# Messages

> Smart Messages app for easy messaging, secure backup, filters & call-end tools.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FTS Video Player
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 87,018
- **Rating:** 4.15 / 5 (842 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-24
- **First published:** 2025-11-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage)
- **Website:** [https://ftsvideoplayersolution.blogspot.com/](https://ftsvideoplayersolution.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/ftsvideoplayermessageprivacy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/ftsvideoplayermessageprivacy/home)

## Description

Messages is a clean, secure messaging app designed to keep all your conversations organized in one place. It automatically sorts your inbox with smart filters into All Messages, Personal Messages, Transactional Messages, OTP Messages, and Offer Messages, helping you locate important messages instantly without endless scrolling. The app emphasizes fast navigation and a clutter-free chat view.

It also offers easy backup and restore, message scheduling, and spam blocking for a safer experience. The call-end assist screen provides useful at-a-glance options after a call, including caller name or number, quick callbacks, direct messaging, and WhatsApp shortcuts. With smart search, lock-screen message viewing, and support for 16+ languages, Messages combines privacy-focused permissions with convenience to deliver a secure, efficient messaging experience.

## Rankings

- #234,757 — Overall
- #186 — Communication (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.sms.text.messages.textmessage)