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How to install the app on a transmitter phone

This is the phone that will receive SMS and forward them to the server. Installation takes 2 minutes. We don't use Google Play — the APK is distributed directly.

⬇ Download APK (latest)
1

Download the APK on the phone

Open this page in a browser on the Android phone and tap the "Download APK" button above. The file will be saved to the Downloads folder.

Downloading from a computer? Transfer the file to the phone over a cable, via cloud, or with AirDroid.

2

Allow installs from unknown sources

Android blocks accidental installs. The first time you open the APK, the system will ask for permission:

→ Tap Settings in the popup
→ Turn on Allow from this source
→ Go back

On some firmware the path is: Settings → Security → Install unknown apps.

3

Install the app

Tap the downloaded sms-forwarder-v3.1.0.apkInstall → wait for it to finish → Open.

4

Grant permissions and scan the QR

On first launch the app will ask for:

Then tap "Pair via QR" and scan the code from the admin panel → Devices.

Create account

⚠️ Vendor-specific notes

Some Android firmware aggressively kills background apps. After installing, also do this: