Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text messages between fixed line or mobile phone devices.
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“Converting to multimedia message” when forwarding large SMS
When I receive a large SMS and when I select "Forward" from options, it shows "Converting to multimedia message" and I'm getting charged more. Furthermore, if the person on receiving end doesn't have ...
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I installed another SMS application, now I get notified twice
I have a Google Nexus One with Android 2.2. I didn't like the default SMS-application so I installed Handcent-SMS. Now when I get an SMS, I get notified twice. How can I fix this?
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How can I set different ringtones - one for new email and one for new SMS in Nexus One?
Currently I can't find the selection box anywhere in the configuration in my Nexus One to allow this; i.e. they are the same and when I'm expecting SMS from my friend, I get distracted by the emails ...
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My HTC Desire Z read messages showing up unread
I am starting to have some prolems with my Desire Z and was wondering if anyone knew how to help me. It is starting to show that I have an unread text message, but when I click on that contact, there ...
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text messages beginning with '!' trigger automated responses?
Whenever I send a text message to my friend with an Android phone (further testing has shown this happens with iPhones as well, though not blackberries) that starts with '!', I get an automated ...
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How can I bulk import texts (SMS) from a SIM card?
How can I bulk import texts (SMS) from a SIM card ?
I'm using a Nexus S with Gingerbread.
The 1by1 import feature (copying the sms to the phone) removes the original sender.
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Can I use the stock SMS/MMS app on an Android tablet without UMTS module?
I just got my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet. It does not have a GSM/UMTS/3G module but there is an SMS/MMS icon. What is the purpose of this app? Does Android allow me to send and receive SMS/MMS over my ...
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How do I replace the default messaging icon in the dock with handcent?
I've a Samsung Galaxy S with 2.2 firmware. I'm using handcent instead of the default messaging application. In the default messaging app settings I have disabled notifications and disabled ...
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SMS on HTC Desire is not working
My HTC desire has problems with the texting (sms). Sometimes it doesn't show the thread of my text messages or if it does and I try to click the person to see what they've texted, its a white screen ...
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Know of an app that lets you transfer a text message conversation into an email?
A friend of mine is looking for an application that he can grab a text message conversation from his phone and maybe copy/paste it into another application like an email app or just "send to email" ...
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Getting crash while deleting mesage?
I am using LG P500 Optimus one, recently upgraded to Gingerbread. Sometimes when i read any messages and delete the same, Messaging service crashes with a Force Close error, how to rectify this ...
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The application Text Messaging (process com.motorola.conversations) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again
Picked up the Photon 4G for my wife about a week ago, and she's been getting this notification periodically ever since. Sometimes, it won't show up for days... Other times, it'll show up whenever she ...
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Sprint Android Sends Same Text 30 Times
Why does my HTC Evo 4G send a single text message to the same person 30 or 40 times? Sprint won't help us and it drains my battery and annoys people. Thank-you.
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How to save messages as Draft
I own and Optimus One(Froyo). I want to type some couple of messages(for the same contact) and save it for sending later. How to do that?
EDIT: User wishes to save message templates that can be ...
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SMS rules application [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Good app for blocking incoming sms?
There is a service number that always sent me sms messages. 10 or 20 times in a day.
Can you suggest an app. for creating a rule for ...
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Disable smileys in SMS [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there any way to change the emoticons in the standard android sms app?
I find graphical emoticons (smileys) seriously distracting. How do I disable them?
My device ...
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Good SMS reader app for Android?
I'm looking for a good Android application for reading SMS messages. My requirements are:
Mark all as read option
Displaying the number of unread messages on the icon
Some anti-spam filter (option ...
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Verizon Droid X Stopped Sending SMS
I have a Droid X running Gingerbread on Verizon and it is completely unable to send SMS messages. It receives them fine but every message I try to send is rejected. The details of the message reveal ...
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How come my my HTC Desire Z sometimes doesn't notify me about a new SMS?
My HTC Desire Z has developed an issue (well several, but just one for this question) where it doesn't always notify me of a new message. When a new message arrives, I expect:
the phone to beep ...
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How to turn off red-dotted-underline spelling check when text-messaging?
I've updated my HTC Desire HD A9191 to Android 2.3.3 and now I don't know how to get rid off the spelling check (red dotted underline) when text messaging. The underlining isn't present when typing in ...
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Transfer SMS messages from Android to new Android phone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?
Is there a way to easily transfer my SMS messages to my new phone if both are Android?
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Correct text message time after boot up
Every time I have my phone turned off or in flight mode, after I turn it on again, the message sent to me while the phone was down appears to be received at the moment the phone finished booting up.
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Why does my Android 2.2 powered Samsung Galaxy I5510 receive duplicated messages (SMS)?
I own a brand new Samsung Galaxy I5510 (Android 2.2). Everything works fine and I really like the device.
My problem is:
Every time Some times I receive a message from a phone number that is not in ...
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Typing/sending text messages using Kies
Does the Kies software allow one to type and send text messages from the PC?
