SENDING MMS MESSAGES
laura_b
Enthusiast - Level 1

I purchased the samsung galaxy s4 2 weeks ago still learning so much on this phone but am getting very discouraged after trying to send mms messages, &  video's. The wheel just keeps spinning on the mms messages and after seems like forever it says message not sent. I have done everything that people have posted on here I even tried the handsent app and it not let me either.For the videos they just wont send at all. Please fix this issue with update or something. I went from an iphone to this phone I not want to regret it. If you have any solutions please help.

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SENDING MMS MESSAGES
MMiller1000
Enthusiast - Level 2

Am having same issue its been out there for weeks - when on WIFI at home can't send MMS messages unless you disable WIFI.  Tried switching to global and back to LTE and get the same thing - won't send unless wifi disabled.  FIX IT VERIZON!

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Heretic1989
Specialist - Level 2

Hi laura_b, i stopped into a vzw corp store recently and started playing with the S3. I know, you have the S4. Smiley Happy I read a thread here about a fellow cust having that same problem with their S3. So i tried to send an MMS with the wifi and mobile network off.

It didn't work. I got a message stating that i had to turn on mobile network in order to send an MMS. Which means, i'd have to use up some of my data to do that. Bummer.

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tikibar1
Community Leader
Community Leader

Picture messages won't send/receive over wi-fi, they have to go over the cellular network.  However, they count against your text package, not your data package.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

I can understand how frustrating this is for you laura_b, especially after getting a new phone. Video and pictures are very important to staying connected with your friends and family. I would like to help you get this fixed? Do the videos and pictures eventually go through? Are you having issues with sending inside or outside? How big are the pics and videos. Some may be to large to send. Are you having the issues with a certain ph number or all contacts you try and send pictures and videos to? Let's start here so that we can get this resolved.

KinquanaH_VZW

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Heretic1989
Specialist - Level 2

tikibar1 wrote:

Picture messages won't send/receive over wi-fi, they have to go over the cellular network.  However, they count against your text package, not your data package.

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Bill_D
Newbie

I can sent to another Galaxy S4 on Verizon but cannot send to an iPhone 4s or iphone 5 on Verizon.  I can send a photo to an iPhone 4s on AT&T.  How is it that Verizon / Samsung haven't been able to figure this one out?  Apparently it's not an issue over on the competition's network.

Verizon, if you are listening, you need to get this fixed.  If you aren't listening, then shame on you!

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Klue
Master - Level 1

Bill, I just sent a standard photo taken on the S4 to my daughters iphone 4s which is also on Verizon and it took only 10 seconds to send and she got the photo.  There must be something wrong with your phone or the iphone on the other end as mine sure worked slick.  BTW I had both wifi and data turned on, and it has the latest update.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Bill_D, I heard your distress call. I'm here to help. I recommend that you delete any unwanted text messaging threads. Additionally, you should also delete any 3rd party Messaging applications that have been downloaded from the Android Market. Once you have done this, you will need to power your device off/on. Keep us posted. We're here to help if this issue persists.


Lasina_VZW
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Bill_D
Newbie

No other apps downloaded and used.

Can you confirm that anyone has successfully sent photos from Galaxy S4 to iPhone 5?

Bill

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

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