Can’t Send Message With 3 Error 0

While trying to send a premium rate SMS or a normal text to a specific contact, many 3 users are encountering an error 0 and want to know what to do in this situation.

Below, we’ll explore why you are getting this error on your phone and how you can get back to sending premium or other messages without much hassle.

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What is error 0 on Three?

The “Can’t send message with 3 – error 0” means that the network provider has failed to send your premium rate SMS or PSMS as a shortcode to utilize specific services, such as billing or voting for a show.

It can also show up on your screen if the number is not saved in your Contacts list.

Why do I keep seeing can’t send message with 3 – error 0?

A problem with the Three SIM.
Three service issues.
Sending a shortcode message is restricted on your Samsung phone.
Incorrect APN settings or wrong Message Center Number.
The default Messages app is glitching.
Misconfigured network settings on your Android phone or iPhone.

How do I fix error 0 on 3?

1. Save the Number In Your Contact

Although it seems a bit strange, many Three users have fixed the error 0 on their phone by simply saving the shortcodes or other numbers in their phone’s Contacts list.

Maybe you are typing in the wrong number in the recipient field while sending the premium SMS.

Therefore, always check the number whenever sending a text. Better yet, always try to add the number to your phone’s Contacts contact list.

TIP: Adding a “+” before the number in the recipient field has done the trick for many users.

2. Check Balance

Your Three balance might be low for sending premium rate messages, which is why you are getting the 0 error.

Three PSMS costs extra, and if you are currently on a package that does not cover these extra expenses or the balance is simply low, consider topping it up or upgrading to a better package.

3. Force Stop Messages App

It’s possible the Messages app on your phone is glitching and causing the error 0. To clear out this suspicion, force-stop the Messages app this way:

Open “Settings.”
Tap “Apps.”
Tap “Messages.”
Select “Force Close.”

Another way to force-close the Messages app on your phone is to simply restart it.

Now, re-open the Messages app, send text to a premium SMS, and verify the fix.

4. Check Three Service

There might be an issue with the Three messaging service, causing error 0 to pop up on your phone. These issues can range from no coverage to system outages.

So first try to change the location or area and see if the 3 signals restore, and then send a PSMS. If this fails, check the Three service status on the Down Detector page.

In case others are experiencing the same issue, wait for the service to restore to get the messages going again.

5. Unblock Shortcodes

While sending a premium message from a Samsung phone, the Three error 0 can show up if the shortcodes are blocked in the settings.

To unblock shortcodes on your Samsung phone:

Open Samsung “Settings.”
Tap “Application Manager.”
Tap “All.”
Select “Messages.”
Go to “Permissions.”
Find a drop-down menu with the Three options for sending premium texts.
Select “Always allow.”

Another way of disabling the shortcode block on your Samsung phone is as follows:

Open Samsung “Settings.”
Tap “Application Manager.”
Select “All.”
Tap the Menu icon.
Tap “Special Access.”
Choose “Use Premium text message service.”
Select “Always Allow.”

After enabling shortcodes, send a premium SMS and verify the error is gone.

6. Check Three Messaging Center Number

The Three messaging center number might be incorrect on your phone, and that’s why an error 0 shows while sending texts. To verify this:

Open the “Messages” app.
Open Messages “Settings.”
Tap “More Settings.”
Tap “Text Messages.”
Select “Message Center.”
Replace the number with the Three SMS center “+447782000800.”

If you are using an iPhone, open the “Phone” app and dial **5005*7672*+447782000800# to add the correct Three Message Service Center Number.

7. Reset APN Settings

Incorrect APN settings restrict your phone from sending or receiving messages on the Three network, resulting in error 0. To fix this issue, it is best to reset these settings on your phone by doing these easy steps:

iPhone:

Open “Settings.”
Tap “Cellular Data” > “Cellular Data Network.”
Select “Reset Settings.”.

Android:

Open Android “Settings.”
Tap “Connections.”
Tap “Mobile Networks.”
Select “Access Point Names.”
Tap the three dots.
Choose “Reset to Default.”
Select “Reset” to confirm.

8. Reset Phone Network Settings

Like APN settings, you can reset your phone’s network settings to resolve the error. Here’s How:

Android:

Open “Settings” > “General Management.”
Tap “Reset” > “Reset Network Settings.”
Tap “Reset Settings.”
Enter PIN.
Tap “Reset.”

iPhone:

Open iPhone “Settings.”
Tap “General.”
Tap “Transfer or Reset iPhone.”
Choose “Reset.”
Tap “Reset Network Settings.”
Tap “Reset.”

9. Contact the Three Support

If none of the above methods work, contact the Three customer support. They will look into other issues with your account and resolve them at their end to get rid of the error 0 code while sending premium SMS.

Takeaway

In this article, we’ve discussed the reasons for the “Can’t send message with 3 – error 0.” We’ve also discussed 9 easy and quick solutions to resolve the error code in no time.

We hope that with these hacks, you can send Premium and other SMS successfully and avail of many benefits and features these services offer.