Text messages not sending on Android
Texts fail because of weak signal, airplane mode being on, or cellular data being off. Check that airplane mode is off, you have at least 2 bars of signal, and mobile data is turned on. Restarting your phone fixes most cases.
Text messages need your cellular network to work. They can't go through WiFi alone. When texts won't send, it's because your signal is too weak, airplane mode is on, or mobile data got turned off by accident. We'll check these one by one and get your messages going again.
- ✓Have someone ready to text so you can check the fix works
- ✓Know your phone number to check if it's correct
- ✓Be ready to restart your phone if needed
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting that airplane mode turns off all wireless at once
- Thinking WiFi can send texts. SMS texts need cellular, not internet
Signs you need professional help
- If airplane mode is off, signal is good, mobile data is on, but texts still won't send, contact your carrier to check if their network is down.
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