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Install this in your managed Expo project by running this command:
$ npm install @maniac-tech/react-native-expo-read-sms --save
Import the startReadSMS function after installation
import { startReadSMS } from "@maniac-tech/react-native-expo-read-sms";
Pass Success and Error callbacks
startReadSMS(successCallbackFn, errorCallbackFn)
Everytime an SMS has been received successCallbackFn
will be called with the sms
You may refer to this sample application for how to use the library: GitHub Repo
Method name | Description | Params | Returns |
---|---|---|---|
checkIfHasSMSPermission |
Function which checks if the application has READ_SMS and RECEIVE_SMS permissions |
- | { hasReceiveSmsPermission: true/false, hasReadSmsPermission: true/false } |
requestReadSMSPermission |
Requests READ_SMS and RECEIVE_SMS permission, if missing |
- | Returns true if granted, and false otherwise |
startReadSMS |
Starts listening for incoming messages. Note: SMS Permissions should be present. | callback fn | Return a string with message orginating address, and message body. Example: [+919999999999, this is a sample message body] |
Ensure your app has READ_SMS
, and RECEIVE_SMS
, failing which you'll receive error on calling the function
Tested on Expo SDK v44, v45 & v47, v48, v49, v50 and Node JS v18
MIT
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