Top 7 Fixes to Disable Message Sending on Android

Billions of people use WhatsApp, Telegram etc instead of traditional messaging service. He uses instant messaging apps. SMS comes to our rescue when there is no internet. Previously, it was able to send and receive SMS without any issues except the problem was caused by your network provider. One such example is that Android users cannot send text messages from their phones.

Many are witnessing the Sending disabled error on their Android phones. A closer look at the app shows that the submit button is greyed out.

We will help you restore your messaging functionality on your Android phone. Let’s see how to fix message sending disabled issue.

1. Reboot Phone

Before proceeding to change the settings, you must restart your Android phone. Sometimes such a simple solution solves big problems.

2. Remove SIM Card

If restarting the phone fails to activate messages on your phone, it’s time to remove the SIM card. Remove the SIM and clean it with a cloth. Then plug it back in.

3. Check Airplane Mode

Sometimes you may have accidentally activated airplane mode and therefore you cannot send or receive messages. To fix this you need to check and disable airplane mode. For that go to Settings and look for airplane mode. Then disable it. Alternatively, you’ll find the airplane mode icon in your phone’s quick settings. Disable it.

Pro Tip: If airplane mode is already disabled, turn it on. Leave it active for 10-20 seconds and then turn it off.

4. Change Default SMS App

Message sending disabled error issue is mostly caused by a third-party SMS app. Your phone is using another SMS app as its default messaging app. You need to change the default SMS app or use the default app to send messages.

There are three ways to change the default SMS app. Let’s check them out.

Method 1: From Application Settings

Open the SMS app showing the message sending disabled error. It is mostly pre-installed application. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and go to Settings.

Tap on Disable SMS or Set Default depending on the option available on your phone. Choose your SMS app.

Method 2: From Default App Settings

For this, follow these steps:

Stage 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to Apps & notifications or Apps.

Step 2: Tap on Default apps. If not available, tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select Default apps. If you can’t find it there either, search for default apps in settings using the available search.

Stage 3: Tap the SMS app. Select the app showing the send disabled error to make it your default app. In this way, you can send messages through that application.

Method 3: Clear Defaults

For this solution, you need to open the settings of the app set as your default SMS app. Then clear the defaults for it.

Let’s say Truecaller takes over as your default SMS app. Here are the steps to remove Truecaller from being the default.

Stage 1: Open Settings on your phone and tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.

Step 2: Tap Truecaller under All apps.

Stage 3: Tap on Open by default. It may be available under Advanced. On the next screen, tap the Clear defaults button.

5. Clear Cache and Data

If the problem occurs with a third-party messaging app, you should try clearing its cache and data. You can also use this hotfix for native SMS application. Clearing cache or data will not delete your SMS or other personal data from your phone.

To do this, open Settings and go to Apps. Look for the messaging app. Tap on Storage and then Clear cache. Then restart your phone. If the problem persists, tap on Clear data.

6. Reset App Preferences

If none of the solutions mentioned above work, reset the app preferences on your Android phone. Resetting app preferences will not delete any of your data. It will only restore the settings to their original value. Learn in detail what happens when you reset app preferences on your Android phone before trying this solution.

To reset app preferences, follow these steps:

Stage 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to System.

Step 2: Tap on reset options. Tap on Reset app preferences.

Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select Reset app preferences.

7. Add Message Center Number

To send a message from any phone, it is necessary to have the correct message center number. You need to contact your SIM provider’s customer service to get the number. It’s usually automatically updated, but you can add it manually if it’s not for some reason.

Open the messaging app on your phone. Go to settings. You will find the Message Center option. Tap on it and enter the number provided by your carrier.

last resort

Finally, if nothing works, it’s time to call your cell phone provider’s customer service again. Sometimes the problem is with your SIM card. Only the network provider can fix this. Tell them your exact problem and hopefully they will be able to message you again.

Next: Tired of basic SMS apps? Check out SMS Organizer from Microsoft. Learn how it differs from Android Messages from the next link.