HT3529 Cannot Send SMS/MMS

For some reason my sms/mms messages to non-apple users will not send on my ATT iPhone 6. I have tried soft restart, removing and reinstalling SIM card, and closing and re-opening app. Please help!

Hi there adpolichemi,
You may find the troubleshooting steps for SMS messages in the article below helpful.
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
-Griff W.

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Cannot SEND SMS messages on 8130

Here's my story:
1. I upgraded to a Blackberry Pearl 8130 in pink earlier this year. My carrier is Verizon.
2. Recently (say a month ago), a friend sent a text message to me from her new phone. I attempted to text her back, but received a big fat red X indicating that my message did not go through. Specifically, when I open my message, the error says, "Mobile equipment status failed."
3. I went to Verizon. They did something where I think they took me off the network and then put me back on. This did nothing. She wanted to do a hard set on the phone, but I had not backed up my data yet.
4. I went home and backed up my data and went back to Verizone about a week later. I spend over an hour in the store. The gentleman that was helping me was on the phone with someone (presumably technical support) to no avail. He was ready to order me a replacement phone, but after further discussion with tech support, they thought there was an issue with the network, not my phone. I went home with a case number.
5. The very next day Verizon called me. They indicated that it wasn't a network issue and that it was my phone. They were going to send me a replacement.
6. I received my replacement phone a couple of days later. I was anxious to get it set up, but the results have been the same. I have not yet returned to Verizon. I thought I'd try here first to see if anyone had any ideas.
The bottom line:
I CAN send/receive e-mails.
I CAN send a MMS message.
I CAN receive SMS messages.
I CANNOT send SMS messages.
Thank you for any advice you may have.
-Sandra
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Two months later and I finally ..yes FINALLY figured out the SMS issue I previously mentioned on my own out of sheer frustration. I have a Pearl 8130. First ..thanks to everyone for the previous suggestions for resolution here on this board, Google and other areas I've searched many times over however ..none of the suggetions or options worked ..ie, battery pull, *228, calling Alltel tech support many times, going to the Alltel store etc.. you name it I tried it. Guess what? And this is for anyone else who may have had the same problem.. sad to say it was a very simple change in the settings that resolved the "X SMS error 0, Message ID 99" response on every single text (sms) I tried to send.
1.) Click the Call Log icon
2.) Select the menu button (immediate right of the track ball)
3.) Select Options - this will give you a list that begins with "General Options" ..etc
From this list..
4.) Select Smart Dialing
From here you will see an option for "Use "1" for National Dialing"
If it on the default setting of "no" change it to "yes"
Save your selection as normal and you should be good to go.
The funny thing in all of this ..I was recently in Southern California (I live in Arizona) and while there I had absolutely no trouble whatsoever sending or receiving. Upon my return to AZ the problem resurfaced and I have to admit that after 7yrs with Alltel (soon to be Verizon) I am truly disappointed with tech support for the very first time. A simple default setting needed to be changed ~sigh~
Hope this works for anyone else who is having issues ..specifically Alltel/Verizon.

Cannot Send Message: MMS Messaging needs to be enabled to send an email address

ERROR: iPhone 5 "Cannot Send Message: MMS Messaging needs to be enabled to send to an email address."
DESCRIPTION: When attempting to use my new iPhone 5 (unlocked on T-Mobile) to text to a new iPod email address (on a home WiFi to a Hotmail account), I get the above error message. I am able to send and receive text messages (SMS) to mobile phone numbers. I have iMessage enabled and am using iOS 6.0.2. What is the fix? Thanks.
REQUEST: Apple please produce an iPhone with a five inch screen in order to compete successfully with Samsung.

yogi1125 wrote:
when i send text message it showing error "MMS Messaging needs to be enable to send this message"
what should i do?
Please read my previous response to you

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OK - This means you cannot disable MMS and send SMS messages? Rather a step back from my Nokia N70 I think

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I have a problem with my iphone 4. My 3G always stays activated but I lose my network signal. The bars all get lost and I'm not able to receive / send sms, mms or phone calls. Could you guys please help me fix this problem? Ios 5.1.1

I haven't gotten a new sim card because the problem has been presenting itself in various cards not only mine. So far, all I've done is reset my network settings.
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Cannot send an MMS with Samsung Galaxy III

Highly frustrating.
I have turned on mobile data, turned on wi-fi, restarted it and it still doesn't want to send. The send circle just keeps going around and around, for hours! I have 2GB worth of data so it shouldn't be a problem. Can anyone tell me how to make it work because I really have no desire to drive up to Verizon, don't have the time. The phone is less than a week old. >.<

