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Handcent Next SMS messenger 11.7.1

By Handcent • February 17, 2026
Communication arm64-v8a Native (Java/Kotlin) 41.01 MB
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Package Namecom.handcent.app.nextsms
Version Name11.7.1
Version Code41107100
Architecturearm64-v8a
Min Android VersionAndroid 23 (API 35)
Main Activitycom.handcent.sms.ext.ConversationListExt
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size41.01 MB
Signature (SHA1)66A47C0E3C66B67D140AC184EF825369EE706546
File Hash (SHA256)e11d3a63f4071b337357cd87434165ef8ff52430720265c1a6e0a02d50fdb516

What's New

Release note 11.7.1
>Fixed a known MMS issue
> Supported Samsung One UI 8.0
> New dual sim features which include set name and icon for each SIMs,new reverse SIM option

App Description

Upgrade your messaging experience. Enjoy unlimited customization, AI features, cloud backup, MMS Plus , upmost privacy, and smooth texting on PC and tablet. It is the perfect alternative to stock SMS text messenger and Verizon Messages+

Secure and private messenger

Best SMS app with personalization

AI capabilities - powered by OpenAI to make texting easier

Encrypted chat - Reliable guard to keep texts safe

Texting from any system/device with 'Anywhere'

Cloud backup - never worry about long texts again

Lots of Stickers, emojis, and gifs to choose from

Wear OS device support(Dependent on phone app)

Group or mass texts to multiple recipients

Support for foldables, like Samsung fold

Support for most android versions (4.4 to 13) and Lineage OS 19

Dual SIM support

Security

For every update, it'll be scanned with *VirualTotal* 60+ mainstream anti-virus engines to make sure it's safe. Protecting data privacy is our top priority.

Conversations now can be encrypted as per your need

AI features

-Detects sensitive information and suggests masking options.

-Extract, copy, search, and share text from images

-Generate descriptive text for photos

-Summary of recent conversations

-Grammar & Spell Check: Ensure your messages are clear and error-free

-AI Emoji Suggestions

-AI Auto-Reply

Messenger Customization

The theme store offers over 200 themes with new ones updated weekly.

You can personalize fonts, stickers, colors, ringtones, LED colors, vibration patterns, etc.

Handcent Anywhere - best private texting on computer and tablet.

Cross-platform texting on all systems and device. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, android, computers, tablets, and smartwatches all have separate apps. You can text anywhere without the phone.

Go to aw.handcent.com and start messaging. Group text is also supported

Wear OS

Receive and reply messages on all android-based smartwatches, with the features like voice to text, etc.

Support Wear OS , Galaxy Watch series with Tizen and both square and round watches(Phone app needed, doesn't work as a standalone app)

MMS

MMS is fast and stable, can receive all kinds of MMS messages and share full-size multimedia with MMS plus.

MMS plus can act as a multimedia files downloader, and save them on the private cloud.

Pop up text

Quick reply text messages within a pop up window.

Private Box

An encrypted text message box that can only be opened by unique passcode. Texts within can only be viewed by yourself.

SMS Backup

Never worry about losing texts or messages with our backup service. Restore all private messages (SMS/MMS) and settings when you switch to a new phone or reset the phone.

Search

You can search text messages by time, message type and etc.

All SMS messages with text are searchable

SMS Blocker/Blacklisting

Block all unwanted or spam SMS & MMS messages in our private android text messaging app.

Spam filter

Automatically filter and block potential spam messages

Scheduled Task

Schedule texts to be sent at a given time.

Emoji

You will love animated emojis that complies with the newest emoji standard.

Stickers

Integrated with Giphy. Send messages with stickers by using quick search.

Drive mode

Read texts or mute during drive to ensure driving safety with Android Auto support

Text to Speech

Read texts out loud with support for repeated reminder

Sticky on top

Pin your private contacts on top for quicker access

Other improvements.

Built-in ChatGPT to let you talk to AI as a conversation thread

Group Messaging Chat: Create a group with friends, all contacts will receive the message. Send mass texts with stickers to all members.

Other features: Bulk Mass SMS & MMS, group text, text snippets and etc.

If you encounter any problems or need help, please reach us at

help@handcent.com

. We will provide help in a timely manner.
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