this in their texting app long ago?
Why don't people just use the Google SMS app, Messenger. It has quick reply and you can send videos and stickers and your location and pictures and whatever else you want.....
Hangouts was so bad that, thankfully, Google released Messenger.
They have two apps called Messenger - the AOSP one, and then the superior Google one on the Play Store. Unless they rolled that one into AOSP in Marshmallow (which I do not have).
Ok, so I have managed to flash it with CWM recovery but there is a problem with Wifi, namely it doesn't see 5Ghz networks. One day before it did with Android original ROM.
One more thing is that I don't have the messaging app after coming from 5.1.1. I have seen this https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/33plct/flashed_chroma_now_no_messaging_or_phone_icon/ but the link there is dead. Any ideas?
EDIT: I have installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging and it works
Besides that I can already say that I love it:)
Have you tried Google messenger? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Hangouts is the default on my device (I have a Nexus 5), but I don't use Hangouts for normal texting. I use the Google Voice app (I don't have a carrier, I just text/call from my Google Voice number). There is an option for me to merge Google Voice into Hangouts, but Hangouts doesn't have a search function, and that's a deal breaker with texting for me.
I'd personally use Google Messenger if they had Google Voice support (Google Messenger is a SMS/MMS app, kind of like your default texting app). There's also Textra that you may want to try out. Download one of them and give it a shot, if you don't like it you can always switch to another one.
Most SMS apps support calling the contact directly from the text message (although it make take 2 taps to do it instead of 1). You should take a look at Google's own Messenger app or the highly customizable Textra and see which is able to do it better for you. There's also chomp SMS, Handcent, and EvolveSMS if those first 2 don't work well for you.
Sorry about the misunderstanding.
I'm not sure what you mean by "require [you] to specifically download MMS", but I find the Google Messenger app to be really simple, clean and functional. I don't use MMS, so perhaps someone else can speak to the MMS experience using it.
Download and install this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
It will replace Hangouts as your default SMS application.
What? You got two apps? Messenger was pre-installed on my OP2. It's also the default SMS app for Nexus devices as well. Play Store said it's already installed too and I certainly see no other app called Messenger except Facebook's Messenger.
This is probably your default SMS app not letting us send texts while the screen is off or locked. Try switching to Google Messenger (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) to see if it helps.
Not third party but works great. If you want to use a thrid party app then textra is pretty good.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Just do it! It's much better and it won't lag when you're scrolling through a conversation.
I think you're confusing Google Messenger with the AOSP messaging app.
Google Messenger looks much better than Hangouts. Material goodness.
What about Google Messenger?
This is probably control controlled by your default SMS app. Could you try grabbing Messenger from Google and setting it as your default SMS app to see if it changes anything? This can be undone without any harm.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
I suggest trying a different default texting app. You could try Google Messenger for a bit to see if that works any better: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en (This app controls how our stuff is sent.)
It already does. My entire family has iPhones and I have the Note 4. Just make sure you have Group MMS enabled in your texting app. To be clear, this is a basic texting feature. It doesn't need Advanced Messaging.
If you can't find that option, download "Messenger" by Google in the Play Store. It's a texting app replacement that has the option. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Messenger is pretty good.
I don't use Hangouts anymore, outside of VM's.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Check it out.
Shouldn't be related to Hangouts (though I do suggest trying Google Messenger for SMS, it's way better)
We haven't changed SMS sending in recent updates so if it seems to be getting worse, there is likely some other variable. Is this related possibly to the length of the message? Does dismissing notifications on PC still make them go away on your phone?
Try the apps from Google for that:
I use these and don't have any issues with sending emojis to iPhone users.
I use Google messenger as my text messaging app. It's the stock text app on nexus phones. It shows you the message as well as the ability to reply to it without actually jumping into the app. Give it a shot.
If you're on Verizon, the "stock" messaging app would be "Messages." If you go to Settings>Applications>Default Applications you can make your choice there.
I'm in a similar boat as you - have had a Windows Phone for the past four years, and jumped to the S6. Over the last week, I started out on messages, went to hangouts, and then downloaded Google Messenger and have stuck with that for right now. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging I think the stock Messages app is probably the best, but I'm just trying each one out to see how they all work.
