Tool to create account
The issue you are seeing — the pop-up on your iPhone showing "Send to 8225" but nothing happening — is a problem with iOS's automatic short-code SMS sending. This sometimes fails silently due to carrier restrictions or iOS permissions. Here are several things to try: First, skip the QR code flow and enter your phone number manually. When Google asks for phone verification during account creation, type in your phone number directly, request a regular SMS code, and enter it manually when it arrives. This bypasses the automatic sending issue entirely. Second, check your iPhone's SMS settings. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure SMS is enabled. Also confirm your carrier supports short-code messaging (messages sent to 5-digit numbers). Some prepaid or international SIM plans block short-code SMS — contact your carrier if you are unsure. Third, try creating the account from a different location or network. Turn off Wi-Fi and use mobile data only (or vice versa), as s...