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Lahjones

Q: text messages wont send

I can receive and send imessages but not text messages.  The settings are set to send and receive.sms

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.1

Posted on Apr 23, 2016 6:08 PM

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  • by ManSinha,Helpful

    ManSinha ManSinha Apr 23, 2016 6:52 PM in response to Lahjones
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    iPhone
    Apr 23, 2016 6:52 PM in response to Lahjones

    You may want to discuss with your carrier - especially so if this is a new phone or new plan. SMS is carrier mediated and check with them to see that the right plan is activated and available for the iPhone

  • by TheReverse,Solvedanswer

    TheReverse TheReverse Apr 23, 2016 6:16 PM in response to Lahjones
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    Apr 23, 2016 6:16 PM in response to Lahjones

    Did you just get your phone? If so, call your carrier. iMessage isn't texting, so if you can't receive actual texts I suggest you make sure you paid your bill cycle. Unless you just got your phone of course. When I got the new iPhone 5s 2 or 3 years ago, I had to call Verizon and the lady did something. I'm not sure what she did, but she fixed it for me.