Data SMS – An Annoying Android Fragmentation Bug on the Samsung Galaxy
A code contained in a Data SMS is required to authenticate the MSISDN of the device running my product.
When I receive a data SMS on the Samsung Galaxy, the Intent “android.intent.action.DATA_SMS_RECEIVED” is not thrown and the Data SMS arrives in the Inbox as a blank text message. Any data contained in the Data SMS seems to be lost once it arrives in the Inbox.
Here is a little app I wrote which detects the MSISDN (not working on many devices) or lets you enter it, then send either a Data SMS or a Text Message. The app will then display any incoming Data or Text SMSs by the intent they throw and allow you to interrogate the native Inbox to determine what data was saved.
Time to file a bug!
