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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Finally, a Google Voice SMS popup solution...

Background:

First off, I definitely care about this more than 99% of ppl out there, and have been looking for a solution for over 2 years, and have posted on countless forums, emailed probably 50 developers, created my own ghetto tasker solutions.. etc

I use Google Voice for ALL of my calls and SMS (using Google Voice App and GV Callback for calls), and have since it was GrandCentral. Given that, it's driven me crazy that there's no SMS popup option to work with Google Voice... since they don't have an open API, mainly. All other SMS apps like GO SMS, Handcent, etc make you use the random Google Voice contact number and mess up my threads.

Today, I finally found an app that will work with Google Voice and display a popup for incoming SMS along with the message (screen on or off).

by developer, ProductiGeeky

Notifier Pro

is the paid version, but the

lite version

also works if you want to test it out with limited features.

The developer has also released variants of basically the same app with very slightly different features called:

iPhone Notifications and WP7 Notifications

There are lite versions available for both. NotifierPro seems to include all features of WP7, but the iPhone Notifications app has a better toast popup dialog-- which is not available in NotifierPro. However, it (iphone) doesn't have the robust features available in the NotifierPro version.

You can read the app descriptions for more details, but here are some screenshots to get an idea.

In the app description, there is no mention of Google Voice compatibility. I've contacted the developer, and think he should make a variant with google voice in mind.

BTW, you can add notifications for virtually any app (like Gmail, messaging, email, GTalk, etc) with tons of other features. The major downside is, you can only use your default notification tone, despite the fact you can customize the vibration. In the screenshots, I'm using NotifierPro with the various themes that come with the app.

Some NotifierPro features include:

• allowing you to move the location of the popup

• adjust screen off > screen on popup settings

• set if you want it to appear as a banner or notification

• choose themes

• set sleep schedules

• set repeat notification reminders, etc, etc.

Screenshots of NotifierPro app (I'm using the paid Plus version, but free also works):

iPhone Notifications version I mentioned

NOTE: If you're going to try this for Google Voice, it's best to turn off the audible notification in the google voice app (under Sync & Notifications) to prevent the double tone.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I do. It's got plenty of room for improvement, but it's an absolute step in the right direction.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
EDIT: nothing to see here.

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Authentik:
Does anybody know how he modified the carrier text at the bottom of the lockscreen?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Lol, ya.. I did that. It's a baked in feature of Roman's AOKP ROM -- info thread is in the NS4G Dev section
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droptothetop:
Thanks for pointing this out!

I guess the themes only apply to NP?

EDIT:

Here's the one that's solely for GV: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.googlevoicenotificationslite

Mine doesn't seem to be working :-(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lexluthor:
Been looking for better google voice support for a long time now.

This thread is a bit confusing though. If I want google voice popups, I just use https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.googlevoicenotificationslite

Not the notifier pro app, right?

I'll try this now. I'd still love a more full blown Google Voice support, something like Go SMS that worked with GV, but maybe this is a start.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droptothetop:
+1 on that.

The Google Voice app didn't actually work when I tried it... However, NotifierPro (original post) and PopupNotifier (also from the same dev - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nlucas.popupnotificationslite) both worked. It seems like there's an overlap in functionality but all of these apps are just slightly different.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Ya, its all the same dev- if you have feature ideas, I think he is watching this thread. He's been pretty quick and responsive

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] c19932:
tried google voice notification as well as notifier, but both didnt work for me.

Both apps basically dont even give me any notifications at all for anything, such as missed calls, text, etc. I did already checked the accessibility thingy. Any idea why? I am on CM7, HTC sensation
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Interesting. I wonder if this only works on ICS .. (for google voice).

May be obvious, but have you tried rebooting?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] c19932:
yup I have tried rebooting... would anyone happen to know what "services" is needed for this app to work? I tried unfreezing a lot of my system apps but the notification is still not coming up.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Does a notification pop up when you hit "Test" in settings?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tre Lawrence:
Gotta give this a try, as I use GV for everything as well...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ewingr:
Looks pretty nice.

Do you by any chance know of an app that works with GV that provides a better user interface than the stock GV app?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Exel:
Wow, this is awesome.. nice find!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Unless you count Handcent, GO SMS, or any of those others, no, not that I've seen-- and since Google Voice has a closed API (as of now..and probably eternity), we probably won't see one. That's why I like to theme them :)

I used handcent for a while, but get annoyed that it ends up jacking up my contact numbers-- having to add an extra number for anyone I text, and only reflecting sms messages sent and received by handcent.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] c19932:
When I use Google voice notification, yes.

When I use Notifier, no.only a status bar notification comes up. But not a popup
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lexluthor:
When I do test notification, I got a white bar at the top with a test.