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SMS thread message total doesn't increase past 201
I have a Samsung Galaxy S running firmware version 2.2 with pretty much the default configuration it came with from the shop. On it, the (Unread/All) counter with one of my contacts has been stuck at ...
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How do I get rid of the draft message that shows up when I try to respond to an SMS?
When I read a text and go to respond, for some reason there is 1/2 of a text that I sent a long time ago still in the reply text box and I have to erase it every time. How can I fix this?
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Phantom Multimedia Message
At regular, though infrequent, intervals I receive a multi media message in my inbox from 'δ@' which has no content. The message is completely blank. I do not have such a contact and I receive mmms so ...
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New messages do not show up immediately - HTC Desire Z
Has anybody else encountered this problem? I go into my message inbox and at that point I see I have unread text messages that were received many hours before without notification.
I have got the ...
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Text messaging problems
My phone won't receive or send messages from or to certain people. To some people it works and others it doesn't. What can I do to fix this?
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Error 331 sending SMS
An SMS failed to be sent and when I checked out the details the last line said "Error code 331".
What does this error mean ?
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How to add person to contacts from a message (person auto linked w/ facebook)
I got a message from someone not in my contacts. The number was automatically recognized as one of my Facebook friends. How do I add this person to my Google Contacts without copying down the number ...
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Is there an app that will let me text from my pc with the same phone number? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Send SMS from PC through Android Phone or to Android Phone
I have a Droid x, and I wanted to know if there is an app that will allow me send and receive text messages ...
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Determine app sending SMS Premium messages
I normally have "Block Premium Messaging" set up on the phones in my family. This is a verizon content block the prevents you (or family members) from sending messages to premium services that charge.
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How can I send a text message to a group that has more than 10 contacts in it?
I made a group that has around 18 contacts. I wanted to send a text message to everyone. When I was prompted to select contacts from the group, it would not let me select more than 10. Anyone know how ...
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Is there a complete conversation convergence app?
I was very impressed when I saw the first demo of WebOS quite a while back. I loved the way they integrated SMS, email, and social media all into one stream. Their point was that the most useful view ...
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A good bulk sms App
Is there a free/ad-supported app which lets me send an sms to many contacts less painfully? In the stock messages app, adding one contact leads to starting of the list of contacts again!
Sending to a ...
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From iphone to Android: SMS history recover
I think my previous SMS are stored somewhere in itune, can I get it back and store in my new android?
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SMS backup in Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?
How can I make a backup of SMS messages to the SD card in Android 2.2?
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How can I delete my texts?
I did not realize if you have more than about 400 SMS texts in one stack, the phone seems unable to delete. I have over 5000 SMS texts in one stack and I don't have the time or patience to delete them ...
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Opening sms thread goes into incorrect thread
When using my mobile (HTC Desire), I would say I use sms more often than actually using it as a phone.
Because of this, I have a fairly huge history of sms threads (I really like how HTC Desire ...
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How do I open a Photo attached to a text Message?
I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy S and have been sent a Text message with a photo but cannot find out how to open the photo to view when I touch the message thread it just comes up with message ...
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What does the TO DO button in GoSMS do?
In GoSMS, an incoming SMS is usually shown within a popup containing buttons like DELETE / TO DO / OPEN.
What functionality does TO DO provide?
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Selected notification sound overwritten by default
How do you make sure your selected notification sound (selected by any App) is not overwritten by the default? No matter how I try, and test the sound within the app (Handcent SMS) successfully, the ...
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Sending an SMS message via one click?
Can I send an SMS message via one click or touch?
Can I have an icon or shortcut that would let me send an SMS message to a certain phone number with predefined text?
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Messages does not show HTC Desire Z
I have a problem with my HTC Desire Z, when I open messages it’s just blank, I have the option to write messages but I can see any of my old ones. I have tried restarting it and taking in an out the ...
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How do I stop from getting notified twice when I get a text to my Google voice number
When I receive a text message to my Google voice number, I get a notification from my text application, as well as the Google voice application. It would seem that the message is being forwarded to ...
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HTC Thunderbolt: Why do I have serious text messaging and battery problems?
I just bought a Verizon HTC Thunderbolt Android phone. My battery lasts just 3 or 4 hours... the phone has to basically be plugged all the time. Any suggestions on how to improve this situation?
Also, ...
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SMS messages never delivered if target phone is off-network
I have a Samsung GT-I5500 (Europa) running Android 2.1.
Sending an SMS message to an off-phone will result in a notification saying 'message not sent'
It is never delivered even after the target ...
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Recipients complain they receive Text Message from me with a half hour delay
I have a G2 w/ Android 2.2 on T-Mobile and Some of my friends complain that they receive Text Message with a half hour delay. One friend is on T-Mobile and one is on ATT so I'm not sure if it's a ...
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How do I delete a draft message (SMS)?
I have created a draft message using the standard HTC Desire message application. However I now want to delete the draft.
When I select the thread I see my previous message, and my draft text below. ...
