I traded phones with my dad and it wont vibrate when recieving texts and calls. Not even if i try to put it on vibrate.

Have you cheked sound settings ? does it ring/vibrate when you recieve calls ? you could always try entering this code in the dial screen:

This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:

• Google account settings stored in your phone
• System and application data and settings
• Downloaded applications

It'll NOT remove:

• Current system software and bundled applications
• SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.

PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.

for sending text messages :
1. call to your network operator customer care
2. request the message center number...
3.note it down
4. go to message settings>message center number
5. insert the number which is noted by you and save it
this solves your messaging problem ...
Good luck

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check the "send message via" number
call your service provider to confirm you have the correct number in the box

u need to set the messege centre number correctly contact ur operator helpline or try deleting the messages in your outbox and saved items.

On every phone there are settings that can stop you sending texts. However all phones should still receive texts even if all the settings were changed. As the text message is directed to you mobile number you should still be receiving?
When you compose your text and select contact does the phone move them to the out/sent box?
Settings to check for sending are your 'message centre number' (your network provider can supply and they are normally different for pay monthly and pay & go) 'Message sent as' should be 'text' (not fax or email etc).
Text problems are common where people change or delete digits from the message centre number by mistake.
If you cannot receive texts i would recommend speaking to your provider for help as it may be your account details at their end? (beyond your control). Hope that helps?

This happens to me aswell. I think its because the phone is stolen. When i try to make a call, theres a beeping sound and texts fail to send, although there is reception & the phone works perfectly.

You cant even call 999, which doesnt happen with other blocked phones, so i reckon the police must be trying to trace the calls.

I dont know if this helps but im trying to think of a solution aswell.

I would return it, they sometimes sell serviced phones.

go to sonyericsson.com, select phone w880, then go to phone setup - you will choose your country and provider, it will text you all the settings FREE of CHARGE