topic Re: Not receiving text messages in Get Support

Not receiving text messages

Deckerrg — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:18:43 GMT

I have an iPhone 8. I am able to receive text messages when I’m on wi fi but not able to when I am not on wi fi.

Re: Not receiving text messages

hycm53 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:44:49 GMT

@Deckerrg Turn iPhone 8 Cellular data on at setting.

Re: Not receiving text messages

Dunkman — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:10:16 GMT

@Deckerrg

You are using iMessages. That requires either Wifi and Data. Either turn on your data or turn off iMessages and just use regular SMS texts.

Re: Not receiving text messages

Meow — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:46:04 GMT

Try not to use proprietary Apple's app. Use regular SMS app every phone has. iMessage uses WiFi or Data. Normal app uses only cellular service.

Re: Not receiving text messages

CountyDownIeUk — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:25:11 GMT

Firstly I say, leave your settings as is.

As mentioned , you are using iMessage ......blue bubbles.

Texting should still work “if” you send to a phone number and not an email address and “if” you receive on your phone number. So in your message settings......send/receive, only check your phone number...leave the registered email addresses unchecked.

Make sure your phone has most recent iOS update.

iphone should switch automatically but not always.

If you have limited data, then of course leave it off and do the occasional check for iMessages and turn data on, then of.

Both wife and I have iPhones, an 8+ and an XR and both of us had data off and no wifi connection and green bubble texting worked with no changes to settings.