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[Android Apps and Games] MostafaGazar:
If anyone is interested in joining our beta group, you can email us at support@hoverchat.com with the email address tied to your Play store account and I will be happy to add you to the group.

Thank you guys for keeping this tread alive, special thanks to [MENTION=2408813]gohamstergo[/MENTION], [MENTION=1877667]rootlinux[/MENTION], [MENTION=1408856]dcwiker05[/MENTION], [MENTION=3210047]artyfarty[/MENTION] and everyone participated in this thread so far.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Most welcome my friend.

Thank you for all your time and hard work.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Of Course! Glad to see you back! Thanks for keeping the app alive :)
[Android Apps and Games] urinsane:
Just noticed the update, thanks!

Question: On MMS/Group messages with a lot of people, is there any way to view all of those who are in the conversation? When there are more than 3 or 4 people it just cuts off.

If not, please consider adding this as an option? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] jason07:
What a brilliant app, loving the new stick-to-side feature.

I would loooove if you could add a shortcut to new message, either an option to have it permanently in the notification drop down (such as with Evolve SMS) or just a standard shortcut that I can add.

Also, it might just be me (using a Moto G), but the main app is pretty laggy/jittery when scrolling through the convo lists. This also happens when the chat head convo is in full screen mode.

And finally, an option to make all the chat heads stick together when collapsed (yep, just like FB messenger) would be great.

Even without those additions, it's easily still my fav SMS app. Great work!
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Using this on my G2 with G3 rom. Perfect
[Android Apps and Games] troyolson92:
Used to use this app but it's slow to load and theme loads after app which is frustrating. Great app still needs work.
[Android Apps and Games] Basche:
I don't have performance issues, maybe I'm using nexus 5 which is snappy, but the theme does load after the app. Is there anyway way for it to load at the same time
[Android Apps and Games] Yakko from France:
Great application !

I was wondering if you are planning to propose a flat the based on Material Design (Android L) style.
[Android Apps and Games] mrbubba999:
I emailed ages ago, but nothing back about the beta app
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Ya, not sure what happened, but dev seems to not respond much anymore, sadly :( App still works for me tho, so still using it.

What was your question about the beta app? If you're looking to join the beta group, there isn't really anything going on there anymore either.
[Android Apps and Games] mrbubba999:
It was to try the beta to see of any of the issues had been sorted, loved the whole chart e heads, but the other issues moved me on to evolve
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I'm pretty sure the beta is the same as the current launched version. What are you bugs?
[Android Apps and Games] mrbubba999:
The reply box is too small for typing anything more then two lines. The themes go fuzzy every now and again, plus there weren't many available and most had garish colors.

There were a few other issues, but I haven't used it for a month or so and can't remember what they were.

I mainly used it for the chat heads as they were brilliant
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
None of those things are fixed in the beta unfortunately
[Android Apps and Games] HD4Life:
I also think the replay chat popup box is to small, Is there a chance to customize this in the next visions?
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
There may not even be more versions. Dev doesn't seem to respond anymore, or does so after months away. I hope he comes back again, but don't get your hopes up. Very soon after he made the app free is when things really slowed to a standstill.. :\
[Android Apps and Games] HD4Life:
:(

Does any one know how to disable the popup notification?

I want to test something out.

Running CM11
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I don't think you can, it's basically the essence of what this app is, turning it off makes it just another stock messaging app so I don't see why the dev would even waste time coding that.

As for development being stopped I/others in the group, thought that once before (look back a few pages) and the dev pulled through in the end. I think it's a safe bet that this app will live on, development is just slowing down as it seems he's prepping one big release at a time.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
ya, he did come back before. i just wish he would continue to communicate during the gaps :(
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
Yeah, keeping the most dedicated testers happy doesnt cost much, but does always pay off for the developers big time
[Android Apps and Games] maxxyme:
Hello all,

After using this app for a few months now, I must say that I have mitigated feelings about it.

First, I really like the "hover-"system.

But there are some serious drawbacks for some times:

- no more notification sound, although using the Default

- crashes when deleting all messages in a conversation then exiting

- some text messages are not sent, for no reason (no warning/error message), just a little red circle w/ exclamation mark near the message, and tapping the reload sign, even several times, doesn't re-send the message.

- sending the same text message to several persons (like in a multi-user conversation) doesn't work, it tries to send it as a MMS?! and then crashes

- using the Call option in the context menu in a conversation doesn't actually call the contact, it just puts the phone number in the stock phone app, but doesn't call

- typing area is almost all the time TOOOOO small (I usually type more than 3 or 4 words... so checking your message before actually sending is quite hazardous)

- no notification on the Lock Screen, in contrary of the stock sms app.

