SMS notifications do not come to Android phone - what to do

20 years ago, text messages were particularly popular among users. They could be used to communicate important information or just to communicate on free topics. Over time, the technology of short messages lost its popularity, and it began to be used only to confirm the number on different sites. But sometimes even this function starts to fail. Let's tell you what to do if SMS do not come to Android phones.

What this is due to

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• The user has added a contact to the blacklist, so the message is automatically blocked.
  
• Airplane mode or Do Not Disturb mode is enabled.
  
• Programs on the phone are intercepting messages. This can be viruses or anti-spam services.
  
• The SIM card is damaged. If this is the case, you should replace it.
  
• Problems on the operator's side. In this case the user can contact the support service and find out when the problem will be solved.
  

It is extremely difficult to determine the causes of failure at once. But there is good news - it is not necessary.

How to fix the failure

Below the author has collected universal methods that allow you to solve the problem with messages, regardless of the reasons for its occurrence. If after following the instructions below notifications still do not start coming to the phone, it is recommended to take it to a service center. Most likely, the problem is in the firmware or hardware module.

Reboot the gadget

It may sound silly, but most problems are solved with a simple reboot of the phone. Let's explain the effectiveness of this method for skeptics. During the shutdown of the phone, the system forcibly closes applications and background services. After startup all programs are opened again, but already in normal mode. That is, if there was a glitch in an application at the first startup, it should disappear when the phone is rebooted.

The process of rebooting the smartphone on most models is the same:

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• Press the power button for a few seconds until the selection box appears.
  

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• In this window, click on the "Reboot" option.
  
• Confirm the action.
  

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• Wait for a complete restart.
  

If after these steps the messages still do not reach the recipient, it means that this is not a one-time glitch, but a full-fledged malfunction.

Deactivating Do Not Disturb mode

The mode in question is not intended to block messages. Its only function is to mute the sound and pop-up notifications. That is, if the Do Not Disturb mode is enabled on your phone, motorola edge 30 fusion features most notifications will be automatically erased from the status bar, but the texts themselves will be saved in the Messages application.

To turn off this mode, you just need to lower the notification bar and press the Do Not Disturb button. After disabling it, the next SMS will be accompanied by a sound notification.

Checking the blacklist

Blacklist is a useful tool that allows you to block calls and messages from unpleasant numbers. Sometimes a user can accidentally add a number to the blacklist and not notice it. As a result, the blocked contact will not be able to send SMS. To check the list of blocked numbers, follow the steps below:

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• Open the Phone app.
  

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• Click on the three dots in the top right corner
  
• In the menu that opens, tap on Settings.
  
• Go to the "Blocked Numbers" section.
  

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• Delete the accidentally added contacts.
  

After unlocking, all lost SMS will not be sent automatically. The user will have to resend these messages.

SMS center setup

Changing the SMS server rarely solves the problem, and it is not supported on all phones. Usually, users resort to this method only if other methods did not help. Algorithm of actions:

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• Open the Messages app.
  

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• Click on the three dots in the top right corner
  
• Select Settings.
  
• Go to the "Advanced Settings" subsection.
  

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• Click on the "SMS Center Number" tab.
  

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• Enter another number. The user can get the list of suitable centers from the operator.
  

Please note that not all operators provide such information. This is used for security purposes. To find out the number from the mobile operator, it is enough to call the Call-center and voice your problem.

Uninstalling third-party programs

As we said at the beginning, some viruses can intercept messages. To remove them, just install Dr. Web Light antivirus and run a full scan. If it's not a virus that intercepts messages, but a regular program, just uninstall it. To find out which applications have access to SMS, follow the steps below:

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• Open the settings.
  

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• Go to the Applications section.
  

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• Open the "Permissions" subsection.
  
• Select "Messages" from the list of permissions.
  

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• Disable all programs in the list.
  

SIM card replacement

Hardware damage can also cause malfunction. The user can buy a SIM card from any telecom showroom. There is good news - if you buy the card in the official branches of the cellular operator, you can keep your phone number.

System reset

This is a radical measure. After a factory reset, all files, applications and unsynchronized data on your phone will be deleted. Consider whether you are ready for such a loss. If yes, then follow the instructions below which will help you reset your settings:

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• Turn off your phone.
  

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• Press the power button and volume up button for a few seconds.
  
• In the menu that opens, use the volume buttons to select "Wipe data".
  

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• Confirm the action with the power button.
  
• Wait for the procedure to complete. Never turn the phone off until the reset is complete.