topic Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts in Galaxy S25

Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:28:52 GMT

I upgraded to a Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 FE from a Samsung Galaxy A23 yesterday. I transferred the data using Smart Switch. I am having a issue receiving TFA codes via Google Messages on one or two of my book marked websites on Google. Verification by SMS in Google settings are toggled.

Any ideas?

Another footnote is I did not receive text messages either today from my Carrier for link to reset my password for my voicemail. But I had gotten password issue fixed by visiting a store.

Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:36:24 GMT

Also same issue is happening on a couple apps receiving TFA text codes.

Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:37:12 GMT

After switching phones, ensure your SIM card is active in the new device and that you have disabled RCS/Chat features on your old phone to receive OTP texts properly in Google Messages. If issues persist, check that your new phone is set as the default messaging app and verify that SMS is enabled.

Google Help +3

Key Solutions for OTP Issues After Phone Switch:

Disable Old RCS: If switching from Android to a new phone (especially iPhone), turn off RCS on the old device to prevent messages from being routed there.

Check Carrier/Signal: Ensure the SIM card is correctly inserted and active to receive SMS.

Update Settings: Go to Settings > Google > Autofill > SMS Verification Codes to ensure OTP auto-detection is enabled.

Manually Trigger OTP: If using 2-Step Verification, log in to your Google Account on a browser to trigger a new SMS, or select "Try another way" if the text does not arrive.

Manage Old OTPs: Enable "Auto-delete OTPs after 24 hours" in Google Messages settings to keep your inbox clean

Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

nullandvoid — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:50:45 GMT

Have you checked Google Messages spam & blocked folder? Certain short codes may be flagged as spam.

Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:51:54 GMT

My SIM Card is active on new phone. My old phone is inactive for calls and texts.
I can send and receive texts normally from contacts.
It's just weird it's app or two and one or two web accounts. The option of receiving the code via email works.

Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:53:03 GMT

That's one of the first things I checked was spam folder,they did not go there.

Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

nullandvoid — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:15:05 GMT

It's like the same way I have never been able to get a verification code from Facebook no matter what I do. Fortunately there are other means. Once you get in by an alternate method, is there an option to use an authenticator app? Most password managers have the authenticator built in these days.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:02:53 GMT

I will have to check if there's an option to use an authentication app.
It's just weird the ones I am having issues with now worked previously before the upgrade to new phone.

Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:04:26 GMT

In settings at top the rcs chat does that show green

Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:06:33 GMT

Status is showing Green letters Connected

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meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:07:24 GMT

Ok so now need to figure out where issue is hmmm

Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:09:18 GMT

Clear Messaging App Cache/Data: Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Storage and tap Clear Cache.

Check Blocked/Spam Messages: Open the Messages app > Settings > Block numbers and spam > Blocked messages to see if the OTP was incorrectly filtered.

Restart & Airplane Mode: Restart the device or toggle Airplane mode on and off to refresh network connections.

Reset Network Settings: Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

Robin621k — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:25:02 GMT

Try this, go to settings, apps, type in Google Play Services, open it, scoll down to App Details in Store, open that and see if there is an update.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

Robin621k — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:29:25 GMT

Also uninstall Google Messages. then apply the update. This usually fixes Google Messages problems.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:30:08 GMT

There's no update available. Just says remove updates.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:31:18 GMT

Will try that.

Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

IraqVet04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:57:01 GMT

I was able to fix my problem with a combo all your solutions.
One issue that repaired it was having to update my device to settings on certain apps and websites.
Thank you all for your insight.

Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

Robin621k — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:14:17 GMT

Yay

Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:12:36 GMT

Glad you got fixed

Re: Re: Re: Issue with receiving Two Factor Authentication Texts

meself — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:08:51 GMT

Snoopy dance