OK it’s official I am getting a headache, now with the original android only version of thunkable the ability to code/create a function that allows a text/sms message to be sent within an app was rather easy. In fact there was a component for it. However in Thunkable X it seems elusive I have tried …

Check it. [image] [Feature] Texting block (send and get SMS) Questions about Thunkable Instead of WebViewer, you can use the “open link” block. [sms]

I appreciate the quick response but if you notice in my screen shot I attempted that same block configuration with the late button with no success am I missing something because it is not working.

In this post there is a second solution. Have you tried using the “open link” block? Also not working? On my iOS sms works.What specifically does not work for you? The form of sending the message does not open?

It simply does not send the message, and for some reason I do not see the second option the open link button. If you do not mind could you please post a picture of your block configuration that was successful. In addition perhaps I am missing some data if using the webviewer function should there b…

Check it. I have the send form on iOS when I click on any button, but I can’t check the sending of SMS itself because the SIM card is not installed. https://x.thunkable.com/projects/5afddd52880c0200015cb47d/project/properties/designer/

Sorry for the delay ive been predisposed thank you ill review and see if it will help.

I tried the project link but no for me it does not actually send the message. Is this possible at this point? I know this is an older thread so maybe some updates have been made. Thanks again so much for your help.

Same thing, it doesn’t actually send the msg, all it does is open up my msg app with a preloaded message waiting for me to hit send. Unless there’s some other components I need besides this [image]

Yes, that happens to everyone. Sending a message directly takes a lot of code, a Twilio API(so I’ve heard), and it’s quite confusing. The share component will always ask for permission to send the message from the user.

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