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FreeTone Calls & Texting

Social • TextMe, Inc. • ⭐ 4.20 • 10,000,000+

Version 3.52.0 24.3 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 32 permissions requested View details

This app requests 32 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
ℹ️ Review	Com Textmeinc Textme3 Permission C2d Message com.textmeinc.textme3.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	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	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.
✅ 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	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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
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	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	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	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	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	Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY	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	Process Outgoing Calls android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_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.
🚨 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	New Outgoing Call android.permission.NEW_OUTGOING_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.
✅ 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.
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.
⚠️ 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.
ℹ️ Review	Read Sync Stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS	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	Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS	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 Accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS	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	Authenticate Accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS	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	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	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.
ℹ️ Review	Read Profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE	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	Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS	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 Sync Settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_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.
ℹ️ Review	Write Sync Settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_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.
ℹ️ Review	System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW	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	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.
⚠️ 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.
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.

About FreeTone Calls & Texting

UNLIMITED free calls & texts to ALL phone numbers in the US and Canada. Free new number and voicemail. No trials, no hidden costs - absolutely FREE! - Get your own real phone number with voicemail - Calling the US and Canada is 100% free - no credits - Enjoy free texting (SMS), picture messaging (MMS) THE ONLY TRULY FREE CALLING APP FreeTone offers you the ultimate high quality online calling experience as the best FREE calling and texting app available. Unlike other free phone apps, you do not need to earn or pay for calling credits. Simply dial any US or Canada number and talk for free, landline and mobile. FREE & EASY TO USE NEW PHONE SERVICE - FREE own private number for your Android phone - FREE calls to all phone numbers in US and Canada - FREE texts (real SMS messages) to any number - EASY sign up using email, Facebook or Google - EASY access to your account across all devices - EASY group messaging, free HD calls & video chat - BETTER free calling app with unlimited texts - BETTER call quality and speed among VoIP apps - BETTER reach with free texting to 40 countries SHARE FAVORITE MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS Send and receive MMS, large pictures & videos from your Android smartphone or tablet to any device. Invite your friends to FreeTone to enjoy Free Video Calls with them. Send messages and voice notes, share photos and videos with your contacts easily. Share your texts, photos and videos easily with your group of friends using group messaging. CONNECT FREELY & REFUSE TO PAY Contrary to similar apps, you do not have to pay anything or earn credits to call any U.S. or Canadian number, whether they use the same app as you do or not. Watch out for their fine print! FreeTone charges you nothing to make phone calls to US and Canada phones. Simply call free & text free. WITH FREETONE YOU CAN - Pick the area code that you prefer when signing up - Make and receive free phone calls in US & Canada - Save cell minutes with the new number & voicemail - Send free text messages (SMS) and pictures (MMS) - Share photos, stickers, group texts with everyone - Text for free to Mexico, Dominica, Brazil + 40 more - Enjoy free wifi calling & use tablets as real phones - Call and text international numbers easily as well - Invite friends to unlock HD video chat & more! We hope to see you among us soon! Limitations apply: - For outbound calls to the US and Canada, calling is free with FreeTone - Hawaii, Alaska and some other territories are not supported in the free bundle - Free Texting to Latin America subject to balanced inbound/outbound traffic fair usage policy - For inbound calls to your personal number, the first five hundred minutes are complimentary, with the ability to receive calls to your FreeTone number for a minimal extension fee - Free texting and calling to US and Canada numbers are only available to the US and Canada residents - Subject to FreeTone’s Terms and Conditions Help us improve FreeTone: http://support.free-tone.com

What FreeTone Calls & Texting Is Used For

FreeTone Calls & Texting appears to be a phone communication app for making calls and sending messages over an internet connection. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used as an alternative calling and texting service for people who want a separate number, voicemail, and basic communication features on an Android phone or tablet.

The app’s description suggests it is aimed at calling and texting within the US and Canada, with additional messaging support for some other countries. Permissions such as microphone access, contacts access, and call-related system permissions indicate it may be used for voice calls, SMS/MMS, contact-based messaging, and handling outgoing or incoming calls through the app. It also appears to support account sign-in and syncing across devices, which may make it useful for users who want their calling setup available on more than one Android device.

Common use cases include placing internet-based phone calls, sending text messages, sharing photos or videos in messages, and using a dedicated number for voicemail. The metadata also suggests support for group messaging and video calling features, though actual availability may depend on account setup, region, and app configuration.

Common uses

Make internet-based calls to US and Canada numbers
Send SMS and MMS messages from a separate number
Use voicemail with a dedicated phone number
Share photos, videos, stickers, and voice notes in chats
Set up an alternate number for personal or secondary use
Access messaging and calling on Android phones or tablets
Connect contacts for easier calling and messaging

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App Details

Package:
com.textmeinc.freetone

Category:
Social

Developer:
TextMe, Inc.

Version:
3.52.0

Updated:
Mar 12, 2026

Min Android:
7.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.textmeinc.freetone
Age rating: Everyone

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