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Unable to register mobile device

ID: SLN2987
Refers to: Messenger 11.5 , Messenger 11 , Messenger 10 and earlier , Messenger for Mac

Description

You may not receive a confirmation code, or you may receive the error message: "We are unable to support the number that you have provided at this time."


Resolution

Some users are currently unable to register their mobile devices; this is a known issue.

Status:

Our product team is currently investigating this issue, and we hope to have a resolution soon.

Workaround:

First make sure that the number you are trying to register is served by one of our supported wireless carriers.

If your mobile number is supported, as a possible workaround, please try the following troubleshooting:

  1. From your mobile device, unblock and reset the Yahoo! Messenger Mobile service.
  2. Try to register your mobile number again.

If the issue continues for a prolonged period of time, please contact us, and we'll provide any updates we may have at that time. For the quickest possible resolution, please provide the following details:

  1. What is your mobile number?
  2. Who is your wireless carrier (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, etc.)?
  3. Are you receiving an error message? If so, please include the exact text of the error.

 



Last updated: July 17, 2012
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