8sms (Stock Messaging, KitKat)
ThinkLeft
- October 13, 2014
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Description
** For the people who are complaining about the "surprise ads" ... I'm sorry, but I'm just trying to recoup the economic value of the time I spend on developing 8sms AND I want to continue improving it. **
** Without revenue generation, the alternative is to shut down 8sms. I'm just choosing the lesser of two evils. **
** Anyway, you can remove the ads: http://8s.ms/removing-ads **
** Ads only appear 14 days after a new installation, so you can also remove ads by uninstalling and reinstalling every 14 days. **
Stock messaging app with useful updates and enhancements.
The latest and best from Android and CyanogenMod.
No bloat. No fuss.
Just a better stock app.
8sms is a port of the Android stock messaging (sms and mms) app with a few extra useful features then added on. The current version is ported from Android 4.4.2 and CyanogenMod 10.2 M1.
Notable features
• Quick reply pop-ups
• Emoji support
• Optional dark theme
• Clean and no bloat
• Most robust "out-of-the-box" mms support
Install this app if you want to use features from the latest Android messaging app without having to wait for a full phone software update.
Paid app and "trial" period
Due to problems with financially sustaining 8sms ( http://8s.ms/end-of-the-road ) 8sms has now effectively become a "premium" app (via in-app donations).
There is a 14 day trial period for new installs. In the trial period, ads do not appear. After the trial period, ads will appear but if you donate, you can disable the ads ( http://8s.ms/removing-ads )
Usage (Android 4.3 and earlier)
8sms has two modes: default and Stand-alone mode.
In default mode, please do not disable or remove the messaging app that came with your device as that is still required to receive sms and mms messages. Instead, Turn off notifications for the messaging app that came with your device. Then you won't get two sets of notifications.
In Stand-alone mode, please disable or remove the messaging app that came with your device otherwise every new message will be stored twice.
Usage (Android 4.4 and later)
Please install and make 8sms your default sms app.
If you have a lot of old sms messages, it may take a few minutes for 8sms to load conversations the first time.
Support
If you have issues using this app, please see http://8s.ms/info for helpful information and possible solutions. Sample topics include, for example:
Removing ads: http://8s.ms/removing-ads
Duplicate notifications or messages: http://8s.ms/duplicate-notifications-or-messages
Missing notifications or messages: http://8s.ms/missing-notifications-or-messages
Can't send or receive mms: http://8s.ms/cant-send-or-receive-mms
Dual SIM support: http://8s.ms/dual-sim-support
Then, if you still have issues, please ask for help.
Forum di supporto italiano (Italian language support)
Permissions
This app requires a wide range of permissions because it is a port of a system app. System apps use a lot of permissions. Full network access is required in order to send (or download) mms using your phone's cellular data (mms) connection.
In-app purchases
The in-app billing permission is used for in-app donations.
Making an in-app donation allows the advertisements to be disabled: http://8s.ms/removing-ads
Compatibility and Feedback
If you install this app on your phone and it does not work, please try the links above. If they don't help, then please let us know. Please be sure to specify your phone model and software version number, and the version of 8sms you have installed.
To let us know whether this app works on your phone, or if you have bugs or suggestions, you can email us via the registered email address of this app.
Thank you.
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Dennis Gimbergsson
5/5 After google made me use hangouts I downloaded this app and I can't switch back becuse I love how much you can customize this app! Keep the good work up. I have donated but a tip is to remove the ads in the conversation and have it in the conversations overview instead! 👍
Yahanan Xie
Guys, go get the stock SMS app, it's open-source, then downport it yourself. Seriously, give the developer a break. If you don't want the changes, fork the upstream version. If you do not know how, then shutup.
Eric Knight
Picture messaging issues It seems that any image I try sending to people automatically makes its self landscape. Thus resulting in some being forced sideways. I am not sure if it's something I did, or a bug. But it's getting a bit annoying. Besides that irking me I think it does the job.
Andrew Nguyen
Solid messaging app After the last update I realized I haven't left a rating for the app. I do think the ads are a bit intrusive, but I can sympathize with the developer. While 8sms is a great light weight app with all the standard features, its just that; an app with what you expect from a text app. While I would love to donate I feel like there are plenty of alternatives with no ads. Best of luck to the future of 8sms and hopefully the developer can keep developing apps for a living. 4 stars for solid past experience
Dean Pearce
Fantastic App This is hands down the best messaging app for Android. I have used this app through multiple devices and Android versions, and it has always been solid. Responsive, functional MMS, clean UI, it's everything that Hangouts isn't. A lot of people are complaining about the ads in the latest version, but don't be discouraged. Try the app out, and if you like it, donate. It's really that simple. Developers need to pay the bills too and this app has proven its worth over the years.
