STK - Sim Tool Kit accessibility

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the accessibility and automation of Value Added Services (VAS) provided by the Sim Tool Kit (STK) on mobile devices. Participants explore the feasibility of using an app to streamline the process of accessing and confirming VAS features, particularly in the context of mobile recharging procedures.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with the tedious process of accessing VAS through the STK and inquires about the possibility of automating this using an app.
  • Another participant suggests checking external resources, such as XDA Developers, for existing third-party apps that might automate the STK process.
  • A detailed example is provided by a participant illustrating the manual steps a retailer takes to recharge a smartphone, raising the question of whether this could be simplified through a mobile application.
  • There is acknowledgment of the complexity involved in the current recharge process, indicating a desire for a more efficient solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the feasibility of automating the STK process. While some suggest looking for existing solutions, the discussion remains open-ended regarding the practicality of developing a mobile app for this purpose.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address specific technical limitations or requirements for app development, nor does it clarify the dependencies on network provider protocols or the STK's capabilities.

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Hi PF,
In general, one can enable VAS (Value Added Services) provided by subscriber via the STK (Sim Tool Kit). However, I think its actually tedious to open the STK, select the required VAS, confirm your selection via SMS every time. I would like to know, if it is possible to automate some recurring VAS features using an Android/iphone app?

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I'm sorry you are not finding help at the moment. Is there any additional information you can share with us?
 
Your best bet might be to check at http://xda-developers.com
Post on the Q&A form for your phone or general android
There's a chance that someone else has already someone has a 3rd party app that automates the process for you.
 
@greg
Sorry for the late responses. Consider this case. I want to check my recharge my smartphone. For this I go to the nearest retailer and he will be using the following procedure
1. Using dialer, I will be initiating *111# and the request is sent to my network provider
2. after a couple of seconds, a pop-up with six options appear

Select
1 - To add Air-time
2 - To add Data pack
3 - To pay a bill

Now, the retailer selects '1' and clicks 'Send' option.
The next pop-up asks the retailer to Enter the Mobile number to get recharged. The retailer enters the numbers and hits 'Send'
the next pop-up appears again to confirm the number. The retailer 'Confirms'
the next pop-up is used to enter the air-time value to be added. Finally the retailer hits 'Send'

My mobile finally gets recharged and I pay the retailer

This recharge procedure in hard wired in the retailer's sim card. Now my query is if this process can be carried lot more easily using an mobile app?

@Routaran
Thanks for the info. Will post my query even on XDA

Thanks again
 

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