[Q] MMS Messages not downloaded automatically

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Hello. I'm wondering if anyone can assist me.

I have an Xperia Arc, running the most recent official Sony release. I have not 'rooted' or unlocked the 'phone, it is as it left the O2 shop. Plus the odd scratch or two...

When I am sent an MMS message, two annoying things happen.
1. The 'ringer' doesn't sound, the vibrator doesn't vibrate. If you happen to be looking, the light on the side of the 'phone flashes once, then nothing.
2. When I open the Messages App, the conversation relating to the person who sent the MMS message is at the top of the screen. If I open this conversation I see a blank message with the text 'Message not downloaded' in it. After a long period of time of clicking and tapping, I found that if I 'Long Click' the Message Not Downloaded notification, I get the option to download the message. Once I have manually selected the download option, the message is downloaded correctly, and once fully downloaded, the 'ringer' sounds as normal, along with any vibration.

I have no problem whatsoever in sending MMS messages.
Once the option to download has been selected, I have no problem receiving the message (apart from seeming rather slow).

I've seen threads that suggest checking or changing the APN settings, I would have thought that has to be working correctly, as sending and receiving messages works, if not automatically.

I did wonder if it might be due to being on a slow network, here at home we don't have fast O2 mobile coverage, no 3G, Edge or HSDPA here, just plain GPRS (G in status bar).

Is there a way of having the 'phone automatically download the MMS message and content?

in the first voice of the menu, i guess you can find where to download content for data and mms

Duplicate. Sorry.

Originally Posted by CavinRay

in the first voice of the menu, i guess you can find where to download content for data and mms

I've checked all the menus I can think of, but can't see any download options. Is there a specific menu you are thinking of here CavinRay?

I had this issue before, I use handcent, and sorted it by opening up the stock message app and going into the options.

Look for something to do with 'push settings' and make sure it's selected.

Might not help but worth a shot mate.

Sent via subspace beacon from my Arc.

Originally Posted by Lord Takyon

I had this issue before, I use handcent, and sorted it by opening up the stock message app and going into the options.

Look for something to do with 'push settings' and make sure it's selected.

Might not help but worth a shot mate.

Sent via subspace beacon from my Arc.

Thanks, I've just tried turning it off (it was already on) then exiting Messages, re-opening Messages and turning it back on.

I'll see if that has any effect on the confusion.