How do I unblock short code messages on my phone

[jazzzy13]

I just got a Star N9300 phone and activated it with Ultra Mobile Service. I tried texting some short codes on it but keep getting the message: Free Msg: Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active. Text messaging to regular phone numbers works fine though. I called Ultra's support and they said that they block short code messages. They did not offer to unblock the messages so I'm stuck. Is there a way I can get around this by programming my phone or a program I can install that will allow me to get messages. I am running Android 4.0 and it is an unlocked GSM phone.

 

[cellmt]

There's no program or app or any workaround that will unblock short codes from Ultra mobile. The only solution is switch to another MVNO or wireless provider.

 

[maahee_android]

Any Android Fix Unable to send text messages to short codes or Premium SMS services Failed error!
how to turn off premium message blocking on android?
- Find application manager and go to All
- Scroll down to Messages and tap on Messages to see "Send Premium Messages"
- Change it from "Never Allow" to "Never Ask" or "Ask"

Hope this will help!

 

[colley-16]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and followed your steps up to 'Send Premium Messages' I do not have this option, I have looked through every setting option to do with messages and cannot find anything to unblock this and it's driving me insane, please help!!!

 

[Devon Brown2]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and followed your steps up to 'Send Premium Messages' I do not have this option, I have looked through every setting option to do with messages and cannot find anything to unblock this and it's driving me insane, please help!!!

Did you find a solution to this problem? I'm having the same issue.

 

[RubyS14]

After browsing through settings I managed to find the answer for S7. I dont know if this will work for other handsets as well. To correct the premium messages issue do the following,

- Go to Settings and then Applications
- Choose Application Manager - More - Show system apps
- Scroll down to 'M' and select Message Service. It should be the one with the green android guy.
- You should be able to see the option for Send Premium SMS and you can choose from 'Ask, Never Allow, Always Allow'

Hope this helps!!!

 

[Luvinlife71]

YES!!! It worked! Thank you!!

 

[Luvinlife71]

From RubyS14: After browsing through settings I managed to find the answer for S7. I dont know if this will work for other handsets as well. To correct the premium messages issue do the following,

- Go to Settings and then Applications
- Choose Application Manager - More - Show system apps
- Scroll down to 'M' and select Message Service. It should be the one with the green android guy.
- You should be able to see the option for Send Premium SMS and you can choose from 'Ask, Never Allow, Always Allow'
Totally works!!!

 

[Nuge107]

I don't have those options on changing short codes. Sprint told me I would have to do a hard reset to phone, go to store and they will backup contacts. Is this my ONLY option ?

 

[MrsOno]

Thank You for this post!!!! I called my phone company for technical support and they gave me the incorrect information. Many thanks to you!