Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

iOS 18

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I can't send and receive picture messages on my Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS 18

Cause 1 of 4: The phone has not been correctly set up for MMS

To send and receive picture messages, your phone needs to be correctly set up for picture messaging.

Solution: Set up your phone for picture messaging.

Step 1 of 5

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 5

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 5

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press the indicator next to "MMS Messaging" to turn on the function.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Settings.

Press Apps.

Press Messages.

Press the indicator next to "MMS Messaging" to turn on the function.

2 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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