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[Android Apps and Games] Eddiemc:
Tested on note 3, everything works well and it's quicker than stock. Mrs works out of the box. Feels just like cm, make the wait for aosp roms less difficult.

Please please please hurry and fix the dark theme. No offence mate, but it's really *fuggly*. Please use black background everywhere and grey shades to distinguish sender/receiver in the dialogue window:)

Also the app flashes white when opening if using dark theme. This is unfortunate, and hurts the eyes if using dark theme at night.

You can also look at slimrom github if you want some more nice mods like direct dial etc.

Keep up the good work, this is the 1. Message app. No issues here. Beats sliding messages ;)
[Android Apps and Games] deanwray:
I think it's hard for some users to read the change log and get a picture of what you have done, I still think you should say "thanks to cyanogen for an awesome base app" these are my mods .. then list them... just to make sure that it is clear ... I get the impression that most on this thread think that you created this app... just a thought thought.
[Android Apps and Games] dreamland2000:
When the pop-up shows for a new message, is there any way of making this bigger, so it uses a bit of the screen as on some messages out feels a little squashed. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] siraltus:
Actually he just needs to use the holo dark background consistently so that the app doesn't look so damn segmented - the text input field is black for no reason while the conversation background is holo-dark-gradiented. Or, the conversation list is holo-dark when empty but turns black for no reason as soon as you add a conversation.

Solid black screws up the visual cueing as to where the app begins or ends, especially on OLED screens; everything being pure black just looks really out of place.

Also, he's already aware of the dark theme issues, so leave him be - it will be done when it's done.
[Android Apps and Games] trikotret:
We all should be grateful to the fact that we can use his aosp message on our stock ROMs. Regardless if he posts the source or not is his choice and everyone choice to accept it or not. In addition, he is aware of theming. I assume he's just busy with his regular life. Give him some slack. My 2 pennies

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Android Apps and Games] Berzerker7:
Amazing work dude, 4.9999 stars. Like others have said, the black background would give it the full 5. Awesome work so far!
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
I am aware that some users have requested a more convenient way to blacklist users. The last time I looked in the cyanogenmod source, this has been implemented so it'll be merged in when I do an update from there.

Your original post talked about custom notification tones, not blacklisting, so I may now be addressing the wrong thing.

If a rom supports per-contact custom notification tones, that is very easy to support in 8sms because the required database column already exists in the rom.

Adding per-conversation custom notification tones is a lot more work because I'd have to create a new database altogether. This would be a 'feature request' and, presently, I would rank it behind themeing and some other tasks already on my list.

No offence taken. The dark theme was a bit of a quick hack anyway. I admit it :)

Noted. Thanks.

Not currently (unless you like hand patching APK files yourself).

Noted. Thanks.

Thanks siraltus. 8sms takes up a lot of my time.

I burnt about two weeks because of the sms framework changes in KitKat and there may be more surprises coming. If your requested feature hasn't arrived yet, you can blame Google in addition to blaming me :)
[Android Apps and Games] siraltus:
Anytime, man. I know being passionate about a project like this can be hard when people keep harping on you over and over. I'd rather you spent the time doing all the fixes and updates properly than rush a half-assed release. Get it polished, we'll be very happy when it's out. :)
[Android Apps and Games] hasbrobot:
Thank you for the recent update!

Still using it faithfully! Thank you again.

Why is the right door always locked?
[Android Apps and Games] phalkon30:
Recent update seems faster to load, and doesn't seem to flash on loading (per changelog) with dark theme. The KS for the update!

Sent from my USCC SCH-R530U
[Android Apps and Games] DurhamHusker:
Good update on 1.13

That 'white flash' was the only thing that bugged me about the theme. Thanks for fixing it. Count me as someone who's perfectly happy with the rest of the theme just the way it is ... if that's any consolation.

Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I can't believe you are still making such awesome changes to this already great app! :good: for the ability to change the icon.

