How to receive SMS from another phone number?

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Need for visit your text messages on a second device or keep an eye on your children's exchanges?

Discover the different methods for receive SMS messages another phone number in this blog post, namely :

👉 WARNING :

This guide is intended for legal use only. Consultation SMS messages from others without their consent being illegal, If you have any questions, be sure to obtain the consent of the person concerned before taking any action!

The best way to check SMS messages from another cell phone:

Receive SMS messages from another phone

1. Using Google Messages on Android

Read SMS messages from a phone number on your device? How does it work?
Read SMS messages from a phone number on your device? How it works ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Google Messages is a free application you'll find on Play Store. It's useful if you have a android and you want to view messages from one phone number on another.

However, a few conditions must be met:

  • Both devices must be connected to the same Google Account,
  • The application Google Messages must be set as the default SMS application on the Android device,
  • Be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

Once these conditions have been met, we move on to the configuration stage:

  1. On the device where you wish to receive messages, go to Google Messages
  2. Click on Associate with a QR code to have a QR code ready to be scanned on the device where you want to receive your text exchanges,
Combine with QR Code to have a QR code ready for scanning
Combine with QR Code to have a QR code ready to be scanned ©Antonin for Alucare
  1. Go to your device, then open Google Messages. If you don't already have it, install and download the application from Play Store,
  2. Then click on your Google account in the top right-hand corner of the screen,
  3. Select option Associated devices,
Google Account then Related Devices
Google Account then Related Devices ©Antonin pour Alucare
  1. Then you can click on Scan a QR code,
Scan a QR code
Scan a QR code ©Antonin for Alucare
  1. Then, scan the code on the other device to synchronize messages.

Remark :

  • Both devices must be lit and connected to the Internet so that Google Messages works.

This is one of the best ways to receive SMS from an Android phone to another device - if you'd like more, check out this article!

2. Using SMS forwarding via iCloud

You can transfer and receive easily SMS from one iPhone device to another. In fact, even if you use different phone numbers, this method works.

However, for SMS forwarding to work properly, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Devices must be connected to the same Apple ID,
  • Have phones lit or connected to a mobile network Where Wi-Fi.

Via message transfer :

  1. First, go to Settings Where Settings on your phone,
iPhone settings
iPhone settings ©Antonin for Alucare
  1. Then scroll down until you find the option Apps then click on Messages,
  2. Next, it is important to check that iMessage is activated.
  3. Make sure that the Send by SMS option further down is also activated,
Activate iMessage
iMessage activation ©Antonin for Alucare
Send by SMS to receive classic SMS messages
SMS sending enabled ©Antonin for Alucare
  1. Then just below, click on Transfer SMS,
  2. Finally, tick the switch next to the devices you wish to use. receive messages since this iPhone.
Enable SMS forwarding to another device connected to the same Apple ID
Enable SMS forwarding ©Antonin for Alucare

⚠️ Important :

Sometimes the SMS forwarding is not displayed in this menu. In this case :

  1. Deactivate then reactivate iMessage
  2. Press on Mail and reception
  3. Then reconnect to your Apple account.

This is one of the techniques for receiving SMS from an iPhone, But to discover more, click on this article!

3. Use parental control applications

To receive text messages from another phone number to your own, you can also use parental control applications.

The most popular tools include Google FamilyLink. Unfortunately, Family Link does not allow direct access to the SMS another phone number.

That's why many parents use paid apps, with more comprehensive features. Among the best are :

Once again, we must remind you that it is mandatory to talk openly to the phone owner about your intentions. Otherwise, even with the best will in the world, it's against the law!

And for illustrated tutorials, go to how to set parental controls on a cell phone with mSpy and Eyezy.

a) mSpy (Android and iOS)

  • 💰 Rate: Paying
  • 📲 Physical access to second phone required : YES
  • 👉 Compatibility : android and iOS
mSpy and one of its features for reading SMS messages from another cell phone
mSpy and one of its features that allows you to read SMS messages from another cell phone ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

Let's start with mSpy: a powerful tool with useful features such as the reading of the posts. It is one of the best solutions for receive SMS messages from another number.

