[APP][ICS][CM9][CM7][i9023/20] Modified Mms.apk With Next Line (Enter Button) Support

[mikko3024]

Looking for a way to insert new lines in the default SMS application (through the stock keyboard), I've modified the Mms.apk to enable inserting new lines (Enter key) in an SMS.

Instructions:
1. Backup your current Mms.apk before using this one.
2. Rename the dowloaded apk file (from the link below) to Mms.apk.
3. Using Root Explorer (or any file manager of your preference) copy file to /system/app.
4. Set proper permissions (rw-r--r-- or 644).
5. Set File ownership to root:root.
6. Hit the Thanks button if you liked this one.

Enjoy!

Download:
- JB V1: View attachment Mms-NextLineV1-JB.apk
- ICS V5: View attachment Mms-NextLineV5-ICS.apk

Troubleshooting:
1. Missing Messaging icon in launcher:
- Verify that Mms.apk has proper permissions and ownership. (See Instructions)
- Reboot device.

2. Force closing when opening message threads:
- Are you running a non-vanilla ROM? (ie. TouchWiz ROMs)
- Samsung has a database issue with the vanilla version of the Mms.apk. You can try using this patched apk: MmsTW.patched.apk

Note: The above apk (MmsTW.patched.apk) is a patched version of the apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.mms.com.android.mms to support entering new lines. The base apk's credit goes to the original author. Features don't include features from the CM9 apk (ie. Emoji support, gestures, etc).

Change Log:
JB Version 1: (Mms-NextLineV1-JB.apk) 2012-07-26
- Patched Jelly Bean Mms.apk file.

ICS Version 5: (Mms-NextLineV5-ICS.apk) 2012-05-19
- Updated base Mms.apk file.
- Various fixes (Gestures, etc).

ICS Version 4: (Mms-NextLineV4-ICS.apk) 2012-05-07
- Updated base Mms.apk file.
- Emoji support.

ICS Version 3: (Mms-NextLineV3-ICS.apk) 2012-04-01
- Updated base Mms.apk file from ICS 4.0.4. (From fipsib)

ICS Version 2: (Mms-NextLineV2-ICS.apk) 2012-03-02
- Updated base Mms.apk file. (With contact images in notifications from fipsib)
- Fixed FC when attaching images/multimedia.

ICS Version 1: (Mms-NextLine-ICS.apk) 2012-01-21
- Ported patch to ICS Mms.apk
- Initial ICS release.

CM7 Version: (Mms-NextLine.CM7.apk) 2011-11-14
- Initial release.

Guide to manually apply mod to apk:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21956763&postcount=25

Notes:
CM7:
- Be sure to disable the Send on Enter option in the app's settings. (Not applicable to the ICS Version.)

ICS:
- Modified ICS APK should work on most (if not all) deodexed vanilla ICS ROMS. Apk may or may not work on ROMs not running vanilla ICS. Some manufacturers (Samsung - TouchWiz, HTC - Sense, etc.) introduce other features to their ROMs that can render the patched apk nonfunctional. Prepare a backup properly before trying the posted apk.
- ICS version is reported to also work on Samsung Galaxy S2 running CM9 (by rehanraza)

CM7 modifications were taken from: http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2898
ICS modifications required the same patch and additional smali edits to bypass the Send on Enter check done in CM7.

Tested using i9023 on respective CM7 and ICS, CM9 KANG Builds. (APK should be fine on GSM versions of the Nexus S)
Reported not applicable to Nexus S 4G phones. (by blacknet101)

Let me know if this works for you or not (Please indicate your current ROM and phone model: i.e. i9020, i9023, etc.)
If you are experiencing errors and FCs, please provide a logcat if possible.

Screenshots:

Older Versions:
- ICS V4: View attachment Mms-NextLineV4-ICS.apk
- ICS V3: View attachment Mms-NextLineV3-ICS.apk
- ICS V2: View attachment Mms-NextLineV2-ICS.apk
- ICS V1: View attachment Mms-NextLine-ICS.apk
- CM7: View attachment Mms-NextLine.CM7.apk

Please download the appropriate file for your ROM.
Apply mod at your own risk.

