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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.
Send an SMS to another number to check if the error is at the receiving end.
Step 1 of 6
1. Tap Messaging.
Step 2 of 6
2. Tap the new message icon.
Step 3 of 6
3. Key in the first letters of the required contact.Matching contacts are displayed.Tap the required contact.
Step 4 of 6
4. Tap Enter message.Write the text for your SMS.
Step 5 of 6
5. Tap the send icon when you've written your SMS.
Step 6 of 6
6. Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Possible cause 1:
There's an error at the receiving end
Solution:
Send an SMS to another number to check if the error is at the receiving end.
1. Create SMS
Tap Messaging.
Tap the new message icon.
2. Enter recipient
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Tap the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Tap the required contact.
3. Write the text
Tap Enter message.
Write the text for your SMS.
Write the text for your SMS.
4. Send SMS
Tap the send icon when you've written your SMS.
5. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.