- no photos for the "heads", I never managed to set this to work properly.

That's all of the bugs I can think of right now. So that's quite a long list... :p
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
- no more notification sound, although using the Default

>>what do you mean by this? I can set custom text tones or use the default depending on what I want. I'm not sure what you're asking I think this has the feature you're asking about though.

- crashes when deleting all messages in a conversation then exiting

>>agreed though not all the time and far less since I upgraded to 4.4.2

- some text messages are not sent, for no reason (no warning/error message), just a little red circle w/ exclamation mark near the message, and tapping the reload sign, even several times, doesn't re-send the message.

>>AGREED!! massive pain in the a$$ tends to be with longer messages. No fix after multiple updates that contained this issue.

- sending the same text message to several persons (like in a multi-user conversation) doesn't work, it tries to send it as a MMS?! and then crashes

>>mine doesn't do this, but that doesn't mean yours doesn't.

- using the Call option in the context menu in a conversation doesn't actually call the contact, it just put the phone number in the stock phone app, but doesn't call

>>true though not sure the development can control this.

- typing area is almost all the time TOOOOO small (I usually type more than 3 or 4 words... so checking your message before actually sending it is quite hazardous)

>>AGREED!!

- no notification on the Lock Screen, in contrary of the stock sms app.

>>Download NILS great lockscreen widget

- no photos for the "heads", I never managed to set this to work properly.

>>these should come over as the pics sent in your original saved contacts. If the contact has a pic in your phone Hover chat should display it. Signing into Facebook also grabs pics for Facebook matches. If you edit a pic after you start a tread frofor that particular person, you have to delete the thread for the changes to be enacted.

Pictures and text tones are handled through:

Launch app>>menu>>manage pop ups>>clicking the gear icon next to each contact.
[Android Apps and Games] stanleyopar2000:
I request a simple feature.

Please make the chat head bubble have the ability to also have the message pop out to the left? Instead of the head moving all the way to the left to pop out to the right. Like Facebook messager has it :P
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
People on Verizon, try this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54548698&postcount=334. I'm on a Galaxy Nexus and this fixed mms for me, should work for any Verizon phone though.
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Does anybody know if development/updates for this app has come to an end? This thread and the app itself on the play store have not been updated in a while.

If the developer is taking suggestions I would like to present one.

Would it be possible to make this app compatible with LG's QSlide apps? I know this app still lacks a compose feature. By making this app QSlide compatible, we would be able to perform such action.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
The last update came after a period of many months of the dev not saying anything, then suddenly, an update.. So, it's hard to say. Might be dead, might be just another loooooooooong period of no contact.
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
I don't know what I did but for some reason all my popups are showing up at the bottom right of my screen now instead of top left like they always did before. No matter how many times I move them. Is there a way to change this?
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
I'd suggest clearing app data
[Android Apps and Games] mbze430:
Feature request!

Allow scheduling SMS by time and date

Custom LED light (for supported devices) for each individual contact
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
Turns out when you fling a popup down to the bottom to dismiss it that's where it will reappear. Back to just using the X I guess. I wish I wasn't too busy/lazy to learn Android dev write my own SMS app.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Ya, I'd probably switch to Chomp or something if theyd implement the chat head feature. Just find them too handy to give up, tho.
[Android Apps and Games] desantim:
Yeah - it's really too bad dev has entirely stopped for this. The OP hasn't made a single post on XDA since April, and the last update was back on June 22nd. There was so much potential here too.
[Android Apps and Games] KuaQ:
Its sad :( I love this app but.. I need some more options..

So maybe you know SMS app which supporting chat heads like this (hoverchat)?
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
No over SMS app supports chat heads that I knew of.

This is still a solid app as is.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Haven't found one either. I just wish this had a multi-delete option, I'd pretty much be satisfied completely then.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
That would be a nice feature to have.
[Android Apps and Games] mnhs1010:
Try YAATA .it will become powerfull app one day, also supports chathaeds but still wants some work around...;)
[Android Apps and Games] KuaQ:
Yea I know but chat heads didnt work like in messenger app or hover chat :(
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Trying Yaata for a few hours now. Seems to be solid. New update came out today.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Do you have a link for this app? I searched that (yaata) and can't find it
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2835295
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Can anyone answer this? Sometimes when I send a text it has double check marks but sometimes there is only one. What do they represent?
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Single check means message was sent, double check means messaged was delivered. Delivery reports only work on certain carriers, however. But this app is dead, I recommend you try out YAATA, it's awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Thanks, I already have YAATA I was kind of waiting until they smoothed out the chatheads, but looks like I'm switching for good now.

