How to Fix iPhone Not Sending Text Messages: 6 Fix

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Fix iPhone Not Sending Text Messages? Most likely, it’s something easy that can be fixed in just a few minutes. On the other hand, sometimes the problem needs a more complicated fix or you’ll need to have your device serviced. There is likely a quick and easy way to fix problems with iMessage and SMS. We’ll give you a list of common problems and how to fix them.

These three common problems may be why your iPhone won’t send messages. This could be because your service provider is down, your phone is in aeroplane mode, or you just lost connection with iMessage in your phone’s settings. If none of these work, you can always book a phone repair with Puls and have a technician come to you.

(Solution) iPhone Not Sending Text Messages

Update iOS

You should always keep your iPhone updated with the latest version of iOS. New updates for iOS can iron out software issues and bugs. So if your iPhone still can’t send text messages, it’s a good idea to update. To update, you need to have your iPhone connected to a Wi-Fi network and a power source. You should then do the following:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to General.
3. Tap Software Update.
4. Select Download and Install.

Refresh and Delete Your Messages

1. Launch Messages.
2. Swipe left on the conversation you’d like to delete.
3. Tap Delete, and tap again to confirm.
4. Finally, press the Compose icon in the top-right corner of the Messages screen to give it another try.

Make Sure SMS and MMS Are On

When you send a message to someone with an Apple device, your iPhone automatically sends it through iMessage. Because iMessages don’t always go through, your iPhone may try to send SMS (Short Message Service) messages, even to other iPhone users, when iMessages fail. You have to turn on this feature in Settings for it to work, though.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Messages.
3. Tap the Send as SMS slider, so it moves into the green “on” position.

Reset Your Network Settings

1. Go to Settings.
2. Open General.
3. Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
4. Press Reset Network Settings.
5. Enter your passcode.
6. Tap Reset Network Settings to confirm.

Restart Your iPhone

If you’ve already tried all of these things, you can try turning your iPhone off and on again. Restarts clear out temporary memory, so they can be a good way to fix problems that are making your iPhone not work right. Holding the Side button and one of the Volume buttons lets you restart an iPhone X or later. Then you move the slider for turning off the power to the right. In older iPhones, you had to hold down either the Top button or the Sleep/Wake button to get to the screen for shutting down.

1. Launch Settings > General > Shut Down.
2. Swipe the button to the right.
3. Wait one minute to allow a full shut down of the phone.
4. Hold Side button to turn on your iPhone.

Check Your Network Signal

SMS and MMS messages show up in green text bubbles on an iPhone, while iMessages show up in blue text bubbles. SMS and MMS both need a mobile network to send a text, while iMessage needs a data or Wi-Fi internet connection. Make sure the message you send is the right one. Your service connection can be interrupted by things like bad weather, hackers, or living in a rural area. If the signal is weak or not there at all, try going somewhere else. If you are in a place where the signal is usually good, call your mobile network operator.

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