GiffGaff Error 0 While Sending Text Messages: Fix It Now!

Many users report that they can’t send a text message to their contacts with the Giffgaff mobile network and get the error 0 every time.

In this article, we’ll discuss the reasons for this messaging error and explore a few ways to resolve it at your end in no time.

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Why can’t I send messages on Giffgaff?

You are texting a non-standard 5-digit shortcode number
The SIM is not activated.
You are texting a number with an incorrect format.
The “dial assist” or “assisted dialing” option is activated on the phone.
Technical issues on the Giffgaff server side.
There is no Giffgaff network coverage in your current area.
SMS settings or message center number is incorrect.
Network or APN settings are misconfigured for Giffgaff on the phone.

How do I fix error 0 on Giffgaff?

1. Wait 24 Hours

If you have recently bought your Giffgaff SIM card, it may take 6-24 hours to complete the activation process. During this time, the service won’t let you send any message and throws an error 0 code.

Therefore, wait for the specified time and try again later to see if the issue is resolved.

NOTE: Ensure you send the text message to a number with the correct format (+44 or 07 before it) for the UK. Otherwise, Giffgaff service won’t let you send any message and show the error.

2. Check SIM Credit

If you have not activated the Giffgaff goodybag or have run out of credit, this can result in an error 0 message on your phone.

To prevent this, check your credit and resources on your Giffgaff SIM this way:

Open the “Dial” or “Phone” app.
Type in “*100#.”
Tap “Call” to view your resources.

In case you don’t have enough credit or resources left in goodybag, recharge your account before sending texts to others.

3. Disable Dial Assist or Assisted Dialing

Enabling the “Dial Assist” or “Assisted Dialing” feature on your phone automatically places the +44 code before your non-standard five-digit shortcode number.

As a result, when you send a text to such a number, Giffgaff throws the error 0 code and won’t let you perform the task. The quick fix here is to turn off these features on your phone. Here’s how:

Android:

Open the “Phone” app.
Tap the three dots.
Tap “Settings.”
Select “Assisted Dialling.”
Toggle off “Assisted Dialling.”

iPhone:

Open iPhone “Settings.”
Tap “Phone.”
Toggle off “Dial Assist,” and that should resolve the issue for you.

If the problem persists, go to the Giffgaff login page using a browser on your phone and sign in to your account. Here, make sure the “Outgoing premium calls” and “Incoming premium calls” options are activated (green toggle).

After that, open the Messages app and send the message again to verify the fix.

4. Try Manual Roam

The next solution to fix this issue is to roam the network service on your phone manually. Doing so will reset any incorrect settings and help you send messages on Giffgaff without getting error 0.

Do these steps:

Android:

Open Android “Settings.”
Tap “Connections.”
Tap “Mobile Networks.”
Choose “Network Operators.”
Search for networks and select any of them other than O2-UK.

iPhone:

Open iPhone “Settings.”
Tap “Mobile Data” / “Cellular Data.”
Tap “Network Selection.”
Toggle off “Automatic.”
Manually select a network other than O2-UK.

Wait for the connection to fail; repeat the process again and choose “Automatic” this time. Then, send a text message to confirm if this fix works.

INFO: Changing your network mode from 2G to 3G or 4G may also help you resolve the error 0 code while sending messages.

6. Configure Giffgaff Message Center Number

If the Giffgaff message center number on your phone is incorrect, it won’t route your SMS to its destination or recipients.

To fix this, re-configure the SMS center number on your Android phone with these steps:

Open the “Messages” app.
Tap “Settings” or the three lines.
Select “More Settings.”
Choose “Text Messages.”
Tap “Message Center.”
Type in the Giffgaff SMS center “+44 78020 02606” for the UK.

If you use an iPhone, open the “Phone” app and dial **5005*7672*+44 78020 02606# to add the Giffgaff SMS center number.

Takeaway

In this article, we’ve explored why you see the “Can’t send message with Giffgaff – error 0” message on your phone screen while sending texts. We’ve also provided some quick fixes to resolve this frustrating issue quickly.

We hope you can now continue your text conversations on your Giffgaff SIM and stay in touch with others effortlessly.