I know this is going to seem like blasphemy but is there a way to get iMessage to work on the S6?

[BioFanatic]

The easiest option is likely using Facebook Messenger. It's likely a familiar app for her, but it's freestanding. Install it for her and ask her to use that when messaging you. It's basically the exact same as any texting app, she doesn't need to be tech savvy at all.
Best of luck finding a solution!

 

[f1rich]

I recommend Hangout or WhatsApp.
WhatsApp looks a lot better now with their new updates this week. We like using WhatsApp because you can send videos, pictures, location etc.

 

[jcp007]

Yeah you can, if I'm understanding your question correctly. My friends, brother and I use it to chat all the time. My bro & I are on Android, them on iOS.

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Love the avatar.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Is Whatsapp a workaround?

Yup you can use Whatsapp
It's very popular and it works over wifi... Even has wifi calling
I use it and love it as a messenger

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[jcp007]

Yup you can use Whatsapp
It's very popular and it works over wifi... Even has wifi calling
I use it and love it as a messenger

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6!

It also doesn't impact your data limit. Just wait. They will find a way to do that.

 

[jcp007]

WhatsApp for Android now fully employs Material Design; Holo, begone!

Found this article on WhatsApp today.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

WhatsApp for Android now fully employs Material Design; Holo, begone!

Found this article on WhatsApp today.

Yup I had that update for a while ... Looks nice and clean

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[craigrn16]

Yup you can use Whatsapp
It's very popular and it works over wifi... Even has wifi calling
I use it and love it as a messenger

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6!

Does she have to have WhatsApp for me to text her from it?

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[jcp007]

Does she have to have WhatsApp for me to text her from it?

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https://www.whatsapp.com

I would assume that it has to be on both ends. Chats or videos or pictures across different phone ecosystems.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Does she have to have WhatsApp for me to text her from it?

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Yeah the other person needs to download the app

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[craigrn16]

Yeah the other person needs to download the app

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6!

Oh OK. I was hoping it would be something like I message where it uses your cell number but I'll give it a try

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[Almeuit]

Oh OK. I was hoping it would be something like I message where it uses your cell number but I'll give it a try

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Unfortunately there is nothing like iMessage for Android. Hangouts is the closest thing since it is installed on Android but nothing native within the messaging app. I would assume this is due to each manufacturer having their own messaging app whereas Apple controls the main message app 100%.

 

[shadow82x]

Again, MightyText should do exactly what you want. You can text using your own phone number through WiFi.


https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...details?id=com.texty.sms&hl=en&token=FmY0-s-u

 

[jcp007]

Oh OK. I was hoping it would be something like I message where it uses your cell number but I'll give it a try

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As long as you both have it loaded on both devices,you should be able to chat via messages, share videos, etc.

 

[syspry]

Unfortunately there is nothing like iMessage for Android. Hangouts is the closest thing since it is installed on Android but nothing native within the messaging app. I would assume this is due to each manufacturer having their own messaging app whereas Apple controls the main message app 100%.

That's what my family uses for communicating long distance between Android/iPhone. It's not a perfect solution but works reasonably well for occasional use. Biggest shortfall is that the internet messaging aspect of it often lags by a few hours. When my wife was vacationing with her mom and sending messages back and forth we were often delayed by a few hours and other times only a minute or so, it was sporadic. The voice and video calling work quite well though so far.

 

[jcp007]

That's what my family uses for communicating long distance between Android/iPhone. It's not a perfect solution but works reasonably well for occasional use. Biggest shortfall is that the internet messaging aspect of it often lags by a few hours. When my wife was vacationing with her mom and sending messages back and forth we were often delayed by a few hours and other times only a minute or so, it was sporadic. The voice and video calling work quite well though so far.

But for cross platform communication, I don't think Hangouts would work.

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[syspry]

But for cross platform communication, I don't think Hangouts would work.

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Yep, I message, voice, and video between mine and an iPhone with Hangouts installed. It has to be over internet though

 

[jcp007]

Yep, I message, voice, and video between mine and an iPhone with Hangouts installed. It has to be over internet though

Hangouts is a Google product? Didn't know it was also available in the iTunes Store.

 

[syspry]

Hangouts is a Google product? Didn't know it was also available in the iTunes Store.

Yup, most Google services are available on iTunes

 

[craigrn16]

Yep, I message, voice, and video between mine and an iPhone with Hangouts installed. It has to be over internet though

If they made hangouts more reliable and smoother with the ability to use SMS over WiFi then I would be all in. IMesaage is a much more worked out product

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