MMS and APN Settings - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers

Since receiving my Redmi Note 3, I've been very happy with the phone and software, however I have not been able to receive multimedia messages, is this due to alternate APN settings?, I'm on Australia Woolworths network 4G telstra.
However these settings are default normal telstra, would this be the reason or is it something else? Cheers

Today I was trying to download a MMS but wasn't able to. I modify APN but still nothing.
Then I had the brilliant idea to change the setting to "Prefer 3G" and it worked. Downloaded the MMS without a problem.

Rostabal said:
Today I was trying to download a MMS but wasn't able to. I modify APN but still nothing.
Then I had the brilliant idea to change the setting to "Prefer 3G" and it worked. Downloaded the MMS without a problem.
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Weird anyone know why this is?, not changing back to 3G just to get MMS's

Dominating said:
Weird anyone know why this is?, not changing back to 3G just to get MMS's
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Maybe a bug. But you don't have to keep the 3G. You just have to change to 3G to download the MMS and change back to 4G after that.

I'm with Aldi Mobile, and I can't send MMS, despite configuring the settings they provide on their website. Are you guys able to send MMS at all? I've tried both 4G and 3G, but no luck. I'm running the latest stable global ROM.
Oh, and I'm afraid I don't know if I can receive MMS sorry....
Edit: OK, I can send and receive via the Xiaomi built-in Messaging app (with 4G). Google Messenger will not send MMS, but don't know about receiving.

megafluffles said:
I'm with Aldi Mobile, and I can't send MMS, despite configuring the settings they provide on their website. Are you guys able to send MMS at all? I've tried both 4G and 3G, but no luck. I'm running the latest stable global ROM.
Oh, and I'm afraid I don't know if I can receive MMS sorry....
Edit: OK, I can send and receive via the Xiaomi built-in Messaging app (with 4G). Google Messenger will not send MMS, but don't know about receiving.
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You have to get the message center address/number from ur provider it will b 11 digits with a plus sing. Then plug it in under settings in msg app.

megafluffles said:
I'm with Aldi Mobile, and I can't send MMS, despite configuring the settings they provide on their website. Are you guys able to send MMS at all? I've tried both 4G and 3G, but no luck. I'm running the latest stable global ROM.
Oh, and I'm afraid I don't know if I can receive MMS sorry....
Edit: OK, I can send and receive via the Xiaomi built-in Messaging app (with 4G). Google Messenger will not send MMS, but don't know about receiving.
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So I have the exact same problem.... also with aldi. Did you find a fix for it? Any help would be much appreciated. I have the note 3 pro international version (kate model)

peteski79 said:
So I have the exact same problem.... also with aldi. Did you find a fix for it? Any help would be much appreciated. I have the note 3 pro international version (kate model)
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Sorry peteski, I haven't had any luck with this. Even though I don't like it much, the built-in app does the job so that's what I've been using. If I ever get it working I'll make another post.

megafluffles said:
Sorry peteski, I haven't had any luck with this. Even though I don't like it much, the built-in app does the job so that's what I've been using. If I ever get it working I'll make another post.
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Crap. Thanks for your quick response mate. Guess I better start getting used to the built in app.... Cheets

I'm not trying to take the piss but what do you guys use mms for? I've never sent an mms in my life. Whatsapp, bbm, Hangouts etc do a much better job.

Dominating said:
Since receiving my Redmi Note 3, I've been very happy with the phone and software, however I have not been able to receive multimedia messages, is this due to alternate APN settings?, I'm on Australia Woolworths network 4G telstra.
However these settings are default normal telstra, would this be the reason or is it something else? Cheers
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Answer (just go settings>sim cards and setting>(whatever your operator is>apn> then look down there. (reset to default)

Twotems said:
I'm not trying to take the piss but what do you guys use mms for? I've never sent an mms in my life. Whatsapp, bbm, Hangouts etc do a much better job.
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It's what family members use.

Twotems said:
I'm not trying to take the piss but what do you guys use mms for? I've never sent an mms in my life. Whatsapp, bbm, Hangouts etc do a much better job.
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for the older generation who don't use these apps.

real gamer said:
Answer (just go settings>sim cards and setting>(whatever your operator is>apn> then look down there. (reset to default)
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Tried doesn't receive the correct details unfortunately.

imwatcinu a said:
You have to get the message center address/number from ur provider it will b 11 digits with a plus sing. Then plug it in under settings in msg app.
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Figured this might be the case. any idea if these numbers can be found online? or need to call SP?