I have said it a few times but one more time. thanks for your work on this! Now I can finally move back to 8SMS from hangouts on my Nexus 5
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Original timestamp doesn't seem to work properly. It displays Dec. 31, 1969 for every message lol. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of my device, something I can fix on my end, or if it's the app.

HTC One

Sense 5

4.2.2
[Android Apps and Games] phalkon30:
Working fine for me on 4.1 Touchwiz rom

Sent from my USCC SCH-R530U
[Android Apps and Games] sonnysekhon:
Hi, can you please add xxhdpi assets to the app. Icons/images are rendered a bit blurry on xxhdpi devices such as the Nexus 5.

I have attached the images.

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
Unusual.

I've seen these symptoms before but it's always been on a Sony phone.

See http://8s.ms/sent-time-1-1-1970-bug and let me know how you go.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
Noted. I didn't realise Android 4.4 added a drawable-xxhdpi directory to the stock messaging app. I'll merge it in for the next update. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Standalone mode worked.

Sent from my HTC One.
[Android Apps and Games] Maneth:
Hi,

Thanks for this 8sms, it's really wonderful on my phone, I don't have to use Hangouts.

Just an issue : I got a big wakelock with MMS reception (measured by BetterBatteryStats) for one hour. Could you fix it please ?
[Android Apps and Games] Corbu:
I have a problem with 8SMS with longer messages > it splits them up.

If I send a longer message it shows it split into 160 groups. The receiver actually gets the message as one text, but I don't understand why 8sms displays it in pieces.

How can I fix it?

I am using a Nexus 5, 8sms is my default client with only Hangouts on the phone to handle messaging. i had other Apps installed but I removed them all.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
See http://8s.ms/high-battery-usage

I suspect you have a stuck mms transaction (which could be an actual message or something lower level like an acknowledgement). You could try to locate the offending message that the transaction is related to and delete the message.

If this problem still persists for you, please let me know.

Can you please see if the setting "Sms messages" » "Split Counter" is ticked on your phone? If it is ticked, can you please untick it and try again?
[Android Apps and Games] InfDaMarvel:
Kept sending two messages through 8sms.(only recipients saw two messages) Still had the stock messaging app installed. Not sure if that affected it.
[Android Apps and Games] Corbu:
The "Split Counter" setting doesn't seem to do anything, if it is on or off, the counter is still displayed :confused:.

But I did some more testing regarding the splitting issue. I use MyPhoneExplorer a lot to send text messages from my computer (it syncs via Bluetooth and WiFi) and only when I sent texts from within MyPhoneExplorer, the splitting issue happens. There is no setting for split messages in MyPhoneExplorer and I don't get it why it doesn't work properly, it worked without an issue with my older Galaxy S3.

If I type a long text directly on my phone, then the message doesn't show up slitted.

Any ideas on what to do next? I really need to use something that I can text from my computer.

Edit: It also happens with SMS Control Center, not only with MyPhoneExplorer
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
I sometimes get reports of 8sms sending two messages out, but nothing conclusive.

Bad network reception can be a cause. If the cellular reception drops out after a message is sent but before it is acknowledged, the message would be re-sent again.

If you can rule out bad network reception, and if this happens consistently, I'd be very curious what other information you can get me.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
The "Split Counter" causes 8sms to manually split long sms messages and then append a counter page counter (ie. 1/2, 2/2 etc.) to the end of each segment. If you don't know what this is for, you should just turn it off and leave it off.

From your description, I don't think the problem is in 8sms.

If you are using other apps to send sms, they are probably bypassing 8sms and sending the message directly.