I don't get anything for incoming GV message.

What am I supposed to see for an incoming GV message? Just that same bar at the top?

Not really sure how that helps me too much. I still need to open the app to reply and clicking the bar doesn't even take you to GV or does it?

How exactly does this work?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droptothetop:
I'm with you. With Sprint GV integration, Handcent etc work somewhat well but they aren't aware of the rest of my GV account/history. Switching between my PC browser and Handcent for a convo, for example.

These notifiers are a step in the right direction, but it's a little annoying that the notifiers don't get cleared automatically after I've read a msg or responded.

Baby steps though...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Did you select Google Voice from the other apps section in the settings? If you click on the banner notification, (in a real popup, not the test), it should take you to the actual message. I'm talking with the dev to work out kinks, and then hopefully build on that.

Wait, this is for the NotifierPro (free or plus version) . He pulled down the Google voice notification app because it wasn't working. One of the probs with GV not working internationally, as the dev can't test it himself.

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lexluthor:
I'm still confused. Am I supposed to be using NotifierPro or Google Voice Notifications or both?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Just use NotifierPro right now.

Don't use Google Voice Notifications (App. pulled from market).

It's all still WIP, obviously, but the screenshots in the OP are from NotifierPro (plus). I'll update when he gets the Google Voice Notifications (that's the app name) working.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lexluthor:
Why isn't this thread in the applications forum since it really has something specifically to do with the Nexus S. Can it be moved to the correct forum?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
I guess I could post it there. I don't think I've ever checked that section for anything.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Productigeeky:
Hi.

I'm the main dev.

Thanks for your support.

Here are some explanations for the apps :

- NotifierPro throws themable banner notifications for any app

- Popup Notifier throws themable alerts for any app

- WP7 Notifications throws WP7 themed banner notifications for any app

- iPhone Notifications allows you to choose wether to get banner or popup notifications for any app on your phone

- For now Google Voice Notifications shows notifications from Google Voice in a white banner

I'm happy to hear your suggestions.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Hey, thanks for posting.

The biggest option I'd personally like to have is customize able notification tones per app, e.g. tone for Gmail, separate tone for Google Voice, etc.

Appreciate the work man.

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Hey, for those of you using NotifierPro, could you try something?

Given that you've toggled "screenshot" to be added to the power button dialog in your rom, while NotifierPro service is activated, can you try to take a screenshot?

See if the NotifierPro service crashes (and just needs to be reactivated).

Want to make sure it's not just me. Thx

EDIT:

Email from dev that bug was identified and fixed for next version.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mtmjr90:
Is there any way to have the iPhone-style notifications allow for quick reply like Handcent, Chomp, etc.? Or is that something that would have to be implemented in the various messaging apps in question?

Edit: also, just fyi to the dev, I got a bounce email from the address listed in the Android Market. Here's the bounce text:

"Hi. This is the qmail-send program at mx1.ovh.net .

I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.

This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.

<contact@productigeeky.com>:

user is over quota"
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] FireFoxMcCloud:
Can a quick reply like SMS Popup be added possibly? That is the only thing missing.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
I hope so. Haven't heard from dev in a while

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] TheDangy:
Thanks for this, but I wish there was a way to quick reply via the pop-up. It's pretty sad that I can do this on my iPhone, but not a phone made by Google.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Ditto. That's pretty depressing.

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] avi.avis:
thanks a lot .. for the same.. was searching for this
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Productigeeky:
Hi.

We will try to implement this in the next updates.

We now have a feedback page here :

getsatisfaction.com/productigeeky

Note that Google Voice Notifications has been removed from the market, as NotifierPro has exactly the same functionalities (and much more).

NotifierPro has recently been reviewed on Lifehacker :

lifehacker.com/5908337/notifierpro-adds-prettier-more-informative-banner-notifications-to-android

Thanks for your interest for our apps.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] reference.phone:
a way to quick reply via the pop-up?

http://getsatisfaction.com/productigeeky
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Shmi117:
I hate to resurrect an old thread but this. If only someone could make a full-blown GV Extension that allows for quick reply and banners everywhere.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Ah, I would love this as well. I still search around for an alternative about once a week...

Sent from my Paranoid GNex
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mrlad:
Notification Speed with Google Voice

On Jellybean 4.2.1. Trying Notifier Pro w/the GV app set to get text messages. Works, but my GV notifications are very delayed compared to SMS. Looking through various threads, seems like there was an "instant notification" option in older versions of the app, but I can't figure out to access this under the Jellybean version of the GV app. Could someone explain what setting(s) is necessary to get quicker notifications w/GV?