That's why mSpy review are generally positive.

But mSpy doesn't just receive SMS messages from another phone: it also lets you view sent messages and even deleted on the target device.

Want to use it?

Click here to create a free mSpy account:

Create my mSpy account for free

  1. Then choose the device to watch
  2. Then choose a mSpy subscription plan that's right for you
  3. Once you've made your purchase, we'll send you a configuration e-mail, along with your mSpy login and password.
  4. Now go to the target phone to install mSpy.

Depending on your devices :

Android :

  1. Check your SettingsSecurityGoogle Play Protectdisable " Analyze applications »to deactivate the Play Protect function
  2. Download the APK file from mSpy using the link provided on your dashboard
  3. Authorize the’installation of unknown applications then install mSpy
  4. From now on, log in to your account with your login details mSpy to view received and sent messages on the phone to be monitored.

iPhone :

You have several choices for installing mSpy, namely the iCloud synchronization method

  1. Select the synchronization method with iCloud
  2. On the new page that opens, enter the iCloud account information for the phone you wish to monitor
  3. If two-factor authentication is enabled, you'll also need the specific password
  4. From now on, you'll need to insert the six-digit Apple ID verification code sent to the target phone.
  5. Enter the code on the mSpy
  6. Note that an e-mail will also be sent to the owner of the iCloud account.

Finally, log in to your account mSpy to view device activity.

b) Eyezy (Android and iOS)

  • 💰 Rate: Paying
  • 📲 Physical access to second phone required : YES
  • 👉 Compatibility : android and iOS
Eyezy main interface
Eyezy main interface ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Eyezy is another popular parenting application for consulting SMS from their children. With a wide range of features, here's how Eyezy works :

Click here to create an account:

Create a Eyezy account

  1. Choose the type of device to monitor
  2. Choose a subscription Eyezy to suit your needs
  3. Then go to the target phone to install the Eyezy application.

Note:

Follow the instructions above to configure mSpy and Eyezy on Android or iPhone in just a few minutes.

c) Umobix

  • 💰 Rate: Paying (discover the Umobix price)
  • 📲 Physical access to second phone required : YES
  • 👉 Compatibility : android
Umobix and one of its features for viewing SMS messages from another phone number
Umobix and one of its features for viewing SMS messages from another phone number ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

Click here to register:

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  1. Choose a Umobix subscription, then finalize your purchase
  2. You'll get Additional Information to install correctly Umobix on the device to be monitored
  3. Log in to your account and wait for the tool to send the data from your target phone to yours.

For further details, please consult our opinion about Umobix.

FAQs

How can I receive SMS messages on another phone?

You can choose one of the following methods:

  • On Android: Use Google Messages to view SMS messages from another device on your own.
  • On iPhone: Activate the transfer of SMS via iCloud.

There are also parental control apps you can use to help you, including mSpy, Eyezy or Umobix.

How do I synchronize WhatsApp on two phones?

start with install WhatsApp on the second phone.

If you use a android :

  1. Open WhatsApp on the main telephone
  2. Then press More (three vertical points) ⇒ Connected devicesConnect a device
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the secondary device to the main device by scanning the QR code.

If you use a iPhone :

  1. Open WhatsApp on your main iPhone,
  2. Click on your profile photo, then in the menu that opens, click on Connected devicesConnect a device
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions, then scan the QR code to use your WhatsApp account on another device.

What code do I need to receive an SMS from another phone?

There's no specific code for receiving SMS from another cell phone. However, here are a few useful checks to try out on your phone if you're worried about having calls forwarded to it:

Unconditional appeal:

  • To check whether you have unconditional call forwarding, dial *#21#
  • To deactivate it, dial *#002#

Conditional call :

  • For conditional calls, dial *#67# to check whether call forwarding is available under certain conditions.
  • Then type *#004# to display the associated parameters.

In short, there are a number of free and paid techniques for view SMS messages from another phone. You can choose the one that suits you best.

However, whichever method you choose, be sure to use it in an appropriate legal framework !

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