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4 points

Downloading pictures and videos

When friends send a video or picture via text it takes forever to download

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 6:45 AM

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35,891 points

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 11:55 PM

Re: "When friends send a video or picture via text it takes forever to download"

Wondering if your iPhone has enough memory / storage free for the new attachments:

Eg: An iPhone needs at least 8Gb free in which to operate smoothly.

If needed: See: "Manage space on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch” in the article below:

If storage space is not the problem:

Try updating your iOS to the latest version:

if already updated: try re-starting your iPhone: (deletes temporary files, and often restores order)

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