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I could use Nokia PC suite to receive and send SMS messages on my computer. But I could not find this feature in Samsung Kies.

How can I send and receive text messages on a PC using my Galaxy SII?

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This feature isn't built into Android, but there is an app - DeskSMS, that allows you to do what you are asking.

It does, however, require the use of a browser plugin.

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You might want to take a look at e.g. AirDroid, which offers a little more than just SMS stuff:

AirDroid

This app establishes a service on your Android device, and you can connect to it via your favorite Web browser: Manage your files, contacts, SMS, and more. No special client-soft necessary on your PC (except for the Web browser).

If you want something more close to your Nokia Suite experience, take a look at MyPhoneExplorer Client:

MyPhoneExplorer

Here you need a special PC component (available for download on the developers homepage). But then you can synchronize lots of things with your PC (Windows only!), like e.g. your calendar with Outlook etc.

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IIRC, this requires a Wi-Fi connection, which was the deal-breaker for me. I have no Wi-Fi at work! – Ben Dec 26 '12 at 14:14
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That is correct: WiFi is required for all solutions I know. Your question did not include this restriction, so I was not aware it could be a deal-breaker. I'm not sure if any of these solutions would work via Tethering: Most recent devices (Android 2.3 and higher) also offer USB Tethering. It's just an idea how you could make them work for you. – Izzy Dec 26 '12 at 18:43
There is a public beta which allows this to run on 2G/3G which is pretty awesome. – Ben Feb 13 at 16:21
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Sorry I'm a bit late to the conversation. You could checkout PopMyPhone on the Google Play store. It sends/receives SMS through your email, and works if your phone only has3g. If you receive an SMS it will popup in your email system on your Desktop/Laptop/Tablet. You can reply and the SMS goes from your GS2. Search for PopMyPhone. There is nothing you need to install on your Desktop/Laptop/Tablet or anything else that can receive email.

Disclosure: I am affiliated to the people who develop PopMYPhone

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Thanks, Andrew! Could you also provide a link (e.g. to the playstore page)? – Izzy Feb 13 at 20:27

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