If your Android device is not receiving text messages anymore, you may miss out on important OTPs and other crucial texts. Therefore, it is imperative that you promptly address this problem. I strongly advise you to follow the troubleshooting steps provided below in order to start receiving messages once again.
1. Check Your Spam & Blocked Folder
It is possible that you are curious as to why you are not receiving text messages, when in fact the issue lies in them being sorted into a concealed folder. If you have enabled spam protection, your SMS application can automatically redirect text messages from blocked senders or those identified as spam to the spam folder.
If you use Google Messages as your primary messaging app, you can access your filtered messages by tapping on your profile image or the text located in the top right corner, and then selecting Spam & blocked.
The steps required to be followed may vary if you utilize Truecaller or any other Android application for SMS messaging.
In the event that you are not receiving a message from a particular contact, it is possible that you have blocked their number. It is important to note that Google Messages does not store texts from blocked contacts in the spam folder. Therefore, to ensure that you receive the text message the next time they send it, you must first unblock the contact.
2. Clear Storage Space
Modern smartphones come with ample storage capacity, so this might not pose a problem. However, if you accumulate a large amount of media and your phone's storage is full, you won't be able to receive any new messages. In such cases, your Android phone will alert you that messages cannot be sent or received until storage space is freed up.
The only solution is to clear the storage space on your Android device by going to Settings > Storage. From there, you can see a detailed breakdown of how your device's storage is being utilized. By selecting a specific category, you can review and delete unnecessary items. It is advisable to start by removing media files (after backing up your data), as they often occupy a significant amount of space.
If apps occupy the most storage, you can delete their storage or fully
uninstall those that you don't need. This should create considerable
storage space to receive and store text messages again.
3. Make Sure Airplane Mode Isn't Enabled
Airplane mode is designed to disable your cellular data, preventing you from sending or receiving text messages. While this may seem like common knowledge, it is important to verify whether Airplane mode is activated on your device. Normally, when Airplane mode is enabled, you will notice an airplane icon appearing on the status bar at the top of your Android phone.
You have the option to verify this by swiping downwards from the top of your screen to access the Quick Settings menu. If the Airplane mode toggle is not visible, swipe down once more from the top and tap on the airplane icon to deactivate it if it is currently enabled.
If you have personalized your Quick Settings menu and eliminated the Airplane mode toggle, you can reach the function by going to Settings > Network & internet.
4. Check Your Network Connection
If Airplane mode is not enabled, it is possible that you are not receiving messages due to a poor or unavailable network connection. Android phones typically indicate the status of your network through various symbols in the Android status bar.
To verify the status of your network, you can check the symbol displayed in your status bar. If there is no signal indicator or only one bar is shown, it is likely that there is an issue with your cellular network.
To resolve this, you can try enabling Airplane mode and then disabling it after a few seconds. Another option is to restart your device, as many smartphone problems can be resolved with a simple restart. If these solutions do not work, you can proceed to the next troubleshooting step.
5. Reset Your Network Settings
An alternative you can consider is resetting your network settings. This can assist in resolving any unexpected network problems you may be encountering. Resetting your network's settings may sound intimidating, but it is not.
Unlike resetting your Android phone, this action does not impact your data. It solely restores network-related settings (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular) to their original state. To reset your network settings, please follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your phone and select System.
2. Tap on Reset options and then choose Reset Mobile Network Settings.
3. Tap on Reset settings. You might be prompted to enter your phone's password to proceed.
4. Lastly, tap on Reset settings on the subsequent page to confirm.
If you own a Samsung phone, you need to head to Settings > General management to find the Reset option. You can also use the search bar in the Settings app to find it easily