Handcent Next SMS

Been using this app since Android 4.4, because the new OS versions allow only one app to manage all sms functions. This app, to my knowledge, is currently the most comprehensive. It has blacklisting, personalized notification, and backup functions, and more. There are issues from time to time, but the author responds and addresses them quickly upon notice.

Was working great! Then I kept getting an old draft popping up every time I opened a particular thread. I would have to delete the draft in order to send the message. Then when I would go back to my list of threads, the app would stop unexpectedly and close. I would open it back up and still have the same draft in my thread! So frustrating. It would also force close when trying to send a message from the pop-up message. Getting really inconvenient, considering switching back to my stock SMS app

OK when receiving a message through the pop-up window. It actually opens the whole app. Making quick responses useless. So then I have to close the app and reopen whatever it was I was doing every time.

This used to be the best messaging app. Now it's really buggy. It constantly crashes. And now I can't start a new text thread with anyone--the app crashes. I can only respond to an open thread. Not good.

Still has auto convert bug. Now it WON'T convert at all. Also I have drafts hanging out after I sent them. Have to flip between my built in messaging app on my phone when my texts become long, just so it'll send one MMS instead of 5 SMS. Handcent team is EXTREMELY vigilant and TRIES so hard to fix issues, but this is starting to become too much.

I love the Handcent Next SMS app. In my experience, it's simply THE best texting app available, and I've tried several. When they release an update that happens to have a glitch, they fix it quickly...can't beat their service!

Just a quick issue to raise. For some reason it won't let me send texts to a number such as 80091 with STOP as the message? Am I missing something or is there a setting that needs changing? Thanks

Still sending double messages and the new pop-up feature is a little annoying. I just want it how it used to be, pop-up and when a new message comes in just swipe to the left or right.

Used forever, but newest update made it not work at all. Cannot get any messages. Will change back to 5 stars once it works again.

I purchased updated version. You have option to block messages from spam pr texters u don't want to see their messages and unblock them on black list, I love the private message box where I put in a code of my choosing to see messages that are private and you can choose it. You pick themes and skins for app and you personalize it from the color to the size or type of text u wish to use. And the new animated emojis!!

Since the update I am not able to receive texts. However the stock app gets them all. One star until fixed.

Since the last two updates I don't always receive texts and some of my texts won't send. Not good for an SMS application !

I love this app but the group txt is not working good since the new update. I have already emailed y'all about it for the past few weeks and followed your directions but Still it didn't work. I received another email saying it's fixed on the new version . I uninstall and reinstall. I still can't Receive my group txt in one thread ! I always Recieve it in split thread. there's an option under Chat for send it's either split thread or one thread.. So I choosed one thread. But there is no option on how you want to Receive txt on this new update !! It had that option before the new update. Can you add that option in settings under Chat on Recieve option split Thread or one thread.. Thank you

This app is GREAT. Can we get a keep at bottom option so i dont have to place my messages on the blacklist or in the private box?

If you block someone in your phone this app still shows their messages. It's very boring not like sms pro which has better features more customization

It was working great then Uninstalled it and it no longer want to work the right way no.message alerts no sound working doesn't flash icons or anything very sad day for me now having to use stock application for text messages please help im using the note 5 from sprint I then emailed the support group help desk and with in a matter of like 10 mins they had everything resolved and working back to normal that is best response I have had from any app support ever it was just awesome thanks Handcent for all your help and awesome and amazing customer service that you have provided with this issue thanks a million one happy user now

They moved the personalization options.. I was a bit sour till i found them.. I'm better now tho.. Good app n all that..

Getting better, would be nice to know what all these known issues that are fixed?

For some reason the app isn't letting me get all my messages how come it's doing that I really love this app I would hate to have to delete it help please.....

I have been using this app forever, and since the latest update yesterday it doesn't sent my texts...i have reverted back to my default app.... Please fix. Im using HTC 10 latest software

Great app until the latest update. I'm no longer getting message previews in the notification banner. All its says is new message. Also pushes the same generic message received to my smart watch.

Used to work fine, then tone stopped working, 3 updates later and still no notification sound, shame as it WAS best sms app out there

Lost my texts from a loved one who is passed and my best friend because back up doesn't work unless you pay. Tried to contact developers and received no response.

Group messaging not working after latest update version. Please check and solve. Thanks

More often than not my messages won't send .keeps saying retry. .it's annoying.

I kept not getting texts from people

FIX THIS PLEEEEASSEEE...Use to love this app....Now my notifications has completely stopped....FIX PLEEAASSSSSEE

Great app. Great Dev support when there are issues.

Use everyday better then standard sms

This app send double text messages

It is not working on Asus zenfone 2! But before it was best app

Can't use the emojis!

Amazing

For years GoSMS was my favorite SMS app until the newest update. It constantly freezes and crashes slowing down my phone to a snail pace. I've been searching for an alternative and found Handcent Next SMS and I love it! I love the UI and how you can have multiple customizations per conversation. Thanks for this amazing app Handcent!

Terrible. Take the app back to what is was a year ago... seriously... swipe left to get to private box when it used to be on 3 dot menu... and why did I pay to still see adds. It is like you wrote the app while you were playing in iOS and you were high on shrooms. The only reason I am still here is becuz I paid for service for year.

Ive been using Handcent for years, easily the best sms app out there, and always improving to meet and surpass current standards. Note to Developers: Recently, I've noticed a tendency for the app to crash when attempting to crop an image for use as background in doodling. I use this obscure feature all the time, would love for it to be fixed, haha.

I had issues and reached out to them and the issue was instantaneously fixed... They're back to my number 1 default texting app. Try it you'll love it. And the handcent anywhere add on helps me text discreetly at work without having my phone on my desk.

Cute happy app. Love the pop up window this is the main reason for this app. I have an Samsung5 and am having problems with the pop up window's speech to text. I also have 2 emails from an unknown sender and cannot erase them from my notifications. Please help!

The notification in my notification bar wont go away. The notification on my homescreen on the shortcut for the app keep saying I have 2 message from "Unknown Sender." Looked online and several are having this issue recently

Great app!! I had a minor issue that I posted about in my original review, and the devs almost immediately contacted me to make it right! They asked a bunch of questions, and released an updated version addressing the glitch within hours. Amazing. I will never go back to GoSMS, this is better in every way! Thank you!!