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[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
Are in your plans to make quick reply permanent or tap notification to quick reply in the near future? That's the only thing missing for me right now:p
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Including night mode within theme factory simplified the coding for themes. This means fewer ways for the code to go wrong, which means I can spend more time on adding new features, which means a better app for you in the long run.

As for the theme factory not being completed, everyone here can attest that I have been responsive and proactive when it comes to fixing bug reports and adding new requested features. I am undertaking a big project and taking the best measures to make the next big thing in SMS.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
1. Text resizing for sure coming.

2. Android emojis?

3. I'm no audio engineer, can you find me some royalty-free options online perhaps? Would you prefer if this was customizable as well? I can add this into the Theme Factory
[Android Apps and Games] closee91:
I like the sound Google's messenger app makes when you send a text or the sound textra makes, or like a swoosh or something. That'd be a nice touch! The app is amazing! Keep it up!
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I'm not sure Google would appreciate me liberating resources from their closed sourced messenger :/
[Android Apps and Games] tele_jas:
1) Awesome!

2) Not sure what the "technical" term for the emoji's I'm referring to are?? I've included a screen shot of what they look like in one app compared to your app. (I personally hate the Android style emoji's and much prefer the iPhone and Samsung emoji's, but that's just personal preference). This isn't a deal-breaker for me since you have the emoji insert button next to the input line, but maybe something to keep on the back burner?

3) I'll look for some royalty-free options, but if it were customizable then users could use their own iPhone "swoosh" or Samsung "water drop" sound (or any other mp3 of choice) and you wouldn't have to worry about finding any royalty-free tones.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I'm gonna fix mainly bugs today. It has been added to the public trello page however.
[Android Apps and Games] larssonted86:
Will to it be possible to send full size pictures to others with the app? I hate sending bad image quality pictures.. And I still can't send pics taken with my front camera. Keep up the good job!

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[Android Apps and Games] closee91:
That's true lol I meant I wonder if there are any sounds similar to it?
[Android Apps and Games] Illogi.xbone:
I think he wants it to replace standard text smileys like : ) with the emoji equivalent.
[Android Apps and Games] tele_jas:
Yes : )

I mean

Yes :)

But like I said, it's not a deal breaker.... Just a personal preference (and a habit).
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
MMS over wifi?!? I have posted the code here, and on G+ with no response. It took other Devs literally 5-10 min to successfully implement it...... http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2zidvi/mms_over_wifi_only_no_data_for_sprinttmo_users/
[Android Apps and Games] Illogi.xbone:
Please remember, this is a single dev who is working on a ton of requests. Please be patient =D It will come!
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Yes, I understand that. But I've posted it here and G+ and it's been ignored! Took YAATA SMS, AwSMS & Material Messaging dev all 5-10min to implement it. And that would fix all MMS woes for all Sprint/T-Mobile users!
[Android Apps and Games] ★Michaelo★:
Repaired in last version. Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
Be patient man, it wasnt ignored. Check the feature request: https://trello.com/b/Oin24Vfy/feature-list

Its first thing on the list lol
[Android Apps and Games] closee91:
I think the screenshots need updated on google play :p

-Sent from my LG D851 running Candy5

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[Android Apps and Games] ad44891:
Hey nice app... But I'm not able to click links to open in text message.. Thx
[Android Apps and Games] blestsol:
I forgot all about that lol
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Has anyone made any custom themes for this yet?!
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Added to Trello
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I should make another thread for themes either here or on Reddit or both.
[Android Apps and Games] lars85destroyer:
Seems to be a good idea. A tutorial would be welcome
[Android Apps and Games] Illogi.xbone:
That would be a great idea!
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Great idea. You should make a subreddit for your app like Tasker has. Reddit.com/r/FalconSMS or reddit.com/r/falconSMSThemes!
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Version 0.9.9.apk posted.

Fixed:

Vibrate in notifications

Custom sounds in notifications

Message links not clickable

Some crashes
[Android Apps and Games] blestsol:
Contacts still not working for me. I've tried replacing the photo, restarting my app and phone. I'm on a Verizon sgs6
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Samsung must have changed some code pertaining to the contact photo. Always makes my job more interesting...

Can you try using the AOSP SMS app and let me know if contact pictures load with that?
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Finally! This app is stable enough to be my daily driver. I love it. The only suggestions that I think are vital are the following 2..

1. The pop up replay window disappears too soon. Please add an option to keep it up until dismissed by user.

2. Add an option to vibrate or make a sound to confirm a successfully sent message.

Add those 2 options and I'll gladly purchase the upgrade pack offered as an in app purchase.