Sorry, but I'm unable to help you. You should ask the developer of those other apps you mentioned.
[Android Apps and Games] trikotret:
I think duplicate messages are due to weak network. I have a friend who always sends me duplicate messages in bad areas. His phone just keeps sending and sending producing duplicate

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Android Apps and Games] landale:
I know you've been focusing on 4.4 lately and this is much appreciated now that I have recently switched to a Moto X running 4.4 but was wondering where this feature change was on your list? Thanks again for all your work on this app!
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
Quite near the top now. I was planning on doing some notifications related work before KitKat arrived unexpectedly. Now, I'm almost back onto the original schedule.
[Android Apps and Games] parthkhurana7:
Amazing
[Android Apps and Games] nicka3200:
My HTC One X+ (4.2.2 Sense 5) shows the sent time as 1.1.1970 but it really doesn't bother me, I've just turned the 8SMS sent time off, & use the SMS Sent Time app from the Play Store instead. I would recommend that anyone having the similar issues does the same.

Great app [MENTION=5181263]bengtan[/MENTION]. I'm looking forward to some more theming options & possibly some more icon choices (just because I like changing things around) but there is really no hurry.
[Android Apps and Games] andrew378:
Try enabling standalone mode, that may solve the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] Maneth:
Thanks Bengtan, this was the problem. So I just delete the unsending MMS and everything's good now. But, yesterday, I was in the same situation with the same solution, so I hope you will find a definitive solution ;)

Thanks again, it's a pleasure to use 8sms !
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
That's interesting. Nothing like that ever happened with your previous sms app?
[Android Apps and Games] InfDaMarvel:
I sit in area with really great signal, at least is regards to Sprint (4G LTE) so I sure I had good reception. What I did notice is I needed to restart my phone (or I guess the app) for it to stop sending duplicate messages. I removed the app and the stock mms app isnt sending duplicate messages.

I guess what ill try next is removing mms.apk and using standalone mode with 8sms.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
See http://8s.ms/sent-time-1-1-1970-bug

Perhaps HTC roms now also have this same bug.

How are you sending messages? The "normal" way, or another way like the "quick response to a phone call" way?

You're not using a cyanogenmod app called Voice+ or Voicemail+ or something like that, are you? I had one user who said using this app caused duplicate sends on his phone.
[Android Apps and Games] skupi20:
Iam on 4.1.2 JB and i have problem with stand-alone.

When i freez or uninstall stock mms, 8sms on entering conversation do FC :/ of curse i checked stand-alone mode.
[Android Apps and Games] 3andala:
[MENTION=5181263]bengtan[/MENTION] using Nexus 7 3G 2012 must flash this zip first or no SMS works

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2535586

please add to FAQ to help others :)

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] bigjoe7757:
I really wanna use this app, however I get a constant error "messages could not be sent". I have tried everything I can think of to correct it but no luck. The app works fine but that little error sits up there in the notification menus drives me nuts. Please let me know if this is something I'm doing wrong. Thank you for your hard work.
[Android Apps and Games] aostl:
Emoji won't display went sent or received on HTC one 4.3 sense
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Seems to work fine on Sense 4.2.2.

Sent from my HTC One.
[Android Apps and Games] aostl:
Ya, it worked on 4.1 too with certain sms apps but not anymore
[Android Apps and Games] marhensa:
thank you..

previously i always push cm mms.apk into my rom of choice.

now i got a better replacement.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
Can you email me a log of the crash please (using logcat)? Thanks.

Added: http://8s.ms/sms-disabled-nexus-tablets-kitkat

Thank you very much for your work.

Please see http://8s.ms/cant-send-mms and if you don't find the solution there, please email me and I'd be happy to investigate further. Thanks.

You have to enable emoji support in the 8sms settings.

If that is already enabled, try sending the emoji in an mms message instead of sms (to force a switch to mms, just add a "subject" field in the compose menu and enter something for the subject). If the emoji was sent successfully in an mms, but not in an sms, then your carrier is corrupting emoji characters in sms.
[Android Apps and Games] aostl:
Yep. It shows up as mms. But I can't receive any. Carrier is sprint. No fix?
[Android Apps and Games] KikoMax:
Best SMS app, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Doume:
Fisrt of all, thanks a lot for this app, the first one I installed on my brand new N5.

