Texts sending to the wrong recipient?!?

SRH12 · September 12th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Ok so I've learned to live with a few minor bugs and hiccups here and there found on android devices. For the most part they are pretty insignificant compared to the great things about the OS and its functionality.

However, my thunderbolt is sending SMS messages to the wrong person randomly. This is ridiculous! It seems to happen when I have large group of people in my recent messages list. At first I thought it was my mistake somehow, but just today I was texting my girlfriend (thank god this wasnt an embarrassing private convo, or the phone would shoved up a vzw sales rep's behind as we speak) but twice in a row I sent a text and watched it magically appear delivered to one of my other friends.

What a disgrace. So Ive heard there is a fix for this in gingerbread - aka the year old update that is about to be replaced in a month, which my thunderbolt still doesnt have yet. Shame on you htc/verizon. This is an unacceptable bug. Does anyone know of a temporary fix or app I can install while we wait for those jackwagons to address this?

mattbirk · September 12th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I agree, it has been mentioned quite a bit here, but I am all for this fix being highly acknowledged. It is a TERRIBLE glitch. Like trying to call someone and it calls the wrong person...that's how it is with the text "glitch." Lots of people text more than call, be it to their boss, SO, parents, etc and how mainstream it is...it is unacceptable.

But Gingerbread is going to fix this in May 2011, so we should be good to go! /sarcasm

Andy4390 · September 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM

I had the same problem...I downloaded Handcent SMS. It's free and works much better! No problems sending to the wrong person with this app.

magpullin · September 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM

+1 for Handcent. Never had one go to the wrong person using it.

mattbirk · September 12th, 2011, 01:43 PM

...installing now.

dragonsamus · September 12th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Install a third party sms app. I use go sms and have not had this happen since.

mattbirk · September 12th, 2011, 04:58 PM

Using Handcent, today I clicked on thread and it opened a thread near the bottom?

Also, I have had more then normal texts fail to send, and I had to retry...odd. I will continue using, but I feel like it is a bulky app, and I am a minimilistic person.

Just wish stock app worked, it's a fairly common problem for people too...

cookie_monster · September 13th, 2011, 06:35 PM

My buddy works for VZW and he told me there been a issue with the network or was

SRH12 · September 15th, 2011, 10:47 AM

I guess Handcent it is, folks. Thanks for the info, this is a crazy problem. I hate to say it, but I think I'd take the reboots over this!

mattbirk · September 15th, 2011, 01:11 PM

I uninstalled Handcent, I just didn't like it at all. Different layout completely, bulky. Will try a few others. Hopefully, IF Gingerbread comes out for the bolt, this will be fixed. I would be happy if that was the only thing that was fixed...

SRH12 · September 15th, 2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbirk

I uninstalled Handcent, I just didn't like it at all. Different layout completely, bulky. Will try a few others. Hopefully, IF Gingerbread comes out for the bolt, this will be fixed. I would be happy if that was the only thing that was fixed...

Honestly, I cant disagree. This is now the main thing I'm looking for in GB. Kinda sad, eh?

paigow · September 15th, 2011, 02:34 PM

wow! thankfully i never had this problem but if i do ill be sure to try out that 3rd party software.
could you imagine sending text to your 2nd girlfriend but your wife receiving it LOL.

Bramsy · September 15th, 2011, 02:52 PM

i have GB on my phone and see no issues.... there's a hiccup where if you get a reply too soon it changes the order of your last text above your own..... NOT a big deal at all!0

mattbirk · September 15th, 2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bramsy

i have GB on my phone and see no issues.... there's a hiccup where if you get a reply too soon it changes the order of your last text above your own..... NOT a big deal at all!0

Well that's good news, at least it hasn't been sending out your text to the wrong person...fingers crossed, we shall see.

nyrmetros · September 15th, 2011, 11:57 PM

Vouching for handcent..... Solved the issue of texts going to the wrong people.

Brickman · December 16th, 2011, 08:12 AM

While I do not have the Thunderbolt, I do use Handcent and still am having this issue!!! I am at a loss what to do.

EasyEEE · March 27th, 2012, 10:04 PM

Still having issues on me EVO 4G on 2.3.5..

Cleaned up my Contacts list and disabled texts messages from Bank of America.. was fine for a few weeks.. been happening again.

nyrmetros · April 3rd, 2012, 12:41 AM

Has the latest update for handcentade this worse again??