These are the recent changes to the Textra application, available for download from Google Play.

Version 4.29 In Quick Compose & New Message, you can now quickly set and switch your preferred contacts that initially appear here. Choose from Starred , Pinned and Recents . Love that animation!

, and . Love that animation! Improved Blocklist feature: You can now add numbers for blocklisting directly in the Settings > Blocklisted screen (using the floating + icon).

Improved Blocklist feature: You can now view a blocklisted conversation directly from the Settings > Blocklisted screen (so no need to unblocklist beforehand).

Improved Blocklist feature: Against each blocklisted entry we now show a timestamp of the last message, just in case you want to check if a message has been received, but don't want to torture yourself by viewing the conversation directly!

Updated the JoyPixels emoji style to JoyPixels 6.0.

Save space when sending MMS by storing the compressed version of media, instead of the original size. See Settings > MMS > Save Storage Space. This is also customizable per conversation.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.28 When in multi-select mode (long press a message bubble) in a conversation, you can now do a 'select all' via the double tick icon at the top left of the screen. It's very fast too!

MMS improvements.

Improved animations when using setting popup dialogs.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.27 Bug fixes.

Version 4.26 NEW: Screen Color option, see Textra Settings > Customize Look > Screen Color = Same as Android.

NEW: Emoji section navigation, when emojis are dragged up to scroll (in the Textra + panel), we now show section icons in the footer toolbar, so it's easier to jump to a specific section / grouping.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.25 We hear you! See Settings > Customize Look > App Icon Color, new option "Legacy Icon"

Bug fixes.

Version 4.24 WORLD FIRST: Added support for 3000+ (all) of the very latest (Unicode 12.1) Android, iOS, JoyPixel and Twitter emojis.

All emojis are now rendered at a higher quality (most obvious when long pressing an emoji in the + panel).

Bubbles are now wider to better make use of the available screen width (ensuring space is still available when dragging bubble left to reveal timestamps).

Improved MMS connectivity.

New feature to temporarily turn off WiFi when sending MMS which is required for certain devices and networks such as T-Mobile, AT&T and Xfinity. See Textra Settings > MMS > WiFi Fix

Full support for Adaptive Icons (white as the background layer and chosen app icon color as the foreground layer).

Improved draft handling so you should never lose a draft message again.

Improved the initial sync and resync process to ensure it runs correctly in the background and keeps the user informed via the best practice Android Notification mechanism.

Improved layout of Setting screens when using smaller Text Sizes.

Improved icon shadows (app icon, notification icon, task switcher icon and app icon color picker).

Bug fixes.

Version 4.23 Support for new HEIF picture format.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.22 Bug fixes.

Version 4.21 Bug fixes.

Version 4.20 Further improvements to MMS.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.19 Bug fixes.

Version 4.18 Enhanced an option in the Customize Notifications > Wake up Screen setting to honor DND. Now shows as "Yes (except on silent or DND)" - only applies to Android 6 and above.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.17 Smart Reply. Shows smart suggestions where relevant (contextual) to make it quicker for you to reply. On-device only, no data ever leaves your phone. See Settings > Smart Reply

Compliance with recently enforced Google API 28 requirements, more info @ https://developer.android.com/distribute/best-practices/develop/target-sdk

Bug fixes.

Version 4.16 More improvements to MMS messaging.

Version 4.15 Stability improvements and bug fixes mostly in relation to MMS messaging.

Version 4.14 Performance improvements.

Version 4.13 Support for 64-bit native code, more info at https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/01/get-your-apps-ready-for-64-bit.html

Bug fixes.

Version 4.12 Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 4.11 Bug fixes.

Version 4.10 Bug fixes.

Version 4.9 Bug fixes.

Version 4.8 Rewritten + panel feature so that it no longer requires special permissions and will not clash with gesture type apps.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.7 Bug fixes.

Version 4.6 Bug fixes.

Version 4.5 Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 4.4 NEW: The navigation bar is now colored (if your phone supports it) to match your Textra Screen Color (Light, Dark or Black).

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 4.3 See Textra Settings > Customize Notifications > Vibrate Pattern, for a new option called "Android (only when Phone on Vibrate)". Also available in the per conversation notification customizations.

Bug fixes.

Version 4.2 WORLD FIRST: Added support for 2900+ (all) of the very latest (Unicode 11) Android, iOS, Emoji One and Twitter emojis.

Version 4.1 See release notes for Release 4.0 + some urgent bug fixes.

Version 4.0 Important: From November 1, all app updates must be built against Android API 26 (Oreo) to ensure apps provide the most modern Android Features to users. For example the Android Permission model that prompts a user when a permission is first used, as opposed to just upon initial install, only white notification icons etc. Compliant with Google's new API 26 requirements.

Removed Notification Icon colors.

Added Notification Icon shapes (instead of colors) for Android Lollipop and above.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.50 Bug fixes.

Version 3.49 New font option, Gilroy , see Settings > Customize Look > Text Font

, see Settings > Customize Look > Text Font Bug fixes.

Version 3.48 Material Design 2 rounded corners for Quick Compose, Quick Reply, Floating Notifications, Mini-Menu, Setting Pop-ups, Overflow Menus and Toasts.

Fixed all known issues on Android P.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.47 Bug fixes.

Version 3.46 Android P fixes.

GDPR Privacy compliance works. For *ad supported users in Europe only* who fall under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you'll be presented with a one-off GDPR privacy confirmation dialog.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.45 Fixed issue on Pixel phones where a video taken in Textra was restricted to 1 second only.

Fixed issue on Samsung S9 phones where in the + panel, the bottom toolbar would (on occasions) not appear.

Fixed issue on Samsung S9 phones where in the + panel, the full screen camera icons would (on occasions) not appear.

Fixed issue on Samsung S9 phones where in the + panel, long pressing the camera icon to launch the camera app, would then not return the image taken (it returned a blank square).

