Where do my messages go when I download them

[Android Central Question]

Can’t find message when I have pressed the download button

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Are you saying that you got a text message that says "Tap to Download"? That means it's an MMS message (which could be a picture message, or a group text, or a text with an emoji), and MMS requires mobile data (not wi-fi or voice signal). If your phone's mobile data isn't turned on, or if it has poor reception, then you'll see this Tap to Download message.

 

[methodman89]

Can’t find message when I have pressed the download button

They are in the Messages apps data. You can see this by going to Settings, Apps, messages, and take a look.