Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips
Annoying by can’t send or receive text messages on Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 plus? Here’s the possible solution to fix Galaxy S9 Plus won’t send text messages to one contact or group text. One of the main reasons behind text messages not sending is bad network signal strength. If you recently switched from iPhone to Galaxy S9 & S9 plus device and forgot to deactivate iMessage then also facing this Samsung Galaxy S9 not send or receive text messages problem.
You can switch texting from iMessage to android using this. If you no longer use the iPhone, you just need to enter your phone number to deregister from iMessage. Follow the below-given troubleshooting methods to fix Galaxy S9 can’t send or receive text messages.
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How to Fix Can’t Send or Receive Text Messages on Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Check out each one listed below methods to fix unable to send or receive text messages on Galaxy S9 plus and galaxy S9.
Restart your device
Power off your Galaxy S9 & S9 plus and after 15-20 seconds power on again & send a message to someone and check fix issue.
Check your phone signal strength
Poor network signal strength is reason for can’t send or receive text messages. Turn Aeroplane mode on & off in your S9 plus devices.
Swipe down the notification panel from top of the screen > Aeroplane mode
After 10 seconds disable it & check fix network signal issue. If not fix issue, find nearby place where your Galaxy S9 devices have a good network signal.
Remove the SIM card
Remove the SIM card from your device and restart your phone. After a restart, re-insert the SIM card to slot and try to send a message to contact and check to fix the issue. Also, try your SIM card to another phone and send a message.
Clear the Messages App Cache
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Tap Apps.
Step 3: Tap See all apps.
Step 4: Find the Messages app and tap on it.
Step 5: Tap Storage/Storage & cache.
Step 6: Tap Clear cache (Remove temporary data).
Step 7: Tap Clear data/Clear storage (It will remove all app data).
Reset Network Settings
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap General management.
Step 3: Tap Reset.
Step 4: Tap Reset network settings.
Step 5: Tap Reset settings.
Enter your lock screen PIN or Password.
Step 6: Tap again Reset settings.
It will remove saved WiFi passwords and Bluetooth connection only from your device. Now, restart your phone and send messages to other people and check to fix the issue.
Factory Reset/Hard Reset Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus
Step 1: Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 plus.
Step 2: Press and hold the Volume up, home key, and Power button at the same time.
When the Samsung logo see, release the power key in your device. After few seconds, android system recovery menu display on your galaxy S9 & S9 plus.
Step 3: Press the volume down button until wipe data/factory reset view, after that press power button.
Step 4: Press the volume down button until Yes select then press the power button to start the reset process.
Step 5: Press the volume down button up to the reboot system now and press the power button to restart your S9 plus.
And that’s it. Did you find the above-given methods helpful to fix cant send or receive text messages galaxy S9 and galaxy S9 plus? If you have any other tricks, share with us in below comment box.
I can not send messages to any 5 digit numbers that I received texts from and I can opt in or out of . I tried all of the support steps to fix it but still nothing.