Can't recieve MMS or send MMS on stock Android - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Before, I was using sense 6.0 and MMS was working very well. I can use data and wifi at the same time to recieve or send MMS, and it was quick. I converted my phone to GPE, and now it MMS seems to not work. I know I'm recieving it but it never goes through. Any help? Is there a way I can use data and wifi to recieve MMS just like using Sense?
EDIT: LET ME REPHRASE IT. I can recieve or send MMS but only on LTE. With sense ROM when I'm recieving MMS on WiFi, it switches to LTE to recieve or send MMS. It doesn't work on stock Android. How do I do this on stock Android?

ThePwnie said:
Before, I was using sense 6.0 and MMS was working very well. I can use data and wifi at the same time to recieve or send MMS, and it was quick. I converted my phone to GPE, and now it MMS seems to not work. I know I'm recieving it but it never goes through. Any help? Is there a way I can use data and wifi to recieve MMS just like using Sense?
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Did you set up the correct APN settings for your carrier?

exad said:
Did you set up the correct APN settings for your carrier?
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I believe so. I'm using T-Mobile.

I'm also on WiFi.

Mms sends over cell service, not wifi. The reason it worked on the sense rom is that the sense messenger is designed to send it over cell. So even if you're on wifi, it's sending the mms over cell using a background service.
Messengers available on the market don't do this... I think because it would require root access but I never looked I to it so I'm not totally sure.
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Wizard Knight said:
Mms sends over cell service, not wifi. The reason it worked on the sense rom is that the sense messenger is designed to send it over cell. So even if you're on wifi, it's sending the mms over cell using a background service.
Messengers available on the market don't do this... I think because it would require root access but I never looked I to it so I'm not totally sure.
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Thanks, I realized this. I do have root access, and if you can post me a messenger app that works like sense messenger that would be great!

ThePwnie said:
Thanks, I realized this. I do have root access, and if you can post me a messenger app that works like sense messenger that would be great!
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Bumping this up, I'm having the same trouble, running T-Mobile LTE/Wifi on my unlocked ATT HTC One M8.
Looked up several apn settings still no luck, anyone wanna post their tmobile m8's apn to compare mine? For some reason I don't get the option to select ipv4 or ipv6 in my apn settings which I think is my issue, but then again who knows. :/
I'm receiving, but I can't download them to display or send them via both LTE and wifi.
Just seeking help on my first android

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Solution for those who cant send MMS over wifi on ICS update

