Operating system name and version: Ubuntu Linux 10.10
Version of smsd: 3.1.14
Smsd installed from: sources
Name and model of a modem / phone: ZTE K3570-Z (Vodafone-HU)
Interface: USB

Hello,

I've just installed this usb modem to an ubuntu machine. I can send sms by the sendsms command but cannot receive them. Sms's are received only starting the original Vodafone software.

Is it some compatibility issue, or some misconfiguration? Thank you for your answer.

My smsd.conf:

devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd.log loglevel = 7 #device = /dev/ttyS0 device = /dev/ttyUSB1 incoming = yes pin = XXXX

/var/log/smsd.log:

2011-03-19 11:04:54,2, smsd: Running as root:root. 2011-03-19 11:04:54,7, smsd: Running startup_check (shell): /var/spool/sms/incoming/smsd_script.oQG8W2 /tmp/smsd_data.Sw8lOi 2011-03-19 11:04:55,7, smsd: Done: startup_check (shell), execution time 1 sec., status: 0 (0) 2011-03-19 11:04:55,4, smsd: File mode creation mask: 022 (0644, rw-r--r--). 2011-03-19 11:04:55,5, smsd: Outgoing file checker has started. PID: 5104. 2011-03-19 11:04:55,7, smsd: All PID's: 5104,5106 2011-03-19 11:04:55,5, GSM1: Modem handler 0 has started. PID: 5106. 2011-03-19 11:04:56,5, GSM1: Using check_memory_method 1: CPMS is used. 2011-03-19 11:04:56,6, GSM1: Checking device for incoming SMS 2011-03-19 11:04:56,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2011-03-19 11:04:56,7, GSM1: -> AT 2011-03-19 11:04:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:04:56,7, GSM1: <- OK 2011-03-19 11:04:56,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1;+CREG=2 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: <- OK 2011-03-19 11:04:57,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:04:57,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2011-03-19 11:04:58,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2011-03-19 11:04:58,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: <- +CSQ: 20,99 OK 2011-03-19 11:05:28,6, GSM1: Signal Strength Indicator: (20,99) -73 dBm (Excellent), Bit Error Rate: not known or not detectable 2011-03-19 11:05:28,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 2,1,0e6,3162 OK 2011-03-19 11:05:28,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2011-03-19 11:05:28,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2011-03-19 11:05:28,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: <- OK 2011-03-19 11:05:29,6, GSM1: Checking memory size 2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "SM",0,50,"SM",0,50,"ME",0,100 OK 2011-03-19 11:05:29,6, GSM1: Used memory is 0 of 50 2011-03-19 11:05:29,6, GSM1: No SMS received

Currently both memories SM and ME are empty:

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2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "SM",0,50,"SM",0,50,"ME",0,100 OK

Try to send a new SMS to the modem, and show that line.

keke wrote

Currently both memories SM and ME are empty:

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2011-03-19 11:05:29,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "SM",0,50,"SM",0,50,"ME",0,100 OK

Try to send a new SMS to the modem, and show that line.

Oh yes I've found this:

2011-03-19 11:05:52,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "SM",0,50,"SM",0,50,"ME",0,100 OK +CMTI: "ME",0 2011-03-19 11:05:53,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "SM",0,50,"SM",0,50,"ME",1,100 OK

As I understand well this answer, that means the incoming sms is in the internal memory of the stick which is not accessible via serial.

And this section also says:

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AT+CPMS="SM","SM","SM"

But how can I set this command up in the smsd?

Thank you.

Try with a modem setting:

init = AT+CPMS="ME","ME","ME"

keke wrote

Try with a modem setting:

init = AT+CPMS="ME","ME","ME"

I've configured it and sent a test sms. Right after then the log says:

2011-03-19 13:26:15,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2011-03-19 13:26:15,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS="ME","ME","ME" 2011-03-19 13:26:15,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:26:16,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: 1,100,1,100,1,100 OK

But right after:

2011-03-19 13:26:17,6, GSM1: Checking memory size 2011-03-19 13:26:17,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2011-03-19 13:26:17,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "ME",1,100,"ME",1,100,"ME",1,100 OK 2011-03-19 13:26:18,6, GSM1: Used memory is 1 of 100 2011-03-19 13:26:18,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 1 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=1 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: <- OK 2011-03-19 13:26:18,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 2 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=2 2011-03-19 13:26:18,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:26:19,7, GSM1: <- OK ... 2011-03-19 13:26:42,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 50 2011-03-19 13:26:42,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=50 2011-03-19 13:26:42,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:26:43,7, GSM1: <- +CMS ERROR: 321 (Invalid memory index) 2011-03-19 13:26:43,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 51 2011-03-19 13:26:43,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=51 ... 2011-03-19 13:27:08,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=100 2011-03-19 13:27:08,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 13:27:08,7, GSM1: <- +CMS ERROR: 321 (Invalid memory index) 2011-03-19 13:27:08,6, GSM1: No SMS received (reading interrupted)

Thank you once again...

memory_start = 0

keke wrote

memory_start = 0

And yes, that's working. Thank you for your support. I'm going to click the donate button right now. :-)

Thanks and cheers!

