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SMS-IE

github.com/tmo1/sms-ie Android Apps Open-source projectOpen source

SMS-IE imports and exports text messages on Android, providing a simple utility for transferring SMS data.

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About SMS-IE

SMS-IE (SMS Import / Export) is an open-source Android app for importing and exporting SMS and MMS messages, call logs, contacts, and blocked numbers to and from JSON or NDJSON files. It does not require root access. Contacts import and export are functional but considered experimental.

Version 2.0.0 introduced a new message storage format (v2), using a messages.ndjson file and a ZIP archive that stores MMS binary data separately. This format is not compatible with JSON message files produced by earlier app versions; options include using a 1.x.x version, re-exporting current messages, or an experimental conversion tool that has not been extensively tested. Call log and contact formats remain unchanged for now. Current versions run on Android devices with API level 19 (Android 4.4 KitKat) or later.

Key features

  • Import and export SMS and MMS messages to JSON or NDJSON files
  • Import and export call logs, contacts, and blocked numbers
  • No root access required on Android devices
  • Standard and legacy flavors for different Android API levels
  • Stores MMS binary data separately in a ZIP archive
  • Experimental v1-to-v2 message file conversion tool
Best for: Android users who need to migrate or back up SMS/MMS, call logs, contacts, and blocked numbers as JSON/NDJSON files without root access.
Good for
  • Open source
  • Does not require root access
  • Imports and exports SMS, MMS, call logs, contacts, and blocked numbers
Watch out for
  • Contacts import and export are experimental
  • Message files from versions 2.0.0 and later are incompatible with earlier JSON message files
  • The v1-to-v2 conversion tool is experimental and not extensively tested

SMS-IE at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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SMS-IE FAQ

Does SMS-IE require root access?
No, root is not required.
Which Android versions can run SMS-IE?
Current versions run on Android devices with API level 19 (Android 4.4 KitKat) or later. The standard flavor requires API level 24 (Android 7.0 Nougat) or higher; the legacy flavor supports API level 19 but uses outdated dependency versions.
Can SMS-IE import message files from older app versions?
Versions 2.0.0 and later are incompatible with JSON message files produced by earlier versions. Options include using a 1.x.x version, re-exporting messages to v2 format, or using an experimental conversion tool that has not been extensively tested.
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