[Q] adb shell question - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I have a Dell server,
plugged in my rooted Galaxy S2,
installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS,
Ran the following:
apt-get install openjdk-6-jdk
apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarch
downloaded adt-bundle-linux-x86_64-20140321.zip and extracted it, found adb.
I can see my phone:
# adb devices
List of devices attached
4fad0260 device
# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0624:0248 Avocent Corp.
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 04e8:6860 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd GT-I9100 Phone [Galaxy S II]
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0424:2514 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 03f0:0024 Hewlett-Packard KU-0316 Keyboard
I can reboot it and do other basic tasks but I can't send an sms from the shell
#adb shell am start –a android.intent.action.SENDTO –d sms:014166666666 --es sms_body "Hello World" --ez exit_on_sent true
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] pkg=–a }
Error: Activity not started, unable to resolve Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] flg=0x10000000 pkg=–a }
I read posts about 'changing your manifest file' but again, it's purely a standalone purpose and I'm not writing an application.
Any ideas?
Thank you

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gingivitor said:
Hi all,
I have a Dell server,
plugged in my rooted Galaxy S2,
installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS,
Ran the following:
apt-get install openjdk-6-jdk
apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarch
downloaded adt-bundle-linux-x86_64-20140321.zip and extracted it, found adb.
I can see my phone:
# adb devices
List of devices attached
4fad0260 device
# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0624:0248 Avocent Corp.
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 04e8:6860 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd GT-I9100 Phone [Galaxy S II]
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0424:2514 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 03f0:0024 Hewlett-Packard KU-0316 Keyboard
I can reboot it and do other basic tasks but I can't send an sms from the shell
#adb shell am start –a android.intent.action.SENDTO –d sms:014166666666 --es sms_body "Hello World" --ez exit_on_sent true
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] pkg=–a }
Error: Activity not started, unable to resolve Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] flg=0x10000000 pkg=–a }
I read posts about 'changing your manifest file' but again, it's purely a standalone purpose and I'm not writing an application.
Any ideas?
Thank you
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Are you trying to send via adb shell for a specific purpose or you just want to be able to send SMS via your computer in general? If just general, then check out AirDroid. Nice web based interface and works pretty well. It also allows you to transfer files (limited amount for free), see what's on storage, your pics, etc.

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es0tericcha0s said:
Are you trying to send via adb shell for a specific purpose or you just want to be able to send SMS via your computer in general? If just general, then check out AirDroid. Nice web based interface and works pretty well. It also allows you to transfer files (limited amount for free), see what's on storage, your pics, etc.
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Thanks for the tip!
Yes I want to build an internal webpage to send out sms txt's via paid cell phone and usb cable.
I was going to have the webpage (via php) ssh in and run adb shell to send out the sms text programmatically.

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gingivitor said:
Thanks for the tip!
Yes I want to build an internal webpage to send out sms txt's via paid cell phone and usb cable.
I was going to have the webpage (via php) ssh in and run adb shell to send out the sms text programmatically.
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Maybe this would be helpful then? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2140370

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es0tericcha0s said:
Maybe this would be helpful then?
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That worked great! Thank you!
Is this a new thing with android? I'm curious why I have to buy an app to do something that I was able to do before (without intent errors)
Thanks again

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gingivitor said:
That worked great! Thank you!
Is this a new thing with android? I'm curious why I have to buy an app to do something that I was able to do before (without intent errors)
Thanks again
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I've no clue. It's not something I've ever bothered looking in to. Just thought I would be helpful and I like to learn new things. Glad that was what you were looking for though!