[vsriram]

Hi all,
I am trying to retrieve the phone number from the SIM using Phone.getDevicePhoneNumber(false);
This must return the phone number in string format. It retrieves the number correctly on the simulator. But when i try it on the device(8100 handheld OS v 4.2.1), it returns null. I tried it with atleast two SIM cards but to no avail.

Can anyone tell me why this API is not working the device. The SIM cards used were active.

Awaiting response.
Thanks and regards,
Sriram

[arifzaman]

Hi vsriram,

In BlackBerry JDE 4.1, the Phone class (net.rim.blackberry.api.phone.Phone) introduces a new method that retrieves the phone number of a BlackBerry wireless device:

public static String getDevicePhoneNumber(boolean format);

If the phone number is listed as Unknown in the Phone application of the BlackBerry device, the getDevicePhoneNumber() method returns null.

Cause
A new SIM card can cause the Unknown phone number.

Resolution
Once the SIM card is activated, the phone number is pushed wirelessly to the device. If the phone number is still Unknown after activation, complete the following:
1. On the device Home screen, click Options and select SIM card.
2. Click the trackwheel and select Edit SIM Phone Number.
3. Type the phone number and click the trackwheel to save your changes.
4. Restart the device to have the phone number appear in the Phone application.

Hope this will resolve!

Cheers,
ARIF

[vsriram]

Thanks for reply arifzaman. The API worked after manually entering the number. But does this mean that the device needs to be activated to get the number? And say if my SIM does not have GPRS, will the API not be able to retrieve the phone number?

[arifzaman]

Welcome vsriram!

Originally Posted by vsriram

does this mean that the device needs to be activated to get the number?

I'm not sure. A new SIM card can cause.

Originally Posted by vsriram

if my SIM does not have GPRS, will the API not be able to retrieve the phone number?

I don't think so. GPRS never be the case.

Cheers,
ARIF

[vsriram]

Thanks for reply arifzaman. The API worked after manually entering the number. But does this mean that the device needs to be activated to get the number? And say if my SIM does not have GPRS, will the API not be able to retrieve the phone number?