New in version 1.6.0
Changed:
• Compatibility updates for Android 15 & 16
• Calling now works directly without launching dialpad
• Search bar is now pinned to the top when scrolling
• Updated translations
Fixed:
• Fixed freezing when sending messages
Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.
📱 STAY CONNECTED WITH EASE:
With Fossify Messenger, you can effortlessly send SMS and MMS messages to stay connected with your loved ones. Enjoy SMS/MMS based group messaging and express yourself with photos, emojis, and quick greetings.
🚫 BLOCK UNWANTED MESSAGES:
Take control of your messaging experience with a robust blocking feature, easily preventing unwanted messages, even from unknown contacts. You can also export and import blocked numbers for hassle-free backup. Additionally, customize your experience by preventing messages with specific words or phrases from reaching your inbox.
🔒 EFFORTLESS SMS BACKUP:
Say goodbye to worries about losing important messages. Fossify Messenger offers convenient SMS backup functionality by allowing you to export and import your messages. This feature ensures that you can easily switch devices without losing your valuable conversations.
🚀 LIGHTNING-FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT:
Despite its powerful features, Fossify Messenger boasts a remarkably small app size, making it quick and easy to download and install. Experience speed and efficiency while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with SMS backup.
🔐 ENHANCED PRIVACY:
Customize what appears on your lock screen for added privacy. Choose to display only the sender, message content, or nothing at all. Your messages are in your control.
🔍 EFFICIENT MESSAGE SEARCH:
Say goodbye to endless scrolling through conversations. Fossify Messenger simplifies message retrieval with a quick and efficient search feature. Find what you need, when you need it.
🌈 MODERN DESIGN & USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE:
Enjoy a clean, modern design with a user-friendly interface. The app features a material design and a dark theme option, providing a visually appealing and comfortable user experience.
🌐 OPEN-SOURCE TRANSPARENCY:
Your privacy is a top priority. Fossify Messenger operates without requiring an internet connection, guaranteeing message security and stability. Our app is completely free of ads and does not request unnecessary permissions. Moreover, it is fully open-source, providing you with peace of mind, as you have access to the source code for security and privacy audits.
Make the switch to Fossify Messenger and experience messaging the way it should be – private, efficient, and user-friendly. Download now and join our community committed to safeguarding your messaging experience.
Explore more Fossify apps: https://www.fossify.org
Open-Source Code: https://www.github.com/FossifyOrg
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fossify
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Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
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read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
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read sync settings
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
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receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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android.permission.WRITE_SMS
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android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
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org.fossify.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
-
read sync settings
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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android.permission.WRITE_SMS
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android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
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org.fossify.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS
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7.7 MiB
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
-
read sync settings
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
android.permission.WRITE_SMS
-
android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
-
org.fossify.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS
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7.6 MiB
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