It took me a lot of Googling, but I finally found the fix for the annoying issue of outbound SMSs never working, even with alternatives such as ChompSMS and Handcent.
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Error messages that indicate this problem:-"Message not sent" in notification bar after attempting to send a message from the Messaging app. "Failed" listed under the message.
-"Send failed" message by ChompSMS whenever trying to send a message.
-"Message not sent" error given by Handcent.
-00 or refresh error when *#*#4636#*#* is opened from the dialer and you go into Phone information and his Refresh.
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Cause:The SIM card for the phone has a corrupted SMSC number. From Wikipedia, "A Short Message Service Center (SMSC) is a network element in the mobile telephone network which delivers SMS messages."
Or the ROM does not correctly read the data. In my case, I could not send messages even when flashed to stock.
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Fixes:-Fix for Messaging app is easy. Simply open up Messaging, hit menu, and choose Settings. Change the field for "Message centre" to your carrier's number. A search on Google for the message centre for your carrier will usually give good results. A search for AT&T's revealed this page.
-Fix for ChompSMS, Handcent, and other 3rd party apps:
As these usually lack a message centre field, we must delve into the deep, dark settings of the phone. Go into the dialer of the Phone app and enter the code: *#*#INFO#*#* (synonymous with *#*#4636#*#* ). Hit Phone information. At the bottom here, you will see SMSC: and a text box. This is where the SMSC number must go.
HOWEVER, the number for the SMSC must first be in hexadecimal PDU format. To convert, take the original number (in this example, I will use AT&T's +13123149810) and put it in the conversion here. The characters you will need are the characters beginning on the second line all the way all to the pair of 11s that follow a zero.
Here are some example conversions:
Code:
+13123149810-> 07913121139418F011
+447785016005-> 079144775810065011
+4531300000-> 0691541303000011
The numbers will appear longer than this, but you just cut it off at the 011 ending.
This is the number that will go into the SMSC: field in the aforementioned steps. Then, hit update. Viola, Handcent and ChompSMS should now work just fine
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Sources:http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=078232a74455bbf0&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926771
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Sorry to bump a thread, but my issue is relevant(and I didn't feel like PMing you, as others may benefit).
Anyway, I've had some errors with sending SMS. First time I tried this fix I thought "Great, finally I can send SMS again. Now I won't have to buy a new phone after all." Now here's my problem.
I press update next to the input field. Upon opening the testing app again it has cut-off the last two digits. I also usually need to restart after updating, then I can send a few SMS. After a while, it seems to re-read the corrupted SMS center number and it stops working again(and force me to reboot again).
Strange thing is, the encoded SMSC number is exactly as long as one of your example number. Here's the number for my SMS center: 07913121139418F011
Any thoughts?
EDIT: Oh, and this happens on the Samsung stock rom as well. So not a Cyanogenmod issue, I think.
did you try this method first?
-Fix for Messaging app is easy. Simply open up Messaging, hit menu, and choose Settings. Change the field for "Message centre" to your carrier's number. A search on Google for the message centre for your carrier will usually give good results. A search for AT&T's revealed this page.
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and in your message you say:
I press update next to the input field. Upon opening the testing app again it has cut-off the last two digits
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you put in the number BEFORE pressing update right? and what testing app?
**also if this is an error with a corrupted SMSC then it may be fixed by getting a new sim card. as the SMSC is on the sim.
What TRussello said, I think that if it keeps re-reading the wrong number you may need to visit the store for a new SIM.
TRusselo said:
did you try this method first?
and in your message you say:
you put in the number BEFORE pressing update right? and what testing app?
**also if this is an error with a corrupted SMSC then it may be fixed by getting a new sim card. as the SMSC is on the sim.
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Well, I assumed it was a corrupt SIM-card since that's what the cause is according to the original post. Seems unlikely however, as other phones(like my old Symbian phone) reads the number just fine.
Entering *#*#4636#*#* starts a "Testing" app, according to the recent app run list in both TouchWiz and Cyanogenmod.
The strange thing is that it does already show the correct number in the SMS app. In the field where I'm to input the converted number(the "Testing" app) it's always empty upon start. And yeah, I'm entering the number before pressing update.
