Write and send picture message on your Apple iPhone Xs iOS 14.0

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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. If you can't send and receive picture messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your phone for picture messaging.

Step 1 of 12

1. Create new picture message

Press the message icon.

Step 2 of 12

1. Create new picture message

Press the new message icon.

Step 3 of 12

2. Select recipient

Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

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2. Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Step 5 of 12

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.

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4. Insert picture

Press the apps icon.

Step 7 of 12

4. Insert picture

Press the picture icon.

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4. Insert picture

Press All Photos and go to the required folder.

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4. Insert picture

Press the required picture.

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4. Insert picture

Press Add.

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5. Send picture message

Press the send icon.

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6. Return to the home screen

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

1. Create new picture message

Press the message icon.
Press the new message icon.

2. Select recipient

Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Press the required contact.

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.

4. Insert picture

Press the apps icon.
Press the picture icon.
Press All Photos and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press Add.

5. Send picture message

Press the send icon.

6. 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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