Fixed issue on some phones where conversation bubbles and message text would sometimes 'run off' the screen, mostly this impacted HTC U11 phones.

GDPR privacy compliance works.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.44 NEW FEATURE: Complete flexibility in configuring Notification Buttons as well as Notification Gestures (Tap and Clear). See Settings > Customize Notifications > Define Notification Actions. These are also configurable per conversation as well (long press a conversation, dotdotdot, Customize), so for example, you may configure a DELETE button for certain conversations, like incoming bank messages.

as well as (Tap and Clear). See Settings > Customize Notifications > Define Notification Actions. These are also configurable per conversation as well (long press a conversation, dotdotdot, Customize), so for example, you may configure a DELETE button for certain conversations, like incoming bank messages. Bug fixes.

Version 3.43 Improved Notifications: See Settings > Customize Notifications > Mark as Read

Improved Notifications: Added Rich Notification Buttons.

Users can now manage their personal preference for the ad position (if not a Pro user) in Settings > Manage Ads.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.42 WORLD FIRST: Added support for 2700+ (all) of the very latest (Unicode 10) Android, iOS, Emoji One and Twitter emojis.

Improved GIF resizing, so that very large GIFs (including Samsung Live Message GIFs) can be sent via MMS (no other Google Play SMS/MMS app, including Android Messages can resize GIFs this effectively).

Bug fixes.

Version 3.41 Added a new preference, see Settings > Web Previews (Off, Sent, Received, All). So configure whatever suits!

You can now configure your preferred (default) emoji skin tone. See Settings > Customize Look > Emoji Skin Tone.

When scrolling and a new message comes in for that conversation, we now show a small counter near the top of the screen, so you don't forget you received a message.

Improved Android Oreo support.

Previously, when an advert animated in from the top of the screen it moved the rows below it down, this was often annoying (you'd go to tap a conversation and it moved), very frustrating! So we have *moved* ads to the bottom of the screen instead. UPDATE: users hated this and complained, so undid it.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.40 For weblink pre-rendered 'snippets' we no longer display those for sent messages (you know what you sent).

For weblink pre-rendered 'snippets' we only display them for http and https prefixed URLs.

Added support for icon badging on the latest SONY phones.

Improved Android O support.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.39 We improved the Send Delay feature. So it's now possible to 'confirm' the send without waiting for the 'send delay' period to pass.

In the search screen, you can now long press rows in the search results to do collective actions, like Delete, Lock, Unlock and Share as Email.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.38 The Android 7.0 MMS service can 'hang' for up to 20 minutes, especially during busy group chat sessions. There is no point raising the 'Cannot get MMS: timeout' error during this time, as it's annoying. We now keep retrying for a period to minimize the impact upon users. See article for a detailed explanation.

Version 3.37 Search, we now offer a 'scope' feature, so you can easily locate LOCKED or SCHEDULED messages.

Added new Emoji Style option, Android Oreo .

. For weblink pre-rendered 'snippets' we no longer display those for unknown contacts (not in your address book).

For weblink pre-rendered 'snippets' we now resize the images correctly.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.36 For weblinks (URLs), we now provide a pre-rendered 'snippet' inside the message bubble. For example (copy and share this link to see it in action) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6a2kheSpT8

Improvements to MMS robustness - Verizon users we hear you!

Bug fixes.

Version 3.35 Added 70 NEW material design colors!

PLAYFUL & FUN. You can now auto-color your contact theme colors for a bit more vibrancy. See Settings > Customize Look > Auto-theme Contacts.

Added a 'Pin to Top' feature (keeps the conversation at the top of the list). Accessible from either the conversation list (long press) or from the per conversation settings.

Added support for Android Heads-up Notifications (if preferred over the Textra Floating Notifications). See Settings > Customize Notifications > (Heads-up) Style.

Added support for larger aspect ratio phones, such as the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.34 Added PURE BLACK theme option (+ bubble color option).

Added Textra Settings > Customize Notifications > During Phone Call options.

options. Added ability to send an 'empty' message (some countries require this to top-up for example bus passes). Press space bar then press the send icon.

Textra now works with most in-car bluetooth message systems, so for example if your car reads your messages, Textra will now mark them as read and clear the notifications.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.33 Any third party app that 'counts unread messages' from the Android SMS / MMS database will NOW work with Textra. For example Samsung watches, Blackberry HUB, Fitbits, Tasker, Car systems etc.

Fixed up missing emojis. Apologies!

Bug fixes. Important: In relation to the first point above, you may NOW need to TURN OFF Notifications from other installed SMS apps, via their settings. Otherwise you'll get multiple notifications.

Version 3.32 Added a new bubble style, rounded corners with no tails. See Settings > Customize Look > Bubble Style.

Added support for App Icon Shortcuts (Android 7.1 only).

Improved the look of the White Theme (status bar and accent color usage).

Improved emoji panel scrolling speed (especially for LG V20 phones).

Reduced APK size.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.31 You can now select a color theme per conversation. Simply tap the 'expand' icon (top right) in a conversation to access the new per contact color picker.

You can now select a color theme for each contact in a group conversation (avatar and bubble color).

Added support for the Drivemode application ("Drivemode drastically simplifies the way you use your phone while driving").

Added support for GIFs selected from the Google Keyboard (Gboard).

Bug fixes.

Version 3.30 WORLD FIRST: Textra now provides all published (2000+ Unicode 9) emojis for iOS, EmojiOne, Twitter and Android emoji styles.

published (2000+ Unicode 9) emojis for iOS, EmojiOne, Twitter and Android emoji styles. Long pressing on an emoji in the + panel now magnifies it, so easier to see!

For multi-media messages we now show additional details (e.g. size) when pressing the "i" icon in either the mini-menu or the media previewer.

Bug fixes. Merry Christmas!

Version 3.29 Added WHITE as an option in Theme Colors. Nice!

