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[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
What about mms size limit? In Norway there is a 300kb limit to all mms sent, but HoverChat won't downsize the images before sending, resulting in a sending fail. All other sms apps I've tested does this without issues. Please help!
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Unfortunately theres no way to do that with this app, and the dev seems to have fallen off there hasn't been much reply here from him besides when his app was mentioned on Gizmodo and Engadget.
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
Oh man, that's too bad. Finally found the most promising sms app on Android and we need updates here!
[Android Apps and Games] zopostyle:
Found a bug

When I try to compose a new message via "Direct Message" shortcut on my home screen(it show a pop-up), and just click on close below the contact photo, I got a FC.

It also happens from contact list.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
ping [MENTION=4931670]MostafaGazar[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] cinges:
Hi, I cannot restore my backup messages.. It says "Restore completed with no errors" but it doesnt restore anything.. I tried also restart phone.. I had there hundreds of sms.. Is there any change to restore these sms? Or somehow convert .ninja file to .xml? Thanks for your help..
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I would copy the file and simply change .Ninja to .xml and see what happens. I'd be shocked if the file is anything other than an xml just renamed to seem cool lol.

But be sure to cut a copy just in case I'm wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] cinges:
I already tried that, but it have different structure of records, so it is simple, but not working..:)
[Android Apps and Games] luisblop:
[Q] Problems with Tasker "Received Text" Event

Hi,

I set Tasker on my phone to auto-reply when a Text message or MMS is received. However I noticed that with Hoverchat installed it didn't work.

After I uninstall Hoverchat only then Tasker was able to detect correctly when a SMS or MMS was received.

Could you tell me if this is an issue or do I have to change some settings?
[Android Apps and Games] Raeigis:
I tried this app with my wiko cink peax with miui. It work well but i never have the pop-up message, so i return on basic SMS apk. But it work really good on aosp ROM :)

Envoyé de mon Xperia Neo V en utilisant Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
Definitely need to be able to select MMS file size limit. I can't send MMS to most of my friends.

Also, please change the notification icon. You know, something that looks like I got a text message instead of an H.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I was really hopeful that this app was going to come back around to its former glory but I'm really disappointed. I sent an email to HoverChat's support the same day as the latest update but have yet to hear anything back. I love this app and don't want to have to give it up, but being as I have to use it as my default due to Android 4.4 I rally need it's inability to send longer messages fixed ASAP. Even if it's a temp fix by having an automatic split of longer messages into shorter messages that wold be fine. There has to be a simple way to do this.

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This would be awesome too, customizable notification icons akin to Handcent or Chomp
[Android Apps and Games] Valaran:
I've trouble sending MMS. Receiving them works fine. No issue with other sms app like sliding sms. Checked two time my mms apn and parameters in app and system.

Xperia SP running CM 11 (4.4.2)
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
Hello

with last two updates i have problems with app store, the app FC when i select a theme, icon, etc.

I've tried with "clean" app, deleting data, no way, the store chrashes.

Samsung I9300 with 4.4.2 temasek and boeffla kernel.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
The app doesnt resize mms to the network limit, resulting in an error. Known issue, will probably never be fixed due to the absence of the developer...
[Android Apps and Games] Decimation:
Since the 4.4.3 update I the pictures in the chat-heads are off center and don't seem to be sizing correctly. Is it just me??
[Android Apps and Games] Decimation:
Is this project dead??
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Sadly I think so... Support is nonexistent anymore, they don't even send a generic "we got your email and will get back to you" email or anything. Sad cuz this is such a great app. Hope something else comes our way soon.
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
I REALLY wish they would release the source.
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
[MENTION=4931670]MostafaGazar[/MENTION] Hey does HoverChat have the ability to send MMS over WiFi? I have Sprint and they allow MMS over JUST WIFI (no data used at all!). Just wondering if I can use this Sprint using HoverChat?! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
No it doesn't, and I highly doubt he's gonna answer you... Sadly
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Thanks man, guess this app is a no go for me lol.
[Android Apps and Games] qoncept:
I'm thinking EvolveSMS is going to end up doing everything I want. Not there yet though.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Nope. I spoke to EvolveSMS Dev and he was a d*** about it and said he is not going to implement that feature. I refuse to use Evolve bc it lacks simple functionality and always crashes/has a bunch of errors. I guess I'll be sticking with 8sms!
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
This was a great app.

Are we sure dev has stopped?

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I just installed on my G2 running kitkat and it is still perfect.

