MMS (Picture/Video Messaging)

Ashley B.

Overview:

This document provides information regarding how to use MMS (Picture/Video Messaging).

Note:

If your phone is currently running on KitKat, you can find the instructions for MMS (Picture/Video Messaging) here: MMS (Picture/Video Messaging) (KitKat).
MMS can currently only be sent to or received from certain carriers. For more info, see Is MMS Available? MMS delivery speeds may vary based on the size and type of file being sent, the current data speeds available, and sometimes even the carrier being interacted with.

Install and Set the Default Messaging App
Send an MMS Using Republic Anywhere
Send an MMS using Messaging
Troubleshooting

Install and Set the Default Messaging App

Republic 3.0 Phones	Republic 1.0 and 2.0 Phones
Click here for the full list of Republic Wireless 3.0 phones	Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.) Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.) Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.)

Republic 3.0 Phones:

The following info refers to Republic Wireless 3.0 Phones only.

For all 3.0 phones, you'll need to ensure that Android Messages (recommended) or Republic Anywhere is installed and set as the default messaging application. While other messaging applications may work, we can't guarantee that they'll work and we'll only provide support for messaging using Android Messages or Republic Anywhere.

Install Android Messages from the Play Store

Your phone may come with Android Messages pre-installed. If not, install it from the play store by following the instructions below.

Open the Play Store from your app drawer
Enter Android Messages in the search bar
Tap Android Messages
Tap Install

Once Android Messages has been installed, make sure that it's set as your default messaging app by following these steps:

Tap Android Messages from the app drawer
Tap Next
Tap Yes

Republic 1.0 and 2.0 Phones:

The following info refers to the Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.), and Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.) phones only.

Only Messaging, Android Messages, or Anywhere, can be set as your default messaging app.

Install Android Messages from the Play Store

Your phone may come with Android Messages pre-installed. If not, install it from the play store by following the instructions below.

Open the Play Store from your app drawer
Enter Android Messages in the search bar
Tap Messages
Tap Install

Once Android Messages has been installed, make sure that it's set as your default messaging app by following these steps:

Tap Messages from the app drawer
Tap Next
Tap Yes

Send an MMS Using Republic Anywhere

A note for Republic Wireless 3.0 Phones

Republic Anywhere or Android Messages needs to be set as the default messaging app for Republic 3.0 phones in order for SMS and MMS to work properly on these phones. The Motorola , Samsung , and Huawei Messaging apps won't work properly on 3.0 phones. Go here for instructions on how to set Republic Anywhere as your default messaging app.

Tap Messages from the app drawer
Tap an existing conversation or tap the Start chat icon
- Note:
  - Once you tap the Start chat icon, you can choose a contact from the Top Contacts section or from all of your contacts, or enter a new name, phone number, or email.
  - Phone numbers must be 10 digits (area code + phone number)
Tap the Attach icon
Choose the media you'd like to send
If desired, add accompanying text
Tap the Send icon to send your message

Send an MMS using Messaging

Republic 1.0 and 2.0 Phones:

The following info refers to the Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.), and Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.) phones only.

Detail Images (click to enlarge)		Follow the step-by-step tutorial
	1.	Tap Apps.
	2.	Tap Messaging.
	3.	Tap an existing conversation or tap the New Message icon. If you tap the New Message icon, you can search for an existing contact name or phone number in the To field or enter a new phone number. Note: Phone numbers must be 10 digits (area code + phone number).
	4.	Tap the Attach icon.
	5.	Select the type of media you would like to send: Pictures Choose a photo from your photo gallery. Capture picture Take a new picture to send. Videos Choose a video from your gallery. Note: You can't send videos taken with your phone's camera using this option. You will receive an error message stating the file size is too large. To send videos taken with your phone's camera, use the Capture video option to record a new video. Capture video Take a new video to send. Audio Choose an audio file. Record audio Record audio to send. Slideshow Create a slideshow of pictures. Name card Send the contact information for one of your saved contacts.
	6.	After you've selected what you'd like to attach, a preview of it will appear at the bottom of the message. Tap VIEW to see a larger preview. Tap REPLACE to change the attachment. Tap REMOVE to remove the attachment.
	7.	If you'd like to sent text with your attachment, enter it in the Type message bar.
	8.	Tap the Send MMS icon.