Picture messaging/MMS Galaxy Y (PAYG)

[Cleoriff]

Hi.. just a query re PAYG. My daughter is currently using my old Galaxy Y (as she lost her LG) She is on Unlimited Tariff. A couple of times she has received a picture or MMS that doesnt come through and just states 'downloading' (but never does download) She wont turn on mobile data to receive the message/picture as she is worried that she will be charged £1.99 data charge.I didnt think that would happen on this tariff? What else can she do, in order to receive MMS/pictures? Thanks all

[Cleoriff]

With the Galaxy Y...she says screen and keyboard too small and also the memory is poor? So what she would like, (if such a phone exists) is a something under £100, with a similar screen to the LG and a bigger memory, though she does have to stick to PAYG? (PS I have told her she better register on this forum herself as I have enough questions of my own to post!)

[MI5]

I agree, she should come along and say hello at least
Personally, I'd be looking at this https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/sony/xperia-u-refurb/ but as always I suggest she goes into a store and has a look at what is on offer.....

[Cleoriff]

Thanks again for your help. I have sent her the link you provided. My daughter has assured me a) She will join the forum :smileyhappy:and b) Is very interested in the phone shown on that link. Going back to the original topic thread however, I have just sent her a picture and it is still sitting in her text inbox showing 'downloading' even with packet data turned on?

[MI5]

It will need the correct apn on the phone. This is going to get complicated via a 3rd party

[Cleoriff]

Hahaha I get the message MI5. I will ask her to get herself on this forum and to use this link to sort out the APN (whatever that is!!) As I said, I really can't take up any more of my little grey cells sorting out her problems Thanks (for now)

[MI5]

She needs to get these settings into her phone under settings >wireless and networks >mobile networks >access point names http://mobileguide.o2.co.uk/devices/device.jsp?deviceId=805&tab=8&step=2&settingId=4298

Edit: Incorrect link posted previously 😞

[Anonymous]

Well all i can say is Mum you were right. Thanks MI5 your link has sorted my pic message problems I am now receiving them "keypad is still more suited to a 4 year old with tiny fingers though" 😉

[MI5]

Hiya and welcome aboard
The "Y" in Galaxy Y stands for "young" so I guess they are more suited to smaller fingers

[Anonymous]

That makes sense and i was also so used to my LG it was like part of me some of us get attached to these damn phones. I do like the look of the Xperia though my son had one till he upgraded to the S3, he could have passed it down to me if he wasn't so clumsy with his phones.

[Cleoriff]

Ads-girl. Yep...Mum is always right Now go and get your new phone, then come back on here and ask more questions!! (Thanks MI5)...So another member of the family joins the forum... but this one is quite techno-savvy.... luckily )