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lonewolf59

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I just bought my 1st smart phone. It is a unlocked Samsung rugby pro. The problem I am having is sending pictures with a text. Is there something I need to do to make this work.
 
Hello and welcome to Android Forums, lonewolf59. :)

Are you getting an error when you attempt to send the photo? or, is it that the recipient isn't getting them?

Text messages (SMS) are sent over your wireless phone network, but if you attach any media, like a picture, it is converted to MMS which requires a data connection. If you go to menu>settings>wireless & networks>Mobile networks, make sure you've enabled data.
 
lunatic59 said:
Hello and welcome to Android Forums, lonewolf59. :)

Are you getting an error when you attempt to send the photo? or, is it that the recipient isn't getting them?

Text messages (SMS) are sent over your wireless phone network, but if you attach any media, like a picture, it is converted to MMS which requires a data connection. If you go to menu>settings>wireless & networks>Mobile networks, make sure you've enabled data.
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It just keeps trying to send but after a few minutes ends up stopping and telling me failed attempt. I do have data enabled.
 
It could be an incorrect setting for your APN (access Point Name) since internet traffic and MMS messaging may use different APN's.

Check menu>settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks>access point names and then tap on the active access point (if you have more than one listed) and look for the MMSC setting. If you let us know who your carrier is, we can figure out if it's correct.
 
lunatic59 said:
It could be an incorrect setting for your APN (access Point Name) since internet traffic and MMS messaging may use different APN's.

Check menu>settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks>access point names and then tap on the active access point (if you have more than one listed) and look for the MMSC setting. If you let us know who your carrier is, we can figure out if it's correct.
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My carrier is Consumer cellular.

There is only 1 active point listed.

It is "ATT Phone" the mmsc is http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
 
lonewolf59 said:
My carrier is Consumer cellular.

There is only 1 active point listed.

It is "ATT Phone" the mmsc is http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
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There you go ... you've got the APN for AT&T's network on the phone, not Consumer Cellular. You can find the proper settings HERE (see #2).

Just tap on each of the settings to edit it and then save the updated APN. It would probably be a good idea to reboot your phone afterwards, just to make sure all the old settings are flushed from the cache.
 
lunatic59 said:
There you go ... you've got the APN for AT&T's network on the phone, not Consumer Cellular. You can find the proper settings HERE (see #2).

Just tap on each of the settings to edit it and then save the updated APN. It would probably be a good idea to reboot your phone afterwards, just to make sure all the old settings are flushed from the cache.
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The link (HERE) was not helpful. I am having the same problem as Newbie. I was able to send and receive text messages with photos but can not any longer. How can I edit the APN Settings?
 
If you are not a consumer cellular customer then that link is not correct for you. Who is your carrier?
 
It's the second question under top questions "I have a non-Consumer Cellular phone. How do I set up messaging and web access?". Click on that.
 
I was having the same issue with my LG optimus L90. When i first got it i could send and receive photos in texts messages just fine, then i couldn't and then i wasn't getting text messages at all. My issue was my mobile data was turned off, that might be the issue
 
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