Why am I not getting text messages? Follow
There are a few potential reasons that you might not be receiving text messages. Here are the common issues to check:
- Do you have a cell or WiFi connection? A low signal can prevent you from receiving incoming texts when they are sent.
- Do you have “Do Not Disturb” or “Focus Mode” toggled on? If these features are enabled then you might have your notifications silenced and could miss incoming texts.
- Have you blocked anyone who might be trying to reach you? If there’s a sender you’re expecting to hear from, check that you haven’t blocked their number inadvertently.
- Is all your software up-to-date? Your phone might be sluggish if you’re due to update the operating system.
If you’re still not receiving texts after you’ve gone through this troubleshooting list, restart your phone. Sometimes it really is as easy as turning it off and on again.