How to Turn Off SMS on GroupMe on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable text messages from GroupMe on an Android phone or tablet.

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    The GroupMe Android app does not provide a way to disable SMS messages, so you'll need to use a web browser. Chrome is the app with a round red, green, blue, and yellow icon, typically found on the home screen.
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    It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    A check mark will appear in the box beside this option.
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    Type https://www.groupme.com into the address bar and press Enter . This opens the GroupMe website.
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    If your account is connected to your Facebook or Microsoft login, tap one of those options instead.
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    As long as this switch is off, GroupMe will not send you text messages for activity.
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      1. Open Chrome .
      2. Tap ⁝ .
      3. Tap Request desktop site .
      4. Go to https://www.groupme.com .
      5. Tap Log in .
      6. Sign in to your account.
      7. Tap the gear icon.
      8. Slide the “Receive Messages via SMS” switch to the Off position.

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