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My iMessage will send texts but not pictures

I have an iPhone4 can anyone tell me why its not working it worked at like 7-9 this morning and stopped around like 11 on August,24,2012


I've tried reseting my phone and signing out and into iMessage its just not working for me it keeps doing the sending failed I can send pics via text though.

iPhone 4, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Aug 24, 2012 10:09 PM

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Aug 24, 2012 10:47 PM in response to BigDave1313

You may have randomly connected to an access point while not being aware of it, causing the issue. Remember that it could be on the recipient's end too, try sending it to somebody else with iMessage that you know works fine. Remember that iMessage isn't a text, it's Apple's personal messaging software that just uses the internet. If you google there are several people that have issues like this now and then, sometimes I have failed pictures too. It doesn't automatically mean something is wrong with your phone. If you have a family member at home with you that has an iPhone try sending a picture to them so you can immediately diagnose any issues (because their phone is right there).

Aug 24, 2012 11:01 PM in response to BigDave1313

Mountain Lion wouldn't change anything on your phone. If your phone is jailbroken I don't expect you to discuss it on here, but there are several problems with some third-party jailbreak software. This is what I would do to easily find out if it's software-based.


1. Plug in to iTunes and let it perform a complete backup.

2. Restore your phone to factory defaults.

3. Set it up as a new phone so you can make phone calls, but do NOT sync or restore any of your apps/data

4. Unplug the phone from your computer. Make sure you set it up with your Apple ID if it isn't already.

5. Try to send a picture with iMessage.


Let me know if it works. Remember, all of your stuff is backed up and once you restore the backup your phone will be EXACTLY how it was, even stuff like your texts. So don't worry about losing anything. It just takes a bit of time.

Aug 24, 2012 11:02 PM in response to WwRGSwW1

WwRGSwW1 wrote:


I'm having the same issue. It works sometimes on AT&T. Never on wifi. Tried multiple DNs servers.


If you've been messing with network and DNS settings I would reset all of your network settings to the factory defaults. That can *definitely* cause an issue if not done properly. I have AT&T and never have issues unless it's a wifi problem.

Aug 25, 2012 12:16 AM in response to BigDave1313

When you sent the text (as iMessage) it says "delivered" underneath, right? Can you take a screenshot and post it? Of texts being sent, and a picture with an error. If you need to remove any phone numbers or names from the image you can do that too. To take a screenshot of the phone, go to the screen you want a picture of and click down the home and lock buttons once at the same time. The screenshot will be in your Photos app.

My iMessage will send texts but not pictures

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