Question I have (maybe I just missed something) is how to get an unread SMS/MMS counter above the icone on the launcher ?

Is that possible or not yet ?

If not could it be a widget to do that ?

Sorry if already asked in the thread (I've searched but could not find it)

Tks again.
[Android Apps and Games] phalkon30:
Agreed, I really miss that functionality!

Sent from my USCC SCH-R530U
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
This can only be done with a widget (not available for this messaging app) or with a 3rd party launcher like Nova + TeslaUnread. I believe Apex has a similar feature.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
When you say "But I can't receive any", do you mean you don't receive the sms message? Or you receive the sms message but the emoji are invisible?

If you receive the sms message but the emoji are invisible (or corrupted), and since emoji are working okay with mms, then I think your carrier is corrupting the emoji characters in sms. In which case, there's nothing I can do to fix it. Sorry.

I have wanted to do this for a while, but AFAIK, this is only available for system apps or apps created by the phone manufacturer. I have not found a way to do it for third party apps.

I have heard that it's possible to simulate this with a widget ... but doing this way is sizable enough that it's a "I'll put it on my to-do list" case rather than a quick and easy fix.
[Android Apps and Games] aostl:
Fixed it. Unlinked my sprint account from Google voice
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
Really? That was causing you emoji problems? That's bizarre.
[Android Apps and Games] fakestreet2:
Great app but I have two questions.

1) Is there any way to get popups for mms messages (i'm only getting them for sms messages).

2) Popups won't work on my lockscreen, they show up for a split second then its like the screen refreshes and they disappear (nexus 5, no password, stock slide lockscreen). Tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no luck, any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Love this app, I have an issue that happens when I've checked messages in the main app but when I get a pop up i have to go through all the messages I've read already to get to the new one.
[Android Apps and Games] landale:
Yes I have noticed a similar issue when I click on reply from the notification shade and there are numerous popups I have to go through. Especially annoying when someone has just recently sent me a few messages. I know this behavior doesn't happen in the actual CM app. Hardly a deal breaker on a great app but something worth looking into if possible.
[Android Apps and Games] davebuk:
[MENTION=5181263]bengtan[/MENTION]

One feature request. Is there or can there be a way to select multiple contacts for SMS messages with a multi selection type input. I can add multiple people to receive the same SMS but have to add them one at a time. I know in apps like Textra you can tick a box next to contacts names and they'll all be added to the recipient box.

Apart from that, the app is brilliant.
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Also if you choose to send a message to someone from contacts and you don't have a thread already, it doesn't fill in the number in send to line.
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
I don't have reply on mine how do you get that option
[Android Apps and Games] landale:
You have to enable quickreply in settings.
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
This is what I got, no there.
[Android Apps and Games] landale:
Actually I just checked mine and it is unchecked for me as I don't use the popup window, just the quick reply from the notification itself. Perhaps that is the difference?
[Android Apps and Games] AlpineMan:
First...thank you for a great app! Just wondering if the app has the ability to send selected contact info (.vcf attachment) from stock contacts app.

Also, a friend has a Verizon Galaxy S4 flashed to Boost. I helped him fill in the MMSC settings. When someone sends him an MMS message while his phone is off, the MMS message isn't received when the phone is turned back on. If it's just an SMS, then it is received. When someone sends him an MMS message while the phone is on, he has no problem sending/receiving MMS messages.

Thanks again!

*** UPDATE 1 ***

Figured it out...he was in standalone mode w/ the stock messaging app disabled/frozen. He re-enabled it and turned off standalone mode and he starts receiving MMS as soon as the phone is turned back on.

*** UPDATE 2 ***

Standalone mode actually worked again for some reason. The only thing I changed was that I installed an inactive SIM card and hardcoded his phone number in the app. Everything seems to be working now. Send/receive SMS/MMS while phone is on...and also delivered when phone is turned back on.
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Minor request.

