Hangouts/gtalk app - Nokia Lumia 920

Hi. Can anyone suggest a good alternative for hangouts/gtalk? I still use it a lot as most of my friends are on android and I've seen a couple of apps from the store that says they support gtalk but i prefer to hear some user experience of anyone used those. Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

thephantom said:
Hi. Can anyone suggest a good alternative for hangouts/gtalk? I still use it a lot as most of my friends are on android and I've seen a couple of apps from the store that says they support gtalk but i prefer to hear some user experience of anyone used those. Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi,
i'm using im + pro for my Google and icq contacts.
you can always go with non-paid version, which has no chat history backup and few things removed.

I also use im+ best alternative app IMHO.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Im using ICQ official app and i have connected Gtalk into it

boril said:
hi,
i'm using im + pro for my Google and icq contacts.
you can always go with non-paid version, which has no chat history backup and few things removed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. That's the first app that came to mind. Gonna try the free app for a few days to see for myself and go pro if I like it.
Thanks to all who responded as well
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I have google voice account and been using app called sparephone with success. It basically using google voice over WiFi or cellular data.
Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

Related

ChatHeads for stock SMS app

I really love the chat heads idea, however I don't like using Facebook messenger to text, I love the stock android SMS client, is there anyone who could make a chathead - like app that would work with stock SMS?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Would really like to see this happen
Sent from my Galaxy Player 4.2 running CM7.2 Alpha
Have you tried NinjaSMS?
[NEXUS⁴] [CARBON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
jcmaddox1 said:
I really love the chat heads idea, however I don't like using Facebook messenger to text, I love the stock android SMS client, is there anyone who could make a chathead - like app that would work with stock SMS?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
download fb messenger from play store..
nd tick sms integeration....
nd chat heads are working
i think its best method if u have fb id
a specially desinged stock sms app would be nyc bt till now it is the best
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
I wouldn't mind using the messenger app if it wasn't themed like Facebook. I don't use Facebook messenger, so I just enabled sms/MMS and it's just like using a regular messaging app. Just ugly
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
sukhi.priceless said:
download fb messenger from play store..
nd tick sms integeration....
nd chat heads are working
i think its best method if u have fb id
a specially desinged stock sms app would be nyc bt till now it is the best
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He means he wants to use the stock SMS app but have chat heads. He doesn't like using the Facebook messenger app for his texts
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Search chat heads on google play. You will have an application ready for you. But the only problem is that, right now, the developer hasn't yet made it to move freely on the screen
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
+1 on ninja SMS its pretty good
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Well, I've figured out something I didn't know, which bothered me, I thought it stored my SMS to facebooks servers, though it seems it doesn't. When a conversation is deleted from the stock SMS app, if you check the Facebook messenger, its no longer there. And if I checked on my tablet its not there, so it seems just like its an overlay of sorts just pulling the information from the stock app, which I'm okay with. Just didn't want it to be stored to Facebook's stuff
Sent from the cloud
My messenger app does not have and option for sms integration. I have galaxy note 2 for verizon
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
mine doesn´t have sms integration either, LG 4X HD 4.1.2 stock
I bought Ninja SMS yesterday after a nasty Facebook home fiasco...
Ninja sms is smooth and really good most Definetly worth the 99¢ that it's on sale for
Sent from my GS-3 using Tapatalk 4 beta
maybe facebook home msgr have sms integration, i'll check later
Install chat heads from market, for The notification system
Inviato dal mio cm_tenderloin con Tapatalk 2
ironlood said:
I bought Ninja SMS yesterday after a nasty Facebook home fiasco...
Ninja sms is smooth and really good most Definetly worth the 99¢ that it's on sale for
Sent from my GS-3 using Tapatalk 4 beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried it couple days ago, but it didnt worked at all (N7100 Note2).. I didnt get any chat heads on screen...
zige said:
I tried it couple days ago, but it didnt worked at all (N7100 Note2).. I didnt get any chat heads on screen...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1. Sms ninja is not working with my my note 2 either.
AllianceRomv2 rockin` with Perseus Alpha 35
flatronics said:
+1. Sms ninja is not working with my my note 2 either.
AllianceRomv2 rockin` with Perseus Alpha 35
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
on my note 2 ninja sms is working fine...but facebook chat heads are smoother and more responsible...so i use them.
xtribas said:
mine doesn´t have sms integration either, LG 4X HD 4.1.2 stock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Facebook Messenger only has sms integration for certain devices. Maybe yours isn't supported?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Ok, so tried chat heads app, Facebook chat heads, ninja sms, notify me, notifypro plus, wp8 notification banner app, light flow ....
All of these apps have since sort of a popup or banner, but the best seems to be light flow which can be customized for each app, each contact separately. If you really want the text icon on home, and simple pop ups don't do it for you, then fb implementation is by far the best one, albeit no contact wise notifications or customization.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
xtribas said:
mine doesn´t have sms integration either, LG 4X HD 4.1.2 stock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can get SMS on any phone using the messenger apk HERE
If you can't click then go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232307
zige said:
I tried it couple days ago, but it didnt worked at all (N7100 Note2).. I didnt get any chat heads on screen...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This may seem obvious, but you need to go to the settings and select the contacts you want (or all contacts)