No image misalignment here at all.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Well according to his profile he's in here practically every day, but he never posts in this tread. The email support is non existent and there are many bugs since the most recent and even some still existing from old builds that haven't been fixed with updates. I really hope this isn't dead, but all signs point to it being either dead or another major overhaul though I doubt that since we just got one.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
He could be taking a break or working on an update.

What bugs are you seeing?

I have not noticed any here.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I get random crashes all the time, mostly after deleting a thread. Click a head and it doesn't expand but reacts so I know it was clicked. Randomly lose custom text sounds.

Also there's a few basic text features it lacks, ability to delete multiple threads at once, ability to choose if multiple messages are converted to MMS or stay SMS
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I haven't had any crashes.

Checked my chat heads and all features work as they should.

As for missing features I can't say because different apps have different features. Not really bugs as it doesn't include them.

They may get added if the dev feels the need and enough users request them.

App is working fine here.

Third device I have installed it on.

Dev has been responsive when I contacted him in the past.

I would just wait to see if he responds here.

I have work here I need to update as well. My users probably think I have abandoned them.

I just get caught up in real life things.

Perhaps this dev has as well.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I have 4.4 I can't combine texting apps to make up for the loss of features, I wish I could. When I was in 4.3 it was great using the stock sms and this app.

I stated my bugs which are real, I have a Note 3 a lot of people on here with the Note 3 have had issues with this app, some to the point they can't even use the app. The bugs are there, maybe not for everyone, but they are there. The loss of text tones is the most annoying and impossible to replicate or know when it's going to happen.

The other things I said we're missing features, I didn't claim them to be bugs. That being said I hope you're right and he's just busy. But if you look at his profile, he's on here all but every day, he could check in, say what's up say anything.

But instead he seems to ignore this thread. he also ignores support emails as well. Even his beta testing email chain gets ignored.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Is it confined to the Note 3?

I have no issues on 4.4 on my G2.

Maybe the alignment is a dpi issue.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I have no idea, my note is the only device I have. I didn't have any issue when I used the default sms app and Hoverchat combined, because I used the stock way if setting tones instead of the apps. Same with my Note 2. But that doesn't mean anything. Strip that issue I still get random, though infrequent, crashes, along with random clicking heads without full expansion.

Not to mention nothing explains why the dev can't even pop in here and say "hey guys, lives a bit overwhelming right now, I'll update this when I can." But instead he logs on and says nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I can understand your frustration.

Maybe he will pop in.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Just talked with the dev.

Project is not dead but being worked on.

Give a little time for the dev to get things updated.

They haven't forgotten us.
[Android Apps and Games] Decimation:
Glad to hear it
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
good news, thanks!

i hope he fixes the store section chrashes :good:
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Why will he talk to you, but not his beta team (which I'm a part of) or this thread... Seems odd. Not doubting you, but for the same amount of time it took to tell you, he could have told us all himself...
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I have been in the beta group since it was Ninja sms as well.

He told me he will pop in here to let everyone know what is up.

Just hang tight.

I understand everyone's frustration but downing the dev won't accomplish anything other than perhaps encouraging him to stop supporting this.

You have to understand with any big android update it takes time to rework apps as code changes.

Not every device with the update will work the same.

It takes time and a lot of hard work.

He will be back and updates will come.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I'm not downing him just stating that it doesn't make much sense, it would have been much quicker and more effective to check in with all of us as opposed to just one user. He's losing users (according to above posts, and I've been looking for replacement apps for this one, even considering just going back to stock sms) simply because he's ignoring his fan base.

He has a big following here, not to mention being featured on Engadget and I believe Gizmodo... Ignoring the users of his app right after it becomes incredibly popular is a poor choice... Ive posted in here countless times, even helped as tech support for other Note owners with simular problems to mine, and sent emails to no avail over the last I'd say 2 months... A simple, "I'm working on it guys," from him would keep me from exploring replacement apps...

I'm not a crack flasher by any stretch, I'm on Jedi 1.1 which hasn't been updated since March, never even looked at another ROM. If it wasn't for the bugs and small lacking features I have I could care less if this app ever updates again because it would be perfect. But with such bugs and oversights make staying with the app hard when the dev won't answer his customers aka users.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I understand what you are saying.

Really I do.

All I am doing is relaying the information he gave me.

The app is not dead and he is working on it.

I can't comment on the issues anyone is having because I don't have them here.

If I had those issues I would be glad to help try and resolve them.

As for the dev not relaying to the thread what is going on, i can't say anything about that either. I am guilty of that at times as well.

Speaking of, I need to update some of my threads as well.

