π¬ Messages β Keep everyday conversations easy to follow
Messages gives you a straightforward place to read, send, and manage SMS and MMS conversations. Keep personal and practical chats together in an inbox designed for quick, familiar messaging.
Browse threads, reply when it suits you, and find earlier details without sorting through scattered notifications. The app focuses on core text messaging tools for everyday communication on your phone.
Clear Conversation View
π¬ Read messages in organized threads so replies, shared details, and ongoing chats stay grouped by contact.
Send Texts with Confidence
π± Start a new SMS conversation, choose a recipient, write your message, and send it from one simple screen.
Support for Media Messages
π· Use MMS messaging when supported by your carrier and device to share compatible pictures or other attachments in a conversation.
Find Earlier Messages
π Search conversations and message content to locate a name, phrase, address, or detail you need again.
Stay on Top of Replies
π Optional notifications can let you know when new messages arrive, helping you respond without constantly checking the inbox.
Keep Your Inbox Tidy
π Review, delete, or keep message threads based on what matters to you. Your conversation list can remain focused on the chats you want to see.
Choose Your Messaging Setup
β If you choose to make Messages your default SMS app, it can handle SMS and MMS functions on your device. You can keep your current default messaging app instead.
Simple Reading Experience
π‘ View incoming and outgoing texts in a clear layout that makes it easier to follow the flow of a conversation.
Messages That Fit Your Routine
π Use text messaging for everyday coordination, quick check-ins, contact details, appointment reminders, and conversations with people you know.
β¨ Features at a Glance
β Read and reply to SMS conversations
β Start new text message threads
β Send and receive compatible MMS messages
β Search chats for saved details
β Organize conversations in one inbox
β Manage optional message notifications
β Choose whether to set the app as default SMS
β Delete threads you no longer need
π Made for Everyday Use
Messages is made for anyone who wants a practical way to keep up with texts throughout the day. Use it to reply to family and friends, save useful information from a conversation, coordinate plans, or look back at a previous message when you need a detail.
Please note
This app includes a Home-screen launcher, so the layout of your home screen may change after install. All your apps stay on your phone. They may just be in a different place.
Disclaimer
Messages provides general SMS and MMS messaging tools for personal communication.
PERMISSIONS & DEVICE SETTINGS
Messages keeps its main tools available if you skip an optional permission. Use Not now or Deny when you prefer, and reverse a device setting later in Android Settings.
β’ Notifications (optional) β alerts if you allow them. Skip anytime; turn off later in Android Settings.
β’ Phone / after-call extras (optional) β optional after-call extras can provide related actions after a phone call. They are separate from the core app. You can skip them.
β’ Display over other apps (optional) β after-call UI if you allow it. Revoke anytime in Android Settings.
β’ Launcher (included) β the app includes a Home-screen launcher for convenient access from the phone's Home experience. Some people may be asked to set it as the default Home app. Not everyone is asked. That choice is optional. You can skip it and keep your current Home, or change it later in Android Settings β Home app.
Grants are never required to use the core product.
Manage text messages with a clear SMS inbox and organized conversations daily.