can't text

oxford4eyes · 20-04-2005, 10:58

hi got a nokia 1100 which up to about 2 hours ago was fine but now can't send or recieve text messages can ring out or take calls allright but no texts anyone got a clue about this

mcflyer · 20-04-2005, 11:25

lets start with your network??

and if its o2 u've wasted yet another trhread...

oxford4eyes · 20-04-2005, 11:40

vodafone i rang up help line 191 they said mask down but can't get my head round it cos my wife and sons works but mine don't?

britcub · 20-04-2005, 14:40

If you've set your phone to withhold your number when calling, you won't be able to text from it.

Laydee Danielle · 20-04-2005, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by britcub

If you've set your phone to withhold your number when calling, you won't be able to text from it.

are u sure thats correct? I have my number set to withheld and can still text although I do have a different phone to the one in question!

skip raider · 20-04-2005, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by oxford4eyes

vodafone i rang up help line 191 they said mask down but can't get my head round it cos my wife and sons works but mine don't?

it makes no difference if you sons and wifes work, as they might have there details on a different base station (mast) as yours, so for example your phones info could be baised in Leeds and your sons/wifes in London, so if that mast in Leeds is down then you cant use full services....when ever your move about the area the masts keeps a temp copy of you phones details and transfer seamlessley from mast to mast....but if one mast goes down the process is disrupted

britcub · 20-04-2005, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laydee Danielle

are u sure thats correct? I have my number set to withheld and can still text although I do have a different phone to the one in question!

As I understand it, you must have a return number to be able to send text. That's why landline text services require Caller ID to be enabled, so that the return number can be accessed.

lee18xx · 20-04-2005, 21:23

No - withhelding your number does not affect text or picture messaging services in anyway. There is no way of sending a withheld text message from your handset.

20-04-2005, 10:58	#1
oxford4eyes Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: oxford Posts: 884	can't text hi got a nokia 1100 which up to about 2 hours ago was fine but now can't send or recieve text messages can ring out or take calls allright but no texts anyone got a clue about this

20-04-2005, 11:25	#2
mcflyer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 630	lets start with your network?? and if its o2 u've wasted yet another trhread...

20-04-2005, 11:40	#3
oxford4eyes Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: oxford Posts: 884	vodafone i rang up help line 191 they said mask down but can't get my head round it cos my wife and sons works but mine don't?

20-04-2005, 14:40	#4
britcub Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 255	If you've set your phone to withhold your number when calling, you won't be able to text from it.

20-04-2005, 19:09	#5
Laydee Danielle Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 108	Quote: Originally Posted by britcub If you've set your phone to withhold your number when calling, you won't be able to text from it. are u sure thats correct? I have my number set to withheld and can still text although I do have a different phone to the one in question!

20-04-2005, 20:25	#6
skip raider Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murton, County Durham Posts: 484	Quote: Originally Posted by oxford4eyes vodafone i rang up help line 191 they said mask down but can't get my head round it cos my wife and sons works but mine don't? it makes no difference if you sons and wifes work, as they might have there details on a different base station (mast) as yours, so for example your phones info could be baised in Leeds and your sons/wifes in London, so if that mast in Leeds is down then you cant use full services....when ever your move about the area the masts keeps a temp copy of you phones details and transfer seamlessley from mast to mast....but if one mast goes down the process is disrupted

20-04-2005, 21:10	#7
britcub Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 255	Quote: Originally Posted by Laydee Danielle are u sure thats correct? I have my number set to withheld and can still text although I do have a different phone to the one in question! As I understand it, you must have a return number to be able to send text. That's why landline text services require Caller ID to be enabled, so that the return number can be accessed.

20-04-2005, 21:23	#8
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	No - withhelding your number does not affect text or picture messaging services in anyway. There is no way of sending a withheld text message from your handset.

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