Why can't i receive mms messages when wifi and data are on?

[Android Central Question]

Why can't i receive mms messages when wifi and data are on? I'm on TMobile network and have the pixel 2. I have it set to "mobile data always active" but it still doesn't download MMS until I cut off my wifi.

 

[ScottsoNJ]

Why can't i receive mms messages when wifi and data are on? I'm on TMobile network and have the pixel 2. I have it set to "mobile data always active" but it still doesn't download MMS until I cut off my wifi.

I don't know about the stock messaging app but if you use Textra and enter your own APN settings they have something you can activate that will automatically turn off wifi for T-Mobile so your mms can get through

 

[Almeuit]

I use Textra w/ default APN settings. So far so good.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Have you tried Turing off always active mobile data ? And checking?

 

[Ashley Feagin]

Yes... You can't download MMS via wifi

 

[Ashley Feagin]

Ugh so annoying I have to dl another app. Thank you though!

 

[N4Newbie]

Why can't i receive mms messages when wifi and data are on? I'm on TMobile network and have the pixel 2. I have it set to "mobile data always active" but it still doesn't download MMS until I cut off my wifi.

Nevertheless, you should not have to turn off Wi-Fi in order to receive MMS messages. Yes, MMS comes over cellular, but still...