So if a few of my messages only have one check mark does that mean the other person didn't receive the message?
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
It's not a reliable way to tell if they DIDN'T get a message, but only if they GOT the message...if that makes sense. I don't rely on them, but it's nice to know sometimes.
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Oh okay, thanks. Well, I uninstalled it, and for some reason wanted to reinstall it for some odd reason, and now it's telling me my license isn't valid and I need to either exit or buy it. I bought it in April of last year, I don't understand. Sent an email to the Dev, I hope they're still active.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
I haven't heard anything, anywhere, in months. But, good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I don't even see the G+ group anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Check out this app guys,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2835295

Been using it instead of Hoverchat for about a month now, A++ instant de replies and constant updates
[Android Apps and Games] Dri94:
Hate that i paid for this now
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
haha, we know, it's been mentioned like 5 times in the past couple pages XD
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
It's a shame to hear this is dead... I've loved HoverChat/NinjaSMS for a long time. I only stumbled here because MMS stopped working (works in all other apps tested) and I was checking to see if there was any news. Ahh well.

Off to find another SMS/MMS app with similar chathead type functionality.
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Check out YAATA, the link to the XDA thread was posted a little ways up
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
we just need a mod to rename the thread to "This app is dead, go use YAATA," so we don't have to keep saying it. haha
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
If it is truly dead, then I wish the developer(s) good luck on future projects. While I know everyone may not have gotten the same, for my $2 I used a great app for just about a year (I purchased on 10/30/2013). $2 for a year is pretty good and I really enjoyed NinjaSMS which became HoverChat.

They changed up their model and tried to do the theme store thing and maybe in the end it just didn't work out. Or who knows, maybe someone had a life catastrophe that has halted their work. Hard to speculate. Either way... I'll miss the app. YAATA seems like a great project and I always love messing with new things. :)
[Android Apps and Games] smfazel:
Hi, plz support & update app, plz add material design to app

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
This app is dead, go use YAATA
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Haven't seen the dev around.

Hope everything is going well.
[Android Apps and Games] maxxyme:
Hello,

Haven't been for a while around here, just to let you know I have not moved to Yaata, but instead installed Google Messenger.

And I'm very happy with it, no chatheads/over/popups/whateveryoucallit but everything's working perfectly and smoothly. You can even take picture from the app itself to send it as MMS!!! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Yaata can do that as well.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I haven't seen a single sms app that can't do that haha
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
Except Hoverchat.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Burn.... :)
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
Bummer. I've sent multiple emails to the dev hoping to buy the source code without a response. Something is making Yaata run terribly on my One M8, Hoverchat is dead and nothing else does what I want.
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Anyone know how to fix the chat heads displaying incorrectly with a custom DPI?
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Yeah, YATTA lol
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
this could be one of the best sms apps if it had better support...=/
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
"better?" there is NONE. the app is dead and has been for months XD
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
yeah i didnt see it was not updated for 6 months already lol. Too bad really, its a shame
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
It was a great app with a lot of potential. Hope the dev is doing well.
[Android Apps and Games] KuaQ:
Guys, today i got a update (first since 6 months) but I don't see any changelog, someona maybe now it?
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Interesting it does say updated January 1st 2015...
[Android Apps and Games] Basche:
Maybe it's a lollipop compatibility update
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
the popup is lagging a lot less on my phone!nice
[Android Apps and Games] esincho:
New update seems functional
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Still wouldn't put my money on an app that hasn't seen support in months randomly updating and still no support... Seems odd..
[Android Apps and Games] anandnitin25:
Best

Transparency is best part of app i really like floating notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] Basche:
What has changed in the update, specifically?? Seems like improved performance??
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
No one here can tell you.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Hmmm.. Have to see what's up now. :)

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Just installed the new update.

Very nice work.

Themes are more consistent.

Speed is fantastic and features are much more refined.

That's just a quick observation and I will test it some more.

This update seems to be what was taking so long.

If you are a fan you really should check it out.

The themes no longer load after the window and it now has facebook contact photo sync.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
wont be coming back unless dev speaks and assures ongoing support.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I will test and use it along with other apps. Dev is I think in Egypt so there may be issues there. Haven't spoken to him in a while but this is a good update.

