If you are receiving multiple copies of your text messages, it may be caused by an intermittent connection between your phone and the mobile network. To make sure messages are delivered, your phone makes several attempts, which may result in multiple copies of a text message.
Why do my text messages show up twice?
Users of all types of phones do at times receive duplicate messages. It is typically the result of a safeguard carriers implement when they think there may have been a service disruption. Sometimes duplicate messages can also be produced by the destination carrier when the recipient is roaming.
How do I stop my phone from receiving duplicate texts?
Head to Settings > Notifications > Messages and double-check that Repeat Alerts is set to ‘Never’. Let’s also check Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and make sure you don’t see any duplicate listings there.
Why am I getting copies of my text messages?
If you use an Android smartphone, this happens when there is difficulty establishing a good connection between your phone and your network carrier. In a bid to deliver the message, several attempts are made, and in the process, you receive that same message you just sent to another person.
Why am I getting duplicate texts on my Samsung?
This is caused by a software issue where your device does not properly signal the network that it has received the initial message, so the network sends your device the same message multiple times. First, make sure your software is up to date by going into Settings > About Device > Software Update.
What is double texting?
Double texting, ICYDK, is literally sending one text and then following up with another one before you even get a response to your first message.