can't recieve picture messages sometimes

[AC Question]

I need help. i cant recieve picture messages sometimes on my samsun galaxy s3 straight talk. it doesnt do it all the time but its driving me insane

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Is your mobile data (3G/4G) on? You typically need mobile data on to send and receive pictures, since they're MMS messages (as opposed to pure text SMS messages). If your mobile data is on, it's possible that there are reception or network issues.