Hi all, I've recently installed Pushbullet so that I can receive texts to my PC here at work. I love the functionality, but have been experiencing lagging and forced rebooting. Are there any similar apps that I should try? Thanks in advance.
hangouts is one you can send texts from PC
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Let us not forget our preinstalled bloatware, Verizon Messages!
I prefer Verizon Messaging as my go-to for getting texts on phone/tablet/PC (only needs a web browser on the PC). But if you want something more versatile, Airdroid 3 is great. Receive/send texts on PC (with companion PC app), file transfers over wifi to/from PC, other stuff I dont need or use. VZW message+ is the simplest, while Airdroid is the most versatile (IMO). Hope that helps.
You can also use Samsung's SideSync app. Although, depending on how you connect it, it may be laggy.
lexbian said:
I prefer Verizon Messaging as my go-to for getting texts on phone/tablet/PC (only needs a web browser on the PC). But if you want something more versatile, Airdroid 3 is great. Receive/send texts on PC (with companion PC app), file transfers over wifi to/from PC, other stuff I dont need or use. VZW message+ is the simplest, while Airdroid is the most versatile (IMO). Hope that helps.
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Do you get bubble notifications when using Verizon Message+ like you do with the stock messaging app? You know, down on the dock?
Do you get bubble notifications when using Verizon Message+ like you do with the stock messaging app? You know, down on the dock?
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The little counter that shows unread messages? Yes. You also get the option of a popup (which I use). Its also customizable in terms of colors, fonts, wallpaper.
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I will never use the Messages app to send a picture (yes, never. I don't have an SMS plan) so I'd like to be able to remove it from the sharing list from the Gallery. Is there any way to choose which apps show up in that sharing list?
Thanks.
zipzoomeroo said:
I will never use the Messages app to send a picture (yes, never. I don't have an SMS plan) so I'd like to be able to remove it from the sharing list from the Gallery. Is there any way to choose which apps show up in that sharing list?
Thanks.
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Only by removing the apps. You could go into the Messaging App Info page, and Disable it. As a warning, though, Messaging is one of the core OS apps, and disabling it could possibly cause instability. I've never had any reason to try it, but just keep it in mind in case you have issues; you can always re-enable it.
copkay said:
Only by removing the apps. You could go into the Messaging App Info page, and Disable it. As a warning, though, Messaging is one of the core OS apps, and disabling it could possibly cause instability. I've never had any reason to try it, but just keep it in mind in case you have issues; you can always re-enable it.
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Any idea if this is the kind of thing a custom ROM could enable: choosing which apps show up in the menu?
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Any idea if this is the kind of thing a custom ROM could enable: choosing which apps show up in the menu?
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Anything's possible; that could certainly happen. I don't see it as being a very widely anticipated feature, though. Just out of curiosity, I'm not sure if you noticed, but after you've used the sharing menu a few times, it shows only your top 3 apps (technically 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) that you've used for sharing, and then a "See All..." button below it. Also, your foremost sharing app will show up as an icon to the right of the sharing icon. Example below, with imgur, Messaging, Kik, and Gmail.
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Just use Quickpic is is really good. I use it as my main gallery. Also has the option to hide stuff.
Thanks for the ideas.
There's is an mms.apk application for Android, which loocks like iPhone Messenger app and replace the stock one? I want this, because i love the bubbles from iPhone Messenger.
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All you have to do is to install Go SMS, and then choose the iPhone theme
I did that, but after that, i received messages both in GO SMS an Stock Messenger app.How to do to receive messages only in Go SMS or set Go SMS as default?
stanangel said:
I did that, but after that, i received messages both in GO SMS an Stock Messenger app.How to do to receive messages only in Go SMS or set Go SMS as default?
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I use 360 launcher and when click message icon there is a option to select default but I think it's a launcher option.
Anyway try the launcher it's cool and I'm in love with it it's amazingly smooth.I extracted it from a ROM in development section and use it over cm7.for screen shots check the LG ROM there.
stanangel said:
I did that, but after that, i received messages both in GO SMS an Stock Messenger app.How to do to receive messages only in Go SMS or set Go SMS as default?
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I don't know about you, but when i installed it I got the question about whether I wanted use GoSMS as the default application for receiving messages. But you could do this:
Go into messages (the normal app) -> Menu -> Settings -> Scroll down to where it says notifications, and unhook it That should work.
Worked when I installed the ported ICS Messaging app and had the same problem as you
None will receive. It's the android system that receives the sms and not the app. The app only deals with them. It will appear on both and you can use even both. That's why you choose the default one
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Both receive but GO sms allows u to.disable notifications in stock app
I think this will help you. if it does please THANK me.
