IM vs. SMS

Geez, I hope this is not a stupid question but I was reading one post that said this new update in June will include IM. Is that different from what the phone has now i.e. SMS?

There are actually many differences between the two technologies, and some similarities or crossovers from one to another.
The SMS cellular messaging protocol is limited typically to roughly 120 characters per message on a GSM network, and requires carrier switching services to send. Most plans allow for a limited number of free messages, then charge 5¢ or more for subsequent simplex transmissions. A 'conversation' necessarily consists of a message and a response, so that's effectively a 10¢ or higher penalty for each conversation. IM sessions are not typically subject to per message, per use or periodic fees.
Chat or instant messaging services are not typically so constrained, can involve multiple users in a chat session, and allow you to interact with non-cellular users through AIM, .Mac, GTalk, MSN, ICQ, Jabber, Live Journal, Yahoo and other services.
You can additionally send an SMS message through a computer based messaging plugin or using an electronic mail account, but again, this requires carrier switching.
These services are complementary in nature, but IM is generally considered the most powerful, least expensive and fastest means of interactive communication other than voice.

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Hi,
Strange things on some SMS: I receive one correctly but a the end there is the text "[Receiving text]"
Then I receive a second SMS only containing null
Why is that ?
Thanks.

You coded:
if (line == null)
eof = true;
else
do something else;
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I have a blackberry 8310. iam able to recieve sms text messages but when i click to on options, there is no "reply" option in the menu for me to be able to reply to the text. The chip works fine in other phones so that tells me something in the phone is not set right. There is no option for me to even compose and fresh sms text message. Please help?

Here ya' go:
1. Get a good backup of your device: BB device backup (I keep all my backups in a separate folder created for that purpose so they are always in one place and easy to find.)
2. Download the most recent version of device software for your carrier: Downloading BB device software
3. Reinstall the device software: Clean reload of device software
4. Pull the battery out with the device ON. Wait about a minute and put the battery back in. Let the BB completely restart.
5. Once you have the device OS successfully installed you will then need to reinstall any 3rd party apps you currently have on your device: Install applications using the app loader tool
6. Complete another battery pull routine after each 3rd party app installation to reclaim memory and refresh your BB.
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Email and sms notifications

One feature I would like to see on the iPhone is the ability to control its behavior based on external factors.
For example,
- At night I want my phone to shut up. No email or sms notifications, and to only ring if call is from someone I care about.
- When I have wifi I want it to check for emails frequently, but when I am using 3G I want to check manually (my SP charges for email traffic)
As a result, I am forced to choose the least common denominator - always check email manually, and never notify on new email or sms.
As far as I can tell, there is no way to do this automatically (sure, I can go into settings each time, but what a pita).

http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Continuity Bluetooth Calling & SMS on Macbook Pro (via iPhone 5) Not Working

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Macbook Pro Mid-2010 running OSX 10.10.2
Iphone 5 running iOS 8.1.3
*NOTE: I understand that due to the version of the Bluetooth protocol in my machine, not all continuity features are available (Handoff, Air Drop, MBP Instant Hotspot)
However SMS to IMessage and the ability to make and receive calls from my Mac should be OK according to Apple's system requirements one-sheeter:
System requirements for Continuity on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support
================================================================================ =====================
Here's my problem.
I finally took the plunge last night and updated my iPhone 5 from 7.1 to 8.1.3 to access the iCloud Drive and additional continuity features integrated into Yosemite.
When I tried to pair my iPhone 5 with my MBP over Bluetooth, all seemed to go well for the first 5 seconds.
- Both devices were in discovery mode.
- Mac saw the phone and displayed a security code
- iPhone displayed the same security code and asked if I would like to pair with MBP
- Pairing took place. Each devices Bluetooth profile / device showed up in my MBP Bluetooth's Preferences and in my iPhone's Bluetooth.
- 5 seconds later, there's no connection between devices.
My iPhone displays:
"Connection Unsuccessful: Make sure [Macbook Pro] is turned on and in range." (The phone is 5 inches away)
Then sometimes I get this message:
"Connection Unsuccessful: [Macbook Pro] is not supported.
No rhyme or reason between the two either.
Here's the baffling part: When I activate my Phone's HotSpot function, the Bluetooth works and connects with my MBP allowing it to use my cell phone network's data for internet connectivity.
I don't understand what is going on or how to correct this? Can anyone succinctly explain how to correct this problems in layman terms?
If the devices can communicate long enough to exchange security codes and verify their identities, then use Hotspot, there is clearly a data exchange happening. Where is the break down taking place when it comes time to stay connected to so I can continue to use the limited continuity features.
I've seen this question posted before by people having problems with different model years of MBP including the most recents models, so I know it's not mutually exclusive to my model year, but cannot seem to find clarity on an answer.

