Android: How to send message programmatically by using WhatsApp, WeChat?

Question

How to use messaging in android application by using WhatsApp and WeChat?

Actually requirement is to send sms using WhatsApp and WeChat (Free sms).

@Shink Thank you , I all ready Got This Sdk actually I need some tutorial how to integrate it programmatically ? — Subhalaxmi, Jul 16 '14 at 07:28
For sending messages using Whats and we chat you need to use Api of them and authentication. — Ashfaque, Jul 16 '14 at 07:28
there is no api for whatsapp ... u have to send Intent to it — Maveňツ, Jul 16 '14 at 07:45
@Mann Yes , I know there is no API .. I want to no any idea how to send programmatically by choosing any from whats app and we chat ? — Subhalaxmi, Jul 16 '14 at 09:02
THere are so many answers u got .....atlest check them out..? — Maveňツ, Jul 16 '14 at 10:28
@SubhalaxmiNayak : I am getting this Error : java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.akm.whatsapp/com.akm.whatsapp.WhatsActivity}: android.content.ActivityNotFoundException: No Activity found to handle Intent { act=android.intent.action.SENDTO typ=text/plain pkg=com.whatsapp (has extras) } ....... also whats app is in my device — Akarsh M, Sep 08 '14 at 07:51

score 33 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 14 '17 at 17:35

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I got the Solution.. Here I am posting the answer so that it may help other people who may have same doubt..

For Share through any application...

public void sendAppMsg(View view) {

    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SEND);
    intent.setType("text/plain");
    String text = " message you want to share..";
    // change with required  application package  

    intent.setPackage("PACKAGE NAME OF THE APPLICATION");
    if (intent != null) {
        intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TEXT, text);//
        startActivity(Intent.createChooser(intent, text));
    } else {

        Toast.makeText(this, "App not found", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT)
                .show();
    }
}

Note : change *PACKAGE NAME OF THE APPLICATION as per your requirement like

Example : USE

//Whatsapp
    intent.setPackage("com.whatsapp");`

//Linkedin
    intent.setPackage("com.linkedin.android");

//Twitter    
    intent.setPackage("com.twitter.android");

//Facebook
    intent.setPackage("com.facebook.katana");

//GooglePlus
    intent.setPackage("com.google.android.apps.plus");

edited Jan 14 '17 at 17:35

Shreshth Kharbanda

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answered Nov 26 '14 at 09:15

Subhalaxmi

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For WeChat what will be the uri? – Anshuman Borah Jul 10 '15 at 05:47
@AnshumanBorah use intent.setPackage("https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.mm&hl=en"); – Subhalaxmi Jul 10 '15 at 06:10
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@SubhalaxmiNayak I tried using intent.setPackage("com.tencent.mm"); It works but it open dialog with two option "WeChat" & "WeChat Favorites". Is it possible to open WeChat directly – Anshuman Borah Jul 10 '15 at 06:17
Yes this is the same link for WeChat Tencent and both are same only.. check in playstore . – Subhalaxmi Jul 10 '15 at 06:30
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this would just open whatsApp, what if you want to send to particular contact directly, without tapping on contact. – naamadheya Aug 19 '15 at 15:50
If I want to share a file with one particular contact without tapping on contact? – Alvin Oct 05 '15 at 06:33
I have FB app and I have not logged-in, then what is the behavior when you try to send msg from FB package? – Suryaprakash Pisay Jan 06 '17 at 12:48

score 15 · Answer 2 · edited Oct 21 '19 at 14:14

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This should help to send message using whatsapp:

public void sendWhatsAppMsg() {

    Intent waIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SEND);
    waIntent.setType("text/plain");
            String text = "testing message";
    waIntent.setPackage("com.whatsapp");
    if (waIntent != null) {
        waIntent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TEXT, text);//
        startActivity(Intent.createChooser(waIntent, text));
    } else {
        Toast.makeText(this, "WhatsApp not found", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT)
                .show();
    }

}

edited Oct 21 '19 at 14:14

GreenROBO

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answered Jul 16 '14 at 07:26

