Read, reply and copy codes
Everyday messaging in ClearSMS: reading and replying, copying verification codes, finding a conversation and deleting one.
Read and reply
Tap a conversation. Messages appear as chat bubbles, grouped under day headers.
Type in Text message at the bottom.
Tap the send button.
If sending fails, ClearSMS shows Could not send message. Check that you have signal and that the SIM is active.
Start a new conversation
Tap Compose, type a phone number in Name or phone number, write your message in Text message and tap send.
Copy a one-time password
When a verification code arrives, the notification title shows the code itself, for example "482913 — your code", and the text says who sent it.
- From the notification: tap Copy code. The code goes to the clipboard and the notification closes.
- From the conversation: open it and tap the Copy chip under the message (for example Copy 482913).
Then paste the code into the app or website that asked for it.
TIP
ClearSMS marks copied codes as sensitive, so Android 13 and later hide them in the clipboard preview.
Search
Type in Search conversations at the top of the home screen. The list shows conversations whose name, number or latest message contains what you typed, within the tab you are on. Switch to All to search everything. Tap the cross to clear the search.
Delete a conversation
Press and hold the conversation in the list.
In Delete conversation?, tap Delete.
DANGER
Every message in the conversation is deleted from the phone. There is no undo and no recycle bin.
Deleting only works while ClearSMS is your default SMS app. Otherwise it says Could not delete. ClearSMS must be the default SMS app to delete messages.