Money SMS Security Center
When setting up Money SMS, you may see security warnings or messages about unknown apps and permissions. These alerts are standard for apps outside the Google Play Store (APKs) and do not mean that Money SMS is unsafe.
This page explains why these warnings appear, what they mean, and shows you how to safely continue with downloading and installing the app.
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Why These Warnings Appear
The warnings you may see during installation don’t mean that Money SMS is harmful. They appear because Google Play has become stricter about apps that request sensitive permissions, especially when those apps are installed outside the Play Store. Money SMS uses certain key features which are essential for the app to function but can trigger these alerts. The features that cause warnings include:
This permission allows the app to recognize when a new SMS arrives on your mobile device. Money SMS uses it solely to detect test messages sent by mobile networks as part of its delivery quality checks. It doesn’t read or access your personal messages.
This permission lets the app read the content of SMS messages, which is necessary to verify that the test message received matches what was sent by the testing system. Money SMS reads only test messages — it does not access, store, or interact with your with your private messages.
On some devices, SMS content can only be accessed if it appears in your notifications. This permission allows the app to read the test message preview from your notification bar to confirm delivery. It does not access other app notifications, call history, or personal data.
Google Play Protect Warnings
App Blocked to Protect Your Device
Reason for this notification: Apps that are downloaded directly from a website — instead of from the Google Play Store — can trigger security alerts. This is especially true if the app asks for certain permissions, like receiving test SMS messages or running in the background. Money SMS needs this access to detect incoming test SMS messages sent by mobile networks — it’s how the app works and how you earn money. Because some scam apps have abused similar permissions in the past, your phone may flag this as a risk. But apps like Money SMS simply cannot function without these permissions, and seeing a warning doesn’t mean the app is dangerous or untrustworthy.
What to do: If Google Play Protect is blocking the installation, you can turn it off just for a moment to complete the setup. Don’t worry — this is safe and you can turn it back on right after.
- Open the Google Play Store on your phone
- Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select Play Protect
- Tap the Settings icon (top-right corner again)
- Turn off “Scan apps with Play Protect”
- Go back and try installing the APK again.
- Once the Money SMS app is installed, turn Google Protect back on.
App Scan Recommended
Reason for this notification: Google Play Protect checks apps during installation to help keep your phone safe. If you’re installing an app from outside the Play Store, like Money SMS, it scans the app for anything unusual — like certain permissions or unknown code. This helps stop harmful apps from being installed, but it can also flag safe apps like ours by mistake.
What to do: If Google Play Protect shows a warning while you’re trying to install Money SMS, follow these steps:
- Tap “More details” on the warning screen (if available)
- Then tap “Install anyway” or “Keep anyway” to continue
- If there’s no option to proceed, follow the steps to temporarily disable Play Protect (see section above).
💡 Remember: This warning appears because the app is not from the Google Play Store, not because it’s harmful.
In-App Notifications
While using Money SMS, you may occasionally see messages or banners. These alerts appear when something on your device is blocking the app from working properly in the background — which can prevent you from receiving test SMS and earning money. Below, we explain what each message means and how to resolve it to keep earning smoothly.
Phone Number Verification Required
Reason for this notification: If you see a red banner at the top of the Money SMS app that says “Phone number verification required”, it means you’ve completed only the first step of registration — signing up with your email — but haven’t verified your phone number yet. Without phone verification, the app cannot send or receive test SMS messages, and you won’t be able to earn money with us.
What to do: Follow these simple steps to complete the phone number verification process.
- Tap the red banner on the main screen of the app
- The app will prompt you to verify your phone by sending an SMS
- Make sure your phone is turned on and has signal (no airplane mode, do not disturb, etc.)
- Wait for the SMS to arrive — this may take a few moments
- If you don’t receive the SMS the first time, try again in 60 seconds
- Once the verification SMS is received, the app will confirm your phone number and the red banner will disappear.
💡 Remember: You’ll be asked to verify your phone number again if you change your SIM card.
Permissions Required to Continue
Reason for this notification: Money SMS uses test messages to assess delivery quality on mobile networks. Without SMS permissions, the app can’t detect these messages, and you won’t be able to earn.
What to do: Upon registration, give permissions to activate the SMS receiving feature.
- Find a warning on the main screen that says “Permissions required to continue” and tap “Allow Permission”
- When prompted, tap “Allow” to grant SMS access
- You can revoke these permissions anytime in your phone’s Settings.
Money SMS offers extra ways to earn through SMS Sending and Call Testing. These features are switched off by default.
You’ll be asked to review and accept additional permissions — such as access to send SMS or manage call activity — before using these features, and you can turn them off anytime in the app’s Settings.
Turn On the Internet
Reason for this notification: If you see a message in the Money SMS app that says “Turn on the Internet,” it means the app can’t connect to our servers. Money SMS needs a stable internet connection to check your account status, deliver test messages, and update your balance. If your phone restricts internet access or shuts the app down to save battery, it can’t function properly and you’ll stop receiving test messages.
What to do: Follow these steps to ensure Money SMS is online and active all the time.
- Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Keep the app running — don’t close it or force-stop it
- Go to your phone’s Settings > Battery > App launch
- Find Money SMS and set it to “Manage manually”, then enable all three options: Auto-launch, Secondary launch, and Run in background
- If you’re not sure how to do this on your phone model, visit dontkillmyapp.com for detailed instructions.
Other Notifications
Some messages you may see in Money SMS aren’t caused by a device issue — they relate to your registration status or testing eligibility. Below, we explain what these messages mean and what options are still available to you.
Registration Unavailable
Reason for this notification: If you see a message like “Limit of users per network is exceeded” or “Registration unavailable” when trying to register your phone number in the app, it means that Money SMS has temporarily reached the maximum amount of testing users allowed for your mobile network in your country or region.
What to do: There’s no issue with your phone or the app — it’s just a temporary limit. You can:
- Subscribe for updates and register later — availability may open up as users leave the network or we expand testing needs
- Use a SIM card from a different mobile provider, if available, and try again. You can check currently available networks for your location in the app.
Thank Your for Participating
Reason for this notification: If you see a message saying that we’re no longer able to use your phone number for testing, it means your number has reached the end of its testing eligibility. Over time, we rotate numbers to maintain high-quality testing. Your number is no longer part of the active test pool, so you won’t receive further test SMS messages.
What to do: You still have options to earn and access your rewards.
- Withdraw your existing balance or send it to another account
- Keep earning referral rewards from friends you invited
- Register again with a different phone number to continue receiving test SMS messages
- Participate in SMS sending and Call Testing (if available) to continue earning with your current account.
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