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Get the number I am calling in Android

I need to get the number that I am calling from my Android device programmatically. What I'm doing now is the following:

I listen for android.intent.action.PHONE_STATE being broadcasted which means that either I am being called or am calling (or receiving an SMS etc).

In a BroadcastReceiver I retrieve the extra incoming_number from the intent. Sadly I cannot get the number which is being called if I initiate the call though. How can I do this?

Solution

  • You need to use the Intent android.intent.action.NEW_OUTGOING_CALL in this intent you can get the extra Intent.EXTRA_PHONE_NUMBER which contains the outgoing number.

    The intent is issued if a new outgoing call is intanciated.

    You will need the Permission android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS for this.

    Hope that helps.