The SIM card is only about a half year old so I don't think that's it.
Might be some strange Android bug, but I've never seen anyone else with issues like this.
EDIT: Did away with the stock SMS app, downloaded GO SMS and set the SMS center manually. Then activated the mode where GO SMS retrieves my SMS(if the stock app is removed). Working like a champ, so far.
Maybe mention that it needs a restart before it starts working!! (did not work before restart)
I did this with Vodafone India number and my smsc converted to pdu ended in '411' (079119895800454411), so it is not restricted to 011.
Thanks a lot for this effort in putting together this information
Love you man, solved my problem !
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MY|PHONE™
I made this small freeware.
It shows on your Today Screen, your last phone call and SMS details.
Additionally it can show the phone signal level.
Works on Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition and Windows Mobile 2003.
Just look screenshots.
You can show/hide details (these additional smaller lines) permanently or under the tapping for around 10 seconds.
Icons change the look, to indicate what kind of phone call or SMS message was the last one.
If you have missed last phone call or unread SMS message the title line could be in red to get your attention. Tap the line to view the details and turn off the red color.
To access the menu: tap-and-hold.
To uninstall: open the Start\Settings\Today\Items dialog and uncheck this item, then make soft-reset and uninstall.
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This software is freeware. No support, no warranty. It was not tested with all available hardware. If you got problems, let me know and I will try to fix up.
nice, and freeware is always welcomed
BUT
-i'm using Snoopsoft Dashboard 2.0.47 and it crashes my xda2 everytime when i select/deselect it as today module within dashboard (this happens with your Phone Profile software too).
-directly after installation it displays 'Last Phone Call' time from: unkown nr 14m16s. i never received a call at this time and the last call i had was from a known number and lastet only 2 min.
-when receiving a new sms it's telling me 'No SMS received'
looks like going back to the drawing board again...
EDIT:
the problem with dashboard is still here, but a softreset and some new calls fixed the other problems...
but what i noticed: the callers name is displayed correct in the missed call display but not in the last unread sms. it only shows the phone number (without +) and not the contacts name...
dashboard
I'm using dashboard too. Latest version.
I think the problem is with dashboard. because it crashed my machine with other plug-ins too.(in the moment when it is selected/diselected)
When I do not use dashboard there is no crashes with MY|PHONE
as the standard plug-in.
MY|PHONE checks the SMS message "on the fly" (not the SMS outlook storage) only when it's running as TOday Screen item.
Sorry about SMS sender name: yes, it is not working now, only SMS number.
dashboard and pocketfacelift
this is a screenshot where you can see I use both dashboard (none skin) and pocketfacelift together with my programs: MY|PHONE and Phone Profiles (upcoming new version).
I used pocketfacelift (still it is not compatibility with WM2003) just to: skin traybar's background and hide today screen's separate lines. this way: because I do not want to skin taskbar, due problems with dynamic notification icons.
Thx a lot for this app. Really nice one
Where did U get this nice PPS skin? That's best one I've ever seen and I want it badly
PS. Will be nice if clicking on SMS icon leads directly to inbox....
thanks for this app
regards kevin
I want that background too. Cool!
If you don't have the actual picture file, can you zip up the theme, and share it with us?
Nice one mate!
hi jgui,
thanks again. sofar it's working fine... would be cool if you could add the caller display support for received SMS and the possibility to select that a click on the Missed Phoncalls goes to the Callers Log and a click on SMS received to the SMS aplication... what i really like is the red flashing text if you received a new SMS or missed a call... nice
JGUI/guys,
Is it just me, or when you uninstall it, does it leave your today screen section separator bars double the normal width, 2 pixels wide instead of one?
It's driving me mad, and no amount of soft resets will get rid of it. I've tried re-installing then uninstalling, but to no avail.
Anyone else getting this, or moreover, does anyone know how to get my bars back to the normal one pixel width?
the program runs correctly on my QTEK but displays no phone number, just "Missed Phone Call 00:19"
this does not give me more info than the standard warning sign in the taskbar except the time of the call.
tde said:
the program runs correctly on my QTEK but displays no phone number, just "Missed Phone Call 00:19"
this does not give me more info than the standard warning sign in the taskbar except the time of the call.