Yes you can that's where I found them. Aak google it will find them for sure

Hi Megafluffles, I've got the same phone, same carrier, but even with the Mi Message option on I can't send MMS. Did you ever find out how to get the stock messaging app up and running?
Ta, Nic

Sorry for the necroposting, I hope this info helps someone. For some reason it's very hard to come by.
On my Redmi Pro it looks like this: Settings -> SIM and mobile networks, but not APN settings! Instead, somewhere at the very bottom there is an option to "Always receive MMS (even if mobile internet is turned off)". Switch it on, and voila! The MMS service is working. When you turn it off, even if the APN settings are correct and your 3G-4G network is working perfectly, your MMS "can't be sent at the moment". Good luck trying it out!
I'm using the latest stable MIUI global and the default messaging app, nothing fancy.

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Can't send MMS w/o enabling data

Hey, all!
Ever since i've picked up the amaze I've been having a mms bug. Can't send any pics w/o enabling the data first. When i hit send, it does display the 4g icon (i'm on stock ics, but it happened on gb as well), but in a minute or two the error message comes in. Once i enable the data and hit retry, it goes out smooth.
I haven't updated to a new sim-card yet (wi-fi calling wouldn't work on gb with the old one, but ics doesn't seem to mind), not sure if that's something to look into.
Let me know if anyone has any ideas
Thank you!
RussianBear said:
Hey, all!
Ever since i've picked up the amaze I've been having a mms bug. Can't send any pics w/o enabling the data first. When i hit send, it does display the 4g icon (i'm on stock ics, but it happened on gb as well), but in a minute or two the error message comes in. Once i enable the data and hit retry, it goes out smooth.
I haven't updated to a new sim-card yet (wi-fi calling wouldn't work on gb with the old one, but ics doesn't seem to mind), not sure if that's something to look into.
Let me know if anyone has any ideas
Thank you!
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Mms is a data-reliant service, you need data enabled to send or receive. Thus...I would not classify this as a bug...
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Xaelius said:
Mms is a data-reliant service, you need data enabled to send or receive. Thus...I would not classify this as a bug...
Sent from my ParanoidAndroid Tablet Hybrid NS4G with Matr1x-20-cfs @ 800MHz min/1300MHz max
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i've never had a phone that did this. i think i know what the problem is: APN settings for mms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21654890&postcount=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21105129
Downloaded APN Manager and checked my settings with it. Some are not correct. However, this app doesn't work with ICS. Any suggestions on how to change the apn settings on a stock (s-on) ics?
RussianBear said:
i've never had a phone that did this. i think i know what the problem is: APN settings for mms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21654890&postcount=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21105129
Downloaded APN Manager and checked my settings with it. Some are not correct. However, this app doesn't work with ICS. Any suggestions on how to change the apn settings on a stock (s-on) ics?
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Are you kidding me? Somebody hit this guy with a book and glasses, lol.
Dark Nightmare said:
Are you kidding me? Somebody hit this guy with a book and glasses, lol.
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instead of being a douche about it, how about saying something that would actually help?
RussianBear said:
instead of being a douche about it, how about saying something that would actually help?
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Look here
Dark Nightmare said:
Look here
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was it hard to just say you can click on the "mobile network" icon to bring up the settings tab vs the switch, as i had no idea it worked like that now? thank you.
Update: still no dice with the correct settings. 4g icons shows up and then i get the delivery error message. once the data is forced enabled from the drop-down, it's golden. very strange.
Without data enabled, you will not receive nor be able to send out mms. No way around it.
coupetastic-droid said:
Without data enabled, you will not receive nor be able to send out mms. No way around it.
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i understand that, but when sending mms, there should be a trigger (which i can tell it tries to do when i see the 4g icon appear right after hitting "send", except for nothing happens) for the mms data to be enabled just for the time it takes to send a particular mms, otherwise, what's the point to always have data enabled? none of the smartphones i've had, had this happen (sensation included).
RussianBear said:
i understand that, but when sending mms, there should be a trigger (which i can tell it tries to do when i see the 4g icon appear right after hitting "send", except for nothing happens) for the mms data to be enabled just for the time it takes to send a particular mms, otherwise, what's the point to always have data enabled? none of the smartphones i've had, had this happen (sensation included).
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What network are you on?
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place, you jelly?
I also have this when using ics. When im using gb i dont need to enable data for send mms. I think this is a bad of ics. All my mbile credit will deduct when i enable data becoz an email will update and also a notification from facebook. I hate it! :thumbdown:
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Dark Nightmare said:
What network are you on?
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place, you jelly?
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t-mob.
mrlongshen said:
I also have this when using ics. When im using gb i dont need to enable data for send mms. I think this is a bad of ics. All my mbile credit will deduct when i enable data becoz an email will update and also a notification from facebook. I hate it! :thumbdown:
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happened on gb as well
