What's Your Default Messaging App? Lots of lag with Google's

[Snapperlicious]

Was using google messenger, but switched to textra after I realized it doesn't show the number of unread messages. I didn't experience any issues with lag though.

 

[smf98aggie]

Textra here too. I like the versatility of emoji sets and how much more reliable it is with MMS.

After reading this thread, I just downloaded Textra too. I've been trying to find something that has a black background and has iOS emoji, and it looks like I've found my new favorite!!

 

[pjwk81]

After using Google's for ages, I'm very happy with the stock one right now. Only thing I'd change is the stupid way it notifies delivery reports.

 

[NotoriousNeo]

Been using Google's Messenger since day one. I don't think I've ever experienced any more lag than any other app tbh. Animations may skip every now and then when bringing up the keyboard, but that also happened on my Nexus 6P so it's like nbd to me. Gotta say I really love the way gifs are automatically animated within a conversation thread. Pretty much the only reason why I don't use the stock messaging app. Having to click on the image so it opens separate from the conversation is lame.

 

[Xsie]

Re: Texting App

Same here, using stock messages, but with thebSwype keyboard. Didn't like the stock keyboard at all!

 

[Xsie]

Re: Texting App

But Whatsapp doesn't support texting, just Whatsapp's own IM service.

Same here, using stock messages, but with the Swype keyboard. Didn't like the stock keyboard at all!

 

[li2327]

Re: Texting App

Samsung stock app for me. It has really improved over the years. I like that there are some real font size options with it now, because I like my font small. The old version use to still be bigger than the system font even if you chose tiny in the messaging app. Now you can match it all up.

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[chanchan05]

Re: Texting App

ChompSMS. I'm having issues with the length of the sms the stock is able to send (3parts). I can't make it send longer messages as sms.

Chomp is full featured, capable of doing dual SIM, and is very reliable. Although lately I learned that Textra had an update to support dual SIM, so I might try that. Same devs made both apps anyway. Textra is lighter though.

 

[BluBrett]

Re: Texting App

Textra is my favorite

 

[dm3ready]

Textra - mainly because of the option to add "Textra Emoji - iOS style" since most of my family group texts involve other iOS users - this way we all see the same emoji.

 

[pjwk81]

I like Textra too, but I have stock apps on my home screen dock and the Textra icon doesn't fit in with the rest.

 

[RocketFoot]

I have Textra Pro but I actually like the stock app...I just wish it had more features or I wish Textra had the 'speed dial' feature that the stock app has!

 

[pjwk81]

I have Textra Pro but I actually like the stock app...I just wish it had more features or I wish Textra had the 'speed dial' feature that the stock app has!

I quite like the stock app too, but I just wish the SMS delivery report could just tick the outgoing message in the thread rather than giving you another notification.

 

[vedran.russo]

Re: Texting App

Signal. Hands down

 

[yohannrjm]

I use Yaata. I've tried Textra, but I don't like it as much as Yaata.

 

[sjg2846]

Re: Texting App

Is this possible with verizon?

 

[chanchan05]

I like Textra too, but I have stock apps on my home screen dock and the Textra icon doesn't fit in with the rest.

You can always use a launcher and use whatever icons you like.

 

[Dennelly]

I love Textra and have been using it as my sole messenger for about 3 years now.

 

[asublimeday]

Sorry to necro, but does anyone know if Textra encrypts SMS messages? Do I have to use Facebook Messenger with "Secret Conversations" on, or another data-based app? Thanks.

 

[Rumblee1]

Re: Texting App

What's everyone using for a texting app??

Textra. Wonderful & instant