SMSecure

Name: SMSecure
Availability: InStock
Author: Jim

Jim

org.jimvixx.smsecure

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SMSecure is a free, open-source Android Internet app. The latest version is 1.0.1, it is 12.2 MB, requires Android 7.0+, and is published by Jim.

Size: 12.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+
Last updated: 29 days ago25 Aug 2026
Safety: Scanned25 Aug 2026what does this mean?

License: GPL-3.0-only

Download Latest Version (v1.0.1)12.2 MB · APK

About this app

💬 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.

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Permissions21 requested · 2 worth reviewing

What version 1.0.1 is allowed to do once installed. Highlighted entries reach outside the app’s own sandbox and are worth a second look. Not sure what a permission actually means? Learn how to evaluate app permissions.

CameraReview
Use the camera to take photos or video.
android.permission.CAMERA
Write External StorageReview
Create and modify files on shared storage.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Secrets
No description available for this permission.
org.jimvixx.smsecure.ACCESS_SECRETS
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
org.jimvixx.smsecure.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Data Sync
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Post Notifications
Show notifications.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Read Contacts
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read External Storage
Read files you have stored on the device.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read Phone State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read Sms
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.READ_SMS
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Receive Mms
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
Receive Sms
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Receive Wap Push
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH
Send Sms
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.SEND_SMS
Vibrate
Use the vibration motor.
android.permission.VIBRATE
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Write Sms
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.WRITE_SMS

Version history1 published build

v1.0.1Latestbuild 10001Scanned
Released
25 Aug 2026
Size
12.2 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+
21 permissions · 2 worth reviewing
- CameraReview
  Use the camera to take photos or video.
  android.permission.CAMERA
- Write External StorageReview
  Create and modify files on shared storage.
  android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Access Network State
  See whether you are online and on which type of network.
  android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Access Secrets
  No description available for this permission.
  org.jimvixx.smsecure.ACCESS_SECRETS
- Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
  No description available for this permission.
  org.jimvixx.smsecure.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Foreground Service
  Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Foreground Service Data Sync
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Internet
  Send and receive data over the internet.
  android.permission.INTERNET
- Post Notifications
  Show notifications.
  android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Read Contacts
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read External Storage
  Read files you have stored on the device.
  android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read Phone State
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read Sms
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.READ_SMS
- Receive Boot Completed
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Receive Mms
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
- Receive Sms
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Receive Wap Push
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH
- Send Sms
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.SEND_SMS
- Vibrate
  Use the vibration motor.
  android.permission.VIBRATE
- Wake Lock
  Keep the device awake while working in the background.
  android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Write Sms
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.WRITE_SMS
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