AT+CMGL="ALL" - AT Command to List SMS Messages from Preferred Store

Sometimes we have to list SMS messages from a preferred store using AT commands. Here is the demonstration to list messages from preferred store by AT commands using SIM900-TTL GSM Modem and Arduino. AT+CMGL is the command used to list messages from preferred store.  Modem, I used is given here.

Step 1: Connections are done as shown in figure given below.  

Step 2: Connect Arduino board to your computer.
Step 3: Open Arduino IDE.
Step 4: Now upload the below given program to Arduino board.

Some Important Facts :
1. For successfull uploading, wires connected to the RX and TX pins of Arduino board must be             disconnected before uploading the code.     
2. Don't forget to put a SIM having sufficient balance in the SIM900-TTL MODEM.
3. External power supply should be capable of handling 1A output current.


void setup() 
{

  Serial.begin(2400);
  Serial.write("AT+CMGF=1\r");           //set GSM to text mode
  delay(1500);

  Serial.write("AT+CPMS=\"SM\"\r");         //Preferred SMS Message Storage
  delay(1000);
    
  Serial.write("AT+CMGL=\"ALL\"\r");       //List SMS Messages from Preferred Storage
  while(1)
  {
    if(Serial.available())
    {
      Serial.write(Serial.read());  
    }   
  }
}

void loop() 
{
}


Step 4: Open your Serial Monitor. Change the baud rate to 2400.

Step 5: Press the Reset button on Arduino board.  Now all the messages in the SIM Memory will be              displayed in the Serial Monitor.