Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR

iOS 18
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Set up your Apple iPhone XR iOS 18 for picture messaging

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A picture message is a message which can contain pictures and other media files and can be sent to other mobile phones. You can send and receive picture messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM. If this isn't the case, you can set up your phone for picture messaging manually.

Step 1 of 5

1. Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

1. Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 5

1. Turn picture messaging on or off

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 5

1. Turn picture messaging on or off

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

Step 5 of 5

2. 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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