So, today we will talk to you about why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. In addition, we will try to understand what the reason for such behavior may lie, and also learn how to correct the situation for the better. After all, sometimes this is done quite easily. Let us quickly begin to study our question today.

Phone settings

So, it’s worth starting with the most likely scenario. If you cannot send SMS (Beeline, MTS or any other operator), then you will have to pay attention to the settings of your phone. Maybe there is a ban on receiving/transmitting data. In other words, blocking.

As a rule, you can correct the situation by changing the settings. They are usually located in the "Communication" or "Network" section. If you don’t know how to handle your gadget and configure it, then contact a specialized service for help. They will definitely help you solve your problem. But there are also a number of rather interesting cases when SMS from a phone is not sent. Let's quickly recognize them, and also learn how to correct the situation.

Network settings

Here is another reason for problems with sending messages. In fact, this particular scenario is the most likely. Especially if you just inserted a new SIM card into your phone. Of course, we are talking about network settings.

So, for example, if you bought and inserted a Megafon SIM card into your gadget, SMS are not sent - do not be surprised. Instead of immediately starting to send messages, just wait a while. This applies to any mobile operator. You should receive special network settings. Open the message sent by the system and then save it. Eventually, you will see a message about changing the settings. Only after this can you fully use the new SIM card. Try to see if everything is fine with sending messages. No? Then let's think further about what could be the matter.

Balance

Well, here is another quite interesting and common reason why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. Of course, we are talking about the balance of your mobile account.

The thing is that if there are not enough funds on the SIM card to send or call, then these capabilities will be temporarily blocked for you. That is, they will be able to call/write to you, but you will not. Thus, if you are not sending SMS (Beeline, MTS and other operators), then it makes sense to check your phone balance.

If it is positive, do not rush to rejoice. In cases where the user has a positive balance, but does not have enough funds to send a letter, he will also not be able to carry out his plan. If your phone is in the negative, then you just need to top up your account to positive numbers, which will be enough to send SMS and make calls. As you can see, there is nothing difficult so far. You already know the main reasons why SMS is not sent (Samsung or any other phone model - it doesn’t matter). Now it’s worth getting acquainted with other options for the development of events. In fact, there are still quite a few of them.

System failures

Well, now it’s worth learning about one more thing interesting option. For example, when SMS is not sent to Android. If you are faced with this situation, then let's try to figure it out.

The thing is that quite often new versions and various updates are released based on Android. Moreover, modern users are literally required to download them. So, after you take this action, you may have today's problem. After all, the cause of everything will be the most common failure.

Fortunately, the situation can be corrected quite easily and simply. It is enough to simply return the phone to the so-called factory settings. That is, by default. After this, you can resume trying to work with messages. Now you know another reason why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. But that's not all. We continue our conversation, trying to understand all possible sources of the problem. Let's see what else could be wrong.

Operator work

The thing is that quite often various types of work and updates are carried out on communication lines. This is why you may have a problem today. If mobile operator(anyone) tests an innovation or carries out technical work, then, of course, network failures are possible. And, as a result, it becomes impossible to send messages, as well as make calls.

What to do? Of course, nothing depends on you here. All you can do is call your operator from any other phone (you can use your home phone) and find out what’s going on. If the matter is technical work or “updates”, then you will definitely be informed when the situation is expected to return to its previous course. Otherwise, this scenario is not suitable for you. You will have to look for other reasons why SMS cannot be sent from your phone.

Fake

There are still plenty of such reasons. And only those that remain are extremely simple to understand for any modern user. But correcting the situation in some situations will be very expensive.

If you are thinking, be sure to remember what kind of mobile phone you have. A fairly common reason for this behavior is the presence of a fake gadget. This may be a justified and deliberate purchase (if you initially went for a “pirated” version of a cell phone), or it may be the simplest deception of the buyer.

Thus, here you have several options for how events unfold. The first option is when you knowingly bought a fake. In this case, if you have a warranty on the product, you can take it to the store where the purchase was made. There they should help you correct the situation - repair the purchased model or offer a similar new one. Unfortunately, many stores selling counterfeits do not provide any guarantees. In this case, you will simply have to buy yourself a new gadget.

