{"package_name":"com.goldmaster.im2sms","name":"IM2SMS","summary":"A simple app to import IM chat histories into Android’s SMS storage.","category":"Phone & SMS","icon_url":"/api/icon/com.goldmaster.im2sms","latest_version_code":7,"latest_version_name":"1.6","apk_url":"/api/apk/com.goldmaster.im2sms","apk_size":16726532,"apk_sha256":"aac765da9f368a528446acf018048b2c8506b5ee2edc10f3cf6f98f3139b8a46","source_kind":"fdroid-repo","repo_slug":"fdroid-main","last_updated":1786773617,"release_timestamp":1786749285,"description":"<p>A simple app to import IM chat histories into Android’s SMS storage.</p>\n\n<b>Features</b>\n<p><b>Easy Import:</b><br/>Import chats directly from an IM app's share menu or by browsing the phone's storage for exported chat files.</p>\n<p><b>Chat Preview:</b><br/>Preview individual chats before importing into SMS.</p>\n<p><b>Material You:</b><br/>The app's theme and icon automatically adapts to the phone's wallpaper and system colours.</p>\n<p><b>Dark Mode:</b><br/>Automatically switches between light and dark themes based on the phone's settings.</p>\n\n<b>Supported Apps</b>\n<p><b>Currently Supported:</b><br/>\n<b>WhatsApp:</b> Use the 'Export chat' option within WhatsApp and share the exported file with IM2SMS. Or browse previously exported chats and view both individual and group chats.</p>\n\n<p><b>Planned Support:</b><br/>\n<b>Facebook Messenger:</b> Support for importing from a Facebook data takeout is planned.<br/>\n<b>Telegram:</b> Future support is planned.<br/>\n<b>Signal:</b> Future support is planned via backup files or secure backups.</p>\n\n<b>FAQ</b>\n<p><b>Will an iOS version be available?</b><br/>No. Due to technical limitations, iOS does not allow third-party apps to write to the SMS database.</p>\n<p><b>Why export to SMS?</b><br/>SMS is a universal, device-native format. By converting chat histories to SMS, you get a durable, open-standard backup that isn't locked into a single proprietary app.</p>\n<p><b>Why the name?</b><br/>The name stands for Instant Messenger to SMS. It reflects the app’s broad support for multiple IM platforms beyond just WhatsApp.</p>\n<p><b>Can group chats be imported?</b><br/>There is basic support for importing group chats, however, there are significant limitations due to how Android and apps like Google Messages handle the legacy SMS/MMS storage. At present, there is no way for third-party apps to programmatically set a group chat name in the system's SMS database that Google Messages will recognise, so the chat name will typically appe","categories":["Phone & SMS"]}