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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

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I can't send and receive text messages

There's an error at the receiving end

Write and send SMS

  • 1
    Find "Messages"
    • Press Messages.
  • 2
    Write text message
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 3
    Enter recipient
    • Key in the first letters of the required contact.
      Matching contacts are displayed.
      Press the required contact.
  • 4
    Write the text
    • Press Enter message.
      Write the text for your text message.
    • See how to write text.
  • 5
    Send text message
    • Press SEND when you've finished your text message.
  • 6
    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?

It's important first to find out if you can make a call. If you can't make a call, you need to solve this problem. By solving this problem you'll most likely solve your problem with sending and receiving text messages.

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