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@SubhalaxmiNayak No dear, sorry :( – MysticMagicϡ Jul 17 '14 at 13:04
How can I attach emoticons to the message? What are emoticons codes? – Costa Mirkin Oct 24 '14 at 16:17
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@CostaMirkin no much idea. But check [this](https://github.com/cblunt/android-emoticon-edittext-spike) and [this](http://androidcodeexamples.blogspot.in/2011/08/how-to-add-smileyemojis-in-edittext.html) – MysticMagicϡ Oct 25 '14 at 01:50
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Is there anyway to specify a recipient? – ocross Sep 10 '15 at 23:25
Best solution to share on whatsapp. +1 – Hardik Joshi Nov 19 '15 at 15:48
Works great when WhatsApp is installed, but when it's not installed the screen dims and I get the message "No apps can perform this action." centered in the screen with the test message showing at the top of the screen. – primehalo Mar 26 '16 at 03:07
What on earth do the View passed as param do? Its unused – rahil008 Apr 05 '19 at 06:13
intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TEXT, text); does't work anymore. use the text in the url like: https://stackoverflow.com/a/46683818/7147289 – Guy4444 Dec 05 '19 at 13:39

score 15 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 11 '17 at 08:48

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To send direct message to any whatsapp user use following code :

private void sendMessageToWhatsAppContact(String number) {
    PackageManager packageManager = context.getPackageManager();
    Intent i = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
    try {
        String url = "https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=" + number + "&text=" + URLEncoder.encode(CommonStrings.SHARING_APP_MSG, "UTF-8");
        i.setPackage("com.whatsapp");
        i.setData(Uri.parse(url));
        if (i.resolveActivity(packageManager) != null) {
            context.startActivity(i);
        }
    } catch (Exception e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    }
}

answered Oct 11 '17 at 08:48

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I've tried this code. It works but it's not exactly 'sending' it. It entered the text and now the user need to press 'send' button manually. Is it possible to just directly send it without waiting for the user to press the 'send' button? – Dante Jan 05 '18 at 15:27
I needed same functionality you are asking.. but didn’t find any way to send it directly.. – NehaK Jan 07 '18 at 07:07
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I posted the same comment for a similar answer in a different post and they replied that it is due to security concerns of whatsapp that they don't allow it. I find it reasonable. Imagine some unknown app using your service to send messages without the interference of user. But I'm sure it might still be possible if we can simulate a touchevent on screen. However, it IS possible to directly send the message using the usual message app without waiting for user's approval. – Dante Jan 07 '18 at 07:33
Google has effectively revoked SEND_SMS permission from all but default SMS apps. Am I wrong that this approach (sending through WhatsApp, say) would be a work-around? – JAW Nov 20 '18 at 19:21
@NehaK Hi did you get the answer for this ? using this code opening app but not sending directly – Venkatesh Dec 16 '19 at 12:21

MohamedHarmoush · Answer 4 · 2020-04-15T19:14:42.657

you can try one of these two solutions they worked for me.

reference: https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/26000030/?category=5245251

private void openWhatsApp(String countryCode, String mobile) {
    String customerPhoneNumber = String.format("%s%s", countryCode, mobile);
    Uri uri = Uri.parse("smsto:" + customerPhoneNumber);
    Intent sendIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SENDTO, uri);
    sendIntent.setPackage("com.whatsapp");

    if(sendIntent.resolveActivity(getPackageManager()) == null){
        showDialogMessage("you should install whatsapp.");
        return;
    }

    startActivity(sendIntent);
}

or

private void openWhatsApp(String countryCode, String mobile) {
    String customerPhoneNumber = String.format("%s%s", countryCode, mobile);
    Intent sendIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
    sendIntent.setPackage("com.whatsapp");
// you can remove this part ("&text=" + "your message")
    String url = "https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=" + customerPhoneNumber + "&text=" + "your message"; 
    sendIntent.setData(Uri.parse(url));

    if(sendIntent.resolveActivity(getPackageManager()) == null){
        showDialogMessage("you should install whatsapp.");
        return;
    }

    startActivity(sendIntent);
}

Good answer! Now consider adding some info as to why it works :) — Gaurav Mall, Apr 15 '20 at 17:49

score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Apr 15 '20 at 19:36

This is the simplest example that I get

/**
 * sends message to the specific application
 * @param text The message that user wants to send
 * @param view is the activity view of the application
 */
public void sendMessage(String text, View view){
    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
    intent.setType("text/plain");
    intent.setPackage("com.example.appname");//For whatsapp you can use com.whatsapp
    if (intent !=null){
        intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TEXT, text);
        startActivity(intent);
    }else{
        Snackbar.make(this, "Application not found.", Snackbar.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
    }
}

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