Since it is unlocked you'll have to go into the settings menu after you find Vodafones settings to allow you to do the mms and animated photos/videos. I unlocked my iPhone 5 from att to take it to straight talk, and had to get the gsm settings and other needed numbers to put into the phone to allow me to use the messaging and internet. You may need to contact customer service to get those settings. Use your home phone or another phone to do it, as they might be able to do it for you remotely.