How to send SMS to several subscribers on Android: all methods from standard to hidden

Sending SMS messages to multiple recipients on Android at once is a task faced by both business owners and ordinary users. Despite the popularity of instant messengers, SMS remains a reliable communication channel: it does not require the Internet, works even with a weak signal and is guaranteed to reach the recipient. However, standard Android capabilities for mass messaging are limited, and the interface often hides useful functions.

In this article we will look at all the current ways to send SMS to multiple subscribers - from built-in tools to specialized applications. You will learn how to bypass operator restrictions, avoid being blocked for spam, and automate mailing without root access. Particular attention is paid to the nuances of working on different versions of Android (from Android 8 Oreo to Android 15) and popular shells (Samsung One UI, MIUI, ColorOS).

Important: some methods may require verification of identity or activation of paid services from the operator. Mass SMS sending is regulated by law —before using, check the rules of your operator to avoid blocking numbers.

1. Standard Android tools: how to send an SMS to a group of contacts

Most Android smartphones allow you to send SMS to several recipients at once through the standard application Messages (or Messages from Google). However, the functionality depends on the OS version and the manufacturer's shell. Let's consider a universal algorithm:

• 📱 Open the application Messages (envelope icon on the main screen).
• ✏️ Click on the icon for creating a new message (usually located in the lower right corner).
• 👥 In the To field, enter the first number or name of the contact. After adding, you will be able to enter the next number separated by a comma or semicolon.
• 💬 Write the text of the message. Please note: SMS length is limited to 160 characters (or 70 for Cyrillic).
• 📤 Press the send button (arrow or airplane).

On some devices (for example, Samsung Galaxy s One UI) the interface may differ:

• 🔍 In the recipient input field, click on the icon + or Add recipient.
• 📋 Select contacts from the list or enter numbers manually.
• ⚠️ Limitation: the standard application often allows you to add no more than 10-20 recipients at a time.

Check your account balance (SMS may be charged)

Make sure that the numbers are entered in international format (+7 for Russia)

Break long messages into parts (maximum 160 characters)

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On Android 12+ with the application Google Messages function available Send later, useful for planning mailings. To activate it:

1. Create a message for multiple recipients.
2. Press and hold the send button.
3. Select Send later and specify the date/time.

⚠️ Attention: Operators can block mass mailings through standard means if they look like spam. Avoid identical messages to a large number of unfamiliar numbers.

2. Applications for sending mass SMS: TOP 5 solutions

Standard Android tools are suitable for one-time mailings to small groups, but if you need to send SMS tens or hundreds of subscribers, you will need specialized applications. We tested 15 apps and selected the best:

Application	Max. number of recipients	Template support	Delayed sending	Cost
SMS Scheduler	Unlimited	✅	✅	Free (advertising)
Group Texting	500	✅	❌	$2.99
Textra SMS	200	✅ (premium)	✅	Free + premium
Pulse SMS	Unlimited	✅	✅	$0.99/month
Handcent Next SMS	1000	✅	❌	Free

Let's take a closer look Textra SMS - one of the most flexible solutions:

1. Download the application from Google Play and set it as the default SMS application.
2. Go to Settings → Bulk sending.
3. Import contacts from Google Contacts or add numbers manually.
4. Create a message template with variables (for example, {name} for personalization).
5. Schedule sending or send immediately.

Pulse SMS stands out for its ability to synchronize between devices and the web version. This is convenient if the mailing is carried out by a team. To activate:

1. Install Pulse SMS on your smartphone.
2. Register via Google or email.
3. Go to https://web.pulsesms.app and log in.

Standard Android app

Google Messages

Textra SMS

Pulse SMS

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⚠️ Attention: Bulk SMS apps may request permissions to access contacts, SMS and call history. Before installing, check reviews and ratings Google Play —some apps contain hidden advertising or collect data.

3. Sending SMS via a computer: synchronization with Android

If you need to send SMS from several accounts or manage mailing from a large screen, it is more convenient to use a computer. There are three reliable ways:

• 💻 Google Messages for Web —an official service from Google that works through a browser. Supports bulk sending to up to 10 recipients at a time.
• 🖥️ MySMS —an application with desktop clients for Windows/macOS. Allows you to send SMS to groups of up to 50 people.
• 🌐 Pulse SMS Web —a web version of the popular application with support for templates and delayed sending.

