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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
The message centre number is incorrect

Set up your tablet for text messaging

  • 1
    Find "Text messages"
    • Press Messages.
    • Press MORE.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More settings.
    • Press Text messages.
  • 2
    Save the message centre number
    • Press Message centre.
    • Key in +61418706700 and press SET.
  • 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?

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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