Added capability to periodically delete older messages (to save space). See Textra Settings > Messages to Keep (this is also on a per conversation basis as well).

basis as well). In the per conversation settings screen, Media thumbnail gallery, you can now long press (multi-select) and delete via the newly added trash icon.

thumbnail gallery, you can now long press (multi-select) and delete via the newly added trash icon. You can now delete pictures or videos in the Textra media viewer (full screen) via the newly added trash icon.

Added round app icon support for the new Google Pixel Launcher.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.28 NEW: In a conversation tap the expand icon (NICE animation!) to access:

icon (NICE animation!) to access: Per conversation customizations.



Naming of a multi-recipient conversation (tap the pencil icon). Once named you can refer to the 'conversation name' when composing a new message or searching.



For a multi-recipient conversation, you can now easily configure and switch between Bulk and Chat group messaging modes.

and group messaging modes.

Media thumbnail gallery. Easily view all Media (pictures, GIFs, videos) in a conversation.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.27 For Settings > Group Messaging = Bulk mode (sends a message to each recipient), when tapping a sent bubble and pressing "i" we now show the sent, delivered (if delivery reports on) and failed status for each recipient.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 3.26 When scheduling a (future) message we now use the Material Design date and time pickers. Android L and above only.

Send a single red or pink heart emoji to a friend (or yourself), see what happens.... Just a bit of fun to brighten the day! Android 4.3 and upwards.

Improved icon badge support for LG, HUAWEI, Sony, ASUS and Xiaomi phones.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.25 Partial Text Bubble Copy: Tap a bubble, tap COPY. Very nice!

Enhanced Android Auto Notifications. Requires Android 6.0 or above, the Android Auto app installed and an Android Auto compatible car .

. See Textra Settings > Customize Notifications > Android Auto 'Enable Integration'. The Default Android Auto integration: * Doesn't mark messages as read on the phone * Doesn't clear notifications on the phone * Doesn't allow delivery reports * Doesn't ignore messages from blacklisted contacts Textra resolves all these shortcomings. Bug fixes.

Version 3.24 NEW: Do you wish Quick Reply didn't auto-close after sending a message, so you can continue to chat? See Textra Settings > Customize Notifications > Auto Close Quick Reply.

NEW: Added Share as Email option for entire conversations. In the conversation list, long press to enter multi-select mode, top right (...), Share as Email.

option for entire conversations. In the conversation list, long press to enter multi-select mode, top right (...), Share as Email. Improved Dual SIM support for both SMS and MMS. Requires Android 5.1 or above.

Improved support for Emergency Alerts.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.23 Dual SIM support for both SMS and MMS. Requires Android 5.1 or above.

When tapping a bubble (or outside a bubble for pictures), we now also show an "i" icon in the mini-menu to show message details.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.22 Auto Night Mode . See Settings > Customize Look > Screen Color. Perfect if you use Light mode but wish it was not so bright at night (auto switches during Twilight).

. See Settings > Customize Look > Screen Color. Perfect if you use Light mode but wish it was not so bright at night (auto switches during Twilight). When sending or receiving just emojis, we show the emojis MUCH BIGGER and without a bubble. Go on express yourself!

and without a bubble. Go on express yourself! Just for fun, we now do a delightful transition animation when pressing the + / x icons (to the left of the message text field).

We now support optionally converting long SMS messages into MMS. See Textra Settings > SMS > Convert Long SMS to MMS. This is per-conversation as well (long press in the conversation list). So great if you are sending from say AT&T to a friend on Verizon and long SMS messages often get split and arrive out of order.

Failed Notifications (e.g. Mobile Data is off when receiving an MMS) now play a (failed) ringtone and also vibrate.

Bug fixes and layout improvements. Important: The Auto Night Mode feature requires a new permission "approximate location (network based)". This gets an approximate location from your mobile tower or WiFi network connection to determine when Twilight starts and ends based on your approx location (typically once a day). This DOES NOT use your GPS. There are no battery implications in using this permission.

Version 3.21 NICE! Added Text Color options in the Bubble Color picker.

Added option to auto-close the keyboard after sending. See Textra Settings > Close Keyboard after Sending

In the notification tray (and Android Wear) we now support expanded image / picture notifications.

Added a 'Conversation Context' (message history) page on Android Wear.

Improved launch performance.

Improved the GIF screen design.

Improved Android N Notification and Quick Reply support.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.20 NICE! Added contact avatars in group conversation bubbles.

For group messages when shown in the Floating Notification or the Conversation List we now prefix the senders name.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.19 Control your in-conversation sound and vibration! See Settings > Customize Notifications under heading 'In Conversation'

New cool toast animations, for example 'Mark all as Read' or Tap a Bubble, press COPY.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.18 Sooo smooth : send a message to see the new sending bubble animation.

: send a message to see the new sending bubble animation. The unread indicator (small circle) is now shown as a larger circle (badge) with an unread number displayed inside it.

Improved performance.

Bug fixes (including improved Android N support).

Version 3.17 Bug fixes.

Version 3.16 In New Message / Quick Compose, we now show the message bubbles as soon as you have selected your recipients.

as soon as you have selected your recipients. Much improved Drafts.

Improved video compression, so just about any video will now send!

New Intro animation (new users), check it out! Textra Settings > About > Resync.

Added the MMS 'Auto Save to Gallery' preference on a per convo basis as well as the default setting. Long hold in the conversation list, top right (...), Override Default Settings. Great if you only want to save received pictures from certain friends.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.15 64 Accent Colors! We now let YOU choose from all the Material Design accent colors. See Settings > Customize Look > Theme Colors

Bug fixes.

Version 3.14 Yay! 6 Bubble Styles. See Textra Settings > Customize Look > Bubble Style.

