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Can’t send pictures

My phone is not letting me view pictures that are sent in iMessage and I cannot send pictures to anyone. Please help!

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 20, 2023 8:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2023 10:44 PM

You may not have enabled iMessage.



To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS/MMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS/MMS services.




You need MMS enabled by your Carrier for the SIM that you use and then enable it in your Settings. See the Pic below


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Question marked as Best reply

Feb 20, 2023 10:44 PM in response to Hca743

You may not have enabled iMessage.



To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS/MMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS/MMS services.




You need MMS enabled by your Carrier for the SIM that you use and then enable it in your Settings. See the Pic below


Can’t send pictures

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