topic Re: Group messaging in XA Series

Group messaging

KYQ — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:48:22 GMT

Myou SONY XA ULTRA updated and I cannot send group messages

Re: Group messaging

YoGem — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:23:41 GMT

@KYQ care to tell us what application? Is it the standard SMS app?

Just open the app, start creating an SMS, look at the top right you have a + button, press it. Select the parties involved in the conversation and send the message.

Does this work?

Re: Group messaging

KYQ — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:33:27 GMT

This was before the update. After the update something happened and this is not found. I believe that something in the settings I have to enable

Re: Group messaging

mismon — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 06:56:28 GMT

My Group messaging is also BROKEN!! Xperia XA (F3115) In the standard contacts app there is now no option to create groups, or see already created groups let alone send a group email or group text. These were all available in Marshmallow and were my MOST USED phone features - and the features that decided me on buying a Sony XA in the first place. Yes I can still send a message to multiple people through the standard messaging app BUT it relies on my memory to make sure I don't forget anyone on the list of people I send emails/texts to regularly (my lack of memory is the main reason I set up the groups in the first place!)

Bring back Marshmallow!!! Wish Sony hadn't decided to "fix" (yeah, right!!) what wasn't broken!!

Re: Group messaging

KYQ — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:35:09 GMT

I ora have have the same problem as well. I do not know what to do. I had no help with from support! 😢I JUST STOP STOP USE MY SONY XA ULTRA. I use an old one I have that I can make my job. I will never again buy a SONY MOBILE

Re: Group messaging

Qatrium — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:38:28 GMT

@mismon

Try using another 3rd party app for messaging from the Google Play store.

Re: Group messaging

KYQ — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:43:16 GMT

I did but I couldn't find one to make my job

Re: Group messaging

Qatrium — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:53:26 GMT

@KBX

I'm sure there is a bunch of apps out there that can do group SMS, just Google it and try.

Re: Group messaging

mismon — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 08:02:27 GMT

It's a pity that Sony has seen fit to force me (and no doubt others) to move away from the stock apps that come with Nougat. Kind of seems counter-intuitive if you want to increase market share!! I've also read about lots of other issues that Xperia owners have had and I'm worried that they'll be the next problems I'll find. Have also had lots of crashes with Facebook and Facebook Messenger since the change to Nougat.

I've had a look at quite a number of 3rd party apps for messaging but haven't found one that does exactly what I want it to and I'm very wary of downloading and trying an app that I don't know if I can trust. Any suggestions? Also need one for Contacts - again, any suggestions?

If not, any idea how I return my phone to Marshmallow???

Re: Group messaging

Qatrium — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 08:11:06 GMT

@mismon

No one is forcing you or other users to install apps, but that's how Android works! You need something done so you make use of the flexibility in your OS to install apps that will suit your needs.

Downgrading requires downloading an older firmware then flashing it to your phone using a program called Flashtool. You can search on Google for other forums with detailed guides about this (probably XDA-developers).

Re: Group messaging

mismon — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 08:29:09 GMT

@quester

I've tried searching google for step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to marshmallow but all the ones I've looked at assume some prior knowledge (which I don't have) and warn about "bricking" my phone if I do it wrong. (I assume bricking means ruining.)

I have spent HOURS & HOURS trying to fix or work around this issue both searching forums, searching google, searching the app store, you name it! I thought a moderator would be a little more helpful and a bit more understanding of my frustration (and hence the uncharacteristic venting in my previous post).

If anyone has any suggestions for apps that they've found that work I would be most appreciative!

Re: Group messaging

Qatrium — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 08:36:14 GMT

@mismon

Unfortunately, I can't give advice on downgrading, as you stated it might lead to rendering your phone unusable if done wrong. I'm also not an expert in group messaging, so any app recommendations I'll give will just be a long shot.

But if you insist, I remember using GO SMS some time and it was handy.

Re: Group messaging

mismon — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:33:43 GMT

Thanx I'll have a look at it

Re: Group messaging

JackXperiaP1 — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 11:38:45 GMT

Guys.. Even i faced this issue. I used to send some bible verses daily morn to abt 10 to 15 ppl.. But after the nougat update sony has ditched the group messaging. U can't find it in contacts too. The only way is to download an third party messaging app. I tried a lot and found Google messaging app. Once U installed Google messaging app. Disable your stock app. Now in Google messaging app under setting u find advanced menu and under that u have an group messaging app. Change it to sms group Msg. Not mms group Msg. Now come to the app create new group Msg called as mass text and send.. I am using it for the past few days.

Upgrade

Anastasija — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:50:08 GMT

Acer upgrade to Android 7 can't find my groops in contacts, can't send groop message. What to do?