Android Permissions
SMS Permissions & Default Handler Use
Aura SMS requests SMS-related permissions only to provide its core function as a default SMS organizer and messaging app.
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| READ_SMS | Import and display existing messages, build inbox categories, parse reminders, and create local finance summaries. |
| RECEIVE_SMS | Process incoming SMS for notifications, categorization, OTP detection, reminders, and rules. |
| SEND_SMS | Send user-composed messages, quick replies, and scheduled SMS actions selected by the user. |
| WRITE_SMS | Persist sent and received messages through the Android SMS provider when Aura SMS is the default SMS app. |
| RECEIVE_MMS / RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH | Receive MMS-related events required for default SMS/MMS handling. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Show local message alerts, OTP banners, and reminder notifications. |
Policy Commitment
Aura SMS should request restricted SMS permissions only when those permissions are necessary for current, user-facing SMS features and only when the app is used as the device default SMS handler.
What Aura SMS Does Not Do
- Does not sell SMS data.
- Does not use SMS content for advertising.
- Does not upload personal messages for cloud AI categorization.
- Does not request call log permissions for SMS organizer features.