Ive seen a few threads about this, as well as several on the TMo boards and other boards about people not being able to send or receive MMS over wifi after the ICS update. I also had this issue and called TMo. I spoke to their 2nd level support, and the solution per Samsung is first send a picture to yourself via gmail (the gmail acct associated with your phone) while on wifi. After you receive it, you should be able to send and recieve MMS over wifi from there on out.
It worked for me, so I thought Id share with you. I cant speak for custom ROMS as Im on stock rooted.
edit: the symptoms I was having was I would send an MMS, and it would sit at sending. If I received an MMS, I got the notification of a new text with a download button. Hit that, and it sits at download. FYI I just checked my wifes SGS2 and she's on Darkside 2.7 and had the same issue. I perfomed the fix above, and now it works. So it appears this fixes the problem on GB as well.
Do you send the picture to yourself through a computer to gmail? Or using the phone to yourself?
noodles2224 said:
Do you send the picture to yourself through a computer to gmail? Or using the phone to yourself?
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While connected to wifi, from the phone, via gmail acct registered to my phone, sent to the same gmail acct.
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Doesn't work. It switches over to 4g when I send or receive MMS..
noodles2224 said:
Doesn't work. It switches over to 4g when I send or receive MMS..
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Hhmmm interesting. Are you on a custom ROM?
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No, stock ICS rooted..
noodles2224 said:
No, stock ICS rooted..
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Same as me. I dunno then
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Yup, nothing after a reboot either.
yeah, i just tried the same thing and nothing happened, however, mine won't even switch to 4g to send/receive mms
Damn sorry guys...apparently its the Samsung fix and it worked on mine and my wifes phone...
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bummer. wish this would have worked for me.
Sorry after the reboot, it didn't switch to 4g anymore..
For people who have 4g turn on just turn off mobile data in settings then do it
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So does it work for you
This worked for me after several attempts.
Attempt 1: enable wifi and wifi calling. Send email. Email did not send.
Attempt 2: enable wifi only. Send email. Did not resovle issue.
Attempt 3: enable wifi and wifi calling, disable data network. Send email. reboot. Test MMS. Works. Enable data network. Tes MMS again. Problem Fixed.
TonySpark said:
This worked for me after several attempts.
Attempt 1: enable wifi and wifi calling. Send email. Email did not send.
Attempt 2: enable wifi only. Send email. Did not resovle issue.
Attempt 3: enable wifi and wifi calling, disable data network. Send email. reboot. Test MMS. Works. Enable data network. Tes MMS again. Problem Fixed.
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So just to make sure, do you send the email to your Gmail address through the messaging app or through the Gmail app? I would love to get my MMS working with the ICS update.
I have tried this several times, doesn't work for me. Any other suggestions?
It might be different for me as well because I am using Straight Talk (on tmobile network) but even if i enable WIFI Calling, it won't work and just shows error.
TonySpark said:
This worked for me after several attempts.
Attempt 1: enable wifi and wifi calling. Send email. Email did not send.
Attempt 2: enable wifi only. Send email. Did not resovle issue.
Attempt 3: enable wifi and wifi calling, disable data network. Send email. reboot. Test MMS. Works. Enable data network. Tes MMS again. Problem Fixed.
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I got this to work. I repeated #3.
When sending the email, use the messaging app.
ruphskunk said:
I got this to work. I repeated #3.
When sending the email, use the messaging app.
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So now mms IS working for the stock MMS app...but is there a way for it to work via Go SMS, etc??
nuggstein said:
So now mms IS working for the stock MMS app...but is there a way for it to work via Go SMS, etc??
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I have the same issue. For me at least the issue seems to be tied to GOSMS, i tried using HandcentSMS and it worked fine over wifi.

[Q] WiFi (Calling and regular) and SMS/MMS issues...

I cannot SEND SMS on WiFi calling IF I am set to Cellular preferred but connected to WiFi calling. I do recieve.
IF it is set to WiFi Preferred then I can send and receive SMS.
Sending/receiving MMS is a No Go on any WiFi calling and even when on Cellular calling IF I am connected to a WiFi network.
My Galaxy S4 did not have these issues! Its very... annoying. Anyone have experience in this?? Will there be an update? Is there anything I can do?
I am not yet rooted (still in the lets make sure this crap works first phase).
There is an app on Play Store called Tweakker. It will help build your APN by Carrier. At the end you will see the APN it set up and your default. You can compare the two. Select the one you want to use.
Some third party apps are having MMS issue, Handcent just fixed their app. Are you using stock to send MMS?
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smaisonville said:
There is an app on Play Store called Tweakker. It will help build your APN by Carrier. At the end you will see the APN it set up and your default. You can compare the two. Select the one you want to use.
Some third party apps are having MMS issue, Handcent just fixed their app. Are you using stock to send MMS?
Sent from my rooted Note 3 (N900T) using XDA Premium
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I use GoSMS, have for a long time. Ill try the Tweakker and stock messaging for the MMS. I am still confused as to why it would NOT send SMS if set to Cellular preferred but will if set to WiFi preferred. Either way the Wifi Calling is active on the same network.
madwolf27 said:
I use GoSMS, have for a long time. Ill try the Tweakker and stock messaging for the MMS. I am still confused as to why it would NOT send SMS if set to Cellular preferred but will if set to WiFi preferred. Either way the Wifi Calling is active on the same network.
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Very odd issues all the way around while using wifi calling. MMS will come in but I get blank messages in stock and gosms BUT the pics so fine in hangouts.
Oh, and I started dropping INCOMING calls at 1 min 26 seconds. I think I saw something about that in another thread...?
Ive turned off the wifi calling except here at work where I mostly use it for texting in the office. As long as its wifi preferred lol.
Its very annoying. Especially since my S4 did not have these issues (though the call quality was abysmal, at least the Note 3 improved that)

Can't send sms/mms messages. I can receive but can't send.

