Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy to understand what information DesktopSMS accesses on your device, how that information is used, and what data is or is not collected.
Send SMS Messages from PC with DesktopSMS
DesktopSMS enables direct connectivity between your Android phone and Windows PC, allowing you to synchronize and send SMS messages directly from your computer through your Android device. The native Windows application provides access to your existing conversations and SMS/MMS messages. Composing and sending messages uses your computer keyboard.
DesktopSMS includes full-text search for locating any SMS or MMS in your archive. Search across message content, contact names, and conversation previews — from synced desktop data or directly from your phone for comprehensive results.
Contact search is available directly from your desktop for initiating new conversations. Recent call log browsing allows you to text contacts who have recently called you. For group messaging, select contacts or contact groups from your remote device, or paste a list of contacts from your clipboard.
DesktopSMS offers a pending message queue for bulk messaging (Professional feature only). The queue stores and manages all enqueued messages, ensuring they are processed in the correct order even when the client is disconnected. All sent messages are stored in the "Sent messages" folder for review.
You can also schedule SMS messages for delivery at a specified date and time.
Features included
- Full-text search — find any message in your archive instantly (read more about How to Search SMS and MMS on Desktop with DesktopSMS).
- No on-line registration needed, no service, no internet connection needed, everything works locally and anonymously.
- Dual SIM phones support.
- Pending message queue for bulk messaging, sent messages folder.
- Schedule messages to be sent at a later time.
- Connect your Android device using Wi-Fi (network), bluetooth or USB cable (read more about DesktopSMS connection types and their requirements).
- Native Windows application, native toast notifications for new SMS/MMS messages received.
- Both SMS and MMS support (note: MMS as read only, cannot send).
- Message throttling: Prevents overwhelming the service provider by imposing a delay between sending each SMS in bulk.
- Light and dark themes.
Information We Access
DesktopSMS may access information on your Android device only to provide the app features you use. Depending on the features you enable, this can include:
- ✔ SMS and MMS message data for synchronization and viewing
- ✔ Contact names and numbers for easier conversation identification
- ✔ Call log information if you use features that display recent calls
- ✔ Device and connection details needed to pair your phone with the Windows client
This information is used strictly to provide DesktopSMS functionality on your own devices.
How Information Is Used
DesktopSMS uses the information it accesses only to deliver the features of the app, including sending and receiving messages, showing conversation history, and displaying contact information in a readable way.
- ✔ Messages are synchronized locally between your Android phone and Windows PC
- ✔ Contact data is used only to display names and help you choose recipients
- ✔ Connection and pairing data is used only to establish and maintain the link between devices
Data Collection and Sharing
- ✘ We do not sell your personal data
- ✘ We do not share your messages or contacts with advertisers
- ✘ We do not upload your message content to external servers for processing
- ✘ We do not use your data for advertising or analytics purposes
All synchronization occurs directly between your devices, such as over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, or wired LAN, depending on the connection method you choose.
Data Storage and Retention
Information accessed by DesktopSMS remains on your devices and in the normal Android message storage used by your phone. The app does not maintain a separate cloud copy of your messages or contacts.
Permissions
DesktopSMS may request Android permissions that are necessary for messaging, contact lookup, call log access, and device connection features. Those permissions are used only to provide the functionality described in this policy.
Your Privacy Rights
You control the data on your device. If you want to remove DesktopSMS access, you can uninstall the app, revoke permissions, or remove the paired device.
Changes to this Policy
As our application and services evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy. If we make changes, we may notify you by placing a notice on the application, on our website, or in the Google Play Store. Please review this page periodically.
Contact
For privacy questions or support, contact us at info(-at-)desktopsms.net.