Since iPad OS 26.2 update, I cannot attach photos to messages by clicking on “+”, choosing “photos” and selecting a photo. A couple of my apps were acting wonky, but they were fixed quickly thereafter … this issue persists. Yes, I closed & restarted everything.
Any tips?
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Original Title: iPad update OS 26.2
iPad, iPadOS 26
Be aware that the Messages App can use different protocols as determined by the messaging type...
iMessage (blue bubbles) supports attachment of images/pictures.
Cellular SMS messaging (green bubbles) uses your iPhone's Cellular connection - your iPad accessing these services via your iPhone using Apple's Continuity services. SMS, as a service, fundamentally does not support attachment of images/pictures. By contrast, MMS (if supported by your Cellular plan) when enabled in iPhone settings does support picture messaging. Be aware that MMS messages are often chargeable per message - and can add significantly to your Cellular phone bill.
To enable MMS on your iPhone (if required):
Settings > Apps > Messages > [Text Messaging] MMS - set to ON
Your iPad/iPhone will continue to communicate with a recipient using the last successful message exchange. Following release of iOS/iPadOS 26.x, some users have noted that existing message conversations have inexplicably switched from using iMessage (blue bubbles) to SMS (green bubbles). In such circumstances, starting a new conversation with a recipient from the Contact App should resume the conversation using iMessage - and with this, restore the ability to attach images to a message.
Be aware that the Messages App can use different protocols as determined by the messaging type...
iMessage (blue bubbles) supports attachment of images/pictures.
Cellular SMS messaging (green bubbles) uses your iPhone's Cellular connection - your iPad accessing these services via your iPhone using Apple's Continuity services. SMS, as a service, fundamentally does not support attachment of images/pictures. By contrast, MMS (if supported by your Cellular plan) when enabled in iPhone settings does support picture messaging. Be aware that MMS messages are often chargeable per message - and can add significantly to your Cellular phone bill.
To enable MMS on your iPhone (if required):
Settings > Apps > Messages > [Text Messaging] MMS - set to ON
Your iPad/iPhone will continue to communicate with a recipient using the last successful message exchange. Following release of iOS/iPadOS 26.x, some users have noted that existing message conversations have inexplicably switched from using iMessage (blue bubbles) to SMS (green bubbles). In such circumstances, starting a new conversation with a recipient from the Contact App should resume the conversation using iMessage - and with this, restore the ability to attach images to a message.
How to attach photos in Messages after iPadOS 26.2 update?
