I just noticed this when typing up a message. 2.0 did not have this for me. Can anyone confirm? When you get close to the limit it displays a countdown 5/1, 4/1, 3/1 etc down to 1/1. Then moves to */2. Meaning second txt.
It always has done that.
I have done it... but i use Handcent SMS
it's not the droid, it's verizon.. because you can send multiple txts to other verizon users.. it stinks... i wish they would release it too...
What does Handcent do for texts that are over 160??
it's not the droid, it's verizon.. because you can send multiple txts to other verizon users.. it stinks... i wish they would release it too...
It is the Droid... I came from a Pre and it split the messages for you. I guess handcent will fix the problem but I thought they were going to fix the default text app in the update
No, its not verizon either. 160 characters is the standard for SMS which was created back in 1985.
You can blame Matti Makkonen and Friedhelm Hillebrand, the guys who invented it.
Just use handcent, theres an option to split messages when they are over 160.
And yes, its a restriction set by verizon and not the droid itself. I agree they should lift this restriction, but they like to make money in every way possible.
I don't understand how failing to split the messages makes money for them, it seems like all it does is waste time.