[MOD] Messaging.apk with no message limit and "sent time" (JB 4.1.2)

[shaftenberg]

Hi guys,

here is the Messaging.apk from stock Jelly Bean 4.1.2.
I changed the conversation message limit from 1000 messages to 9999 and changed the displayed date in threads from "received time" to "sent time", hope you'll enjoy.

Go one time to "settings" and set the message limit to 9999, then you are done.

Flash from CWM or extract the apk manually, just as you need it.
This is completely safe, but I recommend to backup your old Messaging.apk first, just for your convenience.

Caution: If you are on Omar's ROM, you should delete MmsDependencies.apk from /system/app manually to avoid weird conflicts!

Update 31-3: new Version (hidden database limit removed)
Update 12-4: provided a CWM-package (MessagingNoLimit.zip)
Update 13-4: added a grey and a black themed version (flashable zip) with a NEW ICON, see pictures
Update 14-4: added CWM-package with a BLACK stock JB framework-res.apk, for the ones who like to have a real black SMS app.
You'll never see the gradient blueish background style again, this is for all apps. You don't need this package, it is optional.

 

[shaftenberg]

Update: not that Motorola had a message limit of 1000 messages max per conversation, they had a max database limit of 10.000 messages in the whole, so that the oldest threads were removed automatically.

I removed that limit so now you have 9999 messages per thread and no database limit. Updated Messaging.apk in opening post, enjoy.

 

[shaftenberg]

Update: I provided a CWM package, enjoy.

 

[murilosilva]

works istfles

Update: I provided a CWM package, enjoy.

Work on non rooted and locked razr i ?

 

[HSD-Pilot]

It's an Clockworkmod . zip and you have to flash CWM first.
To flash CWM you'll have to unlock your Bootloader!

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[shaftenberg]

You can move the apk to /system/app manually if you don't have CWM, but you must be rooted then too.

 

[shaftenberg]

Double post, but: Updated OP with a grey themed version and a new launcher icon (the one from CM).

Is anyone interested in a light theme? Or completely black?
Personally I prefer some shades to distinguish messages better...

 

[HSD-Pilot]

I'm in for an complete blacked out Version
Black is beautiful

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[shaftenberg]

I'm in for an complete blacked out Version

done, see OP

There's only one thing I can't find: Every window has a gradient background. It seems, this is not in Messaging.apk but in framework or SystemUI - any clue where to look at?
I'm asking because the "compose" window has the old gradient and the compose part of the message list screen is gradient too. Is this Holo standard?

[edit]
Found it.
In order to get the app (and all others) completely black, you need to change background_holo_dark.png in framework-res.apk, folder /res/drawable-nodpi - so, what do you suggest? I will definitely update my lockscreen mod with this, but if someone wants completely black Messaging.apk but no lockscreen changes, there will be a dilemma... Ideas?

 

[HSD-Pilot]

Hey, thanks for the Black Version. Personally I can live with the App, like it looks now

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[shaftenberg]

Maybe you want to try the black framework, looks so much better

 

[HSD-Pilot]

For sure, I'll try it as soon as I'm back home. :thumbup:

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[pangyaaaaaa]

what does the black frame do? some screenshots?

thanks shaftenberg for your great work

 

[HSD-Pilot]

I'm back home and on my way to test. Of everything goes well, I will include it into the Blackout pack on HF.
I'll post some Screenshots when I'm ready

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[HSD-Pilot]

Just flashed it and already love it
Great Mods, thanks for that.

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[shaftenberg]

what does the black frame do?

Just removes the blue fading background in apps and settings. No Screenshots needed, just look at your apps and settings, they are blue.

[edit]
HSD was faster, thanks

 

[hunzhang]

Stock Deodexed messaging app

Can u please re-upload the unmodified yet deodexed messaging app ?

 

[shaftenberg]

Here you go, stock JB 4.1.2 unmodified but deodexed.

 

[hunzhang]

Here you go, stock JB 4.1.2 unmodified but deodexed.

I'm missing this, Thank u!

 

[dara85]

Thanks for the mod. I really like simply looking but efective things and this is exactly what I wanted to have in my razr.
One note I'd mention though is that I coudn't install it in cwm, it just deleted my original message app so I've had to install it manually and works fine now. I'm on Omars rom but there is high probability that this issue is caused by the ugly thing between chair and keyboard :laugh: .