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iPhone can't receive messages from Android [Fixed]

May 19, 2023 pm 10:28 PM
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Although many people use other social apps such as WhatsApp for chatting and information sharing, sometimes users still need to use SMS to send messages. Recently, many iPhone users have reported that their iPhones are facing an issue where they are unable to receive any text messages sent from their Android phones.

Listed below are the causes that may cause such issues on any iPhone.

  1. Android phone numbers may have been blocked by iPhone users.
  2. The iPhone mail inbox must be full.
  3. Outdated iPhone software.
  4. Network Settings Changed
  5. SIM Card Problem

Here we have listed different types of fixes after studying the above factors.

Initial Workaround

  1. Update your iPhone - When you have not installed any of the latest updates that may resolve any software bug or enhance any feature on your iPhone, It may cause such problems. So, try updating your iPhone’s software and see if it works.
  2. Delete old messages from iPhone inbox - If an iPhone user does not clear the SMS inbox regularly, it will not be able to receive any new messages on the iPhone until the inbox is cleared of incoming messages. Therefore, it's a good idea to clear your email inbox frequently.
  3. Remove the SIM card and reinsert it – If this issue is caused by the SIM card on your iPhone, you will need to remove it by popping the SIM card holder out of the iPhone by inserting a pin into the side hole SIM card. After that, wipe the SIM card with a clean cloth, put it back into the holder, and insert it into your iPhone.
  4. Force RestartiPhone – Many users find that they encounter this issue due to an internal software glitch and simply force restarting their iPhone resolves the issue. Therefore, we recommend our users to try force restarting their iPhone once and check if it helps.

Fix 1 – Check if the phone number is blocked

The phone number you expect to receive text messages from might be blocked. So, check it and unblock the phone number using the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: First, you need to go to "Settings" app.

Step 2: Then scroll down and tap on Messages.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 3: Now search for the Blocked Contacts option from the Message Content page.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 4: Slide the blocked phone number to the left of the list and click Unblock.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

#Step 5: This will unblock the phone number from the block list and you will be able to receive messages from that number.

Fix 2 – Change Message Settings on iPhone

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on iPhone.

Step 2: Find the

"Message" option from the list and click on it.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 3: Once completed, click the

switch button for MMS as shown below.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]Step 4: This will make all MMS messages receivable on iPhone.

Fix 3 – Enabling and Disabling Airplane Mode

This method will refresh the cellular/mobile network signal on your iPhone.

Step 1: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone to open the

Control Center

screen on your iPhone. Step 2: Once the Control Center screen appears, tap the

Airplane Mode

icon to enable it as shown below.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]Step 3: Once enabled, it will disconnect all network signals, including Wi-Fi and mobile devices.

Step 4: After some time,

disable

Airplane Mode by clicking on the icon on the Control Center screen as shown in the picture.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]Fix 4 – Check for Carrier Settings Updates on iPhone

Step 1: Click the

Settings

icon on the Home screen. Step 2: This will open the

Settings

app on your iPhone. Step 3: Next, select the

Company Information option from the

Settings menu list. Step 4: Click on the

About

option.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]Step 5: Scroll down to

Physics Simulation Section

.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 6: If a pop-up appears asking you to update your carrier settings, click Update.

Fix 5 – Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Step 1: Please go to your Settings app.

Step 2: Then click on the "General" option.

Step 3: Select the Transfer or Reset iPhone option.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 4: Click Reset.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

#Step 5: After clicking, you may see a pop-up window on your iPhone screen.

Step 6: Now select Reset Network Settings options from the list as shown below.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 7: This will prompt you to enter your iPhone Password to continue.

Step 8: After successfully entering your password, click Reset Network Settings again to continue.

iPhone cant receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Step 9: This will start resetting the network settings on your iPhone.

Fix 6 – Turn off RCS feature on Android devices

The RCS (Rich Communication Services) feature is introduced on any Android device to provide an enhanced chat experience to the users, sometimes this may cause There is a problem when sending text messages to any device other than Android. To disable this feature, use the following steps.

Step 1: Launch the Messages app on your Android device.

Step 2: Then go to the ProfilePicture icon in the upper right corner.

Step 3: Select the option in the Settings list.

Step 4: Now click on General.

Step 5: Then select the Chat Features option from the general list.

Step 6: Make sure you have turned off Enable Chat option by clicking its Toggle button.

Step 7: After that, you will be able to send text messages to any iPhone without any problem.

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