Picture messages? I have been trying for 3 months to figure out how to send/receive picture text messages on this device and it won't do it. No one at Blu or my carrier (Straight Talk) can tell me what is wrong... I'm sure it's just a setting or something. I'm getting sooo frustrated! Anyone have any advice? Picture messages? I have been trying for 3 months to figure out how to send/receive picture text messages on this device and it won't do it. No one at Blu or my carrier (Straight Talk) can tell... » Read More Picture messages? I have been trying for 3 months to figure out how to send/receive picture text messages on this device and it won't do it. No one at Blu or my carrier (Straight Talk) can tell me what is wrong... I'm sure it's just a setting or something. I'm getting sooo frustrated! Anyone have any advice? « Show Less
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I just received mine back from repair, I don't even have a camera app anymore, tried to download one and it still wont work.
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The problem is the APN settings that you got from StraightTalk. Listen to Hulk's answer. He knows what he is talking about.
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Your device needs to have the APN settings updated to match your carrier's network. Once this is complete, then you should be able to send/receive MMS messages.Was this information helpful? If so, I invite you to leave us some feedback! To leave feedback for the service we have provided, please follow the steps below:1. Go to http://www.amazon.com/feedback and sign in with your e-mail address and password.2. Locate the order from Breed3. When you have filled in the required fields and left a comment click Submit Feedback. Your device needs to have the APN settings updated to match your carrier's network. Once this is complete, then you should be able to send/receive MMS messages.Was this information helpful? If so, I invite you to leave us some feedback! To leave feedback for the service we have provided, please follow the steps below:1. Go to http://www.amazon.com/feedback and sign in with your e-mail address and password.2. Locate the order from Breed3. When you have filled in the required fields and... » Read More Your device needs to have the APN settings updated to match your carrier's network. Once this is complete, then you should be able to send/receive MMS messages.Was this information helpful? If so, I invite you to leave us some feedback! To leave feedback for the service we have provided, please follow the steps below:1. Go to http://www.amazon.com/feedback and sign in with your e-mail address and password.2. Locate the order from Breed3. When you have filled in the required fields and left a comment click Submit Feedback. « Show Less
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If you are using the regular text messaging app that comes on the phone press the paper clip button for attachments next to where it says to type your message. Then when those little icons pop up that say contacts, quick text , etc. Scroll over until you see pictures.
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I have one of this cellphone and true is my is not working neither, I think if was a trouble with the plan I have but is seems that is not. Sorry I can not tell you :(
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Sorry to have to tell you, but it is the one downfall of this phone. I have Consumers Cellular and mine does not work either. When you bring an unlocked phone over to a carrier there is always the possibility of loss of some functionality. It is probably that the frequencies are off. This is a common problem. My son just bought a Nexus 5 and brought if over to Consumers Cellular and it work great. It is just the chance you take. Other than this problem, I love the phone.
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System Settings>More networks>Mobile networks>Access Point Names (APN). Once you get in to the APN menu, hit the menu button and create a new APN.apn: tfdatammsc: mms-tf.netmms proxy: mms3.tracfone.commms port: 80apn type: default, mms, suplIf that still doesn't work for you, go to your Google Play Store, and download an app call Offline Sim - it will automatically configure everything for you. Someone asked the same question in a forum about your phone and had success with that. Good luck!
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Sorry, I have not tried to do that yet, but you might try to google it and also check your data connection settings, it also has some instructions on p.11 of the manual...Good Luck
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I have the same problem. I do not think it is phone's fault. I believe there are some settings that need to be tweaked in the phone to be able to send/receive pictures. Try contacting ATT thru chat window (do not call) for support. I haven't done so because I dont have time and they only work from 8AM to 7PM but they should be able to help
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Not sure if works like a smart phone with the messages. If i get three at same time i answer one it goes to top then answer next one it is now on top. Is that what it its doing? Have you powered device off for 30 seconds then turn back on? Does that fix it?
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I have not set text message up. I set it through email instead. I think it can be set through text message. Maybe I should look into it again too. There was some complication when doing that.
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I had to call straight talk customer service. It was quite a process and took over an hour. Mine was an Iphone4
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Have no idea, ha e not had that problem. I have on occasion got message emergency calls only, which I find baffling as that's why I have the phone, but it won't put a call through when that message comes up, I think it's because the phones are cheap junk, but all I can afford.
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Yes, my daughter is on a t-mobile prepaid plan. The phone cannot send or receive pic messages.
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Hi,I'm sorry I don't text.But, I went to the User's Manual and under Section 6:Messaging It reads thus:Viewing A Text Message from the Message Inbox1. From Idle mode, press Menu>Messaging>Message InboxSentbox1. From Idle mode, press Menu>Messaging>Sentbox.There is no mention of Message Threaded in the Manuel.I also call T-Mobile Customer Service and they said Message 'Threading in only on Smart Phones.Thank you, I Hope This Helps
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A couple of reviews commented about the texting functionality not meeting their expectation - too slow or one even said he effectively could not use it to send texts (no detail provided). Given that there is also a great many comments about Peek continually improving the service, has the texting functionality improved? Thinking about getting my 13 yo his first cell phone, but this might be a more functional (QWERTY keyboard) and less expensive solution especially given how text-heavy teens are.
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I do not recommend this item. When I got mine it wouldn't connect to my phone, we tried repeatedly to make it work. On the box a lot of the features it was supposed to have were marked out with a black sharpie. I'm not sure if that means they didn't work or is someone was just messing around when it was packed. Mine never worked so I can't tell you if it takes texts.
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Alycia did you have success getting this phone to run on straight talk? You can answer by hitting the comment link below. Thanks!
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You need to adjust your apn settings. Net10/straight talk have them on their website. If you are on android it is pretty simple and they have instructions. If you have an iPhone try this http://www.unlockit.co.nz/ . You will not be able to text pictures though. If you want everything you are going to need to be jailbroken or have access to a tmobile sim.
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I noticed this too. I also went to ATT's site and set up a mock plan which does have the option. I'm looking to switch and am wondering if I sign up through Amazon will I be able to go in store and switch to the $30 unlimited messaging family plan? This guy doesn't want to get hosed 120 bucks a year for signing up on Amazon.
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Gary,Were you able to find a phone which shows number of messages?We are in the same boat, this is the only reason we have not bought thisphone yet. I am looking for a similar Panasonic model with thatcapability.Thanks,junaid
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I do not purchase LG Fathom cell phones anymore because we got two and they did not work properly. It could not receive or send picture messages and did not work on our T-Mobile network most of the time. I called my friends who owned them and they had problems with theirs too. I only purchase Samsung cell phones now.
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Did you get your problem resolved? The phone I got was my daughters. I believe she also has Straight Talk with AT&T; sim. I think she had to change a setting in her phone to make it work on the Straight Talk network. We work different shifts so I don't see her much, I'll try to find out for you.
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Blu studio 5.3 works with at&t;, but only to make and receive phone calls. I was disappointed I had to return the phone since I couldn't utilize my data nor send and receive picture/mms messages. Along with at&t;, I tried using a different carrier and still ran in to the same issues.