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BIG SMS for Seniors
5.6.1
APK
October 31, 2024
9.15 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 4f1934badf55b365389192ef8646208e028bfd68
Size: 9.15 MB
What's New:
v5.6.1
* SMS: fixed app cannot start on Android 15
* SMS: fixed app cannot start on Android 15
BIG SMS for Seniors
5.6.0
APK
August 21, 2024
9.15 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: c8363df6c035d241e1af01e1d936bab669ef5824
Size: 9.15 MB
What's New:
Set minSDK=21 (Android 5.0)
* updated billing lib
* updated review lib
+ added run preferences command
- removed black navigation bar for some motorola phones (it may causes crash)
* updated billing lib
* updated review lib
+ added run preferences command
- removed black navigation bar for some motorola phones (it may causes crash)
BIG SMS for Seniors
5.5.1
APK
June 29, 2024
8.8 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 30f477d4276a51339b4f7d3e4c5dd7ec843e12e9
Size: 8.8 MB
What's New:
* fixed sr-CS translation dialect (no more sr-SC)
- removed redundant invisible char in translations: cs, el, en, fr, pl, sv
- removed redundant invisible char in translations: cs, el, en, fr, pl, sv
BIG SMS for Seniors
5.5.0
APK
June 6, 2024
8.8 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 19d0c54ae4ba4827c3419dc02d527d7cdfe7b75d
Size: 8.8 MB
What's New:
Set targetSDK=34 (Android 14) and fix what it needs:
* updated libs and build
* changed info text for SOS SMS
+ added translations: af, ca, in, iw, am, fil, gu-in, ka, kn, mai, mr, my, or, sd, sq, tl, uz, yo
* updated translations: bn, rn, pt-br
- removed translations: ug
* fixed no close previous preferences screen on language change
* changed default state for Preferences button when inherit a settings
+ added full screen permission request to preferences for SDK 34
* updated libs and build
* changed info text for SOS SMS
+ added translations: af, ca, in, iw, am, fil, gu-in, ka, kn, mai, mr, my, or, sd, sq, tl, uz, yo
* updated translations: bn, rn, pt-br
- removed translations: ug
* fixed no close previous preferences screen on language change
* changed default state for Preferences button when inherit a settings
+ added full screen permission request to preferences for SDK 34
BIG SMS for Seniors
5.4.1
APK
May 10, 2024
6.97 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: c8fdeafbd16fb2ea69ca4de96a5b958d90b1c611
Size: 6.97 MB
What's New:
v5.4.1
* fixed rare crash or empty list in compatibility mode when update messages list
* fixed rare crash or empty list in compatibility mode when update messages list
BIG SMS for Seniors
5.2.0
APK
March 8, 2024
6.75 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 33550493f604868a4edf8db9d8b0129be48dcd03
Size: 6.75 MB
What's New:
v5.2.0
+ added our custom design to Preferences
+ added appearance and accessibility preferences apply instantly on change
* fixed Delete contact preference option transfer between companion apps
* fixed rare incorrect translation select boxes in preferences when resumed from background
* fixed rare not showing selection box in preferences
+ added our custom design to Preferences
+ added appearance and accessibility preferences apply instantly on change
* fixed Delete contact preference option transfer between companion apps
* fixed rare incorrect translation select boxes in preferences when resumed from background
* fixed rare not showing selection box in preferences
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.9.0
APK
December 23, 2023
6.74 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 65898bc0172b4a57f2ed70cce75e12d4afdef8d8
Size: 6.74 MB
What's New:
v4.9.0
* changed save process for corrupted messages
* changed save process for corrupted messages
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.8.0
APK
August 22, 2023
6.74 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 140e62930dd0da11b4ced66a5a9b0b7dd7291478
Size: 6.74 MB
What's New:
v4.8.0
Set targetSDK=33 (Android 13) and fix what it needs:
+ added billing lib version 6
Set targetSDK=33 (Android 13) and fix what it needs:
+ added billing lib version 6
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.7.0
APK
August 3, 2021
6.73 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 3115cc1e2bdf52358d9930372e77a2f9656e7956
Size: 6.73 MB
What's New:
v4.7.0
Set targetSDK=30 (Android 11) and fix what it needs:
* changed apps listing due to new permission
* changed background toast popup messages fonts to system default
* changed toast popup message position to bottom of the screen
Set targetSDK=30 (Android 11) and fix what it needs:
* changed apps listing due to new permission
* changed background toast popup messages fonts to system default