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Try tapping and HOLDING, in the area of the today screen where the plugin is located.
Then from the pop up menu, choose to tick the extra options to show this, and sms info.
Assuming you haven't already.
As for my last problem - sorted it by turning of ALL Today screen items so that no separator bars showed, then turning them back on.
At least it looks like its back to normal I think.
I'd second a request for that today skin ;-)
not only
you're more than second, tekguru
sorry, I have no rights to this (original) image.
MY Phone
..Super Software , Thanks
Congratulation, nice program.
I have a little problem, after I receive a call or an SMS, Today scrren do not refresh. I need to tap on today sreen, go to setting and clik save to refresh the today screen to show new calls or SMS
same here.
Also, I'd like the plugin to stop displaying that I missed a phone call when I acknowledge it on the taskbar icon.
Is it possible to have the contact name displayed instead of the phone number if it is present ?
nice tool anyway
tde said:
Is it possible to have the contact name displayed instead of the phone number if it is present ?
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Is necessary that in setting, you flag "Dissplay Caller's name if recognized"
ok thanks m8, I missed that!
The "settings" option is not very intuitive, I thought it was just the name of the displayed action-menu.
If you can also provide a fix for the refresh, I take it
thanks JGUI
such a great contribution, well done for a small & very usefull sw, thanks again
Hullo,
I have the MY PHONE working in Dashboard no problem. Just remember that after installation, to remove it from the standard today settings and then just tick it on in dashboard. Doing this causes a soft reset but then it will be fine.
I thought that the following changes might make the program much more accessible or maybe you can use these suggestions with some others to allow you to create a 'pro' version :lol:
1. Size of the font could be selectable by user.
2. Use bigger icons and position them side by side, (Similar to Battery pack style), when a user taps the icon the text would appear briefly (2 seconds).
3. The signal meter on my XDA II reports 113%, which should not occur.
Cheerio
Howard
Hello All,
I went from Haykuru's latest release to JF ADP15 a couple of days ago. Did a complete wipe, updated to the latest radio from HTC and now I can no longer send SMS (text) messages. I can receive them fine. I am using T-Mobile in the US.
Error:
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"message not sent", "unable to send this message"
I've tried:
downgrading the radio......... no fix
upgrading the radio again..... no fix
wiping the phone again......... no fix
searching all forums............. no fix
I think the what has happened is that the SMS number on my SIM card was somehow corrupted during the radio update. Is there a way to update this number again without calling CC. I don't want to deal with the whole "you're running a hacked phone" speech.
Thanks again!
Did a test using my wife's SIM card in my G1 and was able to send text messages. Therefore, it is my SIM card. It must have lost its' SMS settings somehow during the radio upgrade. (No idea how)
Is there any other way to update SMS data on the SIM using the G1 or is CC the only option?
Try rebooting normally.
That happens to me randomly, All I gotta do is reboot it and it will send it just fine. See if they receive the text. In my experience it tells me that it was undelivered and yet the person still got the text.
If you are still having issues go to:
Settings...wireless controls...mobile networks...access point names... you should see T-mobile click on it and look to see if you have your settings in there for sms ... unfortunately I am in Canada and dont have the settings, you can call t-mobile and they will help you or under the mobile network settings select network operators and it should find T-mobile ... select it and then try your texting again.
paid your bill?
Try to insert your SIM card in your wife's phone and see what happens.
veda_sticks said:
paid your bill?
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Serious. I've gone a few months late before. They canceled outgoing calls and text messages but Incoming works just fine.
veda_sticks said:
paid your bill?
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I was gonna ask him this Q but I didn't expect someone would complain and ask for help about txt while he can't make phone calls !
Thats just DIAG 101
Ever since I started messing with my phone I would randomly lose the ability to send/recieve texts and even calls sometimes. A reboot fixes that every time.
I recently upgraded to JF ADP1.5 and started noticing this same issue (of not being able to send SMS messages). Took Candroid's advice and checked out a virgin T-Mobile G1 and the settings. . . it has ~ 22 APNs listed where mine only has one.
