Receiving and sending a simple SMS

[SteveJG]

simple app made with app inventor that can send and receive a text message.
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[quote="pdecaro, post:1, topic:143237"]

none are simple.

Here is an example you might simplify

How to text your Location to a Phone and Display the Location on a Google Map

Use the Texting and LocationSensor components to send your location to a phone by sms. [TextingScreen] The code shown below in the send Location Procedure prevents the message from transmitting until after your GPS receives a satellite fix. The Android must first decide where it is located prior to sending its location. The satellite fix must be obtained so the GPS knows where it is. The satellite fix normally occurs from 30 to 60 seconds after loading the app. Press the send Button and w…

Texting - Social

@pdecaro

Also on Samsung Smartphone what must be done to activate this app and not the standard one of the phone?

Using the Texting component you can only use the standard texting app as that is what using the component does.