Receiving an error message when texting one number - requesting use of area code. It is there in the contact information.

Question

Received text from friend and whole number is showing. In contact all the number shows but when texting the phone shows an error & requests the area code to be added. I have deleted the contact & the text thread then rebooted the phone but still happening. Help!

Answer 1

I'm sorry you're getting the +1 error message! Apple is working on a bug fix for this issue, fingers crossed it is corrected soon!
There is a work around that has helped many iPhone users experiencing this:
1. Delete the affected contacts from your phone
2. Delete the entire conversation thread
Next:
Go to Settings> General> Reset> Reset Network Settings (this will delete any saved Wi-Fi passwords; no other data)
Once the phone reboots, add the contact back to your device and start a new message thread.
I hope this helps you!