SmsGateWay24 Version 13.0.2 — What's New

We are excited to announce the release of SmsGateWay24 version 13.0.2 — a major update that brings new features, important stability improvements, and expanded platform support. This release represents one of our most significant updates and we recommend all users upgrade as soon as possible.

New Features in Version 13.0.2

WhatsApp Message Support

Starting with version 13.0.2, SmsGateWay24 now supports sending and receiving WhatsApp messages through your Android device. This is in addition to the existing SMS functionality. You can now manage WhatsApp conversations alongside SMS from the same dashboard, making SmsGateWay24 a true multi-channel messaging platform.

WhatsApp messages sent via SmsGateWay24 go through your device's WhatsApp account — no WhatsApp Business API fees required. This is ideal for businesses that communicate with customers primarily through WhatsApp.

Improved Chat Interface

The incoming message view has been redesigned with a cleaner, more organized chat-style interface. Conversations are now threaded by contact, making it easier to follow multi-message exchanges with customers. You can reply directly from the dashboard without switching to the mobile app.

Bulk Message Queue Management

Version 13.0.2 introduces a new bulk queue management interface. You can now see all pending messages, pause or cancel the queue, adjust priority, and reschedule failed messages — all from the web dashboard. This gives you much greater control over large sending campaigns.

Extended API Endpoints

The REST API has been extended with new endpoints:

• GET /api/v1/messages — retrieve sent and received messages with filtering by date, status, and device
• DELETE /api/v1/messages/{id} — delete a specific message from the queue
• POST /api/v1/schedule — schedule a message to be sent at a specific future time

Performance Improvements

Faster Message Processing

The message processing pipeline has been rewritten to handle higher volumes more efficiently. In our tests, version 13.0.2 processes messages up to 40% faster than version 12.x, which reduces delays when sending large batches.

Reduced Battery Consumption

The background service has been optimized to use less CPU and RAM, resulting in noticeably lower battery drain on the Android device. This is especially important for devices that run the app 24/7.

Android 14 Compatibility

Version 13.0.2 adds full compatibility with Android 14, including support for the new notification permissions system. If you are running Android 14, the app will correctly request all required permissions on first launch.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the device would appear offline after a network switch (e.g., switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data).
• Fixed duplicate incoming messages appearing in the chat view on some devices.
• Fixed a crash that occurred when sending messages to certain international phone number formats.
• Fixed incorrect sender ID assignment when multiple sender IDs were configured.
• Resolved a timezone issue that caused scheduled messages to fire at the wrong time.

How to Update to Version 13.0.2

1. Open the SmsGateWay24 app on your Android device. If an update is available, you will see an in-app notification.
2. Alternatively, go to the Download APK page in your web dashboard and download the latest APK file.
3. Install the new APK over your existing installation — all your settings, device registration, and API tokens are preserved automatically.
4. After installation, the app will restart and reconnect to the server within a few seconds.

Upgrading from Older Versions

If you are upgrading from a version earlier than 12.0, please read the migration notes in the changelog. Some API parameters have been renamed for consistency. Legacy parameter names are still accepted in version 13.0.2 but will be deprecated in a future release.

If you have any questions or encounter issues after updating, please contact our support team.