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Unable to send texts on my iPhone

Can’t send texts. Red exclamation. Clicking on try again doesn’t work


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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on May 19, 2022 8:55 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2022 9:02 PM

Effoffforever Said:

"Texting: Can’t send texts. Red exclamation. Clicking on try again doesn’t work"

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Troubleshooting Messaging Services:

Putting the AASP and Cellular provider aside, here is what to try...

What's the device?

A. Start Here: If you can't Send or Receive Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Restart your iPhone: 

See if restarting your iPhone fixes this. Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


C. "No Service":

Is "No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen? If so, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Suppo


No Success?


D. Reset the iPhone to Factory Settings:

Perform as instructed here, including the backup: What to Do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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May 19, 2022 9:02 PM in response to Effoffforever

Effoffforever Said:

"Texting: Can’t send texts. Red exclamation. Clicking on try again doesn’t work"

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Troubleshooting Messaging Services:

Putting the AASP and Cellular provider aside, here is what to try...

What's the device?

A. Start Here: If you can't Send or Receive Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Restart your iPhone: 

See if restarting your iPhone fixes this. Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


C. "No Service":

Is "No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen? If so, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Suppo


No Success?


D. Reset the iPhone to Factory Settings:

Perform as instructed here, including the backup: What to Do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Unable to send texts on my iPhone

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