Universe First: We now provide all the latest 1600+ Android, Twitter, Emoji One & iOS style emojis *including diversity* on Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop & Marshmallow Android versions. So ALL emoji styles for all Textra users!

style emojis *including diversity* on Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop & Marshmallow Android versions. So ALL emoji styles for all Textra users! Added support for the Marshmallow Direct Share feature.

Improved emoji rendering quality and performance.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.13 World First: For Android style emoji we now provide all the latest (1600+) emojis even on older KitKat and Lollipop phones.

World First: For Android style emoji we have added diversity (skin tone) emojis too.

For phones that have manufacturer (e.g. Samsung) styled emoji, you can now choose to use the latest Android style emoji if you prefer.

Added a new emoji style called Emoji One . Simply gorgeous!

. Simply gorgeous! For Twitter style emojis we now support all the latest (1600+) emojis including diversity.

When tapping to the side of a picture bubble (to show the mini-menu) we now offer a SAVE option.

Bug fixes. You access the Textra emoji using the + icon to the left of the message field in the conversation. Long hold on a 'human skin emoji' (for example a hand gesture) to see diversity (skin tone color) options. IMPORTANT: These emoji are only available in Textra and not system wide (e.g. keyboard app). Only a firmware upgrade can give you full system wide (Android) emojis. So for now Textra is the only way to get 1600+ emoji with diversity.

Version 3.12 New app icon.

When scrolling in a conversation, we have improved the 'floating date label' which now includes a calendar so you can more easily find a particular date and also quickly scroll to the bottom of a conversation.

More performance improvements.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.11 Bug fixes.

Version 3.10 Improvements to Group Messaging.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.9 Landscape support for Quick Compose and Quick Reply.

When scrolling fast in a conversation, we show a 'floating date label' so you can more easily find a particular day.

Much improved emoji functionality inside + panel. Faster and a lot smoother to use. Plus more logical section headers.

Improved MMS.

Lots of performance improvements.

GIFs now have a minimum display size (so don't appear super small).

Settings screen can now also be right swiped to go back.

Much reduced storage requirements (Settings > About > Resync to optimize).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 3.8 Resolved issue with users temporarily losing their Pro status (can occur once more upon this upgrade, but then fixed forever).

More performance improvements. Snappier :-)

Introduced the Textra Bot (to help new users), say Hi!

Fixed all known Android M issues.

Added new preference, see Textra Settings > Quick Voice Memos.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.7 MMS support for Project Fi, VPNs and WiFi MMS (if carrier supported). See Settings > MMS > MMS Advanced > MMS Behavior = System

Fixed all known Android M issues.

Single tap on a bubble now also shows a Delete option (double tap Trash icon).

When using the Search feature, you can now go back to the search results from the conversation screen.

Improved density support for app graphics.

User interface improvements, e.g. long hold in convo list, FAB button now denotes Select All.

Deleting the last remaining message in a conversation now deletes the conversation itself.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.6 IMPORTANT performance fix. Certain apps can sync contacts with your device, if this is not performed properly, then those apps can, in effect, spam your device with ‘contact change events’ and cause freezing / lag with apps (like Textra) that listen for these change events. Textra now recognizes this is occurring and manages these events more effectively so as to not impact the user.

Version 3.5 Improved performance when showing bubbles in the conversation.

NO LIMITS on number of messages displayed anymore (was 3000 per conversation). Stays super quick regardless of number of messages!

New look Mini Menu (shown when you tap on a bubble) styled to match Android M.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.4 Selecting the Text Size is now via a slider control with 21 different font sizes. See Settings > Customize Look > Text Size

is now via a slider control with 21 different font sizes. See Settings > Customize Look > Text Size Performance improvements on Android L when launching Quick Reply.

Improved Billing (Upgrade to Pro) robustness, new permission required 'Find accounts'.

Bug fixes (including 5.1.1 Samsung icon badging fix).

Version 3.3 Improved performance when navigating between screens, try 'back arrow' from a conversation!

Textra will now dynamically resize (avatars and spacing) based on your specified Text Size. So much better if you use Larger or Smaller font sizes.

Enhanced the previously named 'Compact SMS Messages' now named 'Strip Accents & Diacritics' to also provide an Always option.

Bug fixes, notably system font not working (5.0.N firmware), + panel not opening (with Cleanmaster > iSwipe active) and 3 blank MMS bubble issues.

Version 3.2 NEW FLAT style emojis (from Twitter). See Settings > Customize Look > Emoji Style (OR you will see a download button for Twitter emojis in the + panel).

Fixed firmware (4.4) issue that made Textra slow and often freeze with certain third party keyboards.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.1 IMPORTANT: Protection from Stagefright! Video messages can contain an exploit called Stagefright that can harm your phone. Textra SMS protects by ensuring new video messages can not automatically run the exploit.

Textra can now compress (resize) videos when sending (KitKat and Lollipop only).

New smooth animations when going from Conversation List to Search screen.

Added Blacklist option in overflow menu in Quick Reply.

Bug fixes.

Version 3.0 NEW: 100+ Material Design colored app icons. See Textra Settings > Customize Look > App Icon Color

Bug fixes.

Version 2.37 NEW: Custom Vibration Patterns, done nicely! See Textra Settings > Notifications > Vibrate Pattern.

Added ripple touch events in all setting screens and dialogs (Android L).

Improved signature settings screen.

Full Android M support.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.36 Added unobtrusive message counter. In the conversation list, slide right to reveal.

Added Material Design switch components instead of the incorrectly used checkbox in the Setting screens.

Improved the scheduling of an SMS / MMS message, such that it's now easy to 'Change' it after scheduling.

Improved system bar tinting on Android L for certain devices.

Bug fixes, including a workaround for an issue with a certain third-party keyboard that causes Textra to crash or lag.

Version 2.35 100+ new material design THEME colors including selectable accent colors.

100+ new material design BUBBLE colors.

Nice new color picker.

When composing a new message and selecting a group, we now expand out the group into the individual contacts. Makes it easy to remove any contacts from your new messsage.

