l clicked on something in settings and now im not getting messages from anyone who isnt on my contact list.

I clicked on something that said contacts only and now I can’t find that to change it back to all. I can’t get any messages from like other sources at all if they aren’t in my contacts. Does that make sense?

Posted on Nov 28, 2023 12:41 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2023 12:49 PM

Hello SillyMeAgain,


There's a few things we can try.


Allow unknown message notifications:

  1. Go to settings
  2. Scroll and find Notifications
  3. Scroll and click Messages
  4. Tap Customize Notifications
  5. Turn Unknown Senders to ON


If this doesn't work contact your cell service provider and let them know of the issue.


Hope this helps!

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Nov 28, 2023 12:49 PM in response to SillyMeAgain

Hello SillyMeAgain,


There's a few things we can try.


Allow unknown message notifications:

  1. Go to settings
  2. Scroll and find Notifications
  3. Scroll and click Messages
  4. Tap Customize Notifications
  5. Turn Unknown Senders to ON


If this doesn't work contact your cell service provider and let them know of the issue.


Hope this helps!

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l clicked on something in settings and now im not getting messages from anyone who isnt on my contact list.

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