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DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger on Windows Pc

Developed By: MDRS, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,1/5 - 1.796 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.0
Size 4.4 MB
Release Date July 29, 19
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (17)]

What's New:
SMS for iChat is now DeskSMS!This release brings you a brand new desktop app, both for macOS & Windows. This update will require you to sign in with your... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Send Android SMS text messages from your computer with the DeskSMS app.

DeskSMS integrates Android Texts with your computer.

Thanks to PC World, Lifehacker, and GadgetHacks for f... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger and install on Windows PC. DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger is free Communication app, developed by MDRS, LLC. Latest version of DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger is 6.0, was released on 2019-07-29 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger is 3,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,796 users, 678 users had rated it 5*, 698 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger 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 "DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger" 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 DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger 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 "DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 6.0.

Download DeskSMS - Desktop Text Messaging Messenger 6.0 on Windows PC – 4.4 MB

Send Android SMS text messages from your computer with the DeskSMS app.

DeskSMS integrates Android Texts with your computer.

Thanks to PC World, Lifehacker, and GadgetHacks for featuring us!

Download the app, and signin using your Google account. You can then use DeskSMS desktop app to send & receive text messages via your Android phone.

★ Sync your Android contacts to your desktop computer.
★ Take advantage of the native Windows & macOS notifications.
★ No need to rely on browser extensions. Use DeskSMS app on your computer to send & receive text messages through your Android phone #.
★ Best alternative to other SMS syncing apps since DeskSMS provides a native app for both Windows & macOS.
★ DeskSMS is a premium product, designed specifically for Android users.


How does it work?
DeskSMS securely routes your text messages between your computer and your Android phone. Once you download the app, you will signin using your Google account. You can then download the desktop app start syncing your text messages.

Privacy
DeskSMS securely stores all your text messages. Your messages are stored encrypted and is not shared in any way with other 3rd parties.

Pricing
DeskSMS will allow you to send & receive up to 5 messages per day, for free. You will need to upgrade to PRO version in order to unlock unlimited text messaging.

Having troubles with the app? Please check out our FAQ page for help.

All product and company names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. DeskSMS is developed by MDRS, LLC and is not in any way affiliated with Google, Inc.
SMS for iChat is now DeskSMS!

This release brings you a brand new desktop app, both for macOS & Windows. This update will require you to sign in with your Google account. If you previously purchased a PRO membership, please email our support team at support@desksms.app to transfer your SMS for iChat membership to DeskSMS.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to send SMS messages.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.