VoIP.ms SMS

VoIP.ms SMS

Popular Android messaging app for VoIP.ms, a Canadian VoIP provider

Michael Kourlas Phone & SMS

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Description

Overview

VoIP.ms SMS is an Android messaging app for VoIP.ms that seeks to replicate the aesthetic of Google's official SMS app.

Features • Material design • Push notifications (if using the Google Play version of the app) • Synchronization with device contacts • Message search • Comprehensive support for synchronization with VoIP.ms • Completely free Rationale

A number of people use VoIP.ms as a cheaper alternative to subscribing to a voice plan for their mobile devices.

Unfortunately, this can make sending text messages rather difficult, as the VoIP.ms SMS Message Center is clearly built as a diagnostic tool for use in desktop browsers, not as an easy way to send and receive messages on a mobile device.

VoIP.ms does provide a mobile version of this interface with an improved UI, but it still lacks important features that are only possible with a dedicated app.

Installation

The standard version of the app uses closed-source Firebase libraries to support push notifications and facilitate crash reporting and analytics, among other purposes. A version of the application that is completely open source is available from F-Droid.

Both versions are available from the Releases section of the GitHub repository.

Documentation

The app's documentation is available in the HELP.md file.

License

VoIP.ms SMS is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

What’s new (0.6.32-fdroid)

0.6.32
• Bug fixes

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
0.6.32-fdroid current
88363105eea34e0e…
 2025-02-03 10 MB API 21
0.6.31-fdroid
422dcf796f5bf6a9…
 2025-02-01 10 MB API 21
0.6.30-fdroid
3ddbe0f95d060ec1…
 2025-01-30 10 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Read contactsAccess the address book.
  • READ_PROFILE
  • Place callsCall phone numbers without asking again.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
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  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • voipms_sms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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