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 |
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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
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Tap an existing conversation or tap the
Start chat icon
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Note:
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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.
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Phone numbers must be 10 digits (area code + phone number)
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- 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. |
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Tap an existing conversation or tap the
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Select the type of media you would like to send:
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After you've selected what you'd like to attach, a preview of it will appear at the bottom of the message.
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If you'd like to sent text with your attachment, enter it in the Type message bar. |
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Troubleshooting
For help with MMS (picture/video messaging), please see Troubleshooting Texting Issues.