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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
These are great suggestions. Once I work out the major bugs I will be focusing on improving the UI.

The main reason I have the currently selected contact photo and information on the right is so that you know at a glance who you're talking to. I experimented with highlighting the contact row on the left pane but had issues getting it to work properly. I'll continue to experiment until I find something better.

I like the idea of getting rid of the phone number input but its necessary right now until I get the issues with the contact picker worked out (contacts with multiple phone numbers only show one option).

The feedback is appreciated.

Edit: Out of curiosity... isn't the icon already very similar to the stock messaging icon? And blue?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] noobineer:
Thanks for your help on my issue. I am regretful I didn't start by saying this is an awesome app'
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] luppie:
Just installed it on my Galaxy Tab P7510 and HTC Incredible S

Works perfectly.

Cant wait to see an update to sync my SMS history from my phone to my tab.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Glad you like it!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] antonyfl:
Hey awesome app! I remember you from when I owned a galaxy tab 10.1 (I have since sold it)

Anyhow, I came back to this app because I have a foreign Galaxy S2 (korean edition) and busted up my Sim-reader so it cant read my sim card anymore :( But with your app, I can use my old HTC magic (slow and laggy as hell) and still be able to send text messages with my SGS2 (via the Magic XD ) I know its weird but I hate using the magic.

Any chance you could make a phone-to-phone interface? The interface on tablet mode works OK for my galaxy but everything is really squished haha
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Interesting idea. Why not? Is there anything specific you would be looking for in a small-screen layout?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] antonyfl:
not necessarily, just that the "tablet" interface, look like a normal sms app (like the default messaging app)

or perhaps like the galaxy s2's default messaging app in landscape

http://www.android-pour-les-nuls.fr/images/stories/test-smartphone/GalaxyS2/ecrans/SMS.jpg
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Thanks for the pictures. I like the idea of overlaying the contact information over the picture.

This would help a lot for the medium-size layout fixes that are necessary too (for ~7" tablets).

That screen shot from the GS2 is remarkably similar to the TexTab layout (although obviously optimized for smaller screens).

I'm not sure if you're a French speaker or not (just saw the French text in the screenshot) but you may be pleased to know that with the help of another user I've been able to implement a French translation of the app which will be released in an upcoming Market update.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] antonyfl:
I dont actually speak french, its simply a picture I pulled from the internet but thanks for the input! I am glad to know you will be working on it! my GS2 appreciates it
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] klub242:
Really awesome app, but could you somehow make vibrate work on my Galaxy Tab? That would be huge for me and definitely an instant buy for the full version.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] tharonald1981:
If this would be possible i will buy it!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexdk:
Hi all

I installed it from the market and it worked then, but after it says it can not connect ......... I should have done something else after installing the market?

Ty
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] wxcolon:
Turn both Bluetooths off, then on... Sometimes you have to play with them in order for them to communicate.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Hi everyone!

I've just pushed an update to the full version on the Market.

Here is the changelog:

v1.1.5:

- Added French translation

- Fixed message sometimes not sending when it contains French special characters

- If a call is received on the phone while TexTab is connected, it displays the incoming caller information on the tablet (can be turned off)

- Added animations

More updates will be coming!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Kasush:
How about being able to make/receive calls from the tablet through textab to the phone? I realize that not many would want to do this, but if the phone can do this in the car through the radio it should be able to do it here. I can attach a bt headset to the tablet or a wired headset/mic for privacy. For me, this would make it the ultimate app.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexdk:
I have been forced to uninstall the program because it sucked all the battery in no time. Am I the only one who has this problem. I intallert it from the market. :mad:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] xlGmanlx:
Did you turn it off when not in use to include bluetooth
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexdk:
battery went from 47% to 10% at 5 min. :-(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] xlGmanlx:
That doesn't sound like this app..... That's just insane battery drain, I find it hard as I didn't have any issues and I was on an EVO
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Kasush:
I have seen no significant change in my battery life with this app. Obviously leaving BT on all the time will decrease life, but that was to be expected. I leave it running 24/7.

I have a comment on the new popup for inoming phone call:

I love it, but it would be better to remove the checkbox to not show again as we can set that in the settings. Also on my Transformer it seems to need resizing. Next time it pops up I will screen cap it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
That's a bit more extreme than can be explained by having bluetooth on. Bluetooth uses less power than wifi.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
You're probably right about moving the check box. I have some other tweaks I'd like to make to the dialog so I will likely remove it later.

