yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Looks like that app didn't just zip the apk. It also zipped your settings with it, including the background images in use. There are two in the zip that are the bulk of the additional size, a honeycomb looking one and another black one that has ribbon like graphics. Did you zip the installed apk? You should download the file I posted to storage and zip it when it is not in use.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
I did. Oops. Did you test that on the mako at all.

Edit: That's funny because when I tested it, I deleted my current app and then flashed it and there was no wallpapers or anything. All settings had reset.

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Here is a new flashable zip at 3.67mb

https://app.box.com/s/xkq2vu8jl8w3a1h6zsop
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
I'm a bit astonished that only a few are interested in this amazing modified customizable 'stock' sms-app because all the other substitutes like pansi etc. have their specific design which is not everybody's taste, mine too, so I love this pure and slim app. Wonder that there aren't more 'followers'...:confused:

anyway: any chance/hints that this app will continue to be developed/supported ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
I think we are in luck. [MENTION=1749185]fernandezhjr[/MENTION] told me he will try to pick up development of the app and add some more features. Can't wait to see what he comes up with.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
that'll be perfect.

Sorry, can't say thanks any more for today ('Sorry, you are limited to 8 thanks per day'), therefore here: BIG Thanks :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] converge12:
any chance of this expanding into it being a modified hangouts apk? is that even possible? it is understandable why people are still latching onto the old mms.apk, but wouldn't a better version of Hangouts be worth developing over a legacy mms app?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jdiddy_ub:
Some people like their hangouts and SMS separate

I just wish hangouts had a quick popup feature.. That was the main reason I searched for a 3rd party SMS app in the first place

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Xdevillived666:
Meh,I don't like hangouts . I would however like a more customizable contacts app,similar to that of the galaxy s3 and all of its cousins. I don't like having all the contacts from Google, etc. showing up when I'm trying to find the person I want to text...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
correction: I hate hangouts :p

regarding contacts/dialer: maybe exDialer is sth for u (several nice themes, i.e. similar S3)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hello00:
what features would u like to have next?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
More bubble styles, changeable fonts, easily change default avatars, stuff like that. It would be great if everything, I mean everything was customizable.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
The 4.4 app works fine e with 4.4.1 just to let everyone know.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
maybe a preview window
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hello00:
what do u mean by that
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
Preview means that you can see what you get when changing settings for color,size,etc. in realtime
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jdiddy_ub:
+1 on that idea

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] CyReNiUsX:
awesome MMS moddy. lol Love all the customization's. Absolutely loving it. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shogun656:
I am on stock odex, if I flash the zip with the modded MMS app, could still get the ota updates??
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Xdevillived666:
Yeah. I got it to run no problem... Worse case scenario just push through adb instead of rooting
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tmkinger:
Nexus 4.4.2

The filename says hammerhead so I assume its meant for the Nexus 5.

Can I extract and push the Mms.apk to system/priv-app on a Nexus 4 running 4.4.2?? :confused:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
Yes, but the zip should work fine on the n4. They have the same file system.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shogun656:
So I got the MMS apk working but I can't send any SMS, I think it is because I have the default SMS app as hangouts still cause there is no option to change it to the MMS app. I am stock odex and I already pushed the apk to system/app and set permissions. Anyone know what I should do?

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Which apk did you install. Do not use the one in the op. Also, there is no option within the app itself to set it as default. You have to go to the main settings menu of the phone under wireless & networks>more.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Is this based on stock 4.2.2 MMS.apk app?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Re: MMS.apk (stock look, IOS emojis, quick reply) + Fully customizable...Works on ode

Yup
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] wareju:
Re: MMS.apk (stock look, IOS emojis, quick reply) + Fully customizable...Works on ode

Awesome I hate aftermarket messaging apps. Both zips worked fine for me :thumbup:

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
The posted version is from 4.2.1...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Meh, same difference:plike I said I didn't actually make these, just extracted them from Roms, tested them, and made them into zips. As long as they work, right?...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cantkill32:
Works perfectly on 4.2.2 I love this.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] s10shane:
Fantastic mod. Works great on Mmuzzy 4.2.2 rom. The black background is the way it should have looked stock lol. Thanks.:thumbup:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jlbrown16:
Swweeet ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EliteAstro:
Thanks a lot man it works perfect!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
I had this exact thing on a ROM with my one v (can't remember which one, was very flash happy at the time). Have been looking for it ever since. It is awesome running with PAC ROM on my N4. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
Which one do I use for a stock ROM with custom kernel?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mike8333:
It did not work for me, any idea?

Stock rom, rooted, only flashed SU so far.