Same problem here. I was able to send sms messages by disabling the merged conversations option (Settings > SMS > Enable merged conversations). But now every time I want to send an SMS I get this screen: http://imgur.com/NBmlPN7 Also stupid because I don't have a Google Voice number. It isn't even available in Europe. Someone at the Hangouts team messed up big time.
For those who want to be able to SMS until this is fixed, you could try to install the Google Messenger app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Not hangouts.. Messenger. Not Messaging. They're integrating features that are already in Messenger into Hangouts. Why Messenger exists in the first place still puzzles me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Looks like messenger
Messenger by Google does this. It has global notification options in the main settings, and you can set specific notification options for each conversation.
I was having the same problem. The new messaging app in cm12 is a stripped down version of Google Messenger.
Just download it off the play store and set it as your default. They're virtually the same with messenger having a few extra features.
Link: Play Store
I doubt it will solve your main problem of profile pictures but you can try Google messenger. It does group messaging very well. It's made by Google so I'm assuming it will support showing content on your watch. As for the picture, Google stuff will show Google plus profile pictures. That's it. Samsung dialer and messaging tries to search both Facebook and Google displays whatever is available but I don't expect Google to work nicely with Facebook.
Edit: link to messenger https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
If you use Hangouts only for texting then you should try Google Messenger.
Google has their own SMS app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
No.
I mean official google messenger.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Which messaging app? Have you tried Google's messaging app?
I haven't had a problem since I started using Messenger
I'd recommend using Google's Messenger as your default messaging app. It is very light and simple.
I haven't noticed any issues, but I use Google's Messenger app instead of the stock texting app.
Glad to help. I'm afraid I don't have any experience with Spotify playlists. But regarding why I prefer android, since you ask:
1) I like to tinker
As far as aesthetics, once you can replace launchers and icon packs and use all the widgets you want, the iPhone system of putting all your apps in a big slush pile on the home screen seems a little maddeningly basic to me. As far as apps go, if I can think of a modification I would like to make to my phone, I can probably make it. If I want to save battery by turning on GPS only when maps is running, I can do that. It I want certain numbers to be able to ring me, others to go to voicemail, and others to not have an opportunity to leave a voicemail, I can do that. Etc.
2) An android device can be more of a computer.
The iPhone doesn't want you to think about directories and files. This is a valid choice, most people don't want to have to think about that. But I want to be able to pick up my phone, go into my downloads directory in my file manager, click a file, and if it is a jpeg, choose if I want it to edit it in this program or that, email it, upload it to my dropbox, etc.
Also, the iPhone does not want you to install any programs on it that apple does not okay. This has advantages, curating everything, for example in battery life. But also disadvantages. I would not want to call up Asus and get their okay every time I want to install a program on my Asus laptop. With Google I just have to check a box in settings saying I would like to allow outside programs to run, then can run every last mad thing.
3) iTunes
I want to just be able to copy my music and music to the phone as I like, without any arbitrary syncing business.
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By this way, regarding your issue with messenger downloading all your images. Would that be like a stock Samsung SMS app you are talking about?
If so, maybe try a different SMS app as your default one? I use this one by google and find it to be just fine
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I see the galaxy alpha shipped with 4.4.4 KitKat, maybe these instructions for how to do that will help.
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/manage-default-sms-app-on-android-4-4-kitkat/
While you are at it, I'll mention that you are able to change out all sorts of things, like the keyboard too. I never liked the Samsung one, but the Google one, with its ability to type with swiping, is quite nice imo.
Also, try playing around with Google Now. It's great. http://youtu.be/PAs6yQUCkno
Now a feature in latest version of Google Messenger
It's googles own app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I would try using a different text messaging app. Have you tried Messenger? FWIW I have a Z2 and two Z3Cs on my account and none are having this problem (all using Messenger for texts and group MMS).
> textra
Looks pretty cool, and is probably a good choice. I personally like Google Messenger though, so I use that. Check that out aswell!
I use this one too. I don't need a fancy app. This app is better than the stock app, which is good enough for me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
No. I mean this app...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Google Messenger (not to be confused with Facebook Messenger or the stock Messaging app) handles MMS quite nicely. Get it here.
Gotcha. I use Google voice so I can only use hangouts but you might want to try Google messenger if you don't care about switching & integration. I can't switch so I guess I'll just wait.
