If you guys haven't downloaded Textra yet nows the time.

[semp1]

Totally compatible with 4.3, and adds some features too.

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[Almeuit]

I use ChompSMS. Made by the same people.. I've used it for years and love it since I text from any app and also when the screen is locked.

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[blazin247]

Totally compatible with 4.3, and adds some features too.

Posted via My Galaxy Note 3

I switched to Textra when GoSMS got too big for their own britches. I like how simple the feature set is- GoSMS was clunky and fat and constantly spammed me with ads to upgrade.

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[fallenangel808]

I use ChompSMS. Made by the same people.. I've used it for years and love it since I text from any app and also when the screen is locked.

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Did you notice if it's compatible w/ 4.3 yet? One of my friends who has an S4 noticed they are now having a few minor issues ever since they upgraded to 4.3 like w/ lag and MMS not sending or receiving but it could be coincidences.

 

[Dukins]

Its been my go to text messaging app for awhile now. I did have an issue when I could not attach anything from textra. After the update all is well. I like replying from the notification bar. Nice.

 

[Instrumentals]

I'm still playing with hangouts right now, I want to make it my daily sms driver but we'll see

 

[anon(819941)]

I use sliding messaging pro, it is fantastic and I know of very few apps with such a dedicated developer.

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[Almeuit]

Did you notice if it's compatible w/ 4.3 yet? One of my friends who has an S4 noticed they are now having a few minor issues ever since they upgraded to 4.3 like w/ lag and MMS not sending or receiving but it could be coincidences.

I had to setup my APN settings and I have no issues.

I've tried Go SMS and liked it except... You can't configure the buttons on the quick reply. That's just dumb.

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[fallenangel808]

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I used to use Go SMS a while back but there were times I experienced lag so I switched. I'm using Textra atm but I think I will start using Chomp since it has more customizations.

 

[pseudoware]

For those interested, Textra is now 4.4 compatible. Not sure how that impacts 4.3 at all.

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[PsychoBobby]

I'm new to all this Android stuff. Just downloaded textra. Thanks for pointing it out. I came from ios so anymore tips and tricks to this beast will be more than appreciated.

 

[fantom305]

I have been using TEXTRA for the longest and I am very please with it ..........I have tried other but some how I keep coming back to TEXTRA.....

 

[Gearu]

Tried Textra. Don't see what all the fuss is about. Cannot change background color except for 'dark mode'. A couple of extra bubble colors over stock options. Few extra options. Nothing special.

 

[mspace81]

I had tried to textra and it was decent. Unfortunately, there were messages I wasn't receiving and when I would go look at the stock messaging I would find the messages. So, I had to delete it. Right now, I am satisfied with the stock messaging app. I will most likely end up going back with chomp...I really like it.

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[JLadd4420]

Tried Textra. Don't see what all the fuss is about. Cannot change background color except for 'dark mode'. A couple of extra bubble colors over stock options. Few extra options. Nothing special.

I agree 100% I went from Gosms and tried out textra, and you cannot change much at all and it doesnt display how many the total messages for each contact. Going to try Chomp.

 

[bryonp]

I use handcent love it !

From: Galaxy Note 3

 

[anon(1733)]

Does anyone know much about hangouts? Does the other person have to be already on google hangouts for it to work or can it send messages to those without a Google plus account or hangouts account. I would like to use it as my standard messaging app but I don't see how it's possible to just send to a regular phone number.

Rockin my Note 3

 

[anon(128234)]

Does anyone know much about hangouts? Does the other person have to be already on google hangouts for it to work or can it send messages to those without a Google plus account or hangouts account. I would like to use it as my standard messaging app but I don't see how it's possible to just send to a regular phone number.

Rockin my Note 3

If you have the most recent version of hangouts which was recently updated then all you have to do is open it and swipe from right to left and enter a name or phone number to send a text. No the other person does not have to be on hangouts. You can switch between Hangout messages and text messages from the top of the message. It's nice but it's a bit too laggy for me. Coming from Cyanogenmod S3 to the Note 3, 8sms saved my life and I couldn't be happier!

 

[anon(1733)]

I downloaded the most recent apk and now it works. I appreciate the help

Rockin my Note 3

 

[fantom305]

No the other person does not have to be on hangouts.

I just tried to use hangouts with several of my contacts and it tells me that the other person is not on hangouts and only choice is to send an invitation.