How do I read messages that have a DOWNLOAD button?

[Fred1960]

We have two Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, one receives messages where the text is displayed and the other mostly shows only a DOWNLOAD button. I've noticed that this happens when both phones receive the same message as well as when one phone only receives a message. Once the DOWNLOAD button is pushed, nothing appears to happen. Is there a file created and stored someplace on the phone?

More importantly, is there a setting to eliminate the "DOWNLOAD" feature?

 

[Gekko]

We have two Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, one receives messages where the text is displayed and the other mostly shows only a DOWNLOAD button. I've noticed that this happens when both phones receive the same message as well as when one phone only receives a message. Once the DOWNLOAD button is pushed, nothing appears to happen. Is there a file created and stored someplace on the phone?

More importantly, is there a setting to eliminate the "DOWNLOAD" feature?

always include carrier name with such questions. anyway you need to make sure your APN settings are set per the carrier's instructions.

 

[Fred1960]

Our carrier is Consumer Cellular which uses the ATT network. I will check with them on the APN settings.
Thanks..

 

[Gekko]

Our carrier is Consumer Cellular which uses the ATT network. I will check with them on the APN settings.
Thanks..

also you can try some different texting apps -

1. Messenger by Google
2. Hangouts by Google
3. Handcent
4. Textra
5. GoSMS

i like #1 - the official Google Texting App -

Messenger
Google Inc.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...e.android.apps.messaging&hl=en&token=Xpc0caSX

good luck.