Hey guys….I can receive SMS and MMS messages and emails. Everything is working great. Except…i cannot send SMS/MMS messages…..
Anyone see this before?
Are you using the stock Messaging app?
I'm having problems with some 3rd party options and working with a dev on it right now.
Edit: The obvious thing to check would be your APN configuration.
What carrier you on?
Have you registered your phone with your carrier? I reckon my carrier (Vodafone PT) won't recognize the Oppo, so i might have to go to a Vodafone shop and have that sorted out, i want my 4G LTE.
seanpr123 said:
Are you using the stock Messaging app?
I'm having problems with some 3rd party options and working with a dev on it right now.
Edit: The obvious thing to check would be your APN configuration.
What carrier you on?
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Thanks Guys....I was using the 8SMS messaging app from KitKat. That was the problem. The issue went away when I switched back to the stock messaging app....
Thanks for all the help!
Hah yep, 8sms no go for me either.
I've spoken with a dev and sent them a logcat of the issue, hopefully they can make some headway.
I finally found Textra works great and HIGHLY recommend over stock Messages app. Give it a shot if not already familiar.
I have a question. I'm on Vodafone PT with a data plan. When i receive my Find 7a, will it work flawlessly with the carrier? I mean, 4G speeds out of the bat, MMS and SMS, etc? Or will i have to go to the carrier to sort it out. It's because, with all these threads on different forums about carrier issues i became really confused.
I can recieve messages but my problem is I cant send messages

MMS problems

Am I the only person experiencing MMS problems? I have always had MMS problems, pictures won't download, MMS won't send. I have been running mostly CM or other custom roms on my S4 for several years. I attributed my problems to the custom roms, maybe APN problems. I have been running stock OE2 for a couple days on my S6, and have already had similar MMS problems. Is this just the way it is on Sprint or do I have a fundamental problem with the app I am using? I have been using Hangouts. Is there something better or is this the best I can expect? All my family members have iPhones and never have any MMS problems. Not going there, but I am pretty feed up with Sprint, android, or Hangups MMS problems.
Hey I was just about to post something about this. I believe the issue is with googles messaging apps (Hangouts or messenger). For some reason both of these apps are determined to use mobile data to send MMs. This often times flat out doesn't work and you end up with MMS messages not coming through. Even when you are connected to wifi it will still try and send the MMS over mobile data.
However if you use the stock samsungs stock messaging app MMS sends MMS over wifi and is much better at sending and receiving over mobile data.
I am not sure why this is happening. Probably something with APNs. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make googles messaging apps work well with MMS let us know !
balistic2 said:
Hey I was just about to post something about this. I believe the issue is with googles messaging apps (Hangouts or messenger). For some reason both of these apps are determined to use mobile data to send MMs. This often times flat out doesn't work and you end up with MMS messages not coming through. Even when you are connected to wifi it will still try and send the MMS over mobile data.
However if you use the stock samsungs stock messaging app MMS sends MMS over wifi and is much better at sending and receiving over mobile data.
I am not sure why this is happening. Probably something with APNs. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make googles messaging apps work well with MMS let us know !
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@balistic2 thanks. I really like Hangouts, but don't like the MMS issue. I am going to switch to stock Samsung for awhile to see if it is any better.
Ya hangouts is great b/c is puts all your gchats and text into one conversation. However when I get an MMS it is awful.
Saafir said:
Trying Updating Profile to resolve MMS issues. System Update>Update Profile.
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Been there done that. Tnx.
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Saafir said:
You should contact the carrier then ^_^
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Not if it is a hangouts issue. No problems so far on stock messenger, but too early to tell.
Ya something in Hangouts/Google Messenger doesn't use the correct APNs. To try it yourself get on wifi. Send an MMS with the samsung stock messaging app. Watch to see if your mobile data becomes active. (it shouldn't b/c you are on wifi). Now do the same thing with hangouts/Google Messenger while on wifi. Does your mobile data turn on when trying to send a MMS via a google app?
balistic2 said:
Ya something in Hangouts/Google Messenger doesn't use the correct APNs. To try it yourself get on wifi. Send an MMS with the samsung stock messaging app. Watch to see if your mobile data becomes active. (it shouldn't b/c you are on wifi). Now do the same thing with hangouts/Google Messenger while on wifi. Does your mobile data turn on when trying to send a MMS via a google app?
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True!
I highly recommend Textra. Can't recommend it enough actually. It's smooth, pretty, and works with MMS over WiFi. Set it up like this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pwu3qth7x6rvxk/Screenshot_2015-07-11-10-50-45.png?dl=0
carlylemiii said:
I highly recommend Textra. Can't recommend it enough actually. It's smooth, pretty, and works with MMS over WiFi. Set it up like this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pwu3qth7x6rvxk/Screenshot_2015-07-11-10-50-45.png?dl=0
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Thanks. Will give it a try.
Hi
I had the same issues as every one with not being able to send or receive mms.Believe me when i say i tried everything out there to no avail
My solution/problem was a very easy fix (after weeks of trial and error)Go to settings then data usage then turn mobile data on
you should see a graph with your usage.All you do is adjust your data usage to say 9 gig or something high and that is it
What i can gather why this works is because if your data is set at say 2 gig it restricts what can be downloaded ie mms
Good luck i hope this helps
Also try calling: ##update#
This will update your PRL and such, it could help
carlylemiii said:
I highly recommend Textra. Can't recommend it enough actually. It's smooth, pretty, and works with MMS over WiFi. Set it up like this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pwu3qth7x6rvxk/Screenshot_2015-07-11-10-50-45.png?dl=0
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Been using Textra for a long time... It is probably the best app out there.