Will be working on that today. :)
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
here the log of the store crash
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
It looks like all your errors on in vm storage E/ No such directories

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What device do you have?

Is it the Note 3?

Starting to think the problem is storage related to how the Note 3 installs the app.

I don't have the device to look further.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
If his posts and such are any indication, he has an S3 not a note. Also themes work perfectly fine for me. The main note issue seems to be the inability to set it as a default sms app on 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
So it is pretty much a Samsung problem.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
No issues in my note 2 (besides the loss of tones) same issue when I had CM (no TouchWiz) on my Note 3. No issues on my GF's note 3 or my friends s4 active. Works great on my coworkers s5. Also highly doubt that considering Samsung is the best selling Android phone, that thousands of others wouldn't be having issues...
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Not saying Samsung is not a good device.

They sell more because they have the best marketing department.

My mom and Step dad both have the S4 and both have had them replaced.

My daughter had the S2 and replaced it twice. My wife had the S3 and got it replaced after it shattered the screen falling four inches in the grass.

I won't say Samsung makes a bad device but it is not the best.

All devices have an issue somewhere.

The issue I am trying to get at is not all apps behave the same on all devices or versions.

You keep posting like you have some weird problem with me.

If so, that's cool I won't get my feelings hurt.

I came in to help and that is all.

Won't fill this thread with back and forth banter on Samsung.

It just fairs to reason that if every device having issues is Samsung then there is an incompatibility that needs to be addressed.

If your a Samsung fan, that's great.

I was an HTC fan till I moved on to LG.

To each their own.

I will just let everyone wait till the dev updates the thread.

To much negativity in here for my taste.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Actually, I'm an HTC fan, just at the time I needed a phone they only made the M7 which is garbage... I never said you said Samsung devices were bad, simply pointed out that I know many others using this app on Samsung devices with no issues. And that Samsung being so popular selling, leads me to believe is there was a Samsung specific compatibility issue with this app, the dev would have a lot more than just myself an a few other xda users reporting issues.

Essentially my only problem is you blanketing an entire manufacturer as the issue based off about 4 users (in this thread) issues. I'm all for helping and I appreciate you doing so, there's just nothing wrong with a little constructive debate to help facilitate the help.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I haven't seen anyone post lately that wasn't Samsung.

The app actually worked very well on my daughter's S2 with no issues at all. I wasn't trying to be down on Samsung at all.

Just stating that all the issues on the last few pages are indeed Samsung.

I had the M7 and loved it till zarboz stole it.

Now my daughter has one and I went to the G2.
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Lack of expandable storage, lack of removable battery and tiny screen were 3 strikes for me. M8 fixed 2 of those three, almost enough to make me switch, waiting to see the note 4. G2 is a great phone, practically sells itself, like mad at my work.

I'll agree the past few pages have been Samsung related but again I really don't see it being a compatibility issue with Samsung, just considering the vast amounts of phones sold versus what's probably the largest install base of this app. It could have something to do to it but I think there's a bit more to it.

My main irritating issue (not being able to set the app as default) ended up being the fault of an xposed module. But others on here have this problem and thier phones aren't even rooted. It seems this app is just easy to upset.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
The Note line is very impressive indeed. If I was going Samsung that would be the device to get.

I love big screens.

Pretty impressed with this G2 in this compact size.
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
I have an S3, i had this error with lot of differents rom, clean installs, app data clear....

sms works fine, i have just market error

look the image, lot of users have this problem (with free app, i use the paid one)
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
and the paid one
[Android Apps and Games] se1988:
I used it with LG g2, no problems other than the mms image resizing problem. However, I agree that the dev could have posted just one post, to show the world that the entire project hasn't been abandoned... Maybe he's gotten investors or something, that would explain the secrecy ?
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
It lives!!! Haven't gotten the actual alert to download the new beta from the play store yet but I got the email saying I will at some point!
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
how can I access to beta channel?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
I got an invite much like the other betas I'm part of so idk if there is a regular way. Personally I thought it was because I paid for the app, but I could be wrong. I know I signed up through their Google plus page once I got the invite and the updates come via the play store
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
Ya, I'm not sure why the dev hasn't dropped us a message here on XDA in a while, it would really help just to have a quick word. But, at least the app is alive.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Join the beta group on G+.

Once you join up the beta will show in the Play store.
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
deleted
[Android Apps and Games] dcwiker05:
Suggestion, can we get a toggle to choose which side the heads cling to by default. Mine seem to always go to the left even after I move them to the right.

