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[Xposed Framework Modules] iamonyx:
i really wish Google would figure out what they're doing with their messaging platforms. with that being said, i'm a Project Fi user, and Google said that Fi and Voice users will still continue to be able to use Hangouts for integrated SMS. however, the rumors are that they will be porting them to use the Voice apps instead of Hangouts. i would be pretty happy with this with the recent massive overhaul to the Voice UI for web and app.
[Xposed Framework Modules] The_LC:
Here’s an FAQ to help clarify the changes with Google Voice and Hangouts. Only Carrier SMS will be affected. If you use hangouts solely for Voice, you will not be affected.

Here’s an FAQ to help clarify the changes:
[Xposed Framework Modules] kissmiasma95:
Proximity sensor disable option is not working.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Stupifier:
Dead link
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
Does anyone want XHangouts to support Hangouts v18? Personally I'm still using Hangouts v17 since there's nothing wrong with it and Google plans to remove features in newer versions.

I've mentioned that to Kevin before. The code was designed for an older version of Android.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
When was the last time Hangouts actually received improvements ?

Earlier it was a bit annoying in the Play Store, because you couldn't press "Update all" and had to update your apps manually to avoid updating Hangouts. But thankfully with the new Play Store UI that has been improved significantly. So the need for timely updated to xHangouts has been reduced. And yeah, there is no obvious reason to use v18 instead og v17. It seems Google is updating Hangouts for the sake of updating it.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Honzze:
Hello,

Yes - me... :rolleyes:

I had automatic updates disabled for Hangouts, but with one of the recent play store updates, the automatic update checkbox was enabled again.

So I'm on v18 now.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
You can get v17 from apkmirror.com
[Xposed Framework Modules] dcatoffm:
This is why I back up certain apks with ES. It's not funny how often I discover a broken update and I go looking for a working previous version (this is not just with Google, but their apps do seem to be the biggest problem re background/stealth automatic updates).

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[Xposed Framework Modules] fatnino:
This morning hangouts nagged me about being on an old version. It let me ignore it for now but it's only a matter of time before hangouts 17 simply refuses to work :(
[Xposed Framework Modules] DragonWorld:
Why not add lifetime version?

Why there isn't any version without version check? There can be version "debug" accessible from Xposed and no version check. After all it is my risk to have it installed. It help update hangout and if something won't work then no problem, swith to stable one. It is difficult to implement? Less work if no big change at all :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] SteelH:
Are there any plans to update this module to work with v18?
[Xposed Framework Modules] manaox2:
I hope and believe there will be, but it may be a while.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
Apparently v19 is already out. The usual bug fixes and performances improvements announcement.
[Xposed Framework Modules] SteelH:
A month later and no reply... Looks like this module is dead folks.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Josey Wales:
I'm still running the last working build. . .
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
The version check isn't there to be hand hold-y, the version check is there to state a matter of fact. Every time a new version of Hangouts comes out (with almost zero exceptions) the internal code is changed in such a way that prevents exactly this type of module and reverse engineering. The only thing that may work from version to version is specific theming hooks that do not rely on the code that changes. However the theme code, as it has grown in complexity, now does require the code that changes to work. When you run XHangouts on an unsupported version of Hangouts it will often be silently failing constantly. Multiple times per second even. This could decrease battery life and the behavior of Hangouts cannot be guaranteed (XHangouts could accidentally send nudes to all your contacts, for all I know).

I completely understand that you run my software at your own risk. My overall point here is that if something doesn't work (and that's a certainty) it has the very real potential to negatively affect your app, device, life, etc without any indication. If you would like a version of XHangouts without the version check feel free to compile a version that removes it. You can also remove the broken code that you aren't using to prevent errors and undefined behavior. This is one of the many reasons that I will always keep this module open source. If I get a chance I will look into the possibility of a "don't remind me again" option on the version check but the only way to guarantee this happens is to compile the project on your own. ?

?

