Hangouts vs default sms

Vaas

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do I have to use Hangouts for sms now that I am at 4.4?

would I lose any Moto X functionality if I do not?
 
do I have to use Hangouts for sms now that I am at 4.4?

would I lose any Moto X functionality if I do not?

Nope, not at all. Install another keyboard of your choice and enable it from Hangouts. Via Hangouts, settings - sms - default. Hope this helps.

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ok, wanted to make sure i wouldnot lose anything.

what about moto connect? I noticed in the web browser plugin - it shows the default SMS client, will moto connect use hangouts once I change it over for SMS?

thx
 
switched over, so far all working including moto connect via web browser.

thx
 
No problem. What sms app did you install?

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I use Hangouts for SMS. I also use Motorola Connect perfectly

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I was at 4.2 and it was the default SMS. I was hesitant to goto hangouts, but all is good now.
 
Don't yall think hangouts sms is slower?

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You mean slower sending of messages or performance within the app?

I have not noticed anything different performance wise and message seem to send immediately.

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I haven't noticed any performance issues, and enjoy a single app for all my messages... almost. Can't wait until Voice is rolled in.

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I think that the app slower to load when first opening , but sends messages faster than the stock app

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Had to switch back to the regular SMS app. Hangout wasn't sending MMS texts properly. Always had these error message stating message was not sent.

Ever since switching back, I had no more issues with sending out MMS texts