Appended mms.apk and mms.odex both with .bak

Copied "new" mms.apk to system/app

Set permission to 644

Rebooted.

Everything like normal, no change, no emoji options.

Thanks for any help, Mike
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
You have to open the app then go into settings and enable emojis
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mike8333:
Oh, silly me!

It works, thank you very much.:fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
If your on stock odexed (basically meaning you've never flashed a ROM, all you did was root or flash kernels) you can use the first MMS.apk and follow the instructions for moving & renaming the files. Same can be done with the custom mod, all you have to do is unzip the file and the MMS.apk will be in the extracted folder.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
Not sure fully, what do I do with the folders inside the zip and if I installed the first one can I do option 2 over top?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Download the first file in the first post (MMS.apk) then follow the instructions in the first post about how to install using a root file browser
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
So I'm not able to use the 2nd one
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Yes u can, but you have to unzip it first to get the MMS.apk. its in the system folder. I know, its a bit more of a hassle for stock odex:o
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] freedool:
Thanks lowrider262 !

You custom apk work fine here

:good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shogun656:
I downloaded the first zip, the custommms one and I extracted and the app works, I just can't send any SMS and it won't let me use it as the default mms

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
The op does not contain the ported apk. Use the one I posted in post #316.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cuzz1369:
Download this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48045349

(Update 8/9) MMS.apk 4.3 (stock look, IOS emojis, quick reply) + Fully customizable
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tmkinger:
Nope... it didn't work!! :(

The app for installed but it crashes every time I open it, even after I tried fixing the permissions and wiping my dalvik cache.

So I tried pushing the copies of the original MMS.apk and odex files but they didn't work.

.

I tried simply installing the original MMS.apk and it got installed in data/app.

So I have my original working MMS app but now it's a non-system app.

Any suggestions??
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
The normal install method has worked for those with a N5. It won't work for those with an N4, or it at least it didn't for me. You have to push it to the system/priv-app folder and set permissions, rw-r-r. Also, any existing mms apk and mms odex files need to be removed or renamed with .bak behind them. You may need to also remove any mms files in system/data.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tmkinger:
Let me try again!!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shogun656:
Thanks Fernandez, its working and this app is great, I really missed quick reply on my phone:D

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tmkinger:
Works like a charm now...

I had to use ADBD insecure to be able to push to system/priv-app, but in the end it works now!!

Thanks a ton!! :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] contrinsan:
I tested your mms.apk on samsung s4 i9505 running kitkat 4.4.2 and all tested theming options work : nice one !

I was originally searching for Breathing SMS & missed call notification for 4.4.2, is it possible to add it to this mms.apk also or is there a mod to add this to kitkat roms ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] babarali_47:
Can someone please guide me, I am new to this rooting stuff. I cannot find any Mms.apk in system/app. It has SecMms.apk and SecMms.odex. I am not using any custom rom and I have got the international version of s3. Thanks :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] babarali_47:
Oh silly me! I was trying to replace it with the .apk file inside the flashable zip. :cyclops: Downloaded the file without the zip, renamed it to SecMms.apk and now its working fine. Thanks for the great mod :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dansblackcat:
I can't send photos, just says sending and never completes, but everything else works fine.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Which apk did you install?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Madikan:
Nice work, Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dansblackcat:
Tried 3 or 4 different ones. Same results with each one.

Running stock 4.4.2 odexed, rooted.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
try this one from #316 modified by [MENTION=1749185]fernandezhjr[/MENTION] for kitkat, runs perfect

maybe [MENTION=3563575]lowrider262[/MENTION] can add this to the OP
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dansblackcat:
Still have the same issue not meeting able to send mms, Sms is fine.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
data enabled ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Did you delete/rename the odex file?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dansblackcat:
Yep, renamed both the original mms and the odex files to .bak

I've been using these modded mms for ages (ever since Google put the smiley face in place of the enter key) and never had an issue
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Used to be easier before the security changes and Android moving the apk to the priv folder. Different installation methods seem to work for different roms. It is working fine for most on the stock rom on the N4 and N5. If you are certain you set the proper permissions for the apk, I would then try going into recovery and run fix permissions and wipe dalvik cache. Also, one other question, are you using dalvik or art?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
These should work on a 4.1.2 ROM like S3Rx, right?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dansblackcat:
Already wiped cache and dalvik and fixed permissions. I'm using ART.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
I haven't seen anyone post that it works with ART. That could be the issue there. This is a custom 4.2.2 version of Mms, so I would be surprised if it did.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
I'm on Temasek V37 cm11/omni-based kitkat for i9300 with ART enabled, replaced default mms.apk of the rom.zip with the one here from you and flashed alltogether with the rom. My 'flashing-a-rom-procedure': wipe cache+system+preload+dalvik, then flash rom, then wipe cache+dalvik. maybe a step too much but everytime works without issues)

