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Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 5:52 PM

Can't Reply to Automated Text Messages

I get a lot of automated text messages from different retailers about sales and discounts, these are opt in or opt out messages. I want to opt in to continue receiving these alerts and sales but when I reply to the message with a yes to confirm that I want to get them the message fails to send? I get a red exclamation point next to my failed response, how do I fix this?

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15.2K Messages

9 years ago

Hello @bianca89

 

Thank you for reaching out to our community regarding not being able to reply to automated messages. Are you still having the issue? Are the text messages you are replying to a 10 digit number or a short code?

 

Please let us know, so we can further assist you.

 

Thank you,

Charise

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2 Messages

9 years ago

Charise,
Yes I am still having an issue I am replying to a short code like a five or six digit number. Any idea how to fix this?
Thanks
Bianca

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2 Messages

8 years ago

I also am having this issue.

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8 years ago

This article from t-mobile that explains how to fix this issue

https://support.t-mobile.com/message/389741

 

We'd love to help! Can you please verify that short codes are also enabled on your device. Here are the steps:

  1. Verify if Short Codes have been enabled on the device.
    Note: This feature is currently available on the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S 5 and Note 3. (Hide)
    1. From the Home screen, go to Settings.
    2. Tap the More tab.
    3. Tap Application Manager.
    4. Slide to the All tab.
    5. Scroll to and select Messaging.
    6. Under Permissions, place a check in Always allow.

You will also want to make sure your account has no content blocks. You can see all the troubleshooting steps here: Text message (SMS) troubleshooting

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1 Message

7 years ago

rrdjansen-

Yes yes yes!

Thank you very much : )

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2 Messages

7 years ago

I have the same issue with my galaxy s6

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2 Messages

7 years ago

I'm having the same issue with my galaxy s6

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1 Message

5 years ago

I'm having the same issue and it's a short code

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