Why can’t I send text messages on my mobile phone: Cause Analysis and Solutions
Recently, many users have reported that text messages on their mobile phones failed to be sent. This problem has appeared frequently in hot topics in the past 10 days. This article will combine hotspot content across the entire network to analyze common reasons for failure to send text messages, and provide structured data and solutions.
1. The correlation between recent hot topics and text message sending issues

According to network hotspot data in the past 10 days, the following topics are highly related to mobile phone text messaging issues:
| hot topics | Relevance | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| 5G network upgrade failure | high | Weibo, Zhihu |
| Operator system maintenance | in | Tieba, operator official website |
| Mobile phone system update BUG | high | Major mobile phone brand forums |
| SMS blocking software conflicts | in | technical community |
2. Common reasons for text message sending failure
According to user feedback and technical analysis, the main reasons for SMS failure are as follows:
| Question type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Network signal problem | 35% | It shows "Sending" when sending but ultimately fails |
| SMS center number error | 25% | Immediately prompt that sending failed |
| Phone storage is full | 15% | Prompt "Insufficient storage space" |
| Blacklist interception | 10% | No prompt but the other party cannot receive it |
| other reasons | 15% | Various manifestations |
3. Detailed solutions
1. Solutions to network signal problems
• Check the signal strength of your mobile phone to ensure there is at least 2 bars of signal
• Try switching to airplane mode and then off
• Move to an open area to test
2. SMS center number setting
Reference for SMS center numbers of major operators:
| Operator | SMS center number |
|---|---|
| China Mobile | +8613800XXX500 (XXX is the area code) |
| China Unicom | +8613010XXX500 |
| China Telecom | +8613010XXX500 |
3. Storage space cleaning guide
• Go to Settings-Storage and check the available space
• Delete unnecessary text messages, pictures and videos
• Clear app cache data
4. Special reminder on the latest hot issues
According to recent user feedback, the following two issues require special attention:
| question | Scope of influence | Temporary solution |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 17.4 SMS BUG | Some iPhone users | Restart the phone or downgrade the system |
| Mobile 5G message compatibility issues | Some 5G mobile phone users | Turn off 5G messaging function |
5. Final troubleshooting steps
If none of the above methods work, it is recommended that you follow the steps below to investigate thoroughly:
1. Remove the SIM card and reinsert it
2. Change to another mobile phone to test
3. Contact the operator’s customer service to confirm account status
4. Restore factory settings after backing up data
Conclusion
SMS sending problems may be caused by many reasons. This article provides structured analysis data based on recent hot topics and user feedback. If the problem is still not resolved, it is recommended to take your mobile phone to the official after-sales outlet for testing. At the same time, pay attention to operator announcements and mobile phone system updates to obtain the latest solutions in a timely manner.
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