SMSecure
Privacy-focused SMS app with encrypted conversations
- Developer
- Jimvixx
- License
- GPL-3.0-only
- Package
org.jimvixx.smsecure- Category
- Messaging, Phone & SMS, Security
- Latest version
- 1.4.1 · Oct 27, 2026
- Minimum Android
- Android 7.0
Screenshots
Description
💬 SMSecure is a privacy-focused SMS messenger for Android.
SMSecure is a fork of Silence/TextSecure, created to preserve encrypted SMS functionality on modern Android devices. It keeps the familiar feel of a classic SMS app while adding tools for private, verified conversations.
🔐 Encrypted SMS conversations
Use end-to-end encrypted SMS with compatible contacts. SMSecure uses the Signal encryption protocol for secure conversations when both sides support it.
🛡️ Identity verification
Verify contacts using QR codes or safety numbers to help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.
📱 Works as a normal SMS app
Send and receive regular SMS messages without creating an account, signing in, or depending on a central messaging service.
🚫 Block unwanted messages
Block unwanted senders, including unknown or alphanumeric SMS senders, and keep your inbox cleaner.
🔎 Search your conversations
Quickly find messages across all conversations with global search.
💾 Backups and restore
Create and restore message backups so you can keep your SMS history under your control.
🌍 Local-first privacy
Messages are processed on your device. SMSecure does not require registration, does not use ads, and does not collect user data.
⚠️ Important note
SMS only for now: MMS support is planned for a future release. Currently, SMSecure cannot send, receive, display, or download MMS messages.
End-to-end encryption works only when both sides use compatible software. Regular SMS messages are still regular SMS and are handled by the mobile network.
🧩 Free and Open Source
SMSecure is Free and Open Source Software licensed under GPLv3. The source code is available for review, auditing, and contribution.
Open-Source Code: https://github.com/jimvixx/ShortMessageSecure
SMSecure is a fork of Silence/TextSecure, created to preserve encrypted SMS functionality on modern Android devices. It keeps the familiar feel of a classic SMS app while adding tools for private, verified conversations.
🔐 Encrypted SMS conversations
Use end-to-end encrypted SMS with compatible contacts. SMSecure uses the Signal encryption protocol for secure conversations when both sides support it.
🛡️ Identity verification
Verify contacts using QR codes or safety numbers to help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.
📱 Works as a normal SMS app
Send and receive regular SMS messages without creating an account, signing in, or depending on a central messaging service.
🚫 Block unwanted messages
Block unwanted senders, including unknown or alphanumeric SMS senders, and keep your inbox cleaner.
🔎 Search your conversations
Quickly find messages across all conversations with global search.
💾 Backups and restore
Create and restore message backups so you can keep your SMS history under your control.
🌍 Local-first privacy
Messages are processed on your device. SMSecure does not require registration, does not use ads, and does not collect user data.
⚠️ Important note
SMS only for now: MMS support is planned for a future release. Currently, SMSecure cannot send, receive, display, or download MMS messages.
End-to-end encryption works only when both sides use compatible software. Regular SMS messages are still regular SMS and are handled by the mobile network.
🧩 Free and Open Source
SMSecure is Free and Open Source Software licensed under GPLv3. The source code is available for review, auditing, and contribution.
Open-Source Code: https://github.com/jimvixx/ShortMessageSecure
All versions
| Version | Released | Minimum Android | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1 | Oct 27, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 11.1 MB |
| 1.4.0 | Oct 15, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 10.9 MB |
| 1.3.1 | Oct 14, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 10.9 MB |
| 1.3.0 | Oct 12, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 10.9 MB |
| 1.2.0 | Sep 20, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 10.9 MB |
| 1.1.0 | Sep 7, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 12.2 MB |
| 1.0.3 | Aug 27, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 12.2 MB |
| 1.0.2 | Aug 26, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 12.2 MB |
| 1.0.1 | Aug 19, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 12.2 MB |
How to install an older version of an Android app · How to install an APK file on Android
From the developer (GitHub)
APK files published by the developer on GitHub. They are signed by the developer and may not install over the other builds on this page (different signature). Links open github.com.
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