when u say group sms u mean sending 1 message to multiple ppl right? That functionality is available out of the box.

 

ok im not sure of any apps that can do that i just use whatsapp.

 

Personally, I just recommend and use GroupME. It does have apps but it works over SMS. You can log into the website to send messages from a PC. Best part is that no one else needs to set up an account to use GroupME and is free.

True it is not a built in functionality, but that is sort of the point of having a smart phone by being to customize and add fuctions with apps. Also in my opinion downloading an app for one feature is a better solution than returning the phone.

 

I use Handcent so I went back to the native messaging app that came with the S3. I tapped to compose a new text message and then tapped the address box and my contacts came up, then I scrolled to the left and tapped on "Groups" there I found the groups I have created, picked one and the 12 members of that group all went into the address box. It all worked just like it does in Handcent.

So, I guess I'm not sure what the problem is.

 

@ Musky i think he wants as per his words " I am referring to keeping the recipient list and being able to reply to all instead of individually." I dunno if u can do that by default in the messages app i had sent a message to 2 ppl when 1 replied it didnt come in that group it came as a single sms.

 

I see yes, thanks.

One of my clients is a business that needs this function and they use "powWow, and highly recommend it:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.powow&hl=en

 

reply all to the original group mms that you send.

the replies still come through individually though

 

Out of curiosity, why not use one of the 2 apps you say you don't want to have to download? The reason those 2 apps are recommended for this is simply because no, the stock messaging app will not handle group messaging in the fashion you are looking for. Both work well and allow group messaging in the way that you want it to work. I guess I don't see why take a phone back that doesn't do what you want when there are 2 solutions that are as simple as installing a small application. Either way, good luck with your decision.