Instructions for Google Messages for Web:

1. Open the application Messages from Google on your smartphone.
2. Click on the profile avatar → Messaging devices → Link to web version.
3. Scan the QR code from your computer screen (open at messages.google.com/web).
4. In the web interface, create a new message and add several recipients separated by commas.

For MySMS you will need:

1. Install the application on your smartphone and register.
2. Download the desktop client from the official site.
3. Login on both devices under one account.
4. In the desktop version, select New group message and add recipients.

Important: when sending SMS messages via a computer are still charged by the operator as originating from your number. Some services (for example, MySMS) offer virtual numbers for an additional fee.

4. Automation of SMS sending: Tasker and MacroDroid

For advanced users who require automatic sending of SMS according to schedule or triggersautomation applications are suitable. The two most powerful tools - Tasker and MacroDroid - allow you to configure mailing without manual intervention.

Example of setup in MacroDroid (free version with restrictions):

1. Install the application and grant permissions to send SMS.
2. Create a new macro → select a trigger (for example, Time or Connect to Wi-Fi).
3. Add an action Send SMS.
4. In the recipient field, enter numbers separated by commas or select a contact group.
5. Specify the text of the message and save the macro.

In Tasker (paid, but without restrictions) the algorithm is more complex, but more flexible:

Profile: Time → Specify the time of sending
Task:
1. Hello, this is a reminder!
2. For: %contact IN 1:10
3. Send SMS: Number:%CONTACT(%contact) Text:%SMS_TEXT

These tools also allow you to:

• 📅 Send SMS on a schedule (for example, daily reminders).
• 📍 Link mailing to geolocation (for example, send a message when entering a certain zone).
• 🔄 Automatically respond to incoming SMS (useful for business accounts).

⚠️ Attention: Automatic SMS sending may be considered spam by the operator. Use this feature only for legitimate purposes (such as customer reminders or internal notifications).

5. Hidden Android functions: sending via USSD and engineering menu

Little known fact: on some devices (especially on Samsung and Xiaomis) you can send SMS via USSD commands or engineering menu. This method is suitable for technically savvy users and allows you to bypass the limitations of standard applications.

Example of sending SMS via USSD (does not work on all operators):

*111*recipient_number*message_text#

Where:

• 111 — USSD prefix (may differ by operator).
• recipient_number —in the format 79123456789 (without +7).
• message_text —in Latin letters without spaces (spaces are replaced with %20).

To send to multiple recipients, you can use a loop in Termux (requires superuser rights):

for number in 79123456789 79213456789; do
am start -a android.intent.action.SENDTO -d smsto:$number --es sms_body "Message text" --ez exit_on_sent true
sleep 5
done

On devices Samsung with a processor Exynos an engineering menu is available for low-level sending SMS:

1. Dial in the dialer ##4636##.
2. Go to Phone information → SMS.
3. Select Send SMS and enter the data manually.

How to find out if your operator supports USSD sending?

Try sending a test message through the command *111*79123456789*test#. If you receive a response “Message sent” or an SMS itself, the function works. If there is an error, check the USSD prefix with the operator.

6. Operator restrictions and how to bypass them

The main problem when sending mass SMS is blocking by the operator. Most Russian operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2) limit the number of outgoing SMS per hour/day. Limit values (may change):

• 📶 MTS: 30 SMS/hour, 100 SMS/day.
• 📶 Beeline: 50 SMS/hour, 200 SMS/day.
• 📶 MegaFon: 20 SMS/hour, 150 SMS/day.
• 📶 Tele2: 100 SMS/day (no hourly limit).

If you exceed the limit, the number may be temporarily blocked for sending SMS. To avoid problems:

• 🔄 Break the newsletter into parts (for example, 20 SMS in the morning, 20 in the evening).
• 📞 Use several SIM cards (alternating numbers).
• 💳 Connect to a business tariff with increased limits (check with operator).
• 🌍 For large mailings, use SMS gateways (for example, SMS.ru, SMSC).

