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[Android Apps and Games] moxlon69:
Can't send MMS messages

First, I wanted to say I love the app, haven't had a single (visual) error or fc. Everything looks great, and it runs smooth as can be, with the exception that I can't send MMS messages. I've send them using Hangouts, though I really can't stand that app. I joined the G+ beta group,

hoping that the test version would solve the issue, but alas, I can't use auto config, and I've tried two different configs manually (http://mms.sprintpcs.com and http://mms.sprintpcs.com/servlets/mms) to no avail. I can hit "test connection" which always says that it successfully connects, however, every time I attempt to send an attachment (Testing with pictures, but I assume I will get the same result regardless of what I attach), the message sits there saying "Waiting", and if I open up the info on the message, I see "Status 15".

I don't have any processing or filtering rules enacted, and I've tried it with wifi on, and with wifi off. I did manage to get it to say "sending" once, but I left the phone overnight and came back with the message unsent and still saying "sending", and I believe this was before I downloaded the G+ beta.

I am running version 0.08.424 (I assume the latest released?) on stock Android 4.4.4 with the elementalx kernel on the LG Nexus 5, with

Sprint as my carrier. I'd attempt this on my gnex, but I don't have service on that phone at the present.

I really assume that this is some stupid oversight on my part or possibly something up with my carrier locally, tower issues would not surprise me these days. Might try flashing an older factory image or the Android L preview and see if it is a rom/kernel problem next just in case there are no ideas of where I went wrong.

Other than that, I love the looks and feel of Smart Messenger, excellent work.

Dan
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
That is odd, well I'm attempting to break away from using the same bloated methods that I find in the AOSP source (kinda copy hack use of mms) so it's not out of the question that I killed something somewhere.

That is the latest, easy way to see the latest beta has ability to enable IMMERSIVE mode in Settings > (Side Panel) > Layout Tweaks if you see that then yes you are.

Would appreciate that, but contact me on hangouts or something deanwray@gmail.com and we can test a few things. See I can only really test with my carriers here, but I will test again to verify (at a cost of $0.70 per mms I kinda avoid as much as I can)

Will let you know results of my tests

Cheers, Should start to feel and look a little better soon, L theme coming that will be customisable too :)
[Android Apps and Games] moxlon69:
Again, appreciate all of the help, I dropped you a line on hangouts a bit ago, I think I solved my particular issue..Not sure if this is just Sprint weirdness, or something in my local area, but I'll post it here as well to hopefully help someone else.

I reset the app completely to start from scratch. When I manually entered the MMS server settings, I just entered http://mms.sprintpcs.com

left the MMSS Proxy blank, and set the MMS port at 80, basically used the default Sprint APN settings minus the proxy..

Sent myself a test message with a picture and it went through, so then I sent one to a family member, and it went through as well. Called them

on the phone to verify that they received the picture.

I just found it really strange that the test would successfully log in, but it would never send MMS messages.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Maybe my MMS tester is not 100% accurate... bit of a worry.... erm, going to look at changing the APN database for sprint then... to http://mms.sprintpcs.com rather than the full address if it works, so the auto config will work if you try it again (well in 10 mintues)
[Android Apps and Games] yellman:
Hey nice work ! I love your UI and set up layout etc. Just dont know why cant apply any other theme than default. Do you know why, sir ? Thanks, I´ll stay for a long time with your messenger app :good:;)

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
can you try setting it twice or maybe even 3 times, there could be a bug, will look into it... let me know if it works if settings the same one more than once and also what version of the app are you on...cheers
[Android Apps and Games] yellman:
I accepted new theme 10 times no change. On 0.08.422 from google play. thanks !

All these themes are only online? Maybe that´s the issue, hard to tell you there is no bug message.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
all the themes are synced from online to local, just so that I can update them remotely for fixes and new themes without any play store releases... so yes, but no they are store and applied from local resource. Looking into this now. Also I will put in info in the settings > about to what theme is currently set... that would at least show if it's failing at loading the theme or if it just is not setting it :)
[Android Apps and Games] yellman:
Good idea, some theme status like I am proceeding and I am succesful my user :) that would be great. Still don't understand why I am almost alone who has that issue,maybe others didn't reported. Anyway I aprecciate your work, it seems artistic and clean, originaly designed. Greetings from czech to uk ! Cheers ! :D
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
cool thanks, spent a while in brno on business, very nice ! You should join the g+ beta group as it will get this version 1st (and is already on version 0.08.424
[Android Apps and Games] MidnightDevil:
Hi,

Loved the screens, gonna give this a go!

Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
well cant find the issue, I'm doing an android l theme at the moment, and a few fixes, but when I'm done I will add a 100ms pause to the theme engine when settings... could be some thread/sync issue... but yeah, cant get it to happen... I may try later on slower phones
[Android Apps and Games] yellman:
oh that´s great, hope you spent good time here ! :) . yes already joined g+ beta group and become beta tester. Ok, I´ll wait for next release and give an report here. best regards !
[Android Apps and Games] crullick:
whatever happened to the themes??!

can't see any (online, as of yesterday, v# 0.08.422)
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Apologies, seemed my versioning system has a bug... have regraded the version requirements on the latest update of themes, there maybe visual errors in some cases (cause they wont match the latest beta app version)) but they are there again now....

let me know if you notice anything odd...but new version going out soon with new Android L stuff for the masses
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Release 0.7.434

* added option to remove top bar in "layout tweaks"

* added immersive mode options for kitkat

* added and made default new slider bar "over mode"

* added 1st android L theme

* theme fixes and adaptations
[Android Apps and Games] elm956:
I downloaded the app from the playstore, but ended up on this page, your website, and the google+ group to no avail. I cannot see any themes, the Google plus group says that it has zero members, and my request to join has been pending for a while. Am I missing something? I just want to be able to take full advantage of the app, which seems to be pretty outstanding so far. Thanks in advance for your help!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
what version of the app ? the current is 0.08.436 and if you have a fair to good internet connection and refresh/sync in the side panel of themes you should see them...going to clear my data and check now... will report back shortly

EDIT : just checked and all fine on debug version, going to check release play version

EDIT : Release version works also...

have you got an internet connection on your phone ?
[Android Apps and Games] elm956:
Yeah. I downloaded the app last night, and I've tried it on both wifi and my LTE, and nothing appears when I refresh. I thought that I had to join the beta testing group for theme access, or download them online or from the playstore. If they should be loaded in automatically, I'm going to go ahead and reinstall the app. I will post a follow up soon, and let you know whether or not it fixed everything. Thank you for the quick reply!
[Android Apps and Games] elm956:
I reinstalled, and haven't seen a difference. Is there a way for you to send me the themes in a downloadable format or file, so that I can import or install them?
[Android Apps and Games] elm956:
I can't explain why, but I was just able to select from the online themes. I did the exact same thing easily a dozen times today, but just now the themes actually appeared. I don't know if it's relevant, but my phone died earlier and then another app forced me to restart again, and the first time I tried after that was when I was successful. Thank you again for the app and your responsiveness!

Edit: could you please explain how I can manipulate specific aspects of the theme I chose. Also, is it normal to have nothing when I refresh under the my themes tab, even after applying one of the online ones? One step closer to another happy, successful user :D
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
My themes are for as yet un-enabled un-released "theme overrides" and "theme editor", So I'm actually the only one who sees themes there :) Cause thats where they are created.

Currently there is only 1 theme where I have exposed settings for it, thats the "simple flat dynamic/settings" one. Any themes that are set that have settings, show a button in the vis/themes side panel or access via the SM logo app menu by long press.

Hope that help
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Question

what are peoples opinions of me removing the in-built emoji popup from SM ? Play Store Google Keyboard now has them built in, as does swift key and countless others... I feel I could use the space better rather than duplication of something that 80% of users don't need? thoughts?
[Android Apps and Games] elm956:
Okay then! I'm good to go and will spread the word about your app. I have tried literally every sms replacement app worth a shot, and so far nothing about yours has made me consider uninstalling.

I cannot stress how much I hate the way that both emoji and social networking have been shoved down my throat in apps that should have nothing to do with either. I realize that most people don't feel this way, but any app has twice the chance to succeed if it offers the option to remove or hide either of those features. I would say to remove it, but since some people want it, I think that giving the user the power to enable or disable emojis is the best bet. Sorry for the semi-rant lol.
[Android Apps and Games] ville525:
They aren't really a dealbreaker, but they sure would be a nice touch. ;)

I don't really know how this stuff works, but most other sms-apps has the emojis as a plugin (ex. Go SMS Pro). Would this be a possibility?
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
group sms is not sms. It's mms, and not sure about mms support yet
[Android Apps and Games] ubigred:
I hope you add it along with the full set of emojis. This app has real potential.

I can see it doing 5 million downloads easily.

I would charge $1 for it. That's a sweet price point.

I currently use ChompSms. This app has the 'potential' to take it over.

Suggestions:

The basics (forwarding, copy, paste, batch functions, etc)

Quick compose

Quick reply pop up

Full set of emojis

Group text

MMS

I wish you great success!

Edit: all the emojis are there :thumbup:

Sent from my SGNote 2!
[Android Apps and Games] Roundtableprez:
Its free in the states for most companies :) so it doesn't "cost us lots".

