Check if your system supports the msg command. The functionality of this command is in many ways similar to the functionality of the unused net commands send. But this command only works in professional and enterprise versions of Windows. If you work in Windows Home, upgrade to Professional or Enterprise to be able to use the msg command.
- To find out your Windows version, click ⊞ Win + Pause or click right click Click on "Computer" and select "Properties". The Windows version will appear under Windows Edition.
Open command line. Like net send , msg command runs from the command line. Command line starts different ways(depending on your Windows version), or just click ⊞Win and enter cmd.
- Windows Vista/7: Open Command Prompt from the Start menu.
- Windows 8.1/10: Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt.
- Windows 8: Click ⊞ Win + X and select Command Prompt.
Enter the command. Type msg and press Space. Next, you need to enter information that contains the text and direction of the message.
Identify the recipient of the message. Compared to net send, the msg command has additional options.
- msg username – enter the name of a specific user.
- msg session – Enter the name of the specific session.
- msg Session ID – Enter the specific session ID.
- msg@filename - Enter the name of a file that contains a list of usernames, sessions, and/or session IDs. Useful for sending messages to department employees.
- msg * – the message will be sent to all users connected to the server.
Specify the server whose users you want to send the message to (if you wish). If you want to send a message to a user who is connected to another server, enter the server information after the recipient information. If no server is specified, the message will be sent to the current server.
- msg * /server: server name
Set a time limit (if you wish). You can set a time limit to specify how long to wait for confirmation from the recipient. The time modifier is entered after the server information (if any).
- msg * /time: seconds (for example, 300 seconds for a five-minute interval)
Enter your message text. After entering various parameters enter the message text. Or click ↵Enter, and the system will prompt you to enter the text of the message in a separate line.
- For example: msg @salesteam /server:EASTBRANCH /time:600 Congratulations on increasing your sales this quarter!
Send a message. To do this, click ↵Enter. The recipient will receive it immediately.
- The msg command is intended to send messages to terminal users, not just different computers connected to the same network.
Troubleshoot. When working with msg you may encounter the following errors:
- "msg" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. (msg is not recognized as internal or external team, executable program or batch file). In this case Windows version does not support msg . Upgrade Windows to Professional version.
- Error 5 getting session names or Error 1825 getting session names. Error when communicating with the recipient. You can try to resolve this problem by opening the registry editor on the recipient computer (to do this, run the regedit command), going to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server and changing the AllowRemoteRPC setting from 0 to 1.
On the left side of this window there is a table with a list of “Running Locations” (groups) of messages. Users of the program cannot edit its content.
On the right side of the window there is a table with records about types of messages, which can be edited within certain limits. You can change the texts of messages and the conditions for sending them.
Window "TYPES OF MESSAGES". Click to enlarge.
The purpose of the buttons at the top of this window:
- Toggle sign " Stealth mode" sending messages. If a message has this feature enabled, then it is sent without displaying a window with the text of the message. That is, without operator participation.
- Toggle sign " Do not send" of the selected message. This flag is intended to temporarily disable a type of message. If it is enabled, then this type of message will not be sent. 
-Buttons for organizing the list of message types.
There are currently three "Start Locations" for messages:
- At the end of the working day
- In the middle of the day
- After the bonus is credited to the client
To turn on automatic sending For SMS messages, you need to specify the time of sending the message in the program settings window on the “View” tab.
So, today we will talk to you about why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. In addition, we will try to understand what the reason for such behavior may lie, and also learn how to correct the situation for the better. After all, sometimes this is done quite easily. Let us quickly begin to study our question today.
Phone settings
So, it’s worth starting with the most likely scenario. If you cannot send SMS (Beeline, MTS or any other operator), then you will have to pay attention to the settings of your phone. Maybe there is a ban on receiving/transmitting data. In other words, blocking.
As a rule, you can correct the situation by changing the settings. They are usually located in the "Communication" or "Network" section. If you don’t know how to handle your gadget and configure it, then contact a specialized service for help. They will definitely help you solve your problem. But there are also a number of rather interesting cases when SMS from a phone is not sent. Let's quickly recognize them, and also learn how to correct the situation.
Network settings
Here is another reason for problems with sending messages. In fact, just this option development of events is most likely. Especially if you just inserted a new SIM card into your phone. Of course, we are talking about network settings.
So, for example, if you bought and inserted a Megafon SIM card into your gadget, SMS are not sent - do not be surprised. Instead of immediately starting to send messages, just wait a while. This applies to any mobile operator. You should come special settings networks. Open the message sent by the system and then save it. Eventually, you will see a message about changing the settings. Only after this can you fully use the new SIM card. Try to see if everything is fine with sending messages. No? Then let's think further about what could be the matter.
Balance
Well, here is another quite interesting and common reason why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. Of course, we are talking about the balance of your mobile account.
The thing is that if there are not enough funds on the SIM card to send or call, then these capabilities will be temporarily blocked for you. That is, they will be able to call/write to you, but you will not. Thus, if you are not sending SMS (Beeline, MTS and other operators), then it makes sense to check your phone balance.
If it is positive, do not rush to rejoice. In cases where the user has a positive balance, but does not have enough funds to send a letter, he will also not be able to carry out his plan. If your phone is in the negative, then you just need to top up your account to positive numbers, which will be enough to send SMS and make calls. As you can see, there is nothing difficult so far. You already know the main reasons why SMS is not sent (Samsung or any other phone model - it doesn’t matter). Now it’s worth getting acquainted with other options for the development of events. In fact, there are still quite a few of them.
System failures
Well, now it’s worth learning about another rather interesting option. For example, when SMS is not sent to Android. If you are faced with this situation, then let's try to figure it out.
