How can I send message to specific contact through WhatsApp from my android app?

Question

I am developing an android app and I need to send a message to specific contact from WhatsApp. I tried this code:

Uri mUri = Uri.parse(\"smsto:+999999999\");         


        

Answer 1

This new method, send message to a specific contact via whatsapp in Android. For more information look here

            Intent sendIntent = new Intent();
            sendIntent.setAction(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
            String url = "https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=" + number + "&text=" + path;
            sendIntent.setData(Uri.parse(url));
            activity.startActivity(sendIntent);here