How to open sms app via implicit intent?

Question

I follow this code:

    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN);
    intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT);
    intent.setType("vnd.android-dir/mms-sms");
    startActivity(intent);

It work up to android 5.1, but doesn't work android 6.0, because android.content.ActivityNotFoundException: No Activity found to handle Intent. So, how to open sms app via implicit intent?

EDIT:

You read my post? I need open app, not send message.
I check this post, but it doesn't work!

check http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2372248/launch-sms-application-with-an-intent — Bhoomika Brahmbhatt, May 09 '16 at 09:19
Check this - http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2372248/launch-sms-application-with-an-intent — Onkar Nene, May 09 '16 at 09:26
@ D. Wayne: After open the SMS app, it will shows list of message by using your above code. Could we open the detail of a user if I know the incoming number? I am having same issue when read incoming SMS by using default app — Jame, Sep 24 '16 at 16:41

score 20 · Accepted Answer · answered May 09 '16 at 10:37

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You can try this, it work for me:

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN);
intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_APP_MESSAGING);
startActivity(intent);

answered May 09 '16 at 10:37

Sergey Molyak

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This works, other SO threads related to this question has answers with deprecate functions. – almost a beginner Mar 12 '17 at 04:20
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It worked for me because I was looking for view SMS list, not send SMS – Nayan Oct 21 '19 at 14:17

score 8 · Answer 2 · answered May 09 '16 at 09:22

Use this:

public void composeSmsMessage(String message, String phoneNumber) {
    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SEND);
    intent.setData(Uri.parse("smsto:"+phoneNumber)); // This ensures only SMS apps respond
    intent.putExtra("sms_body", message);
    if (intent.resolveActivity(getPackageManager()) != null) {
        startActivity(intent);
    }
}

Official Docmentation

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered May 09 '16 at 09:24

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Try this:-

try {

     Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);     
     intent.putExtra("sms_body", message);    
     intent.setData(Uri.parse("sms:"));
     startActivity(intent);
} catch (android.content.ActivityNotFoundException anfe) {
    Log.d("Error" , "Error");
}

answered May 09 '16 at 09:24

Ankesh kumar Jaisansaria

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Its Working fine – jojo Dec 06 '17 at 11:31
@Ankesh kumar Jaisansaria Does it matter what the String is after "...setData(Uri.parse"String:")? I see many examples using "sms:" and many others using "smsto:" – AJW Apr 20 '20 at 05:59

score 3 · Answer 4 · answered May 09 '16 at 09:27

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try this:

Intent smsIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
smsIntent.setType("vnd.android-dir/mms-sms");
smsIntent.putExtra("address", "12125551212");
smsIntent.putExtra("sms_body","Body of Message");
startActivity(smsIntent);

answered May 09 '16 at 09:27

Manish

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Sukhbir · Answer 5 · 2018-07-28T04:42:55.740

Below code Perfectly worked for me, Hope it will help other

This code also works if you want to return to app back

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SENDTO);
        intent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
        intent.setData(Uri.parse("smsto:" + phoneNumber)); // This ensures only SMS apps respond
        intent.putExtra("sms_body", "Hey downaload Whozhere app");
        startActivity(intent);

score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 27 '18 at 09:28

official doc https://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-common#SendMessage

public void composeMmsMessage(String message, Uri attachment) {
    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SENDTO);
    intent.setType(HTTP.PLAIN_TEXT_TYPE);
    intent.putExtra("sms_body", message);
    intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_STREAM, attachment);
    if (intent.resolveActivity(getPackageManager()) != null) {
        startActivity(intent);
    }
}

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered May 09 '16 at 09:23

0

You can use this too

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SENDTO);
intent.setData(Uri.parse("smsto:" + Uri.encode(phoneNumber)));
startActivity(intent);

answered May 09 '16 at 09:23

Krishna

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered May 09 '16 at 09:36

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you can used deep linking using intent filter in manifest file

answered May 09 '16 at 09:36

Bipin Bharti

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Jan 16 '18 at 15:56

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Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SENDTO);

intent.setData(Uri.parse("smsto:" + Uri.encode(phoneNumber))); startActivity(intent);

answered Jan 16 '18 at 15:56

Bereket tilahun

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Hello, please add a comment to explain your answer (and why we should use your instead of already accepted one). Please also add 4 spaces at beginning of each line of code to have it formatted well ! – NatNgs Jan 16 '18 at 16:16

score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Dec 09 '19 at 17:05

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Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN);
intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT);
intent.setType("vnd.android-dir/mms-sms");
startActivity(intent);

it's working

answered Dec 09 '19 at 17:05

NOGO

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Can you explain how does the same code works for you. Some details other that just _it's working_ will be useful. – Dec 09 '19 at 17:18

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