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Google Pixel 4a 5G

Android 11.0

I can't send and receive text messages on my Google Pixel 4a 5G Android 11.0

Cause 2 of 2: The SMS isn't written correctly

To send an SMS, it needs to be written and sent correctly.

Solution: See how to write and send a text message.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Start chat"

Press the message icon.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Start chat"

Press Start chat.

Step 3 of 7

Select recipient

Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Step 4 of 7

Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Step 5 of 7

Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

Step 6 of 7

Send text message

Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.

Step 7 of 7

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Start chat"

Press the message icon.

Press Start chat.

2 Select recipient

Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Press the required contact.

3 Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

4 Send text message

Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.

5 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.