How to stop txt message sending from +64 in G2 phone?

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Topic # 102700 20-May-2012 10:31
I am writing an Android program that reads the incoming sms number and returns the contact name from the internal contacts DB and speaks out something like "Incoming text from John". Unfortunately I hit a snag as my wife's phone has started sending texts from 64271234567 instead of the usual 0271234567, other phones also seem to have multiple numbers like this. Is there a way on the phone to turn it off? She has a samsung galaxy S2. Cheers

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Reply # 627884 20-May-2012 10:48
I'm a little confused by what you're actually after but SMS's are always sent in E164 format by the network. This isn't anything you can change in the phone. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 627912 20-May-2012 12:30
Oh I guess it just strips the 64 out before it reaches the contacts list itself. I must be seeing the number that I have typed in myself = 027 in teh contacts list but it sends the 64 when sending a message. Thanks

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Reply # 627933 20-May-2012 14:09
Some phones will only match on the last six or so digits. So whether its in +64 or 02x does not matter. Chances of having more than one number with same last 6 or so digits = very slim. Chorus has spent $1.4 billion on making their ADSL broadband network faster. Why not spend a couple of hundred to make sure you are getting the most out of your connection? Geekzone special price: $150* for master splitter install, normally $200+ through your ISP. Auckland and Waikato areas. *Travel charges may apply. Additional costs may apply for complex installs. I install - Naked DSL, DSL Master Splitters, VoIP, RBI Rural Broadband. Also a dealer for WorldxChange. Need help in Auckland or Waikato? Click my email button, or email me direct: [my user name] at geekzonemail dot com

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Reply # 628045 20-May-2012 20:12
Sort your phonebook out so they are all in +64 format and it shouldnt be a problem anymore? Richard rich.ms

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Reply # 628047 20-May-2012 20:18
I store everything in + E164 format in my phone anyway. That way when you are overseas and either roaming or using another SIM card, all your contacts work without making any changes for your location. Twitter: ajobbins

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Reply # 628144 21-May-2012 01:50
ajobbins: I store everything in + E164 format in my phone anyway. That way when you are overseas and either roaming or using another SIM card, all your contacts work without making any changes for your location. ditto

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Reply # 628146 21-May-2012 06:39
Thanks for the help. I ended up stripping back the incoming message to 6 numbers from the right and did the same to the contacts list. when loaded into the program. That meant it didn't matter what the prefix was :-) It now works.