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Stewart75
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Hey

 

I just upgraded my mobile contract yesterday to a data only contract with a microsoft surface pro x, I was told I could still receive text messages and set up whatsapp on this, can you help with how to set this up.

 

I can see an app called messages but it doesnt give facility to send and isnt receiving any test messages I have sent so may not be set up right. 

 

thanks

Stewart

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MI5
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@Stewart75 

You may need to set your message centre number, see help here 

Guide: Text Message Tips (not sent or received) 

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madasaf1sh
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@Stewart75

The Microsoft Messaging app, is only for operator generated messages.

It doesn't support sending or receiving text messages.

"https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/microsoft-messaging/9wzdncrfjbq6?activetab=pivot:overviewtab"

 

Also read this 

 

surface pro x LTE version cannot receive/send SMS message - Microsoft Community

WhatsApp has to be setup on a mobile first and then connected via the WhatsApp WebApp and QR Codes

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Hi @Stewart75 did you manage to sort this?

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