Go to > Security (or Apps & Notifications on newer versions).
Because Android restricts SMS access, you must manually grant permissions: total+sms+control+211apk+for+android+download+install
: Automatically redirects incoming and outgoing SMS/MMS messages to a secondary phone number, email address, or Twitter account. Call Management Forwarding : Sends call notifications to designated platforms. Go to > Security (or Apps & Notifications on newer versions)
screen to configure your preferred email or secondary number for receiving data. Google Groups screen to configure your preferred email or secondary
: It uses a classic, straightforward Android UI that is easy to navigate.
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | App won't install | Disabled Unknown Sources | Re-enable in Settings → Security | | Play Protect blocks install | Google security | Go to Play Store → Play Protect → Turn off scanning | | No SMS appearing after setup | Permission denied | Go to Settings → Apps → Total SMS Control → Permissions → Enable SMS | | App keeps crashing | Android 14 incompatibility | Try compatibility mode or update to newer version (>211) | | Can't find the app icon | Hidden mode enabled | Dial the secret code (e.g., # #1234# # from app instructions) | | Dashboard not updating | Background restriction | Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → Set to "Don't optimize" |