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Why am I not getting any text messages from other FS.org users?

LAHS6
LAHS6 ✭✭✭
March 6, 2022 in General Questions

I have my permission settings set to receive a notification via text when another patron sends me a message.

For about 3-4 months now I have not received any notifications via text to let me know that there is message from another patron, even though there have been messages waiting for me when I sign in to FS.org.

I have checked multiple times to be sure that my setting for this permission is on.


Text Messages

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  • BarryJohnson
    BarryJohnson mod
    March 6, 2022

    Hi. Have you checked that your listed phone number is correct and can receive texts.

    Your chosen phone numbers are in Profile - Account

    Hope this helps.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    March 6, 2022

    @LAHS6

    FYI

    It's 'Brett'.

    Just in passing ...

    Although, from a different perspective (ie. "E-mail"; as opposed to, "Text Messages" via a "Mobile" Device) ...

    I would humbly suggest, that this may have some bearing on the matter ...

    FamilySearch Help

    'Category' = Family Tree

    HOME > FAMILYSEARCH HELP > FAMILY TREE

    [ 1 ]

    Why am I not receiving e-mail notifications for messages in familysearch.org?

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/87141/why-am-i-not-receiving-e-mail-notifications-for-messages-in-familysearch-org

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/87141/why-am-i-not-receiving-e-mail-notifications-for-messages-in-familysearch-org

    And ...

    My later 'Comment' regarding a possible DISCREPANCY (and, hence CONFLICT), of HOW the various messages, are received; between, the ORIGINAL Computer "Web" version, of 'FamilySearch'; and, the "Mobile" Application, of 'FamilySearch', most probably; CAUSING, problems/issues.

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/420387/#Comment_420387

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/420387#Comment_420387

    [ 2 ]

    Double Notifications

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/115392/double-notifications

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/115392/double-notifications

    And ...

    My later 'Comment(s)' regarding a possible DISCREPANCY (and, hence CONFLICT), of HOW the various messages, are received; between, the ORIGINAL Computer "Web" version, of 'FamilySearch'; and, the "Mobile" Application, of 'FamilySearch', most probably; CAUSING, problems/issues.

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425536/#Comment_425536

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425536#Comment_425536

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425947/#Comment_425947

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425947#Comment_425947

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425999/#Comment_425999

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/425999#Comment_425999

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/426162/#Comment_426162

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/426162#Comment_426162

    Who knows, if my concern is being taken seriously.

    Just my thoughts.

    I know, that this certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.

    Brett

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  • LAHS6
    LAHS6 ✭✭✭
    March 7, 2022

    @Brett @BarryJohnson

    Thank you for responding to my question.

    I only use a computer, no other device for FS.org .

    I checked my settings again. They are as they have always been since I first signed up with FS.org. My phone number has not changed and the notification settings are all "on", as they have always been.

    I used to get the notifications on my phone, via text, when someone sent me a message. Then I would get on the computer to read the message. I haven't received any notifications for 3-4 months or so now, even though there have been messages sent to me by other patrons in that time period.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    March 7, 2022

    @LAHS6

    FYI

    Again ...

    Just in passing ...

    Even if you DO NOT have (or, use) the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', on a "Mobile" Device ...

    IF, you have a "Mobile" Device, that is capable of running, the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch'; THEN, I humbly suggest, that you "Download", the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', on the device, just to 'see', if there is (or, may be) a "Conflict".

    I have the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', on my "Mobile" Phone; and, really ONLY use such, for either, "Shown and Tell"; or, to "Check" something, when I am out and about. I NEVER try to do any REAL work on/through the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch'. The "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', is GREAT, for just, "Shown and Tell"; or, to "Checking" something, 'on the run'.

    And ,,,

    That Said ...

    I am glad, that I DO have the the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', on my "Mobile" Phone; as, I found that there were DISCREPANCIES (and, hence CONFLICTS), just IN / WITH, the DEFAULT "Settings", in the "Mobile" Application, for 'FamilySearch', compared to the ORIGINAL Computer "Web" version, of 'FamilySearch'.

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

    Just my thoughts.

    Good Luck.

    Brett

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  • LAHS6
    LAHS6 ✭✭✭
    March 8, 2022

    @BarryJohnson


    Can this problem be passed on to someone who can fix it please?

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  • BarryJohnson
    BarryJohnson mod
    March 9, 2022

    Private message sent.

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