I'll see what I can do to update the current features for Hangouts 20. But that button is always available on GitHub.
[Xposed Framework Modules] prboy1969:
We always appreciate your work [emoji41] .
[Xposed Framework Modules] SteelH:
Thank you
[Xposed Framework Modules] mattspew:
CHEERS!!!

I've upgraded to LineageOS Nougat and there's no Xposed yet, and maybe not ever, so I Just a quick thank you for all your efforts over the past couple years!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
I'm not sure why anyone would want it, but I've pushed changes for Hangouts v20 to GitHub.

When it comes to Hangouts I now believe that newer doesn't equal better. If you stick with Hangouts v17 then it'll do everything that Hangouts v20 can do and merged conversations will also work.
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
The file seems to be corrupt when I try to install the apk.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
The new version has not been released yet.
[Xposed Framework Modules] MiyamuraNEET:
Thank you so much for hard work!!! :o :o
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
I am talking about the Hangouts v17 that is linked to apkmirror.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
Did you maybe download the wrong version, e.g wrong architecture?
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
Probably. But the Hangouts I have on my phone is a system app that is probably why. Even though when I disable the app, it will not let me install it.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
It shouldn't really matter if it's a system app or not. You just need to install the correct one for your phone.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ngouts-17-0-148298972-7-android-apk-download/
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
I have tried disabling and deleting from system app using Titanium Backup. I will keep trying.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
[MENTION=4592625]selw0nk[/MENTION] Does your ROM come with 20.0.156935076 installed? It needs to be uninstalled so that v17 is accepted.

I don't know what type of device you're installing Hangouts onto, but most of the time the ARM build works. If not that though then try ARM64.
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
Yes and maybe because of the Gapps I flash which is the mini version. I am on a Moto G4, and I just tried ARM64 and no luck.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
Yeah, no matter which is right for your device (I think it's ARM) it won't install until you remove Hangouts v20.

You could get a file manager with root access and delete the Hangouts folder from the system directory. Once you reboot you should be able to install Hangouts v17.
[Xposed Framework Modules] selw0nk:
I actually got it to work now by placing the apk to the system/app/hangouts folder and deleting the latest version there ?
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
XHangouts v2.16

v2.16-9bdc4d7 - 06 Jul 2017 - Stable
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This release introduces the following improvements:
* Support for Google Hangouts 20.0.156935076
* Merged conversations have been removed from Hangouts
* SMS support restored
* The last read indicator is colorized

Enjoy. If you would like merged conversation support please stick with XHangouts 2.15 and Hangouts 17.
[Xposed Framework Modules] dcatoffm:
Sticking with 2.15/17, while I can anyway. My concern is Google will eventually block 17 like they did with 6. Is the code available to insert conversation merging back into hangouts in a theoretical future version of xhangouts?
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
The codes still there but it isn't enabled because it's buggy. I might fix it if I can pin point the change within Hangouts that causes the problem.

https://github.com/kmark/XHangouts/commit/156aa4d966239c6e59bf8a5b08906faef390d722
[Xposed Framework Modules] TheJustDL:
Please add primary color - BLACK!

Is it possible? If yes, why there is no black primary color yet?

Thank you in advance!
[Xposed Framework Modules] jaladhjin:
Do you have any knowlege of any apps a person could use for Call Blocking on calls coming in through Hangouts on Marshmallow 6.0.1?

I don't want to block specific callers.. I want to block via filters.. ranges.. & things like Not In Contacts / Private / Unknown

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.pro&hl=en doesn't work..

Call Blacklist in the xposed repo doesn't work..

Xposed Call Blocker.. who knows if it works or not since it's extremely out of date..
[Xposed Framework Modules] grymkmb:
I'm using Hangouts to call landlines because it's so damn cheap, especially calls abroad. After the last update I think (17 > 20) the call list is messed up. To be exact the recipients of my calls are mostly wrong. I remember having made the calls, but to different people.

Is anybody else having this problem ? I don't think it's XHangouts, because I still have the problem after deactivating XHangouts.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
This is something we can consider. All of the colors currently available are built into Hangouts (more or less).