* changed toast popup message position to bottom of the screen
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.6.0
APK
June 5, 2021
6.73 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: ae8239bdefc19fa52986ef4c21e4aa6ed5081bdc
Size: 6.73 MB
What's New:
v4.6.0
+ added billing lib version 3
v4.5.1
* fixed rare crash when received corrupted SMS in Oppo A3s
v4.5.0
+ added ability to hide optional buttons: Call, Reply, Resend, Forward
+ added billing lib version 3
v4.5.1
* fixed rare crash when received corrupted SMS in Oppo A3s
v4.5.0
+ added ability to hide optional buttons: Call, Reply, Resend, Forward
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.5.1
APK
June 3, 2021
6.72 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 568219a9313b0a4bc273d5d5bdc6deb5fff6f295
Size: 6.72 MB
What's New:
v4.5.1
* fixed rare crash when received corrupted SMS in Oppo A3s
v4.5.0
+ added ability to hide optional buttons: Call, Reply, Resend, Forward
* fixed rare crash when received corrupted SMS in Oppo A3s
v4.5.0
+ added ability to hide optional buttons: Call, Reply, Resend, Forward
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.4.1
APK
May 12, 2021
6.67 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: aacbcd24ccba2ce71436e45c378b3f6442d8c190
Size: 6.67 MB
What's New:
v4.4.1
* SMS: changed SMS receiver
- SMS: removed alternative SMS receiver
v4.3.0
* changed: contacts cache is cleared completely when changing any contact data
* fixed rare ARN when receiving MMS
* SMS: changed SMS receiver
- SMS: removed alternative SMS receiver
v4.3.0
* changed: contacts cache is cleared completely when changing any contact data
* fixed rare ARN when receiving MMS
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.3.0
APK
March 25, 2021
6.67 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 1f5b242d5e78e8145e61bbb7b446d2603d8253d9
Size: 6.67 MB
What's New:
v4.3.0
* changed: contacts cache is cleared completely when changing any contact data
* fixed rare ARN when receiving MMS
v4.2.0
+ added ability to hide received/delivered SMS message (option in preferences)
+ added starred/all contacts filter to contacts (option in preferences)
+ added contact information to Buy screen
+ added "Refresh" text to Buy item in preferences
+ added tap outside to close the dialog (option in preferences)
* fixed rare crash when more SMS received at the same moment
* changed: contacts cache is cleared completely when changing any contact data
* fixed rare ARN when receiving MMS
v4.2.0
+ added ability to hide received/delivered SMS message (option in preferences)
+ added starred/all contacts filter to contacts (option in preferences)
+ added contact information to Buy screen
+ added "Refresh" text to Buy item in preferences
+ added tap outside to close the dialog (option in preferences)
* fixed rare crash when more SMS received at the same moment
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.2.0
APK
February 26, 2021
6.57 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: d208ba3160dd2ebf0ea211c589e513b248c5374f
Size: 6.57 MB
What's New:
v4.2.0
+ added ability to hide received/delivered SMS message (option in preferences)
+ added starred/all contacts filter to contacts (option in preferences)
+ added contact information to Buy screen
+ added "Refresh" text to Buy item in preferences
+ added tap outside to close the dialog (option in preferences)
* fixed rare crash when more SMS received at the same moment
+ added ability to hide received/delivered SMS message (option in preferences)
+ added starred/all contacts filter to contacts (option in preferences)
+ added contact information to Buy screen
+ added "Refresh" text to Buy item in preferences
+ added tap outside to close the dialog (option in preferences)
* fixed rare crash when more SMS received at the same moment
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.1.1
APK
November 17, 2020
5.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 772d0d54ba5eddc52ac964153947201b2495f6ec
Size: 5.51 MB
What's New:
v4.1.1
* fixed messages with invalid thread id was not marked read
v4.1
* fixed rare crash when cropping the contact photo
* fixed messages with invalid thread id was not marked read
v4.1
* fixed rare crash when cropping the contact photo
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.1.0
APK
October 20, 2020
5.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: ab12d8e4c445c8fca0949f83b8cfc21757e2c9e1
Size: 5.51 MB
What's New:
v4.1
* fixed rare crash when cropping the contact photo
* fixed rare crash when cropping the contact photo
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.0.1
APK
September 15, 2020