Let me know if this are possible suggestions that could be implemented. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Sc4ryB3ar:
This looks fantastic! I know you can't.... But if you had the ability to add hangouts to this, I would totally use it!
[Android Apps and Games] Ashareth:
That will probably never happen because the main limitation of picture size (and why messaging apps crop them) is the fact that there is a size limit on MMS for all carriers in the world. Depending on the carrier it ranges from 300kb (the lowest i know of) to 3 or 4MB (in Asia)..... it's why the size limit of files is a parameter in the MMS configuration (either your APN or the apps) and it won't change soon (yes it's as stupid and a racket/retrograde than the stupid SMS characters limitations is for over 10+ years, or the price of SMS all around, but hey, as long as people will rely on those (the only universal way of communicating, when the alternative, IM software all go the "let's segregate and make CERTAIN we keep our users from communicating with others" instead of using standardized and open protocols.... like phone, email and such that we all take for granted but will be gone in a few years :/) the carriers will try as hard as they can to cash in on it..... and it'll take a LOT of time and a few people with enough money and the will to grow to shake things up (and it'll be one country at a time).

Just a quick question on the app, is it really the best way to make it happen than to hide half the features behind a paywall ? I like the app, and wouldn't mind sharding the money to make it my main sms apps... but once it's (relatively) stable, not when it's still an alpha (promising one granted) lacking most of the useful/needed features others get. :(
[Android Apps and Games] zopostyle:
Version .9.9 stopped ringing when receiving sms..
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Check your notification settings
[Android Apps and Games] zopostyle:
Its like this... Anything wrong? Was working...
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Tell Google they need to acquire my app :)
[Android Apps and Games] Sc4ryB3ar:
I wish I had that influence...I'd do it in a heartbeat.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Vibrate is set to "Only when silent". Set it to "Always" and see how that functions.
[Android Apps and Games] zopostyle:
It only vibrates...
[Android Apps and Games] Ashareth:
Just them getting out of the current trend of privative apps/protocols and opening their protocols/api would be more than enough... :D (yes i know it's a wet dream that won't happen for quite some time seeing the current trend :().
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Can anyone else confirm this bug? I will check regardless, but it would help me solve the situation.
[Android Apps and Games] blestsol:
I'm also getting Mms issues with the latest apk.

First was sent using your apk, second using material messaging.
[Android Apps and Games] ad44891:
Is delayed message possible.. Thx.. Sweet ass app..!!
[Android Apps and Games] larssonted86:
I'm not saying it has to be mms, because of the reasons you just listed.

But on hangouts and telegram I can send full-size pictures. I would love to be able to do that here too.

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[Android Apps and Games] Jota84:
Any plans to support dual sim?
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
MMS is VERYYYY unreliable. MMS over WiFi needs to be ASAP so I can actually use this app. Uninstalled for now. Need MMS over WiFi.........
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
I have the exact same issue. Had to Uninstall. Can not live without mms. :(
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
You have to be patient guys, dont forget he is just one dev for the app...I also unninstalled because i text a lot and need to have lockscreen to quick reply active because it saves me a lot of time. Each of us has something we need, he cant answer them all at the same time
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I got your subtle hints :)
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Dual sim support wasn't a built into Android until 5.1, so when I do, it will be for Android 5.1 and above
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I understand everyone is eager to make this app their daily driver and want to see their features added. Please understand I am home from college and decided not to take an internship to instead work on this app, so of course this is a very high priority for me, but sometimes I need a day off to visit with friends who I would not see otherwise.

That being said, I've created a public Trello board for transparency into my work. See links in the OP
[Android Apps and Games] blestsol:
Didn't know that you're a college student.. I'll go buy the upgrade.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
+1 to that.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I'm back today and adding support for resizing large images for sending over MMS as well as camera related bugs, and ultimately, MMS OVER WIFI!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Just jizzed a little in my pants :D
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Just pushed 0.9.9.1

This should fix:

Camera done icon placement when after taking a photo being below the home button on softkey devices

Large photos not being sent over MMS (I tested with 12K images, it took a while to resize, and there should be some visual indicator of this, coming soon)

MMS over wifi now an option in settings

French translations added (kudos to Thibault J). I may have butchered them, please check this French users :)
[Android Apps and Games] lars85destroyer:
Updating right now. Did you have a look to the issues I've reported on G+ ?

PS : I'm Thibault J. If you have troubles with french translation, send me a private message
[Android Apps and Games] larssonted86:
Yay! I can finally send pictures taken with my front camera! Great job man!

