i recently found a sms that had been sent by me, but that i know ive not sent . the text reads.
"acc6dab541df1161b796094649f4acf8 - be careful not to remove any symbols from here"
I did not know the number it was sent to and when i searched it i came up empty. now do i have to worry about this? I mean it feels wierd that it says that ive sent something when in reality i have not. i would be happy if any of you have a thought what this is.
iPhone XS Max, iOS 13
Were you trying to activate iMessage? That is the only time iPhone sends SMS, never ever.
If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this (for iMessage activation only) SMS.
Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime (The order / sequence is very important)
If you do not want to use Phone Number for iMessages then you can send it over WiFi without SIM through your Apple ID.
If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime ...
Were you trying to activate iMessage? That is the only time iPhone sends SMS, never ever.
If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this (for iMessage activation only) SMS.
Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime (The order / sequence is very important)
If you do not want to use Phone Number for iMessages then you can send it over WiFi without SIM through your Apple ID.
If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime ...
I would review what kind of apps you have installed and if any of them has some sort of "call home" notification or authentication feature. Anything that requires a secure connection and authenticating the user or the device; for example, bank apps or any sort of payment app. Note that it may be perfectly normal, though odd.
iphone sending sms by itself