Improved performance.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.34 User Interface improvements, including revamped New Message / Quick Compose screens, icon size consistency, improved long hold selection circles and crisper delivery report ticks.

For Lollipop users, the multi-tasking recent feature now displays the Textra process with the users theme color.

Bug fixes, including draft bugs associated with delayed sending and floating notification issues. Colors: 100+ new material design colors coming very soon, including selectable accent colors.

Version 2.33 Fixed issues with incorrectly failing messages when already sent.

Fixed issues with sending of duplicate messages (impacts certain devices on certain firmware versions).

Bug fixes and user interface improvements.

Version 2.32 Added ripple touch events for all buttons (Android L only).

Improved feature (long hold to select bubbles) 'Share as Email' now formatted to also include the recipients number.

Heaps of bug fixes, thanks a lot to our users for raising issues!

Version 2.31 Improved performance when searching for contacts in the New Message and Quick Compose screens.

Improved feature (in convo, select bubbles) Share as Email, now formatted to be easier to read including timestamps.

Bug fixes and performance improvements. Note: New BILLING permission required for an in-app option to upgrade to a PRO version. If you love Textra feel free to declare your support (you'll be asked over the next day or so).

Version 2.30 Fixed Verizon MMS issues, so MMS now works over WiFi again.

Heaps and heaps of bug fixes, thanks a lot to our users for raising issues!

Version 2.29 Improved performance and animations.

Heaps and heaps of bug fixes, thanks a lot to our users for raising issues!

Version 2.28 In Lock Mode, the Floating Notification will remain displayed for specified time even if the screen goes off in the meantime.

In Settings > Defaults for Notifications > Floating Notification (Locked) added new option 'Show until dismissed'

To better support sending pics to non-smartphones, added a '200KB' option in Settings > MMS Settings > Send Size

Improved Android L support for ripple touch events (Android L only).

Bug fixes.

Version 2.27 Fixed known Android Firmware 5.1 issues.

Fixed known camera switching (front and rear facing) issues.

Added support for Vietnamese language.

Version 2.26 NEW: Single tap a bubble to bring up a quick 'Copy | Forward | More' mini menu. For pictures tap to the side of the bubble.

By popular user demand! Call icon (in convo list) is now on the right hand side in the convo list. Slide left to reveal.

Improved graphics (for higher resolution devices).

Bug fixes.

Version 2.25 When sliding right in the convo list to reveal the TRASH icon, we now also show a CALL icon.

We now honor Lollipop NONE | PRIORITY | ALL notification settings.

Contacts pics for Android Wear are now hi-res.

Bug fixes (including issue with AT&T MMS messages).

Version 2.24 Bug fixes.

Version 2.23 NEW Delay Send feature (so you can stop a message sending). See Settings > Default for Send Delay (also configurable per contact).

NEW Choose your System Font! See Settings > Customize Look > Text Style

NEW Heaps of new smooth animations to make Textra even slicker.

Improved Keyboard handling in the convo. When scrolling bubbles (down) quickly, keyboard will slide away for convenience.

Improved Keyboard handling in the convo. When keyboard is down and you slide upwards the keyboard will slide up for convenience.

Improved Voice Recording feature, so you can now check your voice recording before you send it.

Improved Quick Compose and Quick Reply performance.

Improved interface when choosing emojis, drag up for full screen.

Added Norwegian, Croatian, Georgian, Ukrainian and Farsi language translations.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.22 Quick Snap Camera image quality improvements.

Improved landscape support (New Message and Search) inside Textra app.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.21 NICE! In Quick Pick Gallery you can now long hold on a thumbnail to expand it (shows bigger pic).

you can now long hold on a thumbnail to expand it (shows bigger pic). In Quick Snap Camera (in full mode, slide up) it now allows rotation (so does not close camera).

(in full mode, slide up) it now allows rotation (so does not close camera). Bug fixes including: 'too many chrome instances' fix 'flashing when using Quick Reply in lock screen' fix for Android L, requires extra permission DISABLE_KEYGUARD Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our great users!

Version 2.20 Improved the Quick Snap Camera feature.

Improved performance when using the Quick Pick Gallery / Multi-Pick Gallery feature.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.19 In Settings > Default for Notifications > Tap Notification NEW option added called 'Quick Reply no Keyboard'

In Settings > About added a 'Mark All as Read' option.

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 2.18 NEW: Quick Pick Gallery / Multi-Pick Gallery. Press the gallery icon (in + panel) to quickly select one recent picture or slide up to select multiple pictures.

recent picture or slide up to pictures. NEW: Long hold on the camera icon to launch your camera app (as opposed to using the Textra Quick Snap camera).

Bug fixes. Tip: You can slide up the quick snap camera to make it full screen.

Version 2.17 NEW Scheduling feature! Schedule an SMS or MMS message for sending later. Check it out when composing a message, press the scheduled clock icon (in + panel).

NEW Quick Snap Camera feature. Check it out when composing a message, press the camera icon (in + panel). Great for quick snaps or selfies.

CPU and Battery usage optimization.

Bug Fixes.

Version 2.16 You can now choose Android or iOS style emojis. See Settings > Customize Look (Android 4.4 and above).

Improved landscape support inside Textra app.

Bug fixes (including LG closing issue on Lollipop).

Version 2.15 More Android Lollipop improvements (e.g. animated checkboxes) and bug fixes.

Added a few more Material Design Theme and Bubble colors (Settings > Customize Look).

Floating Notification now follows your Dark Mode preference and is Lollipop (card) styled.

Battery drain fixed!

Version 2.14 Improved Search feature, so you can now search for existing conversations by contact name.

Improved Android Lollipop compatibility.

Bug fixes, including sharing pics from other apps, e.g. Facebook.

Version 2.13 AT LAST! Bubble Color Customizations, default and per contact.

