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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

2026-10-22 19:12:55.758

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.
  • 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.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Apps
    .
  3. Ensure 'All' (upper-left) is selected.
    If necessary, tap the
    Dropdown icon
    Dropdown icon (upper-left) then select
    All
    .
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
    Menu icon (upper-right).
  5. Tap
    Special access
    .
  6. Tap
    Use Premium text message services
    .
  7. 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