How can I receive SMS?

In general, there are three ways to receive SMS messages using your computer / PC:
  1. Connect a mobile phone or GSM/GPRS modem to a computer / PC. ...
  2. Get access to the SMS center (SMSC) or SMS gateway of a wireless carrier. ...
  3. Get access to the SMS gateway of an SMS service provider.
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Why can't I receive SMS messages on my phone?

Steps to follow when Android is not receiving text messages:

Clear the cache from your text app. Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly. Ensure your phone is not in Airplane Mode. Confirm that your carrier supports SMS and MMS messaging.
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How do I get to SMS on my phone?

Send & receive text messages in Messages
  1. Open the Messages app .
  2. Tap Compose .
  3. In "To," enter the names, phone numbers, or email addresses that you'd like to message. You can also pick from your top contacts or your whole contact list.
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Can I receive SMS on Internet?

Regular SMS message can be sent/delivered only when phone is in radio coverage. However, some applications can show message as SMS following its own protocol over the internet. Such example is iMessage (Iphones).
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How can I get SMS code without phone?

The following sites are the top 10 free sites where you can receive SMS online without your real phone number.
  1. Pinger Textfree Web. The Pinger Textfree Web is a good resource to receive SMS online. ...
  2. Receive Sms-Online.Com. ...
  3. FreeOnlinePhone. ...
  4. RecieveSMSOnline.net. ...
  5. RecieveFreeSMS.com. ...
  6. Sellaite SMS Receiver. ...
  7. Twilio. ...
  8. TextNow.
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Can I receive SMS without a SIM card?

Answer: A: If you mean SMS/MMS messages, then you can't. You need active cell service to send and receive SMS messages to and from non Apple Devices, or Apple devices that don't use iMessage. To get activate cell service you need a sim card for GSM cellular carriers.
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How do you set up SMS on Android?

Set up SMS - Samsung Android
  1. Select Messages.
  2. Select the Menu button. Note: The Menu button may be placed elsewhere on your screen or your device.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select More settings.
  5. Select Text messages.
  6. Select Message Centre.
  7. Enter the Message centre number and select Set.
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How can I receive my text messages on my email?

To receive all your incoming text messages that have been forwarded to your email inbox, navigate to Settings>Messages>Receive At and pick Add An Email at the bottom of the screen. Put in the address you want the texts to go to, and boom!
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How can I get text messages without service?

If you're not familiar with Google Voice, here's the quick and dirty explanation of what it is: Google Voice is a completely free phone number provided to you by Google. It can make calls in the US over the internet and send and receive text messages, without you having to pay for any phone service.
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Where do I find SMS on my Android phone?

In general, Android SMS are stored in a database in the data folder located in the internal memory of the Android phone. However, the location of the database might vary from phone to phone.
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How do I find my SMS on my Android phone?

Most devices already have a shortcut to this app on your device's home screen, usually in the drawer at the bottom of the screen. It usually looks like a speech bubble or an envelope with the words Messaging below it. Tapping on this app will open your text messages allowing you to read, send and reply to any messages.
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Where is my SMS app on my Android phone?

From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > Messaging .
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How do I unblock text messages?

How to unblock text messages on Android
  1. In the Messages app on your Android, tap the three-dot menu at the top right of the screen.
  2. In the drop-down menu, tap "Spam & blocked." ...
  3. Tap the message you want to unblock and then tap "Unblock."
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How do I fix my Android not receiving texts?

Top 8 Ways to Fix Android Phone Not Receiving Texts
  1. Check Network Connection. ...
  2. Unblock Irrelevant Numbers. ...
  3. Check Spam Messages. ...
  4. Disable Spam Protection. ...
  5. Disable Third-Party Messages Apps. ...
  6. Reset Network Settings. ...
  7. Update Android Security Patch. ...
  8. Deregister iMessage.
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Why can't I receive SMS messages on my iPhone?

If you have an iPhone and another iOS or iPadOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.
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Can text messages be sent to email?

Open your texting app on your phone. In the recipient field, enter an email address where you would normally type in a phone number. Write your message as normal and send it. Your cell phone provider will convert your message into an email.
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What is the difference between a text message and a SMS message?

Short Message Service (SMS) & Text Messaging (Texting) are the same thing. It is a means of sending short messages to and from mobile phones. SMS was originally defined as part of the GSM series of standards in 1985 as a means of sending messages of up to 160 characters, to and from GSM mobile handsets.
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What texting app can I use to get a verification code?

Talkatone Texting Apps that can receive a verification

Apart from phoning, Talkatone can also be used to send and receive text messages.
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How can I get my verification code?

  1. On your Android device, go to your Google Account.
  2. At the top, tap Security.
  3. Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
  4. Under "Available second steps," find "Authenticator app" and tap Change Phone.
  5. Follow the on-screen steps.
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Is receive SMS safe?

That means any confidential information you receive via SMS is compromised. Many websites which use two-factor authentication via SMS also use SMS to communicate other confidential information to you. This information isn't confidential anymore in this case. They might, for example, also use SMS for password recovery.
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How can I receive text messages through Wi-Fi?

For Android devices:
  1. Go to your phone's calling app.
  2. Select More or the three dots in the top right corner.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Turn on Wi-Fi Calling. This will also enable Wi-Fi SMS.
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Can you text without a phone number?

Can I send texts without a phone number? Yes. Most major carriers in the U.S. allow you to send texts to their customers via email. Unless the recipient has specifically contacted their carrier to have the feature disabled, you should be able to send a text via email.
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