No luck..>.<
Perhaps I was doing it wrong. I took out the battery and held down the power button for 10 seconds. Then figuring I read it wrong, I took out the battery, let it sit for 30 seconds, put it back in and held the power button. Just powered on like usual. I really want to be able to send picture messages...>.<
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:18:46 -0600
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Subject: Re: Cannot send an MMS with Samsung Galaxy III - Re: Cannot send an MMS with Samsung Galaxy III
Re: Cannot send an MMS with Samsung Galaxy III
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Have you Pulled the Battery out and performed a Soft Rest? by holding the power Button Down while the Battery is out..
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Cannot send SMS with iPhone 5

Hi I have purchased a iPhone 5 from Hong Kong and I am using it in china. All works well except that I cannot send SMS (still can receive them)... I have contacted the apple support but I have no solution till now. I also asked China Unicom for help but they cannot find the problem... More over the activation of message and FaceTime doesn't : I can use iMessage and FaceTime but on settings the activation doesn't work. Did anyone have similar problem and was anyone able to find the good solution ?

Hello, I also have the same problem. My iPhone 5 is a from Hong Kong too! My iMessage doesn't work as well as FaceTime also. It keeps saying waiting for activation. I use china unicom too, tried contacting them but they couldn't solve the issue. But it many cases when I change my SIM card or insert mine to another phone , it suddenly activates. This is really frustrating because I can't check my credit balance at all or send urgent messages to people.
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CANNOT send SMS messages with ADDRESS BOOK on POWERBOOK using iPHONE

I cannot send SMS messages with my address book or dial phone numbers using my Powerbook via the iPHONE.
Previously, with my Sony Ericson phone, I could do both. It's very useful, when you are at your laptop, to use your computer keyboard to send SMS text messages back and forth rather than using the clumsy small keys on a phone.
Can someone help?
Is there something I am missing?
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You are not missing something here and no one here can help you. This is not an included Bluetooth profile with the iPhone at the present time anyway.
If you purchased your iPhone within the last 14 days, you can return it for credit less a 10% restocking fee and if not, here is Apple's feedback link for the iPhone.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Cannot send SMS or make a call from Macbook Air 2013

i have an iphone 5 (ios 8.0.2) and macbook air 2013 with osx yosemite installed.
from mac to iphone, continuity is working. i can see safari which was opened on my mac.
from iphone to mac, continuity is not working. i cant see anything on mac if i open safari, mail or anything else on iphone.
also cannot send SMS from my mac, cannot make or receive calls.
when i try to call somebody it says : your phone and computer should be in the same WI-FI connection which they already are.
any help would be appreciated
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Hey canozkurt,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues with Continuity and Handoff. For help, check out this resource:
Get help using Continuity with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5458
Also, please not that SMS requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 which should debut later today.
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Hi, I cannot send sms in China with Iphone 5, but can receive them. Why ?

Hi, I bought an Iphone 5 in HK, but cannot send sms from China, the country where I live. I can receive them but not send. Can anybody help please ? Thanks.

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Cannot send sms with 4.01

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you guys should test your op before sending an update

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this is big problem. i have a sim card with Operator 3 in Hong kong but cannot send SMS. Friend of mine using Smart vodafone sim card and he can send SMS.... How come this will happen ?????

Hi everyone.
I had the same issue. I am using a international unlocked Sprint phone on Etisalat in Dubai. I saw this post https://discussions.apple.com/message/20602020#20602020 from FernandezJay and tried it. He fixed my sms in the time it took to restore and restart the phone. Also now my FaceTime and Imessage both work through my Apple ID and my Dubai Phone Number.
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OK.
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day.

HT201407 My iPhone from SPRINT cannot send SMS and 3G when Outside US

Subject: My iPhone from SPRINT cannot send SMS and 3G when Outside US
I buy a Sprint iPhone in the U.S. price No-Contract (Full Price -> 649 + taxes)
I asked the seller that uses outside of the United States ? The seller confirmed using ok
I am unable to use the message SMS and 3G at VIET NAM with carrier VN MOBIFONE
I am is not activated is FaceTime anh IMessage with phone number +84906646492
Use the normal Voice, 3G, iMessage, Facetime when using APPLE ID
Model : MD667LL/A
Serial Number : F17JF5VCF8GM
IMEI / MEID : 99000226901335

Well yes, you probably will have problems with your phone because a 'contract free' phone is NOT the same as a fully unlocked iPhone.
This is a user forum, so nobody here can really help you. As Sprint is your carrier in the US, then you need to contact them first. They are the only ones who can help you.

HT3529 Cannot Send SMS/MMS

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