Intent Definition In Manifest File

I would like to start my own SMS editor when user selects 'Send message' from contacts application. How do I define intent in manifest file to allow passing contact details to the

Solution 1:

There are many "contacts applications" for Android, not just one. You declined to indicate which "contacts application" you are referring to.

Some "contacts applications" may use ACTION_SENDTO with an smsto:Uri for sending an SMS. In that case, you can add an <intent-filter> to your manifest watching for an android.intent.action.SENDTO<action> and a <data> with scheme of smsto:. That should trigger your activity to be an option for the user.

However, bear in mind that not all "contacts applications" may use this.