Owners of mobile devices often wonder why SMS cannot be sent from their phone. Such an unpleasant situation associated with the inability to send a message to the right person can irritate any cellular network client. What are the causes of problems with sending messages, how can you get out of this situation? All these issues will be discussed in the current article.
Problem with shipping or delivery?
Modern gadgets and the capabilities of cellular operators allow their owners to track the full cycle of sending a text message. What stages does it include? The first is sending SMS from a mobile device to the servers of the company - the communication service provider. The second is sending from the server to the number of the specified subscriber. For those people who initiate the sending, the second stage means nothing more than delivery of the written text to the desired subscriber. Delivery may not be made immediately after sending, because the smartphone of a friend or acquaintance may simply be turned off. In this case, there are no big problems for the sender. However, if you cannot transfer a message to the server from your device, this means that there are some difficulties. Why can't I send SMS from my phone?
Additional Information.
— telecommunications operator
— TG MOTIV — MOTIV — Russia.
— phone number
the recipient of the SMS must begin with: +7343xxxxxxx +7902xxxxxxx +7900xxxxxxx +7904xxxxxxx +7908xxxxxxx +7950xxxxxxx +7952xxxxxxx +7953xxxxxxx.
— delivery region
free SMS operator MOTIV - Russia - Ekaterinburg, Perm region.
— official site
MOTIV Russia -
https://motivtelecom.ru/ .
— site language
- Russian.
— registration on the site
- not required.
Why SMS cannot be sent from my phone: hardware problem
- One of the most common reasons is incorrect service settings, namely the SMS center numbers in the device itself. As a rule, the necessary parameters are set automatically the moment the SIM card is inserted into the slot. However, there are also cases when the configuration has to be done manually. If you are wondering why SMS are not sent from your Tele2 phone, then try checking the specified number in the text message settings, comparing it with the combination that is presented on the operator’s portal for your region.
- Another common reason could be lack of funds. In this regard, before you panic, check your account status.
- Problems with the SIM card. If you just recently purchased a number and you have a question about why SMS are not sent from your MTS phone, then it may well be that the services have not yet been fully connected. After purchasing a number, it is recommended to wait about a day - it is after this period that all services will be correctly activated. If a problem of this nature arose, on the contrary, with an old SIM card, then it is probably time to change it, since its service life could have expired. To understand exactly what the difficulties are - in the gadget, the network or the SIM card, all you need to do is conduct a test and install the card in another device.
- Mobile device malfunction. You can solve the problem and understand where the “dog is buried” by doing the same test as in the previous case.
Third party services
Several years ago there were a lot of sites on the Internet that offered to send a message to any number in Russia. The scheme of their work is as simple as possible:
- The user enters the portal.
- Indicates the recipient number.
- Enters the text of the message.
- Checks the spelling and sends it.
- Through a special server, SMS is sent to the specified phone number.
But now the number of such sites is gradually decreasing. As mentioned above, due to new legal requirements, they have been declared prohibited on the territory of Russia.
Some portals close on their own, others are blocked. We can safely say that soon services for sending messages will disappear almost completely. Therefore, you will have to use other methods.
Available services now:
Phone settings
So, it’s worth starting with the most likely scenario. If you are unable to send SMS (Beeline, MTS or any other operator), then you will have to pay attention to the settings of your phone. Maybe there is a ban on receiving/transmitting data. In other words, blocking.
As a rule, you can correct the situation by changing the settings. They are usually located in the "Communication" or "Network" section. If you don’t know how to handle your gadget and configure it, then contact a specialized service for help. They will definitely help you solve your problem. But there are also a number of rather interesting cases when SMS from a phone is not sent. Let's quickly recognize them, and also learn how to correct the situation.
