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

Baba88
Network Novice
Hace 28 días
I am having trouble with my network and other networks like metro or cricket cannot receive a message from me T-Mobile need to fix their networks ASAP
mytown63
Network Novice
Hace 2 años
what is short codes?
also RCS chats sent over WiFi & WiFi calling numbers do ot show up on bill ...whg?
Tysinb5701
Newbie Caller
Hace 2 años
I can't receive any text messages. This is wield. It's actually bad.
rectalogic
Network Novice
Hace 2 años
Two lines in my account could not receive SMS from websites, the other 2 could. After an hour on the phone with tech support, and continual denials that those 2 lines had shortcode blocks, they finally discovered they did have shortcode blocks. He said they had to go in via some backdoor to discover the secret/hidden shortcode blocks and remove them, that's why they were denying they existed at first. Anyway now SMS works on all 4 lines.
fireguy_6364
Modem Master
Hace 2 años
Gster1954 wrote:

I am having the same issue in March 2023 (near Atlanta, GA). Everything was working fine until yesterday morning and from about midday yesterday, I can send texts, but I cannot receive texts. I have been on the phone with T-Mobile doing all sorts of resets and software updates...all to no avail. They have given me a ticket for the problem. I will update once this is solved--assuming that it is solved.

are there any other peeps around you that also have TMO? if they have no issues but you do then its either account issues or phone issues..if theyre seeing the same thing then its pointing right at a network issue.
Gster1954
Network Novice
Hace 2 años
I am having the same issue in March 2023 (near Atlanta, GA). Everything was working fine until yesterday morning and from about midday yesterday, I can send texts, but I cannot receive texts. I have been on the phone with T-Mobile doing all sorts of resets and software updates...all to no avail. They have given me a ticket for the problem. I will update once this is solved--assuming that it is solved.
Som_Dh
Transmission Trainee
Hace 2 años
you can try these alternates and parches till issue gets fixed from T-Mobile side.
iPhone_user_inf
Network Novice
Hace 2 años
Single Phone Number of Multiple Phone Line account not receiving Text Messages

iPhone 11 not receiving short text messages from T-Mobile to a single phone number "XYZ"
Several lines on the T-Mobile account - iPhone 11, iPhone 10 and iPhone 7. All other phone numbers have no issues to date.
The phone number is not on the government no-caller list.
Desire is Not to Port this Phone number to a different carrier.
Issue is not device related. Issue is not SIM card related.
To verify not a phone or SIM card issue with a really solid T-Mobile representative; performed the following:
Performed factory resets on all phones.
Swapped SIM cards between phones. When other SIM cards (associated with other numbers) were in each phone; short messages appeared with no problem. This was tested with both Wi-Fi on and Wi-Fi off.
Software is up to date on all phones.
The issue appears to be associated with a single phone number "XYZ"
Bought a new SIM card. Activated that SIM card with the single phone number "XYZ".
Tested the new SIM card in all three iPhones. The card recognizes network. The card allows phone calls.
Short messages are STILL not being received.
T-Mobile states that they have "pending" status on all short messages including those from T-Mobile on their backend server for the specific phone number. The T-Mobile error message states 'Device' issues. T-Mobile is stating that the device is for some reason not receiving the messages.
T-Mobile representative acknowledged by all the actions taken with swapping SIMs, re-setting phones, activating a new SIM that this is NOT a device issue. This in spite of the error message on their backend server.
Again, this is associated with a single phone number.
T-Mobile representative suggested half-heartedly that I "port" my number to another carrier. Said their hands were tied and that yes, the engineering ticket has been updated and they must wait for engineers to respond. Each call extends response time for fixing to another 3 day
Honestly at a total loss here.
I've tried all the suggestions in T-Mobile feeds and Apple feeds, and performed numerous test cases both with T-Mobile representative and without. All documented with the representative for the engineers.
Again, this is associated with a single phone number.
Anything else to try?
mark6139
Network Novice
Hace 3 años
NinaP wrote:

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.

If this is the problem, then why is it that most people posting here (including me) have the problem “solved” (temporarily, of course) simply by rebooting the phone?
BurnsFam
Newbie Caller
Hace 3 años
JJGG wrote:

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.

This worked for us. My son wasn't receiving any texts from iPhones on his Android phone. Could send to them but not receive. Turning off Private DNS was the solution.