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The stock Graphene SMS app sucks, it lacks basic features and customization that standard SMS apps have.

I see no real need to keep it for security and privacy reasons unless someone can share legitimate information about the application for a need to keep it that is note worthy I am all ears to be educated.

I'd like to explore other privacy focused SMS alternative apps. Not services. Just the app. Thanks! I hope this helps others too. I can't be the only one! I chose top 3 because I would rather not try 50 apps. Just the cream of the crop.

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 day ago (2 children)

SMS is completely insecure from its very core. So it really doesn't matter.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just because someone can break into your house doesn't mean you shouldn't lock the door

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

In this case, your door has no locks. So you can shut the door and it will latch closed, but there's no lock with which to secure it. So anybody can just walk up and turn the knob and walk right in. It doesn't matter what kind of door you use, because there's physically no capability to lock it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 21 hours ago

I agree but if you have a phone you need a SMS app in any case, delivery confirmation, spams and scams.. (Yeah it's not that good...😭)