James Brown
Worth every penny This functions immensely better than my standard messenging app. I don't mind forking over a couple bucks for a quality product and that's exactly what this is. Not only is the set up relatively simple, but with the trouble shooting guide any questions I might have had were already answered. Will continue to use as long as I can!
User reviews
5/5 After google made me use hangouts I downloaded this app and I can't switch back becuse I love how much you can customize this app! Keep the good work up. I have donated but a tip is to remove the ads in the conversation and have it in the conversations overview instead! 👍
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Noted. Thank you for your encouragement and understanding.
Guys, go get the stock SMS app, it's open-source, then downport it yourself. Seriously, give the developer a break. If you don't want the changes, fork the upstream version. If you do not know how, then shutup.
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Thank you for your encouragement and understanding.
Solid messaging app After the last update I realized I haven't left a rating for the app. I do think the ads are a bit intrusive, but I can sympathize with the developer. While 8sms is a great light weight app with all the standard features, its just that; an app with what you expect from a text app. While I would love to donate I feel like there are plenty of alternatives with no ads. Best of luck to the future of 8sms and hopefully the developer can keep developing apps for a living. 4 stars for solid past experience
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, thank you for your opinion. I understand. Please come back in a few months time and evaluate 8sms again. Thank you.
Fantastic App This is hands down the best messaging app for Android. I have used this app through multiple devices and Android versions, and it has always been solid. Responsive, functional MMS, clean UI, it's everything that Hangouts isn't. A lot of people are complaining about the ads in the latest version, but don't be discouraged. Try the app out, and if you like it, donate. It's really that simple. Developers need to pay the bills too and this app has proven its worth over the years.
Worth every penny This functions immensely better than my standard messenging app. I don't mind forking over a couple bucks for a quality product and that's exactly what this is. Not only is the set up relatively simple, but with the trouble shooting guide any questions I might have had were already answered. Will continue to use as long as I can!
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, thank you very much for your kind words. It's appreciated.
Bait and switch Ads were put into a recent update. I understand the need for them, but not what I signed up for. There was no warning, no option to skip the update. Best of luck to the developer, but I'm done - uninstalled.
ThinkLeft October 14, 2014
Hi, sorry, but I can't afford to develop 8sms for free. Please see http://8s.ms/end-of-the-road for information. You can disable ads by in-app donation: http://8s.ms/removing-ads
Love this simple and effectiveness Love this app. Restores one of the most basic features I was missing which is the ability to reply/mark read right from notifications. Added Android wear support and gained 5th star! Now, if possible allow for canned responses from Android Wear and this app would be perfect! Love the app great dev support! Donated to keep this app going! Hopefully I can get it running with Android L preview
Great messaging app. It caused me a bit of pain at first, tried using it without the "Stand-alone" mode, side by side with my stock messaging app, but a bit of problems occurred. Once I disabled the stock messaging app, and turned the "Stand-alone" mode ON, smooth sailing from there. Most of all, the special character transformation surprised me, its working like a charm. And the design really is similar to stock (this is not a plus in my book), but the subtle changes, especially in dark mode, make it look a lot better. Does what it should, as explained in the description. EDIT: The addition of adds was a bit surprising... but understandable. Even thou they are a bit of a pain, I will continue using the app. It really is that good. Nice work. Best SMS app.
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Thank you for your support. Ads destroyed everything Without ads it was the best SMS app out there, now I will probably won't use it at all, very big disappointment
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, I apologise for having to do this, but otherwise I have to shut down 8sms. You can still use 8sms without ads. There is a work-around posted here: http://8s.ms/removing-ads Thank you, and sorry.
Would like a little more from my donation Good app, perhaps too good to be free. But is it 2$ better compared to the competition? Well as I'm a creature of habit, you got me. Plus I hate reteaching my phone words. Now I've been cornered into donating and I read you are selling it what guarantee do I have I'll never get ads again? Also some things annoy me... Every time I swipe 'hey' or 'love' it changes it to 'her' and 'live'. Would give 5* for this to be fixed. Thanks for the app though.
ThinkLeft October 14, 2014
Hi, sorry, but I can't afford to develop 8sms for free. Please see http://8s.ms/end-of-the-road for information. You can disable ads by in-app donation: http://8s.ms/removing-ads
Really? A fast and perfect messaging app for me until this recent update. Nobody here signed up for the ads when installing this app. At least let us choose whether or not we want ads without having to give a donation. Disappointed.
