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White on black stock messaging app mod wanted

Just about as simple as it sounds. The evo theme is dark, but the mms app is obnoxiously black on white. It's kinda blinding in dark rooms. Yeah handcent can do that but that's way over kill for a texting app for my use. I'm using the fresh rom, btw. Thanks.

marketplace
Download ChompSms and you can customize all the colors and even make it themed like Iphones sms system. It's a nifty and FREE little app. I donated to remove adds and its been well worth it. Give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you uninstall it.

I too am wanting to have this white on black or white on gray feature WITHOUT going the third party route of using chompsms or handcent. I like the simple features if the stock sense app. waking up early and reading missed texts is blinding lol.

I know you said you don't want another app but this is the messaging app from AOSP and it replaces the default HTC messaging app. Just flash it in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752604
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I would also like to see this I really hate how bright it is. The only problem with aosp messaging is you can't use the HTC messaging widget

AOSP would be the easiest, making the sense app black you would either need to pretty much completely rewrite the xml or you would need to theme all the Sense apps through com.htc.resources. All the HTC apps get there style from com.htc.resources, I was going to make them black in my blue theme but the HTC stuff is way to integrated into android.

bmtdan said:
I would also like to see this I really hate how bright it is. The only problem with aosp messaging is you can't use the HTC messaging widget
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Thats weird. It works just fine for me. You sure you did it right?

mmcjam07 said:
Thats weird. It works just fine for me. You sure you did it right?
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really? ive actually never tried lol i had just read somewhere that it is not useable hmmmm

bmtdan said:
really? ive actually never tried lol i had just read somewhere that it is not useable hmmmm
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Yep. Both of my messaging widgets work. But I'm on a different ROM (Myn's Warm 2.2), so maybe that could have something to do with it?

potentially but i think i may try it

mmcjam07 said:
I know you said you don't want another app but this is the messaging app from AOSP and it replaces the default HTC messaging app. Just flash it in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752604
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will this work with Fresh?

tracerit said:
will this work with Fresh?
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I think it said it works with any Sense ROM
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GO Launcher/SMS

I use both GO Launcher and GO SMS as of today....very amazing.
Beats LauncherPro and ADW IMO.
Allows a folder style just like the iphones in the app drawer where you drag and drop apps on apps to make folders. It also allows different app drawer styles....left to right scrolling or top to bottom.
It also has re sizable widgets...just like launcher pro plus.
Its overall the snappiest launcher i've used.
Here's some screenshots of my setup!
http://screensnapr.com/v/Kyiy2K.jpg
http://screensnapr.com/v/0pjQmr.png
http://screensnapr.com/v/MuOYf7.png
http://screensnapr.com/v/5TQCtv.png
http://screensnapr.com/v/b36YOS.png
http://screensnapr.com/v/8r900c.png
http://screensnapr.com/v/ddhFbE.png

Nope
10Char

I'm definitely looking at those, but they are lacking a bit right now
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Rippley05 said:
I'm definitely looking at those, but they are lacking a bit right now
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I haven't found one thing I DIDN'T like about the launcher.
What don't you?

It isn't much different, does it offer custom docks, swipe gestures, widgets?
Not knocking it at all, its just lacking a bit
dhMassacre said:
I haven't found one thing I DIDN'T like about the launcher.
What don't you?
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I really like GO SMS, but I'm a huge fan LP+...don't see me switching anytime soon. Plus the dev of LP is planning something huge in the app development. Which I hope is coming soon, with the release of ADW EX.

He's gonna rewrite the app instead of basing it off the android launcher...been at it a long time tho
sag7392 said:
I really like GO SMS, but I'm a huge fan LP+...don't see me switching anytime soon. Plus the dev of LP is planning something huge in the app development. Which I hope is coming soon, with the release of ADW EX.
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Yeah, that's what I saw on his webpage...hope it drops soon.

Go launcher is the only one I use as well. Lp is kool but I really like that built in app uninstaller and task stop. Its pretty tight especially on the synergy rom.

I haven't used GO Launcher, but I am using GO SMS right now and I am impressed. It seems to be pretty laggy for me, but that is improving with every update, and that I have now set message limits. Also, the turn on screen pop up function is lacking.

It looks nice...MIUI'ish
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Go sms is crap. It locked up my phone and I had to reboot it.
Sent from my basement.

