PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder on Windows Pc
Developed By: PhoneLeash: Auto-forward SMS, MMS & more to email!
License: Free
Rating: 3,8/5 - 2.922 votes
Last Updated: August 04, 2026
App Details
| Version |
6.59 |
| Size |
5.5 MB |
| Release Date |
April 14, 25 |
| Category |
Communication Apps |
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App Permissions:
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. [see more (17)]
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What's New:
More RCS reliabilityTighter OTP filteringAndroid 17 RCS supportFaster, simpler setup; now with contact pickerWhatsApp linked devices supportDashboard support [see more]
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Description from Developer:
PhoneLeash automatically forwards your text messages to email — and lets you reply right from your inbox. Both sides of every conversation, displayed as clean threads built for Gma... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder and install on Windows PC. PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder is free Communication app, developed by PhoneLeash: Auto-forward SMS, MMS & more to email!. Latest version of PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder is 6.59, was released on 2025-04-14 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 2,922 users, 1,839 users had rated it 5*, 642 users had rated it 1*.
How to install PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder on Windows?
Instruction on how to install PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder 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 PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder using BlueStacks
- 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.
- 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
- Once installed, click "PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder" 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 PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "PhoneLeash: SMS Auto Forwarder" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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PhoneLeash automatically forwards your text messages to email — and lets you reply right from your inbox. Both sides of every conversation, displayed as clean threads built for Gmail.
YOUR COMPLETE TEXT INBOX IN EMAIL
PhoneLeash forwards incoming AND outgoing texts, so your email becomes a complete mirror of every SMS conversation. Group messages show all participants. Pictures arrive as attachments. It just works.
REPLY NATURALLY FROM EMAIL
This is what sets PhoneLeash apart. Reply to any forwarded text the same way you reply to any email — PhoneLeash sends it as an SMS from your phone. Attach a photo and it goes as MMS. Replies to group messages go back to the whole group. Your email signature is automatically stripped out. If you use Gmail, every conversation becomes a clean, threaded exchange.
SEND NEW TEXTS FROM YOUR COMPUTER
Start entirely new text conversations from email. Just email phoneleash@phone-leash.com with @JohnBrown or @2223334444 followed by your message. Attach a picture for MMS.
WHAT CAN YOU FORWARD?
• SMS text messages (incoming and outgoing)
• MMS picture messages and image attachments
• Group texts with full participant list
• RCS messages (via Google Messages)
• WhatsApp messages — direct and group chats
• OTP verification codes — never miss a one-time password
CALL & VOICEMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
Get an email for every incoming, outgoing, or missed call — plus voicemails. See who called, how long it lasted. Reply to any call notification to send that person a text.
SMART FILTERING
• Keyword filtering — only forward texts containing specific words
• Contact filtering — choose exactly which contacts to forward
• OTP-only mode — forward just verification codes
DUAL-SIM SUPPORT
Works with both SIM cards. When you reply, PhoneLeash sends from the correct SIM — the one that received the original message.
REMOTE CONTROL
• Start or stop forwarding with a simple text command
• Check battery and charging status remotely
• Get notified when your phone boots up, shuts down, or battery is low
EASY SETUP IN 2 MINUTES
1. Install PhoneLeash
2. Accept permissions
3. Enter your email address
4. Done — texts start forwarding instantly
No complicated configuration. No server to set up. Works with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or any email provider.
NO LIMITS
1. No daily message limits — forward as many texts as you need
2. No device limits
3. Robust, reliable, redundant servers - outages are very rare
FORWARD TO EMAIL OR ANOTHER PHONE
• Email (recommended) — full reply support, picture forwarding, Gmail threading
• Second phone via SMS — no internet or app needed on the receiving phone
TRUSTED SINCE 2011
PhoneLeash has been on Google Play for 15 years. ~500,000+ installs. Tested, stable, and reliable. No ads — ever.
PERFECT FOR
• Business: forward customer texts to your team's shared inbox
• Two phones: carry one, get texts from both
• Travel: leave your local phone behind, get texts abroad
• No-phone zones: workplace doesn't allow phones? Read texts at your desk
• OTP codes: forward verification texts to another device
• Records: keep a continuous backup of all texts and calls in email
Download PhoneLeash and start reading and replying to your texts from email today. The SMS forwarder that lets you text back.
Tired of SMS forwarders with broken email, daily limits, or surprise fees? Switch to PhoneLeash today.
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More RCS reliability
Tighter OTP filtering
Android 17 RCS support
Faster, simpler setup; now with contact picker
WhatsApp linked devices support
Dashboard support
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 read access to the device's phone number(s].
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
Allows an application to send SMS messages.
Allows an application to monitor incoming MMS messages.
Allows an application to receive WAP push messages.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