ThinkLeft October 14, 2014
Hi, sorry, but I can't afford to develop 8sms for free. Please see http://8s.ms/end-of-the-road for information. You can disable ads by in-app donation: http://8s.ms/removing-ads
Excellent texting app. Guys, please stop your bitching and support the developer by donating to him. Please click on the link in "What's New" section to read the reason for putting adds in this app. Just remember, you get nothing back if you don't give. Even with donating a couple of bucks this app is still the best. Very versatile and flexible texting app, it has just about anything you need for texting and it works flawlessly. Thank you very much Dev!!! I just donated $5.00
ThinkLeft October 14, 2014
Thanks very much.
Ads I see ads now and saw in the app that I could apparently disable them with a donation. Annoying, but fine. However, I can't find a way to do an in app purchase to get rid of the ads! Don't tell me I can donate without making it clear how to do so from within the app. Uninstalling.
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, please see here: http://8s.ms/removing-ads or email me for more assistance. Thank you.
Suggestion Great app. I read your note and it makes sense to use ads to help the project. Suggestion: move the ad to the top of the screen. We will accidentally touch it which sends us to a website. I've stopped using dozens of apps because of bad ad placement.
ThinkLeft October 14, 2014
Thanks, I'll keep it in mind.
Adds Liked the app, until the adds showed up. Looks like I'll have to find the actual cyannogenmod msg app, downloading 150 mb files is a hassle :(
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, I apologise for having to do this, but otherwise I have to shut down 8sms. You can still use 8sms without ads. There is a work-around posted here: http://8s.ms/removing-ads Thank you, and sorry.
Ads? Seriously? This was a fantastic app... But I'm not willing to pay for the slight improvement over other free options. Very disappointing developer. I understand wanting to make money from your hard work... But you have to make it worth the money.
ThinkLeft October 16, 2014
Hi, I apologise for having to do this, but otherwise I have to shut down 8sms. You can still use 8sms without ads. There is a work-around posted here: http://8s.ms/removing-ads Thank you, and sorry.
What's New
** Advertising has been added for reasons explained in http://8s.ms/end-of-the-road **
** Ads can be disabled if you make a donation and then untick the "Show Ads" checkbox. Thank you **
Disappearing icon issue: http://8s.ms/launcher-icon-removed-home-screen-google
1.44, 1.44-googlefix - 14/10/2014
o Add "Copy GCM id to clipboard" to help with debugging.
o Discontinue Web SMS client.
o Add banner ads advertising.
... and various bugfixes.
Full change log at http://8s.ms/changelog
Additional information
Updated
October 13, 2014
Size
8.1M
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
1.44
Requires Android
4.1 and up
Content Rating
Everyone
In-app Products
$2.00 - $10.00 per item
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* Some incomplete phone numbers in the ComposeMessageActivity are deleted when you go to enter the message. I found the cause of this but there is not much I can do.
* Contact photos may not sync properly. According to one user this is expected behaviour and it is basically Facebook's fault.
* Widget is flickery when it loads. I looked into it. Can't find problem; may be Samsung's bug since it doesn't happen in emulator.
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* MMS doesn't work at all right now.
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Cloud backup for all your messages(SMS/MMS) as well as your settings. You can even choose how often you want to back up. When you get a new device or reinstall our app,you can easily restore all your messages and settings. (You will need to purchase your Cloud backup service to use it)
> Private Box:
Protect your personal information with Private Box. Use password to view and hide your messages. Private box can be backed up on the cloud using your Handcent account or to external SD card. (Stock Message app and all third party ones won't be able to view messages you put in the private box)
> Group Chat:
Chat with a group of friends(MMS required. Its availability depends on your area, it's fully working in North America)
> Bulk SMS:
Send Bypass your system's limitation to send more texts at once. You can even increase the number of the text you can send by subscribing to our premium service.
> Search:
Search contact and text in your inbox letting users quickly locate messages in a big inbox.
> Emoji:
Share fun emoji and smileys with other Android Handcent users as well as iPhone users. Additional emoji are available as free, downloadable plugins!
> Security:
Anti-harassment feature built in with the ability to blacklist contacts, filter out keywords, and filter out numbers by prefix.
> Globalization:
Support for more than 20 languages. (You are more than welcome to correct our mistakes and provide better translation) Support for the various messaging protocols of different countries.
