Software applications, shortened to Apps, have helped enhance a smartphone user's ability to multitask. It offers everything at your fingertips. However, there are a few applications that do not introduce anything new; they improve on existing functions.

Text messaging or SMS has been around for ages even before Android opened its eyes to the world. An SMS allows you to convey complex messages in the least number of words. A few apps designed for Android have revamped the traditional text messaging feature. They allow you to organize SMSs on your device, provide backup, regular inbox cleanups and blocking and security features. There are free and paid SMS manager apps for Android. We have discussed 5 Free SMS Managers for Android.

1. SMS Backup n2 Manager:

The name gives you a hint of the primary feature it offers. It allows you to backup and restore text messages. When you download and install the application on your device, a backup file is created on your SD card. All text messages are transferred from your phone to this backup file thereby freeing up tons of phone memory. It backups up everything; you can delete what you do not want. The other highlight features include the ability to send international messages at a low rate, bubble style chat view and multi-language support.

2. Gate SMS:

Gate SMS is another free SMS manager for Android devices that can be downloaded at the Google Play store. This is an app to use if your carrier charges unusually high text rates. It offers internet gateway support and helps you save on every text message you send. It identifies the operator automatically, reminds users of unread messages and allows you to set a message ringtone of your choice with different levels of vibration. The only drawback is this free SMS management app for Android displays a lot of ads not present in the premium version.

3. SMS Guard:

It's annoying to be bombarded with junk messages from unknown persons. SMS Guard stands out for its blocking feature. You only have to add the number to the Deny list. Thereafter, all messages from that number will automatically be removed to the junk box or deleted without notifications. Not all SMS manager applications are compatible with older versions of Android. SMS Guard supports Android versions 1.6 and up.

4. SMS Manager:

How you wish there was a way to hide private and personal messages from prying eyes! Fortunately, there is one in the form of SMS Manager. It enables you to move text messages from the Android inbox to the application inbox. The password protection feature makes it easy to hide personal text messages from others. Another good feature is the ability to enable and disable notifications for incoming and outgoing text messages.

5. Auto SMS Cleaner /Deleter

If your inbox is filled with junk and is eating into your phone memory, it's time for a cleanup. We're not talking about deleting single messages. This best free Android SMS manager allows you to cleans several message at a time. The user has to input the two dates between which he wants the messages to be deleted. One need not worry as deleted messages can be restored later.



Source by Shalini Mittal