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Sharing a recommendation. This free app allows you to control your android phone over wifi. You launch the app (with wifi) on. The app tells you the ip address to key into your browser on your desktop/laptop (within the same wifi network).
You can send/receive SMS over there. Check contacts, etc etc etc.
Useful tool. I leave it connected when working so I can just handle my SMS really quickly.
Elegant design and well built. Tested on the One X.
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en
Creator's Site: http://airdroid.com/
Not bad application, for those who changing alot in phone due day.
Useless for me
junialum said:
Sharing a recommendation. This free app allows you to control your android phone over wifi. You launch the app (with wifi) on. The app tells you the ip address to key into your browser on your desktop/laptop (within the same wifi network).
You can send/receive SMS over there. Check contacts, etc etc etc.
Useful tool. I leave it connected when working so I can just handle my SMS really quickly.
Elegant design and well built. Tested on the One X.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en
Creator's Site: http://airdroid.com/
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im using this as well
problem is i wanted something like i can do in my iphone using vnc and control your mobile directly to VNC seems there is still not available you can use for android devices yet
I use MyPhoneExplorer.
It has a phone and desktop client.
It can be used to call from your pc using the numpad or copy pasting the numbers.
you can send messages, control your agenda,...
Connect via wifi, usb or bluetooth.
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im using this as well
problem is i wanted something like i can do in my iphone using vnc and control your mobile directly to VNC seems there is still not available you can use for android devices yet
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Teamviewer is good for that.
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I use MyPhoneExplorer.
It has a phone and desktop client.
It can be used to call from your pc using the numpad or copy pasting the numbers.
you can send messages, control your agenda,...
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amazing app +1 thanks for letting me know
So I was lurking around looking for a better alternative to the stock email client on this phone. I've tried just about all of the 3rd party clients and they seem to all have something that I don't like about them.
Well, for those of you who are on the stock rooted rom, here's a great alternative. It's smooth, responsive, works well with synced folders and provides an overall better experience when managing email. Some of the other ics apps are nice too. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728308
Here's a bit of what it looks like. If you've ever used a Galaxy Nexus, that's what it is.
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Enjoy!
Enhanced email. Tried them all.
Does anyone else get android is upgrading message every reboot after installing one of these
Edit: I fixed this by going into /system/apps and deleting the old odex file for the app I replaced
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Enhanced email. Tried them all.
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How is the Battery drain with EE and Exchange ? I was using Touchdown for awhile and while I loved the features I couldn't stand the heavy battery drain. Is EE comparable of lighter than the stock email client ?
Much better and lighter than Touch Down. I haven't noticed any battery drain at all. The interface is so much cleaner too. As for Enhanced Email, I agree that it works well but it's still not as fluid as stock ICS.
I don't have measurable numbers, but it's based on stock with extra features and more robust. Works better with exchange than the stock version. I use it with 1 exchange account and its never near the top of the battery usage list.
There will be an update soon with an updated interface.
So I've had this issue for as long as I can remember, the issue is simple to explain, basically for example if I'd get a message on Facebook messenger or WhatsApp the notification would never come up unless I actually opened the app, I always locked the apps in the task manager but that never seemed to help, also in battery options going to advanced I disabled auto cleaning for the apps I wanted notifications from, that having no effect whatsoever I'm coming here asking for your help, I think I'm running the chinese version of EUI 5.5.013s, and I read somewhere that the notification issue is fixed in the Indian version of EUI for the x800 which I can't find. Can anyone lend a hand?
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I also have the same problem. For whatsapp messages, i need to open whatsapp in order to receive messages.
I have been using this phone for almost 2 weeks now and i can honestly say it is the WORST phone i've had! bad camera, bad battery life and now late notifications.
joevik said:
I also have the same problem. For whatsapp messages, i need to open whatsapp in order to receive messages.
I have been using this phone for almost 2 weeks now and i can honestly say it is the WORST phone i've had! bad camera, bad battery life and now late notifications.
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I generally love this phone, its never lagging and stuff, its cheap and IR is good for turning off them projectors during class. The notification issue is the only one I have.
RedBlooDerp said:
I generally love this phone, its never lagging and stuff, its cheap and IR is good for turning off them projectors during class. The notification issue is the only one I have.
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My IR remote keeps on crashing. Are you using the stock IR remote?
I dont have lag issues either.
How is your battery life?
Do you sometimes have focus issues? especially for close (1Metre) objects?