Switching to a new messaging app? Welcome to Pulse SMS!
Pulse SMS makes it easy to move from your previous SMS app while keeping your existing text message history on your device. Once set up, you can continue your conversations seamlessly and enjoy advanced features like cross-device messaging, backup and restore, customization, and more.
Import Your Existing Messages into Pulse SMS
When you install and open Pulse SMS for the first time, the app will automatically import your existing SMS/MMS conversations from your device.
To get started:
- Download and install Pulse SMS
- Open the app
- Grant the requested permissions
- Set Pulse SMS as your default messaging app when prompted
- Allow the initial SMS/MMS message import to complete
Your existing SMS and MMS conversations should import automatically during setup.
FAQ
Will All My Messages Appear Right Away?
During initial setup, Pulse SMS imports:
- Your latest 250 conversations
- Up to 500 messages per conversation
This helps keep setup fast and performance smooth.
Related information:
Will all of my messages get imported when I load the app for the first time?
Can I Use Pulse SMS on Multiple Devices?
With Pulse SMS+ you can:
- Sync messages across phones, tablets, and web
- Back up messages securely to the cloud
- Restore synced messages when switching devices
Switching Phones Later?
Simply sign in to your Pulse SMS account on your new device to restore synced messages.
Related information:
I got a new phone or switched phones. What do I need to do?
Does Pulse SMS Support RCS / Advanced Messaging?
Pulse SMS supports SMS and MMS messaging. RCS features available in some messaging apps may not transfer.
Related information:
Does the app support RCS or advanced messaging
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