# Why Do I Receive Duplicate Text Messages on Android?

> Turn Wi-Fi off and back on again. A weak or intermittent Wi-Fi connection problem could cause your Android to attempt to resend a message after it was already sent, causing a duplicate message.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/fix-duplicate-texts-on-android-6361382?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68912668745a66e3331241e3)
- **Published:** 2025-08-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #android #duplicate #message #receive #text #turn #already #attempt
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/68912668745a66e3331241e3

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