iPhone can't receive messages from Android [Fixed]

Although many people use other social apps such as WhatsApp for chatting and information sharing, sometimes users still need to use SMS to send messages. Recently, many iPhone users have reported that their iPhones are facing an issue where they are unable to receive any text messages sent from their Android phones.

Listed below are the causes that may cause such issues on any iPhone.

1. Android phone numbers may have been blocked by iPhone users.
2. The iPhone mail inbox must be full.
3. Outdated iPhone software.
4. Network Settings Changed
5. SIM Card Problem

Here we have listed different types of fixes after studying the above factors.

Initial Workaround

1. Update your iPhone - When you have not installed any of the latest updates that may resolve any software bug or enhance any feature on your iPhone, It may cause such problems. So, try updating your iPhone’s software and see if it works.
2. Delete old messages from iPhone inbox - If an iPhone user does not clear the SMS inbox regularly, it will not be able to receive any new messages on the iPhone until the inbox is cleared of incoming messages. Therefore, it's a good idea to clear your email inbox frequently.
3. Remove the SIM card and reinsert it – If this issue is caused by the SIM card on your iPhone, you will need to remove it by popping the SIM card holder out of the iPhone by inserting a pin into the side hole SIM card. After that, wipe the SIM card with a clean cloth, put it back into the holder, and insert it into your iPhone.
4. Force RestartiPhone – Many users find that they encounter this issue due to an internal software glitch and simply force restarting their iPhone resolves the issue. Therefore, we recommend our users to try force restarting their iPhone once and check if it helps.

Fix 1 – Check if the phone number is blocked

The phone number you expect to receive text messages from might be blocked. So, check it and unblock the phone number using the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: First, you need to go to "Settings" app.

Step 2: Then scroll down and tap on Messages.

Step 3: Now search for the Blocked Contacts option from the Message Content page.

Step 4: Slide the blocked phone number to the left of the list and click Unblock.

#Step 5: This will unblock the phone number from the block list and you will be able to receive messages from that number.

Fix 2 – Change Message Settings on iPhone

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on iPhone.

"Message" option from the list and click on it.

switch button for MMS as shown below.

Step 4: This will make all MMS messages receivable on iPhone.

Fix 3 – Enabling and Disabling Airplane Mode

This method will refresh the cellular/mobile network signal on your iPhone.

Step 1: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone to open the

screen on your iPhone. Step 2: Once the Control Center screen appears, tap the

icon to enable it as shown below.

Step 3: Once enabled, it will disconnect all network signals, including Wi-Fi and mobile devices.

Step 4: After some time,

Airplane Mode by clicking on the icon on the Control Center screen as shown in the picture.

Fix 4 – Check for Carrier Settings Updates on iPhone

Step 1: Click the

icon on the Home screen. Step 2: This will open the

app on your iPhone. Step 3: Next, select the

Settings menu list. Step 4: Click on the

option.

Step 5: Scroll down to

.

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