[Q]How to prevent tex messages from phone? - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

Does anyone know how to prevent phone from receiving text messages? Is there any software that can do that. I don't use text messaging and hate to be charge a fee for receiving text messages.
Thank all in advance,
10507

Give cc a call. those filter softwares reject the sms but your service provider still charge you.

you need to have your carrier block them.
you should be able to do it online (if with tmous), as a free addon service.

is there an app that does this for u
then when i swap back to winmo, i receive them?
im trying to centralize my SMS into my winmo ^_^

any other suggestion?

10507 said:
any other suggestion?
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There is no other solution. Anything sitting on your phone is not going to save you from being charged for it, as you get charged when the message hits the network, not when it hits your phone.

10507 said:
any other suggestion?
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The only thing I can think of is by using Airplane Mode. But you won't get calls, bluetooth wouldn't work, wifi wouldn't work, etc.. I don't think there is any way to single out text messages.

What about going into network settings, and erasing the entry for the MMSC server?

ckjy said:
What about going into network settings, and erasing the entry for the MMSC server?
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This would prevent your device from getting them...but because the text is still going through T-Mobiles server side, you would still see a charge on your bill for the message

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Cannot send SMS with Softbank

I upgraded or changed if you will, form Japanese to English...now everything works fine...but i cannot send SMS.
It simply says in Messaging "your text message cannot be sent"
whats going on there??
Thanks
aquasesh said:
I upgraded or changed if you will, form Japanese to English...now everything works fine...but i cannot send SMS.
It simply says in Messaging "your text message cannot be sent"
whats going on there??
Thanks
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Just so others can help properly it's worth checking that your text messages are not being received despite the message. For a while I got the message cannot be sent messages but in fact they were being sent!
Mike
mikechannon said:
Just so others can help properly it's worth checking that your text messages are not being received despite the message. For a while I got the message cannot be sent messages but in fact they were being sent!
Mike
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To be honest...i hope they havent been received for now...because i sent them 4am to my exgf. and since the msg came up, i tried about 15 times. shes gonna kill me...haha...not a good way to patch things up.
aquasesh said:
To be honest...i hope they havent been received for now...because i sent them 4am to my exgf. and since the msg came up, i tried about 15 times. shes gonna kill me...haha...not a good way to patch things up.
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Oooooh! Not good, hope you they were not sent I ended up with repeated messages sent all over the place. Maybe you could check by sending message to yourself.
Mike
well...i sent msg to myself and it works fine, saying "message successfully sent" but all other numbers it still wont go.
aquasesh said:
well...i sent msg to myself and it works fine, saying "message successfully sent" but all other numbers it still wont go.
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i don't think you can send an sms from sb to docomo. isn't she using docomo?
aquasesh said:
well...i sent msg to myself and it works fine, saying "message successfully sent" but all other numbers it still wont go.
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I see a reply from qtotter which I don't follow but may well make sense to you. Just in case qtotter does not have the explanation the following may help.
When I had the problem I began to notice that some numbers worked and some did not according to the message sent pop up. (as I said before all were actually being sent).
In my case it turned out to be to do with whether the numbers were on SIM on Phone or had been imported from SIM. As an experiment you could try re entering one of the numbers that appears not to work and saving it. Then try it again, if it's the same as the problem I had you may find the same number now works. Worth a try?
Mike
i guess what qtotter meant was that SMS in Japan is only possible between Softbank(Vodafone) and AU. Docomo doesnt support SMS...
For the x01th (hermes), it is the only phone in Japan without a proper email address connected to the carrier ( at least to my knowledge, maybe Willcom`s awesome W-Zero series has no email...dont know)
About the issue with the sms...i will look into the contact list/ sim issue.
Guess i will send some SMS and Cmails (AU) around.
Thanks for the tipp....
aquasesh said:
i guess what qtotter meant was that SMS in Japan is only possible between Softbank(Vodafone) and AU. Docomo doesnt support SMS...
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sorry, i missed a word in my previous comment. i remember docomo supports sms, but only among docomo users.
aquasesh said:
For the x01th (hermes), it is the only phone in Japan without a proper email address connected to the carrier ( at least to my knowledge, maybe Willcom`s awesome W-Zero series has no email...dont know)
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it's more like there is no way to get an address with x01th and use it on x01th by default. firstly, if you put your sim into another sb phone and go to Y!, you can get an account. secondly, if you install an mms client in x01th and set up vodafone/softbank mms setting, you can actually use mms on it. there is still some problem which happens once in awhile, but it works most of the time.
by the way, zero3 comes with an email address.
qtotter said:
it's more like there is no way to get an address with x01th and use it on x01th by default. firstly, if you put your sim into another sb phone and go to Y!, you can get an account. secondly, if you install an mms client in x01th and set up vodafone/softbank mms setting, you can actually use mms on it. there is still some problem which happens once in awhile, but it works most of the time.
by the way, zero3 comes with an email address.
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i want to try that. my wife will get a SB phone soon. ( i want her to get the 910SH..) maybe i can try to setup SMS/MMS using your suggestion.

