Why are my text messages saying failed to send?

Why are my text messages saying failed to send?

An often overlooked problem is an incorrectly set SMSC number. The SMSC is responsible for sending SMS messages from your device. But your text messages fail to send because your texts are not reaching your carrier’s SMSC.

How do you fix a message that failed to send on iPhone?

Follow these instructions to get your iPhone sending text messages again.

1. Connect to a network.
2. Turn Airplane Mode on and off.
3. Confirm the recipient’s phone number and email.
4. Quit and restart the Messages app.
5. Restart the iPhone.
6. Check the iMessage system status.
7. Confirm that your message type is supported.

How do I fix a message that failed to send?

How to Fix it: Text messages not sending, Android

1. Check your network connection.
2. Force stop the Messages app.
3. Or restart your phone.
4. Get the most up-to-date version of Messages.
5. Clear the Messages cache.
6. Check that the issue isn’t with just one contact.
7. Verify that your SIM card is properly installed.

Why can’t I send a text message to one of my contacts?

Only MMS/SMS Setting From the Android device, open “Messages“. Open a message that was sent from the person who cannot receive your messages. Check the “Only send MMS and SMS messages” box. This setting may also be a switch you can switch to “On“.

How do you fix a message that failed to send?

Why won’t my iPhone send messages to certain contacts?

Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn’t blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.

Why can’t I text certain contacts?

Fix problems sending or receiving messages from specific contacts. Delete the contact and add it again. Check if you blocked them. Verify that their phone number is correct.