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Android Apps > Tools > Import SMS from Windows Phone
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Import SMS from Windows Phone

by Leonardocezarÿ · Tools · Free
On Google Play since March 2017 · Data updated 2026-11-10

Import SMS from Windows Phone is made and published by Leonardocezarÿ. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Leonardocezarÿ. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Leonardocezarÿ and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.71
938 ratings
Installs
110 thousand
Last updated
July 3, 2024
Ads
No ads
Size
2.25 MB

Import SMS from Windows Phone has 110 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 938 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Pros & Cons

  • MSG and VMSG import formats
  • Reads diacritics and emojis from VMSG
  • Displays messages with real dates
  • Free with no import limit
  • Choose specific numbers or import all
  • MMS and group messages require the PRO version
  • Android 13 may require manual backup-file location selection
  • Import may not work on certain devices (e.g., Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo)

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Import SMS from Windows Phone for Android

★★★★☆ Stephen Hewitt · Feb 13, 2020
Worked a treat Microsoft Lumia 640 to Samsung A50. Followed in app instructions to back up sms texts on Lumia to sd card then Bluetooth to Samsung no problem.
★★★★★ Paul Katati · Feb 16, 2021
This is an excellent app which is easy 2 use & with no ads. It does exactly what the author says it will do. I would have given it 10 stars. I've just imported over 2,100 text messages from my Microsoft Lumia 640 XL to my Infinix Note 7 with all their original dates & time plus emojis, all in one go. This is the best app for importing SMSs from Windows Phone to Android. A Million thanks 2 the developer 4 saving my texts. Many thanks to yo gal friend for motivating u to develop this app. Long live.
★★★★★ Irfan Liaqat · Dec 6, 2019
Thank you worked wonderfully for me, was able to migrate over 2000 messages from my Windows phone to Android phone. 😊
★☆☆☆☆ G G · Jun 30, 2023
It is not working on Samsung on7 with android 5. After the app says sms are imported the messages app by samsung shows no sms at all. The backup file was from lumia 530 ds.
★☆☆☆☆ Samuel Sambo · Jul 15, 2019
Not working. I have done everything but my Windows phone messages don't show up at all
★☆☆☆☆ Nethra Yuvraj · Jul 22, 2019
I tried to import messages from Microsoft Lumia to Samsung Galaxy. Messages were in .msg format. App didn't accept it. Please help

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Store listing

By Leonardocezarÿ, from Google Play

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

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Description by Leonardocezarÿ Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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!

Recent changes:
Due to Android 13 new restrictions, the user now has to manually select the location to the backup file copied from Windows Phone. After the backup file is selected, you need to give permission for this app to be the default messaging app. After the import is completed, your messaging app must be set as default app.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
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Price
Free
Libraries
14
App size
2.25 MB
Needs Android
8.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Import SMS from Windows Phone

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.6
Launched
March 2017
  • Jul 3, 2024UpdateVersion 1.6
  • Mar 10, 2020Installs100,000+ installs
  • Jul 14, 2019UpdateVersion 1.5
  • Mar 9, 2019UpdateVersion 1.5
  • Feb 21, 2019UpdateVersion 1.4
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
28
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
March 2017

Installs over time

Import SMS from Windows Phone has been installed 110 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 28 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Import SMS from Windows Phone

Import SMS from Windows Phone is a tools app developed by Leonardocezarÿ.

How many times has Import SMS from Windows Phone been installed?

Import SMS from Windows Phone has been installed 110 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 28 times.

What is the rating of Import SMS from Windows Phone?

Import SMS from Windows Phone is rated 4.71 out of 5 stars, based on 940 ratings.

Is Import SMS from Windows Phone free?

Import SMS from Windows Phone is free. The app size is 2.25 MB. The latest version available is 1.6. The last update was on July 3, 2024.

What are the requirements for Import SMS from Windows Phone?

Import SMS from Windows Phone requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2017.

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