How can I change the default SMS app?

[Obi Huy Tran]

Hi everyone. My phone is on Android 4.2.2. I want to set Google's Messenger as my default SMS app to replace the Android Messaging app. Anyone know how I can do it without rooting my phone? Thanks a lot!

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[anon8380037]

Hello. Have you downloaded it already.
It's suitable for devices from 4.1.
There should be a setting in Messenger to make it the default messaging app.

 

[Obi Huy Tran]

Hello. Have you downloaded it already.
It's suitable for devices from 4.1.
There should be a setting in Messenger to make it the default messaging app.

I've been using it regularly, just can't make it the default app. When I go to settings, this is all the options I have. Even in the Advance. Is this a bug, should I contact Google? Thanks.

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[anon8380037]

I've been using it regularly, just can't make it the default app. When I go to settings, this is all the options I have. Even in the Advance. Is this a bug, should I contact Google? Thanks.

 

[Obi Huy Tran]

Unfortunately I'm stuck at 4.2.2. I've followed the 2 path you suggest and find out none of those options exist, I think either it's some software issue which Docomo is the one to blame (my phone was imported from Japan), or it's just the nature of Jelly Bean. About the "Reset app preferences" option, I'm still a bit hesitant to do it. Thanks for your advice, I'll update if I choose to do the last option

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[anon8380037]

Unfortunately I'm stuck at 4.2.2. I've followed the 2 path you suggest and find out none of those options exist, I think either it's some software issue which Docomo is the one to blame (my phone was imported from Japan), or it's just the nature of Jelly Bean. About the "Reset app preferences" option, I'm still a bit hesitant to do it. Thanks for your advice, I'll update if I choose to do the last option

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Yes, sorry, you did say 4.2 - those white screens threw me. I had devices on 4.1 and 4.3 so I would be sure you could change sms default as long as there were message apps available.

Like you say it might be specific to Docomo but it's odd.

There is an Android OS and Android Legacy forum where they are still asking questions. You could ask again in General Help and How To (Android Central Community), or ask some experienced ambassadors if you say hi in the Introductions forum.

 

[Rukbat]

Default App Manager will take you to the right place to set or unset a default app. It's the same place you'd do it manually, but the manager app makes it easier to get there.

 

[Obi Huy Tran]

Default App Manager will take you to the right place to set or unset a default app. It's the same place you'd do it manually, but the manager app makes it easier to get there.

Hi, I've tried the app you introduced and it did manage to set Messenger as the default app. But, sadly, it didn't solve the problem I had with the Omni Swipe app. When I want to send a text message to a contact from that stupid app, it still picks the Messaging app, and if I disabled the Messaging, it simply don't respond at all. But I'll keep this app for future use!

I finally decide that this is too minor of a problem in day to day use. So, really appreciate all of your advices here, thank you.

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