topic Re: MMS texts not viewable in Get Support

MMS texts not viewable

wolfcruise — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:10:02 GMT

Why is it that MMS messages do not come though instantly as a viewable text message ? I keep my data switched off to preserve it while I am around wifi. I do not wish for software updates etc .. to come through each and every time I switch my data on to view a few MMS messages. Is there no way around it ?

Re: MMS texts not viewable

NDesai — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:13:17 GMT

@wolfcruise MMS needs Data turned on in order to receive it. You can keep your data turned on, and individually disable data for apps.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

Yummy — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:14:51 GMT

DATA has to be on in order to receive/send MMS even though such action will Not use your data allowance.

But some pesky apps might sneak into Internet while receiving/sending MMS.

No way around.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

Coverhiro — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:16:05 GMT

@wolfcruise MY experience is that data is necessary for MMS messages. I can send regular texts using SMS when I turn off data, but it's just straight text without any multimedia.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

HALIMACS — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:19:56 GMT

@wolfcruise wrote:
Why is it that MMS messages do not come though instantly as a viewable text message ? I keep my data switched off to preserve it while I am around wifi. I do not wish for software updates etc .. to come through each and every time I switch my data on to view a few MMS messages. Is there no way around it ?

@wolfcruise

For MMS message, data must be toggled "ON" to receive and send. It's just the way MMS is designed. It DOESN'T consume data towards your allotment of data, so no worries.

If you use an iPhone, you can use iMessage to send/receive messages and pictures/videos with only wi-fi enabled, even with data turned off.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

dust2dust — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:30:06 GMT

Your phone should have options to only allow OS and app updates when on wifi. There might also be an option to not let it go to cell data when out of wifi range. Then apps can be set to not use background data.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

darlicious — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:15:51 GMT

@wolfcruise

Data must be enabled to send/recieve MMS. Proper management of mobile data usage by way of the data usage tools available to you in the settings of your phone can ensure minimal usage. Android is easier to manage than iPhone but each offer their own unique features. This post has tips on limiting data usage that expands on the suggestions above by @dust2dust .

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/Data/td-p/688012#M460724

Re: MMS texts not viewable

mobileguy — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:57:02 GMT

I keep data off and I'm able to send and receive MMS messages. I have the Pixel 3a which has a settings option that allows me to do this.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

hTideGnow — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:02:01 GMT

HI @mobileguy

maybe you were sending RCS or iMessage? Mobile data must be on for MMS. MMS is a provider protocol and wifi won't send. You must be sending RCS or iMessage and not MMS

Re: MMS texts not viewable

dust2dust — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:09:44 GMT

@mobileguy- Yes, some phones have a setting that will let it quickly switch in and out of cell data to do the MMS.

Re: MMS texts not viewable

mobileguy — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:58:54 GMT

Hi hTideGnow, I am sure I am sending MMS messages. These are text messages with pictures. I am running Android and using the Messages app. Here is a sample of the setting option that I have on my phone.