How To Fix The Vivo Z1 Lite Can’t Send MMS Issue

The #Vivo #Z1Lite is a mid-range Android smartphone model which was first released in November 2018. It has a solid build quality made of a plastic body with a 6.26 inch IPS LCD screen having a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. At the back you will find a dual camera system while the front has a 16MP selfie camera. Under the hood, you will find the Snapdragon 626 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 Vivo Z1 Lite can’t send MMS issue.

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How To Fix The Vivo Z1 Lite Can’t Send MMS Issue

It is always a good idea to make sure that your phone has the latest software version installed before doing the recommended troubleshooting steps listed below. If an update is available then I suggest that you download and install it first. This will at least minimize the possibility of the problem being caused by an outdated software version.

There are two things that your carrier will need from your phone before it can be able to send and receive an MMS. First, it must have an active mobile data subscription and that it is getting a strong mobile data signal, preferably LTE. Second, it should have the correct APN settings. Since these settings are unique for each carrier you should compare your phone APN settings to what your carrier is using and make the necessary changes if needed. You can get your carrier APN settings from their website or you can also get it by calling their customer service hotline.

In case both conditions are met by your phone then proceed with the additional troubleshooting steps listed below.

Perform a soft reset

Your phone will usually store temporary data to improve its performance. This data however can sometimes become corrupted which can cause this problem. To eliminate this possibility you will have to refresh the phone software which can be done easily by simply restarting the device. Although this is usually done on an unresponsive device this should also work in this case.

  • Press and hold the Power and Volume down key for up to 45 seconds.
  • Wait as the device restarts.

Check if the Vivo Z1 Lite can’t send MMS issue still occurs.

Clear the cache and data of the text messaging app

Sometimes corrupt data stored by the messaging app will prevent it from sending an MMS. To eliminate this possibility you will need to clear the cache and data of this app. To do this go to Access Settings > More settings > Applications> All> the Messaging app> Storage> Clear data.

Try checking if the issue still occurs.

Start the phone in Safe Mode

Sometimes an app you downloaded from the Google Play Store will cause the Vivo Z1 Lite can’t send MMS issue when it is installed. This usually happens if the app has bugs or has compatibility issues with the phone. To check if an app you downloaded is causing the problem you will have to start the phone in Safe Mode as only the pre-installed apps are allowed to run in this mode.

  • Turn off the phone
  • Press power button to turn on the phone then long press on the volume down key when the Vivo logo appears
  • The phone should now boot in Safe Mode.

In case the issue does not occur in this mode then there’s a chance that this is caused an app you installed. Find out what app this is and uninstall it.

You can pinpoint the specific app by doing a trial and error method. Start the phone normally then uninstall an app. Check if the issue still occurs. Repeat this step until the issue no longer occurs. The last app you uninstalled is most likely what’s causing the problem.

Wipe the cache partition of the phone

There are cases when the cached data stored in the dedicated partition of the phone can become corrupted. When this happens this will usually cause certain issues to occur on the phone. To eliminate the possibility that this is what’s causing the problem you will have to wipe the cache partition of the phone from the recovery mode.

  • Press and hold the Volume Down + Power key together for a short while.
  • Release all buttons when Fastboot Mode appears.
  • In this mode select “Recovery”. Use Volume Down to navigate and the Power key to confirm that.
  • Press the volume key to highlight the Wipe cache option then the power key to select it
  • Use the volume keys to go to “reboot system now” and press the power key.

Check if the issue still occurs.

Perform a factory reset

In case the above steps fails to fix the Vivo Z1 Lite can’t send MMS issue then I suggest that you perform a factory reset. Make sure to backup your phone data before doing the reset.

  • Press and hold the Volume Down + Power key together for a short while.
  • Release all buttons when Fastboot Mode appears.
  • In this mode select “Recovery”. Use Volume Down to navigate and the Power key to confirm that.
  • Press the volume key to highlight the “wipe data / factory reset” and press the power button to enter. A screen with many NOs and a YES will appear, with the volume keys again go to the YES and press with the power key.
  • Use the volume keys to go to “reboot system now” and press the power key.

Setup the phone making sure that it has the correct APN settings then try sending an MMS.

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