What to do when your text messages are not working?
In case you aren’t receiving messages from some contacts only, you need to unmute them. For that, open your messages app and long-press on the required contact. Tap on Unmute or hit the bell icon to allow notifications. On some phones, you might have to open the chat thread and tap on the three-dot icon at the top.
Why do so many people text instead of calling?
So many things can keep you from seeing your loved ones in person, from busy schedules to long distances to a rather unexpected pandemic. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, the people we miss are often only a phone call or text message away.
Why are there no text notifications on my Samsung J7?
No alert on the lock screen either, although the texts are there if I turn on my phone and go to messages. I am missing a lot of important texts and it is so frustrating! 11-10-2017 12:56 PM in Hey folks! Just checking but are you using the stock Message app or a different texting app?
What to do if you get a text saying you won a prize?
Wait, wait, don’t click that! Here’s a tip that’s worth repeating: Don’t click on a link in a text message you get on your phone that says you’ve won a terrific prize or a gift card. Don’t reply either. It’s probably a scam.
Do you have to have a phone number to use a texting app?
But most online texting apps require you to share your phone number with people you want to talk to. That might not be great if you don’t want your phone number to be shared around too much, or if you don’t trust the person enough.
Is there a way to only send text messages to one person?
Note: This setting is not on all Android phones. From the Android device, open “ Messages “. Open a message that was sent from the person who cannot receive your messages. Select the located at the upper-right portion of the screen. Select “ Details “. Check the “ Only send MMS and SMS messages ” box.
Do you reply to text messages from unknown parties?
Do not reply to text messages from unknown parties. Do not send anything back–not questions as to the sender’s identity, and not requests to remove you from their list.
Is it OK to answer a text message?
People’s tendency to treat text messages with a greater sense of urgency than they do emails