Also, we really need a multi delete

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My guess is he was talking to the guy who asked how to be part of the beta...Lol XD
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
What the deuce, how'd I miss those posts up there? XD My bad.
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
can't find beta group, i've found only the dev page :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/hoverchat-beta-testers
[Android Apps and Games] DaPhinc:
Very nice app. I love it! But what is this light flow support in the settings?

Besides, these features i would love in this app:

- missed message reminder (vibrate/ring every 5 min)

- if there are popups of more contacts at the same time they are always exactly on top of each other, so that the backmost contact is hidden. It would be nice if they were shifted a little so one can see that there are more popups.

- timestamps
[Android Apps and Games] sangerpb:
Pretty cool app! I would like to be able to have swipe actions in nova launcher for direct messages pop-up the convo with that specific contact only and not having to open the ninja sms app. I can create a video if you'd like to see. The exact scenario is that I use nova launcher and love the swipe action for icon shortcuts. I'd like to be able to use this feature to get directly to a ninja sms window and not have ninja sms open in the background.
[Android Apps and Games] ayenzel:
How to hide the message in notification bar? There are no settings for it.. Hope you can add 'hide messages in notification bar for privacy'.
[Android Apps and Games] DaPhinc:
I found a bug today. When a popup is open and a message by the same contact arrives, the new message is not marked as read. I have to go to stock messaging app to make the unread text notification disapear.
[Android Apps and Games] tejadakenneth:
the same with me. can you make the holo thing be in any shape for more attractable to users hehe
[Android Apps and Games] d4c:
I would like to see a conversions list rather than icons with names, an option to expand a message in the settings menu to full screen when you tap on the chat head, an option for the chat head to be the same as the app icon. Just a few suggestions, good work dev. You take on board what people suggest and implement if feasible. That's a good dev in my books...
[Android Apps and Games] seanerixon:
I have NinjaSMS notifications disabled, but my normal SMS notifications are enabled. However, it seems they are both not working. Is there a way to have normal SMS notification functioning, while NinjaSMS is not(although the floating heads will still be functional).
[Android Apps and Games] d4c:
In short no, not at the moment, not unless the dev implements it...which I doubt. If you have ninja sms off then floating heads will not be on.
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
wow I love this app! I have bought the play store edition :)

i've some small problems:

the app ghostly sms don't see the sms read with ninja, instead of the sms received with stock sms app.

sometimes the notifications don't works (i turn on the screen and i see the ninja incon on the not bar - i don't use app killer)
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
:good: This app looks great, but waiting for MMS support to purchase!!;)
[Android Apps and Games] d4c:
The dev is rather good at providing updates very quickly and actually listening to the community. You shouldn't have to wait too long for your requests...
[Android Apps and Games] DaPhinc:
I just installed v1.5.3_20130716 from Google Play and noticed that the newly integrated delivery reports are turned on by default.

PLEASE DO NOT TURN THEM ON BY DEFAULT!

Many providers charge for these reports, so this will lead to bad surprises on the next telephone bill.
[Android Apps and Games] d4c:
Nice find, also would like the Dev to provide posts on updates here if you would. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] MostafaGazar:
We did not notice that, we will change it in the next update. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] DaPhinc:
The emojis in this app look a little too rudimentary in my opinion. Could you add the standard emojis?
[Android Apps and Games] DaPhinc:
Another Bug: Drafts from the stock sms app are shown as sent messages in ninjasms.
[Android Apps and Games] MostafaGazar:
It should be ready very soon, I started working on it already
[Android Apps and Games] ahrion:
I humbly request quick compose! Using this with gosms. Chompsms is like the only one who has it and it stinks!
[Android Apps and Games] h4g3n:
I just have one problem with this app.

You either get to choose to use it for all contacts, or contacts of your choosing.

The problem is that my bank uses an authenticator that relies on the vanilla SMS app on my telephone, so I have to manually select every contact on my phone, except for my bank's telephone number. As a result, all unknown numbers will use my phone's vanilla SMS app.

This process could be eliminated if you added an option for using ninja SMS for all contacts/numbers except for those of your choosing.

Probably not a big deal, but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem!

Otherwise a fantastically convenient app that lets me read and answer messages without interrupting what I'm currently doing! I've recommended it to all my friends! :)
[Android Apps and Games] esincho:
A black and white holo theme would be great
[Android Apps and Games] artyfarty:
UPDATE: i write a couple of email to the developer, who was very nice and subscribed me to the beta channel.

Now I confirm that the app market crash is gone (i don't know why but is an italian problem, check the italian comments on the play store - both free and donate app) with new beta.

:good: