KitKat 4.4 SMS Question - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all--please bear w me as I've been busy with work all year and have not been able to get back on xda since "Jellybean days". Now I've flashed a KK rom & I'm really not digging Hangouts as my default SMS app, so I'm nandroiding back to 4.3
Question: Is there any way I can use 7-zip to put mms.apk into my rom zip before flashing it? Can I set mms.apk as my default messaging app that way? This is the only thing keeping me from upgrading to 4.4 currently so I'd appreciate the info

sspyed said:
Hey all--please bear w me as I've been busy with work all year and have not been able to get back on xda since "Jellybean days". Now I've flashed a KK rom & I'm really not digging Hangouts as my default SMS app, so I'm nandroiding back to 4.3
Question: Is there any way I can use 7-zip to put mms.apk into my rom zip before flashing it? Can I set mms.apk as my default messaging app that way? This is the only thing keeping me from upgrading to 4.4 currently so I'd appreciate the info
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You can change your default messaging app by going to settings>more>default SMS app. Kitkat for the N4 comes with a water downed version of the previous messaging app. You can install a different one and set it as default as long as it has the proper permissions to run on Kitkat.
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sspyed said:
Hey all--please bear w me as I've been busy with work all year and have not been able to get back on xda since "Jellybean days". Now I've flashed a KK rom & I'm really not digging Hangouts as my default SMS app, so I'm nandroiding back to 4.3
Question: Is there any way I can use 7-zip to put mms.apk into my rom zip before flashing it? Can I set mms.apk as my default messaging app that way? This is the only thing keeping me from upgrading to 4.4 currently so I'd appreciate the info
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the mms app isn't removed, wtf are you talking about?its still there on 4.4.2

crozbomb said:
the mms app isn't removed, wtf are you talking about?its still there on 4.4.2
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Uh... It's removed on stock Android.
You should be able to install the old one if you really don't like hangouts.
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korockinout13 said:
Uh... It's removed on stock Android.
You should be able to install the old one if you really don't like hangouts.
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It isn't removed on the N4.
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CM10 quickreply sms app on stock 4.2.1?

Hi there, tried searching but couldnt find anything related to the N4. Is it possible to install just the CM10 sms app (with quick reply etc) on my N4? Im fully stock 4.2.1, rooted etc. but miss the quick reply of CM10.
TheBishopOfSoho said:
Hi there, tried searching but couldnt find anything related to the N4. Is it possible to install just the CM10 sms app (with quick reply etc) on my N4? Im fully stock 4.2.1, rooted etc. but miss the quick reply of CM10.
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Would also like to know this.
You should be able to.. Grab the latest nightly ROM and extract the system/app/Mms.apk and copy it to your phones system/app and fix permissions. Make sure to replace it with the same name and remove the Mms.odex file as well..
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So does it work?
What's the point in replacing a app in /system/app when it's going to not make you able to flash or update via ota? Just flash cm10.1 and make your life easier. You're already half way there with root.
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Glowfly
spiderflyapps [dot] com/app/glowfly/
Sexier than CM's app and on sale till next year to boot. :good:
TheBishopOfSoho said:
Hi there, tried searching but couldnt find anything related to the N4. Is it possible to install just the CM10 sms app (with quick reply etc) on my N4? Im fully stock 4.2.1, rooted etc. but miss the quick reply of CM10.
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This works great on my nexus 4. I did have to flash a stock deodex ROM though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830

[Q] Customizing text messaging pop-ups

Does anyone know how to customize the text message pop-up so the only option that it lists is to "reply" (instead of also having "read" and "call")? I had the ability to do that on one of the roms I was on, but I can't remember which one. I'm on Liquid now and have been on PA and Slim lately and none of them have that option in the SMS settings, as far as I can tell.
Thanks in advance...
scott62185 said:
Does anyone know how to customize the text message pop-up so the only option that it lists is to "reply" (instead of also having "read" and "call")? I had the ability to do that on one of the roms I was on, but I can't remember which one. I'm on Liquid now and have been on PA and Slim lately and none of them have that option in the SMS settings, as far as I can tell.
Thanks in advance...
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The ROM was probably AOKP. I'm sure you can pull the MMS apk from it and use it in another ROM of your choice.
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nbeebe24 said:
The ROM was probably AOKP. I'm sure you can pull the MMS apk from it and use it in another ROM of your choice.
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Cool, thanks man
If not AOKP then definitely CyanogenMod as it was developed for that. It's called QuickReply so you can check there if not AOKP (which is a clone of CM right?)
shotta35 said:
If not AOKP then definitely CyanogenMod as it was developed for that. It's called QuickReply so you can check there if not AOKP (which is a clone of CM right?)
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Oh, okay cool. Can you tell me how to take the apk out of one rom and put it in another?
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Either you extract it from the ZIP file and place it in the new one then flash or
adb pull /system/app/MMS.apk (from CM10.1 installed on your phone)
then
adb push /system/app/MMS.apk (to the phone you want it on)
Or a combination of both the above (ripping from the ZIP then pushing it with ADB). Not entirely sure it can work though as some stuff might be linked to the Framework.apk however.
scott62185 said:
Oh, okay cool. Can you tell me how to take the apk out of one rom and put it in another?
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Download either ROM and use root explorer to copy the apk from the ROM zip to your phone. Reboot and voila.
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[Req.]Galaxy Note II messaging app for Galaxy s4

Im looking for the gn2 messaging style app for gs4.
I know they have it on freegs4 rom, but im running force.
itd be awesome to get that,
also, when are we going to get call recording, and flashlight toggle!!!
Pull the one you want from free rom, rename the force one with bak after .apk. push the free one and set permissions and reboot. Should work fine, make a nandroid before, just in case
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cerj said:
Pull the one you want from free rom, rename the force one with bak after .apk. push the free one and set permissions and reboot. Should work fine, make a nandroid before, just in case
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you have any idea where it would be located within the rom?
I cant seem to find it.
found every other app, haha.
chase357_501 said:
you have any idea where it would be located within the rom?
I cant seem to find it.
found every other app, haha.
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/system/app/SecMms.apk
clark44 said:
/system/app/SecMms.apk
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Yeah, i found it earlier, for some reason i was looking for mms.apk not secmms.apk. but whatever.
the only thing im having trouble with right now is,
putting the SecMms.apk from freegs4 to my rom.
ive got the apk on my desktop, i know how to change permissions once in my /system,
but i cant get the .apk to copy over, what do i need to do for that?
chase357_501 said:
Yeah, i found it earlier, for some reason i was looking for mms.apk not secmms.apk. but whatever.
the only thing im having trouble with right now is,
putting the SecMms.apk from freegs4 to my rom.
ive got the apk on my desktop, i know how to change permissions once in my /system,
but i cant get the .apk to copy over, what do i need to do for that?
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nevermind, i got it, i ended up using droid explorer.
works pretty nice.
now all we need is that flashlight toggle and call recording!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298596
There is an option to turn the flashlight on by long pressing the brightness icon.
gharlane00 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298596
There is an option to turn the flashlight on by long pressing the brightness icon.
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according to other users, it doesn't work on force rom, or any rom for that matter.
as a matter of fact, the op says not to use with any rom, just for stock rooted.
but thanks for trying anyways!
chase357_501 said:
according to other users, it doesn't work on force rom, or any rom for that matter.
as a matter of fact, the op says not to use with any rom, just for stock rooted.
but thanks for trying anyways!
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It works just fine on force rom im using the brightness mod on it without a problem
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devoureddreams said:
It works just fine on force rom im using the brightness mod on it without a problem
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wait, so did you go thru and pick the mods you wanted?
or did you flash all of them?
im a little confused on what you did.
give me a step by step if you would
devoureddreams said:
It works just fine on force rom im using the brightness mod on it without a problem
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nevermind, I thought it was a flashable zip.
didn't know it was an app, I figured it out!
thanks!

