That's what's happening to me too. Sent from Kimber's iPhone
> On May 30, 2015, at 1:41 PM, Harry Bell <[email protected]> wrote: > > My groups are set up properly and I can send group emails from the a-z app. > My problem is that now in the native iOS Contacts app I get entries for these > groups but from within the native iOS Mail app I cannot send emails to such > groups. So if I want to share a web page from safari, I cannot use Mail app > to send to a group listed in Contacts. Harry > > > >> On 30 May 2015, at 18:11, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> It isn't a short coming, you have just missed a step. >> In the app, double tap on Email list and it will create a proper list in >> your contacts. >> I think the one you see immediately is a place holder for the app to use >> when you send a message from within the app. >> But, by following the steps in the Email List option, it will work fine. >> >> HTH, >> Richard >> >> "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but >> what they become by it." >> - John Ruskin >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Kimber Gardner >> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 9:15 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: A_Z contacts, group Emails and text messages >> >> I see what you mean. When I try composing an email and I type the >> beginning of the group name in the to field, instead of showing the >> contact as a button I get nothing. >> >> I was excited about this app, but this shortcoming is very >> disappointing. Am I doing something wrong? >> >>> On 5/30/15, Harry Bell <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I have created several groups in this app and notice that they appear now >>> listed in the native iOS Contacts on my iPhone 5s. But if I try to compose >>> an email from within the native Mail app, typing the name assigned to a >>> group in the To field, produces no results despite each group being listed >>> in Contacts. I know I can use a-z Contacts to send the email with an >>> attachment added (hallelujah) but I am puzzled that I cannot use native Mail >>> app to send to the same groups. Has anyone managed to get this to work? >>> Thanks. Harry >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 30 May 2015, at 13:30, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Yes, it is a little confusing. >>>> It is also a little slow to respond so be patient as you use the app. >>>> Now, I have only just figured this out and am no expert, but I will tell >>>> you what little I know at this point. >>>> When you open the app, you are in your list of contacts. >>>> There is a button in the upper right that is currently labeled >>>> "revealbutton" which I think is really a menu button. >>>> Double tap that. >>>> Then flick right through the screen and you will find Store, Contacts, >> favorites, Groups, etc. >>>> Double tap on Groups. >>>> You will find some predefined groups, but what you want is the add button >>>> in the upper right-hand corner. >>>> Then you will be asked to name the group. >>>> Double tap on the field, and wait a while. If the keyboard doesn't show >>>> up, double tap again and wait a few seconds. >>>> Enter the name you want and double tap the save button in the upper >>>> right. >>>> Then, you will be asked if you want to add contacts, go ahead and flick to >>>> yes and double tap. >>>> Then you will be back in your list of contacts. >>>> Double tap on the ones you want to add to the group. >>>> You won't get any indication that they are added, but they are. >>>> When you have added all your contacts, double tap on the save button in >>>> the upper right. >>>> You may find the app kicks you out in the process, if that happens, go >>>> back and add a couple people, then save, and repeat that until you are >>>> done. >>>> The other strange label on a button is what I think is the back button, >>>> which currently says "09 arrow west" >>>> Double tap that and then if you are on the screen with store etc. flick >>>> right until you get to the messages section, or turn the rotor to headings >>>> and flick down. >>>> Then find send group message or group email and double tap and hopefully >>>> you can figure it out from there. >>>> It works great once you get your group set up. >>>> HTH, >>>> Richard >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On May 30, 2015, at 4:33 AM, Gmail <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Richard, would you mind explaining how to use this app to create groups? >>>>> I'm finding things kind of confusing. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Ari >>>>> >>>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 11:00 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It interfaces with your contacts so you can create groups and from >>>>>> within the app then select to send a group text or email using any >>>>>> service available for your phone, so yes, over Wifi or cellular >>>>>> networks. >>>>>> It is free, so give it a try. >>>>>> If you like it and don't want the ads, he asks for $1.99 or you can >>>>>> choose to donate at $2.99 or I think $4.99 or something like that. >>>>>> Richard >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 9:32 PM, TaraPrakash <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> DDoes this app use wifi to send messages or text messaging from the >>>>>>> phone? Or is it just for sorting contacts? >>>>>>> Thanks for sharing the information and possible update about the app. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 11:54 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I just heard back from the developer of the a to Z Contacts app. >>>>>>>> I had written him about the button labels with some examples and he >>>>>>>> says he has addressed it in all his apps so we should see the results >>>>>>>> in upcoming updates. >>>>>>>> In case anyone missed it, here is the app store link: >>>>>>>> A2Z Contacts Free - Contact Manager, Edit Groups, Send Group Emails & >>>>>>>> Text Messages by Playa Apps. >>>>>>>> https://appsto.re/us/koq1O.i >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Richard >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>>>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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