Device Guides
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
I can't send and receive SMS
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 1:
The SMS isn't written correctly: See how to write and send an SMS.
List view
1. Create new SMS
Tap the message icon.
Tap the new message icon.
2. Select recipient
Tap To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Tap the required contact.
3. Write text
Tap the text input field and write the text for your SMS.
4. Record text using dictation
Tap the microphone icon and say the required text.
When using dictation in a supported language, your mobile phone can do automatic punctuation and you can also speak emojis, eg. by saying "happy emoji".
Tap the microphone icon to end dictation.
5. Send SMS
Tap the send icon.
6. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 1 of 9
Tap the message icon.
Step 2 of 9
Tap the new message icon.
Step 3 of 9
Tap To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Step 4 of 9
Tap the required contact.
Step 5 of 9
Tap the text input field and write the text for your SMS.
Step 6 of 9
Tap the microphone icon and say the required text.
Step 7 of 9
Tap the microphone icon to end dictation.
Step 8 of 9
Tap the send icon.
Step 9 of 9
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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