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Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)

Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)

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I can't send and receive SMS

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If you can't send and receive SMS, follow these instructions to solve the problem.
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Can you make a voice call?

It's important first to find out if you can make a voice call. If you can't make a voice call, you need to solve this problem. By solving this problem you'll most likely solve your problem with sending and receiving SMS.

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