Apple iPhone 8

iOS 12.0

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I can't send and receive picture messages on my Apple iPhone 8 iOS 12.0

Cause 3 of 5: 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.

Step 1 of 4

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Messages.

Step 3 of 4

Turn picture messaging on or off

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

Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Messages.

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

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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