Control your device by sending text messages
About this app
Remotely control a phone through sms messages. Install the app on the device, which should be controlled, and send control commands from any messenger to it.
Features
* specify which modules are accessible and which phones are granted * start sms receiver after boot * send multiple commands with one message * reply to sender phone with result message * show permanent notification with receiver status * view log of sms receiver
Modules
* Hotspot: enable, disable, check if enabled * Wifi: enable, disable, check if enabled * Bluetooth: enable, disable, check if enabled * Mobile Data Connection: enable, disable, check if enabled * Battery: get level, check if battery is charging * Location: get current device coordinates * Audio Volume: set and get volume of all audio types (ringtone, music, ...) * Display: set and get brightness, set and get display off timeout, turn display off * Camera: take photo with default settings or custom options (flash, autofocus and more)
Security
Granted phones are required to be set for each module, so not everyone can control the device. However, if someone fakes his phone number he is able to use all enabled modules. (Note that this might be a complicated and illegal procedure. Moreover also common antitheft apps like avast trust the sender's phone number.
Licensed under MIT, by Andreas Kaltenleitner.
What's New in v1.4.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jan 24, 2022 · 3.1 MB · Android API 16–27 · code 140
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 5d1bc338a1693e6da41cbfcab0a88f1d0f8c6ae2e1f0344db3bc619d8d4d52ce
Mar 26, 2019 · 3.2 MB · Android API 16–27 · code 130
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 48492c8dc5ce23f03a121aef486cc57d3e16889ef1e584040e0903b4bf7b20f8
Dec 7, 2017 · 3.4 MB · Android API 16–26 · code 120
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 613fb6afde851b7739c78edf261a487522b8d5014922915af491e65885e9cdac
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.3.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Simple sms remote first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
5d1bc338a1693e6da41cbfcab0a88f1d0f8c6ae2e1f0344db3bc619d8d4d52ce
Signing certificate
6bf8477c5a2bab4cd81415fee8774a08a139606b8e9f4ca168db98d3e19c178d
Permissions Required
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