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How can I fix my phone so it allows pictures to come thru via text message? Is it lacking an update?
iPhone XS, iOS 16
Pictures via text require MMS. MMS requires both the following:
Pictures via text require MMS. MMS requires both the following:
..Irishhero..
Also if your iPhone hasn't been set to use Cellular Data
could be reason for those images to fail. Unless sender
is another iPhone. Even so, the cellular carrier might be
blocking use of Data if not specifically set up to use it.
Some areas have gaps in service; and for those SMS
& MMS, may lack iPhone 'blue' indicators of iMessage.
Or recent changes in regional cell service, may require
an additional payment, or higher fees to facilitate this.
[In my area, the main cellular service no longer covers
its former region ~ unless premium levels are prepaid.]
In any event, if you're not on a Wi-Fi based internet, an
answer may be to try and use Cellular Data; if available.
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