Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Auto download attachments?

Is there a preference to have e-mail photo/video attachments download automatically?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Jun 8, 2011 8:41 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Jun 8, 2011 8:51 AM

There is no such option/setting on an iPhone. Whether you can view the attachment has more to do with your connection, WiFi or cellular, and the size of the attachment or the overall size of all attachments if more than one attachment, than anything else. There will be a paperclip indicating the message includes an attachment regardless if downloaded with the message or not. When connected to the cellular network, if an attachment is below a designated size the attachment will be downloaded automatically. If over a certain size, you must select the attached file icon in the body of the message to download the attachment. The size limit varies by carrier/provider.

4 replies
Question marked as Best reply

Jun 8, 2011 8:51 AM in response to Daisy Newcomb

There is no such option/setting on an iPhone. Whether you can view the attachment has more to do with your connection, WiFi or cellular, and the size of the attachment or the overall size of all attachments if more than one attachment, than anything else. There will be a paperclip indicating the message includes an attachment regardless if downloaded with the message or not. When connected to the cellular network, if an attachment is below a designated size the attachment will be downloaded automatically. If over a certain size, you must select the attached file icon in the body of the message to download the attachment. The size limit varies by carrier/provider.

Auto download attachments?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.