Perhaps this is the issue?
EDIT: Swapped SIMs in the phone and the issue seemed to follow my SIM card. With a different SIM in my JF ADP1.5 phone, SMS messages are sent just fine.
Sounds like there's an account provisioning error with your SIM. A quick call to your provider should sort this out. They should be able to fix this immediately. Worst case scenario they'll send you a new SIM.
I had this problem and called T-Mobile. They sent me a text with the settings the phone should use. Haven't had problems since. Seems like the settings might have gotten lost in your case. A text from them should sort it out.
All fixed . . .
> Bring up the Dialer and enter (*#*#4636#*#*)
> Testing -> Phone information
> Scroll down to find SMSC
> Enter (+12063130004)
> Press Update
> Press Home
> Send yourself a text to verify that everything works
*Side Note*: I had actually been to this page a couple of days ago and pressed Update when the field was blank . . . so completely my fault
Hello, had the same problem, only on WM6.5. For me, it worked when I've changed in Advanced Network -> SMS Service -> SMS over: GPRS to GSM.
Can i ask for help?
I cannot send sms but can receive sms and call, i can even make a call pefectly.
Ive tried inserting my sim to different units but still cannot send sms.
Its been months since this happens my sim is a fixed plan offered by my company and i am the only one that has this problem.
Can someone pls help me...thanks
You not going to get any help. This phone is long disconnected
I got this error just now when I switched my wifi off. If I tap it, nothing happens. Everything seems to be functional. I had a very weak signal where I was when I got it.
Now, I'm new to Sprint. Is this something anyone has ever seen before on another device? What does it mean?
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I've seen this error a couple times... in my case everything worked fine when I received the error as well. I've read a couple other people having this error... so I don't think it's ununusual or indicative of bad hardware.
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Alright good, just wanted to make sure.
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It seems to show up semi-consistently when doing a profile update (possibly PRL as well). Google it and you'll find some posts on the Sprint community forums too.
Following along the same line...
How about this little number?
This pops up unexpectedly before and after I "rooted" mine.
VSNCP Error 5-GW Reject
There is a stupid stupid bug with the Photon Q that causes this.
Dial ##DATA# on your phone, go to "Data Profile" and look at your username. It should be [email protected] but instead theres an extra .com at the end.
Thats what causes the error (and also apparently stops you from receiving MMS). You have to contact Sprint customer service to get a special code to allow you to edit your username in the Data Profile. That fixed it for me.
Nippero said:
There is a stupid stupid bug with the Photon Q that causes this.
Dial ##DATA# on your phone, go to "Data Profile" and look at your username. It should be [email protected] but instead theres an extra .com at the end.
Thats what causes the error (and also apparently stops you from receiving MMS). You have to contact Sprint customer service to get a special code to allow you to edit your username in the Data Profile. That fixed it for me.
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Throwing in my two cents:
This seems to fix the 8-GW Reject error but not the 5. FYI, if you call them and fix the extra ".com" keep all the information. Whenever you get a new profile (initiated by you or Sprint) the bad username in the the Profile will come back and have to fix it again.
Called sprint a couple times about this. They told me it was a hardware problem and the phone had to be replaced! I don't believe that for a second but couldn't get any real information out of them. Another rumor is it's caused by some problem connecting to 4g though that is also unconfirmed.
benofilis said:
Throwing in my two cents:
This seems to fix the 8-GW Reject error but not the 5. FYI, if you call them and fix the extra ".com" keep all the information. Whenever you get a new profile (initiated by you or Sprint) the bad username in the the Profile will come back and have to fix it again.
Called sprint a couple times about this. They told me it was a hardware problem and the phone had to be replaced! I don't believe that for a second but couldn't get any real information out of them. Another rumor is it's caused by some problem connecting to 4g though that is also unconfirmed.
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I'll stick with my Q lol. Until then I hope this phone can upgrade to Jelly within the rooted phone. Can't install moto updates as of right now. (Deodexd w/ TWRP)
I continue to receive this error occasionally (every couple days). I'm on the latest moto update, my data username is fine, and I do not have any MMS problems ever since I fixed the MMS on Wifi issue (while on Wifi, MMS attachments report unable to send until mobile data is enabled - sending a picture via gmail to self over wifi fixes this somehow).
