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Huawei P9

Android 6.0
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I can't send and receive text messages

The message centre number is incorrect

Set up your phone for text messaging

Press the message icon.
Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Advanced.
Press SMS centre no..
Key in +61418706700 and press the confirm icon.
+61418706700
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Advanced"
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Advanced.
  • 2
    Set up your phone for text messaging
    • Press SMS centre no..
    • Key in +61418706700 and press the confirm icon.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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The text message isn't written correctly
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Can you make a voice call?

It's important to find out if you can make a voice call. If you can't make a voice call, you need to solve this problem first. When the problem is solved, you will most likely also be able to send and receive text messages.

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