Import SMS from Windows Phone

Import your SMS messages from Windows Phone to Android! Easy. Simple. The best!

Import SMS from Windows Phone

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Rating: 4.74
(942)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2024-07-03)
Creation date: 2017-03-19
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other: close other apps

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App summary

Import SMS from Windows Phone: import your SMS messages from Windows Phone to your Android phone. The SMS backup from Windows Phone is transferred into your Android messaging storage very easily!

You can transfer MMS messages and group messages with the PRO version of this app, called Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO. You can find it also on Google Play Store: https://goo.gl/3A9GPe

This application is FREE and there is NO LIMIT set for the SMS messages that can be imported.

Transfer your exported file from Windows Phone to your Android phone and the application will import your SMS from Windows Phone for you.
Import SMS from Windows Phone app will search through the entire internal memory and on SD Card (if exists) for the backup file(s) from Windows Phone.
You can select from which number(s) to import the SMS messages or you can import them all at once.

IMPORTANT
Due to Google's new restrictions on SMS permissions, the import may not work on Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo. Other phones are not affected.

HOW TO USE:
1. Export SMS messages from Windows Phone with:
contacts+message backup app for devices WITHOUT an SD Card
contacts+message or Transfer my Data app for devices WITH an SD Card
2. Copy the exported files (VMSG or MSG) to your Android phone via USB, Bluetooth, etc.
3. Start Import SMS from Windows Phone.
4. Allow the permisions in order for the application to work.
5. Tap Import messages; the app will search the files for you.
6.
6.1 If there are more than 1 file, a list with all of them will appear.
Choose one of them by tapping on it and the file will be read
6.2 The only file found will be read.
7. You can choose to select from which numbers to import or to import all.
8. For Android 4.4+, approve the change for Import SMS from Windows Phone to become Default SMS App.
9. Wait until the restoration is complete. Change back the Default SMS app to what it was before restoration.
10. Go to your Android message box and you'll find your messages from Windows Phone.

For more informations, watch the video above description and check 'How to backup messages on Windows Phone' section inside the app.

FEATURES:
Imports both MSG and VMSG file formats
Reads all diacritics and emojis from VMSG file 1*
Display the messages real date from MSG file
Handle incoming SMS messages while importing 2*

NOTES:
1* MSG files are 'already handled by Microsoft app'; Import SMS from Windows Phone just displays them.
2* You are notified when an SMS is received and you will find it on Android message box.

OTHER NOTES:
MMS messages and group messages are supported on the PRO version of this app, called Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO.
Group messages will be imported as individual messages with this version; They are imported properly with the PRO version.

If you are having any issues, contact me via 'Report a problem' menu section, inside the app or via email. I respond very quickly and I will fix your problems right away!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and follows clear instructions
  • Successfully imports a large number of SMS messages quickly
  • Maintains original dates, times, and emojis of messages
  • Helpful and responsive developer
  • No ads in the app
Cons
  • Issues with MMS messages not being imported
  • Some users experienced notification spam after import
  • May not function correctly with newer versions of Android
  • Occasional complications with the Windows phone backup process
Most mentioned
  • Rapid SMS transfer from Windows Phone to Android
  • Quality and clarity of instructions provided
  • App successfully imports SMS with original formatting
  • Need for USB connection rather than Bluetooth for transfer
  • Lack of direct MMS support in the main app
User reviews
This transferred SMS from an 8.5 year old Lumia to a Motorola Moto g04. This function should come as standard as it was super fast and easy.
by Indigo Industrial, 2024-08-27

Saved me, just moved over from lumia 950 xl to a Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. No problems at all exported sms from my win mob, imported in this app. Good clear instructions on what was needed to be done between the steps. Lets see if this android is anything to have or if I should move back to the lumia yet again :/ (a year later Lumia is better)
by Gud en, 2022-12-09

It looks to have been working as intended: 28800 SMS populated in the Android Messages native app in about half an hour. Apparently all retrieved and correcty grouped and organized. Phone numbers were recognized then replaced by contacts names from my Contacts app database. I'll pay the pro version and fgive it a try to get my MMS. Good job and congratulations to the developer! Many thanks for a worth way to switch from Windows Mobile to Android with a minimized loss of content!
by A Google user, 2022-10-08
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