Are there any other mms hacks than the one over at ppcgeeks?

I was wondering if there were any other mms hacks that work on the mogul other than the widely known one at ppcgeeks, cause it only works when it wants to and I would like to try a different one.
Lately there have been server issues where it just doesn't want to send any picturemails... heh, seems like Sprint is try to crack down on it
yea, and that sucks cause I tend to send alot of pics to other peoples cell phones that dont have email on their phones, or dont know how to use it.
well I figured something out!, I turned off my data conection and turned on my wifi(thanks to my wireless antenna) and triend sending again and it went off without a hitch! Damn Sprint!
Hmm, I don't even have MMS in my Mogul Inbox apps, only Text Message, Outlook, and my email account. How do you guys send MMS then?
IN my Cingular 8525, I have MMS in the Inbox apps.
lanwarrior said:
Hmm, I don't even have MMS in my Mogul Inbox apps, only Text Message, Outlook, and my email account. How do you guys send MMS then?
IN my Cingular 8525, I have MMS in the Inbox apps.
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there is an app/hack to send mms
i think is the ppcgeek thread
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=621&highlight=picture+mail+treo+sprint
keishou said:
Lately there have been server issues where it just doesn't want to send any picturemails... heh, seems like Sprint is try to crack down on it
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I found a workaround/fix that has it working.
Change you DNS from Sprint's to Open DNS.
see : http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6...et-access.html
Then it should work every time.
here use this thread, it works.
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6700-xv6700/82107-wanna-speed-up-your-internet-access-3.html
mms works fine for me, had to softboot twice but always had to softboot twice with wisebar on my 6700, out of curiosity why would sprint want to prevent you from sending picmail when you are paying for power vision? "seems like Sprint is try to crack down on it"
defaultdotxbe said:
there is an app/hack to send mms
i think is the ppcgeek thread
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=621&highlight=picture+mail+treo+sprint
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Not sure if it's just me, but with that program you have to already know the person's number to enter it in? Is there a way to pull up the address book and select a number?
phatstud said:
Not sure if it's just me, but with that program you have to already know the person's number to enter it in? Is there a way to pull up the address book and select a number?
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You can click/tap the "To:" link.
Wow...can't believe that I missed that!!! Thanks a bunch!
What about Alltel's ROM... they offer picture/video mail on their 6800s... can anyone extract the cabs out of it??
I don't know about anyone else, but the MMS app seemed to really slow down my phone... sometimes the messaging application would freeze up entirely when it was installed!
So, I found that at least for Sprint users, you can send an email to <phone number>@pm.sprint.com, and it will show up as an MMS message on that user's phone!
This is a much more robust way to send pic mms, and my phone is much happier now without the MMS app.
Dishe said:
I don't know about anyone else, but the MMS app seemed to really slow down my phone... sometimes the messaging application would freeze up entirely when it was installed!
So, I found that at least for Sprint users, you can send an email to <phone number>@pm.sprint.com, and it will show up as an MMS message on that user's phone!
This is a much more robust way to send pic mms, and my phone is much happier now without the MMS app.
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The whole point of this app is so you dont have to type in the email address
jae18708 said:
The whole point of this app is so you dont have to type in the email address
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what if we use teleflip? will they send picture messages?
keishou said:
What about Alltel's ROM... they offer picture/video mail on their 6800s... can anyone extract the cabs out of it??
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they are not cabs to extract, it is not installed from the extended_rom but instead part of the ROM.
if someone else knows what files and regs are needed i could extract them and build a cab. i had considered trying to track them down and/or pulling out files/regs used in the mms cab from ppcgeeks. i could try this but i have a feeling the mms builtin to alltels has stuff all over that would be hard to track down.
it is arcsoft mms though just looks like a diff version. installing the ppcgeeks arcsoft mms cab on alltel does not produce working mms and this is part of my feeling that this version is layed out quite differently.
Dishe said:
I don't know about anyone else, but the MMS app seemed to really slow down my phone... sometimes the messaging application would freeze up entirely when it was installed!
So, I found that at least for Sprint users, you can send an email to <phone number>@pm.sprint.com, and it will show up as an MMS message on that user's phone!
This is a much more robust way to send pic mms, and my phone is much happier now without the MMS app.
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This is the exact same thing I experienced with the mms cab from arcsoft. My phone was sluggish and whenever I tried to go into my text message shortcut it would take up to a minute to load up.
I'll go without for now too, until we can find a way around this.
This is the OLD WAY
I use the old MMS Cab file from Verizon 6700. It's very simple to make it work. First install the Cab , then the cab text menu. after the soft reset, just go into the Arcsoft files registry and change the Enableserveredit ot 1 , default is 0. Once that is done, go to the MMS config and change to sprintpcs and the address also to sprintpcs. then thats it. This is just a brieft description if anyone wants to try it.
If anyone want me to attached the file and go step by step, just post the reply here and i'll get to it. Reason is because i don't know if everyone knows about it or not, so i won't waste time posting the files.
You will have an MMS in Messaging, YOU can send it from there, but when you received MMS pix/video it is received in the Text Message account. Basically this MMS account enable you to send MMS pix/video and receiveds then in your Text Messaging account. When receiving MMS, it will send you a link to the pix/video directly. I know on the Alltel, it takes you to the sprint messaging website and you have to log in to see pix/video. The setup above as i described, takes you directly to the pix/video and do not need to log in.
FYI:....send MMS using phone numbers not e-mail addy
Right now after doing the resolution hack, my MMS won't send out, giving me an error that says my image size of 16k or whatever is over the 0k limit? I can change my resolution to the lowest setting and it's still giving me the same error.

