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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    Well, I didn't even know that option was there! So far it hasn't helped but I will edit this if it does work. Good info!! Well that didn't help either. Good idea though.
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    No to VPNs ,ad blockers, anti-virus or app cleaners.
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    Yes, notifications are on. No third party launcher, and it happens when using either sms app.
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    It happens on google messages AND chomp. I know how to GET the MMS. My problem is there is no longer even a notification that there IS an MMS message unless you leave mobile data on.
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    Resetting the network didn't do anything.
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    Let me try resetting the network. That makes me nervous though
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    yes, there were updates to both SMS apps I did clear data and force stop yes it happens in safe mode
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    I would get a notification in the notification panel that I had a message. Now I don't even get that. The device is a moto G6 play
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    why has MMS notifications stopped when mobile data is not turned on

    Since doing some app updates notifications for MMS are not working unless mobile data is turned on. This was NOT a system update, just apps. It is non functioning on the default app and chomp ( the app I use regularly). I'm not talking about receiving the MMS, just the notification that there is...
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    Can't Copy and Paste an Image?

    Hi: I've been using android for a few years and wanted to do basically the same thing. In any browser find any image you like, long press it and on 90% of them you will see the option to "save image". choose that and it will download to Google photos. Next, and most importantly download...
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    Security concern with keyboard app

    Hi Everyone. I just downloaded a keyboard (jbak) from the play store that had lots of downloads and lots of good reviews but one day after I installed it I recieved a wierd text. SMiShing may be prevalent but in 7 years I've never recieved one. I deleted the text ( maybe too quickly) and...
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    who can explain bluetooth

    This is just a possible explanation to everyone who has Bluetooth music issues. https://www.quora.com/Are-there-limits-to-the-simultaneous-use-of-multiple-bluetooth-devices?from_nux=0. My issues are not with music but with a keyboard. I also am on mobile Internet so there are no WiFi issues.
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    Why doesn't Gmail app use rich text formatting

    Hi: Does anyone know why a big app like Gmail doesn't use rich text formatting for tablets? You can embed a photo in an email on a laptop but not a tablet. I do have an app that allows me to do this, why can't Google do the same thing? I have read about the Gmail update that has addressed...
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    Where are my photo files

    Thanks for the answer but I didn't see how to download a photo that's already on my tablet. I went into the photos app and couldn't find a way to do that, then I went to my photo library in Google Drive and found the way to download from there and sure enough they ended up in "my files" in...