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    Google activity Log

    What does Used com.samsung.android.mesenging mean? Is it using an app to message only or is it text messages and voicemails too? It is a samsung android phone on the google activity log.
    • lagiorgis
    • Thread
    • activity android google messaging samsung
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Smartphones
  2. Milo Williamson

    What is the perfect sms messaging service around?

    I tried Chomp, it felt pretty good up until my girl did not get her text, I tried Textra but the photos will not load onto a message plethora. VSM I am highly against, so is there a sms that can do all three? - send and receive text in a heartbeat without a stop sign beaming up to each message...
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    Group MMS Not Sending

    Hi Everyone, Over the last couple months I've noticed an ongoing issue with Android Messages. Messages being sent to a group will not be delivered unless wifi is shut off. Receiving messages works fine though. I have rebooted, cleared the cache/data from Messages, ensured wifi calling is on...
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    How to prevent apps/services from restarting once closed?

    On my old phone, I had powerful battery options to prevent apps from consuming battery in the background. On stock Android, however, the options seem to be more limited, which is why I use the "KillApps" app to get rid of these battery suckers. However, I have noticed that after several hours...
    • Argofy
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    • android application apps battery battery life kill messaging settings
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Android Lounge
  5. mrsmagnuson

    Flight mode not working, still notified by "Messages"

    Hi, i am not sure if this issue is device specific or software specific or what. I have a Sony Xperia XZs with Oreo which works nicely for almost everything. I was sad to see the old Sony messaging app go, to be replaced by Google's "messages", which works okay but not as well as the one from...
  6. Android News

    10 Best Messaging Apps for Android in 2017

    Whether you’re someone who juggles 50 different conversations at once or you have just a couple going on, here are the best messaging apps for Android!
  7. Android News

    Take a walk through the wasteland of Google’s messaging solutions

    Google has four messaging services that are still active. That's three too many. Here's a peek at why messaging is so fragmented on Android and how Google's missteps got us here.
  8. Android News

    Google brings RCS support to new European carriers

    Google has announced that RCS messaging support has been added to Orange, Deutsche Telekom, and Globe.
    • Android News
    • Thread
    • carriers deutsche telekom google messaging orange rcs
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tech News
  9. Android News

    WhatsApp now allows for two-step verification

    If you're looking for better security when using WhatsApp, you can now use a new two-step verification process with a six-digit pass-code which can be triggered every time you set up the app and verify your phone number. The feature can be enabled by going to Settings > Account > Two-step...
  10. Android News

    Here are the best messaging apps

    Florence from Android Central has published a roundup of best messaging apps for Android, with WhatsApp taking the top spot. Also in consideration was Google Hangouts, Messenger from Google, and Facebook Messenger.
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    Help Multiple messages sent on HTC Desire 626

    Hi guys. On my HTC Desire 626, when I send messages to people it gives me the red triangle and says that the message hasn't sent. The other person, however seems to be able to receive it but they get multiple messages of that one text. Sometimes I get multiples of the text they send back. This...
    • Android Question
    • Thread
    • htc htc desire htc desire 626 messaging
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ask a question
  12. Android News

    Telegram update adds IFTTT, conversation pinning and more

    A new update to Telegram has just landed, adding in full integration with IFTTT thanks to an @IFTTT bot which can be used control other apps or receive notifications from IFTTT within Telegram. You can also now pin conversations and even forward details from group messages to Secret Chats.
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    Help How to keep both MESSAGES and MESSENGER

    I am tired of changing default settings to see both types of messages. What can I do?
    • Android Question
    • Thread
    • messaging messenger
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ask a question
  14. SolApathy

    *700 million android devices at risk*

    A disturbing look into the future as tech takes over our lives. We are trusting that manufacturers and software vendors have our best interests in mind... All too often that is not the case. Remember the old saying - Trust but verify. We will update this post as needed. More than 700...
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    Help How do I use Vietnamese Keyboard on ZALO

    Hi all. I have a problem using physical keyboard which is Vietnamese language on ZALO Instant Messaging. I have tried some keyboards but it cannot work such as TS Keyboard, Viet telex keyboard, Guobi Vietnamese keyboard, IQQI, Redraw keyboard, viet fast keyboard, vietname keyboard, vietnamese...
    • Android Question
    • Thread
    • android keyboard marshmallow messaging remix os
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Help

    I'm trying to figure out how to switch group text messages from multi to single. There's a few people who don't want to see the replies by others involved in the same text I sent.
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    Help S6 edge can't create new conversations in Messages app

    I can't receive or send new messages to people that I have not already messaged before. When I try to send a new message, I get the error "Unfortunately, Messsages have stopped. I've tried other messaging apps, but they all have the same issue. I've tried turning airplane mode on/off, I've tried...
    • Eric23
    • Thread
    • messaging
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help 'Service not activated on network' cannot send pics in MMS

    Hi, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy A3. It is fairly new. I tried to send a picture in MMS and it has shown an error message saying 'service not activated on network'. I tried lots of different APN settings which haven't worked. I have credit, and I tried rebooting my phone. Please help.
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    Help Images not opening

    When I receive an image thru Messages on my Gs6, the phone won't download the image. It just never opens!
    • Android Question
    • Thread
    • downloads messaging
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help How to restore my text massages after they exported

    Hello everyone! I exported my text messages before I restore my phone as it's how I usually backup my contacts. With contacts, I've had zero problem importing them back to my phone. This time, I backed up my messages by exporting them through the app on my phone. it zipped the file. when I...
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    Help My friend can't see my messages

    My friend doesn't have smartphone and when they send me messages, I get them fine. But whenever I try to send them back it just appears as empty boxes, how do I fix this?
    • Jordantheboy3
    • Thread
    • messaging
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help emoji

    How can I turn my images into "emoji" for text messaging? I don't like any of the stock emoji packs. Its very disappointing that android doesn't support image copy to clipboard.
    • Little Bee
    • Thread
    • android emoji messaging
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ask a question
  23. Android News

    Report Suggets That Google is Planning a New, Smarter Messaging App

    The Wall Street Journal is citing "sources familiar with the matter" about some plans for a new messaging application from Google. The service is said to tap into Google's machine learning technology as a way to entice users to the service once it is released.
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