Using Windows Phone 8, I am unable to open media content in text messages, says getting content but doesn't open

Anonymous
2012-12-24T00:55:36+00:00

I received a text with the message "Get media content now". When I "click" on the message phone says "getting media content" then switches back to "get media content". The media does not open. 

What am I doing wrong?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2012-12-24T13:07:31+00:00

Hi DeniseGoldberg,

Thanks for having written on the forum.

It could be possible that you’re trying to open or download a format file which isn’t supported from Windows Phone 8.

Here below I’ve reported you a link with all the supported format files by Windows Phone 8

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff462087%28VS.92%29.aspx

Here below I’ve reported a link with all the instructions to set up your email accounts

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-IE/how-to/wp8/people/set-up-or-delete-an-email-account

Another origin of this problem could be related with if the files you’re trying to download or open are protected from a password. This feature isn’t supported from windows phone.

Let me know if you’ll find the solution.

Bye Salvatore

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-06-13T02:34:14+00:00

    I am having the same issue with my 920 and was on the phone with ATT for an hour yesterday and they could not get it to work.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-11T21:14:42+00:00

    thanks - this pointed me in the right direction.

    I found that the mms settings on my phone are not activated.

    MMS APN settings are required from the service provider - and the automated settings that come from Vodacom - my provider - do not auto populate Windows phones. there is a bug with this. So you have to obtain the settings, and enter them manually. I will try that.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-11T20:57:36+00:00

    I have found that switching between "LTE and CDMA" to "CDMA" only will help the messages load and be delivered.

    Settings->System->Cellular->"Mode Selection" 

    on Sprint HTC 8XT

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-11T19:56:52+00:00

    I have a Windows Phone 8 - and I experience the exact same frustrating issue as hermanax90.

    I have called my network to have MMS activated - but the issue persists. I cannot open these messages, and they keep getting re-sent. This is nuts. I cannot understand why MS does not fix this BUG?

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