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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

Here's how to change permissions to allow or block sending premium texts from your Galaxy S8 / S8+.

If you're having issues sending text messages to short codes, view this info to check permission settings.

Steps only apply if you've previously used a messaging app to send a text to a premium content provider or short code.

Short codes are typically 5 or 6 digit numbers commonly used when participating in contests, making donations, etc.

From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.

These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.

Navigate:

Settings

Apps

Ensure All apps is selected (upper-left).

If necessary, tap the

Dropdown icon Dropdown menu icon

then select

All

Tap the

Menu icon

(upper-right).

Tap

Special access

Tap

Use Premium text message services

Tap the app then select an option:

Apps listed vary and only appear if they've previously been used for premium messaging.

Ask

Never allow

Always allow