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[Jodie Robinson <jodiematthewrobinson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi.

I've just been a lurker here, but I'd like to ask if it'd be possible to
make a number pad show up instead of a full keyboard when responding to
USSD prompts?

All the responses I've ever had to make after issuing a USSD code have been
numerical, and Android gives you an entire keyboard of useless
buttons.(Also the keyboard covers up the send and cancel buttons).

For instance:
I dial *188# to get my service provider menu. I press 1 and send to check
my airtime balance.
Option 2 was to buy a bundle, and so on.

I dial some USSD code for my cellphone banking. I get a menu to which I
must respond by typing a number, choosing to check my balance or transfer
money, etc.

Just a suggestion, and hopefully not too out of place in this thread.

One other thing with regard to carriers: is there to be the sim toolkit as
an app? I recall it in older versions of Android, but don't see it now.

Thanks,
Jodie.
On 8 Apr 2014 19:38, "Chris Wayne" <chris.wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Now that USSD code support is soon going to be in our images, it's time we
> discuss how we can allow a carrier to customize the dialer app.  Some ideas
> that we've come up with so far:
>
> * Visual theming: Showing the operator's logo on the 'Loading' screen
> that's shown while a USSD code is running, or showing the logo in the Snap
> Decision
>
> * Custom Hooks run on USSD codes: Maybe running an operator's specific
> USSD code pops up an app that shows them their minutes/data usage or allows
> to pay the bill?  Or maybe running #2# pulls debug information from the
> phone and sends it to the operator
>
> * Ubuntu specific USSD codes:  To enable disable settings without having
> to launch the settings app
>
> Keep in mind that any plugins or apps would have to be contained in
> /custom to be useful for oems/carriers.
>
> Are there any other areas of customizations here that we've missed?  Has
> there been any design around USSD codes and how to handle/customize them?
>
> Thanks!
> Chris
>
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