Initiate an SMS to an open device

For devices with a SIM card installed, you can simulate everyday events, such as sending an SMS message, while an application is running. In this way, you can to test how a device responds to such events.

Restriction: You can initiate the sending of an SMS message only if the open device has a network connection enabled.

To learn how to initiate an SMS to an open device in Scriptless Mobile, watch this video or review the instructions following the video.

To initiate an SMS to an open device:

  1. In the widgets pane, click the Environment button .
  2. On the Environment tab, click SMS Me.

  3. To specify the testing method, select the required checkbox next to these options:

    • Execute the selected action on the device.

    • Add the selected action to the test.

  4. Click APPLY.
  5. (Optional) When the message comes in, open it with the phone's text messaging app.
  6. (Optional) At the top, click Back to navigate to the list of widgets on the Environment tab.