Xperia Mini - Unable to send SMS

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Issue

I'm unable to send SMS with my Xperia Mini, but still I can make calls. What can be done to solve this issue?

Solution

Your phone is configured by default to send and receive SMS.
If one of the following parameters is missing, the service will no longer work.
From the idle screen:
Press the CALL button.
Using the keyboard VIRTUAL dial *#*#4636#*#
Press *
Tap on INFORMATION ON THE PHONE
Tap on SMSC
Using the keyboard VIRTUAL call "xxx xxxxxxxx" (the messaging center number).
Press OK
Press UPDATE
Your Setup is Complete!
Press the MENU key to get back to idle screen.

Thanks to Agrite for this tip.

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