Can't Send MMS?

I can't seem to send MMS at all. Regardless of which app I use, be it stock, google or other messaging, or if I have wifi on or off, MMS just does not send. I'm on firmware 2.19.40.22, rooted , unlocked and all that jazz.
Any ideas what I can do to fix this? Thanks.
AgentBEATS said:
I can't seem to send MMS at all. Regardless of which app I use, be it stock, google or other messaging, or if I have wifi on or off, MMS just does not send. I'm on firmware 2.19.40.22, rooted , unlocked and all that jazz.
Any ideas what I can do to fix this? Thanks.
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If it is from the 2nd sim card you can't use mobile internet so can't send MMS as it needs that.
ultramag69 said:
If it is from the 2nd sim card you can't use mobile internet so can't send MMS as it needs that.
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Only using the 1st sim card. Forgot to mention that sorry.
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When I do try to send an MMS though I always get the toast message saying Sim 2 doesn't support MMS even though I'm sending through Sim 1. Don't know if that is significant or not.
My sim1 sometime doesn't connect to network, i can't receive call.
AgentBEATS said:
Only using the 1st sim card. Forgot to mention that sorry.
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When I do try to send an MMS though I always get the toast message saying Sim 2 doesn't support MMS even though I'm sending through Sim 1. Don't know if that is significant or not.
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Sounds like it's trying to use sim 2 to send MMS, not sim 1. I generally get MMS sent when it uses the correct sim...
ultramag69 said:
Sounds like it's trying to use sim 2 to send MMS, not sim 1. I generally get MMS sent when it uses the correct sim...
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I got the SIM 2 message even when it used SIM 1 to send the MMS, and the MMS sent fine using the stock app.
I would recommend resetting your APN settings.
cmendonc2 said:
I got the SIM 2 message even when it used SIM 1 to send the MMS, and the MMS sent fine using the stock app.
I would recommend resetting your APN settings.
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I went into APN settings and hit restore defaults and that didn't work. I adjusted the MMS settings to the one suggested by my provider and still nothing. Actually now when I try to send an mms it says no APN specificed on device. Don't know if this is better or worse then before when it would just attempt to send for 10 minutes then fail.
So I went to my provider and got them to redo the APN settings for MMS and still no luck sending. Can anyone help?
So has anyone found an answer to this? I've updated to the 139 firmware and still not working. It will work sometimes if my wifi is off though, but I want to solve this if I can.
I just got my ZE551ML two weeks ago and can't send MMS with the stock app. so I called ASUS today and talked to someone about it. the woman said they will email me once they look into it. Well, we'll see but I really don't want to use google messenger or other when I paid for this one. I'll post the results if they give me something :Rolls Eyes:

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