incoming group messages now come in as separate messages

[Android Central Question]

incoming group messages now come in as separate messages from the sender and need to be downloaded. Once downloaded they open in the group message. PITA! What can be done to correct this?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone, and which messaging app? Open your messaging app, go to its settings and look for an option for group messaging. Make sure it's set for MMS (group messaging) rather than individual SMS messages.

Also, if you're getting messages that say "Tap to Download," it usually means there's a problem with mobile data. Make sure your mobile data is turned on. If it is and you're still having trouble, check your APN settings and make sure they're correct for your carrier.

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[mustang7757]

Need more information, andriod version, phone, message app your using, Carrier etc.

 

[scrappymouse]

I had this issue as well,

Solved it by going the message apps settings, multimedia settings and turning on auto-retrieve while roaming (the regular auto-retrieve was already on) but for some reason the while roaming one needs to be on as well, that's what worked for me

 

[zizilu]

does anyone have a fix for this? I have a note 9 and group messages isn't even in the settings

 

[mustang7757]

does anyone have a fix for this? I have a note 9 and group messages isn't even in the settings

Welcome to AC!
You using stock message app?

 

[Maou]

Hey, I'm using a OnePlus 8 pro and everything was fine until the recent software update, Android version 12

 

[mustang7757]

Hey, I'm using a OnePlus 8 pro and everything was fine until the recent software update, Android version 12

Welcome to AC!
You using one plus default message app or something else?

 

[Maou]

I'm using the default messaging app

 

[mustang7757]

I'm using the default messaging app

Try Google message app , that's what I'm using on my 1+7 T pro McLaren

 

[Maou]

Try Google message app , that's what I'm using on my 1+7 T pro McLaren

Did it and it works fine now thank you

 

[mustang7757]

Did it and it works fine now thank you

Great to hear that , your welcome

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[dllilly]

I have a LG v20 with Nougat 7.0.

I want to continue using the stock messaging app. I dont want to use Google's messaging app.

The messaging app does not have a setting to toggle mass text/group text.

What do you suggest, other than Google's/third party messaging app?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Try a 3rd party SMS app like Textra, if you want to avoid Google. Otherwise, there's not much you can do if the stock app doesn't have the option.