Still doesn't beat LP or ADW, it lacks everything those two have and the overall layout looks ugly.
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cawu said:
Still doesn't beat LP or ADW, it lacks everything those two have and the overall layout looks ugly.
Nope.
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have you even tried it..lol

I have paid versions on LP and ADW Ex. I am currently using Go Launcher. It is fast and unobtrusive. I always worry that by adding more features the launchers get bogged down.
I will probably try customizing ADW some more but right now I like Go launcher. I used LP for the longest time before.
People keep requesting more and more features in the Go Launcher thread in the Android Apps section. I actually hope they don't add to much.
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Just gave both a try. I really like the go launcher, but its missing a few things I like. I would like the ability to shrink the dock size and put a custom background. I like the app drawermuch better than lp or ADW.

not too shabby

The ONE thing that bothers me about Sense.

The lagginess of the app drawer scrolling. Maybe it's because I'm so used to LauncherPro but it just doesn't feel smooth. I really do like all the other aspects of Sense though.

Completely agree stop when you get to the end don't iust slow down. Very annoying.
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I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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GoldenCyn said:
I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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Another thing I agree on nothing like unlocking your phone and seeing lightning bolts lol.
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What's the reason that Sense Widgets can't be used with 3rd party launchers?
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If you guys bought beautiful widgets you will never look back at sense again weather animations again. that along with the new open gl weather live wallpaper is pretty sick

dbisch said:
What's the reason that Sense Widgets can't be used with 3rd party launchers?
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There's a tight integration among Sense-related stuff.

DS36 said:
If you guys bought beautiful widgets you will never look back at sense again weather animations again. that along with the new open gl weather live wallpaper is pretty sick
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Bw is a poor substitute for Sense. Sorry, HTC has them beat and Sense 3.0 takes it to a whole new level.
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Say what you will about touchwiz, but they got it right with the horizontal app drawer scrolling. I love that option in ADW launcher as well. I just wish sense gave you that option somehow.

brad r said:
Say what you will about touchwiz, but they got it right with the horizontal app drawer scrolling. I love that option in ADW launcher as well. I just wish sense gave you that option somehow.
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I really don't like horizontal app drawers. I'd actually love a WP7 style list.
The one thing I don't like about Sense is the inability to remap the right button. I don't need the bloody personalize button there all the time.

adrynalyne said:
Bw is a poor substitute for Sense. Sorry, HTC has them beat and Sense 3.0 takes it to a whole new level.
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I agree. Never understood why people always recommended BW as an alternative to sense.

tekhna said:
The one thing I don't like about Sense is the inability to remap the right button. I don't need the bloody personalize button there all the time.
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At least that's possible with root. I can remap the right button to whatever I want. I don't think it's possible to have sense + horizontal app drawer, though, even with root.
I like the horizontal app drawer because unlike vertical app drawer, I don't over-scroll.

Agreed I really wished we could use launcherpros 3d app drawer. I like beautiful widgets but at the end its just not quite as elegant as HTC's sense widget.
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WillTheGreat said:
Agreed I really wished we could use launcherpros 3d app drawer. I like beautiful widgets but at the end its just not quite as elegant as HTC's sense widget.
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Actually, there is a way to replace the app drawer, sorta by using another app.
I'll have to remember the steps...

There are a few threads about it. But I'm pretty sure its not possible.
http://www.google.com/m/search?q=site:xda-developers.com+replace+htc+sense+app+drawer
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Nate14 said:
I agree. Never understood why people always recommended BW as an alternative to sense.
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I recommend go launcher ex over either of those. I never actually see anyone else recommend it though, but it's a drastic change from sense. It has a horizontal sliding app drawer and I never notice lag. You can do a vertical one as well if you like with it, though I dont see why. The only complaint I might have is the lack of built in widgets (it only has 2 right now), but they're adding more. However, I dont care about those anyways.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex

only thing I hate about sense is the fact that you can't use a wii controller with the phone

