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Can't Send SMS Messages

goalie1 — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:20:51 GMT

I can't send sms messages, I'm on iphone and I can only send imessages. I've checked my apn settings and they are, sp.mb.com. However I can receive sms messages from andriod, just cant respond.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

computergeek541 — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:20:02 GMT

APN settings don't do anyhing for SMS. You will want to make sure that that the SMD option is enabled in yout messaging app and that yout SMSC has been set correctly.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

Meow — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:23:13 GMT

Is this something that started occurring recently or it was always like that?

Make sure in your iMessage settings that your phone number/apple ID are both enabled to send/receive texts.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

goalie1 — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:30:01 GMT

My google pixel 4a broke, oled bleeding (still could send messages), I then switched to a back up phone - one plus 5 and I couldn't send messages on there. The problem is still persistent on my iphone.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

DDM69 — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:23:58 GMT

Check your settings and ensure MMS is enabled.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

Timer — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:04:44 GMT

@goalie1

Change Default Messaging App on Android > http://maketecheasier.com/change-default-messaging-app-android

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

Belfry — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:30:57 GMT

My messages aren't working either. I just ported my number over, idk if that's the reason but everything else seems to be working.

Re: Can't Send SMS Messages

Luddite — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:07:17 GMT

@goalie1 wrote:
I can't send sms messages, I'm on iphone and I can only send imessages. I've checked my apn settings and they are, sp.mb.com. However I can receive sms messages from andriod, just cant respond.

@goalie1 If still stuck try:

Turn Facetime & Messages OFF, after 5 minutes turn ON and reboot your phone. This should reset the Apple servers to your now number.
iPhone best message settings: Settings >> Messages: iMessage ON; Send as SMS ON; MMS ON for PM >> Send & Receive: should show phone number and Apple id email address