Help! Photos won't download over Wifi

[Thomas Clearo]

I have a T-Mobile G3. Great phone, but I'm experiencing a strange issue. When I receive a text message with a photo attached, it won't download the photo unless I turn on mobile data. I have a strong wifi signal, and I don't recall having this issue with the S5 or the HTC One phones. Know I could just leave both wifi and data on, but it just seems like I should be able to download photos via wifi. Am I missing something? Thanks for the help.

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[VW Maverick]

Any other problems seen while on Wi-Fi?
If yes, try this: http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...roubleshooting-wi-fi-connection-problems.html

Mav.

 

[TheMarcus]

I haven't had this problem since I had the G2x years ago. It wasn't an issue with the Nexus 4 and 5, but it's once again a problem with a G3. I can't remember if I ever fixed it or if it's fixable, so if someone could share am answer, that would be great.

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[mhunter6378]

You need mobile data on for MMS to work, SMS will work without mobile data but MMS needs it.

 

[B. Diddy]

Photos over messaging is MMS, which requires mobile data (at least, if you're using the stock Messaging app). I'm not sure if T-Mobile's wi-fi calling features makes it possible to send photos over messaging on wi-fi, but on most other conventional phones, it requires mobile data.

EDIT: Posted at the same time as mhunter6378!

 

[Thomas Clearo]

Ok. I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the help, everyone.

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[TheMarcus]

Alright, the trick is disabling WiFi calling. Do that and you can send MMS when on WiFi. Just tested myself (turned WiFi calling preference to cellular data preferred).

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