The thief scenario is suitable for those who have become victims of scammers in a normal store. Contact the place where the purchase was made and report it as a counterfeit. You are required to replace it with the original gadget that you wanted to purchase. If employees refuse to correct the situation even if they have all the documents confirming the purchase, they can safely go to court. Quite often, along with the exchange of the gadget, in this case they also provide a refund. But everything is not always so good. Let's think about why SMS is not sent from a phone that is original and fully configured.

Viruses

But now we will get acquainted with the most common and most unpleasant situation that can only relate to our topic today. The thing is that if you suddenly stopped sending SMS from your mobile phone, then you will have to think carefully about what kind of documents we downloaded to our gadget, as well as what sites on the Internet we “climbed”. After all, we are now talking about viruses. Not about computers, but about telephones.

This type of infection, to be honest, is more dangerous than computer infection. After all, getting rid of phone viruses is much more difficult. With computers everything is simple - delete the infected file, and the job is done. But with telephone viruses you will have to try hard.

In general, you will have to install an antivirus on your gadget and scan it. Next, remove everything that is marked “dangerous”, and then contact a specialist for help. To be honest, if you suspect anything, it is preferable to immediately contact service centers. It will be very, very difficult to cope with the current situation on your own.

Conclusion

Well, now it's time to end our conversation. Today we figured out why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. As you can see, there are many, many possible situations. And most of them can be defeated on your own.

In general, after you have ruled out the possibility of operator network failures and a negative balance, it is best to take your gadget to specialists. After all, they will definitely be able to help you quickly overcome the problem.

The abbreviation SMS stands for Short Message Service, which translates as short message service. This is the most popular technology today, which has an undeniable advantage: the ability to exchange information at any time and anywhere.

The service allows network subscribers to exchange text messages with each other containing up to 160 characters when using translit encoding and up to 70 characters when using Cyrillic encoding. If an SMS message exceeds the specified number of characters, it is split into several messages, each of which cannot exceed 157 or 67 characters, respectively, and each message is charged separately.

How to connect?

The service does not require a connection. But, in order to be able to send text messages, you must:

1. In your mobile phone, enter the number of the short message center +375 29 7770000 ;

   You can receive messages without entering this number. This number entered using the menu of your telephone (see the instructions for the telephone).
   The entered number is stored in the SIM card memory, so you do not have to repeat the entry procedure when changing the device.

2. Type the message text;
3. Enter the phone number to which the message will be sent.

   The phone number to which the message is sent must be entered in international format, for example: +375 29 xxxxxxxx, +375 33 xxxxxxxx.

Depending on the phone model, the sent or received message is stored either on the SIM card or in the phone memory. The SIM card memory allows you to store from 10 to 30 messages. The phone will let you know when a new message arrives sound signal and the corresponding symbol on the display.

Encoding of received messages

By default, you are given the option to receive and sending SMS-messages encoded in Cyrillic (in Russian). If your mobile phone does not support displaying text in Russian, you need to send an SMS message with the text On to the number 7770000, and then to set the “translit” encoding, send an SMS message with the text Eng to number 402. To return the “Cyrillic” encoding, you must send an SMS with the text Rus to number 402.

Message retention period

Sent by you from mobile phone a short text message enters Service center short messages (SMSC) and is sent to the subscriber at the number specified by the sender. If the recipient's phone is turned off, the message is placed in the SMSC buffer and stored there until the recipient turns on the mobile phone. Maximum time storing a short text message in the SMSC buffer - 72 hours (3 days).

Delivery report

In order to receive delivery reports for sent SMS messages, you must activate the appropriate setting on your phone. Also, to receive a delivery report, it is possible to specify a special command *!#message text before the text of the SMS message (in this case, the delivery report must be turned off in the phone). This command works only for the SMS message in the text of which it was indicated.

SMS flash

SMS flash is the ability to send a message that is displayed in an unusual way on the mobile phone screen: as a creeping line or as text directly on the display. This message is not saved in the phone's memory and disappears from the screen as soon as you use any of the phone's functions. In order to send a flash SMS to an MTS subscriber, you need to form the message text as follows: *FLASH#message text. It is important that the * symbol is at the very beginning of the message, otherwise the SMS center will perceive it as the text part of the message and send it as a regular SMS.

