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Help needed. Can not send Text messages

Terry4
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

Need help to access online account so that i can speak to someone as i can not send text messages

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Anonymous
Not applicable

@Terry4 wrote:

All texts do it, including to myself


Please report what you find here:

In the texting app:

the 3 dots

Settings

More settings

Text messages

Message Centre

 

What number do you have there? Make sure it's set to +16475800172

 

This whole question also depends on whether you're on the old $10 plan. I doubt it. But gotta ask.

JK8
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 wrote:

All texts do it, including to myself


Can you download a texting app and see if it works?

Terry4
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

All texts do it, including to myself

All texts or one specific number?

 

Can you text yourself? Just enter your cell number and hit send. It should come right back to you.

JK8
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 wrote:

Yes i can make and receive voice calls.  I can also receive text messages.  i just can't send them. 


Have you submitted a ticket to the moderators using one of the methods posted above.

Terry4
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

I looked at that link already and did what they suggested but still no luck

Terry4
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

Yes i can make and receive voice calls.  I can also receive text messages.  i just can't send them. 

JK8
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 wrote:

I have a samsung galaxy s7 and it shows text message failed

 


Have a look at this article:

https://thedroidguy.com/galaxy-s7-cant-send-sms-failed-send-message-review-message-try-error-issues-...

Terry4
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

I have a samsung galaxy s7 and it shows text message failed

 

What brand of phone and model do you have?

Does data work?

 

JK8
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 wrote:

Need help to access online account so that i can speak to someone as i can not send text messages


Check this setting;

The SMSC needs to be set to +16475800172.

 

 

HALIMACS
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4   Can you use your phone to make or receive voice calls?  As others have indicated, it's possible your Message app may be set to iMessage or perhaps chat settings under Message settings need to be changed.

popping
Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité

@Terry4 wrote:

Need help to access online account so that i can speak to someone as i can not send text messages


If you are using iMessage on your iPhone, you need to configure your iMessage enable sending/receiving text messages.

 

Under iPhone Messages settings:
iMessage = enabled

SMS/MMS
MMS Messaging = enabled
Group Messaging = enabled
All other Messages settings are disabled

 

How do you know what message type you are sending or receiving on iPhone?
Messages with green bubbles are normal SMS/MMS text messages.
Message with blue bubbles are sent via the iMessage

 

totalUser
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 

What happens when you try to send, does it tone out?

Are you trying to send mms or text? For mms you must turn on data.

Can you try different texting app?

Can you test your sim in different phone?

JoyLuck
Mayor / Maire

@Terry4 wrote:

Need help to access online account so that i can speak to someone as i can not send text messages


 

Here’s how to contact the Moderator Team (Public Mobile representative) for assistance:

  • Get help with your account the easy way by starting a conversation with our virtual assistant, SIMon. It’ll take you to relevant help articles, or if it’s something more urgent, it can help you submit a ticket to the Moderator Team. Choose the chat bubble in the lower right hand corner and follow the prompts.

  • Alternatively, you can send a private message to the Moderators by clicking here. You’ll need to be logged in to your Community account for the link to work.
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