Does it cost to download MMS?

No to receive MMS messages are free however, to send MMS messages you will require airtime credit.
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Do you get charged for downloading MMS?

There is no charge for receiving MMS directly on your phone.
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Does MMS cost data?

Yes, MMS are sent via regular data connection, however as MMS already have a price of it's own the MNOs should not charge the use data for it.
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Does MMS cost more?

Pricing. SMS is usually cheaper than MMS. Since multimedia messages involve more data, each text will cost more. Though the difference is only a matter of cents (often 1-2 cents), this can add up if you're using MMS for lots of text marketing campaigns or customer support.
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How do I avoid MMS charges?

You can also delete the message without downloading the contents. Alternatively, you can tap the toggle switch next to "Auto-download MMS when roaming" to prevent your phone from downloading MMS files while out-of-network. This will prevent you from receiving roaming charges.
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What happens if I turn off MMS messaging?

When turned off: messages sent to multiple recipients are sent as individual messages. message recipients can only reply to the sender; they can't reply to the group or see the other message recipients.
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Does MMS use data?

You can send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages through the Messages app . Messages are considered texts and don't count toward your data usage. Your data usage is also free when you turn on chat features.
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Should I turn on MMS messaging?

MMS messaging works on Android phones by default, so if there are considerable problems with the messaging service, it is helpful to take your phone for repair to see if it is malfunctioning. One important use of MMS messaging is that it adds color and depth to text marketing campaigns.
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What is the difference between a text message and a multimedia message?

A text message of up to 160 characters without an attached file is known as an SMS, while a text that includes a file—like a picture, video, emoji, or a website link—becomes an MMS.
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Does MMS use data or airtime?

No, MMS messages require a cellular data connection unless you are using a 3rd party app. On Android and Windows phones you'll need to download a 3rd party app and the person you want to send messages to will also need to be using that app.
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How can I download MMS without data?

Android - MMS Without Data
  1. Push the menu button and pick Settings.
  2. Pick "Wireless & networks"
  3. Pick "Mobile networks"
  4. Make sure "Data enabled" is checked (MMS won't work either if you disable it here!)
  5. Go to "Access Point Names" ...
  6. Scroll down to the "APN type" setting. ...
  7. Change its value to be only "mms".
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Does MMS use WiFi or data?

Most Android phones intelligently switches from WiFi to Mobile data when you send or receive a MMS and then switches back to WiFi when the MMS job is done.
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Do I need mobile data on to receive MMS?

Yes, it is designed that way. Texts, MMS, etc are a legacy from the pre-smartphone days, and are independent of Wi-Fi. Although on a smartphone, it uses the cellular data network, you are not charged for that use if you have a messaging package.
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Do you get charged for using Emojis on text messages?

It's a little known fact that, depending on your handset and network, adding an emoji – a picture icon such as a smiley or a sad face – to a text message, or sending a text to an email address, can result in you being charged as much as 40p a time.
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What does MMS mean on my phone?

MMS stands for 'multimedia messaging service', and was built using the same technology as SMS (short message service) text messages. While SMS was built to send short messages, MMS focuses on sending multimedia messages.
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Why do some text messages come as MMS?

A text might turn into an MMS because: one or more of the recipients is being emailed. the message is too long. the message has a subject line.
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How do I stop my text converting to multimedia?

If not try, logging into message app, click on the 3 dots settings, click more settings, then tap text messages, where it says input mode click this and select GSM Alphabet. Long messages should not send as a text rather than multimedia messages.
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Why are some texts green and some blue?

Since Android and other carriers operate within the SMS and MMS standards of text communication, these green texts are more versatile in who they can reach with their texts. Blue messages, or iMessage messages, are compatible within the Apple ecosystem. Apple backs up all of these messages.
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How do you download MMS messages on Android?

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.
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Why am I not receiving MMS messages?

Check the Android phone's network connection if you can't send or receiving MMS messages. An active cellular data connection is required to use the MMS function. Open the phone's Settings and tap “Wireless and Network Settings.” Tap “Mobile Networks” to confirm it is enabled.
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Where are MMS pictures stored on Android?

The image file is saved to the “SavedMMS” folder on your local device storage.
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Does Verizon charge for MMS messages?

Text and multimedia messages are billed the same way, unless you're on a pay-as-you-go messaging plan. If you have our Unlimited data plans or a shared data plan you have unlimited messaging for no additional charge, including messages containing pictures and videos.
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Can MMS be downloaded over Wi-Fi?

In most Android phones, there is a capability to automatically switch from WiFi to mobile data, while sending or receiving an MMS. The network is switched back to WiFi once this process is over.
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Why do MMS messages not download?

Check your phone's network connection

Make sure you turn on your Wi-Fi or mobile data so you can download the MMS files. A big reason why your MMS won't download is because you don't have a reliable connection. Note: Not all mobile carriers allow the usage of MMS over Wi-Fi.
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