Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

IPhone 3GS messaging problem

I am having problems sending text messages from my Iphone 3GS.

the loading bar above the text screen hangs up around 90% and usually takes 4-5 attempts before the message is sent. I am not having any problem with incoming text messages. Is this a problem with the phone or 3.0 or should i contact AT&T about the problem

iPhone OS 3.0

Posted on Jul 2, 2009 5:01 PM

Reply
8 replies

Jul 5, 2009 8:51 AM in response to cm26484

I'm having the same problem. I have an iphone 3G and before the OS 3 upgrade, while sending text messages the bar at the top reaches about 90% and stops but this happened sometimes. Usually the message was sent. BUT, now after the OS 3 upgrade i can't text to some people while i can text some people. I've had this problem since the OS 3 upgrade. I tried calling my courier and they said something in the sms settings was changed. I don't live in the US. Also i tried restoring 4 times and still the same.

Jul 22, 2009 5:52 PM in response to cm26484

I just spent an hour on the phone with Apple and AT&T. We are having this problem with 3 brand now 3Gs phones. Texts start to send, get frozen around 90%, and then fail. We're also having lots of problems with dropped calls. AT&T says we're "in between two cell phone towers", but my old 3G phone has no problem at all calling or sending/receiving texts. I'm contemplating returning the phones. It's clearly not an AT&T problem if the 3G phone works and the 3GS phones don't.

IPhone 3GS messaging problem

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.