What texting apps does everyone use?

[dohlo]

I've basically been a dedicated Textra user from day one of using Android, but I feel like switching it up a bit. I dig the minimal/material look I can get with it but I'm just wondering if there's a better alternative? Haven't ever really given Hangouts much of a go, or any other apps really. I was interested in using Allo until I read it can't be set as the default app. Are there any that make sending media files/etc a breeze? Occasionally have issues with Textra on that end

 

[antman451]

What carrier? As much as I dislike most Verizon branded bloat apps... the Verizon Plus text messenger is really good. Better than stock.

 

[James Rogers2]

Verizon plus for me!

 

[castone001]

Problem with Verizon messaging app is it won't send the text to my gear s3.

 

[ladiinay]

I stick with the Samsung Messages app. I have Verizon, I actually really like it!! I'm surprised that a lot of ppl just don't!!

 

[nizmoz]

Do other texting apps like Textra support the Live Texting or whatever it's called on the Note 8?

 

[avandie]

I just had to go from the default messenger that came with my T-Mobile Note 8 to Textra. It was the only way that I could get Live Message to work. I was getting errors that the message attachment was to big. Textra worked like a charm.

 

[buckifvr]

I use the Messages + app

 

[amyf27]

Currently I am on T-Mobile and I just use their Stock app

 

[mikef91]

I was using Android Messages, but I have been having problems recently both receiving and people on the other end not receiving messages. I switched back to the stock Samsung app and have had no problems.

 

[Neal Smith]

If your Verizon try Messages plus

 

[jsk0703]

I'm just using stock messaging on AT&T at the moment. I do own Textra and have used it for the past year or so. I'm just digging the native integration with my Gear S3.

 

[Connert]

Verizon Messages plus is my favorite. Very customizable, will work through wifi and can be installed on a wifi only tablet.

 

[metropolitim]

I'm all about Chomp SMS. I love the amount of customization (enough, but not too much LOL), and very reasonable price ($2.69 iirc) to get rid of ads (which aren't too bad if you're committed to free-only). It's done by the same devs as Textra, but I much prefer this. Always the 2nd app on every new phone, right after Nova.

 

[dohlo]

On AT&T, currently have just been playing with the stock one while I look around at different options.

The one thing I really, really like is the tiny, very subtle notifications that come on screen when receiving a text. I'm not sure if it's native to the stock messaging app or this version of TW in general?

 

[TechnologyTwitt]

I'm very happy with Android Messages

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I use the stock Samsung messenger.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

I bounce between the Samsung one and Verizon messages. I always set Verizon messages up because it allows me to text from my computer, and talk/text from my tab s2.

 

[abobbo]

Android messages. I really like it. Have tried several over the years. Very good with sending media over text. Never had an issue with it.

 

[blaine07]

Any of these 3rd party texting apps work in Conjunction with TMO digits?