5 Fixes for Google Messages Not Downloading MMS

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Enable Auto-Download MMS Option

Is Google Messages failing to download MMS messages automatically? That could happen if you’ve mistakenly disabled the auto-download MMS feature. Here’s how you can enable it.

Open theMessages app > Profile icon > Settings > Advanced > Enable Auto-download MMS.

Fix 2: Enable Background Data Usage for the Messages App

Google Messages may have trouble downloading MMS messages if you’ve imposed background data restrictions on the app. Here’s how to change that.

OpenMessages app info > Mobile Data > Allow background data usage.

Fix 3: Clear App Cache

Google Messages saves cache files to improve app performance on Android. However, these cache files can occasionally become problematic, causing some app features to stop working. Thankfully, Android makes it relatively simple to delete the redundant app cache.

OpenMessages app info > Storage > Clear cache.

Fix 4: Reset APN Settings

Misconfigured APN (Access Point Name) settings can alsoprevent apps from connecting to the internetand cause such problems. A quick way to fix incorrect APN settings on Android is to reset them. Here are the steps for the same.

Step 1:OpenSettings>Connections > Mobile Networks.

Step 2:Tap onAccess Point Names.

Step 3:Tap the three vertical dots menuicon at the top right corner and then selectReset to default.

Step 4:SelectResetto confirm.

Fix 5: Reset Network Settings

If none of the solutions have worked, we suggest to reset the network settings on your Android phone.

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Last updated on 09 August, 2024

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