Hey all,
Is there a way to setup my phone to use the at&t data for sending and receiving MMS only? I have a hotspot that I carry around so I don't need the data on the phone for anything else. I tried setting APN type to MMS only. But still getting hangout messages that aren't text related when WiFi off and only phone data .
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Hi,
I have a Nexus S with Koodo in Canada. I have the possibility to send unlimited MMS, but it doesn't seem to work. I called the tech support and they are telling me that the only way to be able to use that option, it is by enabling Data.
I don't have any data plan. I asked to the tech support if it was possible to block all the data except the MMS, but he said me no. The only way he gave me is when I'm trying to send a MMS, enable Data and turn it off after. The problem is that many applications automatically use the Internet when possible. For every MB, I would need to pay 3$...
Is it possible to activate Data, but blocking everything on my device? I'm sure their must be a way, like blacklisting every servers except the one dealing with MMS.
Any idea? I tried an application called Quick Settings, but it doesn't seem to work when Data is off and MMS is on.
Thanks
Have you tried to set your APN type to "mms" rather than "default"?
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Is there a way to know before I activate the data that it won't sync my other applications?
I don't think so, but if you activate data with only an mms apn present, I don't think you will see a 3g icon in your status bar unless you're sending an mms.
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go to settings->wifi/networks->mobile data->apns->select your apn and edit it
Scroll to the very bottom setting, make sure it says ONLY "mms" and NOT "default,mms".
Alternatively, you can root your phone and install droidwall and select exactly which apps can access 3g/wifi.
I think it's a bit silly and disingenuous for your carrier to sell you an MMS plan knowing you don't have a data plan (and that MMS uses data) but then don't show you or direct you on how to then set it up e.t.c..
With Droidwall, can I prevent some apps from using 3G, but able to use WiFi instead?
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With Droidwall, can I prevent some apps from using 3G, but able to use WiFi instead?
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It would be easier to try it for yourself . But yes, you can do that. I've just checked
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I think it's a bit silly and disingenuous for your carrier to sell you an MMS plan knowing you don't have a data plan (and that MMS uses data) but then don't show you or direct you on how to then set it up e.t.c..
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Usually MMS plans come /w a specific APN that is set to "MMS" only as barqers explained earlier. Ofc this is getting a bit more "delicate" on devices that almost require a data plan to function at all (and try to enable it themselves on a fresh setup).
Am I the only one that can not send/receive attachments while on wifi? Whenever I attempt it just hangs, regardless of what modem I flash, I am forced to resend/re-download after I reconnect to data. I'm currently on anton's 1.1.0 ROM(with the kernel he included)
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Whenever I'm on wifi and I goto send an mms my phone just switches to data until it sends then of goes back to wifi. I used to have that problem too
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With how MMS works you have to be on mobile data to download them. I have never been able to download a mms while on just wifi.
Hey all. Got a question about having issues with my mms messaging. I've been doing some reading about it and fixed the issue by adding an apn. I don't have a data plan but after entering the apn, I was able to access internet even without wifi. Now I'm worrying about extra charges I may occur. I stopped using the data internet but my data arrows continue to blink even without using any apps..why are these data output and input occurring? And was that the only fix for the mms issues occurring?
Sorry that its 2012 and I'm posting this but this was just an affordable unlocked smartphone for me.
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tragicxhero said:
Hey all. Got a question about having issues with my mms messaging. I've been doing some reading about it and fixed the issue by adding an apn. I don't have a data plan but after entering the apn, I was able to access internet even without wifi. Now I'm worrying about extra charges I may occur. I stopped using the data internet but my data arrows continue to blink even without using any apps..why are these data output and input occurring? And was that the only fix for the mms issues occurring?
Sorry that its 2012 and I'm posting this but this was just an affordable unlocked smartphone for me.
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Hi Buddy,
It could be possible that you could incur extra charges for the data usage,if you do not have a data plan. Hopefully, I'm guessing you haven't overused it. Which ROM have you been using these APN settings on ? Just go to settings>wireless settings>mobile settings>turn off data. You could also try any APN apps from the market, if this process does not work for you. MMS settings would require a little data connectivity, correct me if I'm wrong.
