Michael the risk of being a bit rude ( by implication) to our lords and masters, not guilt YOUR HONOUR! It were them that stuffed up. (I humbly submit) . Next saturday will tell. If not, plan B comes into action. Bill On 22/02/2014, at 6:35 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote:
> So, is it the number that worked for a long while then stopped? Or is it you? > Bit like the Toyota you ran on fats, cooking oil and what was it, chicken > manure - some ungodly mix. > >> On 22 Feb 2014, at 4:01 pm, Bill Parker <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Right front of me. And here's the mystery: it worked for a long while then >> stopped. So migrated from Samsung to iPhone no problem. >> >> I think I may have to REMOVE myself, wait and then ADD myself. >> >> Bill >>> On 22/02/2014, at 2:37 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: >>> >>> Bill, >>> I blush at suggesting this, but have you checked that you accurately >>> entered your phone number when you set things up at the emergency service? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Michael >>> >>>> On 22 Feb 2014, at 12:08 pm, Bill Parker <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> As I said via SMS, any investigation will wait til after the fire season >>>> is over, but food for thought. >>>> >>>> Bill >>>>> On 22/02/2014, at 11:34 AM, Tim Law wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Bill >>>>> >>>>> I imagine those blockages are set on the phone, not with Telstra. >>>>> >>>>> With the testing we have done off list this morning, it seems your phone >>>>> is working as expected. You can send and receive SMS and receive MMS. >>>>> >>>>> And if you've not got any blocked number, then I suspect the problem is >>>>> in how your number has been entered, or perhaps a database glitch, at the >>>>> senders end. And removing and replacing your number on their list may >>>>> solve the problem. >>>>> >>>>> Tim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 22 Feb 2014, at 11:17 am, Bill Parker <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> We did that. No one has anyone blocked. My history is also a possible >>>>>> factor. I got a Samsung Galaxy last year and found it nec. to enter >>>>>> quite a few numbers into the "blocked" category. However, the SMS >>>>>> originating was not among them. >>>>>> >>>>>> I changed phones and that showed NO blocked numbers, even though the >>>>>> Samsung had quite a few. I have pusued it with Telstra but no luck. >>>>>> Bill >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 22/02/2014, at 10:54 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Bill, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Other members of my team have iPhones and they have no issues. >>>>>>> This gives you a clue ;-) I would suggest you have a setting different >>>>>>> to these other members. >>>>>>> You have checked on your iPhone: Settings > Phone - calls - Blocked >>>>>>> that you don't have the number blocked? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 22 Feb 2014, at 10:25 am, Bill Parker <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Tim and everyone. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The OS upgrade today did one thing n- it revealed the source of the >>>>>>>> "hidden" message. Turns out to be the SMS call out mobile number that >>>>>>>> DFES CommCen use. ( So, critically - that's the most important thing >>>>>>>> solved, and if in doubt somebody will ring me) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unfortunately the OS upgrade did not restore my SMS Saturday test >>>>>>>> messaging - that comes ex "somewhere else - maybe Indonesia?" via a >>>>>>>> Perth call centre. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have SMS MMS on. Done the airplane on/off. There is 1.4GB of space >>>>>>>> on the phone and I usually delete email and SMS immediately. I >>>>>>>> checked Telstra and blocked callers ( I changed from a Samsung last >>>>>>>> year) - they say I have none. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I can go into a bit more detail about this off line, but I am now >>>>>>>> thinking - this is not an iPhone issue. Other members of my team have >>>>>>>> iPhones and they have no issues. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Trouble is I can only test the service once a week! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks for all the advice. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 22/02/2014, at 9:03 AM, Tim Law wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Bill I understand having confidence in your SMS is critical for your >>>>>>>>> important work. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm thinking of ways to reset your SMS messages >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have you quit out of Messages. Double click the home button and swipe >>>>>>>>> up on the app you want to quit. That might help you find or clear the >>>>>>>>> green light. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have you turned on then off airline mode. That resets the connection >>>>>>>>> to the phone network. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have you space on the phone to receive messages? For a while I set my >>>>>>>>> iPhone to fill empty space with music, but found I couldn't take more >>>>>>>>> than one photo. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Finally, you could try removing and reinstalling the sim card. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Do regular SMS come through, or is there just a problem with the >>>>>>>>> group sends? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> There is nothing to be lost by a restore. Do a backup first, and >>>>>>>>> follow the prompts. It takes a while. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hope these help. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Tim >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 22/02/2014, at 8:22, Bill Parker <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Folks, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> iPhone 4 with latest OS. (7.0.6 this am) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I am experiencing a problem receiving SMS messages from one service. >>>>>>>>>> i.e. if you are reading this and send me an SMS to the number >>>>>>>>>> below I would get it. (Although sometimes up to several hours >>>>>>>>>> later). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> So I am with TELSTRA (they cannot understand this probelm). I am >>>>>>>>>> not receiving SMS messages sent via a pager service all bush fire >>>>>>>>>> brigades in Mundaring use. We do this every Saturday morning as a >>>>>>>>>> routine test. I do not receive these messages even though I am ON >>>>>>>>>> the recipient list. I know this because I create the SMS request >>>>>>>>>> list on behalf of my brigade and verify all new entries. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> DEFS also send out SMS message to get particular brigades to turn >>>>>>>>>> out to fires. I do NOT get these either. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Another minor issue is the green message icon showing 1 message - I >>>>>>>>>> cannot find this message anywhere! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Is this iPhone or external? If iPhone, will a restore factory >>>>>>>>>> settings fix the issue, and will it affect my contacts list? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I hardly use the phone for anything except calls /SMS / itunes ( and >>>>>>>>>> that I have backed up) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bill Parker >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 0403 583 676 >>>>>>>>>> Equipment Officer >>>>>>>>>> Darling Range Bush Fire Brigade >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> <bfs_logo.jpg> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>>> >>>>>> Dr Bill Parker >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> 0403 583 676 >>>>>> Batteries are included free of charge >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>> >>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>> >>>> Dr Bill Parker >>>> [email protected] >>>> 0403 583 676 >>>> Batteries are included free of charge >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> Dr Bill Parker >> [email protected] >> 0403 583 676 >> Batteries are included free of charge >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> Dr Bill Parker [email protected] 0403 583 676 Batteries are included free of charge -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
