how do i send a test text message? My text alert sound is not working. I did a re-boot and need to test it without bugging my friends! iPhone 5c, iOS 7.1.2 Posted on Sep 20, 2014 11:18 AM ( 0) Me too (151) Reply 2 replies Sort By: MynameisIOS Level 1 10 points Sep 20, 2014 11:23 AM in response to JennPur Enter your own phone number. 😕 . You can send and receive text messages with friends and contacts on Google Messages. Important : Some of these steps only work on Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version . iuWi7Zp.