AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 - Hangouts and SMS

[shamelin73]

Does anyone use Hangouts for SMS? How do you like the integration? Any screen shots?

 

[MrMoto1992]

I am using it right now. I love the concept because it let's me have the people I video chat, IM, and text all in one space. It also has all those emojis.

Unfortunately it is pretty laggy on the s4 and is missing a ton of SMS features, but I am sticking with it. Hoping Google will fix the problems.

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[shamelin73]

good to know I may try it

 

[Greg Riegler]

I used it a few times. Seems to get laggy trying to select attachments or open links. But there doesn't seem to be support for MMS, at least I can't get it to work. Just says sending for a long time then gives me the option to resend. You can send MMS to non-cell numbers like google+ contacts via the hangouts. But in 4.4 KitKat i hear its better integrated with the messaging app, and is a good replacement.

 

[anon(146480)]

MMS, both sending and receiving, work for me (AT&T). I like it. Anything that helps me consolidate is a good thing.

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[MrMoto1992]

MMS, both sending and receiving, work for me (AT&T). I like it. Anything that helps me consolidate is a good thing.

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Yeah MMS is working for me. As long as I prevent the app from closing it seems to run decent now.

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[shamelin73]

I will try the switch this weekend to see how it works.

 

[The Korben Dallas]

Started using hangouts when it came available, only wish it would show unread message count like the stock messenger.

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[bupton52]

I really miss the unread message counter. That is my ONLY complaint.

 

[shamelin73]

The one thing that I like about the stock one is when you put the phone up to your ear it dials the number for you. Hangouts doesn't do this.

 

[metle_geek]

I like it better than stock app so yea i like having it all in one

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