[APP][2.3+] NowSMS, an alternative SMS client with google inspired ui

etheriae

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• Sep 12, 2013

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Hi guys,

This is the first app that we share with the xda community.


Our goal is to create a different experience using SMS following Google+ and Google Now UI style. Starting from stock Messaging app, we add some cool features and a clean user interface.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=crometh.android.nowsms


Features

• Popup on new messages
• Unread messages reminder
• Notifications quick actions
• List animations
• Emoji support
• Extra themes
• Theme personalization
• MMS (Beta)
• Strip accented char function

Note

• At the moment Now SMS requires stock sms app to work correctly.
• MMS support is still in beta test, we'll appreciate all feedback.

Thank you

Crometh Team

Reviews

• http://www.androidtapp.com/now-sms/ (4,3 / 5)
• http://dottech.org/128294/android-review-now-sms-app/
• http://www.addictivetips.com/android/now-sms-android-text-messaging-app-with-google-now-like-ui/
• http://codemink.com/download-now-sms-best-android-app-sms/

Help with translations?
We are looking for people to improve our translations. If interested: http://www.getlocalization.com/nowsms/

 

Last edited: Sep 25, 2013

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customworx

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• Sep 12, 2013

• #2

Sounds interessting guys, but u could give the ppl the ability to test features like "Themes" ...

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Last edited: Sep 12, 2013

sNoxious

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• Sep 13, 2013

• #3

Group Messaging would be a nice addition. :good:

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cwbeasley

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• Sep 13, 2013

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Wifi Calling SMS/MMS support?

I have 4.1.2 on a T989 using a TW interface only because my home has no coverage and I use WiFi Calling as my sole means for voice, sms, mms. Would this still function? Specifically the MMS portion, as no 3rd party app yet recognizes that my WiFi is used for MMS and it tries to fire up my 3G/4G connection (which doesn't exist).

I am asking because I can't get it to work, or maybe I've not set up a particular setting correctly yet. APN changes needed to get it to work maybe?

 

tkjeeper

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• Sep 13, 2013

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Like the looks if this, good job

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etheriae

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• Sep 13, 2013

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cwbeasley said:

I have 4.1.2 on a T989 using a TW interface only because my home has no coverage and I use WiFi Calling as my sole means for voice, sms, mms. Would this still function? Specifically the MMS portion, as no 3rd party app yet recognizes that my WiFi is used for MMS and it tries to fire up my 3G/4G connection (which doesn't exist).

I am asking because I can't get it to work, or maybe I've not set up a particular setting correctly yet. APN changes needed to get it to work maybe?

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MMS over WiFi is not supported at the moment

 

etheriae

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• Sep 14, 2013

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Published version 2.01


Changes

• Fix a little bug that prevent a message to be sent if the address contains international prefix

 

Last edited: Sep 14, 2013

gbadcool

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• Sep 14, 2013

• #8

Is it support dual sim? :what:

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gbadcool said:

Is it support dual sim? :what:

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Tried n as others sms app .. it's not :sly:

 

etheriae

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gbadcool said:

Is it support dual sim? :what:

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Tried n as others sms app .. it's not :sly:

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No, dual sim support is not officially supported by android so there ins't public api. Dual sim implementation is customized by every manufacturer and/or every device and is not simple to find documentation about it

 

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sNoxious

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• Sep 14, 2013

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Is it possible to remove the toast when sending a message?

Sent from my Nexus 7

 

pemell

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• Sep 14, 2013

• #11

I don't have stock messenger app installed as I use textra sms. Guess using this won't work then?

 

etheriae

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• Sep 15, 2013

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Now SMS doesn't save incoming message in android contento provider at the moment. If textra do it, now Sms should work.

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etheriae

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• Sep 15, 2013

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Released version 2.0.2



Changes:

• *Test* Fix for unsending new message
• *Test* Fix LED notification
• Fix read/unread messages

sNoxious said:

Is it possible to remove the toast when sending a message?

Sent from my Nexus 7

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We will make it configurable in one of the next release

 

sNoxious

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• Sep 15, 2013

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etheriae said:

We will make it configurable in one of the next release

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This, plus the ability to send Group Messages would be the perfect SMS app for me. :good:

Sent from my Nexus 4

 

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D-m-x

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• Sep 16, 2013

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I am using the App for 2 Days now and i like the UI and everything works fine so far. Only thing i would like to have a Delivery Notification like with the Send Toast Message. This would be great too and the Group Messaging of course

 

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T_O_N_Y_

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• Sep 17, 2013

• #16

Really Loving The UI

I Tried It For The First Time & I Loved It But It Still A Little Rough Around The Edges Lol
I'd Love To Be A Beta Tester For You Guys In Case Y'all Need The Support

 

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etheriae

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T_O_N_Y_ said:

I Tried It For The First Time & I Loved It But It Still A Little Rough Around The Edges Lol
I'd Love To Be A Beta Tester For You Guys In Case Y'all Need The Support

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Now SMS beta test community on Google+ link is in my sign

 

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etheriae

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• Sep 18, 2013

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2.0.3 BETA

NowSMS 2.0.3 Beta released and available for our beta test community



Changes:
Fix position of some messages inside conversation
Fix LED notification
Added option to disable emoji input
Added option to retain keyboard shown after message is sent
Added option to show/hide feedback after message is sent/delivered
Now only MMSC setting for MMS is required, others are optionalAdded a simple guide to setup MMS


NowSMS 2.0.3 will be also released in production when we fix some other issues.


We are looking for people to improve our translations. If interested: http://www.getlocalization.com/nowsms/

 

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WiwiPouPou

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• Sep 18, 2013

• #19

Could you please implement privacy settings on notifications like chompsms? I mean the ability to choose to hide just message but not the sender name...
Thanks


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JohnnyEpic

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• Sep 19, 2013

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Applied for g+ community. Having no luck on Sprint SMS. Nt sure what apn settings beyond url (http://mms.sprintpcs.com) I'm supposed to put. It didn't Auto recognize. Will report to g+ if you prefer.

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