 

[fergie716]

Dude.. Good idea!

Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

 

[noodles2224]

Cant you just uncheck "enter to send"?

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk

 

[mikko3024]

Cant you just uncheck "enter to send"?

Nope. The smiley button would still be there.

 

[recepo1]

It worked i flashed it but my messaging icon dissapeard but when i went into my email account just to check if it worked it did, but i dont why messaging icon dissapeared after i installed this

 

[kladd]

Looking for a way to insert new lines in the default SMS application, I've modified CM7's Mms.apk to enable inserting new lines (Enter key) in an SMS.

Instructions:
1. Backup your current Mms.apk before using this one.
2. Rename the dowloaded Mms-WithNextLine.apk to Mms.apk.
3. Using Root Explorer (or any file manager of your preference) copy file to /system/app.
4. Set proper permissions (rw-r--r-- or 644).
5. Hit the Thanks button if you liked this one.



Screenshot is attached for reference. Enjoy!

Modifications were taken from: http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2898
Tested on an CM7 KANG Build.

Is your method exclusive to the CM7 Mms.apk or can this be done to the stock apk as well?

 

[mikko3024]

It worked i flashed it but my messaging icon dissapeard but when i went into my email account just to check if it worked it did, but i dont why messaging icon dissapeared after i installed this

What ROM are you using?

Is your method exclusive to the CM7 Mms.apk or can this be done to the stock apk as well?

Yes, I think. You'll just have to edit /res/layout/compose_message_activity.xml

 

[octupusisonfire]

I can't unselect 'enter to send' because going to settings FC's |:

Nexus S i9020 on PureBionix

 

[hilton502]

good！！！

 

[Paparasee]

mikko3024, Is it possible for you to modify the mms.apk from CM9?

Alternatively, can you please give us a step by step guide?

Problem is that even I get FC when I go to settings.

Thanks for any help

 

[starman7]

please fix this in Android 4.0.3 stock or AOKP

 

[mikko3024]

please fix this in Android 4.0.3 stock or AOKP

Updated for ICS.

 

[starman7]

Special Thanks for you
Tested ICS Version, Work Perfect

 

[kelosh]

Been looking for this for a while. Works fine in ics.

Thanks for putting effort into this. On a side note are you able to increase the size of text entry box for SMS so it shows more than 3 lines (say about 7 lines). This would make it easier to write long texts

 

[blacknet101]

man wth haha this broke mms on my nexus s 4g AOKP v19 rom lol **** n I forgot to do a backup of the original mms app lol can someone post it up so I can get the old mms working plz thanks in advance

Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

 

[mikko3024]

man wth haha this broke mms on my nexus s 4g AOKP v19 rom lol **** n I forgot to do a backup of the original mms app lol can someone post it up so I can get the old mms working plz thanks in advance

Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

aw.. sorry man, updated the 1st post from your feedback. Do you still have the ROM's .zip file on your phone? Try extracting the Mms.apk from there. Don't have a copy of AOKP here.

 

[Paparasee]

Thanks Mikko ... works great
I presume there is no need to play around in the setting and that hitting the enter key will not send the sms!

Thanks again!

 

[HolymighT]

Wo0w THX!

You Are My HERO !!!!

Im addicted to use enter in my messages ...


Great !

 

[blacknet101]

aw.. sorry man, updated the 1st post from your feedback. Do you still have the ROM's .zip file on your phone? Try extracting the Mms.apk from there. Don't have a copy of AOKP here.

haha its OK lol hmmm anyway of fixing this?? it'll be nice to have, I love the stock SMS app but I hate the Smiley key instead of the enter key

 

[mikko3024]

haha its OK lol hmmm anyway of fixing this?? it'll be nice to have, I love the stock SMS app but I hate the Smiley key instead of the enter key

Can you attach the Mms.apk that you are using? I'll try to look into it..