How to allow pictures to receive in text messages

My daughter is on the family sharing and she is not able to view picture messages or videos in her text messages, how can I change that?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 6:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 6:43 PM

Duke7751 Said:

"How to allow pictures to receive in text messages: My daughter is on the family sharing and she is not able to view picture messages or videos in her text messages, how can I change that?"

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Allowing Access to your Photos:


ScreenTime Being the Culprit:

Is ScreenTime set up on this device? If so, make a change in its settings...

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Content & Privacy Restrictions
  4. Enter: your passcode (if asked)
  5. Tap: Privacy
  6. Tap: Photos
  7. Permit the access to Photos:
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 6, 2023 6:43 PM in response to Duke7751

Duke7751 Said:

"How to allow pictures to receive in text messages: My daughter is on the family sharing and she is not able to view picture messages or videos in her text messages, how can I change that?"

-------


Allowing Access to your Photos:


ScreenTime Being the Culprit:

Is ScreenTime set up on this device? If so, make a change in its settings...

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Content & Privacy Restrictions
  4. Enter: your passcode (if asked)
  5. Tap: Privacy
  6. Tap: Photos
  7. Permit the access to Photos:

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