It doesn't seem to cause any issues, however I read reports that calls won't come in until it is cleared from the notification bar, so try to notice it and clear it when you can.
FYI, the code that Sprint gives you when you need to edit something under the ##3282# (##DATA#) menu is called your MSL or Master Subsidy Lock code. This is unique to your phone so if you get it, keep it written down somewhere. If you're on this forum, you will likely need it at some point.
Edit: Another note... I've also seen reports that this error has to do with LTE network handshake, and for me that makes sense because my subdivision unfortunately is in a dead spot in the middle of an LTE coverage area. So I'm sure I'm getting faint signals causing the handshake to attempt and fail. If you're not in an LTE coverage area, you can switch to CDMA only mode under Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> More... -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode. That should help.
Woke up to the phone with a VSNCP Registration Response / Error 3 no P-GW available.
I checked ##DATA# and my username email address is correct. Voice and data both worked with the error.
Also I use an Airave due to such a poor service area.
Edit:
Woke up next day and new VSNCP Registration Response / Error 5: P-GW Reject
been reading some topics about this and i already have some work done but for some reason, i cannot see where i am failing.
i have python and sl4a installed. i also have the sl4a profile uploaded to its folder.
i already made a profile to take a picture if the lock pattern is wrong (2x).
this is done without problems, a picture is taken and put inside the DCIM/tasker folder.
the problem is that i never receive the email with the picture. it says "email_user" missing and i have already put my name in there! tried my name, my email address without @gmail.com, etc.
tips?
(i have followed this link http://tasker.wikidot.com/automatically-take-and-email-your-photo but also other posts regarding it). i am clueless.
nevermind. just solved it!
cesar.maranhao said:
nevermind. just solved it!
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please provede the solutions so other users with this problem can benefit from it. thanks
I know you've Already answered yourself but the tasker profile should look like this or similar
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But it gets more.complicated if you're using 2 factor auth with gmail
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that is what i have made!
i am now looking into how to send the GPS coordinates and the picture, all in the same email.
i already have secure settings installed so lets see if i can pull it off.
regards
cesar.maranhao said:
that is what i have made!
i am now looking into how to send the GPS coordinates and the picture, all in the same email.
i already have secure settings installed so lets see if i can pull it off.
regards
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Let us know if you manage that....
I'm thinking of setting up a 30 minute update of location.... I have prey installed but we had a phone out of signal and lost and we couldn't locate it. Because we'd travelled around a bit that day, we dont even know whoch town it was lost in. A 30 minute update of location could be very useful...
To get GPS location in the same Email, wouldn't the following work? (in addition to what you have already) - so, this would go between 6 and 7 of what rootSU posted.
GPS (on)
Get Location (GPS, 100)
Variable Set %EMAIL_BODY to The device is currently at %LOC
I use something similar, but I don't use Email - I use SMS instead.
So, if my phone is lost, I send a specific message to my phone from any phone. Upon receipt of that specific message, tasker will enable GPS, get GPS location, send back text message to the %SMSRF (SMS sender) with the current location, without saving that reply text message to message history.
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Let us know if you manage that....
I'm thinking of setting up a 30 minute update of location.... I have prey installed but we had a phone out of signal and lost and we couldn't locate it. Because we'd travelled around a bit that day, we dont even know whoch town it was lost in. A 30 minute update of location could be very useful...
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that 30 min update is very well thought. i managed to receive an email but still no coordinates. i have to look into this better. after i get that sorted, a 30 minute update with the correct coordinates is the next step... and keep the updates coming until the correct pattern lock is inserted. that would be very good.
jj14 said:
To get GPS location in the same Email, wouldn't the following work? (in addition to what you have already) - so, this would go between 6 and 7 of what rootSU posted.
GPS (on)
Get Location (GPS, 100)
Variable Set %EMAIL_BODY to The device is currently at %LOC
I use something similar, but I don't use Email - I use SMS instead.
