iPhone 5 can't send SMS - gets an error when sending SMS

People - I'm using a Sprint iPhone 5 with my local GSM chip. Everything works fine, except sending SMS.


All basic troubleshooting has been done: checked SMS settings, erased Network Settings, checked SMS Service # through *#5005*7672# and it is fine, restored the phone and re-checked everything above again... and nothing. :-(


Please help?

iPhone 5, iOS 6, Sprint model (A1429), GSM Network

Posted on Sep 29, 2012 6:01 AM

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Nov 28, 2012 5:43 AM in response to adityag

dears


you have to call apple care in london +448442090611 , explain your problem to them , they will file a case and give you the number ,it takes one or 2 weeks before you receive email from apple talling you that your iphone is unlocked , once you have this mail you have to back up your iphone on itunes , then reset and erase all context , then you will have to restore the latest software version thru itunes ,this is how i managed to totally unlock my iphone5 (sprint )

Dec 4, 2012 12:20 AM in response to Zekeriya53

I am in India and WAS having the same problem. Some texts went thru and some did not.


Got fixed by ensuring the the number was properly formatted in the contacts mobile field with a + or 00 before the country code. Example: in India the country code and mobile number format is 91-xxxxxxxxxx. In the mobile field of contact it should read +91-xxxxxxxxxx or 0091-xxxxxxxxxx for the text to go through.


Please ensure that you delete previous attempt(s) in the iMessage to send text to the same number before making an attempt to text using the above change or it will pick the previous format through its cache (I persume).


Works for me. Good luck !

Dec 9, 2012 3:38 AM in response to KubiKubi

KubiKubi dostum Sprint hatlı Dubai 'den getirilme iPhone 5'im de sms sorununu yaşıyorum. Developer accountum yok nasıl sahip olacağımı da bilmiyorum. 6.1 beta 3 yüklenince sorun hallolur diye okudum bir kaç yerde ama link'ini bulsam indirip deneyeceğim. Sen nasıl aştın ** problemi yardımcı olabilir misin? yada bana bunun linkini söyleyebilir misin? ** arada yeni iOS güncellemesi çıkmasını beklesem daha mı iyi olur sence? şimdiden teşekkürler.


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I have same problem with my iPhone 5 Sprint carriered phone. I cant sent SMS with it. Everybody says with 6.1 Beta 3 that problem could be solved. I have not developer account so ı cant download it and try that solution. Could you send a link for me? thanx guys


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edited: https://www.onlinefilefolder.com/4sy1buragsgLeW I found that link I hope it will help me ı will try in 10 minutes.

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