Thanks.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] marty331:
LOVE it! So happy I found this thread!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kennyh327:
Was hopeful but does not work for me with Google voice. On jellybean 4.2.2.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Something cool is in the works.. A different app. Have been working with a dev for the past few weeks and will post about it when it's finished. I'm excited tho. Stay tuned ;D
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] h00rj:
Can't believe this thread has been going for over a year...

I'm currently using GV Integration. The paid version, and it's crap. Breaks otherwise perfectly working popups to display it's own popup, crashes several times a day, and the developer has fallen off the face of the earth. I would be happy if I could just enable the send functionality of GV Integration without it interrupting my receive...

Anyone comes up with something better, I'll be the first to pay!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] NYLimited:
Downloads?

The OP link for notifier pro seems broken but the lite link brings me to pro. Am I confused? :)

---

I’m as confused as a baby in a topless bar...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] zhaozer:
I have also been searching for a better SMS-via-Google Voice solution, and I found the app called "Messaging+Google Voice" by DreamBig, Inc.

Haven't purchased or tried it myself, but from reading the reviews and looking through their blog, the developer seems to be very responsive to suggestions, and users are happy. If you would like to bite the bullet and report back... =)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Ya, that's the dev I've been working with, but now looking for another dev. Long story... But due to his time restrictions, it's going on the back burner for now. Super bummed.

It's got a lot of potential and we had a roadmap to get some nice features and polish in there.

If anyone knows a developer willing to pick it up, pm or GTalk me.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
I actually have a modded version (dark) that I was working on. Its still going to be an in app purchase after trial, but if u wanna use try it.. Also PM me or post.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tre Lawrence:
Are you referring to Messaging+?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Its called messaging + Google voice (currently). I'll post a new thread on it tomorrow. Dev back on action.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Here u guys go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38854351#post38854351
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edubacelar:
Is there a Android 2.3.6 "Gingerbread" sbf with pt_br language support? I read this thread completaly http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=966537 and did not find there, since I'm a newbie in this forum, i can't ask there... I appreciate in advance for any help. Thanks.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edubacelar:
Since no one answered, I guess there is not :( . If there is not, I change the question a little bit...

Is there a way to get the dictionary and "locale" function from another place and insert in one of the sbf's? :confused: :D thanks!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cristianosite:
Well, I don't know about changing dictionary and locales. But maybe I can help with the first question.

There is no official Android > 2.2 in Brazil, which means you will not find an Android 2.3 SBF. At least I don't know. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

However, I strongly recommend to use the Cyanogenmod 7.1 (which is stable) or even the 7.2 nightly (which is pretty stable to me). Both have the Pt_br locale installed. For this, you will have to root your phone and install the bootmenu/recovery, and finally install the selected ROM.

If you go to this page you will find the list of SBF's (just google 'motorola defy wiki xda-developers' and use the second link)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
Possible for a windows phone 7 makeover on our Optimus One? Check out my screenshots. :D

WP7 Lockscreen - http://bit.ly/y5Klh1

Courtesy of h3nr1qu3

Launcher 7- http://bit.ly/AcXksx

WP7 Notifications - http://bit.ly/A889gS

Metro Messaging Beta - http://bit.ly/ys34aQ

Metro Messaging Beta - http://bit.ly/ys34aQ

UberMusic - http://bit.ly/xG8RCL

with Zune Theme - http://bit.ly/wr6B3x

For those who really want a WP7 look, they can download additional stuff like: :)

WP7 Dailer - http://bit.ly/wWhuqC

WP7 Contact - http://bit.ly/w1b4P9
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] RexJay78:
Nice!

10chars
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] antius:
Very nice theard. Thank you.

Will give it a try with all those apps.

Cheers:)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] abhinav quietly brilliant:
poor graphics

lg o1

rom: mik_os 6.5.8 (android 2.3.7)

overclocked max 806 mhz min 600 mhz
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
in what way? please be more specific. do not just post baseless criticism. i need something concrete in order to improve ):
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] h3nr1qu3:
WP7 lock doesn't look like that. Just my two cents.
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
I see^^ thx for the heads up
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] iamrajeev:
I use Micro massaging Beta frm very long time ..but it limited & u hav 2 donate like 5-10 $ for full advantages
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] myozeus:
Metro Messaging and Uber Music looks interesting. Will try em right away. Thank you :)

EDIT : DONE :)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
press thanks^^
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] mario_fe:
Great job thank you man!!!!

Enviado desde mi LG-P500 usando Tapatalk
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] mario_fe:
Where's the URL for wp7 lockscreens?

