How to Fix iPhone Not Sending or Receiving Pictures

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Basic Fixes

The first order of business is to establish whether you can’t send pictures in Messages or iMessage or both. Simply put, is it a blue bubble (iMessage) or green bubble (SMS) problem? As the troubleshooting methods might vary.

However, there are also some common fixes you can try.

Note: If this doesn’t work, tryforce sending it as a test message(MMS), i.e., tap the exclamation mark icon and select ‘Send as Text Message’.

Fix 1: If You Can’t Send Pictures via Text Message

If you can’t send pictures on iPhone through text even after the general fixes shared above, ask some potent questions.

Go toSettings>Messages> turn on the toggle forMMS Messaging.

Note: If you can’t see an option to enable/disable MMS Messaging on the iPhone, your carrier probably does not support the feature. Contact the carrier for more information.

Fix 2. Disable and Enable iMessage

If you’renot able to share any iMessage, maybe the iMessage isnot properly activatedor enabled. To check the settings, go toSettings>Messages> toggle offiMessage> restart device (optional) > toggle iMessage on > follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

Fix 3. Sign Out of Apple ID and Back In

This will simply reset any connection error that might stop the iPhone from sending or receiving photos. However, this will not reset or affect any changes in settings you’ve made or data stored on your iPhone.

To do so, go toSettings>Apple ID>Sign Out> enter yourpassword>Turn Off.

Fix 4. Reset Network Settings

If you could send MMS or iMessage before, and it has suddenly stopped, there may be an issue with cellular settings on your iPhone. To fix the disturbance,reset the network settings.

However, this will also reset Wi-Fi networks and passwords, VPN and APN settings, so view and save your Wi-Fi passwords and more to reconnect later.

Go toSettings>General> ‘Transfer or Reset iPhone’>Reset→Reset Network Settings→ enter password.

If none of the above methods works, this will be your last resort. Contact Apple Support and share your issue with them.

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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