Why can I send text messages but not photos with my iPhone?
Why can I send messages but not photos using sms texting?
iPhone XR
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Sending a photo would require MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). These days, SMS (Short Message Service) suppliers usually include MMS, but I suppose they don't have to go together. Also, when network connectivity is poor, MMS may fail while SMS works marginally.