Can you still receive text messages if cellular data is off?
(On iPhone, tap the “Settings” icon, tap “Cellular,” then turn off “Cellular Data.” On Android, tap the “Settings” icon, tap “Network & internet,” tap “Mobile network” and turn off “Mobile data.”) After turning off mobile data, you’ll still be able to make and receive phone calls and get text messages.
Can you receive text messages without WiFi?
Android smartphone – group texts and picture/video messaging will not be available. If you do not have cellular data (and are not connected to WiFi) and have iMessage turned on, normal text messages will not be able to send or receive.
Why do my texts only work with Wi-Fi?
Traditional texts (SMS, MMS) can only work on the cellular network and will not work on Wifi. If they are working on wifi it means it is connection to a data based messaging service like imessage, whatsapp, facebook messenger.
Why is my phone only getting texts on WIFI?
Re: Receiving text messages only when connected to wi-fi You may need to check your setting under messages/ send as sms, make sure its toggled on.
How are text messages sent when there is no WiFi?
SMS are sent over the voice part of the carrier network while MMS use cellular data provided by your carrier. Imessages are sent over wifi if available or cellular data when wifi is not available. In settings/messages on your phone do you have send as SMS ON?
Do you have to have WiFi to send SMS?
SMS is supposed to use the network and not require Wifi or Mobile Data. Since the last update (3/15/2019), I cannot send a plain text message successfully (or receive one) until Wifi is turned on or Mobile Data is turned on. When I attempt to send a message, I get an error message: “Not sent.
Can you receive text messages when cellular data is turned off?
No. You must have cellular data turned on for MMS, but not standard text only messages. Correct Answer! Jump to solution. Re: Can you receive text messages when cellular data turned off? Doesn’t seem to work, but old phone used to. 04-02-2015 09:57 AM
Why do I not receive text messages when I leave the House?
When I iMessage somebody through my phone, and leave the house, I don’t get the text until I have wifi again (I don’t have cellular data). I used to be able to, not anymore. And when I text somebody without wifi, I don’t get a response until I have wifi again. Please help!!! MoreLess