RussianBear said:
t-mob.
happened on gb as well
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Go into your apn settings and delete it or simply reset to default, it should auto download the correct settings, no idea how to make mms work WITHOUT data being enabled, I find that odd to be honest, but if it worked on GB, then I think you guys should stick to GB, just to save yourself some dollars.
It has been a while russianbear.. Anywho, what previous people have said is true, if you actually have data DISABLED, it won't come on for anything(how would the phone decide you want it on for MMS, but not something else like browser?). I used to roll around with data disabled a bit when I had gingerbread, so I can confirm it was the exact same way - you had to enable data to send mms - if it was off, nothing data related would work.
If you aren't worried so much about how FAST is sends MMS, you could always set it to 2g only, then your phone simply couldn't send much data at all.. or an awesome feature built into ICS - go to system settings then click usage - turn on set data usage limit, and set it REALLY low - this will keep ANYTHING that uses background data from sending/receiving, but any app you use in the FOREGROUND will work like normal - open browser or youtube and they would work like normal..
I'm sure there's another trick that would work, but I need more coffee.. good to see you again russianbear.
Silentbtdeadly said:
It has been a while russianbear.. Anywho, what previous people have said is true, if you actually have data DISABLED, it won't come on for anything(how would the phone decide you want it on for MMS, but not something else like browser?). I used to roll around with data disabled a bit when I had gingerbread, so I can confirm it was the exact same way - you had to enable data to send mms - if it was off, nothing data related would work.
If you aren't worried so much about how FAST is sends MMS, you could always set it to 2g only, then your phone simply couldn't send much data at all.. or an awesome feature built into ICS - go to system settings then click usage - turn on set data usage limit, and set it REALLY low - this will keep ANYTHING that uses background data from sending/receiving, but any app you use in the FOREGROUND will work like normal - open browser or youtube and they would work like normal..
I'm sure there's another trick that would work, but I need more coffee.. good to see you again russianbear.
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hey, man good to see you as well.
i'm sure i'm not tripping when saying you don't actually need to physically enable the data connection for it to send mms (none of my prior devices needed to) i've downloaded go sms pro and it works like the stock app should - i don't need to enable anything to send mms now (all options in that app are stock also). not a deal-braker to me, but still strange.
RussianBear said:
hey, man good to see you as well.
i'm sure i'm not tripping when saying you don't actually need to physically enable the data connection for it to send mms (none of my prior devices needed to) i've downloaded go sms pro and it works like the stock app should - i don't need to enable anything to send mms now (all options in that app are stock also). not a deal-braker to me, but still strange.
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LOL, that may be why I didn't have issues.. I hate the stock messaging app, so I always used gosms. I'm not sure why you would use that ugly HTC goodness anyways, lol. Good to have you back bro
After much time trying to have MMS working without the data connection being active, I found that putting only "mms" in the APN Type setting does the trick (don't forget to save the settings before exiting the APN settings screen). The problem is that the setting is not applied without RESTARTING the device! So, change the setting to "mms", save, and restart.
You need to have the "Data active" option ticked, but there will (should) be no data connection for internet.
PS: I did this in another device, not the HTC Amaze. But it probably also works for you guys.
DeadVirus said:
After much time trying to have MMS working without the data connection being active, I found that putting only "mms" in the APN Type setting does the trick (don't forget to save the settings before exiting the APN settings screen). The problem is that the setting is not applied without RESTARTING the device! So, change the setting to "mms", save, and restart.
You need to have the "Data active" option ticked, but there will (should) be no data connection for internet.
PS: I did this in another device, not the HTC Amaze. But it probably also works for you guys.
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i've tried mms only, but still nada. it's ok though, i like go sms app anyway
Actually I send MMS and the message leaves but the person who receives the MMS gets an empty MMS message.
After much playing around with the device, I discovered that inserting a picture using gallery or the explorer that comes with the Amaze are all fail.
The only way I'm able to successfully send messages is inserting the image using ROOT Explorer. When I send MMS the person no longer gets empty MMS messages.
Now I'm using the CapcomCE ROM and it happened on SpeedROM 7.5
I downloaded the Gallery ICS from market and its the same story.
So basically if I insert pictures to send through MMS I have to use the Root Explorer or else the MMS messages are sent empty.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
vmartinez39 said:
Actually I send MMS and the message leaves but the person who receives the MMS gets an empty MMS message.
After much playing around with the device, I discovered that inserting a picture using gallery or the explorer that comes with the Amaze are all fail.
The only way I'm able to successfully send messages is inserting the image using ROOT Explorer. When I send MMS the person no longer gets empty MMS messages.
Now I'm using the CapcomCE ROM and it happened on SpeedROM 7.5
I downloaded the Gallery ICS from market and its the same story.
So basically if I insert pictures to send through MMS I have to use the Root Explorer or else the MMS messages are sent empty.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
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Try reducing the mms size.