Let me know if you manage to get a screen shot!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] chrispa76:
Love it :-)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Kasush:
I think that if the check box (and included text) is removed everything will fit well with no resizing needed.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] 41south:
TF101/Galaxy S

Unfortunately no go between my TF101 Transformer and Samsung Galaxy S phone. Messages go from the pad to the phone, but not the other way, don't think I've missed anything. is there a known issue?

Many thanks for a fine looking app, would be great to get it working before I buy the full one.

Edit: stock firmware on both devices, correct device types set up etc.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexeiw123:
Hi, just wanted to say thanks for this genius app!

I was Googling around for an app that does this... and here it is. Tested the lite version for about 5 minutes, and then bought the full one straight away.

Working flawlessly between galaxy s II i9100 and a HP touchpad on CM7.1 alpha 2.1.

I have a suggestion, when I select a number to SMS, it automatically formats the number ###-###-#### but when I recieve a reply, it doesn't. This results in two threads for the one conversation. Here in Australia, our numbers are formatted ########## with no hyphens. I believe this is set in SMS apps by the locale.

Once again, thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Generally this problem is caused by a setting in your text messaging client on your phone. If you're using Go SMS, do the following:

Open GO SMS, push menu > settings > receive settings; make sure "Disable other message notification" is NOT checked.

If you're not using Go, check and see if you have a similar setting with your text message client.

Hopefully that solves it for you!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
I wasn't aware of this problem but have dealt with similar issues related to number formatting for other countries.

I'll be sure to take a look at it. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] 41south:
+1 on that for New Zealand

Thanks for the info on the GO sms issue, have made that change and testing it now.

Update: confirmed all working - thanks!

And also confirmed that problem above with duplicate messages due to the number format. Mine are +64211234567 rather than 021-123-4567.

Off to buy the Pro version :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] jiggytom:
I am having trouble receiving the messages on my tablet (HP TouchPad CM7 Alpha 2.1). Connects fine on both ends, everything says connected. When I send myself a message from TP (using texpad) it goes through to my phone. When I send myself a message on from, it doesn't go to the TP...any ideas? I tried with and without go sms pro.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] apDroid:
Nevermind...sorry
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
A bit of a shameless plug, no?

I'm just kidding, a little competition never hurt anybody.

Congratulations on your rapid success.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
When you say "with and without go sms" do you mean that you fully uninstalled it and still had the problem?

Check if you have any other SMS apps running on the phone (except the stock one).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] jiggytom:
Yes, I originally tried it without go-sms being installed and then with it being installed. No other SMS apps.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] BMWPower06:
Awesome app!! I love it. I've been on android now for two years and I'm proud to say this is the first app I felt was worth purchasing. I look forward to future updates and keep up the great work!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ThePuppetMaster:
Hey,

And first of all thanks for the app, it's awesome!

However, I do have a problem with it. Just one, but it's a biggie for me. It's been mentioned here before, but for some reason it doesn't seem to work for me at all

International numbers. I live in Finland, and I have a girlfriend currently living in Germany. We text each other a lot, but I can't use texttab to write her, since the program doesn't seem to be able to transfer the number with the country code to the phone.

To clarify; I'm able to receive messages from her, but not to send. I've tried manually inputting the country code, with a plus and with zeroes, nothing seems to work. With my other friends it works properly, and for some reason I can see the (Finnish) country code next to their names. And yes, my girlfriend's number is in the international format on my phone - I've sent her messages from it without problems.

Screenshot of a conversation with successfully received and unsuccessfully sent messages;

http :// dl.dropbox.com/u/19676292/textab.png

(Sorry for the broken link, I couldn't post an image or a proper link due to forum regulations with users with a low post count)

On the image, my girlfriend's number is the one on the upper right (it gets formatted to the 0157 form, the one without the country code. The proper number begins with +49157. The Finnish numbers, as you can see, already begin with the country code +358.)

Please tell me if there's something I can do to fix this, or if it's a problem with the program. Keep up the good work!

ps. The devices I use are a Transformer and a Galaxy S.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] mj0528:
I can send from my galaxy just fine but I can't receive them on my tab. Am I missing something?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] mj0528:
Looks like it works with default and not go SMS. Is there anyway to get SMS on tablet from phone before textab was used. Sync them or something?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexeiw123:
So; that other similair option, I noticed that the other app is working over wifi aswell as Bluetooth. Don't worry I'm very happy with your app, just wondering if there is plans to bring that feature to your app?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Thanks for posting. International numbers have proven to be quite difficult to deal with. The problem is that I have to account for a different phone number format for literally every country. When you introduce the extra complication of communication outside the home country, the app has problems because it assumes all numbers should be in the format of the home country.

