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fonejunkie · 07-20-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMark

Damn, that's a lot of bones for this. I'll pass.

Yep... maybe $2-$3 for this app... not $7.50 (sale price) and never even consider it at $15.

YMark · 07-20-2009, 02:12 PM

I've downloaded the trial, even though I have zero chance at purchasing it at this price point. After using it, I've determined that this isn't really a threaded SMS application at all.

A threaded SMS application works similar to the way BB Messenger works. This application doesn't work like that. For example, if you delete a single SMS reply, it is deleted from the "body" of the SMS thread. This is the way SMS currently works on a Blackberry. So what exactly is this application giving us? Not a damn thing, other than the nice user interface. So........ for $15, you get some eye candy. Makes it an even bigger ripoff.

jsconyers · 07-20-2009, 02:36 PM

This app never claimed to be threaded SMS. It is an SMS viewer, nothing more.

ani · 07-21-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMark

I've downloaded the trial, even though I have zero chance at purchasing it at this price point. After using it, I've determined that this isn't really a threaded SMS application at all.

A threaded SMS application works similar to the way BB Messenger works. This application doesn't work like that. For example, if you delete a single SMS reply, it is deleted from the "body" of the SMS thread. This is the way SMS currently works on a Blackberry. So what exactly is this application giving us? Not a damn thing, other than the nice user interface. So........ for $15, you get some eye candy. Makes it an even bigger ripoff.

Mark - you are right. It is not (yet) and it is not intended to be a true threaded SMS app. The app gives a UI and a Usability enhancement to your native SMS app. Some people are ok with the plain text format, no indicators for incoming and outgoing sms etc. And there are people who love to have a graphic background and other enhancements while reading, and things like Smiley and templates while composing. Depends on people. Attached are some screenshots.

Thanks,
Ani.

YMark · 07-21-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ani

Mark - you are right. It is not (yet) and it is not intended to be a true threaded SMS app. The app gives a UI and a Usability enhancement to your native SMS app. Some people are ok with the plain text format, no indicators for incoming and outgoing sms etc. And there are people who love to have a graphic background and other enhancements while reading, and things like Smiley and templates while composing. Depends on people. Attached are some screenshots.

Thanks,
Ani.

Thanks for the reply, but I've already downloaded it. I like this app, but it really isn't anything more than eye candy. If it was $5, might be worth it. But $15 is way out of line.

Vins80 · 07-23-2009, 12:45 PM

Hi guys. Could you please suggest me how to unistall SMS viewer?
Thanks a lot in advance.

jsconyers · 07-23-2009, 12:48 PM

Welcome to the forums

Options > Advanced Options > Applications, highlight EmpowerSMSVeiwer, press the menu key and select Delete.

Vins80 · 07-23-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks. I'm trying to unistall and reinstall, to fix some problems with the software.

ani · 07-24-2009, 05:46 AM

Vins - you may also post what the issue is. This may help you better.

Vins80 · 07-24-2009, 05:53 AM

Sure, if it can be helpful for someone.
Basicly, when I open any sms, I can see only part of the header, and nothing else, no text, only the background. Moreover, the screen seems to be stuck.
I'm in contact with the support staff to solve the problem.
Obviously, I'm open to any suggestion, and I'll post here any eventual solution.
(sorry for my english

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ani · 07-24-2009, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vins80

Sure, if it can be helpful for someone.
Basicly, when I open any sms, I can see only part of the header, and nothing else, no text, only the background. Moreover, the screen seems to be stuck.
I'm in contact with the support stuff to solve the problem.
Obviously, I'm open to any suggestion, and I'll post here any eventual solution.
(sorry for my english

)

Ok, if you are in touch with Support then no issues. We are sending you a DebugSMS app that will help us locate the problem and fix it.

ani · 07-27-2009, 02:18 AM

Dear All,
Glad to tell you that we have new upgrades for ALL 3 apps - Empower SMS Viewer, SMS Popups and QuickSMS.

The latest version includes feature improvements and bug fixes. Some of them listed below:

Empower SMS Viewer v1.82 (upgrade from v1.8)

Contact Images are now displayed on Tour.
Fix for DateTime offset by 12 hours.
URLs in SMS is clickable in RICH view also.
Option to send SMS by pressing Enter key.
Option to Enable/Disable the application.

SMS Popup & QuickSMS v1.1 (upgrade from v1.0)

Call directly from SMS Popup.
Contact Images are now displayed on Tour.
URLs in SMS Popup is clickable (non-Storm devices).
Minor bug fixes in Quick SMS on Tour.

Please upgrade your copies to the latest version from www.getempower.com or OTA from www.getempower.com/ota

Thanks,
Ani.

angelsb · 08-09-2009, 02:08 PM

is this the full version if not does anybody know how to crack it or get the cracked one please or a site that has a bunch of cracked apps i wanna get that app called 3jam its cool but $20 its tight check it out!

YMark · 08-09-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelsb

is this the full version if not does anybody know how to crack it or get the cracked one please or a site that has a bunch of cracked apps i wanna get that app called 3jam its cool but $20 its tight check it out!

Get lost thief. Pay for the app or do without. Nice first post loser.

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