Attachments not downloading on android phone

 · I am having the same issue with downloading images sent via text. In addition, when I send a text with an image, the receipient receives multiple copies of the message (one person got 58) while the message is showing as not sent on my phone.  · Russell Ng Android Expert. Have you downloaded any apps that can restrict internet use. Apps like antivirus or data manager than can allow downloads only on wifi modes. Tried using "Dr Web Light" once. If you select active protection, it won't .  · Try turning on your data connection. Go to: Home Settings Wireless and Networks more Mobile Networks Data Connection, tap to enter, select On. Was this answer helpful?Reviews:

Samsung s7 not downloading attachments to SMS after android software update Answered. Hi all, this morning my wifes phone recieved an android update and since then her phone has stopped showing attachments to emails. It keeps saying " Failed to download attachments from multimedia mesage. try agian later.". Turn Off Windows Firewall. Windows Firewall can also prevent email attachments from downloading. If your Firewall is on, try to disable it. To do it, you should: Click on the 'Start' button on the bottom-left of the screen. Select 'Settings' on the left side of the menu (gear icon). Select 'Update Security' from the menu. I can't download attachments to my phone. pressing download button, the attachment does not get downloaded to my phone. Details. Managing Settings and Mail, Chrome, Android. Pinned allowing storage permissions, uninstalling and reinstalling app. Nothing works, still not downloading attachment, stays at 0%. Google user. recommended this.

Reseating the SIM is a great way to fix this kind of problem. I recommend turning off the cellular data within the phone’s settings and turning it back on to refresh the connection – MMS does require a data connection to send and receive. Try turning on your data connection. Go to: Home Settings Wireless and Networks more Mobile Networks Data Connection, tap to enter, select On. Was this answer helpful?. I can't download or read Gmail attachments too, I have tried clearing cache, clearing app data, and even reinstalling from play store.. but I still can't get the Gmail app to behave.. the only way I have now is to use Gmail from chrome browser -- which is a slow archaic way!!.