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Messages

Communication • SMS Text Messages • ⭐ 4.00 • 5,000,000+

Version 1.53 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 26 permissions requested View details

This app requests 26 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	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 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	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	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	Read Battery Statistics read battery statistics	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	Connect And Disconnect From Wi Fi connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi	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	Disable Your Screen Lock disable your screen lock	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	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	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	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 Messages

Messages is a simple, fast, and reliable SMS messaging app for Android. It allows you to send and receive text messages without needing an internet connection. With a clean and intuitive design, this app makes managing your communications easier than ever. The Messages app includes an After Call screen that gives you quick access to your SMS inbox immediately after each phone call. Key Features: ✔ Send and Receive SMS: Send and receive text messages quickly and reliably. ✔ Schedule Messages: Schedule text messages to be sent later, making it easy to manage your communication. ✔ Group Messaging: Stay connected by creating and managing group messages. ✔ Message Backup and Restore: Keep your important messages safe by backing them up and restoring them whenever needed. ✔ Spam Blocking: Block unwanted senders to prevent spam and keep your inbox organized. ✔ Search for Messages: Easily search through your messages to find important information. ✔ Custom Notifications: Personalize your notifications and ringtones to suit your preferences. ✔ Dark Mode: Save battery and reduce eye strain by using the dark theme. ✔ Pin Chats: Pin important chats to the top for quick access. ✔ After-Call Menu: Send quick messages directly from the after-call screen. Why Choose Messages? 💬 Effortless Communication: Send SMS messages quickly and easily to stay in touch with friends, family, and colleagues. 🌐 No Internet Required: Unlike other messaging apps, Messages works without needing an internet connection. 🔄 Backup Your Conversations: Safeguard your messages with backup and restore options, so you never lose important information. 🎨 Customize Your Experience: Enjoy dark mode, custom ringtones, and other options to personalize your app. ❗ Privacy and Security: We value your privacy and never share your personal data without your consent. Download Messages today and experience simple messaging on your Android device. Important Information: • Free to Use: Messages is completely free to use with no hidden charges. In-app ads may be shown to support free usage. • Privacy First: Your privacy is our priority. We do not access or share your personal data without your explicit consent. For backup and restore features, all data is saved locally on your phone.

What Messages Is Used For

Messages appears to be a phone-based SMS app for sending and receiving text messages on Android. Based on the metadata, it is meant for everyday communication over standard mobile messaging rather than internet chat, so it may be used when you want to text contacts without relying on a data connection. The app also includes group messaging, message search, and chat pinning, which suggests it is designed to help people organize and access conversations quickly.

The metadata also points to a few practical management features. It may be used to schedule texts for later, back up and restore conversation history, and block unwanted senders to reduce spam in the inbox. Because it requests access to contacts, SMS, phone status, and storage, the app seems intended to work closely with your phone’s messaging, contact list, and saved message data. Features like an after-call screen, custom notifications, and dark mode suggest it is built for regular daily use on an Android phone.

Common uses

Send and receive SMS or MMS messages from an Android phone
Organize group conversations and pin important chats
Schedule a text message to send later
Search through message history for specific conversations or details
Back up and restore messages stored on the device
Block unwanted numbers or spam messages
Use the after-call screen for quick follow-up texts

Best for:

Phone users SMS messaging Text scheduling Message backup Spam blocking

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.native.messages

Category:
Communication

Developer:
SMS Text Messages

Version:
1.53

Updated:
Dec 18, 2025

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.native.messages
Age rating: Everyone

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