GoldenCyn said:
I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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my fav part of sense. and the keyboard.
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yareally said:
I recommend go launcher ex over either of those. I never actually see anyone else recommend it though, but it's a drastic change from sense. It has a horizontal sliding app drawer and I never notice lag. You can do a vertical one as well if you like with it, though I dont see why. The only complaint I might have is the lack of built in widgets (it only has 2 right now), but they're adding more. However, I dont care about those anyways.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
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Yea, I used sense for a few days and found go launcher ex and haven't looked back SENSE. Folders, recent apps, running apps (task killer), 15 dock spots all customizable. I like beautiful widgets for the live wallpaper.
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PWEB18 said:
my fav part of sense. and the keyboard.
Yuck. I hate the keyboard. I use Keyboard from Gingerbread. Awesome app.
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For us few

I found a hone replacement that is clean and semi 3d and a nice lock screen that has taking my mind off sense temporarily lol
Its called Regina launcher if u pull and hold down it goes to a.carousel like 3d view of ur homescreens
Its not laggy or slow by any means comes with a weather.clock widget that is veryyyyy nice
And ripple lock is a honeycomb imitation lock that goes well with it
Just for.those who want something new
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Ah, I played around with that home launcher, really new and awesome idea. For some reason it was a bit laggy for me, not sure why. And I was getting annoyed by the 3d switching screens thing. But all in all, anyone who wants a change, that's a cool home launcher

Mikeglongo said:
Ah, I played around with that home launcher, really new and awesome idea. For some reason it was a bit laggy for me, not sure why. And I was getting annoyed by the 3d switching screens thing. But all in all, anyone who wants a change, that's a cool home launcher
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Yea its nice bit def needs some updates maybe if enough people catch wind of it.the Dev will work on it some more.
Its definitely a nice change tho I use launcher pro with LG weather widget and regina launcher back n forth all.day
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I tried it on my g2. It needs a ton of refinement.
G2x with CM7 and faux 1.7 kernel. [email protected] 5009 quadrant.

tackleberry said:
I tried it on my g2. It needs a ton of refinement.
G2x with CM7 and faux 1.7 kernel. [email protected] 5009 quadrant.
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G2 don't really have the power to run that smoothly I had the g2 and ended up giving it to my mom
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Ok, I took a look and I liked it...I wanted to love it...but came away with the feeling that it wasn't quite fully baked. It definitely does things differently and I'm keeping my eye on it. A bit more development and polish and this could end up on my phone full time. If you are looking for something different you can't go wrong by taking a look.
Good find OP...thanks for the post.

I use it from time to time, I like that you can have a different wallpaper for each screen. I like the clock to.
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bdkinney said:
Ok, I took a look and I liked it...I wanted to love it...but came away with the feeling that it wasn't quite fully baked. It definitely does things differently and I'm keeping my eye on it. A bit more development and polish and this could end up on my phone full time. If you are looking for something different you can't go wrong by taking a look.
Good find OP...thanks for the post.
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Agreed completely! !! Glad u liked the change of.view
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sabo2000 said:
I use it from time to time, I like that you can have a different wallpaper for each screen. I like the clock to.
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Yess the clock is clean
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Favorite/best dialer

OK, I've tried all the big ones, go contacts ex, dialer one, and TouchPal Dialer. Each one seems to have a unique feature or coolness to it, mostly go contacts or TouchPal, but they seem to be lacking or be incomplete... For example when using go and trying to edit a contact... You can't join multiple contacts together... If i was going to use a third party dialer I would want to freeze at the least the stock... With a third party sms app, i use handcent, i don't lose any functionality save for maybe the green dot.. But who uses that? Haha, so what in curious is, is out of all the dialers what is everyone's personal recommendations?
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Check out contapps
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Checked it out, kinda liked it hahaha, I'm torn though, lol... I'm the most indecisive android user ever... Hahaha
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I'm still looking too.
My dialer has to be efficient to work with a large contact list (good search). I don't need integration with anything else than Google Contacts (no Facebook, etc). But I'l like some management tools, like 'call back tomorrow' with alarm, integration with a todo list, etc.
trillonometry said:
Check out contapps
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Contapps looks like a toy to me. Too focused on contacts with pictures.

thronnos said:
I'm the most indecisive android user ever... Hahaha
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that's what Android is all about. What's it lacking?

What i use.
Light weight, fast, has themes.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.youlu&feature=search_result

kedlun said:
that's what Android is all about. What's it lacking?
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Well it seems that either some apps lack any editing or joining capabilities... Others seem to lack integration with certain things... Its small things but things that I as a whole always use... Its the one up the HTC sense launcher/dialer had compared to stock android... Sigh
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