A Bit Confused Re SMS and WiFi

I'm currently forced to use WiFi instead of data to access the internet. Since I'm now leaving WiFi on all the time, I can no longer send SMS messages. And I'm not sure I'm receiving them. Is that normal? Is there some sort of setting I need to change? Or is this the old SMS bug from the past?
Thanks.
-Bob-
Pretty sure you have to have data access to send SMS, as it's phone number based, so phone service is required.
there shouldn't be a problem sending and receiving txts when wifi is on.I surf over wifi all day long with no phone issues.
samsamuel said:
there shouldn't be a problem sending and receiving txts when wifi is on.I surf over wifi all day long with no phone issues.
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The strange thing is that NOW I'm receiving and able to send with wi-fi on.
Guess I'll have to turn on "Request delivery report" for now and hope I receive my messages.
It's odd that after 3 months, I've suddenly experienced the dreaded SMS bug.
BTW, can anyone tell me how to access the out box to see if the unsent messages are there?
-Bob-
on the messaging tab,
all messages - menu - settings - traditional mode. makes it easier to switch between in and out box etc.
the outbox usually keeps the messages those could not be sent ... if there 're any of it so ur suppose is ture..and i think there is a number u can define to send a message...not sure about hd2 but xperia x1 my phone automatically get the config...
jhonnyD2 said:
the outbox usually keeps the messages those could not be sent ... if there 're any of it so ur suppose is ture..and i think there is a number u can define to send a message...not sure about hd2 but xperia x1 my phone automatically get the config...
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you mean the sms service center number.
settings tab - menu all settings - personal - phone - gsm umts settings tab scroll down to text messaging and voice mail - get settings.
samsamuel said:
on the messaging tab,
all messages - menu - settings - traditional mode. makes it easier to switch between in and out box etc.
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Well...no unsent messages!? The "Sent Items" shows all my messages as having been sent, but I know they weren't received. Now I'm starting to wonder if there isn't some user error on my part.
-Bob-
could also simply be your network playing silly buggers .
samsamuel said:
could also simply be your network playing silly buggers .
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I agree.
SMS was never designed to be instantaneous, and networks will argue this case.
Wait a few days beforehand, then ask your network provider if they do not appear, it may be a 'stuck' SMS in the network's system causing issues.
I've known a text message to take 363 days to arrive...
rp-x1 said:
I agree.
SMS was never designed to be instantaneous, and networks will argue this case.
Wait a few days beforehand, then ask your network provider if they do not appear, it may be a 'stuck' SMS in the network's system causing issues.
I've known a text message to take 363 days to arrive...
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The messages that I sent at 8:00 this morning, that were not received, suddenly flooded into the recipient's phones at 11:00. Since they weren't sitting on my phone, as far as I could tell, I guess T-Mobile was hanging on to them. Odd. That's never happened before.
-Bob-

Wifi Texting?

Are there any apps for the HD2 where you can text over wifi?
I think your best option would be to download AIM for Windows Mobile (it's in the marketplace and it's free) or a IM client that supports AIM. Then go to aim.com to create an account, launch the AIM or IM client program, sign in, add your friend's/family's number (including area code), and talk away! Be sure to tell them who you are since the text message that they will be receive will show your screen name (unless you use your name as your screen name). Hope this helps
atn_chargers said:
I think your best option would be to download AIM for Windows Mobile (it's in the marketplace and it's free) or a IM client that supports AIM. Then go to aim.com to create an account, launch the AIM or IM client program, sign in, add your friend's/family's number (including area code), and talk away! Be sure to tell them who you are since the text message that they will be receive will show your screen name (unless you use your name as your screen name). Hope this helps
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Ive already done this, but thanks anyway!
soopahsteve said:
Ive already done this, but thanks anyway!