Enviado desde mi LG-P500 usando Tapatalk
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] h3nr1qu3:
That doesn't look like WP7's lock screen. I suggest you use this instead: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.futuredreams.wp7.lockscreen
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
sure, thanks, i'll replace that
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
it has been replaced with a lockscreen with more resemblance to an actual wp7 lockscreen. take a look
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] h3nr1qu3:
Now it looks better. I'm not sure if you know this app, but it's pretty nice too:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tombarrasso.android.wp7barfree

And there's also a WP7-like calculator:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tombarrasso.android.wp7calculator

And in case you wanna take the customization further I suggest you to use these:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1087581 (WP7 sounds and font (didn't try it, not sure if it really works))

http://modmymobile.com/forums/494-themes/564031-theme-windows-phone-7-theme-cm7.html (WP7 MDPI theme for CM7)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1170330 (boot animation (not in MDPI though))
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] emanuelediba:
thanks for the guide i try this when i have time to spend on it =)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] Koragg618:
Hey folks!

This is really cool, but for the messaging app, I'd prefer to use Messaging Metro Beta (No this is different because the name is flipped) because it actually has better animations (like when you first open the app, or move from the message list to the thread list), it has NO ads, it is actually faster than the current one, it has the original font, Segoe WP, used in the app, and the developer responds pretty fast to problems. Yes you don't get message notifications in the free version, yes you have to pay $2 extra for the donate version, yes it crashes when you delete all the messages, but it's actually a better app to use!

Link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zapnus.messaging&hl=en

Also, I would suggest using the Segoe WP font (link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1194202 the scroll down) which adds more realism to it!

Hope this helps folks!
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] AdvDretch:
looks cute but i dislike windows 7:)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] takaaci:
Nice app! The UberMusic is great! Ty!
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
glad you liked it! :)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] starrscreem:
was waiting for this

cool... i was waiting to change completly into wp7 look.. thanks!:)
[Optimus One, P500, V Themes and Apps] PokMahPok:
Thanks Button:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dayday2009:
at&t just announced there coming out with the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD and i just got my skyrocket smh

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/...kyrocket-hd-coming-to-atandt-1-5ghz-dual-cor/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] appdroid:
We already have thread for this. Next time please do little research before posting stuff. Just saying. Here and here is the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] toxify:
That's how technology is.. I'm perfectly happy anyway, I love my phone :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
First, this is not an extensive guide.

Second, credit goes to -ViperBoy- for suggesting this to me on Twitter.

Here goes...

Disclaimer- This has only been tested with rooted .33 and I'm not responsible if you screw something up and/or iron jellyfish eat your junk. DO NOT RUN ICS OTA BEFORE ROOTING AGAIN AND RUNNING VOODOO ROOT KEEPER! This has not been tested with an unrooted ICS ROM being reverted back to .33 HC ROM.

Background- If you are getting the yellow triangle it is probably because you are rooted and have deleted a system app. Don't know why Asus counts bloat as system apps...but whatever.

Solution- go to Asus website and download the current version/region firmware. BE CAREFUL HERE (as of this writing the latest is .33 HC so you can still root it, but that may change). Unzip it and put the zip file into the root of the SD Card on you're TFP (the zip inside the zip... I'll elaborate more tomorrow to clarify. If you are confused here wait).

Then run it. This will un root you, but rest assured you can re root again before doing the jump to ICS. Now after restoring and rooting, Go to the market and get the voodoo root keeper app and run it. Then run the ICS ota and then restore root...profit.(I'll fix this all up tomorrow with links and such to make it pretty.)

Thanks again -ViperBoy- for taking one for the team!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techronico:
Going to sleep now. Will come back to this tomorrow to clean up formatting and such. Tweet me if you have questions, it will alert my phone. @Techronico
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tbns:
I'm on unrooted ICS (went from rooted .33 -> ICS, forgot to use rootkeeper) and want to try this method to gain root. Will see...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Meanee:
How exactly do you "run it" again? I have the zip (from inside the zip) on the root of SD card and no idea what to do next.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
Same here... If you're going to make a guide, please make it clear. This is ONE of the many ways that I've tried it, with no success!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayer69:
Better Guide here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437285

Was Figured out last night during the update.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braindefect:
I've been following the nightly wingray builds installing them successfully on my new Xoom WiFi (Thanks of course to the great work of Team EoS). I have an old, old tablet that I still use from time to time which has Android 2.3 and on the settings (under "applications") it has this setting called "App2sd" which, when enabled, allows me to backup my currently installed apps onto my SD card and run them directly from there, which therefore frees up more internal memory on the tablet. I don't see this configuration setting in any of the wingray builds. Does ICS not have this capability or does the Xoom hardware not allow it?