Android Installation and Setup Guide
Install AutoForwardText from Google Play, connect your Android device and create your first forwarding rule.
AutoForwardText lets you forward text messages from your Android device to email, another phone, WhatsApp, Slack, webhooks and other connected destinations. Setup usually takes less than five minutes.
1. Install from Google Play
For SMS forwarding, call-related features and standard AutoForwardText functionality, install the app from Google Play. You will receive updates automatically through the Play Store.
Open this page on your Android phone or scan the QR code with your phone camera.
Get it on Google PlayNeed to forward notifications from other Android apps?
App-notification forwarding is not included in the Google Play version. If you need to forward notifications from banking apps, WhatsApp or other installed applications, install the full APK version instead.
Because the APK is installed directly rather than through Google Play, Android may ask you to allow installation from your browser. APK updates may also need to be installed manually.2. Open the App and Sign In
After Google Play finishes installing the app, tap Open. Enter your AutoForwardText email address and password when prompted.
If you do not have an account, create an AutoForwardText account.
3. Grant Permissions
AutoForwardText requests only the permissions needed for the features you enable:
- SMS access: Required to forward incoming text messages.
- Contacts access: Optional; used to include saved contact names.
- Call log and phone access: Optional; required for call-log and missed-call forwarding.
- Notification permission: Allows AutoForwardText to show its background-service status and important alerts.
Tap each requested permission and select Allow. Permissions you do not grant can prevent the related feature from working.
If you installed the full APK specifically for app-notification forwarding, also open Android Settings and enable Notification access for AutoForwardText.
4. Allow Background Activity
Android battery restrictions can delay or stop forwarding. Open your device settings, find AutoForwardText under Apps, and set its battery usage to Unrestricted or Don't optimize.
On Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Huawei, OnePlus and similar devices, you may also need to allow automatic startup and remove AutoForwardText from sleeping-app lists.
5. Create a Forwarding Rule
Sign in to the AutoForwardText Dashboard, open Forwarding Rules, and create a rule for the messages you want to forward.
You can forward matching messages to email addresses, phone numbers, WhatsApp, Slack, webhooks and supported automation services. Keyword and contact filters let you control which messages are forwarded.
6. Test Your Setup
Send a text message to the connected Android phone. The message should appear in your dashboard and be delivered to the destinations selected in your forwarding rule.
Need Help?
If messages are delayed or stop forwarding, first check the app permissions, internet connection and battery restrictions on the Android device.
For additional assistance, email support@autoforwardtext.com or contact AutoForwardText Support.
