Using Hangouts for SMS/Texts/MMS is really going to take some getting used to

[Gekko]

Why does it suck?

not a fan of the UI - wasn't really intuitive - where/how do you send a MMS? and part of the UI also looked cartoonish.

the best one i saw so far was 8SMS which basically looked like cleaner more powerful version of the stock sms app. but no MMS?????????

 

[neonworm]

not a fan of the UI - wasn't really intuitive - where/how do you send a MMS? and part of the UI also looked cartoonish.

the best one i saw so far was 8SMS which basically looked like cleaner more powerful version of the stock sms app. but no MMS?????????

To send an MMS just push the plus button.

 

[Gekko]

To send an MMS just push the plus button.

and i can easily attached a pic from gallery how?

 

[neonworm]

and i can easily attached a pic from gallery how?

Push the plus button, you will see a bunch of options. On top of photo, there is two icons. Push the left one. Then Just select your picture.

 

[Gekko]

Push the plus button, you will see a bunch of options. On top of photo, there is two icons. Push the left one. Then Just select your picture.

ok thanks i'll review again.

 

[neonworm]

ok thanks i'll review again.

You're welcome. Glad to help

 

[Sentrix]

Textra wins all day, every day.

 

[axis.]

I actually posted this question in a sticky'd thread and then noticed this one shortly after, so I'll re-post my question here as it seems more fitting...

Coming from a BB and only ever owning BB smartphones, I'm confused. What's the point of hangouts? BBs have a messaging system in which ALL messages can be customized and organized in the message console (BBM, Whatsapp, FB notifications/messages, emails, texts, etc.). I can specify exactly what I want included and everything is seamlessly integrated. Is "hangouts" Android's version of the BB messaging interface?

I had always assumed that both iPhones and Androids would have such a simple feature....and that a "hangouts" messaging system wasn't necessary....am I missing something here?

 

[Gekko]

OT - i love big phones. i had the OG EVO 4.3" when it was considered HUGE. i then had the 4.65" G-Nex. now i have the 5" (4.95") Nexus 5. and as of today i think i reached my limit. i love the big beautiful display - but any device bigger than this would be too unwieldy for me i think.

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I actually posted this question in a sticky'd thread and then noticed this one shortly after, so I'll re-post my question here as it seems more fitting...

Coming from a BB and only ever owning BB smartphones, I'm confused. What's the point of hangouts? BBs have a messaging system in which ALL messages can be customized and organized in the message console (BBM, Whatsapp, FB notifications/messages, emails, texts, etc.). I can specify exactly what I want included and everything is seamlessly integrated. Is "hangouts" Android's version of the BB messaging interface?

I had always assumed that both iPhones and Androids would have such a simple feature....and that a "hangouts" messaging system wasn't necessary....am I missing something here?

unified messaging. one stop shopping on all devices in any form.

 

[Gekko]

OK - here's a question - being new to GSM - WhereTF do i store my SIM tool without losing it? and are these things a big deal? in the many unboxing videos i watched i saw a lot of oohs and awwws when they saw the SIM toool like it was a 5 carat diamond or big nugget of gold.

 

[Aquila]

OK - here's a question - being new to GSM - WhereTF do i store my SIM tool without losing it? and are these things a big deal? in the many unboxing videos i watched i saw a lot of oohs and awwws when they saw the SIM toool like it was a 5 carat diamond or big nugget of gold.

It's a paperclip if you do lose it. But I keep mine in my pen cup on my desk.

XT1060. Through spacetime.

 

[Gekko]

It's a paperclip if you do lose it. But I keep mine in my pen cup on my desk.

XT1060. Through spacetime.

SIM card tray hole seems smaller than a paperclip - no?

 

[jaymojones]

I'm actually digging hangouts

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

 

[Aquila]

SIM card tray hole seems smaller than a paperclip - no?

 

[Gekko]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...BoTmI/w485-h862-no/IMG_20131105_051803930.jpg

the paperclip doesn't look a little bit bigger to you? i haven't tried it yet but did you test using a paperclip?

 

[Aquila]

the paperclip doesn't look a little bit bigger to you? i haven't tried it yet but did you test using a paperclip?

The mini paperclip works (successfully opened the Moto X), the big one is too big.

 

[Gekko]

also - this Dialer is going to take some time to get used to as well. it's very busy and crowded.

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The mini paperclip works (successfully opened the Moto X), the big one is too big.

ok you mean the regular paper clip works not the jumbo? but do you have a Nexus 5? i'm telling you that hole is tiny.

 

[Gekko]

i will say the the G-Nex's rounded curved edges and slightly curved back felt more natural and comfortable in the hand than does the squared thin flat Nexus 5. although perhaps like an old shoe vs. a new shoe - i'm just not used to it yet. i do think that 5" display (or at least this size Nexus 5 form factor) is my max. anything bigger is too unwieldy - and i love big phone displays!

 

[Aquila]

also - this Dialer is going to take some time to get used to as well. it's very busy and crowded.

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ok you mean the regular paper clip works not the jumbo? but do you have a Nexus 5? i'm telling you that hole is tiny.

The little one is about 1 1/4" long (when curved) and it works. The big one is about 1 3/4" long and much thicker, does not fit. I have the Moto X, same size SIM tool.

 

[Gekko]

The little one is about 1 1/4" long (when curved) and it works. The big one is about 1 3/4" long and much thicker, does not fit. I have the Moto X, same size SIM tool.

well i don't really plan on swapping out SIM cards as i only have one phone and i don't plan on leaving AT&T GoPhone anytime soon - nor do i plan on traveling overseas soon. if you watch the unboxing videos everyone goes oooooohhh and ahhhh over the included SIM tool. why?