Set up and check
This page is for people who downloaded the EvidentlySo Android app from our website.
Setup has 2 steps and takes a minute or two. We check that EvidentlySo works on your phone, so you know it works before you pay.
Quick reference
These are the settings EvidentlySo needs. Each one is explained below.
| Setting | How |
|---|---|
| Allow access to text messages | Tap Start setup, then Allow. If Android stops you, see Step 1 below. |
| Show contact names (optional) | During the Compatibility Check, when asked “Show contact names?”: Allow. |
| Connect Dropbox | After you buy your pass: Connect Dropbox, so the app can save your PDF. |
| Default texting app (only if asked) | Make EvidentlySo your texting app for a moment, then switch back. How |
Step 1: Permissions
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Open EvidentlySo and tap Start setup.
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On Permissions, tap Allow.
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If Android asks to “send and view SMS messages”, tap Allow and go to Step 2. If it says “App was denied access to SMS”, tap Close.
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Tap Open settings.
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Tap ⋮ (top right).
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Tap Allow restricted settings. If your phone asks, enter your PIN, pattern or fingerprint.
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Tap ← (top left).
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When Android asks to “send and view SMS messages”, tap Allow.
Step 2: Compatibility Check
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Tap Run the check. To do it later, tap Skip for now.
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If Android asks “Show contact names?”, tap Allow to show names instead of numbers.
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When it says “Your phone works with EvidentlySo”, tap OK.
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Tap Continue.
Setup is done, and it’s free. When you make your first PDF, the app asks you to unlock it: buy your pass on our Buy page and enter the unlock code we email you. Then it asks you to connect Dropbox to save your PDF.
Still stuck? Contact support.