Are you referring to calls coming in through Hangouts or calls coming in through the cellular network that Hangouts is handling?
[Xposed Framework Modules] jaladhjin:
Uhm.. well it isn't a hangouts call like from a Gmail to Gmail type message & voice / video call.

I use Hangouts to handle calls to my Google Voice number.

And I want to block calls / auto ignore etc private. Unknown or really not in contacts is what I want the most.

I'm not sure if the calls are always coming over the cellular connection or wifi if it's available I believe may be a thing.

These calls are coming from traditional 10 digit phone numbers too if that helps at all.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Ah, okay. I believe Google Voice calls coming into Hangouts are routed over your data connection (I do not have much experience with GV and Hangouts together). This would mean that the only way to block GV calls would be through a Hangouts specific module as the device doesn't consider them normal phone calls. I cannot guarantee this feature can be added to XHangouts but a possible workaround is to route Google Voice calls to your cellphone number and use normal blocking tools.
[Xposed Framework Modules] jaladhjin:
Nope no problem I appreciate the info was just something I wondered about & a potential for or maybe premium feature I doubt I'd be the only one appreciating & taking advantage of.

Not to make it seem like the idea of an incentive is all that counts or anything.

People being gracious enough to share their hobby work is already very generous :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] totbl:
Custom ringtones don't work on the latest update. Also all my saved SMS are gone from Hangouts (the app on the phone). Everything is fine on Gmail and Hangouts.com. Going to downgrade 1.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
If you enable the "show debug options" setting you'll get an option within Hangouts to re-import SMS.

Personally I'm hardly using Hangouts anymore as it's a buggy bloated mess compared to Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal Private Messenger.
[Xposed Framework Modules] zack4200:
I don't know if you ever got this figured out, but I was having the same problem with Google Voice conversations missing after upgrading and found your comment when trying to find a solution. The way I ended up getting them to come back was to clear data from Hangouts and then relaunch it and log back into your account if need be.
[Xposed Framework Modules] AZImmortal:
I actually stopped using the module since I was only really using it for merged conversations, but good to know in case I ever start using it again. Thanks!
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kirrrr:
Dear [MENTION=4195957]Kevin M[/MENTION]!

Please make that "Unsupported Hangouts Version" message less frequent and/or less annoying! E.g. let it appear once on Hangouts update and/or add some warning mark on Hangouts's title bar or something.

Best regards!
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
This is something I'm considering for a future release. My current rationale: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72745560&postcount=1122
[Xposed Framework Modules] GrndSers-Rcng:
Could this be maid as a magisk module...
[Xposed Framework Modules] SyCoREAPER:
Please add an option to disable version/compatibility check. I'd rather have some parts not work than be disabled altogether and to see that incompatible message at launch. Thank you ?

Edit. As I posted this it appears to have been answered already. Please add me to the vote
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Good news: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73462376&postcount=42

I really don't know much about Magisk. It appears not, if only because Magisk doesn't provide anywhere near as intricate an API as Xposed. If somebody else wants to chime in on this, feel free.
[Xposed Framework Modules] izephyr:
Hangouts video s*cks. Duo is the best quality I have seen among any video calling app. Skype is not even close. If we can put a button in hangouts instead of the video call button that will call the selected hangouts contacts through an intent in Duo, if the contact is in duo too. Devs please look into this feature.
[Xposed Framework Modules] kissmiasma95:
Will this be updated to work with Android N?
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
This seems to be possible using the com.google.android.apps.tachyon.action.DIAL intent. However it seems to only work for video calls. Additionally it'd only work if the person you're speaking to has their number connected to their contact in Hangouts and that same number is connected to their Duo.

Are you referring to the unofficial port of Xposed? Have the limitations noted by rovo89 been resolved? Ideally this module would "just work" as-is assuming the port provides the full Xposed API.
[Xposed Framework Modules] marcdw:
I tested it a little while back with the module for Hangouts v17 on Nougat. It worked just fine.

ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, VertexOS Carbide-v3.6 ROM, Tapatalk 4.9.5
[Xposed Framework Modules] ubigred:
I need to downgrade my version to v20. Can anyone locate the apk? Thanks
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/hangouts/hangouts-20-0-156935076-release/

I've pushed changes for Hangouts 21.0.162426697 to GitHub. Maybe Kevin will release an update over the weekend if he's got time.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ubigred:
Great to hear!
[Xposed Framework Modules] kissmiasma95:
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[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Are you using a compatible version of XHangouts and Hangouts?
[Xposed Framework Modules] kissmiasma95:
Kevin M,

I had to run the initial setup in Hangouts and it started working after. Never encountered this using Xposed for Marshmallow. Seems to be working now though.
[Xposed Framework Modules] alphamale:
I'm using the compatible version for both x hangouts and hangouts. Using rovo official xposed for nougat. I'm using hangouts as my default SMS app, and it keeps switching back to the stock messaging app by its self
[Xposed Framework Modules] ubigred:
Great to hear!! [emoji6]
[Xposed Framework Modules] arrenca:
Not sure if it has been asked. But is it possible to stop people from seeing you've read their messages in a group or PM? It would be great if it can be added to this app :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] Not So Pro:
Awesome! Building it now so I'll try it out. Thank you so much!
[Xposed Framework Modules] Not So Pro:
Sorry for the double post but it seems that this isn't working for Project Fi SMS. I'm guessing thats separate than regular SMS?
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
Project Fi and Google Voice should both have working SMS without the need for XHangouts.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...-ends-today-excluding-project-fi-subscribers/
[Xposed Framework Modules] manaox2:
Maybe Kevin will get time to build a signed apk for Hangouts 21 soon? It would be helpful to have.

EDIT: Building a debug unsigned APK was super easy with the Gradle script in Android studio. Works like a charm! Thanks.
[Xposed Framework Modules] ubigred:
Dead app?
[Xposed Framework Modules] peterlee928:
hi all... longtime fan of this module. curious if it's still getting supported? if not, are there alternatives to it? much thanks in advance. :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] ImADev:
I stopped using Hangouts because Google doesn't know what to do with it. They were constantly introducing new bugs and removing features, so why would anyone want to update?

I'll check out what Google's changed over the weekend. If I feel it's worth my time I'll then push a few changes to GitHub.
[Xposed Framework Modules] peterlee928:
makes sense and duly noted. much thanks for the response.
[Xposed Framework Modules] he6rt6gr6m:
Really sad to see this may have been discontinued.

I've today been seeing a splash screen that's forcing me to update to the newer version of Hangouts, and was looking for a way to remove that screen. This popped up, but apparently Xposed isn't available for my processor type.

Still, from the looks of it you guys did a cracking job breathing life into it while it was dying. It died when they took SMS away for me. I've used a backdated version ever since that day, refusing to update. Alas, looks like now is the time. ?
[Xposed Framework Modules] marcdw:
Ah bummer. I just saw my Hangouts. No longer supported by Google. Ugh!

Not even sure I can handle the app without XHangouts.

Fuh!

ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v4.6 ROM, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.5
[Xposed Framework Modules] ClubWDW:
Am I missing something? I installed XHangouts, rebooted and....nothing. I can't find it anywhere...
[Xposed Framework Modules] dimm0k:
Go into Xposed Installer > Modules and launch it from there...
[Xposed Framework Modules] webleeper:
I just updated to the latest Hangouts and have the same issue
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Great. I was planning on it and so I haven't put any more (what would become futile) effort into the current 2.3 release of Hangouts.

It appears as if Google is doing a staged rollout of Hangouts 2.4. I have not yet received an update from the store. The general policy when it comes to apps that have Xposed mods is to avoid updating until the author confirms it works. Or make a backup, test it out, and restore if needed. ;)
[Xposed Framework Modules] tangcla:
You could download the latest Hangouts apk from here.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/hangouts/
[Xposed Framework Modules] dimm0k:
whew, good thing i waited... and will keep it so until this mod is updated...
[Xposed Framework Modules] wtx1033:
Vcard

How does XHangouts behave in Vcards received via MMS? Currently when I receive (and send) a Vcard, hangouts neither doesn't let me see the content of it nor download the Vcard:
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Thanks for the link, I just received the update last night.

