Solved: Re: Text messages on Whatsapp and Messenger

Secgen · ‎07-08-2021

I cannot send or receive messages unless I am connected to the internet

MI5 · ‎08-08-2021

It could be a network fault O2 Service Status

Data may be turned off for some apps (check under mobile data settings).

Your apn may be wrong (try resetting your network connections).

If all looks OK on your phone, call O2 to check your account Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support

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MI5 · ‎07-08-2021

@Secgen

That is correct.

Data is needed for both those apps.

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Secgen · ‎08-08-2021

Hi thanks for the reply. I should have a couple of gigs of data, on myo2 it says it is available but still nothing, bill is fully paid up.

MI5 · ‎08-08-2021

@Secgen

Is mobile data enabled in your phone settings?

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Secgen · ‎08-08-2021

Yes I have it enabled

MI5 · ‎08-08-2021

@Secgen

It could be a network fault O2 Service Status

Data may be turned off for some apps (check under mobile data settings).

Your apn may be wrong (try resetting your network connections).

If all looks OK on your phone, call O2 to check your account Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.

Secgen · ‎08-08-2021

Thank you for the advice, I will check my settings, but I will def not go to O2 help again, the absolute wordt pathetic help desk I have ever encountered. I will find another provider first. Thank you again.

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