topic Re: Data use + MMS costs in Android

Data use + MMS costs

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:19:55 GMT

Hi all. I'm new to Android (Galaxy S5) after years with iPhone. Two questions please:

Despite enabling 'web only updates' on data-guzzling apps, I'm still using data allowance despite not using apps or internet today. Only about 1.5mb in 6 hours, but still confused as to why.
I noticed that a text sent with emoji was marked MMS. Does that create MMS costs on an unlimited text contract? (Two texts I sent with photos were charged as MMS.)

Thanks

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:36:09 GMT

Hi @Anonymous

Not sure about number 1 but re MMS and emojis....yes you will be charged...look at this link

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-Services/Accidental-MMS-Sending-and-How-to-Avoid-it/td-p/689503

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Bambino — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:38:42 GMT

Do you mean 'WiFi Only Updates'? If not, you're using data to update your apps, which will eat up your allowance.

Also, certain emoji's are considered as MMS and MMS is charged at 40p per message. You would also need data enabled to send the MMS, so that will use your allowance too.

Re: Data use + MMS costs

MI5 — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:07:29 GMT

You will still use data if not connected to wifi. The update only on wifi is for core app updates only not general use.
If you want to save data only open the apps when connected to wifi - this was exactly the same on your iPhone.

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:38:34 GMT

Good one Cleo!

the fastest

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:16:15 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Good one Cleo!

the fastest

Thanks @Anonymous...it certainly is a triumph for this 'cat' to post before others with much faster fingers.... And that above is my favourite big cat of all time ...so double thanks

Re: Data use + MMS costs

MI5 — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:22:38 GMT

Not bad for half an answer

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:29:36 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Not bad for half an answer

The OP seemed quite happy big boy...so keep your nose out and back away from the mic..

Re: Data use + MMS costs

MI5 — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:31:26 GMT

Low expectations and it was my flippin help thread !!

Re: Data use + MMS costs

jonsie — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:36:24 GMT

Problem solved so everyone happy.....maybe....or not....

Re: Data use + MMS costs

MI5 — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:38:22 GMT

I'm always happy when problems get solved - just yanking cleo's chain a bit

Re: Data use + MMS costs

Cleoriff — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:42:37 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
I'm always happy when problems get solved - just yanking cleo's chain a bit

Been 'yanked' quite enough today thanks......

AND...back on topic

Re: Data use + MMS costs

jonsie — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:44:04 GMT

Yanking comes next week for me