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Lycamobile MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS
Lycamobile MMS settings control how your phone sends and receives picture messages. The MMSC address is http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002 and MMS Proxy is 149.254.201.135 on port 8080. Most Android devices need these values entered manually; iPhones receive them via the carrier bundle automatically.
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As an MVNO on O2's network, Lycamobile sends picture messages through the same infrastructure as O2 and other O2 MVNOs like giffgaff and Sky Mobile.
Lycamobile MMS Settings — Full Guide
Enter each value exactly in the APN profile, since a single mistake can break picture messages.
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| APN | data.lycamobile.co.uk | |
| MMSC | http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002 | |
| MMS Proxy | 149.254.201.135 | |
| MMS Port | 8080 | |
| MCC | 234 | |
| MNC | 30 | |
| Username | lmuk | |
| Password | plus | |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms | |
| APN Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
⚠ MMS requires an active mobile data connection. Picture messages cannot be sent over Wi-Fi only — mobile data must be enabled.
Android MMS Setup — Lycamobile
On Android phones, MMS configuration happens in the APN section under mobile network settings — the precise menu differs by brand.
Samsung (Galaxy devices)
- Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks › Access Point Names.
- Tap your existing Lycamobile APN to edit it, or tap + to create a new one.
- Set APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk.
- Enter MMSC: http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002.
- Enter MMS Proxy: 149.254.201.135 and MMS Port: 8080.
- Set APN Type: default,supl,mms.
- Tap ⋮ › Save, then select the profile by tapping the radio button next to it.
- Restart the phone, or toggle Aeroplane Mode, to make the changes take effect.
Pixel and other Android devices
- Open Settings › Network & internet › Mobile network › Access point names.
- Tap the + icon to add a new APN, or tap your existing Lycamobile APN to edit it.
- Fill in each value from the table above precisely; leave fields not listed empty.
- Tap the three-dot menu and select Save. Tap the radio button next to the APN to activate it.
- The MMS settings apply once the phone is restarted.
⚠ Important: After tapping Save on Android, the APN is not yet active. You must tap the radio button (empty circle) next to the APN to activate it. The circle must be filled for the profile to be in use.
Lycamobile MMS on iPhone
iPhones receive MMS settings automatically via the Lycamobile carrier bundle. You generally do not need to enter them manually. If picture messages are not working on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Head to Settings › General › About; if a carrier update is available, it'll prompt there for installation.
- Go to Settings › Messages and confirm MMS Messaging is toggled ON.
- Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15–30 seconds, then off, to re-register on the Lycamobile network.
- A full iPhone restart, then a test picture message, confirms it worked.
- When MMS still fails, reset via Settings › General › Transfer or Reset iPhone › Reset › Reset Network Settings — saved Wi-Fi passwords will be cleared.
Note: On iPhones with iOS 16 or later, the APN field at Settings › Mobile Data › Mobile Data Network may be greyed out. This is normal — Lycamobile controls it via the carrier bundle. Contact Lycamobile to force a carrier profile update if needed.
Common Lycamobile MMS Problems
| Problem | Most Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picture messages stuck as "Sending" | Wrong MMS Proxy or Port | Verify MMS Proxy: 149.254.201.135 Port: 8080 |
| iPhone not receiving group texts | MMS Messaging toggle is off | Settings › Messages › enable MMS Messaging |
| Receiving blank/broken MMS | APN Type missing mms value | Edit APN and set Type to default,supl,mms |
| Can't send picture messages | Mobile data is off or MMSC is wrong | Enable mobile data; verify MMSC is exactly http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002 |
| MMS works on Wi-Fi but not mobile data | Data connection issue or APN not activated | Select the APN profile using the radio button; restart phone |
Troubleshooting Lycamobile MMS
- First, rule out a connection issue — MMS won't work over Wi-Fi alone; confirm mobile data is active.
- Confirm the MMSC field precisely: it should read http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002 with nothing extra.
- Verify MMS Proxy and Port match 149.254.201.135 and 8080 — wrong values here are the single most common cause of failure.
- Check APN Type includes mms, not only default and supl.
- The radio button is what applies the APN on Android — saving by itself isn't enough.
- Enable MMS within whichever messaging app's settings you're using.
- Once changes are made, restart the phone.
- If the issue persists, reset network settings and start again.
- Contact Lycamobile on 322 (free from Lycamobile) or 0203 441 5161 if you're still stuck.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lycamobile MMS
What is the Lycamobile MMSC address?
The Lycamobile MMSC address is http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002.MMS Proxy: 149.254.201.135, Port: 8080. Enter these values exactly in your APN settings to enable picture messaging.
Why are Lycamobile picture messages not working?
The most common causes are: mobile data is disabled, the MMSC is entered incorrectly, or the APN Type does not include
mms. Verify the values from the table above exactly. Also confirm the APN profile is selected (filled radio button on Android).What APN type should I use for Lycamobile MMS?
Use APN Type: default,supl,mms. This combines internet data, SUPL (GPS), and MMS in a single APN entry. All three values are required for full functionality.
Does Lycamobile MMS work on 5G?
Yes. MMS works on all Lycamobile network connections — 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G — using the same MMSC settings. The connection type does not affect MMS sending or receiving.
Why is MMS greyed out on my iPhone with Lycamobile?
On iPhones, the MMS APN is controlled by the carrier bundle — you cannot edit it manually. Go to Settings › General › About to check for a carrier settings update. If MMS is still not working, contact Lycamobile support: 322 (free from Lycamobile) or 0203 441 5161.
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