On a side note I requested to join the group but still have not been accepted
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Ah, just checked group and approved the pending people... I suggest waiting for the version I'm working on at this moment tbh, and yes mms dont cost you a lot, but in all fairness it would "cost" me to much at this time to integrate it, 50p per msg ($0.80) and I have zero funds to dedicate towards it. IF smart messenger makes me money, then hell yes will add it, with bells on :)
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Suggestions:

The basics (forwarding, copy, paste, batch functions, etc)

copy/paste is done, i plan to add "move,resend etc" also

Quick compose

what do you mean exactly ?

Quick reply pop up

yep, this will also be controlled via the rule/filters so it can be on for groups of people and off for others

Group text

MMS

Like is said, these are just "MMS" and if I had funds and time then yes, will have to wait to see if this does make me any money :)

Really appreciate the input btw
[Android Apps and Games] kaos1211:
Idk what he means but I have seen apps that have an icon on the status bar and pop up comes up and let's you compose a message from the popup without opening the whole app
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Ah maybe, I see that as a bit intrusive tbh... I'm not a fan of apps that cannot be totally subtle in their existence :)
[Android Apps and Games] xCovErtWolFx757:
Maybe he means something like ninja sms or halo
[Android Apps and Games] kaos1211:
I hope not I'm tired of the whole chat heads thing
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Have no worries, if I did implement something that I classed as intrusive, there would be a big disable button in the settings ;)

Cause I'm making this app for me too.
[Android Apps and Games] kaos1211:
Not that is intrusive just over done lol
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Has anyone else reported this issue or am I the only one:p
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Many and I think I know what it is, and have it fixed now, just not released.

For some reason on CM contacts past 10.0+ I get the number format from a contact as 1-354-23422 etc, but I have string validation that has a rule, the result of which it doesn't think that is a valid number. But think it's sorted now... eta on release to play 1:30h

NOTE : Reason it's taking so long is I decided to change the way my theme engine deals with dimensions :)
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Good news to hear. Take your time. Look forward to it.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Just pushed a version to play to test ... let me know if it works or doesn't :)
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Will do. If I can't test tonight I will test in the morning (might be asleep before play let's me update). I will let you know

Edit: wanted to quickly confirm that sending messages now works for me on 4.3. Will continue to test tomorrow. Great job:thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] cynikalJ:
OK I am gonna go ahead and tell you for me to use this it has to at least be able to receive MMS messages otherwise I won't be able to use it. I get a lot of pictures sent to me so its important to have this feature. The current sending method is tolerable.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
well like I said, would like to include, but just not possible at this time :)
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Actually that could be an ill informed lie..... I could blind include something to detect mms and add them to smart messenger I think... It's debugging it that I don't really have the funds to do. So I would not really be able to test it. (Thinks some more)
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
bug report

Found a bug: With an AT&T phone set up to use straighttalk the app only gives options for cingular network. I just picked one and imported my emails.

The problem is that it opened up in a conversation and would not go back to the main menu. So i could not change the network settings.

I was able to get it to work by not importing my SMS messages from the system. Can you add an option of import SMS messages from the settings menu?

one more minor bug. When using a dark theme, the text color is black when typing in a new message. Hard to read on a dark background.

Looks like you are off to a great start on a secure SMS app.
[Android Apps and Games] CaptainGoSlow:
Hi, you can currently import your SMS any time by going into setting and then opening the menu from the side again and Import from Stock is in there.
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
glad your sorted, erm, what theme and where is this text ? 2 people have mentioned this now, but I'm sure I checked all themes when I pushed them to the server and cant find it atm...any pointers, whats the theme in question ? cheers
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
If you go to the conversation list and select a conversation. Then at the bottom where you write the new text. That text will be black even in the dark themes. It is right above the keyboard.

affected themes:

Base Dark

Night Grass

Rain Glass

Rain Steel

One feature request. Can you add custom notifications per conversation or contact? My brother sends texts one word at a time and the sound can drive you crazy. Or better, if you are in the conversation and the screen is on, have an option for it not to sound. I would love that!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
I dont get this at all, please do me a favour, refresh/sync the themes and see if the day/date/time changes, then re-set the theme to any of the above and test... cheers

You can do all this and more, much more, by using filters... I have a few tutorial vids listed on the playstore and g+ pages, check them out they should point you in the correct direction.
[Android Apps and Games] CaptainGoSlow:
I'm also seeing the dark text issue, I've tried refreshing the themes. Rain Glass is hardest to see the text you're composing.

