How to Fix SMS or Text Message Technical Problem

 

Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service component of handset, web, or mobile communication systems that uses standardized communications protocols to allow fixed line or mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages.

 

On every handset, there is a configuration that enables mobile phone users to send and receive text messages consisting of up to 160 characters per page.

 

Nevertheless, it is possible to face the problem of being unable to send or receive text messages if the "message centre service number" has been mistakenly deleted or altered.

How to Fix SMS or Text Message Technical Problem

To fix the text message (SMS) technical problem, just follow these five (5) simple steps:

Step 1:

Navigate to the Menu.

 

Step 2:

Scroll to Messaging or Messages.

 

Step 3:

Search and select Message Settings.

 

Step 4:

Select and input the appropriate SMS or Message Centre Number among the Service Centre Numbers listed below according to your network service provider:

ü MTN Message Centre Number: +234803000000

ü GLO Message Centre Number: +2348050001501

ü Airtel Message Centre Number: +2348020000009

ü 9mobile Message Centre Number: +2348090001518

 

Step 5:

Press OK or SAVE.

 

 

You can now send and receive SMS, or text messages, as you wish.

 

Meanwhile, it should be noteworthy that there are some phones with automatic message settings.

 

 

OTHER FOUR (4) LIKELY DETAILED STEPS TO FOLLOW DEPENDING ON THE TYPES OF MOBILE PHONE YOU ARE USING TO FIX SMS OR TEXT MESSAGE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS

Below is a compilation of four (4) different, detailed steps you can follow to fix a text message or SMS problem to avoid sending text message errors, depending on the type of mobile phone you are using:

Fixing Text Message Problem Guide 1

>> Menu

>> Messaging

>> More

>> Message Settings

>> Text Messages

>> SIM 1 or SIM 2 (select whichever you want to set)

>> Message Centre

>> Input the appropriate Centre Name and Centre Number

>> Save

 

Fixing Text Message Problem Guide 2

>> Menu

>> Messages

>> Message Settings

>> Sending Profile

>> Select any Profile of your choice

>> Message Centre Number

>> Input the appropriate Centre Number

>> Press OK

 

NOTE: Check if "Message Sent As" has already been set to "text". If not, change it to TEXT.

 

Fixing Text Message Problem Guide 3

>> Menu

>> Message

>> Write Message

>> Options

>> Settings

>> SMS

>> SIM 1 or SIM 2 Msg Centre (select whichever you want to set)

>> Input the appropriate Centre Number

>> Press OK

 

Fixing Text Message Problem Guide 4

>> Menu

>> Messages

>> Messaging Settings

>> Text Messages

>> Send Settings

>> Service Centre

>> Input the appropriate Centre Number

>> Save

 

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