Moto X Kit [Download] By Droid Scoop

Moto X Kit By DroidScoop.net
This kit is a compilation of .apk files and wallpapers that will make your device function similar to the features found on the Moto X. We do not own the rights to any of these .apk's or wallpapers
Whats included:
Active Notifications .apk
Moto X Camera .apk
Moto X Gallery .apk
Twisty Launcher .apk
Sun Beam Live Wallpaper .apk
Moto X Wallpapers
Your device does not need to be rooted to use the following kit, but running an AOSP ROM provides a more intuitive interface.
Keep in mind the Moto X Camera as well as the gallery will not work on all devices. Most of the newer Motorola devices are compatible as well as many of the Samsung Galaxy phones. If issues arise use titanium backup to freeze the stock camera .apk
Also...
Active Notifications and twisty launcher must be configured to work as desired.
Download found at this Dev Host URL: d-h.st/FD1
Do Not Flash From Recovery
To install unzip the file and manually download the .apk files
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Is this meant to be flashed or unzipped an installed individually?
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infinit22 said:
Is this meant to be flashed or unzipped an installed individually?
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Unzipped and individually installed I apologize for not specifying that. The zip file I initially prepared was going to be an add on that could be flashed through a recovery, but I was getting too many errors and force closes. Also this allows for more devices to become compatible. Rooted or not.
I'm getting a parsing error trying to install the active notifications apk on my gs4. Im running a custom rom on 4.2.2
Edit: I'm pretty sure it's because active notifications only works on 4.3 phones. I remember this app came out not too long ago and you needed to have 4.3
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mattpayne92 said:
I'm getting a parsing error trying to install the active notifications apk on my gs4. Im running a custom rom on 4.2.2
Edit: I'm pretty sure it's because active notifications only works on 4.3 phones. I remember this app came out not too long ago and you needed to have 4.3
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I'm running illusion ROM 4.2.2 on a GS3 and I have yet to have an issue. I also have successfully used active notifications on a Nexus 4 on 4.3 as well as a HTC droid incredible on Gingerbread.
Try downloading the APK directly from the Play Store if the file is not working.
I think the apk in the zip file may be an older version of the active notifications app. I downloaded from the playstote when I learned it now works with 4.0+ and it works fine now. I just wanted some way to have active notifications
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Can anyone confirm the quality of this X Kit on the Note II?
Hey if you guys could leave some feedback or suggestions we'd appreciate it. We have a lot planned and this is only a stepping stone so please support us we need the motivation!
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nviz22 said:
Can anyone confirm the quality of this X Kit on the Note II?
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The kit is simply a pack of .apk files which should work fine with most devices. We have already tested these on our T-mobile Note II running an AOSP ROM. Please let me know if any issues arise as we will promptly configure a fix.
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The kit is simply a pack of .apk files which should work fine with most devices. We have already tested these on our T-mobile Note II running an AOSP ROM. Please let me know if any issues arise as we will promptly configure a fix.
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I got a parsing error for the apk download for Active Notifications. Does this require me to download the app from the Play Store? I did that before hand, but I deleted it and tried to install the apk and said parsing still.
nviz22 said:
I got a parsing error for the apk download for Active Notifications. Does this require me to download the app from the Play Store? I did that before hand, but I deleted it and tried to install the apk and said parsing still.
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Try downloading the .apk from the Playstore and let me know how that works; Also what type of device are you using and what OS version. I have gotten this to work on a couple of rooted devices on ICS and Gingerbread but I have noticed that many devices not running 4.0+ are running into problems.
DroidScoop said:
Try downloading the .apk from the Playstore and let me know how that works; Also what type of device are you using and what OS version. I have gotten this to work on a couple of rooted devices on ICS and Gingerbread but I have noticed that many devices not running 4.0+ are running into problems.
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Dynamic Notifications works in the same concept, but it shows a stock android style icon for gmail and texts. I am using a Note II with stock 4.1.2 TW.
nviz22 said:
Dynamic Notifications works in the same concept, but it shows a stock android style icon for gmail and texts. I am using a Note II with stock 4.1.2 TW.
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We just flashed stock TW on our Note II and we're getting the same error. So the only fix I'm seeing for this device is to flash an AOSP based ROM
DroidScoop said:
We just flashed stock TW on our Note II and we're getting the same error. So the only fix I'm seeing for this device is to flash an AOSP based ROM
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Yeah, I think I am not really willing to root my device at this time. Thanks for the help though. If you find a fix besides the AOSP ROM of my choice, let me know via private message. Thanks, but outside of the Active Notifications, I enjoyed the wallpapers. I hope the Motorola apps will work on all devices.
WhaT'S Twisty Launcher? I am looking for Moto X's stock Launcher..is this it?
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GH0ST DR0NE said:
WhaT'S Twisty Launcher? I am looking for Moto X's stock Launcher..is this it?
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My apologies for the delay,
The twisty launcher .apk is the only working method to simulate the Moto X's Quick capture camera. I have yet to find a device that supports this native feature other than the Moto X itself.

[Q] AOSP Phone apk on tw possible?

Just like the thread stated. Or is there another apk that is is TW based that somewhat resembles ... I absolutely hate the stock tw phone dialer. Is it possible to install a AOSP phone apk on the note 3 tw rom? I have tried several different times with another roms apk's and it is always a fail.
What I ended up trying was taking the phone and contacts apk from eclipse rom and froze both of them in Ti backup and then installed them (fail). I also uninstalled both of them and installed the others (again fail). Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Any reason why you don't want to just run eclipse rom?
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Have you tried EX Dialer? I love it
kvnhmmd said:
Have you tried EX Dialer? I love it
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No but I will havta check that out
ginger man said:
Any reason why you don't want to just run eclipse rom?
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I am currently running hyper drive.. I have eclipse on my second slot but I still seem to like hyper better overall.
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