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SMS not sending to selected contacts

(Topic created: 01-19-2026 09:29 AM)
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VERNERPE
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mY sAMSUNG a36 is not sending SMS to selected contacts. Messages import  the phone number from Contacts in wrong format:

Contacts Phone No.: +420 ... ... ...

Messages Phone No.: 420 ... ... ...  (the + sign missing)

SMS doesn not go, also a call using Messages is not possible.

Restart does not help. Also, deleting the contact and entering it anew does not help.

Any idea what to do?

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meself
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Are you in the usa
VERNERPE
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No, Czech rep.

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meself
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You will need to ask in your own countrys forum
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MrGhoul
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Try wiping the "cache partition" to see if that helps. It's safe and won't remove your settings or app files. Clearing the "cache partition" can help resolve any issues caused by old or corrupted system cache data.
This procedure may help resolve your issue you are experiencing.

Follow the steps below,

Clear the cache partition
- Turn the phone off (shut down)
- Press and hold the Volume Up key, then press and hold the side key.
- When the Android system recovery menu options show release buttons.
- Press the volume down key several times to highlight wipe cache partition.
- Press the side key to select.
- Press the volume down key to highlight yes, then press the side key to select.
- When the wipe cache partition is complete, Reboot system is now highlighted.
- Press the side key to restart the device.

After completing the steps above and you are still experiencing the issue, take your device into your carrier and explain to them directly, they may be able to assist you in resolving this.
VERNERPE
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Hello, clearing cache did not help. I installed different App for SMS (Textra) and it works fine.

MrGhoul
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I'm glad you figured it out and it's working now.

You landed on the samsung members USA forum.You would be better suited to go on samsung members from your home country in the future.

Tap on the link below to find samsung members in your country.
https://www.samsung.com/us/common/visitlocationsite/