Improved Android Lollipop compatibility.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.12 NEW: Blacklisting / SMS Block (long hold in the conversation list to blacklist)

MMS Improvements.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.11 NEW: QUICK DELETE! Slide right in Conversation List to reveal Quick Delete feature.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.10 Improved MMS.

Improved Android Wear support.

New Setting > About > 'Resync Textra'

Bug Fixes.

Version 2.9 Bug fixes.

Version 2.8 Improved New Message and Quick Compose user interface.

Added Spanish and Hebrew translations.

Bug Fixes.

Version 2.7 Bug fixes!

Version 2.6 Android Wear improvements for multi-line long text messages.

Added icon badge for those phones that support icon badging. See Settings > Badge App Icon (only if your phone supports badging).

Bug fixes.

Version 2.5 Bug fixes.

Version 2.4 Added full Google Wear support, 'Reply' 'Mark as read' and 'Call'. Works with group messages too!

Floating Notification now shows full text on lock screen.

In + panel when choosing to send contact information (via contact icon) user can now choose vCard or Text.

Improved searching user interface.

Improved conversation bubble scrolling performance.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.3 Added Search Feature!

Added FULL Pushbullet support (quick reply, dismiss and groups).

Bug fixes.

Version 2.2 New Material Design icon.

Bug fixes.

Version 2.1 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 2.0 The first messaging app that features the new Android L Material Design look you've heard so much about. Seriously beautiful! Check out the following: Complete color theming with primary and accent colors and all new icons.

Trash can (when pressed) animation.

Long hold in the convo list to check out the delightful plus to tick animation.

New Message or Quick Compose, check out the cool contact picture chips.

Right swipe fades away Quick Reply and Quick Compose.

Tap title bar in Quick Reply to enlarge it.

Tap contact pic in the conversation (top right) to reveal details. Tap mobile number to automatically copy it.

When composing a message, check out the plus icon animation.

Right swipe the Floating Notification to dismiss and mark as read.

Swipe up the Floating Notification to dismiss and leave till later.

New Setting > Mobile Contacts Only.

Unobtrusive audio recording (great for a quick one-touch message).

New tabbed emoji panel, so it's quicker to navigate and scroll.

Version 1.84 NEW: 'Send using Enter' option in Settings.

Fixed graphical glitch with opening Quick Reply from lock screen (impacted Nexus phones).

Fixed screen off issue when opening Quick Reply from lock screen (impacted Nexus phones).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.83 You complained! You berated us! So, we dusted ourselves off, listened and got busy. The best of the old and new quick reply out now. Enjoy!

Version 1.82 Improvements to Quick Reply, based on some great user feedback. Thanks!

Version 1.81 Improvements to Quick Reply, based on some great user feedback.

Version 1.80 NEW STYLE FLOATING QUICK REPLY: So simple and convenient. Lock screen as well!

Bug Fixes.

Version 1.79 PEBBLE notifications support! Now works with the Pebble watch.

Bug fixes.

Version 1.78 NEW: Added more Vibrate Patterns (Single Medium / Multiple Medium).

NEW: Textra will now display iOS emoji's in the contact name if set.

Bug fixes.

Version 1.77 NEW: Added a 'Select All' feature in the conversation list. Makes it much easier to for example delete all messages.

NEW: Added a fix for T-Mobile issue with failing to send and receive MMS messages when using WiFi Calling. See Settings > MMS Settings > T-Mobile WiFi Calling Fix

Improved Quick Compose performance when showing fav contact pics.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.76 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.75 For received messages, when sliding left to reveal timestamps we *NOW ALSO* show the time the message was originally sent as well as the received time (only if they differ).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.74 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.73 We now show a delivery timestamp (when Delivery Reports are on) next to the Delivered indicator in the sent message bubble.

Improved image previewing.

New look Textra icon.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.72 Added BLACK option to existing Dark Mode preference!

Bunch of bug fixes (group recipients, current app list, Samsung video recording).

Version 1.71 NEW: Ability to turn off notifications on a per contact basis, great for over active group conversations!

NEW: When long holding in the conversation list, you can now customize Notifications, Bubble Colors, Delivery Reports and Signatures for group conversations.

Bunch of MMS improvements.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.70 Bunch of bug fixes

Version 1.69 Full compatibility with Mighty Text!

Bunch of bug fixes

Version 1.68 Bunch of bug fixes

Version 1.67 Much improved SMS and MMS robustness.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.66 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.65 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.64 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.63 Added multiple signature feature, configurable on a default and per user basis! Really nicely done!

Improved failed messages handling.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.62 NEW: Added a long hold gesture on the gallery icon (in + panel) to automatically insert last pic.

Improved notifications for group messages.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.61 NEW: Long hold on the audio icon (in + panel) to quickly record a voice message. Nice and simple.

Improved the look of the contact pics (phone favs) displayed when composing a new message.

Improved Quick Reply performance.

Fixed 'stuck unread message' bug.

Version 1.60 Added 'Text Size' option in settings to increase or decrease the font size used in Textra.

46 NEW animated Emoji's! See GIF tab in (+) panel. Ensure you have also installed 'Textra SMS GIF Plugin' v1.5 .

. Lots of bug fixes and refinements.

Version 1.59 Bunch of bug fixes. Textra, where the smallest details are everything.

Version 1.58 Added the ability to send contact details via SMS or MMS (vCard) via the + panel.

Added new 'Animated Text' category to GIFs.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.57 Go on....express yourself. Explore millions of animated GIFs! Discover. Smile. Share.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.56 For MMS messages (as well as SMS) that fail to send we now raise a notification to alert the user.

Added sound and vibration to failed message notifications.

Added zoom capability to GIFs when using the Textra preview mode (tap GIF).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.55 For SMS messages that fail to send we now raise a notification to alert the user.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.54 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.53 NEW: Textra now comes with a bunch of fun animated GIFs, share with a friend and make them smile! More coming very soon...