Pushbullet: SMS on PC and more
Was one of the first services to charge money. Now that everyone is doing it, it's a little hard to be mad at them. Pushbullet is still one of the best apps for sending text and SMS from your computer. It uses the typical browser extension method and also installs an application on the phone. In addition to sending SMS, you can send files, view notifications and much more. You can use the service for free. It will limit you to 100 messages per month. When you upgrade to a professional subscription, all restrictions will be removed.
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Pushbullet: SMS on PC and more
Developer: Pushbullet
Price: Free
See also : 7 best live wallpaper apps for Android
Network settings
Here is another reason for problems with sending messages. In fact, this particular scenario is the most likely. Especially if you just inserted a new SIM card into your phone. Of course, we are talking about network settings.
So, for example, if you bought and inserted a Megafon SIM card into your gadget, SMS messages are not sent - don’t be surprised. Instead of immediately starting to send messages, just wait a while. This applies to any mobile operator. You should receive special network settings. Open the message sent by the system and then save it. Eventually, you will see a message about changing the settings. Only after this can you fully use the new SIM card. Try to see if everything is fine with sending messages. No? Then let's think further about what could be the matter.
Balance
Well, here is another quite interesting and common reason why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. Of course, we are talking about the balance of your mobile account.
The thing is that if there are not enough funds on the SIM card to send or call, then these capabilities will be temporarily blocked for you. That is, they will be able to call/write to you, but you will not. Thus, if you are not sending SMS (Beeline, MTS and other operators), then it makes sense to check your phone balance.
If it is positive, do not rush to rejoice. In cases where the user has a positive balance, but does not have enough funds to send a letter, he will also not be able to carry out his plan. If your phone is in the negative, then you just need to top up your account to positive numbers, which will be enough to send SMS and make calls. As you can see, there is nothing difficult so far. You already know the main reasons why SMS is not sent (Samsung or any other phone model - it doesn’t matter). Now it’s worth getting acquainted with other options for the development of events. In fact, there are still quite a few of them.
AirDroid
With this application you can send SMS from your computer quite easily. It's also quick to set up. Plus, the program has many other features, including file transfer, backup and synchronization, contact management, and even the ability to record screenshots from your computer. This is a powerful application that can do amazing things. The premium version is a subscription model with a fairly reasonable price. With a subscription, you can send larger files, transfer entire folders, transfer an unlimited number of files, and much more.
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AirDroid: Remote access and file transfer
Developer: SAND STUDIO
Price: Free
AirDroid: Remote access and file transfer
See also : How to recover deleted SMS on Android phone.
Operator's work
Next we will contact our mobile operator. For example, to MTS. Why do those who use this operator not send SMS, but for others everything is fine?
The thing is that quite often various types of work and updates are carried out on communication lines. This is why you may have a problem today. If a cellular operator (any one) tests an innovation or carries out technical work, then, of course, network failures are possible. And, as a result, it becomes impossible to send messages, as well as make calls.
What to do? Of course, nothing depends on you here. All you can do is call your operator from any other phone (you can use your home phone) and find out what’s going on. If the issue is technical work or “updates,” then you will definitely be informed when the situation is expected to return to its previous course. Otherwise, this scenario is not suitable for you. You will have to look for other reasons why SMS cannot be sent from your phone.
Why is this necessary?
Yota is a fairly popular telecom operator. The company appeared on the market relatively recently, but thanks to a well-thought-out promotion strategy, it was able to gather a large subscriber base. Now it is one of the three largest in Russia.
What are the advantages of Iota?
- It offers simple and understandable tariffs.
- Provides low prices to customers.
- Over time, the terms of service are gradually updated.
- You can save a certain amount on communications.
- The company does not have customary tariffs. The client independently selects packages of minutes, SMS and traffic.
- High quality communication is ensured.
- The company is represented in various cities of Russia.
- You can make calls throughout the country within the existing package of minutes.
- When traveling to other regions, the same conditions remain the same.
- There are no hidden services or fees.
Fake
There are still plenty of such reasons. And only those that remain are extremely simple to understand for any modern user. But correcting the situation in some situations will be very expensive.
