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Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts

Stuck typing the SMS over & over? Add a SMS shortcut

Socket Software · com.socketsoftware.tap2text

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v6.0 1.1 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v6.0 (60)
Updated
Jan 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size
1.1 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Jan 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
2 (1 sensitive)
Website
socketsoftware.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts is an app by Socket Software in the Productivity category, listed since at least January 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.1.

What's new in v6.0

App now free! thanks everyone for your support. Updates for latest version of Android

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Create home screen widgets that instantly create a predefined TXT / SMS message to a contact. The widgets act like shortcuts to send messages. Choose the contact and write the message. Each time you click the widget your message will be ready to send in your default SMS app. NOTE: This app previously sent SMS directly. Due to changes beyond our control we can no longer do this and instead launch the default SMS app. Features • Customizable countdown timer before sending message to stop accidental tap. • Add 1 or more contacts to each message. • You can choose what text appears on the widget. • Lots of different colors to distinguish your widgets. • Optionally choose to save your text message in your phone's outbound sent items. • Edit messages on the fly. • Small 1 x 1 sized widget. • NO advertising, banners etc. Examples: • Let your spouse know that you're going to be home in 30min. • Tell your boss that you are running 5min late • Let your friend know that you are free to catchup. • Write your own, you're free to decide!! • Perform some home automation NOTE: The words 'sent by Tap2Text' are automatically added to the end of each message. If you want to remove this simply purchase the 'Tap2Text Unlock' application from the store or use the in-app purchase button. Translations • Polish - Thanks Łukasz Siadaczka for providing F.A.Q • How to add widget to Home screen On home screen press "menu", then "add", click on "widgets" and choose "Tap2Text" from the list (If you can't press add button for some reason, workaround is to press and hold any space on the home screen and a menu pops up) On most of devices with Android 4.0 widget can be found under "Widgets" tab in app drawer • Can't find Tap2Text in list of Widgets Try to restart home launcher application (or device) • Wrap text on Widget label Use \n to add a newline into your widget label. Feedback? Questions? Please contact me at [email protected] and I'll do my best to fix any bugs ASAP. I've tested this app extensively on a few different Android devices and versions, but there's always a chance things won't work perfectly on another device I haven't been able to test. Please let me know if you're having troubles, so I can investigate a fix for your particular device.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v5.1.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 26, 2026.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jan 26, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jan 26, 2026
  • Signed byST=Queensland, C=AU
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)F5:7C:87:D4:E1:FD:B9:C2:BB:03:01:88:6B:C5:B3:6E:03:4D:E0:67
  • File MD5234e5eac74e95b67d20369e150666f07
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (2)

Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts requests 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 234e5eac74e95b67d20369e150666f07.

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