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Smart Messages

Communication • SMS/MMS/RCS • ⭐ 4.30 • 1,000,000+

Version 2.1.8 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 31 permissions requested View details

This app requests 31 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	Retrieve Running Apps retrieve running apps	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	Add Or Modify Calendar Events And Send Email To Guests Without Owners' Knowledge add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge	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 Your Contacts read your 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	Modify Your Contacts modify your 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	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	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	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	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 Cell Broadcast Messages read cell broadcast messages	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 Your Text Messages (sms Or Mms) read your text messages (SMS or 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.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Text Messages (mms) receive text messages (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.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Text Messages (sms) receive text messages (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 Text Messages (wap) receive text messages (WAP)	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	Send Sms Messages send SMS messages	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	Edit Your Text Messages (sms Or Mms) edit your text messages (SMS or 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.
ℹ️ Review	Directly Call Phone Numbers directly call phone numbers	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 Phone Status And Identity read phone status and identity	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 The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	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	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	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	Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos	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	Record Audio record 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	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	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	View Network Connections view network connections	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	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	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 Network Connectivity change network connectivity	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	Full Network Access full network access	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 Your Audio Settings change your audio 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	Run At Startup run at startup	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	Draw Over Other Apps draw over other apps	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	Control Vibration control vibration	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	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	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 Shortcuts install shortcuts	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 Data From Internet receive data from Internet	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.

About Smart Messages

Smart Messages is the Best SMS, MMS & RCS (Chat) replacement texting app for your phone, with the greatest advanced and rich chat features for a gorgeous and fast texting experience with your friends. And the best part? It’s all completely free! Rich Communication Features Smart Messages packs a modern Delivery and Read Receipt feature for SMS/MMS that works just like in popular instant messaging apps but without creating an account. It also has a fast and accurate Typing Indicator that shows you when your friends are texting you. Note: The delivery receipts work out of the box, however the read receipts and typing indicator require Internet access and that your contacts use Smart Messages too. Rich Communication Features are compatible with every phone number and all mobile carriers. Smart Messages is the BEST alternative to your stock SMS, MMS and RCS (chat) texting app, and the 1st messaging app with a predictive AI engine that anticipates what you want so you don’t have to search. See, not all texting apps are the same. If you are looking for the best SMS app 2023 look no further. With Smart Messages you get a messenger with first-class user experience, saving you time and making your life easier. Smart Messages has a great user interface based on the latest Material Design principles and offers the most complete set of features that you will love: read receipts and typing indicator (RCS features are only available to Smart Messages users), group chat, fast replies, emoji predictions based on intelligent emotion recognition in your text messages, easy sharing of videos, images, your geolocation… Texting with friends and family will never be the same! Smart Messages is 100% FREE FOREVER (NO subscription, NO paid features), does not track you, and protects your privacy as well as your phone data! Download now the best SMS app for Android and start a magical journey! Spam Blocker Mark any conversation as spam, and all similar messages will automagically go to spam next time you receive them. Group Chat Send and receive messages from multiple recipients, all in the same place. Please be aware that your carrier may limit this feature. Dual SIM Switch easily between two phone numbers. Smart Notifications Answer directly from notifications with a full-featured experience. Fast Reply Respond to messages even faster with smart suggestions. Magic Cards Smart Messages uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show you relevant actions when you need them, like a "Copy code" option when you receive a code or one-time password (OTP). It can also show you smart actions for calls, emails, maps and calendar events. Display Magic Cards with a short tap on any message marked with the ✨ icon. Pro Tip: You can also share Magic Cards! Just long press the card and choose if you want to send it to your current contact (drop on the right button) or to someone else (left button). Pin to Top Long-press to pin your favorite chats on top of the list. Mass Sending Bulk send…

What Smart Messages Is Used For

Smart Messages appears to be a replacement SMS, MMS, and RCS texting app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, people may use it for everyday texting with contacts, including one-to-one conversations, group chats, and sending media like images, videos, and location details. It is positioned as a phone app for managing regular carrier-based messages rather than an account-based chat service.

The listed permissions suggest the app needs access to your messages, contacts, phone status, network connections, and location features to support messaging, contact lookup, sharing, and rich chat functions such as delivery receipts, read receipts, and typing indicators. It also mentions spam blocking, dual SIM support, and fast replies, so it may be used by people who want more control over their default messaging experience on a mobile device. Some features appear to depend on internet access and whether contacts use the same app.

Common uses

Send and receive SMS and MMS messages on an Android phone
Manage group chats and multi-recipient conversations
Share photos, videos, and location in messages
Use read receipts, typing indicators, and delivery status where supported
Filter or mark conversations as spam
Work with dual SIM setups for switching between numbers
Access contacts and phone features needed for calling or message management

Best for:

everyday texting group messaging dual sim users phone app users messaging replacement

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.messages.chat

Category:
Communication

Developer:
SMS/MMS/RCS

Version:
2.1.8

Updated:
Nov 11, 2024

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.messages.chat
Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download Smart Messages

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