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Ger
SMARTY Pioneer
29-05-2023

Incorrect number showing on texts

I kept my previous number when I moved to Smarty but when I send texts, the recipient is getting notifications that the text is from the number that Smarty allocated me while processing the transfer of my previous number.

Any idea how I can this corrected?

 

 

16 Replies

    • MSF's avatar
      MSF
      SMARTY Guru
      29-03-2025

      robertc_3189722  Did you ever try a network reset in your Settings? This is normally the recommended solution where the phone holds onto the original allocated sim mobile number.

      • robertc_3189722's avatar
        robertc_3189722
        SMARTY Commentator
        29-03-2025

        Hi no I did not. Had a looked,  thank you could work I suspect maybe. I went system/app/message remove number- Apple then assigned my original number associated job appears done and working now. 

  • robertc_3189722's avatar
    robertc_3189722
    SMARTY Commentator
    29-03-2025

    Hi Ger 

    did the suggested idea work ? Link I followed to iPhone. Allowed me to enter my number. However would not save number. Still retains number on new smarty sim. 

  • Drummerboytom's avatar
    Drummerboytom
    SMARTY Pioneer
    05-09-2023
    I have exactly the same problem - an incorrect and invalid  number showing when I text.
    Phone calls are working perfectly, showing correct phone number so I don't think it is anything to do with the phones settings. I have been with Smarty for six months and all working perfectly until this which has just started happening in the last few days
    • MSF's avatar
      MSF
      SMARTY Guru
      06-09-2023

      Drummerboytom In that case, you will need to web chat with Spport Team so that they can look into the details of your account.

      Please give them as much info as possible so that they can sort it.

      You probably realise that we are customers like you and so have no access to your personal account details.

  • MarkPar_2069398's avatar
    MarkPar_2069398
    SMARTY Pioneer
    18-07-2023

    I am also having this issue with my OnePlus 9 phone

    • AndyMas_2341892's avatar
      AndyMas_2341892
      SMARTY Pioneer
      26-10-2023

      Did you manage to solve the problem with your oneplus 9 as I'm now having the same problem having just joined smartie with my oneplus 9.

    • MSF's avatar
      MSF
      SMARTY Guru
      19-07-2023

      MarkPar_2069398  First step is to look at phone settings to see what number is there and change manually if necessary.

      Often the phone only remembers the first number allocated to the sim .

  • AlecEdworthy's avatar
    AlecEdworthy
    SMARTY Commentator
    31-05-2023

    Post your phone make and model and someone might have some suggestions.

    • Ger's avatar
      Ger
      SMARTY Pioneer
      01-06-2023

      Thanks Alec - it's a Samsung Galaxy A20e

  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    30-05-2023

    Ger @I suspect that your phone still has that number in the settings. You will need to change it so that the phone announces itself correctly.

    • Ger's avatar
      Ger
      SMARTY Pioneer
      01-06-2023

      Have checked the settings and the correct number is showing.

      • MSF's avatar
        MSF
        SMARTY Guru
        01-06-2023

        Ger  Also worth turning off and then on again to ensure that sim registers on network.