Not receiving some text messages on android from iphone

If you can't send or receive messages, or have trouble connecting to Messages on web, try the following suggestions below.

Fix problems sending or receiving messages

Make sure you have the most updated version of Messages.
If you have a SIM card, ensure that it is inserted properly.
If you’re on Fi, sign in to the Project Fi app.
Verify that Messages is set as your default texting app. Learn how to change your default texting app.
Make sure your carrier supports SMS, MMS, or RCS messaging.
Check your plan or credit balance to see that you have enough to send/receive messages
See if you have signal.
Check if you’re on airplane mode. If you are, turn it off.
If you’re switching from an iPhone, make sure you’ve deactivated iMessage for your number.
If you change messaging apps on your phone and don’t receive messages, you may need to turn off chat features.

Fix problems sending or receiving messages from specific contacts

Delete the contact and add it again.
Check if you blocked them.
Verify that their phone number is correct.
Check if you need to specify a country code (e.g. +1 for US numbers).

Fix problems sending MMS messages

Ensure that you have a data connection.
In your device’s settings app, reset your APN settings to default.

Try other troubleshooting steps

There’s not enough space on my device: If you get a notification that Messages may not send or receive messages until more space is available, try these tips to free space.
I’m getting unreadable text messages: If you switched from a phone with visual voicemail to one without, and you get unreadable texts from your mobile carrier, troubleshoot your voicemail notifications.
I’ve switched from an iPhone to an Android phone: If you're switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, be sure to turn off iMessage.

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Many users have complained that their Samsung Phones are not receiving text or group texts from iPhones. Users who recently switched to Android from an iPhone also face this problem.

Check out these solutions to fix an iPhone that won't send or receive messages.

We will share several solutions to help you set things in motion again, so hopefully, groups and text messages will work just fine.

Is your Samsung or Android Phone not receiving texts from iPhones? The Reason

In the case of iPhone messages, iMessage works by routing iPhone to iPhone messages through Apple's servers rather than sending them as actual text messages.

So even though you have left the iPhone and switched to Android, iMessage will still be active until you deactivate it. It's becoming frustrating for users who recently switched from iPhone to Android.

Steps to fix An Android Phone That Won't Receive Text Messages From iPhone

Solution 1: Turn off iMessage for the old iPhone

You must turn off iMessage for your number. If you still have the old iPhone with you, follow the steps below:

Please remove the SIM card from the Android Device and insert it into the iPhone.
Next, on your iPhone, go to Settings.
Scroll down and tap on Messages
Look for iMessage; turn this option off.
Please remove the SIM card and insert it into your Android Device.
Now go to the Message icon on your new Android phone and send messages to some of your friends using an iPhone to see if everything works fine.

Solution 2: Deregister iMessage

This method is helpful for those who don't have access to their old iPhones. You can still disable the iMessage by going to Deregister iMessage By Apple. Follow the steps for that:

Go to the above link
Enter your phone number in the available form
Click on Send code
You will receive a confirmation code over the phone
Please enter it in the required location in the form again and then click Submit
That's it. IMessage will be deactivated within 24 hours.

Solution 3: Toggle Airplane mode

Toggling Airplane mode can be a way to refresh your iPhone's connectivity. It will refresh the cellular signal, cellular data, etc.

Solution 4: Ensure the contact is Not Blocked.

Check if you have blocked the phone number of the person you want to send the text message to.

Launch Phone from your Android home screen
Tap the menu icon (3 dots).
Tap Settings.
Select Block numbers
Check to see if the contact is blocked

On your iPhone, Navigate to :

Settings
Messages
Tap Blocked Contacts
Check to see if the contact is blocked

Solution 5: Check your connection

If you are using WiFi:

Check the connection on your Android Device.
Your internet connection is lost if a small WiFi sign in your notification bar isn't showing. Turn it on.
If you are using WiFi, try switching to Mobile Data and Turn WiFi Off.

See also - How To Remove Yourself From A Group Text

Solution 6: Clear the Message App Cache and Data

The app's data files store data that includes all information saved on the app, like high scores, usernames, and passwords. When the data files are deleted, you must make sure that you write down any important information before deleting the files.

Go into the Settings menu of your Device.
Tap on Apps or Application Manager
Look for Messages
Tap on Storage
Next, tap Clear Cache.

If deleting the cache doesn't help, force stop the messaging app and Clear all Data.

See also -MMS Messages Not Downloading On Android or Samsung Devices? 12 Fixes

Solution 7: Restart Your Device

A simple restart might fix the problem; give it a try.

Solution 8: Enable SMS and MMS

Ensure that these settings are enabled on the iPhone device: Send as SMS and MMS is ON.

Navigate to Settings
Tap Messages
Enable Send as SMS and MMS.

Solution 9: Update your Phone

If you haven't enabled automatic updates on your device, you can check if there is an update manually:

Go to Settings
Scroll down and tap About Device or Software Update
Tap Software Update or System update.

Solution 10: Reset Network Settings

If Android is not receiving text from your iPhone, one of the solutions is to Reset network settings. The best way to get rid of the problem is to reset them. Here is how:

Navigate to Settings
Go to System, General Management, or Connection & Sharing, depending on your device.
Now tap on the Reset option or Reset.
Tap Reset network settings.
Confirm the action.
Your Device will reboot.

Additional workarounds:

If the group messages are not working, consider deleting the thread.
Re-add the contact

Why am I not receiving texts from a certain person?

Check for blocked numbers. If you know someone is sending you texts, but you're not receiving those texts, check to see if the number is blocked. Check the network connection. Mobile networks are sometimes unpredictable.

How can I receive iPhone messages on my Android?

Enable port forwarding on your device so that it can connect to your smartphone directly through Wi-Fi (the application will tell you how to do this). Install the AirMessage app on your Android device. Open the app and enter your server's address and password. Send your first iMessage with your Android device!

Why am I not receiving texts on my Android?

Fix problems sending or receiving messages Make sure you have the most updated version of Messages. If you have a SIM card, ensure that it is inserted properly. If you're on Fi, sign in to the Project Fi app. Verify that Messages is set as your default texting app.

Why can't I receive texts from iPhones?

Update your device to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS if needed. In the Settings app, tap Cellular. Make sure that your phone line is turned on. If you use multiple SIMs, make sure that the phone number you want to use is selected and turned on.