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Why is my phone sending MMS instead of SMS?

Joe Ford

Why is my phone sending MMS instead of SMS?

The default Messaging application in the Android OS supports sending group SMS messages to a maximum of ten contacts. The maximum size of the text message can vary depending on your device and firmware version. Any message over the maximum size (sometimes 160 characters) will automatically be sent as an MMS.

Why do I keep getting MMS messages?

When you can’t send or receive multimedia messages, or MMS, on your Android smartphone, the problem could be the result of either network issues or a software problem with the phone. Depending on the cause of the MMS problems, you may end up completely wiping your phone’s data.

How do I download an MMS message?

Procedure

  1. Open Messages by Google.
  2. Tap the 3 dots in the top right corner.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Advanced.
  5. Make sure Auto-download MMS is toggled right, it will turn blue.
  6. Make sure Auto-download MMS when roaming is toggled right, it will turn blue.

Why does my phone fail to download multimedia messages?

Besides the app cache, Android OS uses cache partition for different system operations. In this context, clearing the cache partition may solve the problem. Clear the cache partition. Restart your smartphone and check if your phone is clear of the MMS error….

How do I enable MMS messaging on my Android?

Set up MMS – Samsung Android

  1. Select Apps.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Scroll to and select Mobile networks.
  4. Select Access Point Names.
  5. Select MORE.
  6. Select Reset to default.
  7. Select RESET. Your phone will reset to default Internet and MMS settings. MMS problems should be solved at this point. Please continue the guide if you still cannot send/receive MMS.
  8. Select ADD.

What is MMS on my phone?

MMS stands for ‘multimedia messaging service’, and was built using the same technology as SMS (short message service) text messages. While SMS was built to send short messages, MMS focuses on sending multimedia messages.

What is MMS messaging on Android?

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It was built using the same technology as SMS to allow SMS users to send multimedia content. It’s most popularly used to send pictures, but can also be used to send audio, phone contacts, and video files. Unlike SMS, MMS messages do not have a standard limit.

Why are my incoming texts silent?

Go to Settings > Sound & Notification > App Notifications. Select the app, and make sure that Notifications are turned on and set to Normal. Make sure that Do Not Disturb is turned off….

How do I change SMS to MMS?

Press Menu button and go to Settings. There will be an option called ‘Input Mode’ or Encoding. You will see 3-4 options in it. If ‘Automatic’ or Unicode s selected, that means that your device is converting SMS to MMS automatically in Android.