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So it doesn't work? Or are you just looking for an alternative option?
soopahsteve said:
Ive already done this, but thanks anyway!
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So it doesn't work? Or are you just looking for an alternative option?
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So it doesn't work? Or are you just looking for an alternative option?
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I think hes after something that will let you send a SMS over wifi for free, but it will be revieved by the other person as a normal SMS.
However, i might be wrong
lonelykatana said:
I think hes after something that will let you send a SMS over wifi for free, but it will be revieved by the other person as a normal SMS.
However, i might be wrong
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AIM let's you send SMS over wifi for free. When the other person receives the text, it will just say "Sent from AIM (Screen name)". Although one problem that comes to mind would be teh fact that the other person won't be able to send him a SMS unless he is logged in? Or it might show up later when he signs in. But it would definitely not notify him automatically that he has an incoming message unless he is logged in.
atn_chargers said:
AIM let's you send SMS over wifi for free. When the other person receives the text, it will just say "Sent from AIM (Screen name)". Although one problem that comes to mind would be teh fact that the other person won't be able to send him a SMS unless he is logged in? Or it might show up later when he signs in. But it would definitely not notify him automatically that he has an incoming message unless he is logged in.
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But I guess AIM is only available for US only and therefore this person must be looking for free services for other countries.
nicedude_abad said:
But I guess AIM is only available for US only and therefore this person must be looking for free services for other countries.
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Good point! The search continues to find an answer for my fellow HD2er.
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So it doesn't work? Or are you just looking for an alternative option?
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It does work, but I am in fact, looking for a possibly native app like text free plus for the iPhone
lonelykatana said:
I think hes after something that will let you send a SMS over wifi for free, but it will be revieved by the other person as a normal SMS.
However, i might be wrong
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Yer right.
nicedude_abad said:
But I guess AIM is only available for US only and therefore this person must be looking for free services for other countries.
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No, I aim works for me out of country, but I am in the US.... Sooooooooooo.
Some email accounts support this too. I know I've received SMS from att.net and yahoo.com users and was able to reply via SMS to them. Google also supports SMS via google talk worldwide.
Phantoms said:
Some email accounts support this too. I know I've received SMS from att.net and yahoo.com users and was able to reply via SMS to them.
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Yeah, I was just googling my question, and I came up with a website that told me to set a mail2web account and use microsoft's direct push to send SMS through wifi.
I feel your pain, I assume you want SMS via Wi-Fi due to no coverage where you are.
unfortunately its not possible in the traditional sense as SMS are transmitted via the network, not the internet. So for an SMS to be delivered (and sent) you need to be connected to your carriers network.
If the HD2 were UMA compliant we wouldn't have any issues, since its not the chances this will ever work are slim/none. Sorry
Use palringo for mobile, it's great!
(supports AIM, MSN, Google Talk, etc. etc. and looks good)
soopahsteve said:
Yeah, I was just googling my question, and I came up with a website that told me to set a mail2web account and use microsoft's direct push to send SMS through wifi.
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With my provider (T-Mobile USA), I can send SMS from the web. I have to log into My.T-Mobile.com (faq here) which I can do with my phone from any wifi access point. So it's basically accessing the internet on the phone via wifi to send a SMS. On the phone I can make a link to this page which means one click to send a SMS from the web. I can also access this same feature from any computer.
Check with your cell provider and see if they offer something similar.

