Phone

Messages: SMS Messaging App

Communication • Apps Specials • ⭐ 4.20 • 10,000,000+

Version 2.5.27 36.5 MB Everyone

Screenshots

Permissions Explained 34 permissions requested View details

This app requests 34 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	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Observe Grant Revoke Permissions android.permission.OBSERVE_GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS	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 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	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	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.
✅ 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.
🚨 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.
✅ 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.
⚠️ 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	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.
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.
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.
🚨 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.
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.
ℹ️ Review	Write Mms android.permission.WRITE_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.
⚠️ 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	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	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.
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ 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	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	Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_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	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	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	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	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	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	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	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	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	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	Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS	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	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_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.
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.
ℹ️ Review	Sms App Messages App Message Box Message Me Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission sms.app.messages.app.message.box.message.me.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	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	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.

About Messages: SMS Messaging App

Messages App to stay connected securely with your friends and family using Apps Specials easy-to-use SMS and MMS messaging app. Join over 25 million users already benefiting from our smart, fast, and secure SMS message app. Using a built-in SMS Organizer to organize all text messages, chats or conversations automatically into Personal, Transactions, OTPs and Offers categories. Get benefits from the messages app to enhance your SMS text messaging experience. Express yourself with emojis and stickers, schedule message, block unwanted contacts, and backup & restore your conversations and much more. ▌Here are the Features of the SMS, MMS Messaging App: 🤖 AI Buddy Your smart assistant inside the messaging app! Whether it’s work, study, or daily tasks, AI Buddy makes conversations more helpful, productive, and fun — all in one place. Customize Notification Alert 🥰 Take control of your notifications of an Android messages app for individual contacts and chats. Customize notifications preview, ringtone, wake screen, vibrate, and DND settings for a personalized experience. Schedule Messages 😎 - The Easy, Smart, and Cool message app provides a schedule message feature to schedule SMS and deliver at the exact time & date you wish. - Easily schedule birthday SMS Message, work-related SMS reminders, etc., in advance. SMS Backup and Restore 🔃 Securely take a backup of your SMS or Conversations into your internal storage and restore it whenever you want with just one click. Delivery Confirmation 😜 The SMS messaging app delivery confirmation feature provides peace of mind by ensuring that your message has been successfully sent. Auto Delete Conversation 😍 Keep your message inbox clutter-free using Auto Delete Conversation. You don’t need to select a message or chat one by one. The free SMS and MMS messaging app will do it automatically. Emojis, Stickers & GIFs 🤩 The messages app allows you to use expressive emojis, a variety of stickers, and GIFs to enhance your message. Send emojis, stickers, and GIFs in your SMS text messages to express yourself better. Swipe Actions 👈 - With our customizable quick swipe actions feature, Keep your inbox messages organized. You have the power to tailor your interactions exactly how you like them. - Whether you prefer to swipe left or right, choose actions like archive, delete, call, or mark messages as read or unread, the choice is yours. Block Contacts 🚫 Keep your messaging experience free from distractions by blocking contacts with a simple tap. Enjoy a clutter-free messages inbox and experience peace of mind. Voice Calls 📞 Stay connected with friends and family through crystal-clear voice calls alongside your SMS message with just a tap. Connect with friends, stay organized, read messages, and express yourself like never before. Upgrade your messaging game today with our Smart & Fast Messages app! Messages, an all-in-one smart, secure and fast messages app. Send and receive messages offline. Experience the most popular…

What Messages: SMS Messaging App Is Used For

Messages: SMS Messaging App appears to be a phone-based communication app for sending and managing SMS and MMS conversations. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for everyday texting with friends, family, and other contacts, with support for basic messaging tasks like sending photos or multimedia, receiving replies, and handling message notifications. The app also includes organization tools that may help sort conversations into categories such as personal, transactions, OTPs, and offers.

The metadata suggests it may be useful for people who want more control over their inbox and message timing. Features like scheduled messages, delivery confirmation, backup and restore, and auto-delete conversations point to use cases such as reminders, keeping records, and reducing clutter. Permission requests such as SMS, contacts, phone state, storage, notifications, camera, and alarm access are consistent with a full messaging app that can read, send, store, and manage text and multimedia messages on Android.

Common uses

Send and receive SMS and MMS on a phone
Organize chats into categories like personal, OTPs, and offers
Schedule messages for future dates and times
Back up and restore message conversations
Customize alerts, vibration, and notification previews
Use emojis, stickers, and GIFs in conversations
Manage contacts and message-related phone features

Best for:

everyday texting message organization scheduled reminders phone users sms and mms

Related tags

App Details

Package:
sms.app.messages.app.message.box.message.me

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Apps Specials

Version:
2.5.27

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: sms.app.messages.app.message.box.message.me
Age rating: Everyone

Explore More

Browse more apps in Communication or explore the Phone hub .

Related Communication Apps

Version 6.10.0.3034 50.8 MB ⭐ 3.60 1,000,000+ installs

Smart Messages

Communication • SMS/MMS/RCS

Version 2.1.8 ⭐ 4.30 1,000,000+ installs

How to Download Messages: SMS Messaging App

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.