> Scheduled task:
Deliver SMS and even MMS messages at a specific time or regular intervals such as daily, weekly or monthly.
> ECard:
Share beautiful Handcent eCards with family and friends to mark important dates, such as holidays, birthdays, and to exchange avatars between couples and friends. (eCard is a standalone app in app store)
> Auto-split:
Messages over 160 characters to be split on CDMA networks such as Verizon Wireless.
> VCard:
Full support for vCards allows you to send, receive, import and export them with Handcent SMS.
> Other tools:
Integrated spell checking and Message composition tools and etc.
For information, support, or to manage your account, please visit our website http://www.handcent.com
Or send an email to help@handcent.com
Like us at https://www.facebook.com/handcent
Follow us at https://twitter.com/handcent
EvolveSMS
EvolveSMS is a powerful texting replacement app that makes talking to your friends quick, fun and easy! It’s been designed from the bottom up with the newest Android guidelines in mind to look beautiful and just plain work. Feel completely immersed in the app with a design that flows freely between, you, all your friends, and Android.
Main features:
- A beautiful and smooth interface for sliding between conversations so everything is just a swipe away
- Full multimedia support including sending pictures, videos, audio, contacts, GIFs and your location
- A popup that allows you full access to anything in the app and looks great
- Group messaging support
- Full Light Flow support
- 2 different widgets with lockscreen support
- Swipe to delete conversations
- Batch deleting messages
- Archiving messages
- Fully customizable notifications
- Password protection
- Full emoji support (850+ emojis, Android or iOS 7 style)
- Android Wear support
- Desktop messaging through Pushbullet and EndlessJabber
- And much more :)
Unlockable with the customization plugin from inside the app:
- 3 theme options: light, dark and black
- 3 different layouts: Evolve, Hangouts, and Classic
- Facebook and Google+ cover photo integration
- Facebook contact photo integration
- Night mode
- Apply addon themes to fully customize every aspect of look in the app
Unlockable with the feature plugin from inside the app:
- More MMS options (GIFs and contacts)
- Message backup through Dropbox
- Private inbox
- Scheduled SMS messages
- Personalized mass messages
Here are two different emoji plugins for you to choose from, choose whichever suits you best, install it and never worry about it again!
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.emoji_keyboard_trial
iOS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.emoji_keyboard_trial_ios
Please note: The app is completely free to download and enjoy for everyone! There are 2 different in-app purchases to expand on the functionality of the app and help me out with future development… If you like the app, feel free to show it and buy the in-app purchases in the settings menu :)
Permissions explained (there are a lot because of the nature of the app):
- Send SMS: allows for sending messages
- Read SMS: allows for reading messages from the database
- Write SMS: allows for writing messages to the database
- Receive SMS and MMS: allows for notifications to be shown when message is received
- Read Contacts: allows for contact names and pictures to be found and displayed
- Read Phone State: allows for reading your phone number
- Read Profile: allows for reading your contact image
- Vibrate: allows for vibration on notifications and haptic feedback
- Call Phone: allows for calling a contact
- Write External Storage: allows for saving media to the SD card
- Get Tasks: allows for checking if EvolveSMS is currently running or not
- Wake Lock: allows for waking the screen when a new message is received
- Disable Keyguard: allows for unlocking the device after a popup is shown
- Receive Boot Completed: allows services to be started once your device finishes booting up
- Internet: allows for sending MMS messages
- Access/Change WiFi State: allows MMS messages to monitor current WiFi state and disable temporarily if necessary
- Access/Change Network State: allows for enabled network connectivity when sending MMS messages
- Access Location: allows for attaching location to MMS messages
- Get Accounts: allows for signing in and caching Google+ cover photos
- Use Credentials: allows for signing in and caching Google+ cover photos
- Billing: allows for in app purchases
Tablet Talk: SMS & Texting App
Tablet Talk is a tablet SMS texting app that lets you text from a tablet and even make voice calls, while your phone stays in your pocket! It works with all Android tablets, including Nexus, Galaxy, Note, and Kindle Fire tablets. Unlike other apps, Tablet Talk doesn't force you to use a new phone number... your friends, coworkers, and family can contact you with your existing Android phone number. In addition, Tablet Talk does not require an Internet connection, does not store your data, and does not eat your battery!
Our customers love Tablet Talk! Here's what some of them have to say:
★ "By far my most-used app. When I'm home my phone stays hidden on my desk."
★ "Officially the coolest app I have... Works great with the Nexus 7 and the HTC Thunderbolt phone."
★ "This is one of the most useful apps on Google Play."