Anybody tried the new KitKat apk's?

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Well the launcher is pretty laggy for. E, but everything else I've tried seems to work fine. US Wifi only model, not rooted, if that helps anyone
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk 4
ckelly33 said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The mail apk works fine. It looks nice and is very fast.
dronarg said:
The mail apk works fine. It looks nice and is very fast.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just to clarify, mail or gmail?
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk 4
ckelly33 said:
Just to clarify, mail or gmail?
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mail is a samsung app
ChrisNee1988 said:
mail is a samsung app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually there is both an "email" and "gmail" download available from the system dump of a nexus 5 (not a Samsung device). I was clarifying that he was referring to email and not gmail
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
ckelly33 said:
Actually there is both an "email" and "gmail" download available from the system dump of a nexus 5 (not a Samsung device). I was clarifying that he was referring to email and not gmail
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes and the one I was talking about is the google mail application. Not Gmail and not the Samsung one
I've seen a few reports of people in the Note 3 section having problems with video chat in Hangouts with the new apk besides having mms issues. I haven't had the chance to test the video chat on it to confirm.
Crazypinoy said:
I've seen a few reports of people in the Note 3 section having problems with video chat in Hangouts with the new apk besides having mms issues. I haven't had the chance to test the video chat on it to confirm.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MMS does not work for sure. I don't know if it is even an option to begin with on this tablet (being WiFi only) but it dies not work on my S4. I haven't tried video chat on either
ckelly33 said:
MMS does not work for sure. I don't know if it is even an option to begin with on this tablet (being WiFi only) but it dies not work on my S4. I haven't tried video chat on either
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sorry for the confusion with what i said in my post...I wasn't stating that there is an MMS option when in installed on the 10.1. I was just merely stating that there are a few issues with the app in general right now.
Crazypinoy9 said:
I'm sorry for the confusion with what i said in my post...I wasn't stating that there is an MMS option when in installed on the 10.1. I was just merely stating that there are a few issues with the app in general right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I understood you were taking about MMS with the Note 3.
However, i personally installed to see if the MMS option existed on the note 10.1 and if it did, would it work over WiFi. It isn't even an option.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Use Mighty text and send texts, it will reroute them so it comes from your phone.
Sent from my SM-P600 using xda app-developers app
aburns7487 said:
Use Mighty text and send texts, it will reroute them so it comes from your phone.
Sent from my SM-P600 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. That's actually pretty slick. :sly:
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk 4
aburns7487 said:
Use Mighty text and send texts, it will reroute them so it comes from your phone.
Sent from my SM-P600 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is my current setup as well for sending texts from my pc, but I use mysms. It's always just been a little more reliable for me. Does anybody know if the new hangouts, which does sms on android now, supports/will support this functionality? I installed the new apk on my phone and received my sms through it. But I didn't see any text messages in gmail. I don't have an android tablet (yet) to test the hangouts app there.
For now I have disabled SMS in hangouts again, as it was extremely laggy (especially in a conversation with over 10000 messages. the stock sms app handles that better). I felt mysms was less reliable too.
ckelly33 said:
No I understood you were taking about MMS with the Note 3.
However, i personally installed to see if the MMS option existed on the note 10.1 and if it did, would it work over WiFi. It isn't even an option.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was hoping for the same thing. I was hoping that sms and mms would sync with hangouts so that I didn't have to create backups and such.

