topic Re: Unable to receive sms in Mobile Services

Unable to receive sms

Doesnotmatter — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:45:29 GMT

I’m unable to receive sms text messages on my iPhone XS Max. I can text 150 and receive messages from 150 but I can’t receive any other sms messages.

bristolian — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:09:06 GMT

When did this problem start?

If you send a text message to yourself, do you receive it?

Doesnotmatter — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:28:29 GMT

It started 10 days ago, and when I try to text myself it says “not delivered”

Peter_W — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:24:05 GMT

Thanks for giving that a try @Doesnotmatter.

Are you able to send texts successfully? Whilst messages to other iPhone users will default to iMessage, it should use SMS for other phone users.

Also if you go into your phone's Settings and select Apps > Messages > Send as Text message, can you please make sure this option is enabled?

Peter