OTP Messages forwarding Permission Settings Guide

This page guides you on how to forward SMS verification codes(or OTP codes) from your phone.

If you find that after installing the app and setting up the rules, verification codes are still not being forwarded, please continue reading:

Cause of the Issue

The LanrenSMS SMS Forwarding app does not have permission to read SMS verification codes on your phone, preventing it from forwarding them.

Solution

SMS verification codes require special authorization on some phone brands. For example, you might need to disable verification code protection in your phone’s system settings to allow the LanrenSMS SMS Forwarding app to read these messages.

Xiaomi Phones

The permission settings path for Xiaomi phones is as follows:

App Settings - App Management - LanrenSMS SMS Forwarder App After entering the app, select the following permissions:

Allow sending SMS
Allow reading SMS
Allow reading notification SMS

After these settings, the app will be able to read notification (verification code) SMS messages.

Huawei Phones

In your phone settings, search for “Verification code security protection” and disable it.

OPPO Phones

Settings - System Apps - Messages - Verification Code Protection (Disable)

Meizu Phones

Please flash your phone with a Meizu International ROM or Xiaomi’s MIUI.

vivo Phones

Settings - Messages - Verification Code Security Protection (Disable)

Summary

In summary, any SMS messages visible in the LanrenSMS SMS Forwarding app’s message stream can be forwarded according to your rules.