[Q] Looking for a Facebook alternative

I really dislike the UI of the official Facebook app. Although I'm on a tablet, it doesn't have any features that take advantage of the resolution. Instead, it looks poorly stretched and cumbersome...
Do you have any suggestions for a Facebook alternative that can work properly on a tablet? I have already tried FastForFacebook, FriendCaster and Atrium, but I'm not convinced yet.
Vexelius said:
I really dislike the UI of the official Facebook app. Although I'm on a tablet, it doesn't have any features that take advantage of the resolution. Instead, it looks poorly stretched and cumbersome...
Do you have any suggestions for a Facebook alternative that can work properly on a tablet? I have already tried FastForFacebook, FriendCaster and Atrium, but I'm not convinced yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
facebook mobile site
Vexelius said:
I really dislike the UI of the official Facebook app. Although I'm on a tablet, it doesn't have any features that take advantage of the resolution. Instead, it looks poorly stretched and cumbersome...
Do you have any suggestions for a Facebook alternative that can work properly on a tablet? I have already tried FastForFacebook, FriendCaster and Atrium, but I'm not convinced yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fast for Facebook
Klyph for Facebook
Google+
cjranucci said:
Google+
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL... +1
Not a great answer but I really like Facebook messenger. I only use Facebook to contact people.
Third party apps get screwed by facebook. Many posts won't be displayed. I finally gave up and just use Facebook in a Web browser like on a desktop.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
KestrelX said:
Third party apps get screwed by facebook. Many posts won't be displayed. I finally gave up and just use Facebook in a Web browser like on a desktop.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
definitely. When posts from My FIANCE are deliberately not served to third party apps, like friend caster, it Sucks.
Unfortunately Facebook basically forces you to use their crap excuse for an app if you don't want to go the browser route.
KestrelX said:
Third party apps get screwed by facebook. Many posts won't be displayed. I finally gave up and just use Facebook in a Web browser like on a desktop.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
I find I'm not using Facebook as much any more because the app sucks. Starting t o use Google + more often.
Sent from my SM-P605 using Tapatalk
Try Tinfoil for Facebook...When I NEED to go on F#C*book, that's what I use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danvelazco.fbwrapper
Sent from my SM-P600 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Try Friendcaster Pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.senab.blueNotify
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
2+2=5
calebcabob said:
F#C*book
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Facebook alternative? Try either Face to Face v1.2, Talk In Person 2.0, Find A Hobby (HD version) or Life Is Real - version 3.4!
Or you can try Tinfoil for F#c*Book...Ah, Good old #u*kBook

