Native SMS Nexus 7 3G texting send/receive/manage with stock JB mms.apk

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makbil

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Working fine on my Nexus 7 on 4.3.
I did a search but nothing comes up, is there a way to get unread count badges on the icon?
 

rubber guard

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Fwiw I'm stock unrooted. I can see the apk, but it fails install after the second screen.

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makbil

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Works on the latest 4.3 upgrade "Y", same method, just copy to /system/app.
(tilapia - nakasig)
 

itraceyou

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Hi Guys,

This is my first post so please be gentle with me :cyclops:

My Device: Nexus 7 3G ( Tilapia )
ROM: ParanoidAndroid 3.99 for Tilapia
Network: BSNL India South
Data Enabled: Yes
Previously worked with Go SMS Premium fine. Was able to send and receive texts.

Yes, my SIM plan does support SMS + Data.

Steps Done:

Tried both manual installation by moving the apk to /system/app and TWRP flashing the zip.
Permissions set to rw-r-r 644 ownership: root:root using Root Explorer

Issue: Message not sent

Need help from you guys :cowboy:


i am having the same problem. Im on PA 3.67. Receiving SMS is okay but couldn't send it out :rolleyes: Can anyone help ?
 

redeyeksc

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Has anyone updated to 4.4 and been able to use this?
I recieved my OTA but am hesitant to pull the trigger.
 

eve_bluemoon

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Is this require root?

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---------- Post added at 11:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:25 AM ----------

i tried go sms pro and mysms,both also requires set the app as default app. my nexus 7 is upgraded no 4.4, unrooted, my plan support data and sms.
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Chidoc

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Upgraded to 4.4 and re-rooted, Not working!
Have tried to re-install with same results. This was one of my most useful root apps!!!
 

gallagher56

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mms.apk would not load to my nexus 7

I trie the solution below on my Nexus 7 purchased in January 2014 (Android 4.4.2)
However when I attempted to copy the unzipped MMS.apk file I got the message "/system/aap is read only".
The file would not copy to this location.
I tried a couple of different root managers I downloaded from Google play, all with the same result.

Also when I tried to access the permissions none of the root manager apps had any success, even though they advertided that they could do this.

Can anyone suggest a solution
P.S. I am not a developer so I need a fairly low tech explanation.
Even better would be an app that did the whole exercise for us non - technical users.
-- Downloads the software, loads it to the correct location, sets the permissions, rebootsand gives a allows us to set the default SMS app.

Download file
Unzip
Load "mms.apk" into system/app and set permissions
Reboot

Thanks to theos0o.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591989[/QUOTE]
 

rajuki

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I trie the solution below on my Nexus 7 purchased in January 2014 (Android 4.4.2)
However when I attempted to copy the unzipped MMS.apk file I got the message "/system/aap is read only".
The file would not copy to this location.
I tried a couple of different root managers I downloaded from Google play, all with the same result.

Also when I tried to access the permissions none of the root manager apps had any success, even though they advertided that they could do this.

Can anyone suggest a solution
P.S. I am not a developer so I need a fairly low tech explanation.
Even better would be an app that did the whole exercise for us non - technical users.
-- Downloads the software, loads it to the correct location, sets the permissions, rebootsand gives a allows us to set the default SMS app.

Download file
Unzip
Load "mms.apk" into system/app and set permissions
Reboot

Thanks to theos0o.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591989
[/QUOTE]

In order to use this mod, you must be rooted. This is why you are unable to modify anything in the root folder.
 

azukineru

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excuse me, I want to ask

I've put Mms.apk in my system/app and rebooted it

but whenever I send SMS ( through GoSMSpro or Messaging ) , it keep popping me message "you can only send messages to your fixed dialing numbers" . What should I do ?

note: my android is 4.3.1
 
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    Tested and fully working in my N7 3G.

    Download file
    Unzip
    Load "mms.apk" into system/app and set permissions
    Reboot

    Thanks to theos0o.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591989
    7
    Thx a lot... pushed and installed with success

    For the noob like me...

    Root your N7 using the Nexus 7 Toolkit (not too far from here)
    Copy the Mms.apk to your sdcard folder
    Then using the Root Browser Lit (playstore), copy Mms.apk to system/app
    Set the permissions:
    • Set apk file permissions to rw-r--r-- (644)
    • Set apk file ownership to root:root.

    REBOOT and you will see your new app :p
    3
    thanks kRt_uK! works on my n7! i just get double notifications, but hey at least i can use the device to send & receive sms!

    About the double notification: if u go to settings > apps > all > "simple message receiver" and deactivate notifications, u will get only 1 notification when receiving a SMS/MMS. Dont know if this affects other apps, but i did not get any errors untill now.
    3
    Anybody got the file? The link has 404d

    Here you go
    2
    Edit the existing entry and hit the back button when done. If you tap outside of the APN entry borders your changes will be lost.