Textra is an alternative to your stock SMS/MMS app (that came preinstalled on your phone). So, whether you're looking for a faster experience, better customization options, more color or just a specific feature (like scheduling a text in the future) you've come to the right place. Feature rich, notably 180+ material design theme , bubble & app icon colors. Light, dark, black, night & android screen modes , multiple bubble styles , scheduled (future) SMS & MMS, send delay , slide to delete, slide to call, quick snap camera, multi-select picture gallery, quick reply SMS popup , awesome MMS GROUP messaging, quick voice memos , endless GIFs, 21 text sizes , multiple font options , message blocker / blocklisting, pin-to-top , automatic video & picture compression, support for iOS reactions , iOS emojis & heaps more! Customize your preferred theme & bubble colors, signatures and notifications (icon shape, sound, privacy, reminders, and muting) per conversation as well. Get all the latest Android, Twitter, JoyPixels & iOS style emojis including diversity (skin tone). Just pick your preferred emoji style and express yourself! NEW: Added support for Reactions (also known as Tapbacks) received from iOS Apple devices. So, for example instead of seeing an incoming message saying: Loved "See you at 9pm", you'll now see a love heart emoji superimposed on the message you sent. Just like on iOS devices, Facebook Messenger etc. You can also send reactions! NEW: Copy Partial Text tap a bubble to check out this great new feature that allows you to copy any part of the text in a bubble! It's pretty special; try it, tell your friends, shout from the treetops, but most of all enjoy it. Fully compatible with Pushbullet , MightyText and Android Auto (car) for enhanced notifications and quick reply. All Textra features are free forever. Occasionally you'll see an ad, or you can choose to make a once only in-app purchase to remove ads forever. Support, Knowledge Base & Feedback @ Simple. Beautiful. Fast.
What is Textra SMS?
Textra SMS is built to deliver a stable, responsive user experience on Android systems. Cataloged under Communication, it meets rigorous performance and resource-management benchmarks. Whether deployed for everyday productivity, communication, or gaming, version 4.87 brings verified optimization and regular security improvements.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Authentic Upstream Release: Direct, unbundled APK package matching original developer cryptographic signatures.
- Platform Optimized: Tailored specifically for Android (Android 8.0+).
- Optimized File Footprint: Package download size of approximately 85 MB, minimizing bandwidth and storage overhead.
- Antivirus & Integrity Verified: Scanned against 70+ top security engines with zero malware, adware, or unauthorized toolbars.
System Requirements & Installation Specs
To run Textra SMS properly, ensure your device satisfies the minimum requirements: Operating system Android 8.0 Oreo or higher, minimum available storage space of 85 MB, and an active internet connection for online services and automatic mirrors.
How to Download & Install on Android
Downloading and configuring Textra SMS is straightforward and secure via LoadPure CDN mirrors:
- Tap the direct Download APK button to save the verified package to your device.
- Open the downloaded package from your browser downloads or file manager.
- If prompted, allow "Install from this source" in your security settings, then tap Install.
