Texts looking like they are coming and going to wrong recipient

Is anyone having problems with your text messages going to the wrong recipient? Or when you get a message does it look like it's coming from the last person you were texting, instead of the person acutally texting? This has only been happening since the update. Any suggestions or anyone else having the same problem?

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unknown

Texting the wrong person isn't very fun. I have searched your issue, and I have not found any customers who have similar issues. There could be a couple of issues that could cause this though. 1) Are you using any 3rd party texting applications such as Handscent? 2) Have you tried deleting your conversation history on your phone and retrying? 3) Are the people in your phone saved with the full 10-digit numbers ex: 800-555-1212? It could also be a temporary bug, and we would recommend just pulling out the battery and retesting.

Let us know if the issue is persisting or if this resolved your issue with texting.

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unknown

Let us know if the issue is persisting or if this resolved your issue with texting.

lhogue

I've had this happen many times and I don't have the update yet. It will just show some random contact I have as the one I'm calling or getting a call from (even though the phone number is correct), and the same with texting.

TimSnyder

Happens to me ALL the time, both before and after 2.2. Add it to the long list of problems I have with this phone as I wait for my second replacment phone in a week...

CamDug

I've experienced the same issues since the new2.2 update

NuDroidUsrr

superfly42 wrote:
Is anyone having problems with your text messages going to the wrong recipient? Or when you get a message does it look like it's coming from the last person you were texting, instead of the person acutally texting? This has only been happening since the update. Any suggestions or anyone else having the same problem?

I have experienced it also, it only happens to me when I get the text message and it display's it in the notification bar at the top of the screen. I am not sure if it is a random contact or the last one, but it is not from the person that sent it. Once I go into the stock text message app, it shows who it really came from, and is correct there. It is just a little annoyance seeing the notification displaying incorrect. It also does not happen alot, and seems to get corrected once I shut off the phone and pull the battery for a couple minutes.

Tidbits

I am giving you guys a heads up...

IT'S NOT DEVICE SPECIFIC! This has been going on SINCE Androids inception with the G1. If you ever check out Google bug report pages doesn't matter what device. Doesn't even matter what OS version you have as well.

SFObrien

Tidbits wrote:
I am giving you guys a heads up...

IT'S NOT DEVICE SPECIFIC! This has been going on SINCE Androids inception with the G1. If you ever check out Google bug report pages doesn't matter what device. Doesn't even matter what OS version you have as well.

Correct. This has been an issue for awhile. Last I heard Google was searching for a fix.

NuDroidUsrr

Tidbits wrote:
I am giving you guys a heads up...

IT'S NOT DEVICE SPECIFIC! This has been going on SINCE Androids inception with the G1. If you ever check out Google bug report pages doesn't matter what device. Doesn't even matter what OS version you have as well.

That is good to know.

superfly42

This problem is not solved, as you can see by the other posts. This is still happening daily. Contacts are saved correctly with area code. I've learned to back out of the message and then go back into the actual conversation message, so as not to get myself in a mess, but it's ridiculous that I have to constantly do this. I've powered off, removed the battery, and done everything I can do to try and fix the problem. This didn't happen until the update....which I'm realizing was a big mistake on my part. Wishing I had just bought the Iphone to begin with, but wanted to wait until all the "new thing" kinks were worked out of it. Very dissappointed :smileysad:

Tidbits

I have heard that for the past few years... They are more worried about "features" than bug fixes, but last year Google said they are slowing down on their development and going to work on "bug fixes". I think it will be fixed sometime next year at the latest, but I wouldn't be surprised if sooner as it is a bug that needs to be fixed for about 3 years now.

RoyB_VZW

We're very sorry you are all experiencing this issue of your messages not going to the intended parties. I have reached out to our Technical Support team and found this is actually a known issue with the Fascinate that was to have been addressed in the Froyo update; however, in reading this forum, it does not appear that is was in fact resolved.

