MMS Problems on an Android (2024)

FAQs

Why does my Android have trouble receiving MMS messages? ›

If your MMS messages fail to download on an Android, it could be because the Auto-download MMS setting is incorrect. In the Messages app, tap the 3-dots menu in the top-right corner, and go to Settings > Advanced > Auto-download MMS. If the option is on, try turning it off and manually downloading your MMS message.

On your Android phone, Tap Settings > General management > Reset. Select Reset network settings from the given options. If necessary, you need to enter the screen unlock PIN or password to continue. Then tap Reset settings to confirm.

Check the Android phone's network connection if you can't send or receiving MMS messages. An active cellular data connection is required to use the MMS function. Open the phone's Settings and tap “Wireless and Network Settings.” Tap “Mobile Networks” to confirm it is enabled.

Android devices can send and receive both SMS and MMS messages through the Messages app.

If you're not receiving Android notifications, check to see if Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode are turned on, and turn them off. Make sure system notifications and app notifications are turned on in your settings. Your power or data settings could also be preventing apps from retrieving notification alerts.

Blocked Number: The recipient may have blocked your number, which prevents your texts from being delivered. Phone Settings: The recipient's phone might be set to Do Not Disturb or has other restrictions. Service Outage: Sometimes, service providers experience outages which message delivery.

Make sure MMS is enabled, as photo texts are sent via MMS instead of SMS. Ensure your cellular data is enabled, and that you have an active cellular plan. Restart your messages app or phone to clear out corrupt data or glitches.

To fix an Android that won't send text messages, try restarting it or checking for updates. Check if you've been blocked by the recipient, or if your carrier is having network issues. You can also try clearing the messages cache or making sure your SIM card is installed properly.

Decline and discontinuation

Due to lower cost and improved functionality provided by modern internet-based instant messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, MMS has been discontinued by several telcos since the early 2020s.

Why do text messages fail to send? ›

Some common reasons why SMS messages may be failing to send: The destination handset is unreachable. The destination phone number does not support Text. The SMS message exceeds the 160 character limit.

While there is no way to block multimedia messages without blocking the sender, you can disable auto-download. This will require you to manually download any MMS files you want to keep and delete multimedia messages without downloading the contents.

A text message of up to 160 characters without an attached file is known as an SMS, while a text that includes a file—like a picture, video, emoji, or a website link—becomes an MMS.

Clear App Cache and Data:Sometimes, accumulated app data can cause issues. Clearing the app's cache and data might help. Go to "Settings" > "Apps."Find your messaging app and tap on it. Tap on "Storage" and then "Clear cache" and "Clear data."Update Messaging App:Ensure that your messaging app is up to date.

Open Google Messages . Tap the conversation with an undelivered message. Tap the timestamp of the undelivered message. Tap Switch to text (SMS/MMS).

If you encounter issues with group messaging, check that the 'Group conversation' setting is enabled under Multimedia messages in the app's settings. This setting ensures you can send and receive messages in a group chat format.