HT3529 Text messages appear as phone numbers

Text messages appear as phone numbers rather than as names

I have noticed that if you go to the edit button, and if you haven't deleted any of the texts from that number.>tick Edit> tick on one of the texts circles> Delete it> Scroll up to top of all texts, and a Add Contact will appear//Create New or Add to Existing.
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    If you're with Verizon, here's what I found on the boards:
    Dial *228, press 1 when the nice lady answers and wait until she tells you your phone has been successfully programmed.
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    Wait 5 minutes or so, then voila!  Mine was fixed!

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  • Is there a way to bar text messages from certain phone numbers?

    I keep getting junk text messages and would like the ability to treate text messages from certain numbers as junk. I think this is an increasing issue and it would be great if messages could bar the SMS or move them to a junk folder like email. It would also be useful if this could be linked to iCloud and the barred list shared amoungst users.
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    The only way SMS's can be blocked is through your carrier, there is no other way. So, contact your carrier to see if they offer SMS blocking.
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  • HT3529 text messages appear as numbers not names

    I have At&T, after upgrade all most of text appear as numbers not names

    I have noticed that if you go to the edit button, and if you haven't deleted any of the texts from that number.>tick Edit> tick on one of the texts circles> Delete it> Scroll up to top of all texts, and a Add Contact will appear//Create New or Add to Existing.
    Hope that's what you need.

  • Text messaging only displays phone numbers even though party is in contacts.  Why?

    Hi.  When I receive a text, the display only shows the person's phone number, not their name.  These people are in my contacts.  Is this a setting that I've missed?  How can I have the phone display the name instead of the number?

    Are you with Verizon?  if you are from your phone hit *228 to update.

  • HT3529 is there any way to download text messages from my phone to my laptop?

    is there any way to download text messages from my phone to my laptop?

    It is an old answer. Now there are so many tools can help you, see https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3264092

  • Why do text messages appear on multiple apple products

    We have an iPad, an iPad mini, and iPhone. When I text my husband the text message appears on the iPad. When my daughter texts with her iPad mini it shows up on my iPhone. Help!

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    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
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    iOS: About Messages
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    iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
    http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
    http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
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    How to Block Someone on FaceTime
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    My Facetime Doesn't Ring
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  • App for separate text messages with one phone number

    Is there an app for iphone that would enable incoming text messages from specific numbers to be diverted to a separate app than the text message app?
    In other words, like a separate inbox that could be kept "hidden" on one's phone but with one number.
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    No app that I know of, however text message is a carrier feature - contact your cell phone provider.

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    I updated to yosemite and now if someone is using imessage and sends a text message to my phone it doesn't show up on my phone but does on my computer.  I don't want messages on my computer!  How do I get this to go away and work like it used to?

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