To address this further, we will need to complete what is called a Product Issue Form so that we can address this with Samsung directly. This means I will need additional information from you, so I ask that you please PM me with your wireless number, and an alternate number where you can be reached. It is also helpful if you let me know a convenient time to reach you when you have a few minutes to talk with me.

I appreciate your time and look forward to working with you towards a resolution.

Sincerely,

nydg

I have been having this problem intermittently since receiving my Fascinate 3-4 months ago (both before and after the 2.2 Froyo update). A quick Google search does confirm that MANY users are having this issue on Android devices. The Verizon tech support rep I spoke to today said they have no known issues with this phone and believe it to be a Samsung issue. In the call to Samsung they said they believe it is a Verizon issue and when pressed asked to send hte phone in for review. I do not belive I ever experienced this issue with my previous Motorola Droid or Droid 2 and am incredibly frustrated that neither Verizon nor Samsung will acknowledge that this is a known issue that Google has acknowledged in the Android developer forums. This issue is a huge privacy and security concern and I am considering cancelling my Verizon contract and switching to AT&T with the iPhone. As much as I hate the idea of AT&T and don't care for the iPhone, I'm disgusted with Verizon's response and cannot afford to keep a phone where messages are sent to the wrong recipient.

diane1

This problem is NOT sloved for me. On-going problem since the update which i thought at first had some pretty cool features. NOT worth it. I went to theVerizon store asking me to delete all my text message b/c i did have a lot. I deleted them and as i go i tend too delete also. Couple days late, i thought one person was talking to me, switch to my sister...then the person who i thought sent me the test go some of my responces to my sister. What the heck. I have no idea who im talkjng too.NO privacy! I'm not getting some of my text messages, they are not getting mine and i cant delete from my gallery the majotiy of the time. So im paying close to $100 per month for a phone thats not really working. I dont have land line phone and this is my only communitcation phone wise. I went to a Verizon store just for them to tell me not to text fast, others are having problem and wait it out for about two month. Then I called Verison. Nothing they will do for me $ wise b/c its the phone itself, (but they sell the phone), told me to either buy a pre-owned, new phone or wait it out. I really liked this phone b/c it my first Android phone and its easy to use, BUT to pay this amount of $ and not get my calls, texts and have it freeze is NOT FAIR!!! I havent heard from someone in a long time. Who knows if that person tried texting me and im not making an jerk out of myself calling or texting that person again. Whats going on?/ I am so not happy!

diane1

...i have to add this,...and people made fun of me for having my old LG phone that they dont even make anymore BUT i can honesly say, it NEVER gave me a problem. I couldnt even get on ebay anymore so i decided it was time too finially upgrade and be with the rest of the world. lol Nothing but problems. I just may switch carriers when my contract is up....

Elitist_Jerk

Since it is a Google issue, and you are using a Samsung phone I don't see how changing carriers applies

LOL

zorbs99

Go to your local small claims court and file a complaint. Thats what I am doing tomorow. I have a samsung galaxy that just plain SUCKS. You have nothing to lose by doing it.

diane1

..i dont care about "google" and im changing carriers b/c i have had MORE then this problem with "Verizon" in general! Thats how it applies!! LOL

diane1

...thank u zorbs99....its a sham how it has to come down to this....

superfly42

This is still a major issue....as recent as last night. All of the latest updates have been installed. All messages had been deleted. Had not texted anyone else in 3 hours. Was in a text conversation with my daughter only. Received a call this morning from the friend I was texting hours before my daughter, wanting to know what the strange text she received was about. This is completely unacceptable. I've only had this phone since February or March. Can't afford to upgrade, as I would have to pay full price for another phone. Do not want to upgrade on another line because I don't want to pay for 2 smartphone plans, and definitely do not want to be in yet another 2 yr contract with Verizon. Something needs to be done. Either Verizon or Samsung needs to step up and help all the consumers that are having these continuous problems.

cal0kie

Sorry, I see where this is under a Samsung thread, I'll repost under a more appropriate thread although this just reinforces that the problem is not manufacturer specific.