MMS won't send via Handcent

If I try sending an MMS via Handcent, it delays for an unusual amount of time, hours or even days. Other 3rd party apps also have not worked. It will however work using the stock messenger. And sending a photo to the same recipient after trying using Handcent will force both MMS messages through. I've cleared data and cache on Handcent, soft reset, etc. No luck. Any ideas?

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breezex

According to this thread on Android Forums: http://androidforums.com/htc-rezound/676666-handcent-mms-problem.html

there are two things that others have found to get Handcent to send MMS.

In handcent go to settings...application settings......default messaging application..... Then pick at the bottom "use for all SMS & mms"
... have to turn on 4G or the MMS never goes through.

I assume "turning on 4G" means Mobile Data. Evidently the stock text app will turn on mobile data and send if it is off, but Handcent will not. Once the stock text app turns on 4G/Mobile Data then both send. That's my 2 cents.

A test is to turn off WiFi and turn on Mobile Data and try to send from Handcent. Does it work?

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breezex

According to this thread on Android Forums: http://androidforums.com/htc-rezound/676666-handcent-mms-problem.html

there are two things that others have found to get Handcent to send MMS.

In handcent go to settings...application settings......default messaging application..... Then pick at the bottom "use for all SMS & mms"
... have to turn on 4G or the MMS never goes through.

A test is to turn off WiFi and turn on Mobile Data and try to send from Handcent. Does it work?

cyron10k

Well that seems to have done the trick at least for the time being. I appreciate the help.

musicanys

This worked for me so far too. Thank you for sharing.