How can I open the default SMS inbox activity programmatically?

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Dileep Perla picture Dileep Perla · May 29, 2012 · Viewed 12.2k times · Source

I want to open the default sms inbox in Android on click of a button in my application. I don't want to create my own activity to display inbox messages. I have searched a lot of links but couldn't find the solution.

Answer

slayton picture slayton · May 29, 2012

Check out this question: launch sms application with an intent. There are a number of responses that you can try.

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