Improved MMS for Virgin Mobile (USA).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.52 Improved MMS support.

Version 1.51 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.50 Improved KitKat support.

Hardware back button now initially dismisses the keyboard in Quick Compose and New Message screens (instead of closing).

Improved MMS picture rendering and resizing when sending (so no more waiting).

Video recording on Samsung phones is now done in "MMS quality" mode.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.49 Android KitKat (Android 4.4) compatibility!

Textra now supports the native Android 'reject call with message' feature when not answering a call (Android 4.3+ only)

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.48 NEW: Quick Compose a new text message from anywhere (via notification drawer), SEND and stay in the app you were in. Nice! See Textra, Settings, Quick Compose.

Improved MMS connectivity for Verizon users.

Fixed known 4.3 issues with tapping notifications on the lock screen.

To assist with fault finding MMS issues, any sending failures now show the actual failure reason (reported by your mobile carrier) underneath the failed MMS bubble.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.47 Bunch of bug fixes associated with unread message counts.

Version 1.46 Bunch of bug fixes associated with MMS force closing.

Version 1.45 Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.44 NEW feature in the New Message screen, Textra now shows pics of your phone's favs to make it much quicker to compose a new message!

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.43 Added Repeat Notifications, configurable on a default and per conversation basis!

Added MMS Delivery Reports, configurable on a default and per conversation basis!

Fixed issue with MMS not working on Note 3 devices.

Added a 'LEAVE IT' feature to the Quick Reply Popup.

Squashed a bunch of bugs and force close issues.

Version 1.42 Fixed issue with GIFs not being retrieved correctly from carrier (were received as static images instead).

Added Italian language support.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.41 Refinements to Notification handling.

Bug fixes.

Version 1.40 More improvements to MMS.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.39 Added SMS character counter (set via Textra, Settings, Show SMS Character Counter).

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.38 Much improved notification logic, so now works with custom launcher / lock screen apps and phones with no lock screen modes.

Improved MMS robustness especially on slow networks like EDGE.

Improved GIF animation in bubbles and Textra Preview mode.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.37 Improvements to MMS.

Improvements to Dark Mode.

Fixed issue with Android 4.3 and Dashclock Widget.

Added Turkish and Belgium language support.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.36 Improvements to Dark Mode.

Added Greek and Hungarian language support.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.35 First release of Dark Mode! Finally...

Removed call icon from expanded notifications - based on user feedback, so thanks.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.34 Added support for Android (Jellybean only) expanded notifications. Done nicely!

Added 'Nova Launcher / TeslaUnread' icon badge support for Textra (requires Nova Launcher 2.2.2 or above).

Added Czech and Swedish language support.

Squashed some bugs and force closes.

Version 1.33 DashClock Widget users can now select Textra as an extension (via Dashclock settings).

users can now select Textra as an extension (via Dashclock settings). New feature to automatically save incoming images and videos to the gallery. See Textra, Settings, Auto Save to Gallery.

save incoming images and videos to the gallery. See Textra, Settings, Auto Save to Gallery. Animated gifs are now supported (in bubbles and preview mode!).

Improved Quick Reply Popup performance.

Fixed up a whole heap of bugs. Textra, where the smallest details are everything.

Version 1.32 New 'Compact SMS Messages' feature to remove accents and diacritics if this results in sending less SMS messages (to save money!).

New option in Notification, Vibrate setting, 'Yes (only when on vibrate)'.

Fixed up a bunch of bugs. Textra, where the smallest details are everything.

Version 1.31 Cool new reveal timestamp feature (slide bubbles to the left to reveal timestamps, slide back to hide). Unobtrusive but easily accessible!.

We now honor the Samsung Blocking Mode feature (including time periods).

Bunch of minor bug fixes.

Version 1.30 Added Activate Mobile Data feature (Textra, Settings, MMS Settings) for those users that normally have Mobile Data off, this will automatically turn it on just for the sending and receiving of MMS Messages.

feature (Textra, Settings, MMS Settings) for those users that normally have Mobile Data off, this will automatically turn it on just for the sending and receiving of MMS Messages. When long holding on an MMS bubble you can now Forward it.

As well as long holding on a bubble to Forward it, you can now select multiple bubbles for forwarding.

Improved sharing of pics from other apps (e.g. facebook) when choosing Textra.

Bug fixes and general minor improvements.

Version 1.29 We now support sending (via Share) and receiving vCards (contact details, typically from Android and iPhone devices).

Improved sending performance.

Bug fixes and general minor improvements.

Version 1.28 When using the 'Long SMS Messages, Split' preference, we now add a prefix (1/3) (2/3)... to enable certain networks (e.g. Sprint US) to concatenate the SMS parts back together.

You can now use the back arrow in Quick Reply Popup to hide the keyboard (making it easier to see previous messages).

Bug fixes and general minor improvements!

Version 1.27 Fixed known issues with Android 4.3 firmware (mostly MMS related).

Fixed issue with MMS's not being received in certain situations. Did you know? You can right swipe in a conversation to return to the conversation list and also in Quick Reply Popup to close it.

Version 1.26 For group conversations we now show up to 4 contact pics in the 'contact badge' - just makes it more interesting!

we now show up to 4 contact pics in the 'contact badge' - just makes it more interesting! Japanese Users: Fixed displaying of MMS messages containing attachments that were sent from iPhones. Textra is the only messaging app on Google Play that does this!!!

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.25 Improved MMS downloading. If MMS fails to automatically download, user can now tap the notification to retry.

Split SMS feature for networks (or custom ROMs) that can't handle long (multi-part) SMS messages. See Textra, Settings, Long SMS Messages.

Improved sending robustness (to reduce messages being flagged as failed).

Version 1.24 Improved sending of SMS messages (signal issues and retry logic causing delayed or unsent messages).

Improved performance when rendering emoji characters.

Added Russian and Korean Language support.