If the number is already blocked:

1. Wait 24 hours - usually the blocking is removed automatically.
2. Call operator support and confirm that the newsletter is not spam.
3. As a last resort, use a backup number.

⚠️ Attention: Operators analyze the content of SMS. Messages with advertising, links or suspicious text are blocked more often. Avoid the words “promotion”, “free”, “follow the link”.

7. Alternative methods: email-to-SMS and operator API

If standard methods are not suitable, consider alternative channels:

• 📧 Email-to-SMS: sending a message to a special operator address that converts it into SMS. Format: number@operator.ru. Examples:
  • MTS: 79123456789@sms.mts.ru
  • Beeline: 79123456789@sms.beeline.ru
  • MegaFon: 79123456789@sms.megafon.ru
• 🔌 API operators: for developers and businesses. Allows you to integrate SMS messaging into CRM or your own software. Popular services:
  • SMS.ru API (from 1.2 RUB/SMS).
  • SMSC API (from 0.9 RUB/SMS).
  • TurboSMS (Ukraine, from 0.5 UAH/SMS).

Example of sending via SMS.ru API (registration and balance replenishment required):

https://sms.ru/sms/send?api_id=YOUR_API_KEY&to=79123456789,79213456789&text=Text messages

For email-to-SMS it is important:

• 📩 The message must be short (up to 160 characters).
• 🔍 The subject of the letter is ignored - the text is taken from the body.
• 💰 The cost is charged as outgoing SMS from your number.

8. Security and privacy during mass sending

Mass SMS sending is associated with risks for privacy and security. The following measures will help avoid problems:

• 🔒 Contact encryption: Store lists of recipients in encrypted form (for example, in Cryptomator or Keepass).
• 📱 Application permissions: Before installation, check what data the app requests for mailing.
• 📜 Consent to mailing: If you send advertising or notifications, make sure that the recipients have given consent (requirement 152-FZ).
• 🗑️ Deleting logs: After sending, clear the SMS history (in the application settings or through Settings → Applications → Messages → Storage → Clear data).

How to check if the application is leaking your contacts:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → [app name] → Permissions.
2. Disable access to Contacts and SMSif they are not are critical for work.
3. Use Exodus Privacy or ClassyShark to analyze trackers in APK.

If the mailing is of a commercial nature:

• 📝 Include an unsubscribe option in the text of the message (for example, "Unsubscribe: STOP").
• 🕒 Send SMS at the permitted time (from 8:00 to 22:00 local time of the recipient).
• 📊 Keep a log of consents to data processing (in case of audits Roskomnadzor).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about mass sending of SMS on Android

Is it possible to send SMS to more than 100 recipients through a standard application?

No, standard Android applications (including Google Messages) limit the number of recipients to 10-20 at a time. For large mailings, use specialized applications like Textra SMS or Pulse SMS, which support up to 1000 recipients.

Why does the operator block my SMS when sending?

Operators automatically block suspicious activity: too frequent sending (more than 30 SMS/hour), identical messages to different recipients or text that looks like spam (links, words "promotion", "win") To unblock the number, call support and confirm the legitimacy of the mailing. In the future, use business rates or SMS gateways.

How to personalize SMS for each recipient?

Use applications that support templates, for example Textra SMS or Handcent Next SMS. In them you can create a message with variables that will be substituted automatically. Example template:

Hello, {name}! Your order #{order} has been sent. Amount: {sum} rub.

Data for substitution is imported from a CSV file or Google Contacts.

Can I send an SMS from a computer without a smartphone?

No, to send an SMS you need a SIM card connected to the mobile network. However, you can use:

• Web application interfaces (Pulse SMS Web, Google Messages for Web) - require binding to a smartphone.
• SMS gateways (SMS.ru, SMSC) - sending via API without being tied to a device, but paid.
• Virtual SIM cards (for example, OnlineSIM) - allow you to send SMS from temporary numbers.

How to check whether SMS have reached recipients?

Standard Android tools do not provide delivery reports for bulk mailings. Solutions:

• Use applications with reports (Pulse SMS shows the status of each message).
• Connect a paid service with delivery confirmation (for example, SMS.ru).
• Ask recipients to confirm receipt by reply SMS or through another channel.

Operators do not guarantee SMS delivery, especially for mass mailings.