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Burner: Second Phone Number

Communication • Ad Hoc Labs, Inc • ⭐ 4.40 • 5,000,000+

2nd Phone Number Line for Anonymous Texting, Calling, and Picture Messages

Version 7.6.0.3224.265731618 120.1 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 30 permissions requested View details

This app requests 30 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access All Downloads android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention	Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE	Allows the app to start phone calls.	Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools.	High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Phone Call android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage Own Calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review	Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT	Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices.	Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories.	Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Adhoclabs Burner Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.adhoclabs.burner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Burner: Second Phone Number

Take Control of Your Phone Number and Browsing Privacy with 🔥Burner 🔥 Welcome to Burner, the ultimate virtual solution for safeguarding your privacy in a connected world. Burner empowers you to protect your personal information, maintain boundaries, and communicate on your terms. 1️⃣ Sign up for Burner and select an area code to create your private number 2️⃣ Enjoy sending and receiving unlimited SMS messages and calls (all you need is a Wi-Fi connection or mobile data) 3️⃣ Burn your number whenever you want and get a new anonymous line 4️⃣ Use Burner VPN to browse anonymously and block trackers 🔒 Keep Your Real Number Under Wraps Tired of sharing your personal phone number with everyone but don’t want to get a second SIM card or eSIM just for private communications? Burner lets you create temporary, disposable phone numbers for any occasion. 🌐 Spam-Free, Private Connections Say goodbye to annoying callers and intrusive messages. Our award-winning spam-blocking feature means you can connect confidently without the fear of spam calls and texts. 🙃 Simplify Your Busy Life Burner provides essential tools, like private SMS text messages, and organizational features, like color-coded inboxes, to effortlessly manage your communications — no matter what you’re talking about. ⏰ Set Boundaries with Do Not Disturb Need some uninterrupted me-time? Burner's Do Not Disturb feature allows you to establish quiet hours or specific times when you don't want to be bothered by calls and text messages. 🔥 Burn Your Phone Number When You Don't Need It When you no longer need your second phone number, simply burn it with a single tap. Any connections and text messages associated with that second number are permanently deleted, leaving no trace behind. Talk about powerful privacy. 📩 Auto-Replies for Effortless Communication Burner offers auto-reply functionality, allowing you to set up automatic responses to incoming messages. Stay connected and communicate effortlessly, even when you're unable to respond immediately. 📞 Voicemails and Enhanced Communication Features Never miss an important message on your second phone number with our voicemail functionality, ensuring that callers can leave you messages when you're unavailable. Other features (some premium) include AI voicemail sorting to sift through the noise, improved call quality, and video messages for fun, private video chats. 🆕 PREMIUM Features Premium includes our brand new VPN to keep your browsing private. Upgrade to premium and instantly become anonymous with our no logs VPN, because no one needs to know what you're browsing on your phone. BEST IN CLASS We’re not here to brag (okay, maybe a little), but Burner has been featured as a TIME Magazine Top 50 App and has garnered recognition from The New York Times, WIRED, TechCrunch, Engadget, and more. THE FINE PRINT Privacy Policy: https://www.adhoclabs.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://burnerapp.com/terms-of-service IMPORTANT: Phone calls use cell phone…

What Burner: Second Phone Number Is Used For

Burner: Second Phone Number appears to be a communication app for creating a separate phone line on your Android device. Based on the metadata, people may use it when they want to keep a personal number private, set up a short-term number for sign-ups or projects, or manage calls and texts without sharing their main line. The app is described as supporting SMS, calling, and picture messages over Wi‑Fi or mobile data, which suggests it functions like a virtual phone number rather than a traditional second SIM.

It may also be used for call and message organization, since the metadata mentions features such as color-coded inboxes, auto-replies, voicemail, and Do Not Disturb controls. Permissions like contacts, phone state, microphone, calling, storage, and notifications fit that kind of communication use. The metadata also mentions number replacement, so the app appears suited to people who want a temporary or disposable number for privacy, boundary-setting, or separating different kinds of conversations on a phone app.

Common uses

Create a separate number for calls and texts on the same Android phone
Keep a personal number private when communicating with new contacts or services
Use a temporary line for short-term projects, listings, or sign-ups
Manage messages with organization tools such as inbox labeling and auto-replies
Set quiet hours or Do Not Disturb periods for calls and texts
Use voicemail and calling features tied to the second number
Replace or remove a number when you no longer need it

Best for:

privacy-focused users temporary phone numbers call and text separation phone app users messaging organization

Related tags:

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App Details

Package:
com.adhoclabs.burner

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Ad Hoc Labs, Inc

Version:
7.6.0.3224.265731618

Updated:
Mar 27, 2026

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.adhoclabs.burner
Age rating: Everyone

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