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  1. RASelkirk

    Looking for a FREE lightweight texting app

    Hi All, Went from an LG G6 to a Samsung A54 over T-Mobile, the factory messaging app sucks! DL'ed a half dozen off Play Store so far, some look good but all have very intrusive ads. My LG factory app was perfect enough that I tried to "APK it" in there, obviously a no-go. I don't really want my...
  2. thathaway

    SMS to MMS hack?

    I have the Google Pixel 3a and have rarely had problems with it. My biggest contention is, of course, texting non-Android users. I was able to get around the SMS breaking into separate texts by long pressing the send button and typing a space into the subject bar that popped up. However, a few...
  3. Android News

    Teen Girl found Guilty for Provoking Suicide via TXT Message

    Michelle Carter was sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars for her role in the suicide of Conrad Roy III. She sent text messages encouraging him to follow through with it.
  4. Android News

    UK to double fines and points for those caught texting while driving

    Texting and driving is never a good idea, but drivers in the UK will face new penalties starting in early 2017. Those caught texting and driving will be given a six point penalty on their license and a £200 fine. Those who caught a second time could receive a £1,000 fine and have their license...
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    Help Default SMS App not showing all text

    OK so I have a Galaxy S7 Edge on Vodafone, and as Facebook Messenger can now be used as a default SMS app, I thought I'd give it a go as I can message on Facebook at the same time. My issue is that I can receive texts perfectly fine on Vodafone's "Message+" app but my phone does not notify me...
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    Help Text email hidding

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    Help handsfree testing bluetooth

    I own the Moto X Pure running Android 6.0. So riddle me this batman, Why can't android phones natively handle hands free texting through Bluetooth? Texting kills 11 teenagers a DAY. I just don't get it, Windows and Apple phones handle it natively very well but one of the richest and largest...
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    Help Read text back before sending

    I can dictate a text message and when I ask for it to read back before I send. It just keeps saying "send" or "change"
  9. C

    Help LG G3 photos in text not downloading

    We own 2 LG G3's and for some reason mine does not download photos from texts. My wife's phone does it fine. Am I missing a setting somewhere?
  10. Android News

    AMC contemplating 'texting-friendly' movie theaters

    We all know that texting in a movie theater is a big no-no, but AMC's new CEO thinks that asking its younger customers to turn off their smartphones during a movie is like asking them to cut off their arm. But AMC doesn't want to ruin the moving-going experience for everyone, likely designate...
  11. Android News

    New Jersey bill could send you to jail for texting while walking

    As great as they are, phones have created a few safety concerns along the way. Everyone knows how dangerous it is to text and drive, but texting and walking can be dangerous as well. A New Jersey assemblywoman wants to ban the use of communication devices while walking on public paths. The...