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Why can’t I make calls or receive messages on my iPhone

Why can’t I make or receive calls and messages

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on May 7, 2023 1:04 AM

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Posted on May 7, 2023 1:05 AM

Check your iPhone settings

Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn it off. Check Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's turned off. Check for any blocked phone numbers.


If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support



Can't send or receive message then try these steps first

  1. Restart your device: ... 
  2. Check your network connection. ... 
  3. Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you're trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
  4. If you're trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging.

More items...


If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or ...



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Question marked as Best reply

May 7, 2023 1:05 AM in response to chisom182

Check your iPhone settings

Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn it off. Check Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's turned off. Check for any blocked phone numbers.


If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support



Can't send or receive message then try these steps first

  1. Restart your device: ... 
  2. Check your network connection. ... 
  3. Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you're trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
  4. If you're trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging.

More items...


If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or ...



Why can’t I make calls or receive messages on my iPhone

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