Package
com.android.mms
Messages
6device profiles
6observations
6user-facing hits
20 Mar 2026last seen
Package intelligence
Observed signing, permission, version and size signals from contributing devices - descriptive of that sample, not a verdict. These come from the v2 Package Search sync, which not every device has contributed to yet, so for some packages this detail is partial or not present at all.
1
signing cert
consistent across devices
98
permissions
largest set observed
30.1 MB
APK size
35
target SDK
17.0.1.20-gl
versions observed
1
device profile
- Signed by the device maker's own signing key (Xiaomi), so it is an OEM preinstall.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 98 permissions: 24 runtime (user-granted), 16 signature or system-level, 20 install-time and 38 vendor or uncatalogued.
Declared permissions (98)
Largest permission set observed for this package. Text is Android's own published description where one exists; platform permissions Android does not document show their granted protection level (in grey) instead; vendor or unknown constants show the name only.
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION |
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. |
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION |
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage. |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices. |
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
CALL_PHONE |
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation, or dial carrier codes which cause incoming calls to be automatically forwarded to another number. |
CALL_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CAMERA |
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use. |
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE |
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "systemExempted" |
GET_ACCOUNTS |
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed. |
GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
GET_TASKS |
Allows the app to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. This may allow the app to discover information about which applications are used on the device. |
INSTALL_DRM |
- |
INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
INTERNET |
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet. |
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_USERS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
MODIFY_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Allows the app to show notifications |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
Allows an app to see all installed packages. |
READ_CALENDAR |
This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data. |
READ_CALL_LOG |
This app can read your call history. |
READ_CONTACTS |
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge. |
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_AUDIO |
Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES |
Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO |
Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED |
Allows the app to read image and video files that you select from your shared storage. |
READ_PHONE_STATE |
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call. |
READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
READ_PROFILE |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
READ_SMS |
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone. |
READ_SYNC_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account. |
READ_SYNC_STATS |
Allows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced. |
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running. |
RECEIVE_MMS |
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you. |
RECEIVE_SMS |
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you. |
RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH |
Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you. |
RECORD_AUDIO |
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use. |
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM |
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you\u2019re not actively using the device. |
SEND_RESPOND_VIA_MESSAGE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
SEND_SMS |
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation. |
SEND_SMS_NO_CONFIRMATION |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW |
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear. |
UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
WAKE_LOCK |
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep. |
WRITE_APN_SETTINGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
WRITE_CALENDAR |
This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners. |
WRITE_CONTACTS |
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data. |
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage. |
WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
WRITE_SMS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS |
Allows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account. |
com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS |
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com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS |
- |
com.android.mms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
- |
com.android.mms.permission.INSERT_MESSAGE_FLOW |
- |
com.android.mms.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE |
- |
com.android.mms.permission.SEND_TRAVEL_MESSAGE |
- |
com.android.settings.permission.CLOUD_SETTINGS_PROVIDER |
- |
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE |
- |
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE |
- |
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID |
- |
com.mi.health.permission.health_provider |
- |
com.miui.antispam.permission.CONTENTPROVIDER |
- |
com.miui.antispam.permission.DATA_MONTH_REPORT |
- |
com.miui.emergency.READ_SOS_CONTACTS |
- |
com.miui.mipub.permission.READ_HEDUOHAO |
- |
com.miui.mipub.permission.WRITE_HEDUOHAO |
- |
com.miui.misight.permission.diagnosis |
- |
com.miui.notes.permission.ACCESS_NOTE |
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com.miui.securitycenter.permission.SYSTEM_PERMISSION_DECLARE |
- |
com.miui.systemAdSolution.LOCAL_AD_PROVIDER |
- |
com.miui.systemAdSolution.adSwitch.PROVIDER |
- |
com.miui.yellowpage.permission.ACCESS_YELLOWPAGE |
- |
com.nativeapp.rcsapp.permission |
- |
com.xiaomi.aicr.permission.NLS_CAPABILITY_PROVIDER |
- |
com.xiaomi.aicr.permission.OPEN_CAPABILITY_INTERFACE |
- |
com.xiaomi.metok.permission.CONTENTPROVIDER.read |
- |
com.xiaomi.permission.CLOUD_MANAGER |
- |
com.xiaomi.permission.QUERY_MX_STAUTS |
- |
com.xiaomi.permission.SYNC_TAG_DATA |
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com.xiaomi.rcs.permission.SERVICE |
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com.xiaomi.simactivate.service.ACTIVATE_SIM |
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miui.permission.BLE_IMMEDIATE_ALERT |
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miui.permission.JOYOSE |
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miui.permission.USE_INTERNAL_GENERAL_API |
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org.rcs.service.permission.BIND_SERVICE |
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org.rcs.service.permission.CHATBOT_PROVIDER |
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org.rcs.service.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCAST |
- |
Manage on devices
ADB commands for this package (the inverse of each is included so you can undo). Run from an authorised shell or wire the equivalent into your DPC. Verify on a test device first - this database doesn’t yet classify which packages are safe to change. --user 0 targets the current user; drop it (and use a privileged shell) to act device-wide.
Disable for the current user
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.mms
Remove for the current user - a per-user uninstall; the APK stays on
/system, so Restore re-adds it (-k keeps app data)adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mms
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.android.mms
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.android.mms
Seen on
Each record is a device profile (make + model + Android version). Each unique handset that syncs against a matching profile will increase the observations of a package, thereby increasing confidence that a package is expected to be on a device.
| OEM | Model | Android | Provenance | Observations | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus | HD1903 | Android 12 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 10 Sep 2025 |
| OPPO | CPH2591 | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 10 Jul 2025 |
| realme | RMX2001 | Android 11 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Xiaomi | 21091116UI | Android 13 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Xiaomi | 24117RN76O | Android 16 | OEM Xiaomi | 1 1 user-facing | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Xiaomi | M2012K11AG | Android 13 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 1 Oct 2025 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Messages | en-lk | 1 |
| Messages | en-us | 1 |
| Messages | fr-fr | 1 |
| Messaging | en-in | 1 |
| Tin nhắn | vi-VN | 1 |
| Tin nhắn | vi-vn | 1 |
| Сообщения | ru-ru | 1 |