Ok... here is the story then... Phone numbers are stored in stripped reversed order for easier matching. It helps to use the LIKE operator in SQL.
For a normal SQL user, it might look same to use *where NUMBER_KEY LIKE '%1234'* and *where NUMBER_KEY LIKE '4321%'.* But for the db engine, having the wildcard at the end is much easier (efficient) Efficiency is a major factor for incoming call caller id lookup. BTW, you might have not noticed, most phones (not talking about android only) does not match the whole number for caller id lookup. In all my Nokia phones I have a number saved, say its 016 12345678 (its not the real number) as Mr X When I get phone call from another number 016 99345678, it shows Mr X is calling. It compares only last few digits!!! Regards Sarwar Erfan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
