Wondering if anyone else is newly having this issue. I found this thread that started two years ago but still had replies within the last four months and there doesn't appear to be a solution. https://community.t-mobile.com/accounts-services-4/why-am-i-randomly-not-receiving-texts-13397I spent nearly an hour on the phone with tech support earlier and though we tried a ton of resets on my phone, as well as her manually changing what tower my phone is connecting to, I still cannot receive text messages from most accounts, including T-Mobile verification codes. Tech support had to text the other phone on our account so I could verify it was me. Many things require two-factor authentication these days, so I can't just go forward not receiving texts. Tech support said they would monitor my account for 48 hours, but wouldn't be able to tell if I was being sent messages that ultimately weren't getting delivered, so I'm not sure what the monitoring is going to do. I'm searching for any type of solution at this point. I feel like someone ought to be able to hit the master reset on my phone number and start from scratch. I can't imagine how a phone number could essentially be corrupted into not being able to receive texts anymore. I'm having issues with SMS, MMS, and Short Code. Only two people I know have gotten their texts through to me out of ten. Please help!

Blaine_the_train wrote: I'm having the same issue with iPhone. Texts will send but stopped receiving suddenly mid-conversation and has been blackout since. It's been nearly 36 hours since last message received. They get my messages but I get nothing. Tech support confirmed short codes on account were OK. I was able to receive texts from wife (android) until earlier today but even that doesn't work. Have an engineering ticket in but ready to just cancel T-Mobile after 20 years at this point. Update to my particular scenario. We went to a T-Mobile store to swap SIM cards and did the same type of troubleshooting as the helpdesk agents - and ultimately had no resolution on the current device. To try to fix, we finally traded in the iPhone for a new one - but even without restoring from back-up the same problem continued. We had stumped both the troubleshooting team members. We then tried switching our plan to Magenta to basically reset the entire phone number - no luck. After about 2.5 hours we left and the issue continued. I then filed an informal complaint with the FCC to start the 30 day clock for a written response (more on that later). I called in later that evening to try and get an update on the engineering ticket, but didn't get anywhere. All the agents kept mentioning was that there was some type of outage in the tower near my home location - which… being a mobile device and the issue travelling everywhere with me (even through multiple states) didn't make a lick of sense to me and seemed like a convenient way to get me to hang up. I finally resorted to sending a message (i could send, not receive) letting them know I was unable to get texts of any kind and will let them know once resolved. (embarassing). Fast forward to 2 more textless days (was actually getting kind of used to not having texts) and suddenly I got a shortcode asking to confirm my account. I tested texting back and forth with other people and the issue magically resolved itself! However, I did not get any of the texts from the previous 5 days. 😑 However, I have continued to receive text messages. Later that day, I called the support line again just to see if there was any actual activity or if it was happenstance. I FINALLY was transferred to the actual engineering guys in Atlanta and talked to the nicest guy ever. He looked everything up and confirmed my physical home address. I asked why everyone keeps asking that and how a tower being updated/out of service has anything to do with a mobile phone line. He explained that depending on when the actual tower was taken offline and the status of what my phone was connected to, the networking components can get stuck thinking it only wants to connect to that particular tower. Resetting the location on the network *should* clear it out which he did. Did the agents prior to him do this? Possible… but they didn't really give any details on what all they tinkered with on their end. After a full reset again we were hoping to get a barrage of the old texts - but when that didn't happen, he said there was nothing really more he could do as SMS is not accessible even to engineers. Possibly doing all of the resets, swapping SIMS, phones, and even the phone plan probably didn't help the situation. He also said that if you are a long-time customer (20+ years) to immediately just ask for a manager if you don't get your issue resolved right away. Overall, while being a frustrating situation - this particular employee (and the store staff) were superb customer service and made a frustrating situation more tolerable and I was satisfied the issue was fixed and how to make noise in the future if it happened again. Now for the FCC informal complaint resolution. Similar to a previous post that gave me the idea of even submitting, once you submit - the complaint is forwarded to an executive team for resolution. I didn't hear anything back for nearly 25 days (the deadline is 30 days) but finally did get a call from that team. I gave him a recap of everything that happened and that the issue was fixed and hasn't been an issue since - but was extremely irritating as nearly everything now relies on SMS multi-factor authentication (by default). I didn't ask for anything, but they did comp our bill which was appreciated. The FCC complaint process does give you a step by step update each time any activity happens, so I would recommend filing this if you do encounter a significant problem that appears to be service provider related (after ruling out your device/settings/home network is not the root cause). Long story short - if this happens again, or has happened to you my key learnings were: follow the support process and jump through each of the little tech hoops - if only to rule out a specific issue. I factory reset my phone about 10x trying to make sure it wasn't some app or setting on my iPhone. This was aggravating, but I am also in IT and know this is important to rule every checkbox off the list. Go to a physical store and explain what you've done and if they have any other tricks - namely swapping out the SIM card or resetting your plan. If you don't get anywhere and they do have an engineering ticket placed- ask to be transferred directly to the engineering team. Not sure if they are only in Atlanta - but it was obvious that i had reached a different team when he answered with something like "hi - this is Bob from T-Mobile Atlanta team… what can i help you with?" If you do have a problem that isn't being addressed and corporate should know about it - file an informal FCC Complaint. As a last resort, and no resolution - i would most likely have tried getting a brand new phone number with T-Mobile before switching. We have been long-time customers and have had zero issues outside of minor annoyances (usually sales people related). Apologies for the long update, but wanted to give resolution to my personal story as many times you hear others complain with the same issue, but never how it actually was fixed. It wasn't easy - and still not 100% clear what fixed it - but crazy things happen sometimes. On to the next problem in my life! ¡Saludos!

