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Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

kjordan0302 — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:50:37 GMT

Hi,

I received my certified pre-owned LG G7 from Public Mobile two days ago, and I've been having some issues with network connectivity. While I am able to make and receive phone calls as well as receive text messages, trying to send text messages has proven to be unsuccessful. I don't get any kind of error on my end saying that the message was not sent, but I know that the intended recipients are not receiving the messages that I send from my new phone. Perhaps relatedly, at the very base of my wireless connectivity bar at the top right of my screen, there is a letter "x". Just wondering if anyone might be able to provide some troubleshooting steps / a solution to this problem.

Cheers

Kyle

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

computergeek541 — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:56:18 GMT

@kjordan0302 wrote:

I received my certified pre-owned LG G7 from Public Mobile two days ago, and I've been having some issues with network connectivity. While I am able to make and receive phone calls as well as receive text messages, trying to send text messages has proven to be unsuccessful. I don't get any kind of error on my end saying that the message was not sent, but I know that the intended recipients are not receiving the messages that I send from my new phone. Perhaps relatedly, at the very base of my wireless connectivity bar at the top right of my screen, there is a letter "x". Just wondering if anyone might be able to provide some troubleshooting steps / a solution to this problem.

I believe that X is likely indicating that you are connected to the network but have no data servcie. While data service is not required for SMS text message, chat features in the latest messaging apps can affect things. The disabling the messaging chat feature.

Does your mobile data service work?

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

hTideGnow — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:58:33 GMT

HI @kjordan0302 But you can make outgoing calls without issue? Can you share a screenshot of the X at the bottom?

For me, I would try to do a Factory reset once more. Leave the PM SIM there, factory wipe. Then do not setup much and just try make calls, receive calls and text and data first. I won't even try to restore data or migrate from another phone yet. Just test it out first.

Again, text and wipe the phone as many time as you like in the next 2 days. If you still have issue? return it to take advantage of the 30 days money back.

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

esjliv — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 03:01:30 GMT

@kjordan0302 - I agree with @computergeek541 about chat features possibility being the issue.

I would Disable this feature.

Open Messages
Tap More options

> Settings > Chat features
Turn Enable chat features off

Prior to a factory reset, if the turning of the Chat Features does not help, try a reset of your network settings

Find and tap Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Reset network settings.

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

HALIMACS — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 03:03:46 GMT

@kjordan0302

I anticipate it looks like this, except the "x" is below the bars?

If X is on top means you're data is off.

If X is on bottom it means your data is on but you have no internet connection.

Is it possible you're using iMessage or Chat settings and that could be the issue with certain message fails?

Try disable either service, depending on whether you're an iPhone or an Android user. These settings will be under your Messaging app.

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:15:47 GMT

@kjordan0302

that Signal bar icon some android device it's for Data,

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Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:21:29 GMT

Aren't LG's notorious for needing a full factory reset when changing providers and this would be a lot like changing providers.

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

heidilf1 — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:17:43 GMT

I believe your data is off, this is why you see the "x"

Re: Unable to send text messages from new phone + x next to wireless connectivity bar

Luddite — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:51:20 GMT

@hTideGnow Pretty old now but there were several reports that LG phones must be reset (sometimes a factory reset) to connect properly for data. Have look here: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Getting-Started/new-account-cannot-get-data-on-my-LG-G5-phone/m-p/419033/highlight/true#M81729

Perhaps @kjordan0302 will let us know how the issue was resolved.