Why are my texts saying downloading?

Check the settings on Android Messages. Go to Messages / Settings / Advanced an make sure the approporiate Auto-download settings are enabled. Hope this helps!

How come I have to download group text messages?

Remember, group texts are NOT SMS, they’re MMS (basically e-mails). If you have your settings so that you don’t auto-download anything over MMS, then group texts will not auto-download either (the toggle is usually off for roaming, but unless you turned it off, it’s usually active for ‘home’ networks).

Why do I have to download MMS text messages?

MMS service uses a cache to perform its operations. You may fail to download the MMS message if the cache/data of the service is corrupt. In this context, clearing the cache and data of the service may solve the problem. Open Settings of your phone and tap on Apps.

How do I download a message that won’t download?

How to Fix MMS Messages Not Downloading Android

1. Restart Your Phone. In many situations, a simple restart can be used to fix some issues.
2. Check the Network Connection.
3. Disable Android MMS Auto-Retrieve Setting.
4. Delete Old Messages.
5. Clear Cache and Data.
6. Uninstall Problematic Apps.
7. Android Factory Reset.

Where do downloaded texts go?

Part 1: Android text message folder location In general, Android SMS are stored in a database in the data folder located in the internal memory of the Android phone.

Why am I getting individual responses to a group text?

Open your messaging app, go to its settings and look for an option for group messaging. Make sure it’s set for MMS (group messaging) rather than individual SMS messages. Also, if you’re getting messages that say “Tap to Download,” it usually means there’s a problem with mobile data.

Why am I not getting some group texts?

Android. Go to the main screen of your messaging app and tap the menu icon or menu key (on the bottom of the phone); then tap Settings. If Group Messaging isn’t in this first menu it may be in the SMS or MMS menus. Under Group Messaging, enable MMS.

What is MMS messaging on Android?

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It was built using the same technology as SMS to allow SMS users to send multimedia content. It’s most popularly used to send pictures, but can also be used to send audio, phone contacts, and video files.

How do I get my Android to automatically download MMS?

Procedure

1. Open Messages by Google.
2. Tap the 3 dots in the top right corner.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Advanced.
5. Make sure Auto-download MMS is toggled right, it will turn blue.
6. Make sure Auto-download MMS when roaming is toggled right, it will turn blue.