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Upgraded to IOS 8. iMessage has changed for the worse, losing messages now. How can I force iMessage to use SMS for some contacts?

SMS works well and is generally free for most plans here. I'd like to be able to send messages via SMS from my iPhone for many of these contacts because something changed in IOS 8 iMessage and now iMessages seem to get lost. Plus as before they can end up in multiple threads. This latter issue seems to be worse as well with iOS8 but not sure why.
For example one friend set up an iPad with her apple ID and subsequently gave it to her son. She also has an iPhone. I've been exchanging iMessage/SMS's with her which worked fine until the upgrade. Then she stopped getting my messages on her iPhone. Turns out that they were landing on the iPad. While it may be that she doesn't have things sorted correctly on her iPhone that doesn't change the fact that prior to iOS8 she could get my messages. So I'd like to designate her and a number of other contacts as SMS only.
Additionally I am seeing more multiple threads from the same contacts. Not sure why but it seems to have something to do with iOS 8 sucking in additional email addresses, e.g. @icloud.com and subsequently using these in some messages even though the contact is the same person. I've tried adding the new email address into the contact card I have on file for that person and this simply resulted in two threads with the same contact name.
Really what is up with this and why does Messages need to keep track of all this info? The only requirement to direct a message between to iDevices should be valid Apple ID's on both with a means to reference this (Phone Number, Apple ID Email Address) in the respective contact. In the absence of this the message should be sent as SMS.

I have the same problem on iOS 7.0.3. With one particular friend I receive iMessages from her just fine and I can send her iMessages from Mac OS X and Messages on iPad, but Messages on my iPhone keep sending her my messages as Text messages. I send iMessages just fine from the same iPhone. SFChuch, what ios version is your recipient using? Did they sign up on iCloud? I wonder if the problem happens with recipients who are not properly registered on iCloud or some special case like that.

HT201269 How do I add another contact / recipient to an SMS. Easy in Android, but I can't see how on my 5s. Have to create a group on my Macbook Pro (OS 9.1), but it's not getting synced via usb. I'd prefer not to use cloud.

How do I add a contact / recipient to an SMS on iPhone 5s? It's easy on Android, but I've not sussed it on the iPhone - can't create a group etc. Tried to create a group on Mac, but it either doesn't exist or won't sync to the phone with usb, nor will other contact details created on Mac. I'd rather not use the cloud. I'm sure contacts used to sync to my old iPod touch in Snow Leopard.
Is it not more logical to have the phone as the main source of this sort of data? We're more likely to update on a device we carry all the time surely?
Please advise. Thank you

Hey Cornish wrinkly,
It sounds like you want to create a group message. You can read about group messaging on the iPhone here:
iOS: Understanding group messaging
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5760
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How to find out skype user sending me sms?profile....

Hi All.
Its of high importance for me to find out the user id of an unknown person sending my wife SMS's through SKYPE. The number showing up from the sender is +442032892491. Upon googling, i found that this number is linked to Skype so if any user sends a sms without setting a number in profile, the default number shows up as above. Its very important for me to know who has been sending messages to my wife mobile. Can any one please suggest. I also tried sending a message back from my wife mobile to the same number +442032892491 but not sure if its actually reaching there.
Pls help.
Regards
Vishal

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Why are you having trouble signing in?
I forgot my password
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I think someone else is using my Microsoft account
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So again it asked for my address and captcha, and after that I could choose to "verify my identity" by choosing the alt email, but since that is slight garbled and cannot be differented from the primary address, and I was already so pissed off from typing the same address over and over, so at that point I mistakenly wrote the main address again where it wanted to verify it by asking the whole alternative address and thus it never sent the account reset email for the Microsoft/Live account.
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Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

How can I transfer all my data including SMS to my mac/windows computer?

My friend has asked me to help her transfer all the data from her iPhone 3GS to a computer then to a hard drive. She has several folders with pictures in but image capture on mac is only picking up the one. I have an iPhone 4S and iPad 3 installed already on iTunes so don't want to accidentally erase her phone.
She also needs some of the SMS messages taking off of her phone and saving either as they are or in some form of text file so they are readable in the future.
How can I retrieve all this data including the messages without losing anything and can it be done for free?
If you need anymore info please just ask and I'll try and pass it on to the best of my (limited) knowledge.
Thanks in advance!

http://www.iphonebackupextractor.com/
SHe can also do a backup of her phone and it will save the text message, but she won't be able to view the text unless she restores to the backup.