So, if my phone is lost, I send a specific message to my phone from any phone. Upon receipt of that specific message, tasker will enable GPS, get GPS location, send back text message to the %SMSRF (SMS sender) with the current location, without saving that reply text message to message history.
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i tried something similar to that still with no results. will try some modifications to see if i am lucky.
had no luck until now but should be close. need to think this again.
When I open my contacts I have a name for John Jones. But when I open the messaging app John Jones is not in the list of available names. How can I fix this.
Do it directly from contacts...
Do what directly from contacts? I would like see John Jones' in the list of recipients when I open the 'Messages' icon. When I click on the 'blue' Messages icon on the main screen I see a list of the text messages I have. In addition, near the bottom there is an outline of a message box. Below that are the words 'Conversations' and 'Contacts'. When I click on the Contacts the name for John Jones does not appear. When I click on the outlined message box and proceed to select a recipient I get a list that looks very much like my list of Contacts except John Jones is not in the list.
It is only when I click on the Contacts icon on the main screen that John Jones appears.
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Do what directly from contacts? I would like see John Jones' in the list of recipients when I open the 'Messages' icon. When I click on the 'blue' Messages icon on the main screen I see a list of the text messages I have. In addition, near the bottom there is an outline of a message box. Below that are the words 'Conversations' and 'Contacts'. When I click on the Contacts the name for John Jones does not appear. When I click on the outlined message box and proceed to select a recipient I get a list that looks very much like my list of Contacts except John Jones is not in the list.
It is only when I click on the Contacts icon on the main screen that John Jones appears.
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There should be a pop up if you tap on the contact or at least there is with Pie. It's a little touchy if you don't hit it right and then you need to hit the back button to try over.
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I don't upgrade as I like Android 9's core functionality and usability; even after over 3 years I'm still learning about it. Android's lack of version continuity is a true pain... which I choose to avoid.
Does the contact saved have a phone number that you can text, or is it perhaps saved with email only?
Ok. I see what you're both talking about now. I randomly selected several contacts and found they don't all appear the same. I must have a different version of the OS but I see the same icons on some as you do but in a different location. To clarify, I selected Contacts from the main screen. If I click on certain contacts I get your circled list, horizontally, just below the contact name and number. (There is a spot for a picture above the name.) But for some contacts, such a John Johns (fictitious name, BTW) I get none of this. I only get "History" and "Storage Location". It seems all contacts have these last two items. But some contacts have much more e.g. email address, home address, etc. There must be a way to configure the contact. I'll keep looking. Thanks.
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Ok. I see what you're both talking about now. I randomly selected several contacts and found they don't all appear the same. I must have a different version of the OS but I see the same icons on some as you do but in a different location. To clarify, I selected Contacts from the main screen. If I click on certain contacts I get your circled list, horizontally, just below the contact name and number. (There is a spot for a picture above the name.) But for some contacts, such a John Johns (fictitious name, BTW) I get none of this. I only get "History" and "Storage Location". It seems all contacts have these last two items. But some contacts have much more e.g. email address, home address, etc. There must be a way to configure the contact. I'll keep looking. Thanks.
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If I go through the Samsung phone app and select contacts I get the version I posted previously.
If I go directly to Contacts I get this:
Like Windows there's usually 2 or 3 ways to do the same action in Android.
Well duh!! At some point I clicked to have the contact added and it did just that - it added the name but no number. So just now I manually added a number to John Jones and a miracle happen. John Johns now appears in my list of available recipients under the Messages icon. I know there is a reason I have avoided using cell phones.
Thanks to all for helping will this issue. I'll now go hide and not tell anyone about this conversation.
dbsoccer said:
Well duh!! At some point I clicked to have the contact added and it did just that - it added the name but no number. So just now I manually added a number to John Jones and a miracle happen. John Johns now appears in my list of available recipients under the Messages icon. I know there is a reason I have avoided using cell phones.
Thanks to all for helping will this issue. I'll now go hide and not tell anyone about this conversation.
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Yay! Androids can be counterintuitive
Androids are like a jigsaw puzzle at times. All you need to do though is play with it like a little kid. A lot of my actions are more muscle memory at this point when navigating Androids.
On a new phone or UI I can feel lost... damn rabbit holes.