Ever since the iOS 26.1 update, if someone not using an iPhone sends me a text message, it comes in duplication. I have restarted my iPhone by pressing the buttons on the side, and going through and doing a complete shut down.
iPhone 12, iOS 26
Turn off Wi-Fi Calling, then turn it back on
This forces the carrier to drop the duplicate registration.
For many users, this solves it immediately.
Turn off Wi-Fi Calling, then turn it back on
This forces the carrier to drop the duplicate registration.
For many users, this solves it immediately.
Occasionally, an update leaves your messaging settings in a partial state.
Go to:
Settings >> Messages >>
Turn Off Send as SMS
Turn Off MMS Messaging
Wait 10 seconds
Turn both back On
Then test with someone who is not using an iPhone.
Reset Network Settings
(This resolves most carrier-related SMS duplication issues.)
Settings >> General >> Transfer or Reset iPhone >> Reset >> Reset Network Settings
This will not delete your data but will remove saved Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairings and VPN profiles.
Update Carrier Settings
Sometimes, after an iOS update, the carrier settings do not fully update.
Go to:
Settings >> General >> About
Wait 5 – 10 seconds.
If a pop-up says Carrier Settings Update, tap Update
Turn off iMessage temporarily
This forces your phone to re-register its SMS routing with your carrier.
Settings >> Messages >> iMessage >> Off
Wait 30 seconds.
Turn it On again.
I don’t use the Wi-Fi calling but I tried turning it on/off and still getting duplicates.
@owl-53
the only thing I haven’t tried is the reset. Everything else seems to work but only for a few hours before it resumes duplication.
Duplicate text messages