This is further complicated by the fact that incoming phone numbers are necessarily in a different format than outgoing phone numbers and must be treated differently.

So, what I'm saying is that the issue you are seeing is related to the way the app handles phone number formats and is not an error on your part. With the information you've given me I think I can get a proper fix for you but I'm not sure when it will be ready. So hold tight if you can and I appreciate your patience!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
This is due to a setting in Go SMS that prevents any other app from having access to new message notifications.

In your Go SMS settings, look for a check box labelled "Disable other message notification" and uncheck that. Once that is done you will be able to receive messages on your tablet as you would expect.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
There are in fact plans to bring Wifi support to TexTab. I was working on it a couple of months ago, and was almost ready to do an XDA beta release, but a bunch of other things got in the way and it got pushed down on the priority list. I'm currently at work on another exciting feature for the app, and once that is worked out I will be revisiting wifi support.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexeiw123:
Cool, sounds good. Any hints on features? Let me know if you want a tester? My tab is currently 2.3.7 not honeycomb.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ThePuppetMaster:
Hey,

Sounds great, thanks a lot! I'll give it some time and if you need any clarification about the issue, just let me know. Otherwise I'll just wait for the next release.

Happy to support developers who really care for the users on this level :)

Regards,

Vesa
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] alexeiw123:
Hi, this may be totally useless to you, as after all you are the dev, and I am not a dev. So just ignore it if you already know/its irrelevant. However I hope its useful. It seems that Google has an API for locale info based on some ISO standards, part of which outlines country codes and number formats, so I think this means you should be able to auto set those tricky number formats based on a phones locale.

http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/Locale.html

Really hope that's useful and not just time wasting.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Thanks for the help. I actually use this class to detect the user's locale, but it doesn't offer anything in the way of discovering proper number format unfortunately.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] BrianTDI:
Swype not resizing screen

I bought TexTab over the weekend and love it. My only concern is using the stock or smasung default keyboard everything works fine. But when I use the swype keyboard (my favorite), TexTab does not resize the screen to accomidate the onscreen Swype Keyboard. After the fifth or sixth message from someone the newest messages plus the text input box in the thread are covered by the onscreen keyboard.

Is there a fix for this? Right now I have to switch keyboards back and forth.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ProximaC:
Just bought this today and love it. I have a 10.1 tab running stock 3.1 and a stock HTC Sensation and it's working quite well.

A few things I've noticed:

1 When you receive a message and click on the notification it opens the app, but doesn't take you to the message you just received. You have to pick the person, then click the text entry box to reply. It would be awesome if it opened right to the message at least, then I could just click the entry box to get the keyboard up.

2 Sometimes when I start typing, the grayed out text that says "Enter a message...." stays in the text entry box and my typed words seem to go behind it so I'm typing blind. Clicking on the field clears it, but then the cursor is at the beginning of the field, but my typed text is at the end and I have to exit out and come back to get it to work again. I am not able to reproduce it on command, but it's happened to me 4 or 5 times in the last couple hours.

3 Do multimedia messages not work?

4 Can you highlight URL's in some color so they stand out in a string of messages?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] merr:
hey just wanted to say this is a brilliant idea been looking for an app just like this for sometime now. I was directed to this app on the forum and happy to pay for it. My only issue is well its not working haha

I connect fine,I can even send messages

Apart from Google's sync still being horrid in my opinion and having to manually input contacts (which has nothing to do with you) it connects fine ,pairs great too and runs nicely in the background. However I just dont receive any messages on the tablet it self . As i said only send

I do receive incoming call notifications and none of the sounds I've setup work either.

I'd love to use this as I live in a dungeon and only have one lonely spot where my phone gets reception lol

### RESOLVED ###

1) Even though the app is running task killer still killed it preventing fwd (duh on me)

2) Using third party SMS caused minor issues as it had an auto disable of primary sms feature preventing forward again

3) Auto connect is iffy and has caused a forced close several times (Acer a500 HTC desire HD)

Thanks for the great app

can't wait for wifi connectivity
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] zzz525:
This seems like it could be pretty nice. Trying the lite version now.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
I'm assuming you're using GO SMS. They've decided to block notifications of any sort to other apps with their "Disable other message notification" setting. This is actually "against the rules" but there's not much that can be done about it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
Yes I'm aware of this and actually thought I had fixed it a long time ago but it came up again. It's on the list!

This is a known issue.