The thing is that quite often new versions and various updates are released based on Android. Moreover, modern users are literally required to download them. So, after you take this action, you may have today's problem. After all, the cause of everything will be the most common failure.
Fortunately, the situation can be corrected quite easily and simply. It is enough to simply return the phone to the so-called factory settings. That is, by default. After this, you can resume trying to work with messages. Now you know another reason why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. But that's not all. We continue our conversation, trying to understand all possible sources of the problem. Let's see what else could be wrong.
Operator work
The thing is that quite often various types of work and updates are carried out on communication lines. This is why you may have a problem today. If mobile operator(anyone) tests an innovation or carries out technical work, then, of course, network failures are possible. And, as a result, it becomes impossible to send messages, as well as make calls.
What to do? Of course, nothing depends on you here. All you can do is call your operator from any other phone (you can use your home phone) and find out what’s going on. If the matter is technical work or “updates”, then you will definitely be informed when the situation is expected to return to its previous course. Otherwise, this scenario is not suitable for you. You will have to look for other reasons why SMS cannot be sent from your phone.
Fake
There are still plenty of such reasons. And only those that remain are extremely simple to understand for any modern user. But correcting the situation in some situations will be very expensive.
If you are thinking, be sure to remember what kind of mobile phone you have. A fairly common reason for this behavior is the presence of a fake gadget. This may be a justified and deliberate purchase (if you initially went for a “pirated” version of a cell phone), or it may be the simplest deception of the buyer.
Thus, here you have several options for how events unfold. The first option is when you knowingly bought a fake. In this case, if you have a warranty on the product, you can take it to the store where the purchase was made. There they should help you correct the situation - repair the purchased model or offer a similar new one. Unfortunately, many stores selling counterfeits do not provide any guarantees. In this case, you will simply have to buy yourself a new gadget.
The thief scenario is suitable for those who have become victims of scammers in a normal store. Contact the place where the purchase was made and report it as a counterfeit. You are required to replace it with the original gadget that you wanted to purchase. If employees refuse to correct the situation even if they have all the documents confirming the purchase, they can safely go to court. Quite often, along with the exchange of the gadget, in this case they also provide a refund. But everything is not always so good. Let's think about why SMS is not sent from a phone that is original and fully configured.
Viruses
But now we will get acquainted with the most common and most unpleasant situation that can only relate to our topic today. The thing is that if you suddenly stopped sending SMS from your mobile phone, then you will have to think carefully about what kind of documents we downloaded to our gadget, as well as what sites on the Internet we “climbed”. After all, we are now talking about viruses. Not about computers, but about telephones.
This type of infection, to be honest, is more dangerous than computer infection. After all, getting rid of phone viruses is much more difficult. With computers everything is simple - delete the infected file, and the job is done. But with telephone viruses you will have to try hard.
In general, you will have to install an antivirus on your gadget and scan it. Next, remove everything that is marked “dangerous”, and then contact a specialist for help. To be honest, if you suspect anything, it is preferable to immediately contact service centers. It will be very, very difficult to cope with the current situation on your own.
Conclusion
Well, now it's time to end our conversation. Today we figured out why SMS cannot be sent from your phone. As you can see, there are many, many possible situations. And most of them can be defeated on your own.
In general, after you have ruled out the possibility of operator network failures and a negative balance, it is best to take your gadget to specialists. After all, they will definitely be able to help you quickly overcome the problem.
Turning your phone off and on again is the first thing to do, if not messages. There may be short-term interruptions in the network, which can cause problems such as the inability to send SMS. In this case, a simple reboot solves the problem.
Problems from the other party
If your phone does not send SMS to a specific subscriber, try to find out if there are any restrictions on receiving messages on his part. It is possible that your number is included in the recipient’s “Black List”. There is a possibility that the recipient subscriber has a faulty SIM card or the messaging service is disabled.
In most cases, problems with sending SMS occur due to an incorrectly entered SMS. Through the phone menu in the SMS parameters, find the “Service Center” tab, enter the correct SMS center number and save the changes.
The SMS center number is different for each operator:
- Beeline +7 903 701 1111
- Megafon +7 928 990 0028
- MTS +7 916 899 9100 or +7 916 896 0220
- Tele2 +7 950 809 0000
Data link
In the phone menu in the SMS parameters, find the “Channel for SMS” tab and select “GSM”. Some models offer “CS” and “PS” as options. In this case, you need to mark “CS”.
Black list
Perhaps the message is not sent because the other subscriber’s number is included in the “Black List” of your phone. Check through the menu whether this function is activated. If the feature is enabled, disable it.
Among the services of telecom operators there is also a “Black List”. If you have problems sending messages, you should check the information about connecting this service to your number.
SMS transfer service
Check the SMS service connection on your number. This information You can check with your cellular company operator, through the self-service service or on the official website.
United help desk mobile operators:
Beeline: 0611
Megaphone: 0500
MTS: 0890
Tele2: 611
Self-service services of mobile operators:
Beeline: *111#
Megafon: *105#
MTS: *111#
Tele2: *111#
SMS memory
Check the SMS memory status. A full SMS memory may prevent messages from being sent. In this case, delete unnecessary messages from your device.
Delivery period
Check that the maximum message delivery period is set in the SMS settings on your phone. If the delivery period is set, for example, to 1 hour, and the recipient is out of reach or disabled within an hour after you send the message, your message will not be accepted by him.
SIM card malfunction
When you replace a SIM card, a duplicate is issued. Number, balance, tariff plan and connected services remain unchanged. It is recommended to transfer all contacts and messages saved on the original SIM card to the phone memory.A SIM card can only be replaced in the presence of its owner and with a passport.
Loading...