WORKS !

no need to wipe data, so everything (messages i.e.) will be safe !

remember to check if default sms-app is set to sms/mms in settings-more because otherwise the app cannot write but only read (so your sent messages will not appear in inbox). this is due to newly with kitkat introduced default sms-app behaviour.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
I was using custommmsmod.zip on a 4.1.2 rom and LOVED it due to the ease of customization. I just upgraded to a 4.3 ROM and now I can no longer send MMS. Everything else works. When I attempt to send a MMS, the "process.com.android.mms has stopped unexpectedly" message appears then force closes. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
Safest is to replace mms.apk within your rom.zip with this one and flash alltogether. Don't forget to wipe dalvik+cache before flash.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
I did a full wipe when flashing ROM, wiped dalvik+cache, rebooted, then flashed custommmsmod.zip. I will try replacing mms.apk within ROM and flashing together. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Didn't work, unfortunately. It still FCs when attempting to send a MMS. :crying:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
hmm, so let's check the several steps

1. Did you use this mms.apk ?

if so this maybe the clue because it is a modified version ONLY for kitkat (4.4).

You wanted custom mms.apk for 4.3, right ? Then you have to use the one of post no 1 and this for sure works on 4.3 because I used it every day when I was on 4.3 (for sure I have attached my custom mms.apk which runs perfect with 4.3)

2. So with the right apk you should solve this problem as described before in this thread

a) delete old apk with root explorer - recheck if it's really deleted - reboot - check again if there's no mms.apk in /system/app - again: in kitkat the resp folder has changed to system/priv-app -. Then copy mms.apk to system/app and set permissions like the other apps in that folder - check if they're set correct - reboot and you're done. If setting permissions fails use another root explorer)

OR

b) delete existing mms.apk in the rom's zip with the correct mms.apk of this thread and flash rom.zip (before and after flash: wipe cache+dalvik). I cannot see why this should fail but would be very sorry if so. maybe a better experienced user can help you then

3. sometimes deleting data and cache of the app solves the problem so go to settings-apps-mms.apk and delete cache first (no data because then all of your existing messages will be deleted !) and check. If same then backup your messages with i.e. Titanium backup (data only !) or other sms backup and restore app (I am very satisfied with super backup) and delete data (settings->app->mms.apk->data) and check - maybe with reboot

good luck !
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Thank you for your thorough response! I tried the custommod zip from the OP and not the Kitkat version. I'll try it again using the version you posted. I am using a 4.3 TW rom on a Galaxy S3. Everything worked perfectly when I was using a 4.1.2 TW rom. So, the phone model shouldn't really make a difference but maybe it does on 4.3.

Remember, sending/receiving SMS works perfectly along with receiving MMS. Sending MMS is the only problem.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
ah, I see. Maybe data not enabled before sending ?

One thing I'm not sure is weather this apk is not intended to work with tw but with custom roms like mine.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
I'm using a custom TW ROM for the S3 called S3Rx. It worked perfectly on the 4.1.2 version of this ROM.

I'm trying your apk now...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
just saw on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252932 that in this rom mms.apk is called secmms.apk (maybe due to tw ...idk) so it might help to rename mms.apk to secmms.apk
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Yes, I've done that too and unfortunately, the mms.apk you posted also force closes when trying to send a MMS. I guess I'm going to have to use plain jane 8sms...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
sorry to hear that....8sms is not nearly as customizable as this one. As I came from 4.3 - Temasek I can recommend this cm10.2-based rom as very stable, you can choose from a huge variety of kernels of your liking, but it's eol (last here), so what about jumping to kitkat ?

but I guess you wanna stay with tw, wontcha ?

Anyway good luck.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Yeah, 8sms is so boring! The link you gave me is down. This is my business phone so everything must be super stable which is why I usually prefer TW.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
sometimes due to heavy traffic; try several times

Temasek's thread (with all locations of actual and former roms) is here

but now I doubt if you can use it because it's a rom for the international S3 (i9300)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
I see the site now and you're correct, I can't install an international ROM on a USA phone. Thanks for trying to help!

I think I've almost configured Chomp SMS to meet my needs. Any guess on how to extract the wallpaper used in this mms.apk?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
You can use 7-zip to extract an image from an apk without decompiling it. You just have to find what folder it is located in.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Thanks, that worked! :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cLLii:
what cange?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] talkingmonkeys:
It was due to the new modem you have to use for 4.3 tw everything the developers did in the past to make this work just needed redone. Good thing the guy that pulled this off posted a tutorial. So I fixed this up and posted it. Giving full credit to lowrider and linking here of course. :cool:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
hmm, please don't be angry but I'm not familiar with android/linux programming/code - could you please explain what you have done ?

