TextNow 26.34.1.0 for Android
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TextNow is a calling and texting app from TextNow, Inc. that gives you a phone number in an app. This page covers version 26.34.1.0 for Android.
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About TextNow
TextNow 26.34.1.0 for Android is the current release of the calling and texting app from TextNow, Inc. You can download it from textnow.com or Google Play on phones running Android 9 or above; below are straight answers to the questions people ask before signing up.
What is TextNow?
TextNow is a phone service in an app. After you sign up, you get a phone number and can send texts and make calls through the app, over Wi-Fi or mobile data, instead of through a traditional carrier plan. That makes it popular as a second number for online listings, dating or small business contacts, as a way to keep a number on a tablet or an old phone without a SIM card, and as a budget option for people who spend most of the day on Wi-Fi. Your conversations live in the account, so you can also continue them in a web browser on a computer. The service is aimed mainly at users in North America, and the way numbers and calling work depends on where you live. The model is simple: basic use is free and paid for by ads, while optional paid features remove the ads or add extras.
What do I need to run it?
- An Android phone or tablet with Android 9 or above.
- A Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
- For the web version: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera on Windows, macOS or Linux.
The official list is on the TextNow supported platforms page.
How do I install it?
- Open the official TextNow download page, which leads to the right store for your device.
- Install the app, open it and create an account.
- Pick a phone number when the app offers one.
- Allow notifications and microphone access so calls and messages come through.
How big is the app?
About 120.74 MB according to catalogue data. Keep some extra space for updates and media in chats.
Is TextNow safe?
The official app from Google Play or textnow.com is safe to install. Protect your account with a strong password, since your number is tied to it. Do not rely on an app-based number for bank verification codes unless the bank accepts it, and be wary of messages from strangers asking for codes or payments.
How do I keep it updated?
Updates arrive through the store like any other app. TextNow explains the process in its guide on how to update the TextNow app.
Is it really free?
Basic calling and texting are free with ads. Paid options remove ads or add features, and you can use the service without buying anything.
What are the pros and cons?
- Pro: a second phone number without a new SIM.
- Pro: works on Wi-Fi and in a browser.
- Pro: free to start.
- Con: ads in the free version.
- Con: availability depends on your country.
What are the alternatives?
Other calling and messaging apps for Android in our listings: 2nr premium for a second number, and messengers such as Viber, WhatsApp Messenger and Telegram for calls between app users.