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How to change message center number in Android?

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Have issues with sending or receiving sms-es??

Tip: Your message center number might be empty or wrong!

Solution: Very simple :)
  1.  Dial *#*#4636#*#*.
  2. You will get a menu, from that select Phone Information
  3. You will find a setting "SMSC" 
  4. Refresh it. It is most likely to retrieve the message center number from your operator. (Or call your operator, and get the message center number, and then update in this field)
Then the problem should be resolved!

Happy messaging!


[Courtesy: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/tech-issues-bug-reports-suggestions/10135-how-do-you-change-sms-message-center-numbers.html]
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  1. Yogesh DevatrajMarch 28, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    hey its working :)
    But i am little surprise , why such complex combination is required to access Message center number ?
    Anyway useful info :)

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  2. PrayashJune 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Hey Guys,

    Is there any alternative way to change the sms message center number? I do not get any options when I dial *#*#4636#*#*

    Reg/Prayash

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  3. AdminJune 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Hi, This is not working. Im using HTC Google G1 /Dream. and updated to andriod 2.6. after updating im not getting messages. after reading this post i tryed to update the msg center number at smsc but its not working pls help to update.

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  4. ionutzdrgJuly 29, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    when i update the number it says "update error". i tried several times with the same result. what should i do?

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    1. Prasad HegdeMay 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

      same problem with my micromax A70

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    2. Vikas SinghalApril 12, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      I had the same problem, I used the technique here, little tricky, but worked. For Vodafone My number is actually 0791198968004544 in PDU format, read the article, you will understand.

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  5. Bhaskar GhoshJuly 30, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Hi Prayash and Ionutzdrg,

    For me the above process works. It really updates my Message center number. So when I go back to the same screen (by dialing that combination), and refresh it, I can see the updated SMSC.

    [I am using HTC Wildfire, Android 2.2.1]
    -------------

    Also there is another way to change the Message Center No.:

    1. Go to "Messages" (the default Message app provided by Android).
    2. Click 'Menu' button (on ur phone), then click 'Settings'
    3. This opens up the Settings screen. Under the "SMS Settings" group, the 2nd option is 'Service Center'. You can update your Mess Center No. by clicking it.

    ...byee

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    1. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      i cant have any service center and cant work *#*#4636#*#*

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  6. AshokFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    i m using sony w8... same problem in my mobile too.. i tried all ways but i cant able to clear this problem.. pls anyone help me out..

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  7. Danish AnsariMay 21, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Go to default message Software...Setting.....check message centre...change it...

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  8. harryJune 22, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    update error wt to do ? wil i nvr smd msg ? pls help bro, pls... In messagee settings, message service centre option not available..ot disappears after i rooted lg p500

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  9. Dwi WijayaJuly 11, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Thank you so much!!!! I called AT&T and Samsung and they could not help me at all since my message center setting was disabled from the message setting. Cheers!!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    hey guys i have Samsung Galaxy nexus
    the problem is i am not able send message to any..so plz help yar..

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  11. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    hi guys i am using galaxy nexus i9250
    but problem in i am not able to send message

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  12. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    guys best option :D insert ur sims in a non android cell n set the message centre then shut down the phone take it out n insert it in ur android cell :D works like a charm :D or second option before hitting update hit refresh and then hit the update :D shud work fine :) error comes because number has to be entered in encrypted pdu format which we wont know :D

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  13. Aditya AserkarOctober 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    i havn't been receiving messages for quite some time now, only outgoing are working...
    service provider said this is the problem..
    i updated this yet no relief...
    any idea?

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  14. blitzJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks dude. Worked for me. Sony Xperia Tipo

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  15. Hacker PatelApril 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    thanks it works for sony xperia sola MT27i

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  16. CyberLordFebruary 27, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    I really enjoyed your post on how to set SMSC Number . The way you described that made so much sense. And here is the list of
    Messsage center number for all networks

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