iPhone 13 Won’t Receive Verification Texts? Here’s the Answer.

My iPhone 13 Pro is receiving all text messages, even SMS. I just can’t receive the messages where they send you a “one-time” code to verify for your phone number and identity. I sat on the phone with my carrier T-Mobile and Apple for multiple days. I read a reply comment on a thread related to the same question and got my answer. Even though my messages “filter unknown senders” setting was turned off; once i turned it on and back off, the text Verification Codes was going through to my phone again!

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 19, 2022 6:38 PM

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Posted on May 18, 2023 12:58 PM

My iphone 13 (v 16.4.1) also had "filter unknown senders" enabled, was fine till just today (May 18, 2023) when it suddenly stopped allowing verification texts through. I tried from my laptop, no go. Tried from different browsers, nothing. Tried initiating a phone call for the one-time-passcode, nada. Nothing was getting through. This was all for my Amazon account. I worried that my credit card was being hacked via Amazon, so I tried logging in there. One-time-passcode was initiated. Nothing to my phone. I decided to look in my message app and noticed the setting was on (I don't remember enabling it, but that doesn't mean anything, especially considering the ridiculous 16.4.1 security updates I'm STILL figuring out). I disabled it, successfully received a one time passcode from my credit card company, then re-enabled it after checking my account. I do NOT appreciate the sudden blocking of validation codes that had previously worked. I did NOT touch any settings. You are not crazy either - iPhone users are getting jerked around somehow. Communication about this would be great at alleviating frustration.

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Mar 16, 2023 10:56 PM in response to MomoDaFool

I’m having the same problem and this didn’t fix it. My phone was cracked and Apple gave me a new phone yesterday. Said everything was backed up and properly reinstalled. But my bank log ins didn’t transfer and I now I am not receiving codes so I can’t deposit my checks into my online only banking account. I need a fix and fast. Any help, greatly appreciated

Mar 29, 2023 1:40 PM in response to HIghCountryNJ

I'm having the same problem. My Iphone 13 Pro Max decided 2 days ago to no longer allow verification texts to my phone. This is a problem since it is how I access my work schedule. I also have AT&T. I have looked up every "fix" I could find online and nothing worked. I also cannot receive any cellular phone calls or text messages from a non-iphone phone on my new Watch Ultra. This is disappointing

Jun 19, 2023 1:50 PM in response to MomoDaFool

Ho guys I have exactly the same problem. I went to my bank, they restarted everything- not helped. I went to Vodafone - changed SIM, disconnected and reconnected network. Tried the same things with message setting and nothing. I cannot use my number to log into my bank, google account and Microsoft account. Is there any way that Apple updates are causing it and we can somehow reverse it? Please help. I’m desperate and no one has clue what to do. I have iPhone 13 mini - just 1/2 year. So hardly problem because of old phone

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