Number "8" shows up as music note in text messages

[lonewolf80]

I just started using my Z1 with T-Mobile, and I found something weird in my text messages app (the default one that comes with the phone). Whenever I receive a message with the number "8" in it, it (the number "8") would be replaced with a 16th music note. Like this one:

Does anyone else have this problem, and/or can someone provide me with a solution?

[Uliwooly]

I can't see the picture, upload it to box.com and post the public link, also backup your sms/mms then 

settings > apps > all > messaging > clear data/cache > restart your phone and check again 

[lonewolf80]

Sorry, I don't have a box.com account, but would this dropbox public link work? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2906666/Screenshot_2014-01-29-20-10-23.png

[Uliwooly]

Now that's interesting, try my above suggestion 

if you don't want to lose your messages 

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[lonewolf80]

I've tried your suggestions, but the problem still persists. However, it seems like the messenging app didn't delete my past messages when clearing data/cache.

[Uliwooly]

That's so odd, do you have a third party keyboard? 

[lonewolf80]

I am using the stock Xperia Japanese keyboard.

[Uliwooly]

Switch keyboards and see if you still get the same icon, it might be a bug with the japanese keyboard 

[lonewolf80]

Switching keyboards doesn't seem to solve the issue.

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

What if you re-install the latest update with SUS

Update Service (SUS)

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Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355