What SMS replacements do you guys use?

[heythereitsv]

I'm kind of tired of the Sense SMS app, and I was wondering what replacements you guys use. I've already tried Go, it's a no go. Too bloated for me.

I'd be using this on Mobster's UP by the way.

 

[aml1025]

I use Handcent. The primary feature I like that the stock app lacks is the ability to send pictures in MMS directly from Facebook. Aside from that, the standard app worked pretty well for me.

Are there specific features you're hoping to find? Or to avoid? That may help narrow things down a bit for you.

 

[heythereitsv]

I use Handcent. The primary feature I like that the stock app lacks is the ability to send pictures in MMS directly from Facebook. Aside from that, the standard app worked pretty well for me.

Are there specific features you're hoping to find? Or to avoid? That may help narrow things down a bit for you.

The main thing I am looking for is looks (the iPhone SMS app actually looks really good... no hate please. ) and smoothness. One reason I don't like the stock Sense app is because it has a little dialog box after sending a message (please wait... sending) and it also autohides the keyboard after sending one.

 

[V3n0m90]

Go SMS Pro is pretty much what I have been using since I used it on my Optimus V back in the day. I tried all of them, Go SMS seems to be the one I like the most.

It comes stock with an iPhone theme. Plus there are tons of others you can download from the market.

 

[TDOW]

I use GoSMS Pro. I did use Handcent early on with my OpV, but ended up trying GoSMS and really liked it.

 

[Watagump]

GO SMS Pro also.

 

[lolfranks51]

I'm also interested in this. I haven't downloaded one, but I think I like how SMS Pro looks.

Do these just simply supersede the stock texting app? Also, does it do anything to battery life?

Thanks!

 

[TDOW]

I'm also interested in this. I haven't downloaded one, but I think I like how SMS Pro looks.

Do these just simply supersede the stock texting app? Also, does it do anything to battery life?

Thanks!

The stock texting app will still be there. You can set the default SMS app to use GoSMS Pro instead of the stock app.

As far as battery usage goes, I really have no idea. Some of the more technical people here may be able to answer that.

 

[Watagump]

The GOSMS team needs to quit sending me text messages.

 

[newevouservm]

The GOSMS team needs to quit sending me text messages.

100% why I switched to chompSMS.

 

[deathsled]

After wanting to run an AOSP rom for so long and taking the plunge I actually switched back to a Sense based rom in a matter of hours because I found I like the Sense messaging app way better lol.

 

[Antiochus]

Swiftkey. It's awesome.

 

[newevouservm]

After wanting to run an AOSP rom for so long and taking the plunge I actually switched back to a Sense based rom in a matter of hours because I found I like the Sense messaging app way better lol.

android 4.2 status bar tweaks/tiles
aokp/paranoid android/cm10 all in one rom or seperate
better battery life

for just the sense sms application? it's nothing special except that it looks pretty l0l.

 

[Prinny]

Handcent SMS, or even Pansi SMS. Pansi doesn't work with MMS right now...but Handcent seems to be great

 

[papadog]

I really like chomp sms myself.

 

[LieutenantSerg]

Textra, is what I have been using seems pretty good so far and it has an emoji plugin.

 

[Deleted User]

I use go sms pro and they have an emoji plugin too. You just have to deal with the ads I guess. I wish their was a way to block their number ,but I don't know how..

 

[Droidula]

I use go sms pro and they have an emoji plugin too. You just have to deal with the ads I guess. I wish their was a way to block their number ,but I don't know how..

Touch the icon where the contact picture is > Blacklist. You can then manage the blacklist by being in the conversation list, and then hitting the menu button > Services tab > Tools > SMS Blocker, or just touch the icon on the top left of the screen, and SMS Blocker is one of the options.

 

[XAL2]

Use Textra it's awesome.

 

[JagShrapnel]

I thought GO was too bloated as well, still on stock/sense but hate the Please Wait bullshit.

 

[XAL2]

I thought GO was too bloated as well, still on stock/sense but hate the Please Wait bullshit.

Use Textra brah

 

[Itsemicee]

The only thing about the stock texting I don't like is the way the texts sent/received are. They aren't back to back/ on top of one another. All the texts are in like groups...ew. Say i've been texting someone for a few minutes, ALL their texts will show up first then as I scroll up I see a batch of mine, the sent ones.

 

[TDOW]

I was using GoSMS. The last few updates made it kind of annoying. Just downloaded Textra. Liking its simplicity so far.

 

[Kritter888]

i like AI keyboard Plus it allows alot of features to customize with fun features & security such as sms through cloud which is encrypted so i believe it goes through the data side & not the regular sms way

 

[BmXStuD]

I dislike sense 100%, so i use the stock "wild for the night" rom messaging app which i guess is close to Jb stock messaging