[Niloofar6]

My network provider requires me to send an empty sms in order to activate some services. But as you know it's impossible to do that on android! (pressing "space" and "enter" key doesn't work either)
I Just want to make sure there is not any solution that I'm missing. I don't like alternative messaging apps! And please tell me if you know a effective way to inform google about my problems (I have a Nexus 4) .

[outlooker]

Try sending SMS via Facebook Messenger. You can set it as your SMS client using the settings in the app.

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[Niloofar6]

Try sending SMS via Facebook Messenger. You can set it as your SMS client using the settings in the app.

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That doesn't send empty messages either!

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[fernandezhjr]

Who is your provider and exactly what services will sending an empty message activate??

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[pontiac005]

I have had many providers over the years and never heard of having to send empty messages to activate services.

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[Niloofar6]

Who is your provider and exactly what services will sending an empty message activate??

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I live in Iran.I'm using the first common provider here! "IR-TCI" And I want to activate GPRS . An empty sms is required in order to receive the settings. My friend with iPhones didn't have any problem with activating GPRS because they can send empty sms.But I had to install GO SMS.:banghead:

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[Abdo233]

try this app from google store "Send Blank Empty SMS" it's for free

[Radwa Saleh]

It doesn't work, says "Generic Failure".

[Vassilis90]

I have discovered that on typing " # " (without " ") in android messaging and send it is the same with an empty message .

[Mahmoud Yousry]

I have discovered that on typing " # " (without " ") in android messaging and send it is the same with an empty message .

That is a good way thanks it works

[Ghassanahmedkhan]

I nexus 6P it does not work on STC network. Can anyone resolve further

[Vrkyriakos]

Thanks Vassilis90, this hash , # , solution for using to send an empty SMS worked!

[fudail_130]

I nexus 6P it does not work on STC network. Can anyone resolve further

you can try with sending "*" instead of #