Why do my text messages say Downloading?

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why do text messages say Downloading

Motorola razor text messages do not display - indicates downloading

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why do text messages say Downloading

Welcome to Android Central! That usually happens if somebody sent you a pic in a message (i.e., an MMS message) while your mobile data isn't on. MMS messages require mobile data, not voice signal or wi-fi. Either that, or there may be a temporary problem in your carrier's network.