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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
It's your Android L theme. I applied the Android L theme and tried it out and I get the same result. It doesn't happen on dark theme though which is odd... It's something to do with the Android L theme's Light.DarkActionBar theme. It may be fixable but for now it looks like a bug in the theme...

Edit: never mind I fixed it. Try this apk
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Ah yes I never noticed that as my conversation list extends beyond the bottom of the screen. I'll fix it up
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
added popup and wake/unlock for popup in notification settings. Also fixed a few color issues (I think)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
I think they mean the colors (dark theme) of the app now..

instead of the grayish blue (which the dark theme has now) the play version's dark them has a dark gray conversation list background and a black background on the message list

I think thats what theyre implying about the "all black" theme.. which, tbh, to their defense, its almost just like an "all black" theme due to colors on the play store version, so i understand why they said that... These newer versions have changed the colors quite a bit. :(

but im still on the play store version until the "all black" comes back, so no worries :o

EDIT!!!!!!: I've been playing with the XML's almost all night testing different blacks and grays out.. I FINALLY got my decompile/compile to work and what not.. So im VERY excited..

I'm not going to sleep until i have what i want/like lol.. (5am here) ha

So guys, if you want an all black theme, ill have an update for you early in the morning.. im just now tweaking small things.. should be up shortly and ill try to keep up with the updates as matt releases them :D -- This is kinda my first time (editing XML's) so be easy on me :P
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] comstyle:
is it possible to help out with translations? (german in my case)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to say! ;) I prefer light and dark themes from the Play Store version I hope that will be the same in this final version.

And me I can help for French translation (I have already translate the Play Store version).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
well, your wish for an all black theme is about to come true.. :highfive:

Matt has made this app amazingly.. I love how all the codes are organized..

But like i said, im testing out a few more things, and then an all black, clean, and elegant Sliding MMS.zip will be posted.. Stay tuned :p
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
I've said this before if you want to make it all black you pretty much just need to change the "gray_900" value in my_colors.xml. If you want to change the recipient editor as well you'll find that in my_colors.xml as well. You can take a look at theme_styles.xml if you'd like but everything in there references a color from my_colors.xml or a drawable. I wouldn't recommend changing anything in theme_styles but hey do what you want
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
I don't know I kind of like the blue gray better. I'll make a theme apk that can be installed separately so you guys can style it however you prefer and not have to decompile every time there's an update. It will only need to be updated when new theme resources are added (which at this point is still pretty often but at least not every single update)

And yeah I would love some help with translations. I have been adding strings fairly frequently though so I don't really want to bother with it until I've added all I need. Otherwise there would need to be new translations almost every day
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
Yea i know.. the gray_900 is not the only thing i want changed.. but it did do majority of the stuff.. its just little things now.. Im not venturing out of the color xml -- everything is in the color xml that i need :cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Yes, great idea!

Indeed I think the better way it's wait the final version for translate it! ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] comstyle:
ok. I'll stay tuned with a cup of coffee and my dictionary opened ;p
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
Black Themed

ALL DONE GUYS!

Sorry, it took so long.. I was hungry and made some breakfast :silly:

Well, here it is.. Hope you guys enjoy.. I'm loving it.

Made some subtle changes.. You'll notice them in the attachments :p If not, then you dont have OCD when it comes to little things like me lol :o

Thanks a lot Matt!! Youre doing an amazing job on this app :highfive:

Installation:

---> Uninstall or delete the app if you already have it installed on your device

---> Reboot into recovery

---> Flash the bad boy (not literally, you dont want that kid to be scarred for life ;) )

---> Enjoy!

--------> When you first click on the app, the normal (default) theme might look weird and "off".. Its because i changed some colors around. Just go into settings and choose "Dark Theme" and then youll be good to go :good:.. Sorry, i probably wont fix the default theme given i dont use it, if you want to use the default theme, i suggest using the official version :)

http://d-h.st/WRQ

*Be easy on me now.. First time decompile/compiling and editing XML's -- Did a lot of reading before i attempted this.. :angel:

*Ill try to keep up with the updates as Matt pushes them :fingers-crossed:

Screen shots in a few seconds..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dlsygaco:
^

This bad boy does the amoled prollem shiz

Edit: sorry accidentally quoted everything
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] migueldbr:
working great!the fix for the android l theme works btw.

Also, may i request some things?would like for the notification to be automatically dismissed when i close the popup reply without replying to the sms and also automatically close popup when i reply to a sms.

Best messaging app;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] NeBouse:
+1 for this

Sent from a Minitel.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] elzafir:
Blue theme is gone from b14?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Please read the op, it's explained.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] rastigo:
[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION] adding a mark as read option would be nice with open button on popup. The 'x' sign closes the popup leaving the message as unread.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
Which is? I dont have any problems.. :confused:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Dude what's with the flashable zip? Completely unnecessary.

