Messaging problems
If you’re having problems sending or receiving messages, try the following:
1. Check for updates to your messaging app.
2. Check if a software update is available for your phone.
3. Turn your phone off and then on again.
4. If the problem persists, follow the steps below for specific problems. After each troubleshooting step, check to
see if your issue is fixed.
Red ! on text message
If you see , your text message was not sent.
1. Check your signal strength:
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Weak signal from your cellular provider is a common cause of unsent messages. In the status bar, see
how many bars your network connection has. If you see only one or two bars, change locations to
improve your signal strength, particularly if you are indoors.
2. Open the conversation and resend the message.
Can't hear notifications
1. Adjust your notification settings.
2. If you're using a 3rd party launcher, try switching back to the Moto launcher. If this fixes the issue, then find an
alternative launcher to use.
Can't send or receive messages
1. Change your preferred network to Global.
2. If you recently switched from iPhone and are having trouble sending messages to or receiving them from an
iPhone, your phone number may still be associated with iMessaging. You need to deregister your account.
3. Contact your carrier.
Can't send or receive pictures or videos
Your data plan must support MMS (multimedia messaging) and cellular data must be on.
Messages app stopped
1. Check that you have not disabled permissions for the Messages app. If any permissions are turned off, turn
them on and try using the app again.
2. Force stop the app. This completely shuts down the app, including any background services that may be
causing your issue.
3. Uninstall any recent app updates.
Touch & hold , then touch App info > > Uninstall updates.
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