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[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggreenwood334:
You all might try the new nexus 6. Lol. I like it better then my wife's z3 that's having problems. Lol.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qais9:
Lol no SD card slot kills the iPhone and Nexus for me. I'm loving the z3, coming from a s3.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggreenwood334:
But 64gb storage. Lol
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qais9:
That's not enough! I have a 64 GB SD card in my Sony plus the built in 32gb.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggreenwood334:
But do you use it all?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
Maybe if they ever release a waterproof Nexus... I get rained on often and I'm also always on boats. Not having to worry about my phone getting wet and not needing a bulky, ugly case is awesome.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qais9:
Yes indeed. I have about 35gb of music and videos and pictures on the SD card. Rest is empty. I intent on keeping the phone storage only for apps and related data. Plus the 21mp camera picture files are large in size compared to my s3 which I was used to.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnyp1:
My wife has constant messages not sending AND phone calls not going thru. 2nd z3 already.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qais9:
anyone resolve the texting issues?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
I haven't had any problems since I switched back to the stock messaging app instead of using Hangouts.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pnut001:
Most of my issue have been resolved by disabling VoLTE. I'm still using hangouts as well.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SportingChap:
I tried this and it didn't seem to work, but admittedly I might not have left it off for long enough. I kinda got mad that I would have to sacrifice potential phone call quality (I'm hard of hearing) for something as basic as SMS/MMS to work.

Another "fix" mentioned was to turn off WiFi Calling, but I don't use this feature. I technically have it turned on but set to "Cellular prefered" so it never kicks in.

That said, has anyone tried turning off automatic date/time and time zone? This was another potential fix posted somewhere. I've had it off since yesterday and haven't noticed any failed SMS since, but I'm not ready to sign off on it yet.

Edit: I should mention I use Textra and already have all the relevant options set there, including the "fix" for T-Mobile users.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sylence:
Any news on this? I got 5 z3s at the same time and they are all having this problem.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SportingChap:
I'm not sure which one did it (maybe it was both), but my problem was definitely solved by turning off VoLTE in Call Settings, and turning off automatic date/time and automatic time zone options.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fusionx86:
Just adding my 2¢. I'm on my second z3 now. The first one had static during calls and problems with sending texts as described in this thread. The second one has much better call quality, but still has the text problem. I don't seem to have problems receiving texts...just sending them. Having wifi calling off hasn't helped. I haven't tired disabling voLTE though. I will try it and report back.

Overall I really like this phone and hope these bugs are sorted out. This is my first Sony phone and I appreciate the build quality, design, and specs.

Unrelated note: I found that the second phone I got had a much better display. The first one had very cool colors and and was washed out compared to the second one. I didn't realize until looking at them side by side. Display settings were identical. It's just something I found interesting.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldsboc:
I started having same issue with my xperia. I turnes off microphone noise supression & i got 4 messages incoming & was able to send.. Weird
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fusionx86:
So it looks like turning off voLTE fixed the texting issue for me. I haven't had one problem since disabling it. I find it interesting that several different solutions exist to for the same problem.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonshipman:
Turning off VoLTE helped a bit, but I'm still missing about every other group MMS.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Manach:
I only seem to run into this issue after going to a new location/tower. Everytime I have issues with texting, I drop the phone into Airplane Mode and then back out. 99% of the time this fixes the issue.

Glad I read this thread, though, as I haven't tried to disable VoLTE yet.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riggleman81:
Same problem here.

I'm on T-Mobile and am using the Z3 and having this exact problem. Factory reset, problem persisted. New SIM card, problem persisted. New phone, problem persists. Very frustrating.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SportingChap:
Even after turning off VoLTE (which fixes most of my problems), I still randomly don't receive some MMS messages. Usually I don't even know the person has sent one, which makes it even more annoying because I can't ask them to resend. Anyone else? What else is there to do? :\
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riggleman81:
I contacted Sony directly and received the following instructions. I had two texts that were hung up and weren't sending. This DID immediately fix the issue, but no telling if it is a permanent fix for future messages. Go to your dialer and hit *#*#4636#*#* - then click phone information - scroll to the bottom and hit the button that says 'refresh' - then try to send the hung up messages. Mine sent immediately. Hope this works for others as well.

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Evidently not a permanent solution. An hour later and the problem has already returned.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
I'm having this issue as well. Airplane mode temporarily fixed it but comes back quickly

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z3
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wannaboo:
This is happening to me to. I have 100% confirmed that I am not receiving all MMS sent to me...particularly group texting. Turning WiFi calling off has not helped. Also when I do receive a group text it shows up in the threaded message but I'll also receive a notification for the individual person who sent that text and it shows as Download failed. Happens using Textra and Google's Messenger app. Stock Z3 messaging app does not seem to properly support group texting at all.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustSweetJenn:
I got my in January and I am having the same issues. I thought the double texts and the missing of texts was because i was sending them from my Android to an I-Phone. However, it happens between android to android too. Sometimes I receive texts, sometimes I receive double texts and then sometimes, I receive no texts so the conversation I'm having is missing vital information. Also, when i send texts, the receiver may receive double texts from me.

