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Rich Text SMS on Windows Pc

Developed By: TheDarkGandalf

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 7 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.0
Size 299.5 KB
Release Date September 16, 15
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to receive SMS messages. [see more (6)]

What's New:
- Minor bugs fixed.- Changed to be compatible with the new version of Notepad Plus app from the same developer. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This widget is a companion app for the Notepad (+ Rich SMS) app from the same developer.

If you already have the Notepad (+Rich SMS), download this free widget to be able to send... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Rich Text SMS and install on Windows PC. Rich Text SMS is free Communication app, developed by TheDarkGandalf. Latest version of Rich Text SMS is 4.0, was released on 2015-09-16 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of Rich Text SMS is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 7 users, 4 users had rated it 5*, 2 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Rich Text SMS on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Rich Text SMS on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Rich Text SMS 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 Rich Text SMS 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 "Rich Text SMS" 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 Rich Text SMS 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 "Rich Text SMS" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 4.0.

Download Rich Text SMS 4.0 on Windows PC – 299.5 KB

This widget is a companion app for the Notepad (+ Rich SMS) app from the same developer.

If you already have the Notepad (+Rich SMS), download this free widget to be able to send and receive Rich Text SMS.

If you don't have the Notepad (+Rich SMS), consider to download instead the "SMS 2.0 app", which is an all in one solution to send and receive Rich Text SMS (aka SMS 2.0).

This widget combined to the Rich Text SMS Notepad app allow you to send and receive Rich Text SMS (sms where you can mix multiple fonts,colors,styles, and this in the same message).

==> BOTH SENDER AND RECEIVER MUST HAVE THESE APPS INSTALLED !!! <==

This widget introduces a totally new feature for Android : The Extended SMS (AKA Formatted Text Sms or Rich Text Sms). It 's a totally new kind of SMS, where you can combine MULTIPLE FONTS,MULTIPLE TEXT SIZES,THOUSANDS COLORS ... AND THIS IN THE SAME MESSAGE.

YOU DON' T NEED ANY 3G/4G CONNECTIVITY,NOR ANY INTERNET CONNECTIVITY (WIFI...). INDEED, THIS NEW KIND OF SMS USES THE CLASSICAL SMS INFRASTRUCTURE.

THIS APP DON' T USE MMS,IT'S A PURE SMS SOLUTION.

WITH THIS FREE WIDGET YOU CAN ONLY RECEIVE EXTENDED SMS. TO SEND EXTENDED SMS YOU MUST INSTALL "RICH TEXT NOTEPAD" (FORMERLY SLIDING NOTEPAD PLUS) FROM THE SAME DEVELOPER.
OR YOU CAN ADD 10c AND INSTALL THE RICH TEXT SMS aio FROM THE SAME DEVELOPER.

PS:

- This kind of SMS doesn't exist yet in IOS or Windows Phone.
- Please consider that it is best to reboot your smartphone after the widget installation.

This app was formerly known as EXTENDED SMS WIDGET.
- Minor bugs fixed.
- Changed to be compatible with the new version of Notepad Plus app from the same developer.
Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.