Here's the link to the Facebook Messenger (beta) listing, which should let you download when the app goes live: Download Facebook Messenger (beta) for Windows 10. Big thanks to everyone who tipped us! MMS unable to Download? Jump to page: tools. Advanced Search. Now I can only send MMS but when I get one it says download.
Facebook has upset a lot of people by effectively forcing its Messenger app onto people by removing the messaging option from the mobile website. Today, to help soften the blow a little, the social network announces that Android users will be able to use the app to not only chat with their Facebook friends, but also to send and receive SMS and MMS.
It's a feature that has been available in the beta version of Facebook Messenger for a little while, but now it is rolling out to everyone. While it will help keen chatters to reduce the number of apps they use, there is now yet another decision to make when it comes to texting -- stick with the default app on your phone, use Hangouts, use Facebook Messenger, or use one of the endless other messaging tools. If you opt for Facebook's offering, there are a couple of things you need to do.
Having upgraded to the latest version of the app, fire it up and hit the Settings button. Select the SMS option and then hit Default SMS app. That's all there is to it. While your Messenger chats and texts will be available within the same app, Facebook helps you to distinguish between the two by displaying SMS conversations in purple, and Messenger chats in blue.
Introducing the new feature, Facebook says:
We know that people receive messages via both SMS and Messenger -- for example your best friend sends you GIFs on Messenger whilst your mom only uses SMS -- we want to make it easier to stay in touch with all the people you care about. We hope that this new choice will bring the convenience of being able to access all your messages in one place, making your messaging a lot simpler and helping you stay on top of your conversations!
As this is Facebook, there will be understandable privacy concerns from users. Pre-empting this, Facebook says: 'SMS in Messenger doesn't send, upload or store your conversations on Facebook servers. All messages are sent and received via SMS'.
You'll just need to wait for the update to roll out to your handset or, if you don't yet have the app installed, you can grab is from Google Play.
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When you can't send or receive multimedia messages, or MMS, on your Android smartphone, the problem could be the result of either network issues or a software problem with the phone. Depending on the cause of the MMS problems, you may end up completely wiping your phone's data.
Network Connection
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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. If not, enable it and attempt to send a MMS message. If you are outside your provider's network, enable data roaming to use MMS, although the MMS features may not function properly until you are back in your provider's network.
Data Plan
If your Android phone is newly activated, check that your service plan includes a data plan. Most providers require that Android users have a smartphone data plan included in their service. Depending on your provider, you can either check your plan online through the provider's website or by calling customer service. If data is not included, ask the provider to add it to your plan. Most providers activate the data coverage immediately so that you can use your MMS service.
Soft Reset
A soft reset clears up a range of issues on Android phones. If MMS problems persist, soft reset your phone. The soft reset, or battery pull, does not negatively affect your phone. It may provide your phone with the boost it needs to function properly. Pull out the phone's battery and leave it out for 45 seconds. Replace the battery and turn on the phone. Send a test message to determine if the problem is resolved.
Hard Reset
A last resort option for fixing MMS problems on the Android phone is a hard reset. The hard reset removes the data on the phone and resets its settings. Back up your phone's files before doing a hard reset. Open your phone's settings and tap “Privacy.” Tap “Factory Data Reset” and follow the prompts to finish the hard reset. When the Android restarts, you will need to go through the phone setup process again.
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