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LG G6

Android 7.0
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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 More.
Press Text messages.
Press Service center number.
Key in +61418706700 and press SAVE.
+61418706700
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Service center number"
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More.
    • Press Text messages.
    • Press Service center number.
  • 2
    Set the message centre number
    • Key in +61418706700 and press SAVE.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Can you make a voice call?

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