MMS messages are not supported at this time.

Highlighting URLs is an obvious oversight on my part! I should be able to add that in fairly easily. Just in case you're not aware, you can short-tap on a message which contains a URL to open the link in your browser.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ProximaC:
Thank ya sir! I did notice you could click the link to launch it. Very slick. You are a scholar and a gentleman!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] howettl:
To anyone who has experienced the issue where text entered into TexTab does not appear on the screen; I've been researching this and have discovered that this is an Android OS bug and is not limited to TexTab.

Here is the report for anyone who is interested: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=17508

This would explain why my efforts to fix this have been unsuccessful.

I'm keeping an eye on the issue and if a fix or workaround is found I will release an update as soon as possible.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] xxdetourxx:
Yeah, I got that issue last night, it corrected itself after a couple messages were sent.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] xxdetourxx:
Today I sent out a mass text from my phone to about 20 recipients. The replies to this message got jumbled into two seperate threads in the app, but were properly separated in my phone. I imagine it became two threads because of the 10 person per message limit, but the replies should have been separated into their own threads as they were in my phone.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] fatchick1o9:
thx for the awesome app. this is exactly what I needed.

-I like the neutral gray background for now, as it matches most color schemes by being neutral. But adding the ability to change the background color so it could match/integrate with a current theme would be nice at some point in the future. Not a biggie, just something I would like later.

-MMS would also be nice in the future. It's not a big deal to not have it, but it would be nice in teh future.

I read through this thread and decided to try it. 6 txt messages later I decided to buy the full version.

good job man.

working perfectly on my stock rooted Asus Transformer + LG Optimus V with Bumblebee ROM v2.4. You instructions were simple and worked straight away the 1st time. :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] gbragg:
I am using TexTab Lite with my Archos101 and two Motorola Droids. Works great when message is plain text but if file is attached to text no message is sent to the tablet. Perhaps file attachment will be added later or is a feature of the full version. I like the app and will continue to play with it. Also like the prospect of connecting via wifi. Thanks for your hard work!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] 07blackwater:
Love the app and it works perfectly (I bought it) but is there any way we could have it import contacts?

NVM I see it's in future development.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] xlGmanlx:
The last piece!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] crimsdings:
great app

everything seems to be working great so far with my xoom and htc desire z (cm7).

i´ve not yet had any problems ..

any eta on : - Sync sms history with phone ? I´ll guess i´ll actually buy the full version
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] mberns1:
paired but wont connect

I have my Samsung charge and my transformer prime paired but they won't connect so I can use texttab???
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] mberns1:
paired but wont connect cont.

I have tried rebooting both devices several times as well as turning Bluetooth on/off several times and even uninstalling texttab and reinstaling it. Any ideas?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] fatchick1o9:
I've noticed that sometimes I have to connect to my Tablet from my phone, sometimes I have to connect from my phone to my tablet.

-turn on bluetooth on both devices

-start TexTab on both devices (pressing red textab icon on left side of 2x2 widget to turn it to green)

-touch right side of 2x2 widget to connect to your paired device. it should pop up a list of paired devices to connect to.

Hope that helps man.

P.S.

TexTab is frickin' amazing! I use it so much! Even with the 1 or 2 little "unique quirks" like not syncing sent txt history, this APP is amazing. I just setup the link and txt from my Asus Transformer all over the house while playing Gun Brothers or streaming pr0n from my DLNA / BubblePNP server. :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] nforsans:
excellent app, works great on my galaxy s2 and the xoom. Contact sync would be great along with mms support. Other than that an amazing app, thx v much!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] fatchick1o9:
I thought the contact sync worked if you signed into your tablet with the same account that you signed into your phone with. atleast it seems to for me.

but I do agree MMS support would be a nice addition.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] nforsans:
Sorry you are right, my mistake. What I meant is not contact sync but message sync, i.e. only the messages that were transferred onto the tab through the app appear on the tab, which messages received when the two devices were not connected together are left out. It would be good if upon reconnection the app forced a sync importing recent / missing messages from the phone onto the tab.

And yes mms support would be great!

Hope it makes sense and sorry for misleading choice of words in my earlier post!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] fatchick1o9:
no worries mate. :) Just wanted to make sure you werent having a problem.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] nforsans:
have now upgraded from Lite to full and was wondering whether there were any news about development of the app? Some of th features that others have mentioned on here would really be nice to have, but that was a year ago or so and I dont know whether the app is being taken any further.

Cheers :-)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] fatchick1o9:
yep. last update was like a week ago maybe.