Delayed delivery

In order to use sending an SMS message with delayed delivery, you need to form the message text as follows: *DEFER n#message text, where n is the number of hours for which you want to delay delivery. Thus, for example, you can prepare and send a congratulation in advance, which will be delivered to the recipient after a specified amount of time.

The fact of sending an SMS message is charged at the rate in effect at the time of sending.

International access

Delivery of SMS messages in the networks of other operators is possible only if you have roaming agreements with these operators!

You will not be able to receive a text message if the memory is full. Therefore, it is recommended to erase read messages.

Check if your system supports the msg command. The functionality of this command is much the same as the unused net send command. But this team only works in professional and corporate Windows versions. If you work in Windows Home, upgrade to Professional or Enterprise to be able to use the msg command.

• To find out your Windows version, click ⊞ Win + Pause or right-click Computer and select Properties. The Windows version will appear under Windows Edition.

Open a command prompt. Like net send, the msg command is run from command line. Command line starts different ways(depending on your Windows version), or just click ⊞Win and enter cmd.

• Windows Vista/7: Open Command Prompt from the Start menu.
• Windows 8.1/10: Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt.
• Windows 8: Click ⊞ Win + X and select Command Prompt.

Enter the command. Type msg and press Space. Next, you need to enter information that contains the text and direction of the message.

Identify the recipient of the message. Compared to net send, the msg command has additional options.

• msg username – enter the name of a specific user.
• msg session – Enter the name of the specific session.
• msg Session ID – Enter the specific session ID.
• msg@filename - Enter the name of a file that contains a list of usernames, sessions, and/or session IDs. Useful for sending messages to department employees.
• msg * – the message will be sent to all users connected to the server.

Specify the server whose users you want to send the message to (if you wish). If you want to send a message to a user who is connected to another server, enter the server information after the recipient information. If no server is specified, the message will be sent to the current server.

• msg * /server: server name

Set a time limit (if you wish). You can set a time limit to specify how long to wait for confirmation from the recipient. The time modifier is entered after the server information (if any).

• msg * /time: seconds (for example, 300 seconds for a five-minute interval)

Enter your message text. After entering the various parameters, enter your message text. Or click ↵Enter, and the system will prompt you to enter the text of the message in a separate line.

• For example: msg @salesteam /server:EASTBRANCH /time:600 Congratulations on increasing your sales this quarter!

Send a message. To do this, click ↵Enter. The recipient will receive it immediately.

• The msg command is intended to send messages to terminal users, not just different computers connected to the same network.

Troubleshoot. When working with msg you may encounter the following errors:

• "msg" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. (msg is not recognized as internal or external team, executable program or batch file). In this case, the Windows version does not support msg . Upgrade Windows to Professional version.
• Error 5 getting session names or Error 1825 getting session names. Error when communicating with the recipient. You can try to resolve this issue by opening the registry editor on the recipient computer (to do this, run the regedit command), going to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server, and changing the AllowRemoteRPC setting from 0 to 1.

To those network computers from which messages need to be sent.

Understanding the net send command

Net send is a console application included with some versions of Windows that is designed to send messages over a local network to another user, computer, or alias. The command is only available on Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 and is not available on Windows 7, Vista, ME, 98, 95 and older. In Windows XP, starting with Service Pack 2, the net send command is disabled by default.

Using the net send command

The net send service must be running for the net send program to work. Windows messages. In fact, the net send command is just a command line interface to the messaging service, which directly deals with sending and receiving messages. To be able to receive messages, the computer to which the message is sent must also be running Messenger Service or another program that uses the same messaging protocol. The message can only be sent active object online. If a message is sent to a user, they must be logged in using their username.

To send messages using the net send command, launch a command interpreter (command line). To start the command interpreter, select Run from the Start menu, type cmd, and click OK. Use the net command with the send parameter and other parameters in accordance with the command syntax. The messaging service displays received messages in a standard Windows message dialog box.

net send command syntax

The net send command has the following syntax:

net send (username | * | /domain[:domainname] | /users) message

username- user name, computer name or nickname to whom you want to send a message;

* - sending messages to all members of a domain or workgroup;

/domain[:domainname]- sending a message to all names in the computer domain or in the domainname domain;

/users- sending a message to all users connected to the server;

message- Message text.

