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Sending SMS not working anymore after update to Marshmallow

don_carlos
Visitor

Sending SMS not working anymore after update to Marshmallow

Updated yesterday my Z5 compact to Android 6.0 and can't send SMS anymore.

Anyone having the same problem?

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Uliwooly
Expert

@don_carlos

Do you get an error? 

settings > more > mobile networks > do you see your network? 

don_carlos
Visitor

Yes, I get  "Could not send"

and also yes, I see my network.

I can receive SMS but not send. My carrier (Swisscom is also checking if this is a Marshmallow 6.0 update issue).

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Uliwooly
Expert

@don_carlos

Could you test it on >>> safe mode

CameronT
Champion

Hi @don_carlos,

Welcome to the community.

Try resetting the messaging app too, in Settings > Apps > Messaging > Storage > Clear Data > Back > Force Stop. Then restart your phone.

don_carlos
Visitor

I did the reset of the messaging app but it's still the same. Cannot SEND SMS !!  😞

Always get error "Could not send" .

@CameronT   any other suggestion?

CameronT
Champion

@don_carlos,

Check with your network provider if your SMS Service Centre Number is correct. 

don_carlos
Visitor

This we did yesterday already. It's correct.

I can receive SMS but NOT SEND.

richtrabing
Visitor

Hi,

I have similar problems as described in this thread. I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633, v.6.0.1, Build Number 23.5.A.0.57) and am using Simyo and Telekom as providers. Everyting worked perfectly with SMS sending/receiving on the previous version - sorry, don't have the verson number.

Since the update, I have only just also noticed that I am no longer able to receive SMS through the Simyo provider.

I have tried the following to resolve the issue (as described by this thread)

  • restarting in safe mode
  • setting/updating the SMSC number manually
  • deleting the Messaging settings and cache

Trying "settings > more > mobile networks >" shows the network normally for Telekom, but not for Simyo. When searching for Service Providers, it only shows "Netz". I think in the past it actually showed "Simyo".

Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks in advance...

CameronT
Champion

Hi @richtrabing,

Welcome to the community.

Are you and @don_carlos able to try another SMS app and see if the issue persists? There's plenty available free on the Google Play Store. I want to test if the app itself is the problem or something deeper with the core software of the phone.