Patch: Settings for Messages layout

Unfortunately qml changed again with 2.1.3 :(

Mon, 2017/10/23 - 14:46

Oh, it's a real pain!

vpp612

Wed, 2017/11/08 - 18:37

I agree, but is it possible to get an update again, because this patch is the most useful I've seen during my time of Jolla/SFOS user. Thanks a lot!

Thu, 2017/11/16 - 00:03

Sun, 2017/10/22 - 18:33

Thanks for v0.6-1, which applies fine under SailfishOS 2.1.2.3

R1v3r

Mon, 2017/10/23 - 13:55

Works also on Jolla C now, when I found out that update does not found, but it had to "upgrade"

Mon, 2017/10/23 - 15:13

Every version of the patch has a least SFOS version requirement to avoid compatibility issues; i.e. two devices with different SFOS versions can enjoy the same patch using different versions of the patch.

rdomschk

Sun, 2017/10/15 - 18:53

Nice patch - Thank You

Could you update this for 2.1.2.3 because it is not possible to activate it now. I think some qml files under /usr/share/jolla-messages/ are changed. Thanks a lot

Wed, 2017/10/18 - 02:43

+1: Please update this nice and useful Patch to apply under SFOS 2.1.2.3.

Wed, 2017/06/21 - 00:30

All features of this Patch advertised here are working well and constitute a significant enhancement of the Jolla Messages app look & feel. Kudos to you, Alina, for this effort.

But in the description of your Patch "Remove white background from Messages cover" you state, "Merged in Settings for Messages Layout patch to enable text background consistently on cover and inside.", but with the recent version of "Settings for Messages layout" (v0.5-1) installed on my Jolla 1 phone under SFOS 2.1.0.11, the white background is removed in the Messages app, but *not* on its cover, and I am unable to find the a setting for disabling the white background of the messages on the Messages app cover in Settings --> Apps --> Messages.

Actually a setting is not needed IMHO, the white background should just be consistently removed in the Messages app and on its cover.
So can you please reactivate (or adapt) the code from "Remove white background from Messages cover" in "Settings for Message ms layout", again. Or am I missing something or doing something wrong?

Thanks.

Tue, 2017/06/20 - 22:25

As you say, a separate setting entry isn't needed and the patch should work as you expect; i.e. remove white background both in app and on cover by disabling text bubbles in settings. I will check the code again as it works well in my Jolla.

Wed, 2017/06/21 - 01:06

Oh,
> > [...] Or am I missing something or doing something wrong?
Yes.
> [...] the patch should work as you expect; i.e. remove white background both in app and on cover by disabling text bubbles in settings.
It does.

Sorry, this turned out to be a minor usability issue (but not a technical one), as I perceive the explanation "Increases message legibility showing rectangular backgrounds" of the setting "Text bubbles" somewhat hard to comprehend. Maybe "Increase readability of message text by highlighted background" is easier to understand.

But, while one can disable the "Text bubbles" (and this is, what I wanted: Thanks!), having it enabled does not seem to work properly:

There are no "Text bubbles" in the Messages app, only on its cover.
Altering the "Opacity" slider does not seem to change the opacity of the message text background.

Thanks for your help.

Wed, 2017/06/21 - 01:55

Your efforts and suggestions are much appreciated. About your last two points:

The bubbles are shown in conversations not in the main page. I can work on it to add them also to the main page.
The opacity affects again only the conversations not the cover. I should add this too.

Wed, 2017/07/26 - 23:52

Well, I am happy since you pointed out how to switch the the white background off.
So my primary suggestion is still to enhance the description of "Text bubbles" to "Increase readability of message text by highlighted background" or so, no matter if you are going to change anything technical or not.

IMHO the two technical enhancements you are considering would add consistency WRT look & feel, in line with your old statement (for the predecessor patch): "Merged in Settings for Messages Layout patch to enable text background *consistently* on cover *and* inside."

Alternatively (and with much less effort) you may change nothing technically, but also change the text string "Bubble opacity" to "Bubble opacity in conversations".
Although I have to admit that applying the text bubbles and their opacity setting consistently (cover, received list, conversations) sounds appealing (but personally I still prefer the look without them).

Anyway (regardless of how you decide to proceed), this Patch already is an extremely valuable enhancement of the look & feel of Jolla's Messages app. Thanks!

P.S. / Side note: IIRC the "Opacity" slider's default setting was "100%" (I am not sure though, as I played with this setting numerous times), which results in a harsh, very white look of the text bubble background.
IMO a value of 80% looks a bit softer and hence nicer, so that would be a more suitable default.

giskard

Fri, 2017/01/13 - 16:58

Is it possible to add this patch to the web catalog of Patchmanager 2.0?

gaelic

Tue, 2016/11/22 - 15:04

Short notice: failed to install in 2.0.5 preview.

Wed, 2016/11/23 - 19:21

Thanks for the report! Please update to the latest release! The single message cover is now translated making conflicts.

atlochowski

Wed, 2016/11/23 - 00:30

same for me

Mohjive

Sun, 2016/11/06 - 22:06

Could you make the long press to send an option or separate patch? I really like the layout part, but can't use this patch as I can't stand the long press to send.

Edit: My fault having missed the setting for long press to send.

Sun, 2016/11/06 - 16:20

Of course there's an option. Please go to Settings > Apps > Messages, and disable "press and hold to send".

Mohjive

Sun, 2016/11/06 - 22:04

How can I have missed that? I was there looking for the option twice before I made the comment. :)

Great patch!

DameCENO

Fri, 2016/11/04 - 14:16

Alina, could we get an update for this patch for 2.0.4.x? Thank you...

Fri, 2016/11/04 - 14:32

The latest version works on 2.0.4 too. I'm currently using it.

giskard

Thu, 2016/09/15 - 20:37

If you are interested, the italian translation has been updated in transifex.

pelle22

Mon, 2016/08/22 - 18:39

Hi Alina

[solved]

thanks for a god job!

How to install sailfishos-patch-messages-layout-0.2-1_2.0.1.noarch.rpm

on SFOS 2.0.1.11

It copied to Jolla phone/downloads

i find it out my self.

Nice job

Sincerely
Pelle22

kibet85

Sat, 2016/02/06 - 03:27

please add opacity level for bubbles like that on sailorgram

Fri, 2016/07/01 - 19:46