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Terms of Use

Terms of Use Last Updated: July 31, 2026 Welcome to Messages: SMS Texting & MMS ("the App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please uninstall and do not use the App. 1. App Functionality and Default Handler Status The App is designed to act as your device’s default SMS and MMS handler. To function properly, it must be granted default SMS status by the Android operating system. By granting this status, you authorize the App to send and receive standard text and multimedia messages on your behalf via your mobile carrier. 2. Device Access and Permissions To enable its core features and background processes, the App requires specific permissions. By using the App, you agree that it may access: SMS & MMS Databases: To manage, display, send, and receive your messages. Contacts: To display caller IDs and facilitate new conversations. Microphone & Camera: Exclusively for re...
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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Messages: SMS Texting & MMS ("the App") handles your information. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The App operates primarily as a Default SMS and MMS Handler to send, receive, and manage carrier-based text and multimedia messages. 1. Information We Collect and How We Use It To deliver messaging services and supporting features, the App requests access to specific device permissions: SMS & MMS Data (READ_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS, RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH): Required to display your inbox, send new texts, receive incoming messages, and function as your default SMS handler. Contacts (READ_CONTACTS): Used locally to display contact names and photos next to your conversations and allow you to select recipients easily. Camera (CAMERA): Accessed exclusively when you choose to take a photo or video directly within the App to send as an MMS attachment. Microphone (RECOR...
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