★ "Love it! I've tried almost all of the tablet texting apps and I like this one the best! Most important to me is that It's private and secure - it doesn't use some third party company/website where my conversations are stored, all my texts are between the recipient and myself like they should be. I love the look, the layout, and the optional themes."
★ "I am a General Contractor and Tablet Talk is one of the most used apps on my Android phone and tablet. I will never be without it."
How does it work? Tablet Talk pairs your Android phone to an Android tablet over Bluetooth or WiFi (sorry, iPads, iPhones, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry are not supported). Incoming text messages on your phone instantly appear on your tablet. Start texting from a tablet on the larger keyboard, without having to reach for your phone! You can even make tablet phone calls (Bluetooth headset required).
Features include:
★ Privacy. Unlike other Android texting apps, Tablet Talk directly syncs SMS/MMS messages between the tablet and Android phone. No uploading or saving on company servers.
★ Speed. Tablet SMS notifications are almost instant. The tablet rings in real-time when you have a call!
★ Flexibility. Text anywhere, anytime, with or without Internet access. No mobile data is used to sync SMS. Easily switch between Bluetooth and WiFi. You can even link your tablet over your Android phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot, or over Bluetooth when Bluetooth tethering!
★ Quick Reply Popups and rich expandable Notifications.
★ Caller ID. Do you use a Bluetooth headset with your phone? Combined with Tablet Talk, you can dial and answer calls on the tablet, including a full call log. The phone stays in your pocket, or in its charger!
★ Android support: Tablet Talk works with newer versions of Android, including Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (used on the new N7 tablet).
★ There's more: MMS & group MMS support, custom themes, DashClock Extensions, Android SMS delivery reports, emoticons/smilies, backup and restore tablet SMS to phone … the list goes on!
Installation instructions:
Install Tablet Talk on both your tablet and Android phone, but only pay for it once. After you buy the app on your tablet, it will be made free for your phone on the Play Store. Here’s how to complete the installation:
1. Open the Play Store on your phone.
2. Press menu and select Settings-> Accounts. Select the account used to get the app on your tablet.
3. Press the menu button again and select “My apps.” Tablet Talk should be listed and available to install.
Tablet Talk works with all popular Android SMS apps, and does not replace how you text on your phone. If you use Go SMS, Handcent, or MIUI please see the FAQ in Tablet Talk or the Tablet Talk website for a quick and easy fix if messages do not automatically sync to the tablet.
If you would like to try Tablet Talk we use a 48 hour refund policy. Just send us an email anytime after the Play Store 15-minute period.
Visit the Tablet Talk website at http://tablettalkapp.com to see the FAQ and get other tips!
Messaging Classic - 4.4 Kitkat
Message Classic (alternate name as Messaging Classic) is the stock messaging (SMS & MMS) app ported from the Android 4.4 (Kitkat)!
Most of phone manufacturers, for example Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC, build their own messaging apps with different user experience, Message Classic brings you the native taste with Google design.
In Nexus 5, Google Hangouts is the default messaging app, while the original messaging app is gone. Message Classic gives you a chance to bring it back.
Remember to disable your other third party SMS apps' notifications or you may get duplicated notifications for each message.
Highlights:
• Totally free. No Ads.
• Fully support Android 4.4.
• Fully support MMS for all Android versions.
• Quick reply pop-ups
• Quick action button support in message notification
In Android 4.4, an SMS app can not update SMS/MMS data if it's not the default SMS app. So please set Message Classic as your default SMS app.
Sliding SMS (CM Messaging)
NOTE: THIS APP HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED! There is a new version available that has been rebuilt from the ground up. Currently for KitKat users only. You can buy it for 2 dollars here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smitten.smms
OR download it for free here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-stock-messaging-sliding-ui-extra-t2825144
OR download it for free here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-stock-messaging-sliding-ui-extra-t2825144
This app will receive a few updates in the next couple weeks to fix bugs but will otherwise no longer be supported.
Stock CM10 messaging app with sliding conversation UI. For Kit Kat, Jelly Bean, and Ice Cream Sandwich.
Features:
Sliding conversation UI (hangouts style)
Pop-up reply
Quick reply from notification
Mark read from notification
Breathing notification icon (enable in settings)
Show or hide contact avatar
Circle contact avatar option
Dark and light themes
Customize message colors
New Android emojis (or iOS)
Thanks to all who provided feedback/donated! Check out the new version mentioned above.
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ChatON
Spend time connecting with your buddies via ChatON! With a Samsung account, you can enjoy ChatON across your smartphone, tablet, and computer.
