[Q] Sending sms bug

[noidee]

Since many users of Samsung Galaxy S Plus had similar problems i decided to open a new topic.

Short description:

Sometimes when i try to send an sms which has more than 160 characters i receive a notification with "Message not send".

The problem seems to be only when Network Mode is set on WCDMA (or Auto).

Firmware: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9001XXKF8
Network: Orange Romania

Solutions

1) Update to Android 2.3.5+
or
2) Set Network Mode GSM

 

[crisdorya]

I have no idea why that would happen, I am starting to believe that Samsung has a poor radio in the i9001. Can you confirm the same in other messaging apps?
I would love to try but I have no SMSs in my plan, Vodafone -.-

 

[noidee]

I have no idea why that would happen, I am starting to believe that Samsung has a poor radio in the i9001. Can you confirm the same in other messaging apps?
I would love to try but I have no SMSs in my plan, Vodafone -.-

I don't think that this bug is related to bad network coverage because first 160 characters are send. I tried sending sms from another network operator (Vodafone Romania), but i had the same results.

Bug also occurs using handcent app.

 

[mal13]

Lots of people have complained about that same bug here in finland. Different operators. Seems software bug.
2.3.3 to be exact. I never had that problem but i have flashed to 2.3.4.

 

[yogi_best]

Got same bug on 2.3.4.

 

[Unequal77]

I have had that bug in a 2.3.3 and now in a 2.3.4. It is not happening all the time, but it is present. In a 3G mode of course, in 2G everything is all right.

 

[yogi_best]

Eh. This is really stupid.
Software bugs in such an old phone ( for samsung since its close to Galaxy S)
I would understand this bugs at S II but here? .. hOpe we can fix it.

I got this error with internet turned complety off also..

 

[Masterolli]

Same

Sent from my GT-I9001 using XDA App

 

[noidee]

What about 2.3.5 firmware? Had anybody tested?

 

[mal13]

Some people have realised this probleem seems to be related to phone switching between 2g & 3g. As i don't have this problem...could someone try switching 3g off and then try to send longer sms.
Is this problem related to only android's message program as there's other in market..are they working better??

 

[Mikolak28]

It's been already established that 3G is causing the problem, but switching 3G off everytime you want to send a text is just plain stupid.

 

[noidee]

Some people have realised this probleem seems to be related to phone switching between 2g & 3g. As i don't have this problem...could someone try switching 3g off and then try to send longer sms.
Is this problem related to only android's message program as there's other in market..are they working better??

What baseband do you have?

 

[ZappBrannigan]

Same bug for many users in germany!

Hi!

I'm from germany and here are MANY people having this problem! (for those who speak german: Take a look at the I9000 or I9001 board at "Android-hilfe.de"). There where many, many, many suppostiions why this happens. The only fact that everybody had is that it only happens in "automatic" and "only WCDMA" mode. It NEVER happens in GSM-only! I thougt it was a german-only bug, as it wasn't mentioned here on this board. I helped myself by closing the data network mode (long press at power button) before sending a SMS. I hope sometime a firmware update will fix it!?!

 

[jbmc83]

hey guys, just got word here that the bug is solved with the KPG 2.3.5 firmware rom. so check it out

Sent from my GT-I9001 using XDA App

 

[shadow_dweller]

I have the same sms bug problem like the thread starter and it was resolve after flashing to 2.3.6 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319463)

 

[sosodemi]

the sms bug is not

The sms bug(2.3.3) is not a network problem,it is that it converts sms that is over 100 or so caracters ,to mms... and yes 2.3.5 it is sms bug free

ps.heloo,new on forum.

 

[RavoxX]

Even 2.3.4 is bug free

Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk

 

[laurcapa]

2.3.5 vodafone romania is not bug free

 

[cjason]

One might try switching following option from "Warning" to "Restricted"
Messaging -> Settings -> (MMS Settings) Creation mode

In theory, this should prohibit MMS creation and add another SMS body instead no matter which network type (2G or 3G) is selected.

 

[broodplank1337]

I had it in 2.3.3 and 2.3.5, in 2.3.6 never had it

(And i'm talking about that it doesn't send the message the first time, not about 160 chars)