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Fossify Messages provides an Android app for managing SMS and MMS messages without ads.
About Messages
Fossify Messages is an open-source Android app for sending and managing SMS and MMS messages. It supports SMS/MMS group messaging with photos, emojis and quick greetings, and includes a blocking feature that can stop messages from unknown contacts or filter out messages containing specific words or phrases. Blocked numbers can be exported and imported.
The app also lets users export and import their messages for backup or moving to another device, offers a message search feature, and provides lock screen display options (sender only, message content, or nothing). It is described as ad-free, lightweight, and able to run without an internet connection. The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0; pricing is not stated in the source.
Key features
- Send and receive SMS and MMS messages, including group messaging
- Share photos, emojis and quick greetings in messages
- Block messages from unwanted or unknown contacts
- Block messages containing specific words or phrases
- Export and import messages for backup and device switching
- Lock screen display choices: sender, content, or nothing
Best for: Android users who want an ad-free, open-source SMS/MMS app with message backup and blocking controls.
Good for
- Open-source code under GPL-3.0, with no ads
- Described as running without an internet connection and not requesting unnecessary permissions
- Small app size and a message search feature
Watch out for
- Available for Android only
- Pricing is not stated in the source
- Handles SMS and MMS messaging as described, without mention of other messaging protocols
Messages at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Utility Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Messages FAQ
What platform is Fossify Messages available for?
It is an Android app, listed in the Mobile Apps > Android Utility Apps category.
Does the app need an internet connection?
The project states that Fossify Messages operates without requiring an internet connection.
Can I back up my messages and blocked numbers?
Yes. Messages can be exported and imported, and blocked numbers can also be exported and imported.
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