[husa3695]

I use messenger that came with the phone, it works perfectly with Android Wear.

[PapaGary]

Messenger.

[bembol]

Google works, love Textra but can't be bothered.

[fatboy97]

I've used a lot of the big names over the last few years, but I use Messenger with my 6P and I'm happy!!!

[kmcochran]

I was using Textra on my Nexus 4, but since getting my 6P, I see that stock Messenger has the forwarding options, so I haven't used Textra since switching phones. I originally purchased Textra so that I could forward messages to email.

[gozirra]

Hangouts here.

[mrmoe110]

I use Google messenger for SMS and MMS and hangouts for IM.

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why not just use Hangouts for everything?

[DirectusVeritas]

I am currently using Messenger after switching from Hangouts. I switched because I was having issues with group messaging and messaging over WiFi on Hangouts. Messenger seems to have the same issue. It's also terrible with MMS. I've spent more than a day trying to MMS or group messages to send. I'm using a 6P on T-Mobile. Sometimes it fixes itself after I do a soft-reset.

I don't have the same issue with any of my other messaging apps (i.e. Slack, WhatsApp, GroupMe).

[rsweepe]

I really want to use hangouts because it does a lot of cool things but lack of quick reply makes me use messenger.

[Droid_Evo_8]

Textra

[Aquila]

Combination of messenger and hangouts.

[mchockeyvette27]

I really want to use hangouts because it does a lot of cool things but lack of quick reply makes me use messenger.

Same here. I need that now. Lol

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[craigrn16]

I really want to use hangouts because it does a lot of cool things but lack of quick reply makes me use messenger.

Same here. Google needs to make that happen

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[mustang02]

Hangouts. Used messenger and textra. I keep going back to it.

[gabbott]

I use hangouts

[Julieza]

I'm using Hangouts, video calls working great for me... Sometimes Viber.

[MikeekiM]

Hangouts...

I use Google Voice as my primary number and Hangouts is a great way to consolidate my SMS/Messaging experience...

[notfaded1]

Hangouts with Google Voice... I really don't see why I would use anything else... Messenger seems like a dino to me.

[dty06]

I'm a big fan of Hello SMS. Nice, minimalistic interface.

+1 for hello SMS.

[robsw]

Textra. It has great customization options for notifications and a clean interface. Been using it for a couple of years on several phones and love it.

[ConTejas]

why not just use Hangouts for everything?

Agreed. I use it for everything, too. That said I do understand there are some benefits to both Messenger and Hangouts over the other and I find it frustrating that Google just doesn't go all in with one or the other. That and Messenger is a system app to I have to freeze it and/or uninstall with root (which I always have). Why can't I send a video in Hangouts?! That's all it needs!

[rtshoff]

below

[rtshoff]

Material Messaging, customizable and very responsive with updates.

Major changes in the last few weeks where I almost left the app due to some bugs I was having, but all fixed now.

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I have been having a problem with Google Messenger since i got a new OnePlus 2. When I send a new message (start a new conversation), the recipient's response starts as a new message (conversation). Anyone else seeing something like this?

[ConTejas]

Same here. Google needs to make that happen

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Maybe I'm not understanding quick reply in Messenger, but in Hangouts if my phone locked (or just screen off w/ smart lock) I can reply from the lock screen with a double tap of the message and if my phone is on I can double tap to replay from the pop up or notification shade. You mean quick reply with preset responses?

[elfuego]

Textra. I've tried multiple (messenger, hangouts, handcent) and textra is best. Has trial period then $1.99 or something like that. Worth every penny.