Why wont my samsung galaxy A5 download images through text

[Android Central Question]

I was sent 4 photos through tect to my phone and i cant download any, I just get an on screen message saying 'Failed to Download attatchment from Multimedia message. Try again later' and when i try later it still doesnt work

 

[ashune]

Does your phone have the correct MMS APN settings? You can search for "MMS APN settings for [your carrier]" and add them to your phone. On most carriers you can also send a message to a specific number and they will send you the settings, which you can then install.