5.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: d78cb9ba1d37c55b2555b9cdb24449c8e9adc387
Size: 5.51 MB
What's New:
v4.0.1
* fixed crash on ringtone selection if READ_STORAGE_PERMISSION is not granted
* fixed rare crash on sms intent if a draft sms exists and SMS permission is not granted
v4.0
Set targetSDK=29 (Android 10) and fix what it needs:
* increased resolution of contacts photos when reading from camera
* changed storage to FileProvider
- removed all raw files access
- removed EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions
* fixed crash on ringtone selection if READ_STORAGE_PERMISSION is not granted
* fixed rare crash on sms intent if a draft sms exists and SMS permission is not granted
v4.0
Set targetSDK=29 (Android 10) and fix what it needs:
* increased resolution of contacts photos when reading from camera
* changed storage to FileProvider
- removed all raw files access
- removed EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions
BIG SMS for Seniors
4.0.0
APK
September 9, 2020
5.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 7f726238a82f5b373510561bf304e787a8597f93
Size: 5.51 MB
What's New:
v4.0
Set targetSDK=29 (Android 10) and fix what it needs:
* increased resolution of contacts photos when reading from camera
* changed storage to FileProvider
- removed all raw files access
- removed EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions
Set targetSDK=29 (Android 10) and fix what it needs:
* increased resolution of contacts photos when reading from camera
* changed storage to FileProvider
- removed all raw files access
- removed EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.9.0
APK
July 29, 2020
5.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: a080c0f753886a1ff8ceb611cbf3b22dfe017674
Size: 5.51 MB
What's New:
v3.9.0
* SMS: reorganized Messages preferences
* SMS: fixed missing "Run MMS app" button on some Android version even it was set in Preferences
* SMS: fixed rare crash when deleting message which is deleted in the same moment by another app
* SMS: reorganized Messages preferences
* SMS: fixed missing "Run MMS app" button on some Android version even it was set in Preferences
* SMS: fixed rare crash when deleting message which is deleted in the same moment by another app
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.8.0
APK
June 13, 2020
5.48 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 6079b57c33f1fcbca82c21700e720e8fa23cdf63
Size: 5.48 MB
What's New:
v3.8.0
+ SMS: added option for various positions of the send button in the message editor (top/bottom/stick to keyboard)
* SMS: fixed no messages thread in specific A10 firmware version
- SMS: removed sticky layout option from preferences
+ added translated text 'automatic' by the system to language dialog
v3.7.x
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ various SMS fixes
+ SMS: added option for various positions of the send button in the message editor (top/bottom/stick to keyboard)
* SMS: fixed no messages thread in specific A10 firmware version
- SMS: removed sticky layout option from preferences
+ added translated text 'automatic' by the system to language dialog
v3.7.x
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ various SMS fixes
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.7.3
APK
May 27, 2020
5.46 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 0d1bd225042748d9bb3094396ac5ebf503db0b56
Size: 5.46 MB
What's New:
v3.7.3
* SMS: fixed rare crash when content provider cannot store MMS
v3.7.x
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ various SMS fixes
* SMS: fixed rare crash when content provider cannot store MMS
v3.7.x
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ various SMS fixes
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.7.2
APK
May 20, 2020
5.46 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: d07585037e18dda2dd7521d1be8a0920931a9b4d
Size: 5.46 MB
What's New:
v3.7.2
+ SMS: fixed rare ARN when starting delivery service on Android 8 and older
+ SMS: fixed crash when downloading MMS with incorrect data
v3.7.1
+ SMS: fixed crash when dual SIM is enabled in preferences but the phone doesn't support dual SIM
+ SMS: fixed crash when received MMS with the empty sender
+ SMS: fixed rare crash in message detail with a specially broken link
v3.7.0
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ SMS: fixed rare ARN when starting delivery service on Android 8 and older
+ SMS: fixed crash when downloading MMS with incorrect data
v3.7.1
+ SMS: fixed crash when dual SIM is enabled in preferences but the phone doesn't support dual SIM
+ SMS: fixed crash when received MMS with the empty sender