I took the phone back to T-Mobile where they did a test text and it never came through. They gave me a new sim card and the text message was received. Everything worked fine for a day and then I was back to the same issues and it seems even worse now.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmdelgado:
HELP!!!

Having the same issue... Missing Text messages, receiving them late and or after a reboot of my phone. Wondering if anyone has figured out a work around for this. I LOVE this phone and want to get it working.. Does anyone know if the problem persists after rooting and flashing a custom ROM? Or maybe unlocked an on AT&T Network? Im thinking a custom ROM may fix the issue. I just got my Xperia Z3 two days ago and have an active ticket open with tech support to try and resolve this. If not I will be rooting and flashing a new ROM to see if that fixes it.

Sony Xperia Z3

Stock T-Mobile

Using Textra for Group Messaging

WiFi Calling Disabled

Getting Frustrated =/

Just did a bit of research and disabled "VoLTE" in Settings--->Call Settings--->VoLTE and messages seem to be flooding in, group messaging through Textra seems to be functioning again. We shall see if this fixes it permanently. Anyone having this issue, give it a shot!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serophia:
I'll give Textra a shot been using hangouts but a lot of messages missing from group chat.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snoopy1e11:
Does anybody have an issue where MMS doesn't send while connected to Wi-Fi I'm on the z3 on T-Mobile and mine won't send at all while connected to Wi-Fi soon as I disconnect it immediately sends
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdk1:
I'm using the Dual-SIM Xperia Z3 here in Saudi Arabia with two local operators (SIM1 = Mobily, SIM2= STC):

Model#D6633

Android: 4.4.4

Kernel:3.4.0-perf-g7c8b3cb

Build : 23.0.1.F.0.96

I don't believe VoLTE calling has been activated here in Saudi Arabia. I spotted this issue on SIM1 not being able to send SMS after activating SIM2, not sure how it could have triggered this. Will try to remove SIM2 and test as well as swap the two SIMs and test again.

Surprisingly SIM2 is able to send sms without any issues. Outgoing and Incoming calls are working fine on both SIMs. Airplane mode solves the problem so that I can send one text, then it is back to the :( Could not send.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
skd1,

Maybe using dual SIMs isn't the best idea? I have one SIM with T-Mobile and look at what I had to do to fix my problems? lol

Well regardless, I still believe since even my last T-Mobile phone (HTC One M8) had SOME MMS issues initially (before I switched text messaging apps on it) that it's T-Mobile's fault for not properly testing the phones on its network before releasing them. Sounds like things are the same in Saudi Arabia too, though with SMS.

VoLTE is activated not in the suburbs of but is in the city of Chicago. And although I live in suburb of there, I'm not quite close enough to get VoLTE anyway, so leaving it off for me is no big deal. I'm really sick of tired of companies releasing products that aren't fully tested and debugged just go get a quicker buck. It just frustrates everyone involved really. Why should I have to turn off Stamina Mode for example? Or VoLTE? I do sometimes go to Chicago, so I'd like to just leave it on since my phone has it, but not at the expense of missed MMS messages or not being able to use Smart Call Handling. Oh well.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snoopy1e11:
Yea your method did work for me my bad I didn't reply
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Yea your method did work for me my bad I didn't reply[/QUOTE]

snoopy,

Oh no problem. I simply wanted you to see the new update I put up. Initially it seemed Wi-Fi wasn't fully working with MMS, but it seems now after further testing that it is, although there is a slight delay of when you will actually get the message, and having the screen on will accelerate that process (of course, no one can leave their screen on 24-7 lol).

One thing though, under Wi-Fi's Advanced menu, I would uncheck all options there, including "Scanning Always Available". I SUSPECT that the constant search for Wi-Fi may POSSIBLY be interfering with how quickly MMSs are being received by the phone. (Turn off "Network Notification" in the Advanced menu by first turning Wi-Fi on. Then it will let you disable NN, and you can then turn Wi-Fi back off.)

To everyone..............any questions or concerns, let me know.

P.S. This probably is common knowledge by now, but if you have T-Mobile, I would HIGHLY recommend disabling "Wi-Fi Calling". Even T-Mobile employees who have T-Mobile as their carrier have told me that it gets in the way of MMS (and maybe SMS?) messages! You can try my settings above with it on, and if it DOES actually still work (all messages go out and come through successfully), PLEASE post here and let us all know. I don't need it, but some ppl who live in poor reception areas just might. I doubt it will still work, but maybe?