Make the back button return to the conversation list regardless of prior activity. An example - if I pressed home to leave the app earlier in the day and later press back while in a thread, it takes me back to the previous conversation that I didn't back out of, instead of to the conversation list. This repeats if there were several previous threads.

Sent from my HTC One.
[Android Apps and Games] Pilatus47:
I don't know if anyone is having this: when the I open the app for first time it doesn't show an animation it appears a black screen and then the app.

I'm using it on stock 4.4

Saludos

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
1) Sorry, popups only available for sms messages for now. This is inherited from cyanogenmod. Not sure why they chose to implement it like this.

2) Not sure. You could try clearing the app cache for 8sms or rebooting. Or something else is interfering.

Yeah, it's strange. This problem has just started appearing ... people have started reporting it ... out of nowhere. I'm looking into it.

Thanks. When I next do an update from cyanogenmod, I think you'll get this or a similar feature.

I think something's funny with your phone. Try a reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
There is an "insert contact info" in the menu of the compose message screen. It's not the same as support for vcf files ... that will have to be a new feature request.

I presume your friend's phone is working now. Feel free to contact me again if it still has problems.

The lack of animation is intentional. Start up animation was causing some users to perceive a flash of white so I disabled it.

It shouldn't be causing a black screen though ... or at least, not in a noticeable way.
[Android Apps and Games] Pilatus47:
It only happens when I open the app for the first time after turn on the device. Or when I close the app from the recent apps. After that it actually have normal animation like any other app.

It actually looks like the white flash but this time is black.

Saludos

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] Coldieee:
Started using this app to solve an issue I have with notifications on my stock app, I've got an S3 running 4.3 PA

Seems to be working fine for me, however people have told me they are receiving duplicate texts from me, although I only see the one being sent in the conversation. I am running with standalone off, and also in the stock app I see the conversations is as usual with only 1 text being sent. On the other hand I am not getting duplicated notifications or receiving duplicate texts, its only the texts I send.

Anything I can do so solve this?

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Well I've rebooted many times, the stock app is frozen for now I would like to delete it. I feel my phone will explode if I do. If I deselect pop-ups in settings then reply does show up in notifications, is that the way it should work? Can you tell me the right way to delete the stock app and reinstall 8sms if that's what you think i should do with out losing my 8000 txt. Thanks for this app and for your help, Happy Thanksgiving.

I think something's funny with your phone. Try a reboot.[/QUOTE]
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Is there a way to stop getting the sprint voice mail txt, but still use the visual voicemail cuz I know I blocked him before but then I wouldn't get the voicemails
[Android Apps and Games] douglascamata:
Great job, man! Thank you so much :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
Did you have to quote the entire OP just to say thanks? I thought there was s button you click on just for that task!

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Android Apps and Games] bengtan:
So it looks like I haven't solved this problem. I've just moved it around. I'll try another fix in the next release, and then let's see if it works better for you and others.

Sounds like a poor network reception issue:

http://8s.ms/duplicate-notifications-or-messages

(Look for the subheading "Duplicate messages only sometimes")

Yes, if you deselect pop-ups in settings, then the notification includes a button to "quick reply".

If you enable pop-ups in settings, then the notification doesn't include a button to quick reply because the quick reply is already automatically triggered.

As for deleting or freezing your stock app ... search the xda forums. I'm sure you'll get good information on the topic.

I'm not familiar with this feature of the Sprint network. Perhaps someone else can help you out.
[Android Apps and Games] phalkon30:
Just a thought, is it possible to change the app icon to a pre-made one with the notification in it? You could make 6 icons, one without, one with a number one... All the way up to 5+ or something.

Like you said though, long term to do list, not a killer feature. Always wondered how Facebook does this but Gmail doesn't!

Sent from my USCC SCH-R530U