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Import SMS from Windows Phone on Windows Pc

Developed By: Leonardocezarÿ

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 892 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5
Size 1.3 MB
Release Date July 19, 19
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (3)]

What's New:
1. Due to Google's new restrictions on SMS permissions, this app doesn't have SMS permissions anymore; It still imports SMS messages, but you may... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Import SMS from Windows Phone: import your SMS messages from Windows Phone to your Android phone. The SMS backup from Windows Phone is transferred into your Android messaging stora... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Import SMS from Windows Phone and install on Windows PC. Import SMS from Windows Phone is free Tools app, developed by Leonardocezarÿ. Latest version of Import SMS from Windows Phone is 1.5, was released on 2019-07-19 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Import SMS from Windows Phone is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 892 users, 89 users had rated it 5*, 695 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Import SMS from Windows Phone on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Import SMS from Windows Phone on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Import SMS from Windows Phone on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Import SMS from Windows Phone using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Import SMS from Windows Phone" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Import SMS from Windows Phone on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Import SMS from Windows Phone" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.5.

Download Import SMS from Windows Phone 1.5 on Windows PC – 1.3 MB

Import SMS from Windows Phone: import your SMS messages from Windows Phone to your Android phone. The SMS backup from Windows Phone is transferred into your Android messaging storage very easily!

You can transfer MMS messages and group messages with the PRO version of this app, called Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO. You can find it also on Google Play Store: https://goo.gl/3A9GPe

This application is FREE and there is NO LIMIT set for the SMS messages that can be imported.

Transfer your exported file from Windows Phone to your Android phone and the application will import your SMS from Windows Phone for you.
Import SMS from Windows Phone app will search through the entire internal memory and on SD Card (if exists) for the backup file(s) from Windows Phone.
You can select from which number(s) to import the SMS messages or you can import them all at once.

IMPORTANT
Due to Google's new restrictions on SMS permissions, the import may not work on Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo. Other phones are not affected.

HOW TO USE:
1. Export SMS messages from Windows Phone with:
contacts+message backup app for devices WITHOUT an SD Card
contacts+message or Transfer my Data app for devices WITH an SD Card
2. Copy the exported files (VMSG or MSG) to your Android phone via USB, Bluetooth, etc.
3. Start Import SMS from Windows Phone.
4. Allow the permisions in order for the application to work.
5. Tap Import messages; the app will search the files for you.
6.
6.1 If there are more than 1 file, a list with all of them will appear.
Choose one of them by tapping on it and the file will be read
6.2 The only file found will be read.
7. You can choose to select from which numbers to import or to import all.
8. For Android 4.4+, approve the change for Import SMS from Windows Phone to become Default SMS App.
9. Wait until the restoration is complete. Change back the Default SMS app to what it was before restoration.
10. Go to your Android message box and you'll find your messages from Windows Phone.

For more informations, watch the video above description and check 'How to backup messages on Windows Phone' section inside the app.

FEATURES:
Imports both MSG and VMSG file formats
Reads all diacritics and emojis from VMSG file 1*
Display the messages real date from MSG file
Handle incoming SMS messages while importing 2*

NOTES:
1* MSG files are 'already handled by Microsoft app'; Import SMS from Windows Phone just displays them.
2* You are notified when an SMS is received and you will find it on Android message box.

OTHER NOTES:
MMS messages and group messages are supported on the PRO version of this app, called Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO.
Group messages will be imported as individual messages with this version; They are imported properly with the PRO version.

If you are having any issues, contact me via 'Report a problem' menu section, inside the app or via email. I respond very quickly and I will fix your problems right away!
1. Due to Google's new restrictions on SMS permissions, this app doesn't have SMS permissions anymore; It still imports SMS messages, but you may experience issues on Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo.
2. The PRO version of this app is now called Convert SMS from Windows Phone PRO. It still supports MMS & group messages & validates automatically invalid .msg files, but now only CONVERTS backups from Windows Phone as Android backups
3. Check out my new app: Import That App messages from Windows Phone
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