XHangouts shouldn't be touching vcards. Did it work previously? I didn't know Hangouts supported vcards... There's certainly no in-UI option to send them.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
v1.5-20d8a19

Just updated XHangouts to support the latest Hangouts release, v2.4. Don't update if you're not on 2.4 yet. ;)
[Xposed Framework Modules] dimm0k:
I witnessed this myself... friend using an iPhone sent me a vcard and since I switched to Hangouts for SMS/MMS I was not able to do anything with the vcard. Clicking it did absolutely nothing...
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Sure, but was this before XHangouts? It might be something I'm able to add, but it shouldn't be making anything worse.
[Xposed Framework Modules] wtx1033:
no it didn't work natively afaik. i thought xhangouts maybe has such a feature since it's "MMS fixes for Google Hangouts" :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Sending them may be troublesome, but opening them may be possible.

For the record, all other feature requests are on the backburner at this moment. Working on actual MMS fixes. :o

A lot of note-taking going on...
[Xposed Framework Modules] wtx1033:
if you can get vcard to work (i.e view its content, download) within hangouts MMS it would be really grand. there are a metric tonne of horrible "vcard app"s which are waiting to be eliminated by this feature :) i don't know about the US but in denmark, MMS is mostly used for sharing contacts. just my $0.02 :p
[Xposed Framework Modules] Purerawenergy:
Is it possible to add a feature that allows you to attach a file 'AFTER' you start typing, because once you type the first character the attach file icon “?" disappears. Thanks for fixing the bugs with this great mod.

Purerawenergy
[Xposed Framework Modules] keithsmith22:
Does this solve the problem of receive MMS messages from others? I don't receive them for days sometimes. I thought it was a Hangouts problem and switched back to regular messaging app on LG G2 and still have that issue.
[Xposed Framework Modules] MrCavity:
I wish I could use this module, but it has a weird bug for me.

When I send a text that is too long it is broken into 2 or more messages and reassembled, but now it sends the end of a random old text instead of the second half of the current text.

If I had sent "this is a text message" and it was too long, they would get "this is a textrandom message from yesterday"
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Certainly.

I'm working on something that might help with this issue indirectly.

As much as I like to take credit for weird bugs, I don't think XHangouts is to blame here. Currently, XHangouts only processes MMS. There is no SMS modification or handling. Is this reproducible every time even after multiple reboots both with and without XHangouts enabled in the Xposed module list?
[Xposed Framework Modules] MrCavity:
Well, I tested it again and couldn't reproduce it at all. I didn't try with the same person, but I don't think the receiving phone would be affected by your module.

I'll test it again with the same person and see if the module makes any difference, or if I can reproduce it at all.

I assumed it was your module because I installed it and rebooted and the problem was there every time, then after disabling and rebooting it was gone.

Thanks for responding :D I will keep your module activated. I like what you are doing. I also would like to be able to start typing and then attach a picture.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Kevin M:
Thanks, it was probably a transient bug but in Hangouts, not XHangouts. ;)
[Xposed Framework Modules] peterlee928:
amen. i had to move to an older hangouts version just to use xhangouts. completelt worth it.
[Xposed Framework Modules] marcdw:
I've been using Hangouts v17 (Theme Ready or TBO black/clear mostly) on all my ROMs for the longest. I'll have to update to v20 now. I assume Google hasn't killed that one yet?

ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v4.6 ROM, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.5
[Xposed Framework Modules] dcatoffm:
Same boat. What I most want is merged conversations back, if possible (last I remember the code was still there but the interface was buggy). I don't have really any other reason to use hangouts as my primary messenger. I get incoming calls and messages from places sometimes having over 10 different numbers, merged conversations really helped manage the clutter.

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