+ SMS: fixed rare crash in message detail with a specially broken link
v3.7.0
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.7.1
APK
May 16, 2020
5.46 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 9ba8a7ffa19b271c90a8ca815b0621c7e2a86275
Size: 5.46 MB
What's New:
v3.7.1
+ SMS: fixed crash when dual SIM is enabled in preferences but the phone doesn't support dual SIM
+ SMS: fixed crash when received MMS with the empty sender
+ SMS: fixed rare crash in message detail with a specially broken link
v3.7.0
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
+ SMS: fixed crash when dual SIM is enabled in preferences but the phone doesn't support dual SIM
+ SMS: fixed crash when received MMS with the empty sender
+ SMS: fixed rare crash in message detail with a specially broken link
v3.7.0
+ added partial MMS support: incoming MMS notifications, ability to download and read MMS, including attachments
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.6.0
APK
March 2, 2020
5.46 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: ef61a0218b1da908decdc6a758972b7298956991
Size: 5.46 MB
What's New:
v3.6.0
+ SMS: improved message notification
+ SMS: added message notification configuration (in Preferences)
+ SMS: added message delete swipe notification action (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: added grouping of messages in notification
+ SMS: added detail activity for MMS with No MMS support information
+ added translations: az, bn, ha, hy_AM, jv, ku, pa_IN, pa_PK, ta, te, ur_PK
* reorganized preferences
+ SMS: improved message notification
+ SMS: added message notification configuration (in Preferences)
+ SMS: added message delete swipe notification action (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: added grouping of messages in notification
+ SMS: added detail activity for MMS with No MMS support information
+ added translations: az, bn, ha, hy_AM, jv, ku, pa_IN, pa_PK, ta, te, ur_PK
* reorganized preferences
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.5.0
APK
December 10, 2019
4.04 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 4ce116a3d6d62d28cf7376863dc69fe4ec7efc0c
Size: 4.04 MB
What's New:
v3.5.0
+ SMS: alternative SMS receiver (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: dual SIM support (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: improved multipart SMS sender for dual SIM
+ show/hide duplicate contact items (option in Preferences)
+ enable buttons with no functionality (option in Preferences)
+ activate buttons on long-press (option in Preferences)
* default SOS text is SOS!
* automatic license check on first launch
* improved notifications updates
* black navigation bar on all devices
* faster loading
+ SMS: alternative SMS receiver (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: dual SIM support (option in Preferences)
+ SMS: improved multipart SMS sender for dual SIM
+ show/hide duplicate contact items (option in Preferences)
+ enable buttons with no functionality (option in Preferences)
+ activate buttons on long-press (option in Preferences)
* default SOS text is SOS!
* automatic license check on first launch
* improved notifications updates
* black navigation bar on all devices
* faster loading
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.4.3
APK
October 5, 2019
3.87 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: c2c1174cc4c20a057e1a322397a1e246e235517b
Size: 3.87 MB
What's New:
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.3
* notifications engine fixed
BIG SMS 3.4.2
* fixed service crash
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.3
* notifications engine fixed
BIG SMS 3.4.2
* fixed service crash
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.4.2
APK
October 3, 2019
3.87 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 0f3e46eda3b4077e16ee06c0eadcddc9f75f37a9
Size: 3.87 MB
What's New:
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.2
* fixed service crash
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.2
* fixed service crash
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.4.1
APK
October 1, 2019
3.87 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 832bd3b512a52f524f1cfd488690c8fa0ab9eae5
Size: 3.87 MB
What's New:
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG SMS 3.4.1
+ added higher priority to Android 10 notifications
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
BIG SMS for Seniors
3.3.6
APK
July 24, 2019
3.92 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 35f77295f352cca24b45261b9af7c613374500a9
Size: 3.92 MB
What's New:
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
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