Wifi Calling - Can't send MMS

Anyone else having this issue? I can send MMS just fine when i get a data signal. Also calls and SMS are working great over wifi calling....just cant seem to send a MMS.
I use Handcent and have no problem.
Have this issue too
I have this issue as well, when WiFi Calling is activated I cannot send or receive MMS messages.
I'm still completely stock.
Praetorian011 said:
I have this issue as well, when WiFi Calling is activated I cannot send or receive MMS messages.
I'm still completely stock.
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I think is the way the tmobile sets it up to turn of the wireless radio but wifi, I seem that on my one s, but if you use another app im like Handcent it uses it wifi so you dont have the problems, again thats my experience on one s, Im waiting for my galaxy s 3 still
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Tried handcent with no luck. Still can't send or receive MMS.
I have an s3 and also have this issue - anyone find a solution?
Google a little bit. Sounds like this is a known issue for T-Mobile on many different devices. :-(
Jaxidian said:
Google a little bit. Sounds like this is a known issue for T-Mobile on many different devices. :-(
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Really? I never had the problem while texting
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Unfortunately this is an issue, but I don't know if the blame can be placed on TMobile, as the stock messaging app will allow me to send an MMS over WIFI. The reason being is that MMS is sent using the carrier's data connection. With the stock app, while using wifi, it disconnects from the wifi connection just long enough to send the MMS. However, when using a third party, it does not register and therefor isn't sent until you disconnect from the wifi or resend through the stock app.
Works for me bro. But then again, my data is always on...
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This is a pretty crap issue.
I have no damn signal in my house (even though I really should), so Wifi Calling is a godsend (even though it likes to randomly turn off).
But I've got five MMS pending download because of a group text, and I can't reply. I would have to go up the street to get them.
I'm on Verizon and have the same problem. Only solution to sending and receiving is to clear data, but have to do that every time i send or receive an MMS on stock. tried Go SMS and Handcent, and get the same issues.
goldsmitht said:
I'm on Verizon and have the same problem. Only solution to sending and receiving is to clear data, but have to do that every time i send or receive an MMS on stock. tried Go SMS and Handcent, and get the same issues.
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This worked for me at work and at home. Just need to do this for every wifi access point you use. I found this on Rootzwiki.
Long press on your Wifi connection
Press "Modify Network"
Scroll down to IP Settings and change that from "DHCP" to "Static"
Scroll down to DNS and enter the following information:
DNS 1 - 8.8.4.4
DNS 2 - 8.8.8.8
Press Save
REBOOT YOUR PHONE! This is important.
I would love to be able to send SMS through my WiFi because I get crap signal in my room.... is there a WiFi calling app for att?
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[Q] CM10 no MMS after flash

I just installed Cyanogenmod 10 on my Spring Motorola Photon 4G, and after I find that I have no MMS which after research seems to be very common. I'm seeing that most people use go sms pro as a work around to this. I installed it and still no MMS. I also see that people did editing to some of the options under the advanced menu which involves changing the I want to say the address of what MMS uses to send which also look to be carrier specific. Since I don't know what these are called I've found it difficult to find. If anyone could offer some assistance in me getting my MMS working again that'd be great.
Grixus said:
I just installed Cyanogenmod 10 on my Spring Motorola Photon 4G, and after I find that I have no MMS which after research seems to be very common. I'm seeing that most people use go sms pro as a work around to this. I installed it and still no MMS. I also see that people did editing to some of the options under the advanced menu which involves changing the I want to say the address of what MMS uses to send which also look to be carrier specific. Since I don't know what these are called I've found it difficult to find. If anyone could offer some assistance in me getting my MMS working again that'd be great.
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All you need to do is add the APN's for your carrier.
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na7q said:
All you need to do is add the APN's for your carrier.
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I did find the APN and got picture messaging, both send and receive working, but what's strange is that multi message texts wont send.
Grixus said:
I did find the APN and got picture messaging, both send and receive working, but what's strange is that multi message texts wont send.
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i think that might just be a bug that hasn't been fixed. not sure though.
I also do not have MMS, after flashing Th3Bill's CM10 10/28 build. Anyone know what the issue is?
I'm on Sprint.
Ellocomotive said:
I also do not have MMS, after flashing Th3Bill's CM10 10/28 build. Anyone know what the issue is?
I'm on Sprint.
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add the APN's if you haven't.
What exactly are the Sprint APN's?
I've tried both of these, none work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794956
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707497
Ellocomotive said:
What exactly are the Sprint APN's?
I've tried both of these, none work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794956
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707497
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EDIT: tried the SIII method, then and added the APN's manually. Then the new version came out, so I reflashed and did a factory reset. That seemed to do the trick!

