How to Fix Google Pixel 6 Not Receiving Text Messages

Your Google Pixel 6 may stop receiving text messages due to network issues, incorrect settings, or software bugs. Here are all the methods to fix this issue and get your texts delivered again.

Method 1: Restart Your Phone

1. Press and hold the Power button and tap Restart.
2. Wait for the phone to fully restart.
3. Ask someone to send you a test text.

Method 2: Check Signal Strength

1. Look at the signal bars in the status bar.
2. If signal is weak, move to a different location.
3. Toggle Airplane mode on for 15 seconds, then off to refresh the connection.

Method 3: Check Blocked Numbers

1. Open the Phone app and tap the three-dot menu.
2. Select Settings, then Blocked numbers.
3. Remove any numbers that should not be blocked.
4. Also check the Messages app for blocked conversations.

Method 4: Clear Messages App Cache

1. Go to Settings, Apps, Messages, Storage.
2. Tap Clear cache.
3. Reopen Messages and test.

Method 5: Disable RCS Chat Features

RCS chat features can sometimes interfere with regular SMS delivery.

1. Open Messages and tap your profile icon.
2. Select Messages settings, then Chat features.
3. Toggle off Enable chat features.
4. Test receiving a regular SMS.
5. If SMS works, re-enable chat features afterward.

Method 6: Re-Insert SIM Card

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Remove the SIM card, inspect it, and reinsert it firmly.
3. Turn the phone back on and test.

Method 7: Reset Network Settings

1. Go to Settings, System, Reset options.
2. Tap Reset Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth.
3. Tap Reset settings.
4. Reconnect to Wi-Fi and test texting.

Method 8: Contact Your Carrier

1. Call your carrier’s support line.
2. Ask them to check your account for any blocks on SMS services.
3. Ask them to reprovision your SIM card.
4. They can also send a test message to verify the issue.