Reply option missing

According to the Google support documents, you can reply to SMS messages by swiping the message from right to left on the watch and the reply option should appear. But I only have open in phone... anyone else?
Using a AT&T LG G3...
diehardbattery said:
According to the Google support documents, you can reply to SMS messages by swiping the message from right to left on the watch and the reply option should appear. But I only have open in phone... anyone else?
Using a AT&T LG G3...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It only works if you're using hangouts as your sms app.
spiderflash said:
It only works if you're using hangouts as your sms app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmmm, then the Google Support document seems to be a bit misleading...
https://support.google.com/androidwear/answer/6056809
Notice the part where it says "if" you're using Hangouts... that would lead me to believe that you can do more with Hangouts, but it does not specify that on the above linked page...
diehardbattery said:
Hmmm, then the Google Support document seems to be a bit misleading...
https://support.google.com/androidwear/answer/6056809
Notice the part where it says "if" you're using Hangouts... that would lead me to believe that you can do more with Hangouts, but it does not specify that on the above linked page...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which app are you using? Hangouts is not the only one that works, there are a few others, but not many.
spiderflash said:
Which app are you using? Hangouts is not the only one that works, there are a few others, but not many.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just the stock LG messaging app
diehardbattery said:
Just the stock LG messaging app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea that's probably not supported. Either switch to one which is (eg Hangouts) or wait and hope for an update which brings compatibility with android wear.
Yeah... thanks
That's bs that an LG G Watch doesn't support the LG messaging app for replies.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
Evolve sms works
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
Skizzy034 said:
That's bs that an LG G Watch doesn't support the LG messaging app for replies.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not the watch or Android Wear's fault. The SMS app has to be updated to work with Android Wear.
Geez people.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
nxt said:
It's not the watch or Android Wear's fault. The SMS app has to be updated to work with Android Wear.
Geez people.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't say whose fault it was.

Which is the best mail app for you?

For me, I love Polymail which gives me great surprise. Besides, airmail, cloudmagic, spark are also nice.
For Linux Mac, Nylas N1 is absolutely my only one.
I like type mail
Sent from my SM-N930V using XDA-Developers mobile app
For now BlueMail.
I used cloudmail,mail.ru but all have some error and all also some email address isnt support 3rd party software so using gmail in all. Works great. N nice
Gmail is best for me
Sent from my Micromax A065 using xda Forums PRO
typemail i guess, miss airmail though
Sent from my GT-I8200N using XDA Free mobile app
Just discovered Nine - Outlook for android app. I have not been using it for a long time, but I can tell I won't look back. But, I must state these facts though. First, the app is not free as the service they provide is "Tha Bomb". One time payment of 9,99$ on the Play Store and the app is yours (there is no such things as monthly fees or subscription). Second, you can't use gmail with it because Google had changed the policy not to support ActiveSync for general Gmail users on January 2013, but I am pretty sure the devs will be looking to support IMAP in a near future. There is a 2 weeks free trial period, so why not giving it a chance, if you don't like it, just uninstall it after the trial period and go back to your favorite mail app. I am sure you will not be dissapointed!
** Note
Nine is not cloud based. It stores your accounts passwords only on the actual device. It connects only to the actual mail servers. It stores your messages only on the device.
Update: Nine - Outlook for android app is now called Nine - Email & Calendar. It now support Gmail & G Suite (Google Apps).
K-Mail pro
Sent from my Lenovo A6000 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Bluemail
:good:
Another vote for Nine
AquaMail though it has been slowing down in recent releases.
Sent from my Samsung SM-N9200 using XDA Labs
I've been using Inbox by Google.
Frank Rio said:
For me, I love Polymail which gives me great surprise. Besides, airmail, cloudmagic, spark are also nice.
For Linux Mac, Nylas N1 is absolutely my only one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can I find this Polymail you speak of?
VMware Boxer
tried every-single-email-app and this one rules!
Works with gmail, microsoft exchange, and has setup my IMAP work-email in alf a second, with push support!
1+
Augustin79 said:
Where can I find this Polymail you speak of?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is not available for Android (yet)
Mail.RU
Sent from my Lenovo A6000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Rudolpht said:
AquaMail though it has been slowing down in recent releases.
Sent from my Samsung SM-N9200 using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've been using AquaMail for years & I'm still loving it ?
Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
Ditto
Sent from my MHA-L29 using XDA Labs
What about Microsoft Outlook?

Categories

Resources