Opinion On Messaging Apps

[AngelosDracul]

Okay, guys... GoSMS is starting to become a BOTHER. It was great, but since its "cloud" features, and constant bombardment of "buy this, do that" I am fed up with it. I just did a backup before I wiped and flashed, and it is NOT reading that my backups are there (local, not in the cloud... apparently Cloud is not working?).

So, I am off to find a newer, better app.

I would like Backup features (especially if it can restore from Go's backups), themeing support, and general customization, and possibly facebook contact picture support (i know with the recent updates, facebook has made this nearly impossible).

What are you guys using? Does stock "do" it for you? I am running CM9 on a Nexus S 4G (Crespo4G).

Thanks, everyone!

 

[Furitu]

Okay, guys... GoSMS is starting to become a BOTHER. It was great, but since its "cloud" features, and constant bombardment of "buy this, do that" I am fed up with it. I just did a backup before I wiped and flashed, and it is NOT reading that my backups are there (local, not in the cloud... apparently Cloud is not working?).

So, I am off to find a newer, better app.

I would like Backup features (especially if it can restore from Go's backups), themeing support, and general customization, and possibly facebook contact picture support (i know with the recent updates, facebook has made this nearly impossible).

What are you guys using? Does stock "do" it for you? I am running CM9 on a Nexus S 4G (Crespo4G).

Thanks, everyone!

Hi!
Have you ever tryed Handcent SMS ?!

 

[AngelosDracul]

Hi!
Have you ever tryed Handcent SMS ?!

Actually, yes. Waaaay back when I got my first Android (Epic 4G). Might have to give it a go again.

 

[ez2]

hmm, i haven't received any spam or cross sell proposals through go sms, maybe it's because i use adfree?
Also not sure what you mean by the cloud being a bother. I don't see that option.
The customization of go sms is awesome, i don't know if any other sms app that even comes close.

~Samsung Galaxy SIII (SPH-L710) - Blazer ROM v1.6 - TWRP~

 

[klamboi]

I haven't used GO or Handcent in awhile, but I really did like Handcent. It was pretty nice and not much lag.


-K

 

[TattooSam]

For SMS I'm more than happy with the AOSP SMS app. Runs just fine but to be honest I'd rather that everyone I text was a whatsapp user instead as the delivery status is really useful. A less iPhoney theme would be nice for whatsapp too.

 

[Product F(RED)]

Just an FYI, there are messaging-app-independent...apps (lol) for backing up and restoring text messages on the market. Like SMS Backup Pro and a ton of others.

 

[hiSSteria]

I tried numerous Messaging apps, but in the end, I went on using only "SMS Enhancer" app, which is essentially just a nicely stylized popup widget. Any other application just slowed down my already slow Wildfire.

Now, I'm on Windows Phone, and I don't have to worry about such things. Though, would like at least SOME customization of default messaging app...

 

[chrisperrera]

Default ICS

Personally, I like the default messaging app in Ice Cream Sand which. (Or at least the one in CM9)
I mean, It has Emoticons native support (for those people who use it or people who's friend's beg them to use it) and a whole other bunch of useful settings.

 

[djglow1]

I don't know why you haven't tried handcent yet. Its the best in my opinion.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app

 

[dillonshepherd91]

Handcent, hands down!

I have the nexus s 4g on sprint (still love it =D).
My favorite features:
Handcent Backup
Popup Window
Split Message Options (split by word & add counter, awesome for cdma carriers like sprint)
Customization
Plugins (Emoji especially)

 

[AngelosDracul]

Thanks for the responses, guys! Once the thread got moved, it seemed to really do good.

I have used Handcent in the past. And I found GoSMS and was completely happy with it, until all their "sign up, and login" crap. I liked being able to backup locally before updating.

The rom I am running now (a JB variant) has SMS issues, and I am a HEAVY texter, so I was looking for other options. Right now, I am still using stock, so I will look into the standalone backup option. Thanks again!