I'm having the same issue, except my texts are going through, I'm just not getting any back. Although I seem to be able to get them from T-Mobile customers. This has happened to me so much over the last few years, I don't really understand why it hasn't been resolved.

Jewels524TN wrote: I'm having the same issue, except my texts are going through, I'm just not getting any back. Although I seem to be able to get them from T-Mobile customers. This has happened to me so much over the last few years, I don't really understand why it hasn't been resolved. I am having the same issue as you. I can send but can't receive. I was able to receive from a fellow customer, but that's it.

I guess after some time, it works again. But this happens sporadically, I would say at least twice a month. I've chatted with TMobile a little bit ago, but they can't give me a solution. A technician is supposed to call me shortly....

I have had problems since this morning. I send out texts, my client (Chomp) requests an ack and receives (confirming it is going out). Others are receiving my texts, even on TMO but I am not receiving any texts at all. Using DIGITS app shows missed messages. Agent earlier this afternoon said this problem has been observed across the country. Before this, I have tried rebooting phone, clearing cache, using default messaging app, even getting tech support to redirect me to a better tower (like a PRL update), btu nothing so far has worked. Interesting thing is I have 5 other lines on my account and none of them are having the problem. I have a Note20Ultra if that makes a difference.

Can't receive text messages from most sources, including T-Mobile verification

JJGG
Newbie Caller
Hace 3 años
I was running the same issue and testing my phone I found this to solve it. You have to verify Settings - Network & Internet, then be sure your Private DNS is Off. Using private DNS provider hostname can block SMS in both directions, that is an option some people use to stop spam and incoming call machine. I hope it could be work for the community.
NinaP
Newbie Caller
Hace 3 años
SOLVED: Verification codes come through as what's called "short code". This is an add on feature that must be manually added/turned on by each customer by calling customer service to turn this feature on for their line. Most cell phone providers already have this feature turned on but in an effort to reduce spam being sent to your phone number, T-Mobile has it turned off automatically. So the customer must call in and specifically ask for "short code" to be turned on.
TarheelGirl189
Newbie Caller
Hace 3 años
I had same issue, just with T-Mobile when upgrading phone. Did chat with service rep and they had no answer. I cleared cache, checked for blocked number, turned airplane icon on then off. Nothing worked. I just happened to have my "Phone Link" app up on laptop, and boom there were all the codes I had requested under messages. No idea why my messaging app on phone didn't get them. So I was finally able to upgrade without going to store it calling.
Tysinb5701
Newbie Caller
Hace 2 años
I can't receive any text messages. This is wield. It's actually bad.
Cskrilla
Roaming Rookie
Hace 4 años
bm524 wrote:

My T-Mobile verification texts just arrived 5 hours late. And now a few minutes later, it seems the dam has broken and I'm getting bombarded by everything I missed over the past 30 hours or so. Not sure if I'm out of the woods, but it seems I'm sending and receiving instantly now. Crossing fingers, though I still wish there was an obvious solution.

Hope you all get yours figured out soon. Again, it was about 30 hours since I first noticed the issue before everything came back.

Thanks for the update.
RobNC
Transmission Trainee
Hace 4 años
UPDATE2: I called again yesterday and was told the problem would be fixed by 5AM EST 10/4/2021. I did seem to get all my missed messages between 5 and 6:20AM, so problem receiving messages seems resolved. I was told that it only affected newer Android phones (I have SGN20Ultra). It could have been some kind of weird 5G hiccup, but who knows. Just glad it seems to be resolved!
Sadé
Network Novice
Hace 4 años
I'm unable to receive sms
I spoke to tech support and we still couldn't rectify
Does anyone have solution?
Rat315
Network Novice
Hace 4 años
Having same issue of not receiving texts. When I reboot the phone all of the texts come through at once. Been going on for several weeks now. Samsung A715G.
Czarcazm
Network Novice
Hace 4 años
We are having the same issue -- intermittent issue with receiving calls and text messages (but not sending). It appears to be an issue (at least for us) related to Carrier Hub Magenta software. While T-Mobile tech support has been able to replicate the problem, they have had zero luck resolving it. Countless reboots, two factory resets, manual tower reassignment -- we can fix it by manually deleting contacts and then importing them again, but as soon as the phone connects to a new tower, it goes back to the same intermittent issue. Oddly, it does not seem to have any structure to which texts are dropped and from whom.
Malone209
Network Novice
Hace 3 años
I'm having the same issue. I can send just fine but I'm not receiving texts. I checked my usage on TMobile and it says I'm receiving incoming messages but I don't actually receive it.

I've reset and tried everything (private DNS off also doesn't work). I escalated this to an engineer with TMobile but it's getting out of hand.

Is this a recent issue with TMobile or what's happening?