How to grant SMS permissions on Android 15+
February 18, 2025 • 5 min read
In Android 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream), the
android.permission.SEND_SMS and
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS permissions are now hard
restricted and cannot be granted
via the runtime permissions interface.
SEND_SMS and
RECEIVE_SMS permissions will allow an Android app to be
able to read and send SMS messages on your phone. Make sure you trust
the application before allowing these permissions.
Step1: Open App Info
Long press the icon of the android app which you want to grant the permission and select "App info"
Step 2: Allow Restricted Permissions
On the App Info page, click on the menu button and select the "Allow restricted settings" option
Step 3: Allow SMS Permissions
Once you have allowed the restricted settings from step 2 above, You can navigate to Permissions ➡️ SMS and tap the Allow button to grant SMS permissions to the android app.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully configured SMS permissions on your Android app. Don't hesitate to contact us if you face any problems while following this guide.