Group texts not sending or receiving on Android
Group texts need mobile data and a special setting called MMS to work. Check that mobile data is on, MMS is enabled in your messaging app, and you're using Google Messages or your carrier's messaging app. If you have WiFi calling on, try turning it off.
Group texts on Android use a different system than regular texts. They need mobile data and a setting called MMS. The problem is mobile data is off, MMS isn't enabled, or WiFi calling is interfering. We'll check these one by one and get your group texts working.
- ✓Have mobile data turned on and ready to test
- ✓Know which messaging app you're using
- ✓Be ready to try sending a test group message
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking WiFi is fast enough for group texts. They absolutely need mobile data
- Forgetting to turn mobile data back on after turning it off to save battery
Signs you need professional help
- If group texts still fail after you've turned on mobile data, enabled MMS, and disabled WiFi calling, contact your carrier to check your MMS settings.
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