Textra is simply amazing. It feels like the Google Messenger app but on steroids and it's miles better!
I prefer the SMS app that comes install, because if not, SMS could be duplicated. If you are not happy with this app you can check a Google app called Messenger to manage SMS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Check out Google Messenger too. Even prettier, albeit not as feature-rich.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
I secong Google Messenger. Simple and effective. I have tried maybe some 5 different SMS apps and haven't had the need to look around since installing Google Messenger.
The stock Messaging app?
It's not a true solution to your problem, but as a workaround you could try Google Messenger instead which seems to be replacing the stock SMS app in terms of support, from what I can tell.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
That could be just poor coding. Try the Google Messages app and see if that exists there as well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US
I didn't say it's "Google" app. I said that it's an app of Google. This app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Show me a screenshot of what you see. Are you sure it's not the one you have installed?
You can text from any browser and supports RCS.
I kinda ran out of solutions for you, but have you tried using different Messenger app? Like, not the one which is pre installed by manufacturer, like this one from Google? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_CA
Yes, you need a phone active with access to it and you would need to be using Google's standard messages app and not a phone specific app (I.e. Samsung, Verizon, etc.)
Not sure if you could perform these steps without the phone:
- Check that you have Messages by Google
- On your phone, open Messages
- Tap More and select "Messages for web"
- Scan the code with your phone
Messages doesn't even have UI settings besides dark/light mode.. Example
You have some sort of a weird third-party app installed. Here's the original Messages by Google https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
For anyone worrying switching messaging apps might fix it. This one is aosp app that comes as standard on the Google pixel (it can be installed on any android device).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
No. As I stated, it is for Android Messages.
The Google Messenger app.
And I want to text even when my phone is off.
i use the messenger app and then i use mighty text to sms from my mac.
Have you checked out Messenger? It's from Google and faster then Textra.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Europe is strongly Android as well.
http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/global/smartphone-os-market-share/
Great Britain, Japan, and the US it's closer to 50/50, but that's even still that's 50% of the population without iMessage.
And hay, look, this is available for install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Not to mention side-loading is much more common on Android.
no.. use Messenger instead.. way better and still a Google Inc. App
So, we don't have code in our app related to wifi or your screen being on. These are unfortunately entirely outside of our app / service which makes fixing them not in our control.
If texts only send when your screen is on, your phone or primary SMS app isn't letting us send them when the screen is off. Try switching to another SMS app (like Google's Messenger) to see if it helps (has for others).
It sounds like messages also don't send when you're on wifi. Are you in an office? My guess is the wifi in your office is blocking our messages to your phone, thus making us unable to send texts on your behalf :(
Or you could just download Google's Messenger App and just use hangouts for video calling which is what it's meant for.
Upvote if you think you should just use Messenger for texting
I don't think there's a way to block numbers on the default messaging app.
But I highly recommend downloading the Google Messenger app, it's got great material design and is really where Google is putting their focus right now.
There you can go to "People & options" in a chat and block the number.
Replace your default text Msg app with Google messenger. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging you'll have a much better texting experience amd won't have issues like this
Ironically, Hangouts doesn't have a basic search function, so the app is a non-starter for me. I tried using it as my main SMS app for a few months and it would drive me absolutely nuts when every once in a while I needed to search for something but couldn't.
Then I started to realize that there are other apps out there that look ten times better.
I ended up switching to Messenger.
All the people apparently having problems with group messaging - wouldn't just using a different SMS app (such as Google Messenger or Textra) solve your issues?
That looks way different than the current Messages App.
Can't confirm but this may be related to the current Huawei news of Google blacklisting them.
Didn't they have Messages app? (release by google) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
if you asked for link by device. they have hangouts or Allo (this app ondevelop so very messy)
Except now it looks like Google is moving away from that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
The stock texting app for Pixel is the Google Messenger app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Is it the SMS app that is green? If so, that is just the stock SMS app that comes pre-installed on a lot of Android devices. It is "technically" Android Messages, in the sense that it is the "Messages" app that come installed on Android devices. Then Google released "Android Messages" which is their new SMS app. They THEN changed the name to just "Messages" (because we don't already have enough apps called that), which is what I use. It can be found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Sorry, I know it can be a bit confusing, but it is what it is I suppose.