How to Configure MMS on Android

Last Updated: March 7, 2023 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to change your Multimedia Messaging (MMS) settings on an Android. You should only need to do this if you're unable to send photo, video, or group texts because your phone wasn't purchased from your provider.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Finding your Provider's MMS Settings

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Go to the Unlockr Internet/MMS Settings page. If you have to set up MMS on your Android, it's because your phone does not already have the settings for your mobile provider. Each provider has its own settings, and you can find them on this page.
2
Select your country.

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3
Select your mobile provider. You'll find the settings on this page. Keep this page open as you set up MMS on your Android.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Configuring MMS

1
Open your Android's Settings
. You'll usually find it in the app drawer or in the notification panel.
- Because all Androids are different, the following menu option names may vary.
2
Scroll down and tap More. It's under the ″Wireless & networks″ header.
- This may also be called More Networks.
3
Tap Cellular networks. This may also be called Mobile networks.
4
Tap Access Point Names. A list of configured MMS settings on this phone will appear.
5
Tap the + or Add option. It's usually at the top-right corner of the screen.
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Enter the information found on the Internet/MMS Settings page from earlier. To input data, tap each option to access a typing field.
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Tap the ⁝ menu when you're finished. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
8
Tap Save. This saves your new APN data and returns you to the list.
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Tap the APN you just created. This fills in the option's radio button, indicating that it's selected. Now that you've updated your MMS settings, you should be able to send photo, video, and group texts from your Android.