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milomodus:
I've been having the delayed text message issue too

Just chiming in that I love my Xperia Z3 and a few weeks ago I noticed my text messages were being delayed (2 weeks after getting the phone at a TMobile store) and I found online about how to disable the VOLTE thing in Call Settings and I did that and the problem went away for about a month...but now it is happening again.

So...I just did what Rockstar2005 suggested including ditching the default text app and installing Textra and all the other instructions to the t...hoping this resolves the "delayed SMS" issue I started having again, once and for all. I really don't want to go back to Samsung...
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
milo,

If you followed everything I've said (I've updated my post a few times already in last week, so check it now and then for changes), then it SHOULD work just fine, though my post was for MMS not SMS issues. But still.

I would ask someone you know to send you an MMS (group & photo msg) text msg to test it out, and make sure it includes some words too (SMS). Have them send it once with WiFi off and once with it on. And note that I just removed the line from my post(s) about "Keep Wifi on during sleep". Keep it on "Only charge when plugged in". (why? keep reading)

I was having issues with STAMINA mode not working for me. In all my testing to resolve the MMS issues I played with it A LOT, which prob scrambled with its data & cache memories, which prob just confused the phone itself. I read in another thread on here that if you clear the data and cache on the app that controls STAMINA mode, called "Extended Standby Mode Controller", that may very likely fix it. So I did that, and also cleared just the cache for "Textra", and then rebooted. The battery SEEMS to be charging faster and lasting longer (still testing it out though) as a result. I noticed the STAMINA projection screen went up significantly after doing this..... with STAMINA on, before all this it said like 1 day or so at 50%, but after it said like double that. Texts are now coming in even with "Keep Wifi...." on "Only when plugged in" (under WiFi Advanded menu). They weren't before I did all this. Even when plugged in they still are coming in. So try this out if you're having similar power issues. (When turning STAMINA on, you should see a pop-up describing it. If you don't , then take it from me, it's time to do what I just said here until you do again.)

As I mentioned elsewhere, I completely blame T-Mobile for this even being an issue we have to talk about, NOT Sony. T-Mobile clearly didn't properly test the Z3 on their network before release. But at least now we got it working on our own.

Glad you're lovin' your Z3! Yeah I don't blame you. Samsung makes great phones too.......... except I hate 1) Their confusing UI/menu 2) The massive amount of bloatware 3) The Home PHYSICAL button (virtual 4 life! lol) and 4) their ugly plastic phones. Ok ok, the S6 is metal, so I guess we can disregard #4. lol

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SportingChap:
Same here. That's what I laugh at stuff like this.

... What exactly are you testing when something as basic as SMS/MMS doesn't work properly? If we're waiting months and months after others receive the 5.0/5.1 update so that you can release the software to us with this kind of bug, can you just bypass half of your testing phase and release it to us earlier?

I'm venting right now. I love T-Mobile and have no intention of switching to something else, but geez this type of stuff is frustrating. Hard to sell friends on T-Mobile (or even Android to a lesser extent) when issues like these exist.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
My issues sorted themselves out. I'm using Hangouts again, and don't have any problems sending or receiving SMS or MMS.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Yeah it seems like they don't know what they're doing. And yes it does make T-Mo a hard sell to people. Android too. I know ppl who have AT&T who can get signal indoors at certain places (restaurants, clubs, etc) where I can't. It's like, really? But that's b/c T-Mo is having a hard time acquiring low bandwidth from the FCC. They need that bandwidth b/c it's the one that penetrates through walls etc. In the next year or so they may get it through auctions etc, but right now, AT&T and Verizon have a ton of it, which is why their networks are better.

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Nice.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
Anyone still having this issue? Mine seems to have started again. If I go more than a few days without a reboot, I start missing SMS messages. I don't notice until the next reboot and suddenly the missing messages start arriving, out of order and sometimes duplicates.

No problem sending, though.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Heinous,

Which messenger are you using? Stock, Textra, Google Messenger??
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
Hangouts, but I just switched back to the stock app to see if that makes a difference.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Heinous,

I've switched from Textra back to Stock to Google Messenger. I think overall Google Messenger (which is also free!) is the best one. Stock is much better now than it used to be with handling MMS messages, but it still needs work. Google Messenger looks better and handles MMS better as well.

I recommend resetting your phone at least once a week regardless. That's pretty much what I do. Also if you turn on the "SMS Delivery Report" option in Settings (I'd recommend doing that, as well as Auto Retrieve!) and when you send an SMS message and DON'T see a checkmark next to the time stamp within about 20-30 minutes, you prob wanna reset too. Not seeing a checkmark could just mean that the recipient's phone is Off, but more than likely, it means the phone needs a reset like all computers do at some point.

Make sure to add GM to your Stamina Mode's white list if you use that. I still sometimes have to manually download MMS messages (though not often at all), but at least unlike Stock it typically keeps them in time order when I do.