Installing Adobe AIR Apps using Microsoft SMS

I am a developer working on an AIR application which will be
pushed out using Microsoft's SMS. According to Adobe's "AIR Admin
Guide" documentation, it is possible to "Silently install the Adobe
AIR runtime using tools such as Microsoft SMS, IBM Tivoli, or any
deployment tool that allows silent installations that use a
bootstrapper". The IT admin overseeing the installation says that
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for MSI’s and EXE. How can .AIR applications be pushed out
for installation through SMS?
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Via an .exe that we provide when you sign for a
redistribution license. (The license is free but required for this
scenario.) See
http://www.adobe.com/products/air/runtime_distribution1.html

Can not see my SMS in inbox on my T700, please help

Hello,
Since a short time, I can not see / access incoming SMS in the inbox of my T700.
I can only open them directly when thery arrive from the desktop.
Please help.
Thank You
Gerold

Check that you have the correct time and date on the phone.

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Quero receber confirmação que o destinatário recebeu a sms, como no Android, WP e iOS. Eu envio a sms e não sei se a pessoa recebeu em seu aparelho. Tem algum app que substitua o app nativo?

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Envio o SMS, e nao recebo o aviso de entrega, qual seria a configuração pra receber a confirmação de entrega?

PELO QUE PESQUISEI, O IPHONE NÃO TEM ESTA OPÇÃO EMBUTIDA NO OS QUANDO SE REFERE A SMS ENVIADO VIA SUA OPERADORA DE CELULAR.
MAIS PARECE QUE VARIOS GRUPOS ACHARAM UMA MANEIRA DE RECEBER AS NOTIFICAÇÕES USANDO CERTOS ARTIFICIOS NO CORPO DA MENSAGEM TIPO:
USANDO A OPERADORA CLARO, DIGITE A MENSSAGEM ASSIM:
*0# PAGUE AS CONTAS AGORAIII
PARECE QUE A INCLUSÃO DO MENCIONADO ARTIFICIO (*0#) NO INICIO DA MENSAGEM ATIVA O ENVIO DA CONFIRMAÇÃO ATRAVES DO SISTEMA DA OPERADORA E NÃO DO IPHONE.
AS INFORMAÇÕES FORAM RETIRADA DOS LINKS ABAIXO E SÃO DE AUTORIA DAS PESSOAS QUE FORMULARAM O TEXTO.
"bastando incluir um pequeno código (asterisco – N – jogo-da-velha) no início do SMS. Eis as operadoras brasileiras compatíveis com o sistema:"
- Claro: *0# Mensagem
- Vivo: *N# Mensagem
- Oi: *N# Mensagem
VISITE O LINK ABAIXO PARA MAIORES INFORMAÇÃO:
http://blogdoiphone.com/2009/09/como-ativar-o-aviso-de-recebimento-de-sms-no-iph one-sem-jailbreak/
http://www.thinkjim.com/2008/07/sms-delivery-reports-on-iphone-3g.html
ESPERO TER AJUDADO.

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i am unable to send sms from my iphone 4s

Try Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
If that does not resolve, SMS is a carrier feature, contact the carrier.

Curve 8520 cannot send/receive calls or SMS when in range of WiFi - since foreign holiday

Re-posting this in the Curve forum, where it belongs... hoping someone can help.
Recently the whole family went to Spain for two weeks. All four of our phones (a Google Nexus 4, a BB Curve 9300 and two BBCurve 8520s) worked OK in Spain, connected to local mobile networks, sent and received texts and so on.
Since returning to the UK, the BlackBerry handsets have all had problems getting re-registered to our home network (giffgaff, which uses the O2 network, as I understand it). The nexus has been fine from the moment we got back, but the BB handsets are not.
The symptoms: when in range of a registered WiFi connection, the phones cannot send or receive texts (SMS) or make or receive calls, when out of range of WiFi, they do (sometimes) succeed. It is as though the WiFi settings are over-ruling the service books / HRT for the mobile network.
The 9300 seems to have sorted itself out, thanks (possibly) to an OS upgrade. The 8520s remain basically useless.
We have tried: battery pulls, SIM pulls, manual network registration, clearing the service books and re-registering, switching SIM cards between the phones (whichever SIM is in the 9300 works OK, whichever SIM is in the 8520 does not work), OS upgrade.
The network shows on the handset screen, and connection is shown as EDGE. But calls do not get connected and SMS messages fail with "too many retries". Attempts to re-register the handset result in a message being received that the handset has been registered but it makes no difference.
The network provider (giffgaff) say they have done everything they can, and I should speak to "an engineer" - but it seems very unlikely to me that all three phones suffered a hardware fault while flying home from Spain, and that the 9300 somehow fixed itself. So I'm convinced it is a registration issue, but giffgaff are not exactly confident in their support for BB.
So - has anyone ever seen this behaviour before, and how can we fix it?
Thanks

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