Anyone using Hangouts for SMS instead of standard SMS app?

[Geir Friis]

Good for SMS. MMS doesn't work. Switched back to stock.

 

[clevin]

I'm not handing over my text history to Google so it can get to know me more as a walking money machine.

@T-Mobile GN3

 

[Hionimi]

I love it a lot, not having any issues with it, and I don't use MMS as my provider charges extra for them, so staying clear of that feature.

 

[benjamin19]

Not sure if this question warranted a separate thread or not. I have found that MMS does work, however I do not know how to send or receive contacts through hangouts. When someone sends me a contact, it doesn't show up at all. I have to go into the default messaging app and then download the vcard or whatever type of file it is. I know this is a minor complaint, but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this.

 

[ayg]

Good for SMS. MMS doesn't work. Switched back to stock.

I have the same problem. It's because Hangouts isn't using the phone's APN information. It has a built in database which for many people is wrong, especially if you're on obscure international carriers or prepaid.

I switched back to stock till they decide to let Hangouts get its MMS information from the phones default APN settings.

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[Joker8891]

Needs to be integrated with Google Voice better and also allow Wifi/3G texting. The reason I ported my number to Google was to take off texting from my bill so I can SMS via data.

 

[dragoro]

I ended up switching to go sms pro.

 

[Evilnut]

I have been using it now since the day it introduced on my Droid 4. I really like it so far. I'm sure Google will make some changes and improvements to it going forward. I just like having all my messaging in one app. Since I only use Google Voice for phone calls, I am Not really missing Google Voice integration into this app. The only thing I notice is every once in awhile my Droid 4 struggles just a bit when launching the app, it can take 4 or 5 seconds occasionally for the app too popup once I tap the icon. But I'm guessing that's my Droid 4's fault, not the app.

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[alexlam24]

Its much better than my stock app, but it crashes frequently and will often send 2 duplicates if I hit send then lock the screen.

Sent from HTC Note Ultra Pro on T-Mobile

 

[Nibs]

Anyone else having issues with the emojis? Scrolling through them makes it lag a whole lot, very sporadic. It's much easier using Kii Keyboard's emojis.

 

[Almeuit]

Mms fixed supposedly implemented.

http://www.androidcentral.com/hangouts-update-hopes-fix-mms-issues

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[aclerk]

tried the latest build however still having issues when i turn on sms, the app constantly crashes.

 

[JLadd4420]

Ive been using it as my primary texting app for the past month with no problems at all. its pretty bland, but it gets the job done.

 

[wrich2005]

The only real advantage I noticed is the ability to share your location. That is surprisingly handy

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[just1nsanity]

I tried it..it's not bad but I really like the quick reply box that pops up when you receive a text with Textra. I probably won't switch over until Hangouts adds a quick reply box. This was my biggest issue with the iPhone.

 

[Geir Friis]

After the latest Hangout update, MMS works

 

[fatfei]

I want to use it but a few issues, as I currently use the Samsung s4 stock messenger I like the feature of putting my phone to my face Whilst in sms and it immediately rings the person I am texting. Hangout won't do that. Also when I try to send a group message it doesn't appear to send as an sms but rather an online text.

 

[drewood31601]

tried SMS with hangout...hated it....switched back

Same here

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[redrover69]

So what is everyone using instead of hangouts???

 

[JimSmith94]

I got a new version last night that is supposed to fix the 160 character SMS limit. I haven't tried it yet, has anyone else?