SMS not sending from iPhone 11 (iOS 26.4) to one number — issue persists after standard troubleshooting
Subject: SMS not sending from iPhone 11 (iOS 26.4) to one number — issue persists after standard troubleshooting
Hello,
I’m writing regarding an issue with sending SMS messages from an iPhone 11 (iOS 26.4). The problem is selective in nature: messages fail to send only to one specific phone number — and only from this particular iPhone.
Checks performed and their results:
Test on another device:
- the same SIM card installed in another phone → SMS to the problematic number is sent successfully.
Test with a different SIM card:
- a different SIM card installed in the iPhone → SMS to the same problematic number still fails to send.
Actions performed on the iPhone:
- deleted the contact and all message history with them;
- reset network settings («Settings» → «General» → «Transfer or Reset iPhone» → «Reset Network Settings»);
- performed a hard reset of the device;
- checked if the contact is blocked (the number is not listed in «Blocked Contacts»);
- verified the phone number format;
- restarted the device;
- turned iMessage off and then back on;
- attempted to force‑send as SMS (by long‑pressing the send button).
Conclusions:
- the issue is not related to the SIM card (it works on another phone);
- the issue is not caused by SMS balance/package with the carrier (sending works on another device);
- the issue is not due to contact blocking or number format;
- the problem occurs only when sending from this iPhone, regardless of which SIM card is installed.
Please analyze the possible causes of this issue and provide recommendations for resolving it. If any additional information or diagnostic data from the device is required, I’m ready to provide it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards
iPhone 11