Version 1.23 Bug fixes!

Version 1.22 Added SMS Delivery Reports, configurable on a per conversation basis!

Unsent SMS messages will now automatically send when coverage becomes available. Send and forget!

When viewing MMS pictures directly in Textra, you can now pinch, zoom etc.

When a message arrives and you are on a phone call, we now do a short vibrate. Clear and unobtrusive.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.21 Fixed issue with picture rotation when sending pictures on certain Samsung phones.

We now honor the vibration intensity on certain Samsung phones (some have a vibration intensity setting, which is not stock android).

Squashed some minor bugs and a bunch of force closes.

Version 1.20 If your carrier (e.g. Sprint) supports MMS over WiFi, make use of a new feature 'Prefer WiFi'. If set (settings, MMS Settings) Textra will use WiFi (if on) to send and receive MMS messages in preference to your Mobile Data connection.

Much improved robustness of MMS receiving, should just work, no need for silly download type buttons.

We now use the lowest SMS priority we can, such that other apps like Avast, Tasker etc can function properly.

The 'Wake Up Lock Screen' setting (and feature) is now more generic and called 'Wake Up Screen' (applied whenever your display is off, not just lock mode).

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.19 Lots more improvements to MMS!

We no longer play the sending sound if the Notification volume is silent and music is playing.

We now correctly use the Notification volume for notifications (we were incorrectly using Ringtone volume).

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.18 MMS now works on WiFi (for carriers that support it! Tested on Sprint). Any issues email us at help@textra.me

Improved Language Support (French, German and Estonian).

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.17 Animations are now much quicker!

Fixed a number of 'black screen flickers' and unable to type if in conversation and auto-show popup was configured.

Fixed issue when musics playing we now honor the silent / mute notification setting and don't play the notification sound in the music channel.

Added French Language support.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.16 Choose from a range of bubble colors, either default ones or PER CONVERSATION!!!

When tapping a contact pic, you can now Copy from the mobile number displayed.

Fixed issue where video's were shown very small when previewing them.

Bunch of bug fixes.

Version 1.15 We now play the incoming message sound in many more situations based on user feedback (mostly related to auto-show popup).

Fixed up issue with voicemail messages being incorrectly intercepted by Textra.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.14 Tapping on a group message contact pic will now show a list of all the recipients in the group conversation.

For incoming message sounds we now play them over the music channel (if music playing) at a lower volume. The intent is that you will no longer miss incoming messages. For example, works via bluetooth in the car as well.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.13 When saving an MMS we now add a file type suffix to the saved filename (as some gallery apps could not see these saved files).

In Notification Settings, added new section 'Notification Drawer Privacy' with new 'Show Message Text' preference.

In Notification Settings, added 'Always' as an option to 'Vibrate' and 'Wake up Lock Screen' preferences.

We now support sending to email addresses (converts to MMS, same as stock Messaging behaviour).

Notification icons are now a flatter style + added a NEW white one.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.12 Fixed: where a user had auto-show popup set with a screen timeout (but the phone was not locked) or no lock screen behaviour, then the notification was not raised (so no sound etc).

We no longer play the incoming message sound when listening to music (so does not play at the same time or pause the music player).

Version 1.11 Added 'Notification Bar Privacy' options (default and per contact) - see Notification Settings (scroll to bottom).

Added support for Arabic and Italian languages. Lots more coming soon...

Fixed a bunch of force closes.

Version 1.10 Added Auto Show Popup feature! (lock screen popup is also coming soon).

Added 'Tap Notification' setting, to open the Popup or Textra.

Popup: added a 'DONE' option (in title bar) to dismiss it (as well as the existing right swipe gesture).

Popup: added Textra Icon (in title bar) that opens up Textra.

New 'Wake Up Lock Screen' option 'Yes (except on silent)'. Great for nightime!

We now try much much harder to get a users MMS APN settings automatically (required for MMS to work). If we can't then a user can now enter them. Should fix most users MMS issues.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.9 Much improved the right swipe gesture (in conversation to return to the list and in Quick Reply Popup to close it).

Fixed MMS issue that could cause MMS messages over 1Mb to fail during sending.

Improved MMS receiving (now tries harder to keep getting pending MMS messages when poor signal).

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes. Auto-show popup feature coming next in Release 1.10.

Version 1.8 Added 'Vibrate Pattern' in notification options - Single Short, Single Long, Multiple Short and Multiple Long (custom will come soon).

Added a white LED option - for phones that support it.

Issue for some users they could not enter their APNs. They now can! (some phones don't allow third-party apps access).

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.7 MMS Pictures are now shown correctly sized in the Textra preview mode.

MMS content can now be Saved / Shared / Edited (in Gallery app) in the Textra preview mode.

If an incoming message is actioned then the Notification Sound will stop playing.

Added a pink notification icon!

Quick Reply Popup - Power users can now swipe right to dismiss it.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused Quick Reply Popup to not send or store the reply.

Bunch of minor bug fixes and force closes.

Version 1.6 Improved Quick Reply Popup animations when launching and exiting.

Swiping or pressing Clear on a notification now marks it as read.

Added a 'Wake Up Lock Screen' notification setting.

Added a few more notification icon colors.

Fixed up a bug where wrong conversation was occasionally shown in the Quick Reply Popup.

Fixed up a bunch of force closes.

Version 1.5 Added a setting for the Sending Sound ;-)

Fixed up bug where emoji's were not showing in group chats (MMS text).

Fixed a bunch of force closes.

Version 1.4 Group Chats now show sender details next to bubble.

Version 1.3 Added Default Notification Style.

Removed the sending sound - most users hated it! - If you loved it email us at help@textra.me

Added Forward of an SMS (long hold bubble, choose Forward)

Bunch of bug fixes and optimizations.

Version 1.2 Bunch of bug fixes - thanks for feedback. It's still Beta so be gentle with us ;-)