Handcent

[allenmac]

Whats everyone's thoughts or opinions on handcent?

 

[moptart]

I like it!

 

[TokedUp]

Handcent is awesome, in fact mine just updated and its even better now. new settings menu and fonts! Just DO NOT use antivirus or ATK with it. major bugs.

 

[Jakaro]

The new version of Handcent, is amazing!

 

[Todd M]

The new version of Handcent, is amazing!

qft

 

[Teegunn]

Hancent is much better than the native messaging app. Quicker to load, prettier and much more customizable.

 

[Asterdroid]

The new release took handcent from a "you should probably use this" to an "absolute must have"

 

[bricor]

How can you rename the icon from "handcent" to something else?

 

[zeke88]

i cant send mms with it.

 

[Trooper]

It got updated again? Maybe I will try it. I did not care for the bubble messages though.

 

[wkd1]

i cant send mms with it.

If it's the same issue lots of us were having, then its just a notification error that needs to be disabled in the original messenger. There's a thread on here for this. The mms still sends, even though the notification shows a problem.

Handcent is a super clean messenger app. The cool thing about it is you can try it, or chomp, or others, and doesn't cost you anything. It's a simple 'uninstall' to remove if you dislike it. Just spend a few minutes and customize it to your liking.

 

[bricor]

You can change the bubbles to something else in the setup.

 

[Vihzel]

I used Handcent before the update, but am using ChompSMS right now. What makes Handcent a must have now?

 

[sail4fun201]

What makes Handcent a must have now?

+1. How is it better than even the standard Sense messages app?

 

[Twiz]

I liked the old gradient bubbles... I can't seem to find that in the new setup.

Nevermind its the Handcent classic bubble style!

 

[jazztalker]

I like the update too, but now my vibration function has stopped working when I receive texts. I checked all the settings, and neither being set to always vibrate or vibrate when the phone is in vibrate mode (which it is) works.

Thoughts?

 

[Musky]

This is probably a dumb question and I'm trying to find the best way to describe what I need, so please bear with me.

I can't find how to keep the Handcent application open all the time on one of my screens.

Does that make sense?

I was able to do it with the native SMS app. I want one of my screens to show the Handcent SMS "conversation" window open at full screen.

If any one can decipher what I'm asking and can help, I'd appreciate it.

 

[mistamista2000]

How can you rename the icon from "handcent" to something else?

Download SMS Unread Count from the market (free). It takes the place of the Handcent icon. It shows you the number of unread messages and you can also change the name of the widget.

 

[kmoore11]

Just downloaded the new version... so much easier to customize. I didn't keep the old version, but I think I'm keeping this one. I just need a way to change the icon on my home screen, I can't stand the Handcent icon for some reason. Any ideas?

 

[Shamrock13]

The thing is, Handcent and Chomp are almost exactly the same applications. I've been using Chomp just because it seems to handle more text messages + MMS better.

The only thing I prefer from Chomp over Handcent is the fact that it has a simple and cleaner looking pop up. Plus, I always had issues with Handcent and the keyboard turning and messing up when you're using the Handcent pop up.

 

[nyjetsfan28]

The thing is, Handcent and Chomp are almost exactly the same applications. I've been using Chomp just because it seems to handle more text messages + MMS better.

The only thing I prefer from Chomp over Handcent is the fact that it has a simple and cleaner looking pop up. Plus, I always had issues with Handcent and the keyboard turning and messing up when you're using the Handcent pop up.

Same. I used Handcent for the first couple weeks I had the Inc, but recently switched to Chomp. It's very, very similiar but for whatever reason Chomp seems to run better and faster. No idea why or if it's even true, just what I've noticed.

 

[Chirpington]

Chomp throws ads in your face when you're in the message list and settings whereas Handcent only displays ads when you're in the settings. I'll stick with Handcent for now just because of that.

 

[Lefort1]

Chomp throws ads in your face when you're in the message list and settings whereas Handcent only displays ads when you're in the settings. I'll stick with Handcent for now just because of that.

ditto, plus the newest handcent makes setting everything much easier

 

[blackceasar]

love it!

 

[mikeman84]

I loved Handcent on my Droid and wasn't pleased w/ the "old" Handcent for the DInc. Now with the update I am in love with the app again.

Is anyone having any issues trying to get the LED to flash a different color?