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[Android Apps and Games] lars85destroyer:
I've just checked translation, it's pretty good, but I have some mistakes to correct. And there's a lot of strings that are still in English, can you upload the latest strings.xml please ?
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
The remaining English is due to me being lazy and hard coding values, not the translator. I gotta search through the project and make string resource values someday this week.

I got your Google+ posts. Google+ thought you were posting spam so they didn't post publicly, but I know you're not.
[Android Apps and Games] ahrion:
Please allow us to theme the heads up notification ?
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Definitely coming to Theme Factory soon!
[Android Apps and Games] ahrion:
Thanks Bromigo.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I've done a lot of thinking about keeping quick reply popups permanently on the screen. The only problem I can see with this is when another notification comes in. Should the first notification remain? Should the second notification replace the first? If I make the reply action open quick reply, I think this would remedy any need for keeping quick reply on screen indefinitely. Plus, I plan on adding chat heads in the future, which will stay on the screen permanently by default. What do you guys think?
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
I don't think quick reply should be permanent. As I suggested, the timer should be longer. That's it. As you point out, chat heads will be introduced in the future, therefore, making quick reply pop up less useful eventually. I think just increasing the time on the pop up should be enough for now until chat heads arrive!

Edit.. When will 0.9.9.1 be available for download on the play store?
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I'm adding a bunch of new features right now (check Trello), and plan on bundling them into the next update (0.9.9.2) which will be released on Google Play the same time it's published here (later tonight)
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Trello is such an awesome and clean way of finding out the current state of the app and the features that will eventually be added. I'll wait for the new version to be published on the play store and I'll buy the customizable theme pack. This is my go to sms app from now on. Keep up the good work my man! I'll leave a small donation sometime this next week for a few dos equis. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Version 0.9.9.2 posted.

Was planning to add more customization to this build, but an odd bug with quick reply crept up, mainly the notification bar won't disappear when starting services. I think I know a work around this, but I'm going to call it a night for now.

This version sees the ability to disable notification actions individually, as well as the introduction of the "read" action which is a button shortcut to marking the message as read. (swiping to dismiss the notification left or right already marks the message as read, but some users requested an explicit button).

Quick reply timeout value can now be any integer second value 2-80
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
Probably no need to make it permanent...when the screen is on the notification will show up as intended, when we have screen off, as long as there is something like opening the notification from the lockscreen takes us to quick reply, i dont see the need to make it permanent
[Android Apps and Games] Blart:
Hello,

Love the app and would like to make a feature request.

Could we get the option to have different colors assigned to the mms bubbles if there are multiple people in a conversation? It makes it easier when several people are having a conversation.

Thanks,
[Android Apps and Games] jdiddy_ub:
Sony z3 compact..stock 5.0.2

Having issue with sending/receiving messages... Seems to work fine if the app is in the foreground

If I send a message and back out of the app the message hangs on "sending"

Also having an issue where the notification sound doesn't play all the time
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
One more feature request from me: each convo has a different/random color scheme (see: Google messenger, Material Messaging & AwSMS). :good:

Great work on the app man, this has HUGEEE potential!
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
Actually, it would be better to have built in led notifications as those apps on the play store dont seem to work very well(just tried them on my Nexus 5). Also, its one less app listening to notifications(which may interfere with your app because it listens to sms notifications?Just a wild guess, dont really know if it interferes at all)
[Android Apps and Games] kpr2877:
You can still use Xposed app called XLED :)
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Not sure how you are encountering that sending bug. SMS are written to the outbox upon sending, meaning being in the foreground is not something the app needs to send a message. Is the message plain not sending or just the indicator "Sending" doesn't update?
[Android Apps and Games] jdiddy_ub:
It is not sending
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
The sample theme provided by the developer is some awesome! However I can't seem to find any additional themes on in the play store.. I am no android geek, therefore, I am unable to create themes myself. Is anyone out there actively working on themes? Question for developer.. When is header color customization going to be available? Also, could there be an option within the app to customize the quick reply pop up color? Thanks! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Falcon SMS is a bit unique in the aspect that clicking on a new conversation doesn't launch a new activity, a changing theme color would be weird for swiping the panes. How do you envision this feature?
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Just posted version 0.9.9.3.apk

Fixes:

Quick Reply on Reply now functions properly

Crash fixes
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
There is this weird bug I've encountered where if you start the app in landscape on setting, there is an overlap of the viewpager indicator. This is because Android assigns different height values to it's portrait toolbar height versus the landscape one. This got me to thinking... the Tablet UI is feeling a little cramped to me, the toolbar size dominates the top half of the screen where the keyboard isn't showing. Why isn't it slimmer?