Not been an issue as I use Dark L and that's OK.
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
No luck, refreshed. they say Tuesday 6:27am but are still black text. I tried a few other themes and the text color changes correctly on other themes. The Android L indigo (light) theme for instance has a blue background with white text.

great news on the filters. I will start looking into them right now.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
ah ok now I see it, had to use a JB phone rathe than KK... ok gonna look at fixing it :)

EDIT : ok fixed tested on my phone, let me know if there are any more probs (pushing the themes shortly)
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
Can confirm, they work. Text looks great.

Found the filters and set it up to be silent for my brother texts. That is a great feature, lots of customization. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
Only just found this app, and have to say it is pretty awesome. Looks nice, works smooth, themes are nice so far. As someone who likes to change the look of his apps if possible this is really cool.

I'm having the same issue others had with black text in the compose message box on Simple Flat/Dynamic settings theme. Can see it just about when typing, but as the text bubbles are very visible white text it looks a little off.

Anyway, love the app :good:
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Cheers, you can also set your own colors in the Flat Dynamic/Settings theme, and will be able to on any or all themes, and will be doing an editor too..

The black text issue is fixed, try updating the themes (side panel - refresh/sync)

let me know ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
Tried a refresh of the themes, still happens for me. Hardly a massive issue, just not as easy to read as the white text in the bubbles. Which setting do I change in the editor for the theme to make the text in the compose section white? Don't want to accidentally change the wrong thing.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
no, this is a bug, what is the date on one of the themes that has this ? and what is the name ? cause I did fix this and pushed to the server!
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
It is the simple flat dynamic theme. Updated Tuesday at 12:27:20pm
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
cant replicate it on that theme and that is the latest version... text I have is white... you mean if you change the UI bars to a light color you cant change the chat text to dark?

Gettings a bit lost, tell me how to replicate the issue and will look/fix :)
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
I've got standard app theme settings, just applied the theme. Haven't changed any colour options or anything like that yet. I've attached a screenshot. In the screen shot it doesn't look too bad, but on my screen in use it is a lot harder to see.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
very odd, is there anything that is none-standard on your OS ?

EDIT : ok updated that theme...forced a color set on the chatbar input and also made it customizable ... just refresh and try it (it actually made sense to open it color up since you could already set the UI bar color, not sure why I didn't do it to begin with)
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
Works a treat now! Thank you. As for my OS, yeah there is a fair amount not standard really due to xposed and other mods. Speaking of which, as I sometimes like to have my nav bar on screen all the time, is there a way to make that mode take advantage of 'bleed immersive' mode in g2Xposed. As in, if I use the L theme in the app, the status bar and nav bar will turn blue also. That way I can see my status etc all the time but also have a nice 'immersive' impression too.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
if you put it in the bug db as a request to "enable status bar pallet for themes" and will get round to it :) I have wanted to do that but never had the request from a user till now :)

With it being the the BUG DB I "have" to respond and also you get updates
[Android Apps and Games] mgolder:
Trying to post to the bugtracker site, but getting 500 internal server error when I press submit.

Will try again later.
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
no data network bug

Got a bug report for you:

When you try to send an MMS with attachment and there is no data network available, it gets an error. The "smartsms has stopped running error" appears. The smartsms app doesn't close or anything, just that error appears.
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
is that not what you would expect it to do if it fails to send for any reason? You can turn them off though, in settings (advanced mode)
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
Most of the SMS apps don't get an error but just try sending later when the network is back up. When it says it stopped running it sounds like smartsms has crashed. Wouldn't it be better to show the status as unsent or something like that instead of getting a program crahsed error?

When i turn off developer error messages, it still crashes. now i get "Unfortunately, Smart SMS has stopped".
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
yeah thats a bug, what I mean previous is that you have the option for it to tell you that it is failing, you can also check the event processing to see how many times etc... it should not crash or hang
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
Aha, now i see what you mean.
[Android Apps and Games] The Apostle:
Does anyone have the ability to send MMS on T-Mobile. I have tried every APN setting I can think of and I cannot seem to get an MMS out to anyone.
[Android Apps and Games] tkjeeper:
No change, still says waiting when sending, on 4.3. Sorry

tkjeeper out
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
What version of smart messenger ? also did you clear the action list in settings ?
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
+ 1 This app have great potential ,but without MMS support NO,NO!!

I uninstall it because if a person doesn't have smartphone it can't images link..:(
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
you found somebody without a smartphone ? no way!!!! :)
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
Yes, my girlfriend has a Nokia from the 90s plus my parents still use old phones

I'd definitely pay for your app if your add MMS support... I see everybody number one priority here is MMS;)...
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Wasn't able to test thoroughly last night... But wanted to confirm I'm able to send/receive messages without issue on latest version running 4.3
[Android Apps and Games] ubigred:
Sent from my SGNote 2!
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
Thanks... and good to hear :)