Can't send texts (2024)

FAQs

Why do my text messages keep failing to send? ›

Some common reasons why SMS messages may be failing to send: The destination handset is unreachable. The destination phone number does not support Text. The SMS message exceeds the 160 character limit.

“It could be busyness (feeling overwhelmed with messages) or underlying anxieties that lead someone to be a bad replier,” she explains. “Sometimes it can also be about control – when we feel anxious and overwhelmed, we might try to take control of the situation i.e. 'It's up to me when I get back to someone'.

Things You Should Know

If someone isn't responding to your texts, they might just be taking time to process your message and come up with a response. Text anxiety, ADHD, or digital burnout are also possible reasons that someone might feel too overwhelmed or anxious to reply to your text right away.

To fix an Android that won't send text messages, try restarting it or checking for updates. Check if you've been blocked by the recipient, or if your carrier is having network issues. You can also try clearing the messages cache or making sure your SIM card is installed properly.

If your iPhone is not sending messages, first make sure your phone has service, as the issue may be with the Wi-Fi or cellular network, not your device itself. Check in your iPhone's Settings app that various messaging options are turned on so that your phone can dispatch texts if iMessage fails.

Signal uses your phone's internet connection for all private communication. The most common reason why you can't send messages is that you are not connected to the internet or have restricted Signal's internet access. Confirm you are connected to the internet. Re-enable permissions and settings on your phone.

Texting anxiety is exactly what it sounds like: anxiety associated with messaging on a phone or other smart device. Sometimes it might even translate into physical symptoms including sweaty palms and jitters.

ADHD and texting

forgetting about information from previous texts. sending incomplete messages. sending multiple messages in a short space of time. impulsive texting, which could involve flirtatious texts, inappropriate questions, or changing topics.

Send the person a message to see if they respond.

When you send someone a simple check-in text, and they don't respond for a few days, it might mean they don't want to talk to you. Try again once more if you don't hear back; if they don't respond the second time, don't keep pushing the issue.

There could be a few reasons why a text message may fail to send to one person on an Android device. These could include: The person may have their device set to Do Not Disturb mode, which could prevent the message from being received. The person may have their device set to block messages from the sender.

Why won't my phone send or receive pictures? ›

Make sure MMS is enabled, as photo texts are sent via MMS instead of SMS. Ensure your cellular data is enabled, and that you have an active cellular plan. Restart your messages app or phone to clear out corrupt data or glitches.

You can reset your Network Connection via Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset Network Connection. If you can check your sim card in another phone and then see what happens. Check with your Network Customer Services that all is OK with your phone.

Make sure your device has enough storage. Close your Messenger app and restart your device. Make sure the person you're replying to hasn't deactivated or deleted their account. Make sure you haven't blocked the person you're replying to and they haven't blocked you.

Restart your messaging app to clear out glitches or bugs.

Sometimes, random glitches or bugs can occur that cause software to stop working properly. These glitches can usually be fixed by restarting the app. If you have an Android, you can also force stop an app and restart it.