I normally use my mobile in the UK using the Orange network, but last week went to the Netherlands and sent a couple of texts home (successfully) Now back in the UK, I keep receiving "Update error: - 0053 9804" in my inbox. It's not causing any problems, but is just rather irritating. Any idea how to stop it happening?

Liz, April 2009

Many thanks for your replies. The problem eventually cleared up by itself a few days after asking the question.

Liz, August 2009

I recieved this message when abroad in Lanzarote last November and in Rhodes just a week ago. First of all when I switched my Orange phone on a message came up which said that there wasn't any space left for messages when I knew there was. (I received a message from Orange telling me what my balance was with pay as you go.) Then when I switched my phone on again the text message "Updade Error -0053 9804". It seemed to clear itself when I received another text message from a friend.

Chris, May 2009

You need to contact your mobile phone carrier. This error usually occurs when you return from a trip abroad and your mobile phone fails to revert its settings back to your native country. Your mobile phone company will send you a SIM update and the problem will be fixed.

Herb, May 2009