Then I realized this is just a height parameter I can change, it's more of a hypothetical change I've been considering. 48dp to 42dp toolbars in portrait & landscape?
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
I see you choose to make a reply button to take us to quick reply, but what about making it to quick reply just by pressing the notification?Do you plan to add that?I mean, pressing the notification would always open quick reply instead of opening the app

edit: Just sent you an email with a crash report that happens when i choose reply from the lockscreen
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
You really hate opening the app that much?? I'll make it an option as soon as I fix that bug report.

I'd like to work on adding new features to this app, I've done a lot of bug fixing, but I think cloud backup sounds exciting.
[Android Apps and Games] migueldbr:
lol dont get me wrong, i really like the app design, its just that if you send like 70 sms a day, it makes a lot of difference opening the app instead of just the quick reply.

btw another quick reply bug, when you write more than one line of text you cant see what was previously written.

Cloud backup sounds good!
[Android Apps and Games] melp57:
Is this stable enough to use as daily sms app? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] closee91:
Try it out yourself! :p
[Android Apps and Games] lars85destroyer:
Please correct the quick reply. Now, with the delay, even if we're typing, the quick reply popup disappear, and the message previously started disappea.

You need to lock the popup when we're typing, and save the message we're typing to draft in conversations, this way we can click on the popup and open the app without loosing the message we started before.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Fixed in version 0.9.9.4

Plus, I added Quick Reply Themes to Theme Factory!
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
The app can't validate my purchase. I bought the upgrade a few days ago.. Uninstalled the app and installed again right now. Every time I tap the load theme option is force closes. =( I sent you the crash report a few minutes ago from writing this post.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I gotta add an option to restore purchases. I'll get right on this, it's completely unacceptable to not have the option.
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Awesome. Good thing you are aware of this issue. Disregard my email lol =p
[Android Apps and Games] zopostyle:
Still not getting the sound notification when sms arrives..
[Android Apps and Games] tonyafc:
2 issues notification volume is really low when using this app & the navbar overlaps the send box slightly
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Samsung Galaxy S6.... still does not show all of my contact pics.. only shows 3 out of 6.
[Android Apps and Games] bbender716:
App crashes when I try to activate the donate required features even after I've already donated :( I've sent the crash reports.

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Yes notification volume is super low. It doesn't happen at all if you put vibrate on "always"
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Developer has already addressed this issue regarding the app crashing. I reported it to him last night and took care of it immediately. Make sure you have the Google play store version installed.. Not the attached apk, and update to the latest version. There is a new option called restore purchase. It worked for me =)
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Posted 0.9.9.6

This fixes some camera bugs as well as that crash when trying to purchase theme factory after having previously bought it. I took it a step further and had the app restore purchases if you had previously bought it.

Tomorrow I will take a look at notification sounds and whatever else you guys post here tonight. Enjoy the update!
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Hmm... Can you send me a picture of the overlap bug?

As far as I know, the notification sound is your system default which is whatever you set it to. Can you confirm that notification volume is really lower in Falcon SMS than in other apps?
[Android Apps and Games] tonyafc:
It's 100% lower in this app i have gone back to another sms app for the moment no issues with volume and ill attach picture of nav bar
[Android Apps and Games] huuho:
How can i add themes in app?
[Android Apps and Games] Robles23:
Check the first post for information on themes.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I got a fix for that navigation bar problem. As for the notification sounds, I'm having a bug on my device where the notification sound plays twice when I set the sound, but that may just be a bug with my device. I'll upload the version with these fixes shortly.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Theme tutorial coming, but as of now, all the resources you will need are on my Github linked in the OP.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Still a bug where not all contact pics appear...
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
I noticed a lot of you have the Nexus 6, and I know stock Android doesn't use the 6 inch screen effectively, so I decided to do something about it: Tabbed Layout in portrait in addition to Tablet UI in landscape. It's really convenient on my HTC One, I'd like to hear the community's response though, give it a try!
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Addressing that bug today as well. That, and random layout problems. Try the update I just posted, it should hold you over in the meantime.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
What update? I'm on version 9.9.6
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
Just posted 0.9.9.7 to XDA. Not publishing to Google Play just yet because I'm continuously working all day and need feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
9.9.7 doesn't fix the contact pics issue.

Also, got a small feature request..... total message counter for each convo in main page would be nice.
[Android Apps and Games] TimboMachimbo:
That's why I said I'm working on it today.

I will upload version 0.9.9.8 soon which fixes the notification sound at half volume problem