topic Re: Cannot send texts to one contact in Apple

Cannot send texts to one contact

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:14:47 GMT

I suddenly cannot send texts to one contact,although I can receive texts from this contact and we can phone each other. I have an iPhone SE and they have a basic Samsung phone and text device. Though this suggests the Samsung has somehow blocked my number their local O2 shop has apparently checked the phone and says there's nothing wrong with it, and of course the phone part still works both ways. I had a 5c when this first happened but have since upgraded to an SE and the problem is still there, so assume it isn't me. Any suggestions as this is getting very frustrating.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

MI5 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:24:04 GMT

If they are sure your number isn't blocked in the message app (not the phone app) ask them to delete your number from their contacts list and then re enter it.
But, get them to also check the message app spam list first.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

jonsie — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:45:45 GMT

Your number is 99% certainly blocked on the Samsung within the messaging app settings.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:15:13 GMT

Thanks. Will try to sort this way, though O2 shop should have checked this I would have thought?

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

MercedesS — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:20:40 GMT

Hello @Anonymous,

Not sure if it helps but you can check this from Apple: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Please, let us know how it goes and if we can help you more

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

MI5 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:37:25 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Thanks. Will try to sort this way, though O2 shop should have checked this I would have thought?

Many people don't know that Samsung phones have a blocked call or spam list in message settings too.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:23:12 GMT

Thanks for all replies. Sorry it has taken so long to advise due to holidays,but the problem is now solved! Somehow the spam messages had been ticked on the Samsung. Took a while to find but now sorted. Thanks again.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

MI5 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:31:49 GMT

Always catching people out is that

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

Martin-O2 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:39:36 GMT

Glad to hear you got sorted @Anonymous! Those spam filters are handy until a number goes on there inadvertently.

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

jonsie — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:19:40 GMT

Good news, glad you finally found the problem ☺️

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

MartynP33 — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:01:33 GMT

I have the same problem. I deleted the contact and the entire (previous) text history, and I still cannot text the number. The recipient has no blocks on my number!! The failure message says "Not delivered". Any thoughts?

Re: Cannot send texts to one contact

Oxonian — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:40:53 GMT

@MartynP33

You have posted onto a thread that was last live six and a half years ago. That is a certain way to get you question overlooked on this forum.

I suggested that you go back to the homepage, select "Start a New Conversation" and succinctly explain your problem - help will follow. 👍