I was using tmobile us appname but decided to delete all apns. Yes mms requires a little data but without a data plan, data usages would somewhat be kept on check while keeping mms' to work. But with the apn, there's really nothing restricting me from using data which I've never encountered before while on my g1 and charm. I've decided to play it safe and only turn on apn when I'm sending or receiving mms with a market app to help input the settings for apn quickly. Thanks much for your input
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Is it possible to download MMS when mobile data is off and Wi-Fi is on? Everything I've read says not possible, is it a greedy carrier thing to use mobile data? Manufacturer? Android? I could have sworn I used to do it fine on HTC phones or Motorola's. I don't get any notifications about MMS of Wi-Fi is the only one turned on. Can we change it with a different ROM?
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No it's strictly data. Think of it this way, texts are sent through your data signal and service so in order to receive that picture you download it through your data which uses that signal to retrieve it. Idk if I make sense but this is what I've been told.
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Hmmm thanks. I wonder why i don't get notifications for it though
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Try using the "textplus" app in playstore. You can send mms/text and even call voip via wifi connection.
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Even better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39020706
Make sure to thank the OP.
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The Verizon Message App didn't fix the phone to allow you to download pictures sent via text over wifi... Still have to turn off Wifi and turn on Mobile Data in order to get the pictures. I think this sucks as I just switched to Verizon from Sprint less than a week ago and with Sprint you could get those pictures on wifi or mobile data. Its just a ploy to make you use more data and there has to be a way around it as it is Carrier Specific and NOT Phone Specific...
I use the vzw msg app with avail data, and the textplus app via wifi. Working for me so far.
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The Verizon Message App didn't fix the phone to allow you to download pictures sent via text over wifi... Still have to turn off Wifi and turn on Mobile Data in order to get the pictures. I think this sucks as I just switched to Verizon from Sprint less than a week ago and with Sprint you could get those pictures on wifi or mobile data. Its just a ploy to make you use more data and there has to be a way around it as it is Carrier Specific and NOT Phone Specific...
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Doesn't appear to be as you describe it -- I've been struggling to get MMS picture messages through (from my Galaxy Nexus / toro / VzW) when the phone is also connected to WiFi. Digging pretty deep into the issue (a few people still working on it), it appears to actually be a bug (google this for a lot of eye-burning reading ). Anyway - taking a break from the detective work trying to figure out how to make it work, I installed Verizon Messaging on both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 10, which - as you can imagine - has NO cellular connection. I'm also in my home office at the moment, in a finished basement with incredibly poor VzW network connectivity. After failing at being able to send/receive a picture MMS for the last few hours, installing Verizon Messaging seems to have done the trick: I can now easily send / receive picture MMS from the phone while it's connected to WiFi with barely any usable VzW network signal.
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Doesn't appear to be as you describe it -- I've been struggling to get MMS picture messages through (from my Galaxy Nexus / toro / VzW) when the phone is also connected to WiFi. Digging pretty deep into the issue (a few people still working on it), it appears to actually be a bug (google this for a lot of eye-burning reading ). Anyway - taking a break from the detective work trying to figure out how to make it work, I installed Verizon Messaging on both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 10, which - as you can imagine - has NO cellular connection. I'm also in my home office at the moment, in a finished basement with incredibly poor VzW network connectivity. After failing at being able to send/receive a picture MMS for the last few hours, installing Verizon Messaging seems to have done the trick: I can now easily send / receive picture MMS from the phone while it's connected to WiFi with barely any usable VzW network signal.
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As long as both are on it will work. MMS goes through a Verizon data only server. That it what the problem is.
personaly, i don't get it. how hard would it be to have a 3rd party intercept an MMS and send the attactment via email thereby sending it via WIFI?
Hi everyone. My phone is an old Samsung Galaxy Ace running CyanogenMOD 7. In order to send and receive mms, I have to texting something to my carrier's designated number for acquiring mms settings. My carrier would then send the settings to my phone within 24 hours, and I would be able to send and receive mms messages. I've tried several times but haven't received the settings yet.
Is it because I'm running a custom ROM instead of a stock ROM?
Thanks guys.
could be, which rom are you using.
btw: mms is old anyway... use whatsapp
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xdroidify said:
could be, which rom are you using.
btw: mms is old anyway... use whatsapp
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Hi. I'm using official CyanogenMOD 7 for my Galaxy Ace.
well i'd experienced this kind of problem earlier , you just need to do it manually :
1) Open settings , take a look at APN under mobile networks (there must be blank)
2) Use google to search for your provider's APN settings (example : android airtel internet and mms APN settings)
3) Fill it up in the APN settings then SAVE !!
4) Switch it on (there's a button on the right)
5) Turn on your mobile data
walla , you got internet access and mms working on top of your service provider
thanks