Delay in Receiving Messages in OPPO Phone

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Delay in Receiving Messages in OPPO Phone

If there is a delay in your phone signal and message app, reinsert the SIM card or contact your operator to solve the issue. To know more about this and how to resolve this issue, continue reading the simple guide we created below.


Check the phone signal

Ensure you're in an area within the operator's network coverage, then check the cell signal in the status bar. The more bars, the stronger the signal. If the signal is weak, change your location and test again.

Note: For dual-SIM phones, when you are talking over one SIM card, the other one can only be in standby mode, which will cause a delay in receiving messages.


Clear the cache and data of the Messages app

You can clear the cache and data of your camera app through the path per the ColorOS version. You can check your ColorOS version through [Settings] > [About phone] / [About device].

Note: Doing this method will delete all of the messages on your Messages app. Make sure you perform a backup before doing the following instructions.
  • For ColorOS 12 and above: Go to [Settings] > [Apps] > [App management] > [Messages] > [Storage Usage] > [Clear Data] >  [Clear Cache].

  • For ColorOS 7.0 to ColorOS 11.3: Go to  [Settings] > [App Management] > [App List] > [Messages] > [Storage Usage] > [Clear Data] >  [Clear Cache].

    Note: If the [Messages] app is not showing, on the [App list], tap on the two-dot menu on the upper right > Then tap on [Show system].  
  • For ColorOS 5.0 to ColorOS 6.1: Go to [Settings] > [App Management] > [Messages] > [Storage Usage] > [Clear Data] >  [Clear Cache].

  • For ColorOS 3.1 and ColorOS 3.2: Go to [Settings] > [App Management] > [All] > [Messages] > [Clear Data] >  [Clear Cache].

  • For ColorOS 3.0: Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Application Management] > [All] > [Messages] > [Clear Data] >  [Clear Cache].

 Clear cache Messages


Reinsert the SIM card

Take out the SIM card, check if it isn't damaged, clean the chip and put the card back in, or try another SIM card on your phone to see if you fixed the issue. To know more about the types of SIM cards supported by OPPO phones, see The Types of SIM Cards that OPPO Phone Support.

Insert SIM Card


Contact your operator

Issues with your operator might affect your service. Contact your operator to:

  • Verify that your SIM card is active.

  • Make sure there are no outages in your area.


Restart and update the phone

  • Restart the phone, and make sure you have the latest software version.

  • Some third-party applications that contain ads may obtain access to your phone's permission and affect the receipt of messages. Check if many new or similar messages are received after the phone restarts; if yes, uninstall the related apps and see if you fix the issue.


Perform a factory reset on the device 

Back up and transfer your data, then perform factory data reset. Go to this link to know how to factory data reset your OPPO smartphone.

Note: Factory data reset will completely WIPE all the data on your phone. Before erasing all data, always make an external backup of your device because once you wipe the device, data cannot be restored.  


If the abovementioned steps did not fix your concern, prepare your warranty card and contact your nearest OPPO Customer Service, you can also contact OPPO Support so we can help and assist you further with your concern. Depending on your region, you may check if you need to book an appointment before visiting your local Service Center.


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