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Nokia 3310 (2017)

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I can't send and receive text messages on my Nokia 3310 (2017) Proprietary OS

Cause 2 of 3: The message centre number is incorrect

The message centre ensures that your SMS is sent to the recipient. Consequently, the correct message centre number needs to be saved in the phone.

Solution: Enter the message centre number.

Step 1 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Press the Navigation key.

Step 2 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Select Messaging.

Step 3 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Press the Left selection key.

Step 4 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Select Message settings.

Step 5 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Select Text messages.

Step 6 of 8

Find "Msg. centre number"

Select Msg. centre number.

Step 7 of 8

Enter the message centre number

Key in +61415011501 and press the Navigation key.

Step 8 of 8

Return to the home screen

Press Disconnect to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Msg. centre number"

Press the Navigation key.
Select Messaging.
Press the Left selection key.
Select Message settings.
Select Text messages.
Select Msg. centre number.

2 Enter the message centre number

Key in +61415011501 and press the Navigation key.

3 Return to the home screen

Press Disconnect to return to the home screen.

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