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Sending Pics to non-iPhone users

Is there a way to send SMS Text pictures to an Andriod phone?

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 19, 2019 1:10 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2019 1:23 PM

SMS is a text only message protocol it cannot support images at all.


If you need to send a picture to an android user, you use MMS messages. If you attach an image to an SMS message meant for an android user, it should automatically turn into an MMS message. Do note MMS messages require Wifi or Data.


See here: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Aug 19, 2019 1:23 PM in response to Nomad1955

SMS is a text only message protocol it cannot support images at all.


If you need to send a picture to an android user, you use MMS messages. If you attach an image to an SMS message meant for an android user, it should automatically turn into an MMS message. Do note MMS messages require Wifi or Data.


See here: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Sending Pics to non-iPhone users

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