Another reason why I like GM is, unlike Textra, it still works even when you enable VoLTE. VoLTE (Settings-->More-->Mobile Networks) allows your phone to connect your calls in a more efficient and more digital way. When I call someone I notice that the call connects/starts dialing much faster when VoLTE is on vs off. So def keep that on!

Hope that helps! Good luck!!

If you are looking for the best Z3 accessories or have other issues, check my other posts here and here.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
How many messaging apps does Google have? I'll try GM today. I'd still prefer to use Hangouts, since having multiple redundant messaging apps annoys me. Maybe the next update to Hangouts will fix the issue.

I agree about rebooting the phone. I usually reboot whenever Adaway updates the hosts files, which is usually 2-3 times a week, but sometimes go a little longer.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Heinous,

I dunno lol, but I'd heard good things about GM even before I got it. My cousin has it and said he was really happy with it. Initially (and in a way still) I liked Textra better, but Textra didn't seem to work well when VoLTE was on since I got Lollipop (before it was fine though), so unfortunately I had to switch. I had Stock for a while but then for the reasons mentioned, Google Messenger became the better choice so I switched again.

It might? I tried Hangouts........ I use it for IMs, but I don't like its texting interface very much really. Plus I dunno, I prefer to have my IMs and texts separate. If you're having issues with it, then that's another reason for me not to try it out.

I C. I don't have AdAway but ok cool. 2-3 times seems like a lot though. Even once a week to me seems like more than plenty. You may also wanna consider doing your updates (esp BIG updates) using Sony PC Companion. See my last post for that link talking about it. You would do the update via your PC, but it tends to have less issues come up when doing it that way vs updating OTA (Over-The-Air).

I had a few issues in the past with my Z3, but it seems like at this point Sony's fixed all of them. And the Stock texting app is easily replaced, so no problem there. Love Stamina mode and the camera, and well, everything!! lol

P.S. Oh yeah, after installing GM and making it your Default texting app, I'd suggest clearing both ITS cache in your phone's app menu settings, as well as clearing the data for Stamina Mode, if you use that. If you don't, then disregard that part. Then after, reset phone, go to Stamina Mode, reactivate it, add all white list apps back to white list, and yeah go to GM's settings and turn on auto retrieve, notif, SMS Delivery Report, etc. (Note: there is no delivery report for MMS, only SMS, so no checkmarks there.)
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinous:
This is for T Mobile. Between them and Sony, we don't really get updates for the Z3...
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Heinous,

Yeah, I have T-Mobile too. I wait until I know the update is available from T-Mobile, then go to Sony PC Companion on my pc to download it vs letting it automatically download OTA. People who had issues before have said that when they reformat/factory reset their phone and do their updates using Sony PC Companion, they tend to have less problems. But I dunno if you necessarily HAVE TO use it. I just do b/c I tend have bad luck with smartphones. LOL

We do get updates, but it just takes longer b/c sometimes Sony takes their time, but also once the updates are deployed to T-Mobile, they need 1-2 weeks to configure them to THEIR network.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jac2009:
Same issue with Sony Xperia. All of a sudden, but it seems little glitches like "Sim Card not seated" kept cropping up.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
jac,

Weird. Did you try reformatting and using Sony PC Companion to install the updates? If no, then try it. If yes, then you may just have a bad phone.
[Samsung Gear Live] jaidenwood:
Hey guys, so recently my 2 month old gear live has been having crazy battery drain for no reason. It's connected to a note 4 with no problems. What doesn't make sense is that by 9:45 it has lost 43% of the battery in maybe 2 and a half hours... I downloaded the android wear battery manager app, so I'll add screen shots below.

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Any help would be awesome. Thank you :)
[Samsung Gear Live] kapurcell:
Did you find any help. I'm experiencing the same thing and Sanding is no help at all. I've send it in twice and both times they returned it saying no problem.
[Samsung Gear Live] jaidenwood:
Nope, I still haven't gotten anything to work. I was just about to sent it to Samsung in hopes that it will work... It's almost useless to even wear anymore because it dies in 4 hours...

Hope you find help, and if you do PLEASE let me know!!!!
[Samsung Gear Live] dersie:
Your screenshot say that you have activity with map app. It is a cause of hard drain battery.
[Samsung Gear Live] Taskar23:
Same problem here since yesterday. Took it of charger this morning and within 2 hours I had 75% left. Did reset and battery after reset was 49% ?? Battery stat app doesn't show any app activity. Very weird.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashik992:
Normally there is no Google Location Reporting support in my country.

Previously (till 4.4.4) I was able to enable Google Now by downgrading Google play services and Google search app to the stock version. But in Lollipop I can't downgrade them any more. I've also tried using fake GPS and VPN to make it look like I'm in US. But's still the location service app says "Not available in this region".

Is there any other ways to get Google now working on Lollipop?

Thanks in advance.