To enable iMessage to send pictures, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Messages” to access the Messages settings.
3. Look for the “MMS Messaging” option and make sure the toggle next to it is in the ON position. This setting allows you to send multimedia messages, including pictures, videos, and audio files, to both Apple device users (iMessages) and Android device users (SMS/MMS messages).
Enabling MMS Messaging ensures that your iPhone can send photos to recipients using different types of devices. This means that whether you’re sending a picture to a friend with an iPhone or an Android user, they will receive it properly.
By turning on MMS Messaging, you unlock the ability to send and receive not only text messages but also multimedia content, like photos and videos, through the Messages app. This is useful when you want to share visual content with your contacts.
I personally had a situation where I wanted to share a photo with a friend who had an Android phone. Initially, I tried to send the photo through iMessage, but it didn’t go through. After some troubleshooting, I realized that MMS Messaging was disabled on my iPhone. Once I enabled it, I was able to send the photo successfully, and my friend received it without any issues.
So, by enabling MMS Messaging, you ensure that your iPhone is capable of sending pictures to both iPhone users via iMessage and Android users via SMS/MMS messages. This setting expands the compatibility of your device, allowing you to communicate seamlessly with friends and family using different types of smartphones.
Remember that using iMessage to send pictures is free when you’re connected to Wi-Fi or using cellular data, but MMS messages may incur additional charges depending on your mobile carrier and data plan.