Run Android Messages as a desktop app, a la iMessage
Publisher’s description
What is AndroidMessages?
AndroidMessages by OrangeDrangon is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It ranks 37th by popularity among customisation in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.1, released on September 3, 2026. The version history goes back to December 28, 2021: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,035 times. The source code on GitHub (OrangeDrangon/android-messages-desktop) has 455 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Android Messages as a Cross-platform Desktop App”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AndroidMessages is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AndroidMessages safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8C3A9DB04A3E84401ADCCD9D1EB522EF8AB5CC7E440F00C6290DC6E9AD21CB79· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 5 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.1Latest | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.0 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.3 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.2 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.1 | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.7.1 | May 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.7.0 | May 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.6.0 | November 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OrangeDrangon.AndroidMessages.Desktop -echoco install android-messages-desktop -yscoop install extras/android-messagesAndroid-Messages-v6.1.1-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OrangeDrangon
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OrangeDrangon/android-messages-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.1.1
- Released
- September 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 3, 2022
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,035
- GitHub stars
- 455
- GitHub forks
- 44
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OrangeDrangon.AndroidMessages.Desktop
- Chocolatey package
- android-messages-desktop
- Scoop package
- extras/android-messages
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Frequently asked questions
Is AndroidMessages free?
Yes. AndroidMessages is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is AndroidMessages safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AndroidMessages with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AndroidMessages be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AndroidMessages run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AndroidMessages?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 28, 2021.
What are alternatives to AndroidMessages?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