ChatON features free text, voice, and video messaging. The app allows you to express yourself in a variety of unique and fun ways, from sending handwritten notes to sharing Stickers. You don’t need to worry about language barriers anymore with the free Samsung in-app text translator. ChatON is currently available in 237 countries, 67 languages, on 9 mobile platforms and has over 200 million users.
ChatON features free text, voice, and video messaging. The app allows you to express yourself in a variety of unique and fun ways, from sending handwritten notes to sharing Stickers. You don’t need to worry about language barriers anymore with the free Samsung in-app text translator. ChatON is currently available in 237 countries, 67 languages, on 9 mobile platforms and has over 200 million users.
♡LIke our facebook fan page and find more about ChatON
https://www.facebook.com/ChatON.Global
Message Recall
Send the wrong message to the wrong person? No problem with the new message canceling function!
(Depending on the recipient's version of ChatON, platform and device, the function may or may not work.)
Location Sharing
Try ChatON location & route sharing! 'Route by Glympse' helps you and your friends share current locations and see each other's routes in real time for a pre-set period of time.
Recent Story
You can receive push notifications for ChatON feeds such as new buddy suggestion, new PostONs, and etc
Fun Stickers!
ChatON provides a variety of free animated stickers in the new ChatON Shop. They provide an enjoyable way to express yourself and share your feelings with buddies.
Translation
You can chat with friends who speak different native languages using the Translate tool when you are in the Chat Room. You can translate to and from Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English, and you can translate from Arabic, Hindi, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese to English. Available languages may vary depending upon your chat room settings.
Multimedia file share
ChatON lets you send videos and pictures plus voice memos, locations, contact information, calendars, and documents.
Broadcast
With the Broadcast feature, you can easily announce your special events to all of your ChatON contacts at the same time.
Additional Features
• Voice/video calls and memos are all free* (as long as you’re connected via Wi-Fi and signed into your Samsung account).
• Send handwritten notes using the Animessage tool.
• Use PostON to leave messages, locations, video, and images with your friends
• Find great tips and information by subscribing to LIVEpartner.
• Sync your chat history across your phone, tablet and computer by logging in with your Samsung Account.
Features may vary by device and/or carrier.
* If you’re not connected via Wi-Fi, you may incur additional charges from your mobile carrier depending upon the conditions of your mobile data plan.
What do I do if someone contacts me and I don’t want to chat with them?
Please report any user who makes unwanted, inappropriate contact with you in ChatON. We want to keep this a safe and fun app for everyone!
TextSecure Private Messenger
TextSecure is a messaging app that allows you to take back your privacy while easily communicating with friends.
Using TextSecure, you can communicate instantly while avoiding SMS fees, create groups so that you can chat in real time with all your friends at once, and share media or attachments all with complete privacy. The server never has access to any of your communication and never stores any of your data.
★ Private. TextSecure uses an advanced end to end encryption protocol that provides privacy for every message every time.
★ Open Source. TextSecure is Free and Open Source, enabling anyone to verify its security by auditing the code. TextSecure is the only private messenger that uses open source peer-reviewed cryptographic protocols to keep your messages safe.
★ Group Chat. TextSecure allows you to create encrypted groups so you can have private conversations with all your friends at once. Not only are the messages encrypted, but the TextSecure server never has access to any group metadata such as the membership list, group title, or group icon.
★ Fast. The TextSecure protocol is designed to operate in the most constrained environment possible. Using TextSecure, messages are instantly delivered to friends.
TextSecure is not currently compatible with tablets, but support for larger screens is on our roadmap and will be included in a future release!
Please file any bugs, issues, or feature requests at:
https://github.com/whispersystems/textsecure/issues
More details:
http://www.whispersystems.org/#encrypted_texts
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Messaging kitkat 4.4
Have a feel of Latest Android 4.4 Kitkat SMS Messaging Simple UI experience.
Kitkat SMS is ported from original android kitkat 4.4 open source. It provides 8 different colored theme and color contact as provided by Android Kitkat 4.4.
Kitkat SMS is ported from original android kitkat 4.4 open source. It provides 8 different colored theme and color contact as provided by Android Kitkat 4.4.
Features:
• Various SMS template with emoji are added in a nice way in the keyboard itself.
• Messaging app that separate you from hangout specially on Nexus 5.
• Support Android Latest Kitkat - Android 4.4
Note:To use Kitkat SMS separately from google hangout application please set this Kitkat SMS as your default SMS app.
