This is an extremely simple yet effective way to keep track of your daily call & data balances. It also helps you monitor any unnatural balance deductions, which sometimes happens due to technical glitch of the telecom operators.Most telecom operators allow you to send a keyword via a toll free SMS to get information about your call and data balances. To find out about SMS codes of your operator, please contact your customer care or try a google search.
For instance, Reliance Communications allows its users to send a SMS at 55333 with the text BAL or MBAL to receive call and data balance information respectively.
Step 1: Under the PROFILES tab, Click on the '+' icon and select Time.
Use the following settings:
- From: 11:45 pm
- Repeat: unchecked (inactive)
- To: 11:50 pm
Press the back button to save.
Step 2: In the next pop-up menu, Select New Task + , type Send SMS and proceed.
Step 3: Inquiring Call Balance: Press the + icon and select Phone -> Send SMS
Use the following settings:
- Number: *Use the number provided by your telecom operator at which the SMS needs to be sent.* eg. 55333 in case of Reliance communications.
- Message: *Use the keyword provided by your telecom operator.* eg. BAL in case of Reliance communications.
Press the back button to save.
Step 4: Press the + icon and select Task -> Wait. Use the slider and select 1 minute.
Step 5: Inquiring Data Balance: Press the + icon and select Phone -> Send SMS
Use the following settings:
- Number: *Use the number provided by your telecom operator at which the SMS needs to be sent.* eg. 55333 in case of Reliance communications.
- Message: *Use the keyword provided by your telecom operator.* eg. MBAL in case of Reliance communications.
You're done! This profile will work daily at 11:45 pm and retrieve your call and data balances standing at the end of each day.