May 2017
Hi
i cant receive my Google Verification code by SMS, i can receive SMS from regular phone numbers but i don't receive SMS from Short Code numbers.
could you please help me i cant have my apps on my phone if i don't receive the Google Verification code SMS
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October 2018
I've been looking all over this forum for a solution but haven't found an answer.
I turned off my wifi, changed my phone number from a 437 area code to a 416 area code but I'm still unable to receive short code texts from Google.
Any help would be appreciated!
October 2018
Hey @onlinealias
Welcome aboard the Community!
I have moved your post in this thread as it deals with the same topic.
I do see that you followed one of the suggestion by changing your number. Did you make sure all other requirements were met as well?
I'll send you a PM soon so we can take a look at it this together.
Talk soon.
April 2018
I am using a 437 area code number.
Like many others have said, these kinds of SMS verification codes cannot be received from all senders including facebook and google.
It is not feasible to just change my number as I am already using it.
Changing number is just a workaround but not the solution. Please help fix it. Thanks.
May 2017
Hey @Mandy84!
Welcome to the community
Short Code services are a service we do offer and you should definitely be receiving those verification messages!
Since they aren't coming through, I'll be sending you a PM so we can check out your account and get to the bottom of this!
July 2017
I am having trouble receiving sms short code sms texts to verify for certain companies and websites (couchsurfing, google, instagram, etc.)
July 2017
July 2017
Yes, just not from verification codes, from instagram, google, etc. the 6 digit short codes usually or 5 digit
July 2017
@aznufo Thanks for the info!
Are you using the default messaging app of your phone or are you using a different one?
March 2018
I've just bougth the plan and received verification codes from all other sources: WhatsApp, Presto, Fido itself. I also can receive sms from other phones. But not from Google. There are many topics with same problem since 2016, but no solution provided.
I tried to restart phone, turn off WiFi, register phone number from laptop. No a single SMS from google receved.
March 2018
Hey Dimok!
Welcome to the Community!
I moved your post here since it's on the same subject.
Could you let us know if you are using the default messenger?
Are you otherwise able to get your verification code by voice call rather than SMS? Have you tried using a Backup code instead?
March 2018
>Could you let us know if you are using the default messenger?
Yes, I didnt change default SMS app
>Are you otherwise able to get your verification code by voice call rather than SMS? Have you tried using a Backup code instead?
I've activated 2-step verification via voice call and got backup codes. But I cant change phone number in "Personal Info" and recovery phone number. I still cant receive SMS from google and there is no option for voice call.
March 2018
Hey @Dimok!
Were you able to receive your Google verification code?
Wer're here if you still need help!
March 2018
No, I still don't receive verification codes from Google. I've found this topic on Google help forum:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/gmail/NZ_lVF1wmjQ
And it looks like whole 437 area code can't receive SMS from Google (my phone number starts with this). I'm now thinking to change my phone number.
March 2018
March 2018
Hi,
I think I have the same problem for 2 weeks now. I tried EVERYTHING that you guys suggested but it does not help.
For more details, this only happened to me with Google, Netflix, Facebook. Text messaging works fine, I have the default SMS app and I can receive and send a text with no problem. This issue is not happening with Linkedin, Amazon, CIBC...
There is no option for audio/call to get a confirmation code so we really need to fix this problem that occurs in phone numbers starting with 437.
Looking forward to hearing a solution to this problem.
March 2018
Hey @Agnrac and welcome to the Community.
It seems like a lot of users are having trouble with this.
The most details about will definitely help us find a solution for this.
Based on one of the suggestions offered earlier in this thread, did you have a chance to get in contact with Google to see what might be the issue?
April 2018
Hi kenny,
Yeah, we tried to call them and my wife talked to the support but they didn't understand why and they couldn't update it themselves by phone because of privacy issues.
I first thought maybe something was wrong with my phone (Infinix Zero 3) but now I switched to another device (Samsung S7) but the problem still persists with all the applications I mentioned above (Google, Facebook, Netflix, Instagram...)
Please find a solution to this issue because changing the number is absolutely not an option.
Looking forward to finding a solution.
Thank you.
April 2018
April 2018
Hi,
Has Fido found a solution to this issue? I'm a new subscriber with 437 area code and so does my wife and we both have the same issue.
I'm not able to verify my mobile number change for Google, Facebook and Instagram since SMS is not received.
April 2018
Hey @dhzynx
Welcome to the community
We're still looking into this. However, many people were able to fix it by changing their phone number to a 647 or 416 area code. You can do it yourself from your account on fido.ca.
Alternatively, people have been able to get backup code from Google. You can find more info about that here.
Let us know how it goes!