What is the best way to get access to text message inbox programmatically in android

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I have searched on many sites and blogs for my query. I am confused about what is the best way to import text messages from mobile's inbox into my application. Some recommends SmsManager and some say via content providers.

If you want access to messages already received, use the Content Provider. — Mike M., Aug 01 '14 at 06:37

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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Sounds like you want to use a content resolver.

Short explaination:

Use SMSManager to send sms. Example
Use ContentResolver to read all existing SMS. Example
Use BroadcastReceiver to read new incomming SMS. Example

Here is a good SO question which explains how to retrieve SMS from inbox.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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answered Aug 01 '14 at 06:34

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I cant. I need 15 reputation to vote up the answer. Thanks for your help :) – FAK Aug 05 '14 at 01:37
But you can accept the answer so it can help other people with the same question :) (If you think i answered your question correctly ofcourse) – Rawa Aug 05 '14 at 01:39

What is the best way to get access to text message inbox programmatically in android

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