Use apktool and do apktool d SlidingB.apk. then you can edit the XML. When you're don't editing, do apktool b SlidingB (the folder, not the apk). Then upload the recompiled apk. That's all you need to do. Don't put it in a zip that needs to flashed it's way overkill.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
Sorry... :(

I put my message app in a zip to flash seperately since i remove them from the rom before i flash.

UPDATE:

o SlidingMMS [B14] [7-28] v1 - blacked, clean, and elegant.

---> Fixed a derp, changed up the default avatar icon to blend in with the theme a little better.

-If you already have the app installed, and this new one doesnt install on top, just go ahead and delete or remove the old one, try it again, and you should be fine :good:

- Settings ---> Dark Theme ---> Enjoy :o

APK - http://d-h.st/UeJ

.ZIP - http://d-h.st/Xpd
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dlsygaco:
Quoted someother people so i had to delete everything. Some xda prem app problem on my side.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ohitspat:
Getting this screen frequently when opening the app. Exiting and going into the app again gets rid of the bug. On the latest beta
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] migueldbr:
happens with me too, but not that frequently.Only sometimes
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] migueldbr:
Bug: multiple messages with popup reply enabled makes the app force close when trying to reply (cant remember exactly, but i think it happens when i press send, the message is not sent and app force closes)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jsgraphicart:
[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION], I just started using your app again after your updates. I'm on B14 and I havent noticed any issues on Android 4.4.4. I love the color you chose for the default. I don't know how big or small of a request this would be, but could you possibly add Push Bullet's reply from desktop support? I've been using that with other SMS apps and it's been really useful.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
+1

Happens to me too.. When theres multiple messages I just don't click the reply button anymore..

Only bug I encountered, I'm sure it's an easy fix whenever he gets around to it

EDIT: Found out it was the theme i was using. weird.. wouldnt think a theme would effect an app
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mariuszmax:
[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION] :good: job

i have ICS, I'm waiting so excited for back-port , actually i'm using version from google play store,

with pleasure i'll help you with translation to Polish,

Can you add option to disable conversion of long sms to mms?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mellerad:
Thrilled to find this thread and know you're working on the app again. I was afraid development for Sliding SMS was dead. This "beta" is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition (if you can call other SMS apps "competition"). But then I read this.

*cue Darth Vader's ridiculous "NOOOOOooOOOOOOOoOOO"*

Will you be fixing the default theme for the app's official release? I guess I'm one of the minority who prefers light-themed instead of dark-themed apps.

Great work.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
haha.. im not the developer of this app.. I just edit it to my liking.. The "official" (b14) is perfectly fine.. the light theme is not messed up.. Its only messed up in my version because i edit the dark theme to my liking..

But like i said, the original one is perfectly fine.. I have no plans fixing the "light" theme due to me only using the dark theme.. So if you want the light theme, just dont use my version.. My version is for those who prefer a "darker" variant :p
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mellerad:
Ahhh now that makes more sense. I ended up downloading your version in trying to figure out what was going on between the 50+ pages of this thread and the other one while at work and I ended up missing the OP.

Thanks for the clarification.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] musa47:
Any plans for implementing new design based on material look? ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Not really because there's nothing I could do to make it look more "material." I already use material colors and aside from updating the icons (which I already have plans to do) there's not much more to it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
B15 is on the first post. It's sort of a small update but I have some more stuff coming soon.

I added a "read" button to the top left of the quick reply window. I prefer to be able to close the popup without dismissing the notification so this adds the option to mark the conversation as read and dismiss the notification (per thread). So if you click the read button, if will cycle to the next unread thread in the window. If all threads are marked read, the window closes. I still need to fix some behavior with the quick reply but it's getting there.

Also now you can opt for using the enter key instead of the emoji key. By default it inserts a new line. If you enable enter to send, it sends the message (obviously).

That's it for this one. I'll post B16 soon.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Incredible_Culp:
UPDATE!

About 7 hours later and 3 projects finished, the app is finally ready! :p

Here it is guys: http://d-h.st/users/Incredible_Culp?fld_id=0

- Updated to latest (thank you matt, awesome work!)

- A few visual changes

- Remember to choose "Dark Theme" in settings :silly:

Enjoy guys.. Im off to bed.. its freakin 6:45am here :angel:

#SummerBreakFTW
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jonesy420:
Been using this a few days and I'm liking it but I may have found a bug. I'm unable to add a video as an attachment to send. I keep getting "message size limit reached" despite the video being only 550kb. Was using B14 and just installed B17 and still getting same message. I am able to send the same file using the stock messaging app.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION], thanks for latest update (B17), I just noticed two mirror issues with black theme: Message colors tab and Emoji picker in conversation are not themed in black.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
I have seen the same issue with a lot of aosp based SMS apps.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
This is a known issue. Currently the app won't let you attach anything (except pictures) larger than 300kb. I need to do some work on the MMS and I'll be getting to it soon.