If you are wondering why SMS is not sent from your phone, then be sure to remember what kind of mobile phone you have. A fairly common reason for this behavior is the presence of a fake gadget. This may be a justified and deliberate purchase (if you initially went for a “pirated” version of a cell phone), or it may be the simplest deception of the buyer.
Thus, here you have several options for how events unfold. The first option is when you knowingly bought a fake. In this case, if you have a warranty on the product, you can take it to the store where the purchase was made. There they should help you correct the situation - repair the purchased model or offer a similar new one. Unfortunately, many stores selling counterfeits do not provide any guarantees. In this case, you will simply have to buy yourself a new gadget.
The thief scenario is suitable for those who have become victims of scammers in a normal store. Contact the place where the purchase was made and report it as a counterfeit. You are required to replace it with the original gadget that you wanted to purchase. If employees refuse to correct the situation even if they have all the documents confirming the purchase, they can safely go to court. Quite often, along with the exchange of the gadget, in this case moral damages are also compensated. But everything is not always so good. Let's think about why SMS is not sent from a phone that is original and fully configured.
How to fix
Follow the tips in order until SMS messages start being sent.
Reboot your device
Turn off and on your smartphone/tablet. Try sending SMS.
If the SMS does not send, continue to the next tip.
Check your SIM card balance
To check your balance, enter the appropriate code in the Phone app.
Megafon, MTS - *100#, Beeline, Motive - *102#, Tele2 - *105#
If you don't have enough money, top up your balance and try sending an SMS. If you have money in your account or SMS still won't be sent, move on to the next tip.
Check the SMS center number
An SMS center is a special number of a telecom operator through which SMS are sent. This number is stored in the SIM card memory and entered through the settings of the smartphone/tablet. If the number is not specified or is specified incorrectly, then the SMS will not be sent - an error will appear.
Check that the correct SMS center is entered on your device. To find out, call your service provider.
MTS - 0890, Beeline - 0611, Megafon - 0500, Yota - 8 800 550 00 07, Tele2 - 0611, Motive - 111, Rostelecom - 09
If the correct number is already listed or this doesn't help, move on to the next tip.
Check your smartphone/tablet in safe mode
Downloaded applications may affect the operation of the device, including blocking the sending of SMS. To check whether downloaded apps are affecting SMS, boot your device into Safe Mode. In this mode, all downloaded applications are disabled (do not work).
Try sending SMS. If SMS messages are sent in Safe Mode, reboot your device. Then delete the downloaded apps one by one until SMS messages start to be sent. It's best to start with the apps you've downloaded recently.
If SMS messages are not being sent in Safe Mode, continue to the next tip.
Test your smartphone/tablet with a SIM card from another operator
Insert a SIM card from another operator into your device (for example, if you use MTS, install Megafon) and try sending an SMS.
You can borrow a SIM card from friends or relatives; verification will take no more than 5 minutes.
There is no use putting your SIM card in another phone. You just need to put another SIM card in your smartphone/tablet.
If SMS messages are sent with a SIM card from another operator, then something happened with the telecom operator or the SIM card is broken. In this case, contact your service provider. If SMS still aren't sent, try the next tip.
Reset your data
If SMS are not sent after resetting the data, the smartphone/tablet is broken. To fix it, contact a Samsung service center.
Send SMS to Yota for free via the Internet
The last method that was available was Mail.ru Agent. This is a special application used to send messages. It appeared a little later than ICQ, but became one of the first Russian instant messengers.
For a long time it was possible to send SMS in Agent. This is one of the unique features of the app that has made it popular among users. The principle of its operation is simple:
- You need to open a special item in the menu.
- Select operator.
- Specify the recipient's number and text.
- Send SMS.
But you cannot send a message to ETA in Agent. Iota is not among the supported operators in the application. Moreover, the developer removed this function in the latest versions of the program; it is no longer available.
