I have been using JioFi as my wireless router for my home network since 2018.
So far, I am happy with their service, but today's post is about one issue I faced after porting to their network.
I had more than one phone number at that time. So, I decided not to take a new Jio SIM for the JioFi.
I used one of my existing numbers after porting to Jio Network.
It created a problem for me. Though I do not use the number for calling, I use that number to authenticate a few online services.
I needed the confirmation SMS ( sent by them ) to log in to the accounts. So, I had to read the text messages sent to the JioFi phone number.
A new JioFi user may wonder how to check SMS messages on the JioFi phone number.
I understand many people face this issue. If you read the CoreNetworkZ comment section, you can see questions by Purnima Udayakumar and Dhiraj Chandra Mishra.
This post explains how to check the SMS on the JioFi. You can also read our tutorial on downloading and upgrading the JioFi Firmware.
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Read SMS On JioFi
JioFi is a simple WiFi router. So, we need another device to load and read SMS on JioFi.
We can access the SMS on a JioFi phone number in two different methods. They are:
By Configuring the JioCall App on another Android Phone.
By inserting the JioFi SIM into another device and Check SMS.
The first method works on Android devices only. The second method works on any device that supports Jio SIM.
The iOS version of JioCall does not support JioFi.
Let me explain each method in detail.
Read JioFi SMS On Any Android Phone
We can access the JioFi SMS on any Android Smartphone. By installing JioCall on your Android device, you can read all messages in the JioFi SIM.
You must configure JioCall with the JioFi network to work this solution.
Connect your Android Smartphone with the JioFi network and install JioCall from the Play Store.
Open the Android Play Store in JioFi Network. Type JioCall and install the App.
You must use the same JioFi network to install and configure this App.
Open the JioCall and tap on the three vertical dots at the top.
Tap on Settings.
Open the JioCall Settings. It will ask you to set this App as the default messaging client to detect the JioFi.
Click the SET NOW button to proceed.
Choose JioCall from the menu and tap on SET AS DEFAULT.
JioFi will send a verification code to verify your Android phone.
You will receive an OTP on the registered number. You need to enter the OTP to verify the device. Tap on Proceed to verify the device.
Now, the JioFi network has verified your Android smartphone.
You can make a Voice Call and Send an SMS With JioFi With this App.
You can access and read every SMS coming to your JioFi connection number.
Vishnu Lal Verma asked in the comment section if he could use this method to view SMS with an iPhone. Though Reliance Jio does not have an official iPhone app, you can use a few third-party Apps. I will update the list once CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions completes the testing.
Jio App Does Not Detect Messages on JioFi Number
Some users reported an issue with the Jio Voice Call App(JioCall). It fails to load SMS on the JioFi SIM.
Sandip Kumar Ojha reported this issue, and CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions tested and verified it. You can read Sandip's complaint from the comment section.
You may see a notification -Unable to detect JioFi SIM with which JioCall is configured.
After an updation, I also detect it on my phone.
That means I cannot read SMS on JioFi SIM with my phone. So, I added another method to read SMS on JioFi SIM from any device.
Check JioFi SMS On Any Device
You have learned to read SMS on JioFi SIM on an Android smartphone. Now, let us discuss how to read text messages on a JioFi SIM with any device.
Open the JioFi router and Take the Jio SIM card out. Insert the SIM into any smart device. You can read the SMS stored on the Jio SIM.
Can I receive JioFi SMS messages on a Windows computer?
One user asked whether he can receive JioFi text messages on a Windows device. Vinod Kumar Patel asked this question in the comment section.
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The answer is yes. But the laptop must have a SIM card slot. So, you can insert the JioFi SIM and access the SMS.
Reference
- Different Methods to Find JioFi Connection Mobile Number
- https://www.reliancedigital.in/solutionbox/how-to-make-jio-calls-using-jiofi/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jio-call/id1364944760
Hello Alex,
ReplyDeleteI want to read the SMS received by the phone number allocated to my JioFi hotspot daily. I do not know how. Can you suggest me an easy way?
Hello Dhiraj,
DeleteWelcome to CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions. I have explained two ways to read SMS messages from a JioFi number.
Hello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteI installed JioCall on my Samsung Tab, but it is not displaying SMS messages from the JioFi device. Is it a bug or a tech glitch?
Yes, Sandip, you are right. JioCall is showing bugs. I suggest you follow the second method I explained in this tutorial.
DeleteI do not use Android but an iPhone. Can I read JioFi SMS on my iPhone? Please reply.
ReplyDeleteYes, Vishnu, you can read the SMS messages coming to your JioFi number on an iPhone. I suggest you download Jio Call from the Apple App Store and install it on your iPhone. I explained the steps in the guide.
DeleteHello Alex,
ReplyDeleteI filled out my university contact page with the JioFi number. Now, I do not see University updates on my phone. The SIM is in the Jio WiFi router, and I do not know if the University sends SMS. Can you help Alex?
Hello Purnima,
DeleteI have provided two methods in this tutorial to check SMS messages from a JioFi device.
Hello Alex,
ReplyDeleteIt is a helpful tutorial. Thank you. I have a question. You mentioned checking JioFi SIM card SMS on iPhone and Android. Can I check SMS messages from JioFi on a Windows PC?
Sure, Vinod Kumar. I have updated the tutorial with tips for checking JioFi SMS on a Windows device.
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