So when you add the video it tells you it's too large if it's bigger than 300kb. If you record a video to send, it will only let you record up to 300kb. So this limits video length and quality (the camera app controls the length/quality based on the maximum size). The same is true for audio. When you add a picture that is larger than 300kb the app compresses the image. It basically (as far as I can tell) just reduces the resolution of the image until it is small enough to send.

There are issues with image compression as well. For example if you try to add a 1mb image, it will get compressed to something like 50-100kb usually, when optimally it would be 300kb. So the compression algorithm is a bit wonky basically and needs to be redone.

There is also the question of whether 300kb is the ideal size for MMS. There isn't really a consistent standard anymore between carriers/devices. So for example someone on Verizon with an iPhone might be able to send MMS that is 2MB while Sprint might limit the size to 300kb for a flip phone etc. Keep in mind I made those numbers up arbitrarily but you get the point.

Anyway, 300kb is probably too small for most carriers and ideally the user should be able to decide what the limit is based on his/her carrier/plan/whatever. So when I get around to fixing the MMS stuff I'll be adding an option to specify the size limit of MMS and that will allow a bit more freedom in the size and quality of MMS in the app. The only down side to doing this is 300kb is safe no matter what. i.e., there is no carrier that will disallow MMS that are 300kb or less. So there's a bit of trial and error involved in finding a size that will work and not be rejected by the carrier. Oddly enough, I frequently receive MMS that are 1mb or larger so I know 300kb is not ideal. It probably was coded for 300kb several years ago and hasn't been revised since.

Sorry for the wall of text but just so you know this is a well known issue and I'll definitely be fixing it.

The messages colors screen is unintentional. I'm not sure how to fix it atm but I'm looking into it. It's not a huge deal but it will get fixed. The emoji drawer is intentional. It needs a lighter background in order for all the emojis to be visible. With a dark background some of them sort of blend in and that's no good. So.. that won't be changing and it's for the best.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kelvin99:
i have a problem with draft i don't know if this exist to some users but..every time i make i draft.. and open it again i can't see any message save..and i try to type again..the whole thing :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Same here but it's a known issue. ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Drafts are disabled. I'll get to it I promise!

^ this

Here's B18. Changed up the avatars a bit. Avatar preferences in 'Settings' > 'Contact avatars'

They're colorful by default but you can change the color in settings. That's it for now, I'll do some MMS and draft stuff tomorrow.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Nice update, I love the Gmail style for avatar! And the minor issue with the messages colors screen using black theme is fixed! :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Planters76:
Matt,

Are you aware that the a vatars aren't circular and colorful when you add people in to the "To" area?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kelvin99:
Yipee..thanks also for the update....i love this sms app so much..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] handgun50:
Can we have repeatable notifications?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xtcdk:
Breathing icon

Hammerhead / Linaro / Dirty Unicorn / Beanstalk 4.4.4007 YUGA adm.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Didn't notice that. It was very late... I'll change it

Not sure what you mean. Like have the notification reappear after some time if there are unread messages?

Ah yes I'll bring this back too
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Using latest update, Default (Holo) theme appears not good in conversation list screen compared to the Default (Material) theme (screenshots attached).

And it's possible to use a small size by default for avatar in conversation list (as on conversation thread)?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] joker252:
As soon as this hits the play store I'll be linking it to every review site I can find. I've loved this app for a long time and have been keeping up with all the betas and it just keeps getting better. Keep up the good work man!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dlsygaco:
I want this to work on L pretty bad :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] slider112:
Awesome app... Any chance of getting private notifications back?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Thanks! I'm hoping to get it on the play store within the next week.

I don't have L but as far as I know it should only be a simple manifest edit to get it working. If all goes well I'll have it working on L next update.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] seanyuan62:
I'm sorry if this has been mentioned before, but this has never happened until the latest update. When I try to attach a screens hot it says picture format not compatible and won't attach it. Pictures work fine though. Also when I reply to a group mms it doesn't reply to the group but a null thread that says (color:/ something with random code)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dlsygaco:
Sweet!! I just cant live without this app(the playstore version wont notify on L and was my default on kitkat)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] comstyle:
don't forget about the translators :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Fixed that. I may add an option to change the style of the conversation list but no plans for it as of now.

Can't replicate either of those and nothing has been changed that has to do with image formats... :/

I certainly will not!

