T-Mobile Galaxy S8 S8 stock message app..No GIF support??

[eric002]

I was replying to the OP, not you.

Imgur is another gif app that I use with the Samsung stock texting app

Oh, I apologize. My fault.

 

[SlippySlimm]

Gif doesn't work for me using textra. I tried system and legacy in MMS settings.

What do you mean it doesn't work? Can you elaborate a bit? Gif support is built into the app, and if you use Google keyboard you then have 2 options for gifs (Google keyboard being the superior option because you can search quicker and easier) ... Is it just not loading or sending or what?

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

What do you mean it doesn't work? Can you elaborate a bit? Gif support is built into the app, and if you use Google keyboard you then have 2 options for gifs (Google keyboard being the superior option because you can search quicker and easier) ... Is it just not loading or sending or what?

It fails on sending. It's a gif I saved off the internet in my gallery. I select to share it, select textra and it goes to send but after awhile it fails.

 

[eric002]

I was just texting someone before and sent them a gif and it went through fine. Try your MMS settings in Textra though.

 

[SlippySlimm]

It fails on sending. It's a gif I saved off the internet in my gallery. I select to share it, select textra and it goes to send but after awhile it fails.

Actually, even with the Google keyboard gifs, I also periodically experience this failure to send. It's only on certain gifs. Most others I choose send with no issue. I'm thinking it's just that particular gif you're trying to send. I'm not sure why that happens though. Try some other gifs, or if you need that particular one then search for another download of it or use the built in gif option in Textra or even better search for it with Google keyboard, and see how that goes.

 

[eric002]

Actually, even with the Google keyboard gifs, I also periodically experience this failure to send. It's only on certain gifs. Most others I choose send with no issue. I'm thinking it's just that particular gif you're trying to send. I'm not sure why that happens though. Try some other gifs, or if you need that particular one then search for another download of it or use the built in gif option in Textra or even better search for it with Google keyboard, and see how that goes.

Unfortunately that could just be it.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Actually, even with the Google keyboard gifs, I also periodically experience this failure to send. It's only on certain gifs. Most others I choose send with no issue. I'm thinking it's just that particular gif you're trying to send. I'm not sure why that happens though. Try some other gifs, or if you need that particular one then search for another download of it or use the built in gif option in Textra or even better search for it with Google keyboard, and see how that goes.

I usually just use Samsung link share to do it. They aren't large files, it makes no sense you can't just send thru texting in the first place IMO.

 

[SlippySlimm]

I usually just use Samsung link share to do it. They aren't large files, it makes no sense you can't just send thru texting in the first place IMO.

Should never have to use link share for gifs.

 

[JeBe4]

we need a universal standard !! compatible across all mobile platform/devices - anything less than is corporate greed and business strategy...

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Should never have to use link share for gifs.

No, should not have to do that, I just do what works.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

we need a universal standard !! compatible across all mobile platform/devices - anything less than is corporate greed and business strategy...

Absolutely. At least with Samsung link you can send it to any phone, does not have to be a Samsung phone your sending it to.

 

[anon(123856)]

So, do most people here use the stock Samsung messaging application, or a 3rd party application?

I myself use Textra. I purchased a while back and use it on whatever phone I'm using.

 

[eric002]

I myself use Textra. I purchased a while back and use it on whatever phone I'm using.

I used to use Textra. As I've said before the only massive thing that I find wrong with Textra is that when you go to send that a lot of picture or video messages at once it takes forever or just fails to send most of the content unfortunately. I'm using Verizon messaging plus and it's other advantages it'll cross sync for your desktop and your smartphone. It's a nice feature.

 

[anon(123856)]

I've had no issues with Textra myself, but my needs are simple. I just like the customization options in Textra and a few of the other features. I don't even know if I could install Messaging Plus as I'm on Verizon prepaid.

 

[eric002]

I've had no issues with Textra myself, but my needs are simple. I just like the customization options in Textra and a few of the other features. I don't even know if I could install Messaging Plus as I'm on Verizon prepaid.

You can as long as you're a VZW customer. I love the cross-syncing functionality. It's nice to be able to use it on your laptop and smartphone. As far as The customization options, It's still got customization options and awesome notifications.

 

[anon(123856)]

Maybe I'll take a look at it. Thanks.

 

[matther22xdroid]

Shouldn't these be merged?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...ted-gifs-stock-messenger-app.html#post5783611

 

[eric002]

Shouldn't these be merged?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...ted-gifs-stock-messenger-app.html#post5783611

They should be.

 

[Woodstockluv]

It's very strange because I was able too send gifs using Gboard on my Samsung messaging app until recently! Not sure what happened. I know I did an update recently and maybe that's why. But it's very annoying because I use gif alot!