Am not one that needs constant updates as long as it works. :)

This does have a material design look to it now.
[Android Apps and Games] MostafaGazar:
We will try to push updates and fixes from time to time, I cannot promise though that the frequency of the updates is going to be anywhere near what it used to be :|
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Thanks brother. :)
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
I still have some issues with MMS. Not with sending/receiving, really. but the app processing. I could have 2 pics of the same size and resolution take by the same camera app. One will process and send fine. One will never try to send because Hover Chat seems to get stuck trying to prepare it to send.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
he speaks! hey man, whats been happening?
[Android Apps and Games] MostafaGazar:
I apologize for not checking this thread very often. We hope to be able to push some updates from time to time, fixing bugs and performance related issues.
[Android Apps and Games] Khizar Ali:
Great job

---------- Post added at 10:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:31 AM ----------

Lovely app
[Android Apps and Games] cynkrzy:
Just bought the app to replace Go SMS. There are some display customization and notification customization that would be nice to have.

Are you continuing to support the app ?
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Yes it is still being developed but not as often as it was.

Just keep an eye on the Play Store and this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
It's not being supported. Every once in a great while there is a mystery update which doesn't fix any known issues or add any new features.
[Android Apps and Games] cynkrzy:
Too bad it's not being more actively supported, enhanced. It's a great SMS app. I'd finally had it with the GO Bloat, ads, popups etc.... of all those I looked at while trying to find a new app, I like this one the best, so much so I bought it!
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
YATTA is as close to this as you can get.

Won't find it on the Play Store unless you join the group right now.

It is still in beta and about to go public.

Link is in this thread I believe or search XDA.

I use both apps from time to time.
[Android Apps and Games] Idioxic:
Never updates?

Would gladly buy this app if there were more features to customize colors without having to buy individual packs.

Should also add the ability to send and receive various multimedia (gifs/videos/voice clips)

Love this app but never updates and I have been searching for an alternative. Yaata doesn't work very well as its still in beta
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Once you go pro, everything in the store becomes free.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Just don't purchase with the expectation of any updates, there likely will be none. (he already installed YAATA anyway, posted in said thread already)
[Android Apps and Games] cry8wolf9:
Does anyone know how to fix this? I tried to auto detect the settings but it never works and I can get mms messages unless this is set right.

My phone is a Sony expera z3v and it's on verizon
[Android Apps and Games] dmihov:
Looks very good, will try it right now.
[Android Apps and Games] C1ChY26:
Help!

I have a problem with this app because often when I got off the screen notifications do not come (don't play sound and vibration). When I turn on the screen suddenly show. Anyone knows what to do ?? Please help because it is awsome app :)

I have Sony Xperia SP - 4.3 Stock.205.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Search YATTA on here this app doesn't seem to be supported anymore and YATTA is way better.
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
try open app - settings - notifications
[Android Apps and Games] C1ChY26:
But i have all options on for notification. And i say i have often this problem and i don't know why.
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
don't know...

please write here your device and setup
[Android Apps and Games] cry8wolf9:
Anyone? It's really annoying not being able to receive or send mms
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Did you check APN settings?
[Android Apps and Games] cry8wolf9:
It won't set them. I tried auto setting them but it fails to detect them
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Check your system APN settings?

Perhaps they are not set their.

Without knowing what ROM or device it is hard to say.

Grab an APN app from the Play store and see what it tells you. You can probably manually set them.
[Android Apps and Games] Alanon:
Does any kind soul here have an appdata backup for HoverChat? Just got back to it after a while, and noticed that the store is down/empty. :(

While I still like it and it runs almost perfectly stable for me, the added chatheads, themes and fonts were lovely. I have Titanium Backup, so its backup would be perfect, if anyone would be willing to take the effort. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.sms.promo

Paid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.sms
[Android Apps and Games] Alanon:
I don't really get why you posted these links? I know there are two versions, my problem is that the store is off-line and no longer hosts any themes or chatheads, as several people have commented in the Play Store. I've tried both free and paid versions of the app and the issue is the same. That's why I asked for a backup in the first place, since I know re-installation will do absolutely nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
Sorry, I had no way og knowing you talked about the IN APP store. You should have been more specific. I thought you were talking about play store. That's why I sent the link, so you could sign in on pc and remotely install the app if necessary. ?✌
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I understood you.

Will see if I can reach the dev and see what's up.

I don't think he checks Play Store often.
[Android Apps and Games] Alanon:
No need to be sorry, friend! :) I just thought since I had mentioned themes, there would be no confusion. But your willingness to help is still appreciated.

Thanks a bunch! I somehow hope that the themes are down because there's a major overhaul being done in secret, but it's more likely that they don't want to pay for the servers anymore. :/
[Android Apps and Games] esincho:
Pretty clear what u meant