Notes on using the net send command

If command parameter arguments contain spaces, they must be enclosed in quotation marks.

It may be difficult to use long message recipient names. Names used by the messaging service are up to 15 characters long.

The maximum length of broadcast messages is 128 characters. The maximum length of personal messages is 1600 characters.

Examples of using the net send command

To send the message “You can send a message over a local network using the net send command” to the user ivanov, enter:

net send ivanov You can send a message over a local network using the net send command

To send a message to everyone connected to the computer from which the message is being sent, enter:

net send /users Everyone immediately exit 1C!

To send a message to all users in the ukmz domain, enter:

net send /domain:ukmz Electricity in the building will be turned off in 5 minutes

To send a message to all users in the domain of the computer from which the message is sent, type:

net send * Gentlemen, meeting at general director will take place at 13:00

Enabling or disabling messaging and net send

Enabling and disabling the messaging service is possible using both the MMC console (Services snap-in) and using the command line. To perform these operations, you must have administrator rights.

To enable the messaging service using the MMC console, follow these steps: Go to Control Panel. Open the Administration, Services folder. Find "Messenger" in the list. Open the service properties window. Select "Auto" from the "Startup Type" list if you want the service to automatically start when booting Windows. Then click the Start button. Click OK.

To disable the messaging service, follow these steps: Go to the Control Panel. Open the Administration, Services folder. Find "Messenger" in the list. Open the service properties window. Select Manual from the Startup Type list. Then click the Stop button. Click OK.

To enable messaging from the command line, enter the following commands in a shell:

sc config messenger start=auto
net start messenger

To disable the messaging service from the command line, enter the following commands in a shell:

net stop messenger
sc config messenger start= disabled

How to send net send messages in Windows 7

To send net send messages in those versions of Windows where this command is missing (Windows 7, Vista, ME, 95, 98), you can use a third-party software. We suggest you use two programs: WinSent Messenger and the Sent utility. WinSent Messenger is a messenger for local network compatible with net send. The Sent utility is designed to send messages from the command line. More detailed information available on the pages of these software products:

Turning your phone off and on again is the first thing to do, if not messages. There may be short-term interruptions in the network, which can cause problems such as the inability to send SMS. In this case, a simple reboot solves the problem.

Problems from the other party

If your phone does not send SMS to a specific subscriber, try to find out if there are any restrictions on receiving messages on his part. It is possible that your number is included in the recipient’s “Black List”. There is a possibility that the recipient subscriber has a faulty SIM card or the messaging service is disabled.

In most cases, problems with sending SMS occur due to an incorrectly entered SMS. Through the phone menu in the SMS parameters, find the “Service Center” tab, enter the correct SMS center number and save the changes.

The SMS center number is different for each operator:
- Beeline +7 903 701 1111
- Megafon +7 928 990 0028
- MTS +7 916 899 9100 or +7 916 896 0220
- Tele2 +7 950 809 0000

Data link

In the phone menu in the SMS parameters, find the “Channel for SMS” tab and select “GSM”. Some models offer “CS” and “PS” as options. In this case, you need to mark “CS”.

Black list

If messages are still not sent, call the operator:
- for Beeline - 0611 (or 8-800-700-80-00 from the regular number, the call is free);
- for MTS – 0890 (8-800-333-08-90);
- for Megafon – 0500 (or 8-800-333-05-00).

Tell the consultant about your problem. Most likely he will find a solution. Perhaps the operator will send you settings that you need to activate.

If there are only temporary problems, the operator will also tell you about this.

In any case, you can use the SMS sending service. To do this, go to the operators cellular communications and send a message from the network:
http://beeline.ru – for Beeline;
http://mts.ru – for MTS;
http://megafon.ru – for Megafon;
http://tele2.ru - for Tele2.

Sources:

• Beeline official website
• MTS official website
• Megafon official website
• Tele2 official website

In some cases, when a subscriber is expecting an important SMS message, it does not arrive, although such problems have not been observed before. The reasons for this may be insufficient funds in the account, hardware failures, etc.