Unofficial archive. This is a read-only, community-run archive of the Apple Support Community. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.
JJRodiguez
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Error messages appear when sending texts to myself

I have tried all with no luck it pops up when for instance I send texts to myself articles from espn and such, it’s goes to my inbox ok so I just delete that error message and hit report spam and delete. I removed 1 before area code on my contact list and same problem.

Posted on Oct 18, 2026 9:57 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 18, 2026 2:36 PM in response to JJRodiguez

Your carrier's automated spam filters are blocking these texts. 


Try this

  1. Open your iPhone Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap Messages (or Apps > Messages depending on your iOS version).
  3. Tap Send & Receive.

Look at the section labeled "Start New Conversations From." Make sure your Apple ID email address is selected here instead of your phone number

  1. Under "You Can Receive iMessages To and Reply From," make sure both your email and phone number are checked. 


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378463