TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Android · TextNow is a free phone service app that provides a local number with unlimited talk and text.

Native Android Communication TextNow, Inc.

Bundle ID com.enflick.android.TextNow

Version analyzed 26.8.0.0

Build framework Native Android

Detection confidence Medium

SDKs detected 17

Analyzed 2026-06-15

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

17 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs

Analytics 3 SDKs

Firebase Analytics Google

Facebook SDK Meta

Google Tag Manager Google

Animation 1 SDK

Lottie Airbnb

Anti-Abuse 1 SDK

Google Play Integrity Google

Attribution 1 SDK

Adjust Adjust

Authentication 2 SDKs

Google Sign-In Google

Google Identity Credentials Google

Engagement 1 SDK

Braze Braze

Imaging 1 SDK

Coil Coil

Machine Learning 3 SDKs

ML Kit Barcode Scanning Google

ML Kit Text Recognition Google

ML Kit Face Detection Google

Monitoring 1 SDK

Datadog RUM Datadog

Payments 2 SDKs

Stripe Stripe

Google Wallet Google

Push Notifications 1 SDK

Firebase Cloud Messaging Google

From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 17 sensitive

79 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Read phone numbers sensitive

Read the device's phone numbers.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Modify call log sensitive

Write or modify the user's call log.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Process outgoing calls sensitive

Observe, modify, or abort outgoing calls.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

BATTERY STATS standard

Get running tasks standard

Read information about currently running tasks.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Send sticky broadcast standard

Send sticky broadcasts.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

USE FULL SCREEN INTENT standard

MANAGE OWN CALLS standard

com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ standard

com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE standard

CALL PRIVILEGED standard

MODIFY PHONE STATE standard

Disable keyguard standard

Disable the keyguard if it is not secure.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard

com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL SHORTCUT standard

enflick.permission.NATIVEDIALER standard

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Do Not Disturb access standard

Read and write Do Not Disturb policy. User toggles in settings for full control.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: phone call standard

Required for foreground services of type phoneCall.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Expand status bar standard

Expand or collapse the status bar.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard

ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard

ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard

AD SERVICES CONFIG standard

DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND APPHUB SERVICE standard

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard

ACCESS ADSERVICES CUSTOM AUDIENCE standard

com.enflick.android.TextNow.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

com.htc.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard

com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE SHORTCUT standard

com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE standard

com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER INSERT BADGE standard

com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE COUNT standard

com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE BADGE standard

com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard

com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard

com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard

READ APP BADGE standard

com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard

com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard

me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT READ standard

me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT WRITE standard

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST standard

com.android.vending.CHECK LICENSE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited.

What is TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited built with?

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc. is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited use?

FlyTrap detected 17 third-party SDKs inside TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, including Coil, Facebook SDK and Firebase Analytics. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited request?

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited requests 79 permissions. 17 of these are sensitive, such as Read phone state, Approximate location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited requests 79 permissions (17 sensitive) and bundles 17 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.

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Permissions requested 17 sensitive

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