B23 is on OP
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ohitspat:
Matt could you put back full timestamps when you have the chance? Best SMS app on android!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] seanyuan62:
Dang.. Makes me sad. I'm guessing it is because either have the new G3 so the pics are super big..? Or something.. Big fan of your work though
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Picture size doesn't matter as far as I know. The app will compress images if they are too large. It may have something to do with the format the screenshots are saved in? Do you know what format they are saved as?

If the format is not supported for some reason I can probably fix that. I'll also be fixing the compression issue (images are compressed too much) and maybe adding gif support ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Can you attach the screenshot by attaching it from the app? Like by opening a thread and tapping the attachment button and opening it from there?

Otherwise, can you attach it by opening your gallery app and sharing it from there? And what gallery/file explorer are you using to try to share it?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] seanyuan62:
I can't attach it through my stock gallery or the messaging app. I have tried both.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jfiti19:
First off I just wanna say great work on the app so far, its the best messaging app out there as far as I'm concerned and all of the betas have been working flawlessly.

This isn't an urgent problem or request at all, but more of a question if something can be done. For all messaging apps I've seen that are based off of the AOSP MMS.apk, the last message in a group message always shows up as "(No subject)" in the conversation view like in the screenshot I attached. Is there any way to replace the "(No subject)" with the actual text of the last message sent/received? I don't know what kind of workaround would need to be implemented, but its just a quirk I've noticed with almost every AOSP based messaging app and it could be a nice little addition to an already great app.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] RSindian:
Great app and it has replaced my previous favorite EvolveSms as my SMS/MMS app of choice. Just one small request if you can add a Material light theme option. Keep up the great work.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hodor333:
k

[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION]

Any way we can do to make this work on L preview? It has naterial looks but doesnt work on L.. Would love to see this on L. Targetsdk to 20?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] handgun50:
Feature like Textra... Maybe you can see it, My english is not good enough to describe it :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Without anything more then a preview of L it would do no good for hime to try and update to an OS that is not released
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dlsygaco:
Well his former app worked on L but wont notify. He said its a simple manifest edit so i hope he will. But doesnt matter to me anymore coz i went back to kitkat for this :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] andersonaragao:
yep, add this please!!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
Thanks I made a lot of progress today. I have sharing from other apps through messaging fixed and notifications almost completely working. I don't have a build worth posting yet but soon it will be like 90% stable (who knew such a seemingly small ui change could create so many issues!)

Yes as soon as I'm done working on what I'm doing now (fixing notifications/sharing) I can add that. seems easy enough ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] c_86:
excited for the update! loving the app, so far its exactly what i need and want!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AnakTeKa:
Hi, can you add some mirror, my ISP bloking the download...

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bengtan:
An alternative is 8sms

Hi all,

Interesting idea.

Someone's trying to do the same thing I'm doing ... well, except that this app has Hangouts navigation and mine doesn't.

If you don't need the Hangouts navigation, or this app doesn't install for you, an alternative is 8sms. It works on any 4.1+ (including 4.4) phone:

[APP][4.1+] 8sms: Android 4.4 KitKat / CyanogenMod 10.2 stock messaging with extras

Thank you.

(FULL DISCLAIMER: I'm the developer of 8sms)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] martinko23:
And ummm... What did you done? Your app look exactly the same like the stock cm10.2 app, with emojis, gestures and all this stuff, but with an ugly icon... Did I miss something?

Envoyé de mon Galaxy Nexus en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] InfDaMarvel:
This app is based off that. :sly:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] davevinci:
[MENTION=1669909]matt_stang[/MENTION] FC when opened at dashclock lockscreen
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bengtan:
8sms additions over CM

(Is it okay to talk about an app in another app's thread? I apologise if it's against the rules, I'm just replying to a posting)

8sms: Works on every 4.1+ ROM. Doesn't require root. Easy to install. iOS6 emoji, organised into sections. Mms over Wifi (Sprint). Lots and lots of small bugfixes.

Or else see the 8sms changelog if you want finer details.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] martinko23:
Basically it's the same as the stock app on cm roms ><'' they have the emojis, Idk if organised into sections but who cares :p ans about the sprint mms support I'm not in USA to have sprint so i don't care :p but if I can suggest you something, change the app icon, I've read some ratings on play store on your app, people have uninstalled it because of the icon ;)

Envoyé de mon Galaxy Nexus en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt_stang:
I suppose we have similar ideas but I don't currently have any plans on releasing this to the play store. And it will be open source once it's working.

I don't really plan on adding another messaging app to the mix, I am hoping I can contribute this to the CM code base so we can all enjoy a more modern messaging app (as well as other messaging apps based on it). Cool app you got there though.