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September 21, 2024
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why can't I send SMS to shortcode ?

  • September 21, 2024
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Has something changed (well obviously it has!) . I can no longer send a text to a short code number, I have sent messages to this number before for a year or two , up until a couple of weeks ago. I haven't changed any of my out of plan preferences ( I have checked my settings ).  I still have a full amount cap in place and have my account set to send out to premium numbers and short code numbers ? 

    Best answer by Wispa

    Sorry i never replied , I have found the issue is with Google not ID ,  my phone was set using Google. SMS  messaging obviously they have changed something  Security wise ? , I have changed it over to Samsung messaging and all works again , so thank you for your response 😃

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    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 24, 2024

    Hi @Wispa,

    Welcome to the Community!

    Have you checked that your phone doesn’t have any premium SMS restriction?

     

    Kash

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    WispaAuthor
    New Contributor
    September 25, 2024

    Yes I have my phone set for premium SMS to "Never ask" and allow i have my ID account set to Premium SMS Allowed and a unused bill cap when sending,  As I say it has been working fine just suddenly stopped , I have the same phone and not changed any phone settings 

    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 30, 2024

    Hi @Wispa,

    We’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account so we can discuss your issue further.

    To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’.

    Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

    We’ll see you there.

     

    Kash

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    WispaAuthorAnswer
    New Contributor
    September 30, 2024

    Sorry i never replied , I have found the issue is with Google not ID ,  my phone was set using Google. SMS  messaging obviously they have changed something  Security wise ? , I have changed it over to Samsung messaging and all works again , so thank you for your response 😃

    Matthew T
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    October 3, 2024

    @Wispa -

    Glad it’s all been resolved.

    Thanks.

    iD Community Manager
    New Contributor
    January 9, 2025

    Please help - what was the solution as I have the same issue that I cannot reply to a text from my bank that is time critical 

    iD Mobile Employee
    January 10, 2025

    Hello ​@Chitst 

     

    Thanks for getting in touch. 

     

    The original poster added to the thread with this as their solution. 

     

    Sorry i never replied , I have found the issue is with Google not ID ,  my phone was set using Google. SMS  messaging obviously they have changed something  Security wise ? , I have changed it over to Samsung messaging and all works again , so thank you for your response 😃

     

    Please can you check that your Google settings are correct? 

     

    Thanks, 

     

    Nat 

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    Active Contributor
    October 13, 2025

    Same happening to me, was working but now isn’t - businesses I’m not so worried but NHS & DWP/HMRC use short codes sometimes and I can’t respondd, pls help! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Active Contributor
    October 13, 2025

    Added note using iMessage on iOS iPhone 15 pro max 

    so confused I don’t think there’s any restrictions in my phones settings I checked before asking here! 
    thanks in advance 

    New Contributor
    April 15, 2026

    Same issue on iPhone 16. Can’t see any settings restricting SMS.

    where’s the ID account setting around this?