iPhone 4 sending international SMS by its own!

I think this is a bug in latest iOS update. However this is how I got it worked. After switching on FaceTime, when you get a popup message will appear saying "your carrier may charge for SMS " with OK and Cancel, hit Cancel. The FaceTime was activated for me after that and I didn't get any charges also.

Note: This worked for me. But in case you are again charged follow the best answer of switching this off and please don't sue me. 🙂

I have the same problem with my 5s.I had upgraded to a 4g sim & the phone had sent 5 SMS to a UK number.I had turned off face time but I had to turn it on once again to do a video chat with a relative who lives abroad. Will the phone again send an SMS.The sim has already been verified.

Nobody will file lawsuit for this. When Samsung did something wrong they stood against them for patent rights and these theives loot Indian consumers Rs 5 per SMS per user. SENDING SMS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. Its a crime. Crores in loot. So far I have lost hundreds in this. Imagine how many Indians have lost money with such ******** by iPhone/Apple. And comically iPhone CEO visits India and meet PM Modi to launch its unit in India. Keh ke lenge!

Guys block the following numbers

447786205094

588321092103

1. Airtel users dial *121*7# to know which number it is. Goto Settings - cellular data - turn it on and turn off the ******... FACETIME app

2. Now add the above numbers in your contact list and block them.

Suggestion : Never buy an iPhone again. I HATE'EM. Stay away from theives, stealers or robbers. Better buy an Android phone, u will get PEACE OF MIND at no cost.

smakngi wrote:

Better buy an Android phone, u will get PEACE OF MIND at no cost.

Except for the viruses, malware and likelihood that your phone won't receive system updates.

The phone is not sending an SMS without authorization. When you enable FaceTime or iMessage you authorize the phone to send activation messages to an international address (in the UK). You are warned that if your carrier is not an Apple-supported carrier that you will be charged for these messages. Carriers that support iPhones do not charge for these messages. They don't even appear on your bill.

Hi Lawrence,

You might be aware that such bloatware can not be uninstalled from iPhones.

If you provide me software which I do not want, means you forcing me to use

it against my wishes and I think I'll call it unauthorized. And why does it

have to send SMS to UK for authorization of its use and not in India, when

you have Apple / App Store for India.

You show me a way to uninstall such iPhone apps which I do not want however

occupy unnecessary space and forced usage, it will be helpful.

You have to accept the fact that Android has couples of levels higher in

terms of customization UI / apps.

Thank you.

On May 28, 2016 9:20 PM, "Apple Support Communities Updates" <

Just sign out of FaceTime and you have essentially "deleted" the app.

smakngi wrote:

Hi Lawrence,

You might be aware that such bloatware can not be uninstalled from iPhones.

If you provide me software which I do not want, means you forcing me to use

it against my wishes and I think I'll call it unauthorized.

It wasn't "unauthorized". You purchased the phone and agreed to the terms when you activated it. If you didn't want the phone you bought, you should have returned it.

Hi, mine also has the same issue, i am using iphone 5c, with IOS 9.3, i have already deactivated facetime, even if its was asking me to send message sms at international number and ask for ok and cancel.

it was being from last 3 to 4 month, i have tired to check all the settings but cont find solution why its was asking me to send sms.

But last week i have upgraded my SIM to 4G sim, not my Iphone does not asking me any confirmation and automatically sending periodically message at 447786205094 for the cost of Rs. 5 every time. Till now i have lost 10USD about and cant keep balance in my phone.

I talk with My network provide(Airtel), they told me you bing charged for international sms by your phone and we cant help you, you have to contact with handset manufacturer.

Could any one help me?

I've already explained several times how to stop this. Here are the instructions again:

1. Go to the Settings app and tap on Facetime
2. If it is off, turn it ON
3. This will display your Apple ID
4. Tap your Apple ID and LOG OUT

Repeat for Messages if you are logged in to iMessage.

Hi, Thanks for reply,

I have followed above steps.

but my network provider suggested to me that you being charged for Icloud service from IPHONE.

Also when just before 10Hours i turned off to Icloud drive. the auto message is stopped.

My question is do i still have to Icloude drive keep turrent off?

You should not have to leave iCloud service off, but when you log in to iCloud it also logs in to FaceTime, so you must go back to FaceTime and log out.

Its worked, Thanks!

Hi, i the same issue again, i have logged out from face time already, i message is already off, last night i start 4G service in my phone, my sell again started sending auto messes. Lost 2 USD till now, tired with this worst phone service......................

I m Using iphone 4s

I Have Turn off My Facetime in Setting

Than Also Having this problem . International SMS charges 5 Rupees Cut By Own....

Help me How to Resolve ...?