I cannot send or receive photos through text

I cannot send or receive photos through text. How can I fix the problem?

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 10:46 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 10:54 AM

Sending or receiving photos through text to non-Apple devices requires MMS Messaging, which is controlled by your cellular carrier. MMS requires both the following:

Settings > Messages > MMS Messaging = “on”
Permission from your cellular carrier to use MMS under your plan. This may cost extra.

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Mar 21, 2023 10:54 AM in response to snoopdoggydog1

Sending or receiving photos through text to non-Apple devices requires MMS Messaging, which is controlled by your cellular carrier. MMS requires both the following:

Settings > Messages > MMS Messaging = “on”
Permission from your cellular carrier to use MMS under your plan. This may cost extra.

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