Handcent and ChopSMS

[llasch]

Being new to the droid system and smartphones, do any of you guys use either of these and if so what do you think and would you recommend? I have read a few things about handcent draining your battery but I was curious if any of you guys could enlighten me on either of these two.

 

[Argent]

Handcent

I haven't noticed any additional battery drain with it

 

[dspcap]

I've used both and am currently using Handcent. I think it's just a personal preference. I don't see any extra battery drain.

 

[llasch]

Is it basically just a program that replaces the stock messaging on your inc? Or rather the look of it? I really just wanna get some feedback before I install it

 

[Chase265]

Is it basically just a program that replaces the stock messaging on your inc? Or rather the look of it? I really just wanna get some feedback before I install it

yes, but its alot more customizable to your needs. And it just looks better.

I do prefer handcent over chomp

 

[RayStinkle]

i use handcent too, and there is no battery drain. i think that "issue" was for versions last year but was since fixed with recent versions of handcent. couldnt be happier using it!

 

[Bobby9]

I use handcent because the stock messaging app was lagging (I'd go to read a message and a loading pop up would appear for about a second or two)

 

[Adiliyo]

i use chomp right now, i've used both in the past but currently like chomp better.

i might try handcent again since so many people seem to like it.

 

[crump13]

I have tried them both and decided I like Handcent. I have since uninstalled Chomp from my phone.

 

[llasch]

Ok I've decided to stick with handcent....now how do I make that my default SMS?? It keeps asking me everytime how I would like to execute the action "messages" or "handcent". I wanna disable the default messages...or do I uninstall it?

 

[crump13]

Ok I've decided to stick with handcent....now how do I make that my default SMS?? It keeps asking me everytime how I would like to execute the action "messages" or "handcent". I wanna disable the default messages...or do I uninstall it?

When the box pops up asking that question, there is a option at the bottom to make your answer the default. It's a box that you touch and it will place a check mark there and then you select Handcent and that box should not keep coming up.

 

[llasch]

lmao I am such a dumbass ...I actually clicked on that and misread it...thanks man

 

[x.v_]

I tried handcent, but I gotta say, I'm liking chomp more.

 

[rpfarrah]

I'm using Handcent. After I got it customized it is working very well for me.

 

[Angmoe]

Where do I get handcent? When I search the maket all I find are the font packs, not the app.

 

[JF]

For some reason it has been pulled from Market.

I got a notification there is an update available for it, but it is missing.

Maybe they had to work out a bug or two in the update?

 

[llasch]

I just installed it today so it can't be pulled.....I had to search for it though and scroll to find it

 

[ScottLong]

I have been using Handcent for the last couple of weeks and absolutely love it. Great app.

 

[jdazzr]

Another Hancent user here. Never tried comp so cant give comparison but can say there's no battery drain and its highly customizable, IMO. I really like it so far, been a little over a week.

 

[markhunsaker]

Just make sure you disable notifications in the normal message applicationour you will get double notifications. I use Handcent and love it.