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TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

2026-10-15 07:46:21.547

TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

Not all Premium SMS services are free. Blocking these services on your TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G can help you avoid charges, or you can allow them if preferred.

Before you begin

If you're having issues sending text messages to short codes view this info to see how to check permission settings.
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.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    Special app access
    Premium SMS access
    .
  3. From the 'Premium SMS access' screen, 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