Cant send txt messages

Hello, after updating my VRZ SG4 to the 5.0.1 lolipop i can't send txt messages. Everything else works fine,i can receive txt but cant send it.
Is there anything i can do to fix this proble. I am using my phone with different carrier,not verizon.
Thank you in advance.
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have the same issue, i'm using it on tmobile.
rgill420 said:
have the same issue, i'm using it on tmobile.
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The issue has to do with 4G/LTE. If the phone is in any other mode (3G, H+, etc...) the texts send. There is something goofy with the 4G/LTE.
Hmm, but the texts worked when the phone was on kit kat???
Im having a similar issue with incoming and outgoing calls not working even with full 4G. I can send/receive text messages and use Internet. I've been through two Sim cards and it hasn't fixed the issue. Has been doing this for 3 weeks now.
I'm having this issue, is there a work around for the texts?
just found out a workaround ... download app called Advance Signal Status from play store, and change your Network setting in the app to WCDMA ... everything should work. I know you will not get LTE, but H+ is good enough for speeds, atleast for tmobile.
rgill420 said:
just found out a workaround ... download app called Advance Signal Status from play store, and change your Network setting in the app to WCDMA ... everything should work. I know you will not get LTE, but H+ is good enough for speeds, atleast for tmobile.
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This method dont work for me.
I am having the same issues with only outgoing messages.
brezulja said:
This method dont work for me.
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you have to be rooted. use kingroot
I use heywire app as a workaround for now
It has to do with how Verizon is switching it's plan structure. Lotsa weird stuff happening with Vzw devices. Gov't screwing around.
I fixed by uninstalling verizon messenger+, installing android stock messenger from google apps, and reinstalling verizon messenger app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softcoil.mms&hl=en
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you have to be rooted. use kingroot
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I am rooted.
Did you click additional info after opening advance signal? I thought I was rooted too until I couldn't get into additional info, so I re-rooted and it worked.
Yes i did, i know i am rooted...but it still wont sened txt...

Texts with pictures attached won't send.

Since upgrading to Nougat 7.0 on my RS988, I'm unable to send multimedia text messages. My Carrier is AT&T and normal texts messages send and receive just fine, but as soon as I attach picture (even a small one like a 256KB jpeg) it just sits there with the stock LG Messaging app indicating "Sending". WTH is broken, Marshmallow worked just fine, but not after this upgrade.
Thx.
Diablo_692 said:
Since upgrading to Nougat 7.0 on my RS988, I'm unable to send multimedia text messages. My Carrier is AT&T and normal texts messages send and receive just fine, but as soon as I attach picture (even a small one like a 256KB jpeg) it just sits there with the stock LG Messaging app indicating "Sending". WTH is broken, Marshmallow worked just fine, but not after this upgrade.
Thx.
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Check your apns.
TheMadScientist said:
Check your apns.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I've done that and the only thing that appears to be different is that on my device I currently have APN Protocol set to IPv4/IPv6, and some other sources on the Web show it to be set to only IPv4. Could that make the difference? Guess I need to do some experimenting.
Diablo_692 said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I've done that and the only thing that appears to be different is that on my device I currently have APN Protocol set to IPv4/IPv6, and some other sources on the Web show it to be set to only IPv4. Could that make the difference? Guess I need to do some experimenting.
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That can make a diffrence. I have had a issue on my. Verizon lg g5 on cricket/att and had to set a mms apn in conjunction with reg apn. Also had to use textra with some special settings. And i sent and recieved my first mms today. Had the device for 3 months now. So happy. Lol.
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That can make a diffrence. I have had a issue on my. Verizon lg g5 on cricket/att and had to set a mms apn in conjunction with reg apn. Also had to use textra with some special settings. And i sent and recieved my first mms today. Had the device for 3 months now. So happy. Lol.
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So if I understand correctly, you never got the LG stock messaging app to send/receive MMS with Nougat, you had to go with Textra for success with MMS?
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So if I understand correctly, you never got the LG stock messaging app to send/receive MMS with Nougat, you had to go with Textra for success with MMS?
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Correct

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