I am on Temaseks kitkat/omni-based rom and custom mms.apk works fine (just replaced it in the rom.zip's system/priv-app folder and flashed all together)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] talkingmonkeys:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086834 I just followed all of losers steps in this guide he posted. The reason why it didn't work before was nobody actually updated the files that needed edited to have the new apns that ATT added on 4.3 with the new modem. So I grabbed the latest stable cm build which was sure to have that and it works.

Anyway I also have little to no knowledge of android/linux or and programing for that matter. All I know I've taught myself in the past and all the android code I've learned has been thanks to this great community.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] XDAMaxe:
as far as I understand this is for the users who are on stock sammy/tw roms and wanted a aosp/cm mms.apk, right ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Correct.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] accent_jacek:
I have exactly the same problem. Application crashes when sending MMS. Any solution?

Temporarily I am using secmms.apk (stock) instead mms.apk, but there are annoying sms reports.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] talkingmonkeys:
What phone are you using? is it tw 4.3? whats the carrier? Give me some details and I can see what I can do
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] accent_jacek:
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 with UltimaROM v16.0 Typhoon[4.3][ML2][HD-VOICE][GPE][SAM/AOSP]. In Aroma You can choose samsung (secmms.apk) or Google (mms.apk). Secmms.apk works OK (but it has a stupid delivery reports for SMS). Mms.apk crashes when sending MMS. Nothing is good :(

Of course I have tried many mms.apk 's including custommmsmod.zip - the same problem
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] talkingmonkeys:
I'll get to it soon. Pretty sure I know how to fix it for you. I did for most of the us carriers. Should work the same

Or if you want to learn search for loserskater's guide to make aosp mms work. Believe I posted a link earlier in this thread.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
Dude, thanks for being willing to help so many people with your work getting AOSP MMS to work for all who want it. You are the man!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ervz11:
how can i mod this for dual sim phones?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bnevets27:
This is still the best version of the mms.apk. I haven't found another that is nearly as customizable as this. Unfortunately it won't work on 4.4. Any chance of getting it updated? Or does anyone have a lead on a version that allows full customization of the looks?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
I does work on 4.4. You have to use the apk I posted in post 316. Rename or delete the MMS.apk in system/priv-app, push that one to system/priv-app, set permissions, and reboot. If it doesn't show up, go to the apk in the priv-app folder, tap on it and do a normal installation. Make sure you go into the main system settings menu and set it as default.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bnevets27:
Thank you so much fernandezhjr! For your modified apk and the extremely fast response.

Still can't send mms messages, it crashes the app soon as I press send. That's been happening since 4.3 for me though. Might have something to do with not being on a aosp rom.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
The updated apk I provided has always and still does work for me running stock rooted. When it comes to custom roms, mileage will vary. These are some things you could try, but still may not work. 1) go into recovery and wipe the dalvik cache and fix permissions 2) experiment with different apns if there are any others available for your network 3) change out the MMS.apk in the rom before flashing.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kronos111:
Big thx! i really missed quick reply. I have only one small problem, whatever I choose I get dark theme. I'm on overstock 4.4. is there a way to go back to normal colours?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dito33:
Can we have implemented "Subject" from the manu.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
What's the difference between 1 and 2?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
One has a stock look, the custom one is fully customizable. Both have iOS emojis, popup/quick reply, and vibrate pattern options. Its all in the OP
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
I've installed option 2 but I don't see a difference between 1 and 2 should I be using the other files from the zip
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Ohhh ok I see what your saying now... in the OP there's 3 files, the first 2 are the same. The third one is the customizable one (custommmsmod.zip) download that one, unzip it and install the same way u did the other one:beer:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EVERED78:
Working awesome now thank you so much!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DaVince:
This is really nice

This is good stuff. Loved the customization of the 3rd one. Beautiful.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cswithxda:
Yep, [MENTION=3563575]lowrider262[/MENTION], even though I pressed thanks button, i feel like making another post to say thank you. :good: Very good work :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hahuhe:
will this allow me to set custom user agent string for mms?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jaenizzo:
Do the bubble option come in the 3rd one because if so I don't see it
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
Oh its in there... settings>message list view>set bubble style:D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] MetallicMan:
I'm sorry to sound like a total noob here, but I'm having trouble installing the Mms.apk. My phone is rooted, and I tried to rename the original Mms.apk to Mms.apk.bak but the operation failed. I'm using File Manager with Root Explorer check. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.

EDIT: Nevermind. I was able to figure it out.