how to stop WAP Push messages

help!! i'm getting around 30+ WAP Push messages per day.
I dont seem to be able to find any registry tweaks to disable.
I tried Call Firewall and it doesnt delete any recieved WAP Push messages also.
purezerg said:
help!! i'm getting around 30+ WAP Push messages per day.
I dont seem to be able to find any registry tweaks to disable.
I tried Call Firewall and it doesnt delete any recieved WAP Push messages also.
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if you r using android go to>message setting>push settings>uncheck receive push msgs
You can change you message setting option.. but i think it is very easy...
i don't seem to be able to get a straight answer to this wap push thing in the net. basically if i disable wap push, does it also disable other thing like sms and messages? i like to stop my telco or others sending me junk messages, but obviously do not want to disable sms and messages. are they related?
what operating system you on on your hd2 .
have you tried getting your provider to block/stop the junk.
oh, sorry, mister b. i found this thread through searching. i don't have a hd2 but a motorola defy running miui rom. it has a setting to allow/disallow push wap and i was wondering if i should disallow it. just trying to understand what this push wap setting does.
edit: in the message advance settings page, under the "allow wap push" line it says "allow receiving and notifying wap push messages (si/sl). my question is if i uncheck this setting would i be missing any genuine messages that might have come from my customers, friends and families?
Should not effect basic sms or mms sending/recieving but I expect turning it off will not eliminate all the junk messages & if that is the case your best bet is call Telco customer services & get them flag you for no junk/spam messaging.
You may try to change it in message settings.
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You may try to change it in message settings.
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Should you call the network operator and report it to him, you should turn it off
i have a same problem
i change you message setting option and the message is stopped
fredixjosh said:
i have a same problem
i change you message setting option and the message is stopped
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Bad news. I own a Moto G and there is no such option there. I used to have it on my S3 mini. Any other options/solutions?
I am using HTC e9+ lollypop. i am getting wap push messages more than 30 messages per day with nudity messages. there is no option to block that messages in the set. so please advice me how to block that messges in my mobile phoen

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