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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

2026-10-04 22:44:17.824

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

Here's how to change permissions to allow or block sending premium texts from your Galaxy Note8.
  • 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.
  • If using Bixby Voice or Simplified view you'll need to switch to standard view to navigate the steps below. To modify the view, swipe the
    Status bar
     down then navigate:
    Settings icon Settings icon
    Menu icon Action overflow icon
    View as standard list
    .
    Navigation to and enabling of standard list view
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu.
  4. Tap
    Special access
    .
  5. Tap
    Use Premium text message services
    .
  6. 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