The #Oppo #A3 is a mid-range Android smartphone model which was first released in May 2018. It has a solid build quality that makes use of a 6.2 inch IPS LCD screen having a resolution of 1080 x 22800 pixels. At the back is a single 16MP camera while the front has an 8MP selfie camera. Under the hood, you will find the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 octa core processor which is paired with 4GB of RAM. Although this is a solid performing device there are instances when certain issues can occur which we will be addressing today. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will tackle the Oppo A3 can’t send MMS issue.
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How To Fix The Oppo A3 Can’t Send MMS Issue
Before you do any of the recommended troubleshooting steps for this particular issue it’s best to make sure that your phone is running on the latest software version. If an update is available then I suggest that you download and install it first. This will minimize the possibility of the problem being caused by an older software version.
In order for your phone to successfully send and receive an MMS there are usually two things that carriers will need from your device First, your phone should have an active mobile data subscription and that it should be getting a strong mobile data signal, preferably LTE. Second, the device should be using the correct APN settings. This setting is unique for each carrier so make sure to compare your carrier APN setting with the one on your phone and make the necessary changes in your device if needed.
To access the APN settings of your phone:
- Tap Settings
- Tap Mobile networks
- Tap Access point names (APN)
- From here you can reset the APN to default or add a new APN.
In case the Oppo A3 can’t send MMS issue still occurs even after performing the steps listed above then proceed with the additional troubleshooting steps listed below.
Perform a soft reset
One of the first things you will need to do is to refresh the phone software by doing a soft reset. This remove any corrupt temporary data in your phone which could be causing the problem.
- Press and hold the Power key for up to 45 seconds.
- Wait as the device restarts.
Check if the Oppo A3 can’t send MMS issue still occurs.
Clear the cache and data of the text messaging app
The text messaging app will usually store data that is commonly used to make the app perform better. Sometimes this data can become corrupted, which in turn will prevent it from sending or receiving an MMS. To eliminate this possibility you will need to clear the cache and data of this app.
- Tap Settings
- Tap Additional Settings
- Tap Application Management
- Tap All
- Tap the required app
- Tap clear cache
- Tap clear data
- Go back to the home screen.
Try checking if the Oppo A3 can’t send MMS issue still occurs.
Start the phone in Safe Mode
There are instances when an app you downloaded from the Google Play Store can cause this particular issue. To check if this is what is causing the problem will have to start the phone in Safe Mode as only the pre-installed apps are allowed to run in this mode.
- Turn Off your phone.
- Press and Hold the Power Button.
- Release Power button and hold Volume Down Key when you see the Oppo animation.
- Continue holding the Volume Down Key until Safe Mode appears.
If you can send an MMS in this mode then the problem could be caused by an app you downloaded. Find out what app is causing the problem then uninstall it.
You will need to do a trial and error method to find the particular app. Start by uninstalling the most recent app you downloaded before the problem occurred then check if the issue still occurs. Repeat this step until the issue will not occur anymore after uninstalling a particular app. This last app is most likely the cause of the problem.
Wipe the cache partition
There are instances when a corrupted system cached data can cause this problem. It’s therefore a good idea to delete this data as the phone will just rebuild this data when it starts again.
- Press down the Power key and select the Power off option. If the screen is frozen or unresponsive, you can hold down the Power key for several seconds until the device switches off.
- Press the Volume Down and Power keys for a few moments.
- Release all buttons when the OPPO logo appears.
- Select language.
- Select Wipe Cache Partition.
- Tap ok
- Reboot the phone.
Check if the issue still occurs.
Perform a factory reset
One last troubleshooting step to consider if your Oppo A3 can’t send MMS is a factory reset. This will bring your phone back to its original factory condition. Take note that your phone data will be deleted in the process so make sure to create a backup copy before proceeding.
- Press down the Power key and select the Power off option. If the screen is frozen or unresponsive, you can hold down the Power key for several seconds until the device switches off.
- Press the Volume Down and Power keys for a few moments.
- Release all buttons when the OPPO logo appears.
- Select language.
- Select Wipe data and Wipe data (Keep SMS, Contacts and Photos).
- Tap ok
- Reboot the phone.
Once the phone has started, make sure to setup the APN settings of the device first before sending an MMS.