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Handcent Next SMS messenger

Communication • Handcent • ⭐ 4.50 • 1,000,000+

Customizable SMS text messenger with AI,MMS, group message,sticker&private text

Version Varies with device 36.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 115 permissions requested View details

This app requests 115 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Read Privileged Phone State android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Delete Packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review System Overlay Window android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE Allows the app to start phone calls. Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools. High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Sms android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Mms android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Send text messages android.permission.SEND_SMS Allows the app to send SMS messages from the device. May be used by messaging, emergency, carrier, automation, or verification apps. High attention permission because it can create charges or send messages from your number.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
🚨 High attention Read text messages android.permission.READ_SMS Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device. May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps. High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust.
ℹ️ Review Write Sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Disable Keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Get Tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Set Wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Install Drm android.permission.INSTALL_DRM This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Settings android.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Kill Background Processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Restart Packages android.permission.RESTART_PACKAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Jp Co Sharp Get Limit Status jp.co.sharp.android.permission.GET_LIMIT_STATUS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Yahoo Mobile Client Android Permissions Yahoo Inter App com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.permissions.YAHOO_INTER_APP This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
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⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Uninstall Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Read Settings com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Write Settings com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher2 Permission Read Settings com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher2 Permission Write Settings com.android.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher3 Permission Read Settings com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher3 Permission Write Settings com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Read Settings com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Write Settings com.google.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Org Adw Launcher Permission Read Settings org.adw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Org Adw Launcher Permission Write Settings org.adw.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
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ℹ️ Review Com Qihoo360 Launcher Permission Write Settings com.qihoo360.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
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ℹ️ Review Org Adw Launcher Donut Permission Write Settings org.adw.launcher_donut.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
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About Handcent Next SMS messenger

Upgrade your messaging experience. Enjoy unlimited customization, AI features, cloud backup, MMS Plus , upmost privacy, and smooth texting on PC and tablet. It is the perfect alternative to stock SMS text messenger and Verizon Messages+ Secure and private messenger Best SMS app with personalization AI capabilities - powered by OpenAI to make texting easier Encrypted chat - Reliable guard to keep texts safe Texting from any system/device with 'Anywhere' Cloud backup - never worry about long texts again Lots of Stickers, emojis, and gifs to choose from Wear OS device support(Dependent on phone app) Group or mass texts to multiple recipients Support for foldables, like Samsung fold Support for most android versions (4.4 to 13) and Lineage OS 19 Dual SIM support Security For every update, it'll be scanned with *VirualTotal* 60+ mainstream anti-virus engines to make sure it's safe. Protecting data privacy is our top priority. Conversations now can be encrypted as per your need AI features -Detects sensitive information and suggests masking options. -Extract, copy, search, and share text from images -Generate descriptive text for photos -Summary of recent conversations -Grammar & Spell Check: Ensure your messages are clear and error-free -AI Emoji Suggestions -AI Auto-Reply Messenger Customization The theme store offers over 200 themes with new ones updated weekly. You can personalize fonts, stickers, colors, ringtones, LED colors, vibration patterns, etc. Handcent Anywhere - best private texting on computer and tablet. Cross-platform texting on all systems and device. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, android, computers, tablets, and smartwatches all have separate apps. You can text anywhere without the phone. Go to aw.handcent.com and start messaging. Group text is also supported Wear OS Receive and reply messages on all android-based smartwatches, with the features like voice to text, etc. Support Wear OS , Galaxy Watch series with Tizen and both square and round watches(Phone app needed, doesn't work as a standalone app) MMS MMS is fast and stable, can receive all kinds of MMS messages and share full-size multimedia with MMS plus. MMS plus can act as a multimedia files downloader, and save them on the private cloud. Pop up text Quick reply text messages within a pop up window. Private Box An encrypted text message box that can only be opened by unique passcode. Texts within can only be viewed by yourself. SMS Backup Never worry about losing texts or messages with our backup service. Restore all private messages (SMS/MMS) and settings when you switch to a new phone or reset the phone. Search You can search text messages by time, message type and etc. All SMS messages with text are searchable SMS Blocker/Blacklisting Block all unwanted or spam SMS & MMS messages in our private android text messaging app. Spam filter Automatically filter and block potential spam messages Scheduled Task Schedule texts to be sent at a given time. Emoji You will love…

What Handcent Next SMS messenger Is Used For

Handcent Next SMS messenger appears to be a customizable texting app for Android phones, focused on SMS, MMS, and group messaging. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it as an alternative to the stock messaging app when they want more control over the look and behavior of their conversations, along with features like themes, stickers, emojis, ringtones, and message organization.

The app also appears to support more advanced messaging needs such as receiving and sending SMS/MMS, handling contacts, and working across devices through its "Anywhere" feature. The listed permissions suggest it can access contacts, SMS, phone state, camera, microphone, Bluetooth, and network connections, which fits a communication app that may handle text, media messages, calling-related actions, and connected-device features like Wear OS support. Based on the description, it may also be used for private texting, message backup, and text management on phone, tablet, and computer-related setups.

Common uses

  • Send and receive SMS messages on an Android phone
  • Manage MMS and group texts with media support
  • Customize chats with themes, fonts, stickers, and emojis
  • Use contact access for easier messaging and address book integration
  • Back up conversations and continue texting across supported devices
  • Reply from Wear OS watches when paired with the phone app
  • Handle messaging on phones, tablets, and computer-linked setups
Best for:
Android texting Custom messaging Group chats MMS support Wear OS users
Related tags
android texting app chat themes contact based messaging custom sms app group text app message backup mms messaging multidevice texting phone app private texting sms messenger sticker messaging texting on tablet wear os messaging

App Details

Package:
com.handcent.app.nextsms
Category:
Communication
Developer:
Handcent
Version:
Varies with device
Updated:
Mar 26, 2026
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.handcent.app.nextsms
  • Age rating: Everyone

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