Frequently Asked Questions

  • Connect SMS Home Screen is a versatile messaging launcher designed for seamless communication among individuals, offering both one-on-one and group chat functionalities. It prioritizes privacy and simplicity, allowing users to exchange text messages, photos, and videos securely. Users can enjoy a range of features including stickers, emojis, GIFs, and the capability to share photos and videos. Connect SMS Texting App stands out as a flexible and user-friendly solution for instant messaging and staying connected.

  • Connect SMS Home Screen replaces your existing home screen with an uncluttered and evolved messenger and home screen experience. Most frequent contacts are conveniently placed front and center on your home screen. It may look different at first, but you will quickly get the hang of it!

  • We prioritize ensuring a secure and private messaging environment. Your messages remain exclusively yours!

  • Ads are what allow us to let users download the app for free, however, we are constantly improving the ad experience based on user feedback to ensure we are giving users the best possible experience with as little hassle as possible.

  • The easiest way to change your home screen is by tapping the '“Switch your Launcher” button on the Connect SMS Home Screen settings app and selecting the home screen of your choice.

    If you’d like to manually change your home screen:

    1. Navigate to your phone’s settings by going to the system settings
    2. Scroll down and select Apps
    3. Select Connect SMS Home Screen
    4. Tap 'Home app’ and deselect Connect SMS Home Screen by choosing any other Home screen option

  • The easiest way to change your SMS App is by tapping the “Switch your Default SMS App” button on the Connect SMS Home Screen settings screen and selecting the SMS app of your choice.

    If you’d like to manually change your SMS Messaging App:

    1. Navigate to your phone’s settings by going to the system settings
    2. Scroll down and select Apps
    3. Select Connect SMS Home Screen
    4. Tap ‘SMS app' and deselect Connect SMS Home Screen by choosing any other SMS App option

  • 1. Uninstall via the Connect SMS Home Screen settings app:
    • Navigate to the Connect Text Home Screen settings icon in the app drawer
    • Tap Uninstall at the bottom of the screen
    • After tapping, you will be able to select a new home screen and Connect SMS Home Screen will be removed from your device


    2. Uninstall Manually:
    • Navigate to your device settings in the app drawer
    • Select 'Apps'
    • Select Connect SMS Home Screen
    • Tap Uninstall


    3. Uninstall via the Google Play Store:
    • Search Connect SMS Home Screen in the Google Play Store and tap ‘Uninstall’
    • Make sure you are logged into Google Play with the account you used when you downloaded the app.

  • Inside our app, we offer a monthly subscription service so that you can enjoy messaging ad-free.

  • You can simply email us at support@connecttexthome.com. We value all feedback as it helps us in enhancing our app’s performance and features. Your input is greatly appreciated!

  • There’s a few steps you can take if this occurs.

    1. Ensure both the app and your device are updated to the latest version
    a. Updating the app:
    i. Go to the Google Play Store
    ii. Tap on “My apps & games”
    iii. Update the app if available
    b. Updating your device:
    i. Go to your device settings
    ii. Look for “System” or “About phone”
    iii. Tap on ‘System updates’ or ‘Software update’
    iv. Follow the prompts to ensure it’s updated
    2. Restart your device
    a. Press and hold the power button
    b. Tap “Restart” when prompted
    c. Wait for your phone to turn off and back on
    3. Clear your device’s cache
    a. Navigate to your device settings in the app drawer
    b. Select ‘Apps’
    c. Select ‘Connect SMS Home Screen’
    d. Tap ‘Storage & cache’
    e. Tap ‘Clear cache’

    If the app continues to crash, send over an email to support@connecttexthome.com and we would be happy to assist from there.