Later you might want to receive delivery reports for sent messages, I assume. To get that working, some additional information is required. Do you have a manual of AT commands for this device?

You could also set the modem setting report_device_details = yes, and show those details from the log.

keke wrote

Thanks and cheers!

Later you might want to receive delivery reports for sent messages, I assume. To get that working, some additional information is required. Do you have a manual of AT commands for this device?

You could also set the modem setting report_device_details = yes, and show those details from the log.

Unfortunately I have only the manual packaged into the box which is for beginners who don't know what AT commads are. :-)

Device report says:

2011-03-19 14:32:06,7, GSM1: ## Start of device details 2011-03-19 14:32:06,7, GSM1: # Manufacturer identification: 2011-03-19 14:32:06,7, GSM1: -> AT+CGMI 2011-03-19 14:32:06,7, GSM1: <- ZTE INCORPORATED OK 2011-03-19 14:32:06,7, GSM1: # Model identification: 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: -> AT+CGMM 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: <- K3570-Z OK 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: # Revision identification: 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: -> AT+CGMR 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: <- BD_P680A8V1.0.0B03 OK 2011-03-19 14:32:07,7, GSM1: # New message indications, list of supported modes: 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: -> AT+CNMI=? 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: <- +CNMI: (0,1,2,3),(0,1,2,3),(0,2),(0,1,2),(0,1) OK 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: # New message indications, current settings: 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: -> AT+CNMI? 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: <- +CNMI: 3,1,0,0,0 OK 2011-03-19 14:32:08,7, GSM1: # Preferred message storage, list of supported mem's: 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS=? 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: ("ME","MT","SM","SR"),("ME","MT","SM","SR"),("ME","MT","SM","SR") OK 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: # Phonebook storage, available mem's: 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPBS=? 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: <- +CPBS: ("SM","DC","FD","LD","MC","ME","RC","EN","ON") OK 2011-03-19 14:32:09,7, GSM1: # List messages, list of supported stat's: 2011-03-19 14:32:10,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGL=? 2011-03-19 14:32:10,7, GSM1: <- +CMGL: (0-4) OK 2011-03-19 14:32:10,7, GSM1: # Delete message, list of supported values: 2011-03-19 14:32:10,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGD=? 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: <- +CMGD: (),(0-4) OK 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: # Phone activity status, list of supported stat's: 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPAS=? 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: <- +CPAS: (0,3,4) OK 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: # TE character set, list of supported charset's: 2011-03-19 14:32:11,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCS=? 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: <- +CSCS: ("IRA","GSM","UCS2") OK 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: # TE character set, current setting: 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCS? 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: <- +CSCS: "IRA" OK 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: ## End of device details 2011-03-19 14:32:12,6, GSM1: Checking memory size 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2011-03-19 14:32:12,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 14:32:13,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "ME",0,100,"ME",0,100,"ME",0,100 OK 2011-03-19 14:32:13,6, GSM1: Used memory is 0 of 100 2011-03-19 14:32:13,6, GSM1: No SMS received

I have some manuals for ZTE, but not for that exact model.

Anyways, your device seems to support a modem setting check_memory_method = 2, which is better than default method. You could try to use it.

There is "SR" memory available, but settings for CNMI are not clear. You could try to send SMS with a header "Report: yes". If after few minutes no report is received, try to use dual-memory handler:

primary_memory = ME
secondary_memory = SR

But if you do not need status reports, just ignore this feature.

keke wrote

I have some manuals for ZTE, but not for that exact model.

Anyways, your device seems to support a modem setting check_memory_method = 2, which is better than default method. You could try to use it.

There is "SR" memory available, but settings for CNMI are not clear. You could try to send SMS with a header "Report: yes". If after few minutes no report is received, try to use dual-memory handler:

primary_memory = ME
secondary_memory = SR

But if you do not need status reports, just ignore this feature.

I gave it a try with Report: yes and I got the sms. But instead of receiving the report I got the same "loop" as earlier:

2011-03-19 15:02:39,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2011-03-19 15:02:39,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 15:02:39,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "ME",1,100,"ME",1,100,"ME",1,100 OK 2011-03-19 15:02:39,6, GSM1: Used memory is 1 of 100 2011-03-19 15:02:39,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 0 2011-03-19 15:02:40,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=0 2011-03-19 15:02:40,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-19 15:02:40,7, GSM1: <- OK 2011-03-19 15:02:40,6, GSM1: Trying to get stored message 1 2011-03-19 15:02:40,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGR=1 ...

But after setting primary and secondary memory, the report arrived successfully:

SMS STATUS REPORT Message_id: 4 Discharge_timestamp: 11-03-19 15:01:21 Status: 0,Ok,short message received by the SME

THANKS again.

It seems that there is a bug in the modem's firmware. It says 1 for ME, even when it's empty. But as the report now works, everything is fine.

You could still try method 2 for checking, because if it works as expected, it's much better. Default method gets the count of messages, but not indexes. When receiving more messages continuously, this may cause delays.

In any case, thanks for choosing this software .

keke wrote

In any case, thanks for choosing this software .

And thank you for writing this software. :-)