Verizon users... message + or Samsung's messages app?

[Felipe57]

No, the Samsung app can't send texts over wifi. That feature in the Verizon messaging app saved me when I was in Lake Tahoe for a few days. The house I was staying at had no Verizon cell coverage but there was internet access and wifi so I was able to keep in touch with people via sms.

 

[1dtbrown]

I have tried Hangouts messages and messenger, all of these have this strange issue. When I switch to another app from these three And return most often I find myself in a completely different message thread. I have been watching for a thread that someone starts with this problem but I have not seen one. I am starting to think I must have a setting issue. Could anyone give a suggestion? Please. Thanks !!

 

[ziggster]

If the stock app would allow you to opt out of or mute group messages it would be perfect. Until they change it, I use V+.

 

[sahaller]

I switch between Textra and M+.

 

[Le0_Br4zUc4]

I love syncing msgs with my Tab S2 so the Verizon Mesaages+ is perfect for that but I do hate the fact that it has iPhone like emojis and looks horrible.

I wish either Android or Samsung would have this feature by default on their stock text app.

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[MaccaBird]

I've been using Textra. When Verizon released their WiFi Calling update, somehow we can now also send SMS/MMS over WiFi, as long as the app can do it. And as far as I know, Textra is the only app that can (other than Verizon Messages, but it's so ugly).

I tried on Google Messenger, but it could only send SMS over WiFi. MMS still required LTE. Which is a bummer, because Google Messenger is the best looking out of them all.

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[Westiemom]

I've used Message+ with my last 2 phones and now on the S6. I really enjoy the customization options and it works well for me. I have used Textra and Hangouts, plus stock messaging apps, and have surprisingly liked M+ best. Just my preference....

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[MissDav]

Thank you for asking this question. I've been going back and forth ..but I think I like Samsung messages best.

 

[ziggster]

Message+ is great for me because I switch phones from time to time and it keeps all of my messages synced/backed up. I can also use it on my tablet.

My only knock against the Samsung messaging app is that it will not allow you to mute a group message.