Why am I still receiving text messages with airplane mode enabled?

ztsilver
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I am currently traveling internationally in Europe and am receiving text messages with airplane mode enabled. I am not connected to wifi but messages are still coming through. I use the native Android Messages app and not the Verizon Messages+ app. I do not have calling over wifi enabled. I have a Galaxy S6 with Android v6.0.1. I am obviously concerned with the potential charges for this usage. Can someone from Verizon direct me on how to stop my phone from receiving text messages or confirm that I will not be charged for them?

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Ann154
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Are the test messages are through the Messages app which as the white envelope with yellow icon?  Or it is the red icon with the two text bubbles in it?  Is there an airplane symbol on your notification bar indicating the device is in airplane mode?

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ztsilver
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Text messages are coming through the Messages app with the white enveloped

on the yellow background. Yes, there is an airplane symbol on my

notification bar.

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vzw_customer_support
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Ztsilver


We appreciate the details you have provided. What is the content of these text messages? What happens if you try to respond to them? What are all the icons on display on your notification bar?


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ztsilver
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The content are a mix of text messages I am being sent from friends/family

in the US as well as automated text messages from Verizon (like paying my

bill, etc.). I can't respond to them when airplane mode is enabled.

On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 1:23 AM, Verizon Wireless Customer Support <

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vzw_customer_support
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ztsilver,


It is truly odd that you are still receiving messages while in airplane mode. I appreciate the details you have provided. To clarify, are you still receiving calls while in airplane mode also? Are you able to still use data while in airplane mode too? Have you taken your phone out of airplane mode at all while you are traveling in Europe?


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4x4fox
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I am having the very same issue. I've had airplane mode turned on the four days I've been here. When I turn on wifi without turning off airplane mode I'm still receiving texts. I use the messages app and not the Verizon message+ app. I haven't made any calls and only returned texts one day in the hopes that I'll only be charged the $10/day that once.

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vzw_customer_support
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I definitely understand not wanting to get charged when you are not trying to. Let's keep investigating. What country are you currently in? What phone do you have?


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bowman100
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I am experiencing the same thing. I am in the states though and just use airplane mode to avoid using excessive data and going over. I have a galaxy s5. This just started happening after the latest update.  Am I being charged for data usage?

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ENGSA6
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I am in Turkey and have the same issue; receiving and can send texts via wifi in airplane mode.  Do we get charged for this wifi texting?

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Weth
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Do you see VZW Wi-Fi in the status area where Verizon usually is located? 

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vzw_customer_support
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We are always here to help ENGSA6. I completely understand your concern. No one like seeing unexpected charges on their bill. While in Airplane Mode your phone will not connect to the network and will avoid roaming charges. If you are connected to WiFi it will not incur charges.


What message app are you using where you are receiving the text messages?


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bowman100
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I don't know what they are using but I am using the "messages" app that comes with the phone. Not the Verizon messages app. It is a white envelope with a yellow background.

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Weth
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The most likely explanation of this is wifi calling is active. You can tell this if you see VZW Wi-Fi in the status area where Verizon usually is indicated. This is free and does not use your data. In fact you can use this when traveling internationally to be able to call back to bad receive from the US for no international roaming charges.

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vzw_customer_support
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Hmm, that concerns me bowman100. Messages from the stock messaging app should not come through while in airplane mode. When you have your phone in airplane mode, do you see the airplane icon at the top? Are messages the only thing that continues to work while in Airplane mode?



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